North Augusta Elementary

🎃👻 Trunk or Treat & Literacy Night! 👻🎃
📅 Thursday, October 23, 2025 | ⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
Join us for candy, costumes, decorated trunks & reading fun!
🍭 Candy Donations Needed! 🍭
Your sweet support helps make this event magical for our Dolphins! 💛💙🐬

🎃👻 Candy Call for Trunk or Treat! 👻🎃

Save the Date, Dolphins! 🐬💛💙
NAUES Trunk or Treat & Literacy Night
📅 Thursday, October 23, 2025 | ⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM

We’re gearing up for a spooktacular night filled with decorated trunks, candy, costumes, and reading fun! 📚🍬

To make the evening extra sweet, we need your help! 🍭
We’re asking for candy donations to support our Trunk or Treat event. All donations are greatly appreciated and will help make this family event magical for our students and community! ✨

Donations can be sent in with your child or dropped off in the front office. Thank you for helping make our school events shine! 💛💙🐬

#NAUESDolphins #TrunkOrTreat #LiteracyNight #DolphinLeaders #SweetSupport

📢 Attention 2nd Grade Parents! 📢

Our 2nd Grade students will be taking CogAT and IOWA Assessments soon. Please mark your calendars with the following dates:

📝 CogAT Testing
📅 October 14th, 15th, & 16th
➡️ To minimize disruptions, students will not be signed out during testing sessions.

📝 IOWA Testing
📅 October 17th & 22nd

✅ Please ensure your child arrives on time each testing day.
✅ A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast can make a big difference! 🌟

Thank you for your support as we set our Dolphins up for success! 💛💙🐬

📸✨ Picture Day is October 17th! ✨📸

Don’t forget, Dolphins—Fall Picture Day is Friday, October 17, 2025! 🐬💛💙 Students will have their photos taken during the school day. 🌟

For details on ordering picture packages and to view options, please visit:
👉 Strawbridge Ordering Link: https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/north-augusta-elementary-school/fall-pictures-9-25-2025-72/access?clearSessionAuthentication=1

We can’t wait to see all those bright smiles ready for the camera! 😁

#NAUESDolphins #PictureDay2025 #SayCheese

📢 Attention 2nd Grade Parents! 📢

Our 2nd Grade students will be taking CogAT and IOWA Assessments soon. Please mark your calendars with the following dates:

📝 CogAT Testing
📅 October 14th, 15th, & 16th
➡️ To minimize disruptions, students will not be signed out during testing sessions.

📝 IOWA Testing
📅 October 17th & 22nd

✅ Please ensure your child arrives on time each testing day.
✅ A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast can make a big difference! 🌟

Thank you for your support as we set our Dolphins up for success! 💛💙🐬

🌟 While our Dolphins are enjoying their time away, Principal Badillo has been busy making North Augusta Elementary shine even brighter! 💛💙🐬

From adding a splash of color to the cafeteria, to repainting playground equipment, and giving our Buddy Benches a much-needed repair and fresh coat of paint—Mr. Badillo has been working hard to create a welcoming and cheerful space for our students and staff.

Thank you, Mr. Badillo, for leading by example and showing what it means to take pride in our school. Your efforts help make NAUES a place where every student feels valued, cared for, and proud to call home. 🌈✨

#NAUESDolphins #OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin #ThankYouPrincipalBadillo

🌟💛 Happy National Custodians Day! 💛🌟

Today, we celebrate and honor our incredible custodial team who work tirelessly every single day to keep North Augusta Elementary clean, safe, and welcoming for our students, staff, and families. 🐬✨

Our custodians are true behind-the-scenes heroes — from early mornings to late evenings, they ensure our classrooms shine, our hallways sparkle, and our campus feels like home. Their kindness, hard work, and dedication do not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for the many ways they care for our Dolphin family. 💙

To our wonderful custodians: thank you for all that you do. You make a difference each and every day, and NAUES would not be the same without you! 🌟

#NAUESDolphins #CustodiansDay #ThankYou #SchoolHeroes

🌟 October is National Principals Month! 🌟

This month we are excited to celebrate and honor our amazing principal, Mr. Badillo! 🐬💛💙

Mr. Badillo leads North Augusta Elementary with vision, dedication, and heart. His commitment to our students, teachers, and families inspires all of us each day. Whether he is greeting students with a smile in the morning, sharing one of his famous daily dad jokes, supporting teachers, or encouraging leadership through the 7 Habits, Mr. Badillo always puts students first and works tirelessly to make NAUES a place where every Dolphin belongs and thrives.

We are so thankful for his leadership, kindness, sense of humor, and the positive energy he brings to our school community. 💛

Please join us in celebrating and showing appreciation for all he does for our school! Drop a thank-you, a favorite memory, or maybe even your favorite dad joke in the comments below. 👏🐬

#NAUESDolphins #PrincipalMonth #ThankYouMrBadillo

🌟 Leader in Me Focus for October: Habit 3 – Put First Things First 🌟

This month, our students will be learning about Habit 3: Put First Things First from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The Leader in Me program.

💡 What does this mean?
Habit 3 reminds us to focus on what matters most. It’s about prioritizing important tasks before less important ones—working first, then playing. By organizing time around personal goals and responsibilities, students learn to minimize distractions and make choices that reflect their values and mission.

✨ Why is this important?

Helps students set goals and accomplish them

Builds responsibility and time management skills

Encourages balance between school, family, and fun

Throughout October, we’ll practice this habit together at school—and families can help at home by talking with children about setting priorities, making daily schedules, and celebrating progress on important tasks before moving to free time.

💛💙 Let’s all commit to “Putting First Things First” as we work toward our goals this month!

#NAUESDolphins #LeaderInMe #7Habits #PutFirstThingsFirst

🎨✨ New Hallway Murals at NAUES! ✨🎨

We are so excited to share TWO beautiful new murals that brighten our hallways and welcome every Dolphin into our school with positivity and inspiration! 💛💙🐬

🌟 Mural #1
Located in the front hallway near our cafeteria, this mural celebrates school tools and the message:
“We See You. We Welcome You. You Belong Here. North Augusta Elementary.”
It also proudly features our reminder: “Once a Dolphin, Always a Dolphin!”
This inspiring mural was created by the talented team of Mrs. Whisnant, Ms. Pope, Mrs. Rutland, and Ms. Null.

🌟 Mural #2
At the back hallway, you’ll find a vibrant and colorful design with the words:
“Be Creative. Be Brave. Be Amazing. Be You!”
Three students are pictured shining with confidence, encouraging all of us to embrace who we are.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Todd, Mrs. Icenhour, and Ms. Brown for bringing this vision to life!

👏👏 We are so grateful for these incredible teachers who poured their creativity and care into making our school more welcoming, inspiring, and beautiful for our students, staff, and community.

#NAUESDolphins #YouBelongHere #BeYou #NAUESPride

🍂🍁 Happy Fall Break, Dolphins! 🍁🍂

We wish all of our students, families, and staff a wonderful and restful Fall Break! 🌟 Take this time to relax, enjoy the beauty of autumn, and spend special moments with family and friends. 💛💙🐬

📅 Fall Break Dates:
September 29 – October 10, 2025

📚 School will resume on Monday, October 13, 2025—we can’t wait to see all of our Dolphins back, recharged and ready for more learning adventures! ✨

Enjoy your break—you’ve earned it! 💐🍂

#NAUESDolphins #FallBreak #FamilyTime

📚🌟 Dolphin Reading Stars 🐬⭐

We are so proud to celebrate our latest North Augusta Elementary Book Club Achievers who have reached their reading goals! 🐬💛💙

👏 100 Book Club:

Brecken Ferguson

Emily McJunkin

Logan Meares

📖 Page Master – 4th Grade:

Kelsey Rosema with an incredible 5,590 pages read! 🌟

These students have shown dedication, perseverance, and a true love of reading. Their hard work inspires all of us to pick up a good book and dive into new adventures. 📚✨

Congratulations, readers—you are leading the way and proving that reading opens the door to endless possibilities! 🌟🐬

#NAUESDolphins #BookClubAchievers #ReadersAreLeaders

🏅💛💙 PE Leaders of the Month – September 💙💛🏅

A big shoutout to our PE Leaders for September! 🌟 These students have gone above and beyond in demonstrating teamwork, respect, responsibility, and a positive attitude during PE. 🐬💪

Their leadership shines through not only in their effort and sportsmanship, but also in the way they encourage and inspire their classmates. We are so proud of them for being role models both in the gym and throughout our school! 👏✨

Congratulations, PE Leaders—you are leading the way and making NAUES proud! 💛💙

#NAUESDolphins #PELeaders #StudentLeaders #NAUESProud

🎃👻 Save the Date, Dolphins! 👻🎃
NAUES Trunk or Treat & Literacy Night
📅 Oct 23, 2025 | ⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
Join us for candy, decorated trunks & a celebration of reading!
🍭 We need candy donations—all are greatly appreciated! 💛💙🐬

🌟🐬 First Grade Celebrations! 🐬🌟

Congratulations to our First Grade Leader Loot Winners for the week! 🎉 These students earned Leader Loot tickets by showing leadership and making great choices. Their names were randomly drawn from all of our first-grade leaders, making them the lucky winners this week! 💛💙

We also want to give a huge shoutout to our You Rock Award Winner, Brent! 🏆 Brent is always helpful to his friends and teachers. He shows kindness every single day and always gives his very best effort. We are so proud of him for being a true leader in and out of the classroom! 🌟👏

Keep up the amazing work, first graders—you inspire us all! 💙💛

#NAUESDolphins #LeaderLoot #YouRockAward #StudentLeaders

🌟🐬 NAUES Fourth Grade Scholars Shine! 🐬🌟

Our Fourth Grade Dolphins wowed their classmates, teachers, and families this week with their Informational Animal Research Posters! 🦁🐧🐢 Students were randomly assigned an animal and worked completely at school to research, write, and design a detailed informational poster.

Each poster had to:
✅ Include 3 or more text features that connected information (like diagrams, captions, charts, or maps).
✅ Contain no more than 5 spelling errors.
✅ Demonstrate all three types of text structures.
✅ Be organized with strong paragraphs and subheadings.
✅ Use proper nouns and correct capitalization.

Once completed, the posters were proudly displayed throughout the Fourth Grade pod. 🎉 Parents and visitors enjoyed walking through the gallery as our students confidently presented their research findings, showing off not only what they learned—but also their ability to communicate clearly and effectively. 💛💙

📘 Standards in Action:
This project touched on key South Carolina College- and Career-Ready ELA Standards for Grade 4, including:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.5, RI.4.7, RI.4.8, RI.4.9 – Reading informational texts, identifying main ideas, analyzing text structures, and integrating information from multiple sources.

W.4.2, W.4.4, W.4.7, W.4.8, W.4.9 – Writing informative texts, using research skills, and presenting findings in an organized way.

SL.4.4, SL.4.5, SL.4.6 – Presenting information clearly with visual displays to support understanding.

L.4.2 – Demonstrating command of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.

👏 A huge congratulations to our hardworking Fourth Grade students for their dedication, creativity, and academic excellence! You truly brought your animals to life through research and presentation. 🐾✨

#NAUESDolphins #ResearchInAction #4thGradeExcellence #NAUESPride

👨‍👧‍👦💛 This morning, NAUES hosted another wonderful All Pro Dads event — and what an amazing turnout we had! 🐬✨

Today’s focus was on Respect — a core value that strengthens our families, friendships, and school community. Dads and their children spent quality time together talking, sharing, and learning about what it means to treat others with kindness, value differences, and listen with an open heart. 💙

Respect can be shown in many simple yet powerful ways, such as:
🌟 Listening when someone is speaking
🌟 Using kind words and manners
🌟 Valuing others’ ideas, even when they are different from your own
🌟 Treating others the way you would like to be treated

We are so grateful to all the dads and father figures who joined us today — your presence and support make such a positive impact. Thank you for helping us teach our Dolphins the importance of respect both in and out of the classroom! 💛

#NAUESDolphins #AllProDads #Respect #BuildingStrongFamilies

📚 Mrs. Avila’s First Grade students are celebrating fall with creativity and reading fun! 🍂✨

As part of our Library’s Fall Into a Good Book Reading Event, students each read a book, wrote about their favorite part, and gave it a star rating. To showcase their reviews, they decorated festive pumpkins shapes, that bring their stories to life. 🎃💛💙

Mrs. Avila’s students were so excited to share their hard work, and we are so proud of their effort and enthusiasm for reading! 🐬📖 What a wonderful way to combine fall fun with a love of books. 🌟

#NAUESDolphins #FallIntoAGoodBook #FirstGradeReaders #PumpkinBookReviews

📸💛 Just a few of our Kindergarten Dolphins showing off their Picture Day outfits today! 🐬✨

Even though Picture Day was postponed, our littlest learners still brought the smiles and the style. 🌟

#NAUESDolphins #PictureDaySpirit #KindergartenCuties