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![Dogwood Elementary 5th Grader Wins Statewide Smokey Bear Poster Contest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747685847/gmsdk12org/iqjzbwe4l7aer0w6usxe/Smokeythebearwinner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747685847/gmsdk12org/iqjzbwe4l7aer0w6usxe/Smokeythebearwinner.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747685847/gmsdk12org/iqjzbwe4l7aer0w6usxe/Smokeythebearwinner.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747685847/gmsdk12org/iqjzbwe4l7aer0w6usxe/Smokeythebearwinner.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747685847/gmsdk12org/iqjzbwe4l7aer0w6usxe/Smokeythebearwinner.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747685847/gmsdk12org/iqjzbwe4l7aer0w6usxe/Smokeythebearwinner.jpg","width":2200}])
May 2025 - Madeleine French combined her artistic talents with creativity as she designed the winning Smokey The Bear poster.
![Cara McHugh Geissler crouches on the ground to act out a whisper as a group of second and third grade students mimic her movements.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746817401/gmsdk12org/w9c8rb60z1qugcm4i5xd/PoetryWorkshop.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746817401/gmsdk12org/w9c8rb60z1qugcm4i5xd/PoetryWorkshop.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746817401/gmsdk12org/w9c8rb60z1qugcm4i5xd/PoetryWorkshop.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746817401/gmsdk12org/w9c8rb60z1qugcm4i5xd/PoetryWorkshop.jpg","width":1080}])
May 2025 - Cara McHugh Geissler, local actor and educator, showed a group of students the richness of language through movement.
![Three girls from Stafford's Seagulls class pose in navy blue shirts. They have spirited blue dots painting their faces and braided hair with glitter in it.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746800460/gmsdk12org/ruobslxit0zwjtx3r2u9/DogwoodFieldDays.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746800460/gmsdk12org/ruobslxit0zwjtx3r2u9/DogwoodFieldDays.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746800460/gmsdk12org/ruobslxit0zwjtx3r2u9/DogwoodFieldDays.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746800460/gmsdk12org/ruobslxit0zwjtx3r2u9/DogwoodFieldDays.jpg","width":1080}])
May 2025 - Field Days Wrap Up at Dogwood. Class spirit was electric as students celebrated the end of the year with friendly competition.
![Gordon Korman stands in the gym with 3rd through fifth graders on the bleachers and on the floor. One child raises his hand to ask a question. Korman is speaking to the students, talking with his hands.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746798963/gmsdk12org/iflqlyn1cxlrmrxm4wvb/Korman.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746798963/gmsdk12org/iflqlyn1cxlrmrxm4wvb/Korman.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746798963/gmsdk12org/iflqlyn1cxlrmrxm4wvb/Korman.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746798963/gmsdk12org/iflqlyn1cxlrmrxm4wvb/Korman.jpg","width":1080}])
May 2025 - Korman, who has hooked students with his written words, captivated them with his spoken words on May 7.
![The flyer, featuring two dolphins, gives the dates, times, and information for kindergarten orientation. All of the information is featured in the article.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746541142/gmsdk12org/zamzll9eglggkqyiq6cn/DESDalmationThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746541142/gmsdk12org/zamzll9eglggkqyiq6cn/DESDalmationThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746541142/gmsdk12org/zamzll9eglggkqyiq6cn/DESDalmationThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746541142/gmsdk12org/zamzll9eglggkqyiq6cn/DESDalmationThumbnail.png","width":1080}])
May 2025 -- Dogwood announces Kindergarten Orientation dates.
![A Germantown Park Ranger presents to an excited group of kindergarteners. The students raise their hands to contribute to the discussion. They are enthralled by the stuffed owl that he brought as a prop.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746032741/gmsdk12org/bkwkdsheosqsy3qaupau/ParkRanger.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746032741/gmsdk12org/bkwkdsheosqsy3qaupau/ParkRanger.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746032741/gmsdk12org/bkwkdsheosqsy3qaupau/ParkRanger.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746032741/gmsdk12org/bkwkdsheosqsy3qaupau/ParkRanger.jpg","width":1080}])
April 2025 -- Community members and parents presented to students on Tuesday and Wednesday to introduce them to the many career possibilities that they could consider.
![Roper Oswald and Cal Sobcsak, wearing long curly wigs, stand and lipsync the final notes to Weird Al's "eBay."]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745940334/gmsdk12org/zxejwfrhkjfl4khcqgzp/IMG_6010.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745940334/gmsdk12org/zxejwfrhkjfl4khcqgzp/IMG_6010.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745940334/gmsdk12org/zxejwfrhkjfl4khcqgzp/IMG_6010.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745940334/gmsdk12org/zxejwfrhkjfl4khcqgzp/IMG_6010.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745940334/gmsdk12org/zxejwfrhkjfl4khcqgzp/IMG_6010.jpg","width":1242}])
April 2025 - Dogwood's Got Talent was a spectacular success, showcasing the diverse talent at Dogwood Elementary.
![The flyer shows the summer camps that are described in the article.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744296370/gmsdk12org/pit9ttj3gyo2jbqaot9k/SummerCampFlyer2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744296370/gmsdk12org/pit9ttj3gyo2jbqaot9k/SummerCampFlyer2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744296370/gmsdk12org/pit9ttj3gyo2jbqaot9k/SummerCampFlyer2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744296370/gmsdk12org/pit9ttj3gyo2jbqaot9k/SummerCampFlyer2025.png","width":1080}])
April 2025 - Dogwood is offering camps for kids that let them open their imaginations and explore new worlds.
![A woman concealed by a blue hoodie holds a toy rocket, ready for launch]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741639970/gmsdk12org/dlcchntzvmmfcli7gskz/ScreenShot2025-03-10at35221PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741639970/gmsdk12org/dlcchntzvmmfcli7gskz/ScreenShot2025-03-10at35221PM.png","width":504}])
March 2025-- Dogwood Elementary third graders wrapped up their space exploration module with an exciting rocket launch, bringing learning to life in a fun and engaging way.
![Kids school box logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741359108/gmsdk12org/b9cl4c8xyu4swilildhq/Kidzschoolbox.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741359108/gmsdk12org/b9cl4c8xyu4swilildhq/Kidzschoolbox.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741359108/gmsdk12org/b9cl4c8xyu4swilildhq/Kidzschoolbox.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741359108/gmsdk12org/b9cl4c8xyu4swilildhq/Kidzschoolbox.png","width":1080}])
March 2025 -- School supplies are ready to preorder for the 25-26 school year.
![Alexa Guynes poses with her student and essay contest winner Walker Andrews]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741209482/gmsdk12org/ekfh3tzcgh1gjnw2sz4k/WalkerAndrews.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741209482/gmsdk12org/ekfh3tzcgh1gjnw2sz4k/WalkerAndrews.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741209482/gmsdk12org/ekfh3tzcgh1gjnw2sz4k/WalkerAndrews.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741209482/gmsdk12org/ekfh3tzcgh1gjnw2sz4k/WalkerAndrews.png","width":1080}])
March 2025 - 5th grader Walker Andrews was recognized as the top 3rd-5th grade essay writer in the state by the TN Secretary of State
![Flyer give information about kindergarten preview night, which is March 25 from 6-7 in the school cafeteria.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741123866/gmsdk12org/yjsvao7m5v8ck0vwtpb7/KindergartenPreviewNight2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741123866/gmsdk12org/yjsvao7m5v8ck0vwtpb7/KindergartenPreviewNight2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741123866/gmsdk12org/yjsvao7m5v8ck0vwtpb7/KindergartenPreviewNight2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741123866/gmsdk12org/yjsvao7m5v8ck0vwtpb7/KindergartenPreviewNight2.png","width":1080}])
March 2025 - Dogwood offers information to parents of rising kindergarteners.
![Young girl with blue shirt and short blonde hair looks at computer coding challenge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737577502/gmsdk12org/xmtnn1lmeuffct23t9sh/ScreenShot2025-01-22at22415PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737577502/gmsdk12org/xmtnn1lmeuffct23t9sh/ScreenShot2025-01-22at22415PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737577502/gmsdk12org/xmtnn1lmeuffct23t9sh/ScreenShot2025-01-22at22415PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737577502/gmsdk12org/xmtnn1lmeuffct23t9sh/ScreenShot2025-01-22at22415PM.png","width":1055}])
Dogwood Elementary's Adelyn Winer achieved national recognition as the Supreme Wizard by winning first place in the CodeWizardsHQ Fall 2024 Logic Challenge, showcasing her exceptional critical thinking skills and determination.
![DorothyDayDonationDrive3 (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737561280/gmsdk12org/yi4xalib2ver5t4axdrs/DorothyDayDonationDrive3.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737561280/gmsdk12org/yi4xalib2ver5t4axdrs/DorothyDayDonationDrive3.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737561280/gmsdk12org/yi4xalib2ver5t4axdrs/DorothyDayDonationDrive3.pdf","width":612}])
January 2025 - Dogwood K-Kids help those with housing insecurity in the community through a school-wide effort.
![Josh Cathy poses with assistant principal Roya Perkins, spelling bee champion Eric Chu, runner up Baya Tran, and spelling bee organizers Linda Fredrick and Alexa Guynes in front of the stage where the bee took place.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737134482/gmsdk12org/zqyggufotbiqhgliqwq7/Webphotos3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737134482/gmsdk12org/zqyggufotbiqhgliqwq7/Webphotos3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737134482/gmsdk12org/zqyggufotbiqhgliqwq7/Webphotos3.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737134482/gmsdk12org/zqyggufotbiqhgliqwq7/Webphotos3.png","width":1080}])
January 2025 - Dogwood fifth graders took part in a competitive spelling bee to earn the title of Dogwood spelling champion.