🎲 GAME ON, LCS! 🎮
High School Homecoming may still be three weeks away, but the celebration is county-wide, and it’s never too early to start planning those outfits!
Dewar students are invited to join the fun September 14–18 with a full week of game-themed dress-up days. Check out each day now and start getting those looks ready!
🎩 Monday: Monopoly Monday
Dress like a millionaire!
🔴 Tuesday: Twister Tuesday
Wear blue, green, red, and blue!
🏅 Wednesday: Wii Sports Wednesday
Dress like an athlete!
👯 Thursday: 2-Player Thursday
Twin day - Try for game duos like Mario and Luigi!
🏈 Friday: Sorry, Not Sorry Long County!
Wear your best Lowndes gear!
Let the Homecoming countdown begin! 🎉
High School Homecoming may still be three weeks away, but the celebration is county-wide, and it’s never too early to start planning those outfits!
Dewar students are invited to join the fun September 14–18 with a full week of game-themed dress-up days. Check out each day now and start getting those looks ready!
🎩 Monday: Monopoly Monday
Dress like a millionaire!
🔴 Tuesday: Twister Tuesday
Wear blue, green, red, and blue!
🏅 Wednesday: Wii Sports Wednesday
Dress like an athlete!
👯 Thursday: 2-Player Thursday
Twin day - Try for game duos like Mario and Luigi!
🏈 Friday: Sorry, Not Sorry Long County!
Wear your best Lowndes gear!
Let the Homecoming countdown begin! 🎉
💕 Girls on the Run! 👟✨
Calling all 3rd–5th grade girls! Come join Girls on the Run and make new friends, build confidence, stay active, and have FUN! 💗
This club is about more than running—we’ll learn about teamwork, kindness, courage, and believing in ourselves while creating memories together! 🌟
🎀 Registration is OPEN!
📅 Registration closes September 6!
No running experience needed—just bring your smile and your positive attitude! 👟💪🏽
Please see Ms. Milton or Ms. Swopes if you have any questions.
Click here to register for the Fall 2026 Season:
https://tinyurl.com/GOTRregistration2627
Click here to sign up for the Valdosta 5K:
https://tinyurl.com/GOTRvaldosta5k
Calling all 3rd–5th grade girls! Come join Girls on the Run and make new friends, build confidence, stay active, and have FUN! 💗
This club is about more than running—we’ll learn about teamwork, kindness, courage, and believing in ourselves while creating memories together! 🌟
🎀 Registration is OPEN!
📅 Registration closes September 6!
No running experience needed—just bring your smile and your positive attitude! 👟💪🏽
Please see Ms. Milton or Ms. Swopes if you have any questions.
Click here to register for the Fall 2026 Season:
https://tinyurl.com/GOTRregistration2627
Click here to sign up for the Valdosta 5K:
https://tinyurl.com/GOTRvaldosta5k
📅 SEPTEMBER AT DEWAR 📅
A new month means plenty to add to the calendar, and September is filling up fast! It’s never too early to start planning ahead. Here’s what’s coming up:
📸 9/3 — Picture Day
🎁 9/4 — Charleston Wrap Fundraiser Ends
🌟 9/4 — Spirit Store
🍎 9/7 — No School • Labor Day
🍎 9/8 — No School • Teacher Work Day
👕 9/13 — Last Day for 5th Grade Shirt Orders
🍕 9/14 — 4th Grade Domino’s Fundraiser Begins
🎉 9/14–9/18 — Homecoming Dress-Up Week
🌟 9/18 — Spirit Store
🍧 9/24 — Kona Ice
📸 9/30 — Picture Retakes
Stay tuned for more details about each event, plus any new dates added along the way.
A new month means plenty to add to the calendar, and September is filling up fast! It’s never too early to start planning ahead. Here’s what’s coming up:
📸 9/3 — Picture Day
🎁 9/4 — Charleston Wrap Fundraiser Ends
🌟 9/4 — Spirit Store
🍎 9/7 — No School • Labor Day
🍎 9/8 — No School • Teacher Work Day
👕 9/13 — Last Day for 5th Grade Shirt Orders
🍕 9/14 — 4th Grade Domino’s Fundraiser Begins
🎉 9/14–9/18 — Homecoming Dress-Up Week
🌟 9/18 — Spirit Store
🍧 9/24 — Kona Ice
📸 9/30 — Picture Retakes
Stay tuned for more details about each event, plus any new dates added along the way.
🍎 WHAT’S COOKIN’, DEWAR? 🍎
📅 August 24–28, 2026
Packing a lunchbox or heading through the cafeteria line? Here’s what’s cookin’ this week!
Remember, breakfast AND lunch are 100% FREE for all Lowndes County Schools students!
🥞 BREAKFAST
MON: Breakfast Bun
TUE: Breakfast Pizza OR Smoothie + Muffin
WED: Egg Patty Croissant
THU: Waffle + Sausage Links
FRI: Sausage Patty Croissant
Not feeling the hot breakfast? Cereal and Pop-Tarts are available daily!
🍔 LUNCH
MON: BBQ Sandwich OR Corn Dog
TUE: Hamburger OR Chicken Alfredo
WED: Cheeseburger OR Hot Dog
THU: Nachos OR Chicken Tenders
FRI: Pepperoni Pizza OR Popcorn Chicken
Not feeling the hot lunch choices? A PB&J Sack Lunch is available daily!
🥛 Milk choices, fresh fruit, and fruit juice are also available daily.
Menu subject to change.
📅 August 24–28, 2026
Packing a lunchbox or heading through the cafeteria line? Here’s what’s cookin’ this week!
Remember, breakfast AND lunch are 100% FREE for all Lowndes County Schools students!
🥞 BREAKFAST
MON: Breakfast Bun
TUE: Breakfast Pizza OR Smoothie + Muffin
WED: Egg Patty Croissant
THU: Waffle + Sausage Links
FRI: Sausage Patty Croissant
Not feeling the hot breakfast? Cereal and Pop-Tarts are available daily!
🍔 LUNCH
MON: BBQ Sandwich OR Corn Dog
TUE: Hamburger OR Chicken Alfredo
WED: Cheeseburger OR Hot Dog
THU: Nachos OR Chicken Tenders
FRI: Pepperoni Pizza OR Popcorn Chicken
Not feeling the hot lunch choices? A PB&J Sack Lunch is available daily!
🥛 Milk choices, fresh fruit, and fruit juice are also available daily.
Menu subject to change.
Mrs. White’s and Miss Griffin’s Science classes BLASTED OFF into our Space unit earlier this week with a Vocabulary Scavenger Hunt!
Students got out of the classroom and teamed up with a partner from the other class to search for scientific definitions of our new Space vocabulary terms. The goal of this activity was to give students a fun, interactive first look at the important vocabulary they will use throughout the unit. By working together to find, discuss, and match each definition, students began building the background knowledge they’ll need as we explore all things SPACE!
We loved seeing our scientists collaborating, moving, and learning together as we launched into our newest unit!
Students got out of the classroom and teamed up with a partner from the other class to search for scientific definitions of our new Space vocabulary terms. The goal of this activity was to give students a fun, interactive first look at the important vocabulary they will use throughout the unit. By working together to find, discuss, and match each definition, students began building the background knowledge they’ll need as we explore all things SPACE!
We loved seeing our scientists collaborating, moving, and learning together as we launched into our newest unit!
Our FIRST Kona Ice Visit will be next Thursday, 8/27! Kona visits our school each month for a sweet treat. You can pay by the month, or go ahead and pay for the year if you would like. Kona Ice donates a portion of their sales back to Dewar so that we can throw the best PBIS parties for our student's positive behaviors each 9 weeks!
This event is PREPAY only. No cash will be accepted at the school prior to the event, or at the truck on the day of the visit. The link below will be open through Thursday morning at 6:00am so don't miss out!
A special thank you to Northwind Luxury Apartment Homes for generously donating Dunkin’ Donuts to Dewar Elementary School!
We are so grateful for your kindness and support of our school, teachers, and staff. Our Dewar family truly appreciates wonderful community partners like you who help make our days a little sweeter!
Thank you, Northwind Luxury Apartment Homes, for supporting our Vikings!
We are so grateful for your kindness and support of our school, teachers, and staff. Our Dewar family truly appreciates wonderful community partners like you who help make our days a little sweeter!
Thank you, Northwind Luxury Apartment Homes, for supporting our Vikings!
Did you know August 20th is National Lemonade Day? Mrs. Coffey's class celebrated by learning how to make lemonade & of course enjoyed an ice cold cup of deliciousness! 🍋
Congratulations, Mrs. Ply!
A huge thank you to Salt & Light for providing our staff with a beautiful back-to-school gift bag! We spun Dewar’s raffle wheel for this generous donation, and we are excited to congratulate our winner, 3rd grade teacher, Madison Ply!
We are incredibly grateful to Salt & Light for their continued support of Dewar Elementary School, our teachers, and our students. Your generosity and partnership mean so much to our Dewar family.
Thank you, Salt & Light, for continuing to invest in and support our school community!
A huge thank you to Salt & Light for providing our staff with a beautiful back-to-school gift bag! We spun Dewar’s raffle wheel for this generous donation, and we are excited to congratulate our winner, 3rd grade teacher, Madison Ply!
We are incredibly grateful to Salt & Light for their continued support of Dewar Elementary School, our teachers, and our students. Your generosity and partnership mean so much to our Dewar family.
Thank you, Salt & Light, for continuing to invest in and support our school community!
REMINDER! Register today for our Charleston Wrap fundraiser at www.registercw.com! After registering, you can send email and text invitations to friends and family. Your shares will help us reach our fundraising goal. Would you help kick off our fundraiser by registering today and sharing with 10 friends and family?
🚗 Permanent Car Tags Went Home Today!
Dewar families, be sure to check your oldest student’s Monday Folder for your family’s new permanent car tag!
🩷 Pink temporary placards expire Thursday.
🚨 Beginning Friday, August 21, students can only be picked up through the car rider line using the new permanent car tag.
Please keep your permanent tag all year long and have it ready each day for pickup.
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and running smoothly! ♥️🖤🤍
Dewar families, be sure to check your oldest student’s Monday Folder for your family’s new permanent car tag!
🩷 Pink temporary placards expire Thursday.
🚨 Beginning Friday, August 21, students can only be picked up through the car rider line using the new permanent car tag.
Please keep your permanent tag all year long and have it ready each day for pickup.
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and running smoothly! ♥️🖤🤍
Our Charleston Wrap fundraiser kicks off today!
With over 2,500 gift ideas – including holiday, birthday, hostess, and corporate gift ideas – there’s something for everyone. Register online today at www.registercw.com and help spread the word! Share our fundraiser through email, text, and social media with at least 10 friends and family. Remember: sharing is caring!
#charlestonwrap #fundraiser #charlestonwrapfundraiser
With over 2,500 gift ideas – including holiday, birthday, hostess, and corporate gift ideas – there’s something for everyone. Register online today at www.registercw.com and help spread the word! Share our fundraiser through email, text, and social media with at least 10 friends and family. Remember: sharing is caring!
#charlestonwrap #fundraiser #charlestonwrapfundraiser
Ms. Swopes’ second graders have been working HARD since day 1 learning our classroom and school routines and procedures—and today, they were put to the test!
We turned our review into a fun team game, and they even earned a few BONUS questions based on what they learned this week!
ALL of our teams did an AMAZING job, but there could only be ONE winner…TEAM 2!
A HUGE round of applause for ALL of my second graders! They worked together, showed what they learned, and had SO much fun doing it!
We turned our review into a fun team game, and they even earned a few BONUS questions based on what they learned this week!
ALL of our teams did an AMAZING job, but there could only be ONE winner…TEAM 2!
A HUGE round of applause for ALL of my second graders! They worked together, showed what they learned, and had SO much fun doing it!
This is the final call for our 2026-2027 PBIS School Shirt!
Please visit the link below to order your Star, Stripes, and Vikings shirt!
Choose between a red, white, or blue shirt to suit your wardrobe! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to support our Vikings!
Please use the link below to purchase your shirts by midnight on Sunday, August 16th.
Image attached below!
https://tinyurl.com/DESshirt2026
Please visit the link below to order your Star, Stripes, and Vikings shirt!
Choose between a red, white, or blue shirt to suit your wardrobe! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to support our Vikings!
Please use the link below to purchase your shirts by midnight on Sunday, August 16th.
Image attached below!
https://tinyurl.com/DESshirt2026
👕 SHOW YOUR DEWAR SPIRIT! ❤️🤍
Help us support our awesome 5th graders while showing off your Viking pride! 🛡️
Dewar t-shirts are available to order now through the link below. Proceeds from shirt sales will help support our 5th grade students and activities throughout the year.
🛍️ Order Deadline: September 13 at midnight
🔗 Order here: https://inkandcottongoods.com/.../des-5th-grade-t-shirt.../
Grab yours before the deadline and show your Dewar spirit!
Help us support our awesome 5th graders while showing off your Viking pride! 🛡️
Dewar t-shirts are available to order now through the link below. Proceeds from shirt sales will help support our 5th grade students and activities throughout the year.
🛍️ Order Deadline: September 13 at midnight
🔗 Order here: https://inkandcottongoods.com/.../des-5th-grade-t-shirt.../
Grab yours before the deadline and show your Dewar spirit!
🎉 CALLING ALL LOCAL BUSINESSES & CAREER PROFESSIONALS! 🎉
Dewar Elementary School is excited to host Career Day on October 15th! 🎓💼
We are looking for local business owners, professionals, community partners, and career experts who would be willing to come share their careers, experiences, and knowledge with our students. Our students are excited to learn about the MANY different career paths and opportunities available to them! 🌟
👩🚒 👨⚕️ 👩🏫 👨🔧 👩💻 👨🚀 👩🍳 👨💼 … We want to hear from YOU!
If you are interested in participating in Career Day, please complete our interest form below:
👉 Career Day Interest Form:
Complete the Career Day Interest Form
📅 Career Day: October 15, 2026
Help us inspire the next generation by showing our students that there are so many possibilities for their future! ❤️💙🤍
Know someone who would be a great Career Day presenter? Tag them below or share this post! 🇺🇸✨
Dewar Elementary School is excited to host Career Day on October 15th! 🎓💼
We are looking for local business owners, professionals, community partners, and career experts who would be willing to come share their careers, experiences, and knowledge with our students. Our students are excited to learn about the MANY different career paths and opportunities available to them! 🌟
👩🚒 👨⚕️ 👩🏫 👨🔧 👩💻 👨🚀 👩🍳 👨💼 … We want to hear from YOU!
If you are interested in participating in Career Day, please complete our interest form below:
👉 Career Day Interest Form:
Complete the Career Day Interest Form
📅 Career Day: October 15, 2026
Help us inspire the next generation by showing our students that there are so many possibilities for their future! ❤️💙🤍
Know someone who would be a great Career Day presenter? Tag them below or share this post! 🇺🇸✨
🛒 Working on your grocery list for next week? We’ve got Tuesday night covered! 🤠
Skip the cooking and join us at Texas Roadhouse on Tuesday, August 18 from 3–8 PM! Present this flyer and 10% of your food purchase will be donated back to Dewar Elementary!
🥩 Dine in or grab it to go. Either way, dinner is handled AND you’re supporting our Vikings!
Skip the cooking and join us at Texas Roadhouse on Tuesday, August 18 from 3–8 PM! Present this flyer and 10% of your food purchase will be donated back to Dewar Elementary!
🥩 Dine in or grab it to go. Either way, dinner is handled AND you’re supporting our Vikings!
Our Charleston Wrap fundraiser is coming soon! Be on the lookout for all the details coming your way so you can help us reach our goal. We need your support, and you’ll love what’s coming! 👀
🌈 Color Weeks are almost here! 🎉
The first day of school may be underway, but it’s never too early to start planning for our first full weeks of fun!
While these Color Weeks are designed to help our kindergarten students learn their colors, everyone at Dewar is invited to join in the fun! Wear the color of the day and help fill our halls with school spirit.
Check out the schedule below, and we’ll see a rainbow of Vikings starting Monday, August 10! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷🤎🖤🤍
The first day of school may be underway, but it’s never too early to start planning for our first full weeks of fun!
While these Color Weeks are designed to help our kindergarten students learn their colors, everyone at Dewar is invited to join in the fun! Wear the color of the day and help fill our halls with school spirit.
Check out the schedule below, and we’ll see a rainbow of Vikings starting Monday, August 10! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷🤎🖤🤍
✨ Big things are happening at Dewar as we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year! 🍎📚
Please help us welcome one of the newest members of our team, Mrs. Sherene Van Dyke, our new 3rd grade Special Education teacher! ❤️💙
Although this is Mrs. Van Dyke's first year as a member of our faculty, she's already a familiar face at Dewar after serving as a long-term substitute in 5th grade last school year. She brings more than a decade of educational experience, including teaching gifted students, serving as a reading specialist, and most recently teaching Special Education. She even took a year away from the classroom to fulfill a lifelong dream of writing a book!
As the wife of an Air Force servicemember, Mrs. Van Dyke and her family have lived in eight states and three countries. Their family motto, "Explore your backyard, wherever that backyard may be," reflects their love of adventure. She enjoys hiking, kayaking, biking, reading, writing, and playing board games with her children and grandchildren.
Mrs. Van Dyke is excited to officially join the Dewar family and looks forward to supporting and encouraging her students as they grow throughout the school year.
Welcome to the Dewar family, Mrs. Van Dyke! We are excited to have you on our team! ❤️💙
Please help us welcome one of the newest members of our team, Mrs. Sherene Van Dyke, our new 3rd grade Special Education teacher! ❤️💙
Although this is Mrs. Van Dyke's first year as a member of our faculty, she's already a familiar face at Dewar after serving as a long-term substitute in 5th grade last school year. She brings more than a decade of educational experience, including teaching gifted students, serving as a reading specialist, and most recently teaching Special Education. She even took a year away from the classroom to fulfill a lifelong dream of writing a book!
As the wife of an Air Force servicemember, Mrs. Van Dyke and her family have lived in eight states and three countries. Their family motto, "Explore your backyard, wherever that backyard may be," reflects their love of adventure. She enjoys hiking, kayaking, biking, reading, writing, and playing board games with her children and grandchildren.
Mrs. Van Dyke is excited to officially join the Dewar family and looks forward to supporting and encouraging her students as they grow throughout the school year.
Welcome to the Dewar family, Mrs. Van Dyke! We are excited to have you on our team! ❤️💙
