January 8, 2026
Today, North Augusta Elementary School proudly celebrated our amazing Dolphins during our First Semester Celebration Event—a joyful and meaningful recognition of students who demonstrated positive choices, growth, and commitment throughout Semester 1. 💛💙
This special celebration honored students who met expectations on our Dolphin Reflection Rubric, a tool shared with families earlier in the semester that reflects our shared partnership between school and home. Students were recognized for their efforts in the following key areas:
Attendance – Coming to school regularly and ready to learn
Behavior – Following school rules and showing respect to others
Academic Growth – Working hard and making progress in learning
Family Communication – Staying connected between home and school
Students who met these expectations earned the opportunity to participate in the celebration—and some Dolphins even achieved VIP status for going above and beyond! Our VIP students enjoyed special comfort seating with prime viewing, making the experience even more memorable.
🌿 A Wildly Exciting Surprise!
What was the big surprise? An unforgettable live animal experience that had students on the edge of their seats!
We were thrilled to welcome Holly DeVault from the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, part of the University of Georgia Outreach Program, who delivered an engaging, assembly-style program that brought science to life in the most exciting way possible.
Students had the incredible opportunity to see live animals up close, including:
A green treefrog
A southern toad
A corn snake
A bullfrog
A box turtle
A snapping turtle
And even a young alligator, currently about three feet long! 🐊
🔬 Learning Beyond the Classroom
Through this thrilling presentation, students learned about:
Animal adaptations and how animals survive in their environments
Biodiversity and the importance of protecting different species
The ecology of the southeastern Atlantic Coastal Plain
Endangered species, habitat destruction, and
The importance of natural resource conservation
The combination of real animals, fascinating facts, and interactive discussion created an unforgettable learning experience that perfectly blended celebration with education.
💙 Celebrating Our Dolphins
This First Semester Celebration was more than a reward—it was a powerful reminder that positive choices, perseverance, and strong school–family partnerships truly matter. We are so proud of our Dolphins for their hard work and growth, and we are grateful for opportunities like this that inspire curiosity, responsibility, and a love of learning.
Once a Dolphin, always a Dolphin! 🐬✨