Congratulations to 24 DES Artists who will become published artists! Each student had a piece of art submitted to the Celebrate Art Contest and were selected to be published in the 2024 Celebrate Art Spring Anthology. Their artwork will now move to the next phase of the competition and compete against other artists across the Southeast.
Congratulations to the April Employee of the Month, Mrs. Lakieta Hodges!
Her colleagues said, "Mrs. Hodges always has a smile on her face! She works diligently and patiently with her students to help them become independent and improve their skills. She gives her best daily and expects the best from her students, and they rise to the challenge. She is always upbeat and encouraging to all around her."
Special thanks to our CPIE businesses for their wonderful donations for Mrs. Hodges:
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Dewar Art Spotlight: Check out this incredible work of art created by 5th-grade artist Georgia Burling. This black and white masterpiece has truly captured the essence of our school and has left us in awe! With a keen eye for detail and a creative flair beyond her years, Georgia's talent has brought Dewar Elementary to life on paper with finesse and skill. Through intricate shading and precise lines, her artwork not only showcases the architectural beauty of our school but also embodies a sense of pride and admiration for our community. Join us in celebrating this talented artist whose work truly inspires us all! 🌟🏫
Attention Parents!
All parents will receive an invitation to join Rooms for the One Lowndes App today after school hours. Check your email for the invitation. The invitation email will come from accounts@thrillshare.com.
Check out the "Dewar GMAS Chalk the Walk," designed and created by our very own Mr. Carlin Morrison! Shoutouts to Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Montes for helping make this a reality!!
This Friday, May 3 is the last day to purchase the book, "Boo," by local author Jeanna Ganas. The book is $10 and can be purchased online at the Dewar School Store under Library/Media Center. Thank you for supporting our local authors!
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Let’s gloooooow!🔵🟣 Fourth graders prepped for the math GMAS with an illuminating💡 gamified review and are ready to shine bright on test day! 🌟🌟
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On National School Principals Day, we want to honor the remarkable leadership of Mrs. Melanie Johnson, the much loved principal of Dewar Elementary School. Mrs. Johnson exemplifies unwavering dedication to our school community, fostering an environment where students and staff alike can thrive. Through her compassionate guidance and tireless efforts, she ensures that Dewar Elementary is a place of learning, growth, and inclusivity. Her commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of our school, from academic achievement to the nurturing of individual talents. As students and staff, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Johnson for her visionary leadership and unwavering support. Today, and every day, we celebrate her profound impact on our school and the lives of all who walk through its doors. We love you Mrs. Johnson!
April is Month of the Military Child and we do not want to leave out our DES staff!"
April is the month of the Military Child!
April is the month of the Military Child!
After feeling TWISTED from testing and SALTY from the stress, teachers and staff got a much KNEADed break as they celebrated National Pretzel Day on Friday, April 26. Students even got to 🐾 Paws and Play 🐾 with Pretzel 🐶, a future therapy dog and frequent visitor at the school. Such fun days and treats would KNOT be possible without the support of our amazing community partners all year long. 🥨
Over the last two weeks, Ms. Collins' class has been busy working on research projects. During week one, we researched the most popular spring animals on Pebblego, wrote opinion papers, and students recorded their writings on Flip! They also drew a picture of their favorite spring animal. Students then listened to each others recordings and displayed their pictures for the class.
The class had so much fun with our research project the 1st week that we decided to extend the lesson for a second week. Students chose their favorite animal to research, wrote an opinion paper, drew a picture, and created a Google slide to present new learning to the class! 🍎
Earlier in the school year, during Halloween, Mrs. Parramore’s 2nd grade class read Pumpkin Jack and carved a pumpkin with their 5th grade book buddies from Mrs. Daniels’ class. Just like in the story, when the pumpkin started to rot, it was thrown outside to decay, with the hope of growing their own pumpkin plant. Well, guess what? Spring has come and just like the story, Pumpkin Jack is back! Wish them luck as they begin to care for their pumpkin plant. We are hoping to have a new Pumpkin Jack by October.
Mrs. Menard’s and Mrs. Boykin’s class had a wonderful fun Friday! They ended the week with the arrival of their self designed end of the year shirts. They also celebrated becoming published authors and enjoyed National Pretzel Day! Mrs. Menard showed her students how to play Go Fish and Memory match with a class custom made set of cards. Lots of fun in store as they begin to wrap up their year in kindergarten. This will Mrs. Menard’s final year at Dewar as she and her family gear up for military move #8.
April is the month of the Military Child!
April is the month of the Military Child!
Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse on Wednesday, May 1!
After researching our favorite animals on Epic and writing opinion papers, students in Mrs. Ahuna's class recorded their writings on Flip! They also had a chance to draw and watercolor a picture of their favorite animal. Students then listened to each others recordings and presented their pictures.
We are celebrating Operation Wildflower: Rooted, Resilient, and Ready to Fly this month for Month of the Military Child. This morning, Dewar’s Deployment Breakfast Club met with volunteers from Moody to provide support and community for our kids with parents who are, or will, be deployed this semester or are preparing for summer moves to new stations. We want to recognize our military kids’ sacrifice and bravery. Don’t forget to thank a military kid today!
