Dobson Elementary

#SCSUpdates | Due to concerns over secondary roads and anticipated icy conditions across the county, Surry County Schools will transition to a Remote Learning Day tomorrow, Monday, January 13, for students and staff. Elementary students should complete work in their remote learning packets, and middle and high school students should access their assignments on Canvas. All evening activities are canceled. Thank you, and please stay safe!

Weekly Message from Mrs. Hazelwood: 1/13/25 Good evening Tiger families! This is Mrs. Hazelwood calling with Tiger News! Our yearbook sale has started! Yearbooks are $27 until February 7th. The price then increases to $31. The last day to order a yearbook is March 7th. Students have brought home their yearbook order envelope. Tuesday is the District Science Fair. We wish Laila Ayers and Sebastian Huerta good luck as they represent Dobson Elementary School. Report cards go home on Wednesday. This is a great time to sit down with your child and set goals for the third quarter. Our Honor roll and BUG Club celebration will be on Thursday afternoon. We are proud of our tigers for showing growth and meeting their goals. Our student council sponsored blood drive will be on Tuesday, January 21st from 1-5:30 in our gym. Come and give the gift of life! Our 2025-2026 Kindergarten Registration is now open! If you have a child that is 5 or will be 5 by August 31st, they are eligible for kindergarten registration. Please visit our school website and Facebook page to register today! Your child came home with a remote learning packet last week. Please put this somewhere safe as it will be used in the event of a remote learning day in the future. Finally, there is no school on Monday, January 20th due to Martin Luther King Holiday. Have a wonderful week! Good night!

#SCSUpdates | As of today, there are 83 students in our district that are experiencing homelessness. This is a 98% increase from last year at this point in the school year. With that being said, school social workers and staff members are doing a great job with identifying students who might qualify under the McKinney-Vento Act. With the weather changes, students who are experiencing homelessness can be affected and how they might present themselves. Some signs that you might see could include the following: complaining about being cold frequently, missing gloves or hats, not having proper winter footwear, wearing the same clothes repeatedly, even when visibly dirty, or wearing clothes that are too small or too big for their size. If you suspect a student is experiencing homelessness due to cold weather, please use the QR code to contact Paris Green, HMS POC. Our local Shelters are located at the following locations: Shephard's House 227 Rockford St, Mt Airy, NC 27030 (336) 786-1420 https://shepherdshousema.org/ Echo Ministry/The ARK 130 Hill St, Elkin, NC 28621 (336) 527-1637 https://www.thearkelkin.org/

Important Message from Surry County Schools regarding a REMOTE LEARNING DAY - January 10th: Due to the uncertainty of forecasted inclement weather conditions, Surry County Schools will transition to a Remote Learning Day tomorrow, Friday, January 10, for students. This means all schools and facilities will be closed for students. Elementary students should complete work in their remote learning packets and middle and high school students should access their assignments on Canvas. All afterschool and weekend activities are canceled. Thank you, and please stay safe!

#SCSUpdates | Due to the uncertainty of forecasted inclement weather conditions, Surry County Schools will transition to a Remote Learning Day tomorrow, Friday, January 10, for students. This means all schools and facilities will be closed for students. Elementary students should complete work in their remote learning packets and middle and high school students should access their assignments on Canvas. All afterschool and weekend activities are canceled. Thank you, and please stay safe!

Our yearbook sales have begun! Yearbooks can be purchased for $27.00 before February 7th or $31.00 after that date up until March 7th (the last day before Spring Break)! You may pay with cash or a check made out to "Strawbridge Studios" and this can be turned in with the envelope that was sent home with your child. We also have an option to order online, which does NOT require turning that envelope in! The link to order online is below: https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/.../01JBWH.../catalog Be sure to purchase your yearbook soon! 🤩

#SCSUpdates | Surry County Schools will operate on a regular schedule tomorrow, Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Important Message from Surry County Schools: Surry County Schools will operate on a 3-hour delay on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Thank you, and please stay safe.

#SCSUpdates | Surry County Schools will operate on a 3-hour delay on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Thank you, and please stay safe.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM SURRY COUNTY SCHOOLS: Due to concerns over secondary roads and anticipated icy conditions across the county, Surry County Schools will be closed with an optional teacher work day tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. This day will be made up on Friday, February 28, 2025. Thank you, and please stay safe.

#SCSUpdates | Due to concerns over secondary roads and anticipated icy conditions across the county, Surry County Schools will be closed with an optional teacher work day tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. This day will be made up on Friday, February 28, 2025. Thank you, and please stay safe.

IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM SURRY COUNTY SCHOOLS: 1/5/2025: Due to winter weather conditions across the county, Surry County Schools will be closed for students and staff on Monday, January 6, 2025, with all evening activities canceled. The January 6 Board of Education meeting has been postponed to Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Thank you, and please stay safe.

#SCSUpdates | Due to winter weather conditions across the county, Surry County Schools will be closed for students and staff on Monday, January 6, 2025, with all evening activities canceled. The January 6 Board of Education meeting has been postponed to Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Thank you, and please stay safe.

#SCSUpdates | Episode 3 of Beyond the Bell with Surry County Schools is LIVE! 🎙️ In this episode, Dr. Travis Reeves interviews Sydney Coe, a 3rd-grade teacher at Dobson Elementary School and the 2024 SCS Beginning Teacher of the Year. Sydney shares her journey as a new teacher, the challenges and rewards of her role, and what the recognition means to her. Plus, Hollie Lyons returns with important dates and reminders to kick off the new year. Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation with one of Surry County Schools’ brightest rising stars! ✨ Be sure to tune in and let us know who should join us next on Beyond the Bell! 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cAOCKSQRB8KXI2nIdFb8J 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-bell-with-surry-county-schools/id1783794792

finalists for the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Award, including Dobson Elementary School's own Sydney McKeaver Coe! This prestigious recognition highlights her dedication and impact as an educator. One finalist will be honored as the 2025 NC Beginning Teacher of the Year after a comprehensive selection process by a panel of judges. As part of this achievement, finalists will attend a professional development week at the Truist Leadership Institute in Greensboro, N.C., from March 24–28, 2025. The winner will be announced during a special ceremony on March 27, 2025, at the Elliott University Center auditorium at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Congratulations, Sydney! 🎉 Read more here: https://www.nccat.org/node/3541

#SCSUpdates | Happy Christmas Break! Reminder: All SCS schools are closed from Friday, December 20th to Sunday, January 5th. Students will return on Monday, January 6, 2025!🎄 Everyone, please enjoy a safe and merry Christmas!

#SCSUpdates | The second episode of Beyond the Bell with Surry County Schools is live! 🎉 This week, Dr. Travis Reeves interviews Raleigh Scales, the newly sworn-in Vice Chairperson of the Surry County Schools Board of Education. Hear about his vision, goals, and dedication to supporting our students, staff, and community. Plus, Hollie Lyons is back with important dates and reminders to help you stay informed as students go out on Christmas break. Let us know your thoughts and who you’d like to hear from next! 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cAOCKSQRB8KXI2nIdFb8J 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-bell-with-surry-county-schools/id1783794792

#SCSCelebrates | Please join Surry County Schools in congratulating the January Leader of the Month, Wendy Byrd. Mrs. Byrd is a Custodian at Westfield Elementary School, who has been with Surry County Schools for nearly two decades! Thank you to these SCS Leader of the Month sponsors: Accurate Insurance Solutions Inc., Scenic Ford Lincoln, Crouse's Auto Detailing, Horace Mann - Flake Financial Services, and SignGypsies Dobson.

Greetings, Tiger families! This is an important message for students who are bus riders this afternoon. Due to unforeseen circumstances, bus 49 will not run its regular route. Instead, we will combine that route with our other buses. Please be aware that drop-off times for students riding the bus this afternoon will vary. Your student could be dropped off earlier or later than usual. Thank you for being home and prepared to receive your child off the bus. Again, Afternoon bus routes will be combined and students' drop-off times will vary. Thank you so much for your understanding- We wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas ahead!

#SCSUpdates | 2025-2026 School Calendar Feedback is Open Now! The Surry County Board of Education has accepted multiple draft calendars for public comment for the 2025-2026 school year. Potential start dates include August 7, 2024, August 11, 2024, August 13, 2024, and August 25, 2024. These calendars are available for public comment for the next 30 days, and those who wish to contribute feedback are encouraged to fill out the attached Google form or contact the Surry County Schools Administrative Offices at (336)386-8211. Google Form: https://forms.gle/SmDZFXuERciKZjun6