SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE - MAKE UP DAYS *PLEASE READ!*
🔸 Upcoming CAN DRIVE information! 🔸
Between November 4th and November 22nd, we will be accepting donations of canned foods and various other items for our Backpack Program. Please consider helping those families in need, especially during the holiday season!
Red Ribbon Week - NEXT WEEK!
Weekly Message from Mrs. Hazelwood:
10/13/24
Good evening, Tiger families! This is Mrs. Hazelwood calling with Tiger News! This week is also School Lunch Week! We will celebrate our wonderful lunch ladies that work hard each day to provide healthy and delicious meals to our students. Our Kindergarten and 2nd grade students will take their 1st quarter math assessment and 3rd-5th graders will take their reading, math, and 5th grade science assessments. On Monday, our school improvement team will meet after school. The end of the grading period is on Tuesday. Please encourage your child to start strong and end strong. On Wednesday, our kindergarten and 1st graders will take their field trip. Please ensure your child’s permission form and money has been returned. Any parent that wishes to attend must have a volunteer form turned in and drive separately. Students will return to campus at 3:30. Please make plans to pick up your child at this time. Wednesday night is Coaches Spirit Night! Go get dinner at Coaches and let your server know you are from Dobson Elementary! Return your receipt on Thursday for a homework pass. On Monday, running club will meet and on Tuesday and Thursday robotics will meet. Please send a note if your child plans to stay. Our tigers ambassadors are leading a Coin War this week to raise money for Hurricane Helene victims. Students may bring in change and dollars this week in support of this. Please remember that our doors open at 7:35. Any student that is not in their classroom at 8:00 is marked tardy. Please ensure that your child is on time for class each day. Thank you for your help and support! We hope you had a great long weekend! Good night!
Out of an abundance of caution, Surry County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. This delay will help with visibility for bus drivers and allow additional time for families to safely commute to school campuses. Students who ride the bus should plan to arrive at their bus stop two hours later than they normally would. Thank you, have a good evening, and be safe tomorrow!
#SCSUpdates | Out of an abundance of caution, all Surry County Schools will remain closed for students, Monday, September 30, 2024. Tomorrow will be an optional teacher workday.
In addition, Surry County Schools will be opening East Surry, North Surry, and Surry Central High Schools for our families who are without power from 11:00am-1:00pm, on Monday, September 30. Child nutrition staff will be on-site to serve meals. You are welcome to come by for a meal, take a shower, and use the restrooms. Our locker rooms will also be available for your convenience.
Thank you, and please stay safe.
Weekly Message from Mrs. Hazelwood:
9/29/24
Good evening, Tiger families! This is Mrs. Hazelwood calling with Tiger News! This week we will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Students are encouraged to wear their traditional Hispanic attire on Friday for our assembly with dancing. On Monday, running club will meet, robotics will meet on Tuesday and Thursday, art club will meet on Tuesday, and student council will meet on Thursday. Please send a note in your child plans to stay. Our 4th and 5th grade students will have student led conferences on Tuesday and Thursday this week. Parents were sent an invitation for a time that works best for them to attend with their child. Wednesday is Custodian Appreciation Day! We are thankful for how hard Mr. Terry, Mr. Mathew, and Mrs. Tonya work to keep our school clean. Please remember that all car riders must be dismissed through the car rider line on rainy days. We are unable to dismiss walk-ups when it rains. This is to ensure student safety during dismissal. We appreciate your help and support of this. Have a safe and happy week! Good night!
**IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM SURRY COUNTY SCHOOLS**
EARLY DISMISSAL AND REMOTE LEARNING DAY - HURRICANE HELENE - Due to heavy rain and potential flooding, Surry County Schools will dismiss students at 2:00 p.m. today, Thursday, September 26, 2024. All after-school events and activities are canceled and there will be no after-school childcare this afternoon. Due to the hazardous weather outlook for tomorrow, which could impact student drivers, bus routes, and overall safety, Friday, September 27, will be a remote learning day for students and staff. Students should check their learning management system for assignments and instructions from their teachers. Safety is the top priority for Surry County Schools, and we believe this decision to be in the best interest of our students, staff, and families. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe over the next few days during this severe weather event.
EARLY DISMISSAL AND REMOTE LEARNING DAY - HURRICANE HELENE
Due to heavy rain and potential flooding, Surry County Schools will dismiss students at 2:00 p.m. today, Thursday, September 26, 2024. All after-school events and activities are canceled and there will be no after-school childcare this afternoon.
Due to the hazardous weather outlook for tomorrow, which could impact student drivers, bus routes, and overall safety, Friday, September 27, will be a remote learning day for students and staff. Students should check their learning management system for assignments and instructions from their teachers.
Safety is the top priority for Surry County Schools, and we believe this decision to be in the best interest of our students, staff, and families. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe over the next few days during this severe weather event.
#SCSCelebrates | Today we celebrate #NationalITProfessionalsDay! We are fortunate to have the best of the best here in Surry County County Schools! 💻
This team completes a lot of visible and behind-the-scenes work to ensure that students and staff can efficiently use technology during the school day. They are ready to jump in and help however they can whenever technical difficulties arise. Technology constantly changes, and our IT professionals stay informed of trends and tools to serve our students, staff, and families well!
Happy IT Professionals Day to Tim Hippert, Jeremy Stoker, Jim Harvish, Jackson Lindsay, Michael Pinckney, Sebrena O'Dell, Chet Luffman, Anthony Casey, and Melissa Spurlin!🎉
We also would like to give a shoutout and well-deserved recognition to Chief Technology Officer Lucas Gillispie for all of his hard work and dedication to our district’s technology oversight and implementation.
Thank you for all that you do for Surry County Schools! It is so appreciated! 💙
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on October 10th!
Weekly Message from Mrs. Hazelwood:
9/15/24
Good evening Tiger families! This is Mrs. Hazelwood calling with Tiger News! This week is Start with Hello Week! This is an initiative that emphasizes kindness and respect to others. Our student ambassadors will be leading this with students. Tuesday is Constitution Day. We encourage our students and staff to wear red, white, and blue on this day in support of this. Cub scouts sign-ups will be on Tuesday night between 5:30-7 in our school cafeteria for anyone interested in joining. Please use the cafeteria street entrance. On Tuesday and Thursday, robotics will meet after school. Please send a note if your child plans to stay. Thursday is Fall Picture Day! Dress to impress! Picture envelopes were sent home. Please return the money and order envelope on the day of pictures. This week our 3rd-5th grade students who opted-in will take the Panorama student survey. These survey results assist us in supporting all of our students. Finally, there is no school on Friday due to a teacher workday. Have a fabulous week! Good night!
Information Regarding Dobson PTO Trunk or Treat (from Facebook):
We are bringing Trunk-or-Treat back to Dobson Elementary School next month! Please note that this is ONLY for DES students during the school day.
We are looking for families/businesses who would like to participate! If you are interested in setting up for this event, please email us at trunkortreatatdes@gmail.com for more info! 🎃
Please join us in celebrating "Start with Hello" week, starting Monday, September 16th! Take a look at the themes for each day and the meanings behind them! 💚
#SCSCelebrates | 🎨✨ Celebrating Arts in Education Week! 📚🎭
Whether it's through music, visual arts, or theater, the arts enrich our lives and foster innovation. Let's recognize the power of creativity, imagination, and expression in shaping young minds. 🎉💡
Weekly Message from Mrs. Hazelwood:
9/8/24
Good evening, Tiger families! This is Mrs. Hazelwood calling with Tiger News! On Monday, our school improvement team will meet. Monday night is PTO Skate Night at Starlite Skate Center in Mount Airy! Come between 6-8 and enjoy a fun night of skating! Homework passes will be given out and DES shirts and blankets will be available for purchase. On Wednesday, our 4th graders will travel to Raleigh. 4th graders need to arrive on campus no later than 6:15am for our trip. We ask that parents park in the upper lot so the charter buses can park next to the cafeteria. We will have breakfast for students before leaving. Encourage your child to wear comfortable shoes on this day. 4th graders will return on campus at approximately 7:30 pm. Thank you for making plans to pick up your child at this time. Friday is an exciting day-it is our first ROAR Celebration! Students need to wear sunscreen and bring a towel and another change of clothes and shoes. Students with less than 3 MIRS will be able to attend. We will have Drop Everything And Read on Friday. Encourage your child to bring a great book to enjoy. Finally, progress reports will go home on Friday. This is a great time to talk to your child about their goals for the remainder of the quarter.
We have set beginning of the year reading goals with your child. Please encourage your child to read each night. Students that reach their reading goals will get to attend on reading trip in December. We love for parents to join us for lunch! Please remember, only individuals on a student’s pick-up list are able to eat lunch with your child. Thank you for helping us keep all students safe. Have a fabulous week! Good night!
Book Fair Information
This morning, with the help of Mrs. Fowler's 3rd grade Class Representative Jack Stanley, we drew raffle tickets for the winners of our Raffle Ticket Fundraiser. Congratulations to the following individuals for winning and thanks again to all who purchased tickets to support our school!
1st Place, winning the Blackstone Grill - Tim Fahrner
2nd Place, winning the YETI Cooler - Kristie Strickland
3rd Place, winning $50 in cash - Leslie Smith
PTO Skate Night is on Monday, September 9th!
Congratulations to our top sellers for the Raffle Ticket Fundraiser! A HUGE thank you to all of the students who sold tickets and to everyone who purchased them to support our school.
1st Place - Hayden Queen
Tied for 2nd/3rd Place - Clover Gravely and Zohonna Nelson (not pictured)
We will be drawing tickets this Friday, September 6th. Stay tuned! 🐯
