North Augusta Elementary

🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 **HONORING OUR HEROES — HAPPY VETERANS DAY!** ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

**Wednesday, November 11, 2026**

Today, North Augusta Elementary School proudly joins communities across our nation in honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

🇺🇸 **Veterans Day is a time to pause, reflect, and express our heartfelt gratitude** to those who have answered the call to serve our country. Their courage, sacrifice, dedication, and commitment to protecting our freedoms deserve our deepest respect and appreciation.

At NAUES, we recognize that military service is not only a commitment made by those who wear the uniform but also a sacrifice shared by their families. We extend a special thank-you to the veterans within our Dolphin family — our parents, grandparents, relatives, staff members, and community members who have served our nation with honor.

💙💛 As educators, we have the privilege of helping our students understand the importance of **service, citizenship, courage, respect, and gratitude.** Veterans Day provides a meaningful opportunity to teach our Dolphins that freedom comes with great responsibility and that the sacrifices of others should never be forgotten.

🌟 **To all our veterans: THANK YOU!**

Thank you for your service, your sacrifices, and your unwavering commitment to our country. Your bravery inspires future generations, and your contributions will always be remembered.

🐬🇺🇸 **From your North Augusta Elementary School Dolphin family, we salute you today and every day!**

❤️🤍💙 **Home of the Free Because of the Brave!** ❤️🤍💙

#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #HonorOurHeroes #ACPSDcelebrates #NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #GratefulNation

🐝🏆 SPELLING BEE CHAMPIONS! 🏆🐝 Our North Augusta Elementary Dolphins are BEE-yond amazing! 💙💛 Congratulations to our outstanding 5th Grade Classroom Spelling Bee Winners! These talented students demonstrated their spelling skills, determination, confidence, and hard work as they competed for top honors in their classrooms! 🐝 Dr. Williams’ Class 🥇 1st Place: Rolando (RJ) 🥈 2nd Place: Annalee ⭐ Alternate: Morgan 🐝 Mrs. Whisnant’s Class 🥇 1st Place: Scarlet 🥈 2nd Place: Denny ⭐ Alternate: Jayceon 🐝 Miss Null’s Class 🥇 1st Place: Collin 🥈 2nd Place: Ryder ⭐ Alternate: David 🐝 Mrs. Benson’s Class 🥇 Champion: Brad 🥈 Runner-Up: Allison ⭐ Alternate: Cailyn 🐝 Mrs. Lewis’s Class 🥇 Champion: Addison 🥈 Runner-Up: Josue ⭐ Alternate: Ainsley 📚🐝 THE COMPETITION CONTINUES! 🏆 November 18 – NAUES Schoolwide Spelling Bee Our first- and second-place classroom winners will advance to compete in our Schoolwide Spelling Bee! These outstanding fifth graders will put their spelling skills to the test as they compete for the opportunity to represent North Augusta Elementary at the next level! 🏆 December 9 – Area 2 Spelling Bee The champion and runner-up from our Schoolwide Spelling Bee will advance to the Area 2 Spelling Bee, proudly hosted by North Augusta Elementary School! The Area 2 competition will bring together talented spellers from grades 5–8, giving our fifth-grade Dolphins an exciting opportunity to compete alongside students from other schools! 🎉 Congratulations to ALL of our classroom Spelling Bee participants and winners! We are incredibly proud of your dedication, courage, and willingness to challenge yourselves. Every student who participated deserves recognition for stepping up, giving their best effort, and demonstrating a love of learning! 💙💛 Keep studying, keep believing, and keep spelling, Dolphins! We can't wait to cheer you on as the competition continues! 🐬🐝 #NAUESDolphins #SpellingBee #DolphinPride #AcademicExcellence #FutureChampions #ACPSDcelebrates

🥒💚 IT'S KIND OF A BIG DILL! NAUES PICKLE SALE! 💚🥒 Calling all pickle lovers! 📣🥒 Get ready for a DILL-ICIOUS way to start your school day! North Augusta Elementary School is hosting a Pickle Sale on Thursday, November 12, and we don't want our Dolphins to miss out on this crunchy, tangy treat! 💚 🥒 HERE'S THE BIG DILL! 🥒 📅 When: Thursday, November 12 ⏰ Time: 7:00–7:30 AM 📍 Where: Front Door 💵 Cost: Just $1.00 per pickle! 💚 IMPORTANT: Please bring exact change! Be sure to stop by and see Mrs. Prescott or Ms. Abby to purchase your pickle before heading to class! 🐬💙💛 Dolphins, don't get yourself in a pickle by missing out! Grab your dollar, bring your appetite, and kick off your Thursday morning with a little extra CRUNCH! 🥒 It's going to be a BIG DILL! 🥒 #NAUESDolphins #PickleSale #ItsABigDill #DolphinPride #SchoolFun

🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 FOURTH GRADE HONORS OUR VETERANS WITH A LARGER-THAN-LIFE TRIBUTE! 🇺🇸 Our talented fourth-grade Dolphins came together to create a larger-than-life American flag display in honor of Veterans Day! This meaningful project was more than just a beautiful work of art—it was a heartfelt expression of gratitude, respect, and appreciation for the brave men and women who have served our country. 🇺🇸 ❤️🤍💙 Every stripe and star tells a story! ⭐ The White Stripes: Students filled the white stripes with heartfelt letters, creative acrostic poems, patriotic drawings, meaningful quotes, and special messages honoring family members and others who have served in the military. ⭐ The Stars: Each star featured a word chosen by students to describe our veterans, reflecting qualities such as bravery, courage, sacrifice, honor, loyalty, and dedication. Through creativity, collaboration, and thoughtful reflection, our fourth graders learned that the American flag represents more than our nation—it symbolizes the freedoms we enjoy and the sacrifices made by those who have defended them. 👏 We are incredibly proud of our fourth-grade students for working together to create such a powerful and meaningful tribute! Their beautiful display reminds us that gratitude can be expressed in many ways, and even our youngest citizens can make a big impact by honoring those who serve. 🇺🇸 To all our veterans, thank you for your service, sacrifice, and commitment to our country. Our Dolphins salute you! ❤️🤍💙 #VeteransDay #HonoringOurHeroes #FourthGrade #NAUEDolphins #StudentCreativity #ThankYouVeterans #ACPSDcelebrates

🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 **A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO HONOR OUR HEROES!** 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

What a beautiful, bright, and sunny day at **North Augusta Elementary School** as we came together to celebrate and honor the brave men and women who have served our great nation! 🇺🇸

Our **Veterans Day Celebration** was truly a special occasion, filled with patriotism, heartfelt appreciation, beautiful music, and wonderful student presentations. We were thrilled with the fantastic turnout of veterans, families, friends, and community members who joined us for this meaningful event!

🌟 **OUR STUDENTS SHINED!** 🌟

We could not be prouder of our NAUES Dolphins! From leading the pledges and welcoming our guests to sharing a special poem and performing patriotic songs, our students did an outstanding job honoring our veterans. Their enthusiasm, respect, and pride made this celebration especially memorable!

🎶 **A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR MUSICAL PERFORMERS!**

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the **North Augusta High School Chorus** for sharing their beautiful voices and to the **NAHS JROTC Color Guard** for their participation in our ceremony. Your contributions added so much meaning and dignity to our celebration!

We are especially proud of our very own **North Augusta Elementary Chorus**, under the direction of **Mr. Palmer!** Their wonderful performances reflected the dedication, preparation, and hard work of our talented students. What a beautiful way to express our gratitude through music! 🎶💙💛

🇺🇸 **HONORING OUR SPECIAL GUEST**

We were honored to welcome our keynote speaker, **Chief Petty Officer Michael Haggerty, United States Navy (Retired)**. Thank you for your service and for sharing this special occasion with our school community!

💙💛 **BEHIND EVERY WONDERFUL PROGRAM IS AN AMAZING TEAM!**

A very special thank you to **Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Lewis, and Mr. Palmer**, who worked closely with our students to prepare them for today's Veterans Day program! From practicing presentations and patriotic songs to building confidence and helping students understand the importance of honoring our veterans, their time, dedication, patience, and encouragement were evident throughout the entire celebration. Their hard work helped our students shine and made today's program truly special!

We also extend our sincere appreciation to **ALL of our teachers, faculty, and staff** who worked together to support our students and help make this wonderful celebration possible. It takes a team to create such a meaningful event, and we are grateful for everyone's contributions!

❤️ **TO OUR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES — THANK YOU!**

To every veteran who joined us today, thank you for allowing us the privilege of honoring you. To the families and friends who attended, thank you for being part of this special celebration and supporting our students.

Most importantly, to **ALL veterans**, we thank you for your courage, dedication, sacrifices, and service to our country. Your commitment to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten.

🇺🇸 **Today was more than a celebration — it was an opportunity for our students to learn the importance of gratitude, patriotism, respect, and honoring those who have served.**

**From all of us at North Augusta Elementary School, THANK YOU, VETERANS!** ❤️🤍💙

🐬💙💛 **#NAUESDolphins #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #HonoringOurHeroes #DolphinPride #NorthAugustaElementary #ACPSDcelebrates**

❤️🏃‍♀️ **THE FINAL COUNTDOWN IS ON! KIDS HEART CHALLENGE!** 🏃‍♂️❤️

🐬💙💛 **Dolphin Families, there's still time to make a HEARTFELT difference!**

North Augusta Elementary School's **Kids Heart Challenge** is almost over, but it's not too late to join the fun, support a wonderful cause, and help save lives! ❤️

Through our partnership with the **American Heart Association**, our Dolphins are learning that having a healthy heart means more than staying active. It also means knowing how to help others in an emergency!

❤️ **LIFESAVING SKILLS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!**

We encourage every family to learn and practice:
🚨 How to call 9-1-1 in an emergency

❤️ How to perform Hands-Only CPR

🧠 How to recognize the warning signs of a stroke using B.E. F.A.S.T.

These important skills can make a difference when every second counts!

🌟 **THERE'S STILL TIME TO PARTICIPATE!**

✅ **Sign Up Today!** Visit https://heart.org/schools or use the Heart Schools app.

💌 **Spread the Love!** Send 10 messages to family and friends inviting them to support our Dolphins and the American Heart Association.

🏆 **Complete Finn's Mission!** Students who complete the mission earn a Lifesaver Award and are entered for a chance to win TWO tickets to Super Bowl LXII in 2028! 🏈

❤️ **EVERY DOLPHIN CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!**

Whether your child has been participating from the beginning or is just getting started, every effort matters! Together, we can help build a community of heart heroes while supporting lifesaving research and education.

🐬 **SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL'S KIDS HEART CHALLENGE!**

❤️ **Our Official School Page:**
https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=13397&pg=company&company_id=571786

💙💛 A special THANK YOU to **Coach Kim Wilson**, our PE teacher, for encouraging our students to stay active, develop heart-healthy habits, and discover the importance of helping others!

**Let's finish strong, Dolphins! Small hearts can make a BIG difference!** ❤️🐬

#NAUESDolphins #KidsHeartChallenge #AmericanHeartAssociation #HeartHeroes #HealthyHearts #DolphinPride #ACPSDcelebrates

🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 **VETERANS, WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US TOMORROW!** ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

🐬💙💛 North Augusta Elementary School is excited to honor the brave men and women who have served our country with a special **Veterans Day Celebration!**

We warmly invite our **veterans—parents, grandparents, family members, and family friends**—to join us as we come together to celebrate your service, sacrifice, and dedication to our nation! 🇺🇸

⭐ **TOMORROW — Tuesday, November 10, 2026**

🇺🇸 **Veterans Day Program:** 1:15–1:45 PM

☕ **Light Refreshments:** Beginning at 12:45 PM in the Media Center

💙 **Location:** North Augusta Elementary School

We know this invitation comes at the last minute, but we hope our special guests can join us for an afternoon filled with **gratitude, appreciation, and Dolphin pride!** 🐬

❤️ To all our veterans, **THANK YOU!** Your courage, commitment, and service are an inspiration to our students and our entire school community.

🇺🇸 **We would be honored to celebrate YOU!** 🇺🇸

#NAUESDolphins #VeteransDay2026 #HonoringOurHeroes #ThankYouVeterans #DolphinPride #ACPSDcelebrates

🐬💙💛 NAUES WEEK AT A GLANCE! 💛💙🐬 📅 November 9–13, 2026 It's a new week at North Augusta Elementary School, and we have some exciting activities and special events planned for our Dolphins! 🐬✨ 🇺🇸 Tuesday, November 10 Veterans Day Program – 1:15 PM We look forward to honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. We are grateful for their courage, dedication, and sacrifice! ❤️🤍💙 🇺🇸 Wednesday, November 11 Veterans Day Today, we pause to recognize and thank all veterans for their service to our nation. We are forever grateful for their sacrifices and commitment to protecting our freedoms. 🐷💰 Super Saver Club A great opportunity for our young Dolphins to practice smart saving habits and learn the importance of financial responsibility! 🚌🔬 Thursday, November 12 3rd Grade Field Trip – Ruth Patrick Science Education Center Our third graders are heading out for an exciting adventure filled with hands-on learning, scientific discoveries, and exploration! We can't wait to hear about everything they learn! 💙💛 Let's make it another FIN-tastic week at NAUES! Thank you to our wonderful families, teachers, and staff for your continued support in making every week special for our Dolphins! #NAUES #DolphinPride #WeekAtAGlance #VeteransDay #LearningAdventures #DolphinsMakingWaves

🏈🏆 TOUCHDOWN FOR TEAMWORK & MATH! 🏆🏈 ⏱️ 25 Minutes. 4 Clues. 1 Mission. SAVE THE SCOREBOARD! Students in Mr. Anderson’s fourth-grade math classes put their problem-solving skills to the ultimate test as they tackled the Halftime Scoreboard Glitch Math Escape Room! 🏈🔢 🚨 THE CHALLENGE: The scoreboard suddenly lost its signal at halftime, and the clock was ticking! Students had just 25 minutes to work together, solve challenging division problems using the partial quotients strategy, and unlock four clues to restore the signal before the third quarter kicked off! 💡 Throughout the challenge, our fourth-grade mathematicians demonstrated: 🏈 Critical Thinking – Applying division strategies to solve problems. 🤝 Teamwork – Collaborating, communicating, and encouraging one another. 🧠 Problem-Solving – Using partial quotients to tackle challenging division problems. ⏰ Perseverance – Staying focused and determined while racing against the clock! What an exciting way to turn math practice into a fun, interactive learning adventure! 🎉 👏 Way to go, fourth graders! A huge shoutout to Mr. Anderson for bringing creativity, excitement, and a little football fun into the classroom while helping students strengthen their math skills! 🐬💙💛 At NAUES, learning is always a winning play! #NAUESDolphins #FourthGradeMath #MathEscapeRoom #LearningIsFun #Teamwork #ProblemSolving #PartialQuotients #DolphinPride

🐬💙💛 CELEBRATING OUR FIRST GRADE LEADERS! 💛💙🐬 🌟 Leader Loot Winners & You Rock Award Recognition! 🌟 Our first graders are showing that leadership comes in all shapes and sizes, and even our youngest Dolphins can make a BIG difference! 🐬✨ 🎉 Congratulations to our First Grade Leader Loot Winners! 🎉 These outstanding students are being recognized for demonstrating positive leadership, making responsible choices, showing kindness, and putting their best effort into everything they do! We are so proud of the wonderful examples they set for their classmates each day! 🏆💙 FIRST GRADE YOU ROCK AWARD — EDEN! 💙🏆 A very special congratulations to Eden, our First Grade You Rock Award recipient! 🌟 Eden is a shining example of what it means to be a caring, responsible, and thoughtful Dolphin! She consistently goes above and beyond to help others, often noticing what needs to be done and lending a helping hand before anyone even asks! 💛 Eden treats everyone with kindness and respect, is a friend to all, and approaches each school day with a positive attitude and a determination to do her very best. Her willingness to help, compassionate heart, and genuine care for others make her a wonderful role model for her classmates. Eden reminds us that true leadership isn't about being in charge—it's about making a positive difference in the lives of others! 🌟 👏 Congratulations to Eden and all our First Grade Leader Loot Winners! Keep leading with kindness, making great choices, and showing everyone what it means to be a NAUES Dolphin! 🐬💙💛 We are so proud of you! #NAUESDolphins #FirstGradeLeaders #LeaderLoot #YouRockAward #StudentRecognition #LeadershipInAction #DolphinPride

🐬💙💛 THIRD GRADE SCIENTISTS EXPLORE THE POWER OF TEAMWORK! 🐾🔬🌎 There’s strength in numbers, and Ms. McGurk’s third-grade scientists have been discovering just how important teamwork is in the animal kingdom! 🦁🐺🐬 As part of a fun and engaging science project, students worked collaboratively in small groups to research and create posters explaining why their chosen animal survives and thrives best when living or working in a group! Students explored how animals depend on one another for protection, finding food, caring for their young, and surviving in their natural habitats. Throughout the project, our young scientists practiced important skills, including research, critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration. Each group combined its knowledge and artistic talents to create an informative poster showcasing what they learned. 🌟 The best part? Just like the animals they studied, our students discovered that working together can help everyone succeed! 👏 Way to go, Ms. McGurk’s third-grade scientists! We love seeing our Dolphins learning, creating, and growing together! #NAUESDolphins #ThirdGradeScience #YoungScientists #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #HandsOnLearning #DolphinPride

🥋💙💛 KICKING INTO LEARNING IN PE AT NAUES! 🐬🥋 Our Dolphins are learning that karate is about so much more than kicks and punches! 🥋💪 Coach Wilson and our PE classes were excited to welcome Seigler’s Karate Center to North Augusta Elementary School for a special hands-on learning experience! Throughout this week and next, all of our students will have the opportunity to participate in exciting karate activities while discovering the importance of focus, self-discipline, respect, confidence, self-control, and teamwork! 🌟 Through movement, listening, and practicing new skills, our Dolphins are learning valuable lessons that extend far beyond the gym. Karate encourages students to believe in themselves, follow directions, show respect for others, and approach challenges with determination and a positive attitude. 👏 A HUGE Dolphin thank-you to Ms. Kyla from Seigler’s Karate Center for generously sharing her time, knowledge, and expertise with our students! We are grateful for community partners who help make learning engaging, meaningful, and FUN! 💙💛 And a special thank-you to Coach Wilson for bringing this wonderful opportunity to our PE program! 🐬 Strong bodies, focused minds, and respectful hearts — that's the Dolphin way! 🥋 #NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #PhysicalEducation #SeiglersKarateCenter #KarateInSchools #FocusDisciplineRespect #CommunityPartners #LearningBeyondTheClassroom

🐬📚💙💛 **DOLPHIN READERS ARE MAKING A SPLASH!** 💛💙📚🐬

**Readers are leaders, and our NAUES Dolphins are diving into great books!** 🌟

We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding reading accomplishments of our **Dolphin Readers Book Club** members! These dedicated students have been turning pages, exploring new adventures, expanding their imaginations, and reaching some incredible reading milestones!

📚🏅 **100 BOOK CLUB — AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT!** 🏅📚

Please join us in congratulating these fantastic readers who have reached the **100 Book Club** milestone!

⭐ Elijah G.
⭐ Journee H.
⭐ Tyler B.
⭐ Logan M.
⭐ Emily M.
⭐ Adriana S.
⭐ Naomi S.

🌟🏆 **200 BOOK CLUB — DOUBLE THE READING, DOUBLE THE CELEBRATION!** 🏆🌟

A very special round of applause goes to two extraordinary Dolphin Readers who have continued their reading journeys and reached the impressive **200 Book Club** milestone!

🎉 **Logan M.**
🎉 **Emily M.**

WOW! What an incredible accomplishment! Your enthusiasm, perseverance, and love of reading are truly inspiring! 📖✨

💙💛 **WHY READING MATTERS!**

Every book opens a door to new discoveries, strengthens vocabulary and comprehension, builds confidence, and encourages a lifelong love of learning. Whether students are exploring imaginary worlds, discovering fascinating facts, or meeting unforgettable characters, every reading experience helps them grow!

👏 **CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR DOLPHIN READERS!**

We are so proud of your hard work and dedication! A special thank-you to our families and teachers who encourage reading and help our students develop a love for books.

🐬 **Keep reading, keep dreaming, and keep making a SPLASH, Dolphins!** We can't wait to celebrate even more reading milestones throughout the school year!

📚💙💛 **At NAUES, every book counts, every reader matters, and every milestone deserves to be celebrated!**

#NAUESDolphins #DolphinReaders #100BookClub #200BookClub #ReadersAreLeaders #LoveOfReading #LiteracyMatters #MakingASplash #ACPSD

🐻🌲🔥 **ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT WILDFIRES! — SMOKEY BEAR VISITS NAUES!** 🔥🌲🐻

What a **BEAR-Y special day** at North Augusta Elementary School! 🐬💙💛

Today, our **Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade students** enjoyed an exciting and educational visit from the **U.S. Forest Service at the Savannah River Site!** We were delighted to welcome **Madison Hill, Caroline Mitchum, and a very special guest — SMOKEY BEAR!** 🐻🌳

Our young Dolphins learned valuable lessons about **wildfire prevention, fire safety, and the importance of protecting our forests, wildlife, and natural resources.**

📚 **THE TRUE STORY OF SMOKEY BEAR!**

Madison Hill shared a special read-aloud introducing students to the remarkable true story of Smokey Bear.

Students discovered that in 1950, a young black bear cub was caught in a devastating wildfire in New Mexico. The frightened cub climbed a tree to escape the flames but suffered burns to his paws and legs. Fortunately, firefighters rescued him, and he received the care he needed to recover.

The little bear became known as Smokey Bear and went on to become a living symbol of wildfire prevention, helping spread an important message to generations of Americans.

Students also learned that Smokey Bear's wildfire prevention campaign actually began in 1944, several years before the real bear cub was rescued!

🌲🔥 **SMOKEY BEAR'S FIVE RULES FOR WILDFIRE PREVENTION!**

Our students were introduced to five important rules that everyone should remember:

🐻 **Rule 1:** Only you can prevent wildfires!

🔥 **Rule 2:** Always be careful with fire.

🚫 **Rule 3:** Never play with matches or lighters.

🏕️ **Rule 4:** Always watch your campfire.

💧 **Rule 5:** Make sure your campfire is completely out before leaving it.

These simple but powerful rules remind us that preventing wildfires is everyone's responsibility. Even our youngest Dolphins can help by making safe choices, listening to trusted adults, and sharing what they have learned with their families!

🐻💚 **A SPECIAL VISITOR TO REMEMBER!**

Of course, one of the biggest highlights of the day was seeing **Smokey Bear himself!** His visit brought the story to life and helped our students make a memorable connection between what they learned and the importance of wildfire prevention.

🌳 **THANK YOU, U.S. FOREST SERVICE!**

We extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to **Madison Hill, Caroline Mitchum, and the U.S. Forest Service at the Savannah River Site** for taking time out of their busy schedules to visit our school and educate our students.

We appreciate your dedication to protecting our natural resources and inspiring the next generation to become responsible stewards of our environment.

🌎 Today's visit was a wonderful reminder that **you are never too young to make a difference!** By learning how to prevent wildfires, our Dolphins are helping protect the forests, animals, communities, and beautiful natural spaces we all enjoy.

🐻🌲 **Remember, Dolphin families: ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT WILDFIRES!**

#NAUESDolphins #SmokeyBear #OnlyYouCanPreventWildfires #USForestService #SavannahRiverSite #WildfirePrevention #FireSafety #EnvironmentalEducation #AikenCountyPublicSchools 💙💛

🐬💙💛 **CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE AT NORTH AUGUSTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!** 💛💙🐬

🌟 **PROUDLY ANNOUNCING OUR 2027–2028 NAUES SCHOOL HONOREES!** 🌟

North Augusta Elementary School is proud to recognize three exceptional members of our Dolphin family who have been selected as our **2027–2028 Teacher of the Year, Giving Even More (GEM) Recipient, and Assistant Principal of the Year!**

These outstanding individuals exemplify the dedication, compassion, leadership, and commitment to excellence that make NAUES such a special place to learn and grow.

🏆 **TEACHER OF THE YEAR**
📚 **Mrs. Stephanie Morin – Library Media Specialist**

Mrs. Morin's passion for literacy, creativity, and student success extends far beyond the walls of the media center! Through engaging lessons, innovative research projects, technology integration, and meaningful learning experiences, she inspires students to become curious, confident, and lifelong learners.

Her dedication reaches throughout our school as she collaborates with teachers, supports instructional initiatives, celebrates student achievements, promotes school activities, and strengthens connections with our families. Her enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to go above and beyond help make the library a welcoming place where every Dolphin can discover the joy of learning!

💎 **GIVING EVEN MORE (GEM) RECIPIENT – STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR**
💛 **Mrs. Eleanor Cook – Special Education Clerk**

Mrs. Cook truly embodies the meaning of **Giving Even More!** Her kindness, dependability, compassion, and outstanding work ethic make her an invaluable member of our Dolphin family.

Working diligently behind the scenes, she provides essential support to our special education department, helping ensure that important responsibilities are handled with care, professionalism, and attention to detail. Her willingness to assist others, positive attitude, and dedication to serving students, staff, and families demonstrate that some of the greatest contributions come through everyday acts of kindness and service.

Mrs. Cook's commitment to helping others succeed makes her a wonderful example of the GEM spirit!

🌟 **ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR**
🏫 **Mrs. Jessica Boyd – Assistant Principal**

Mrs. Boyd exemplifies compassionate, student-centered leadership! Her dedication to student achievement, support of teachers and staff, and commitment to building positive relationships make her an exceptional leader within our school community.

Whether encouraging students, supporting classroom instruction, collaborating with educators, assisting families, or navigating the many responsibilities of school leadership, Mrs. Boyd approaches her work with professionalism, integrity, and genuine care.

Her ability to lead with compassion, foster teamwork, and create an environment where students and staff feel supported and valued makes a lasting difference at NAUES!

💙💛 **THREE OUTSTANDING HONOREES. ONE INCREDIBLE DOLPHIN FAMILY!** 💛💙

Although their roles differ, these three remarkable individuals share a common purpose: **putting students first, supporting others, and making North Augusta Elementary School the very best it can be!**

We are especially proud that **Mrs. Morin, Mrs. Cook, and Mrs. Boyd will represent North Augusta Elementary School in the upcoming Aiken County Public School District selection process** for their respective district-level honors!

👏 Please join us in congratulating our **2027–2028 NAUES school-level honorees!** We appreciate their countless contributions, celebrate their well-deserved recognition, and wish them the very best as they advance to the district selection process!

🐬💙💛 **It's a GREAT Day to Be a North Augusta Elementary Dolphin!**

#NAUESDolphins #TeacherOfTheYear #GEMAward #AssistantPrincipalOfTheYear #DolphinPride #ACPSD #CelebratingExcellence

📢🐬 Reminder, Dolphin Families! 💙💛

📅 Mon., Nov. 2 – Professional Development Day: NO SCHOOL

🇺🇸 Tues., Nov. 3 – Election Day: NO SCHOOL

🏫 Students return Wed., Nov. 4!

Enjoy your two-day break, Dolphins! We’ll see you Wednesday! 🐬💙💛

#NAUEDolphins

💙🏠 **NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL HOMELESS YOUTH AWARENESS MONTH** 🏠💙

Every child deserves a safe place to call home, a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. 💛

Throughout November, **North Augusta Elementary School** joins communities across the nation in raising awareness about the challenges faced by children and youth experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

For many students, these challenges may include frequent moves, staying temporarily with family or friends, or living without a stable place to call home. Despite these obstacles, every child deserves **compassion, dignity, understanding, and access to a quality education.**

🐬 At NAUE, we believe that **every Dolphin matters, every child belongs, and every student deserves the opportunity to succeed!** 💙💛

Together, we can make a difference by showing kindness, offering support, and helping create a school community where all children feel safe, welcomed, and valued.

💜 **NEED ASSISTANCE OR WANT TO HELP?**

Families experiencing housing instability, facing housing challenges, or needing assistance with basic necessities are encouraged to reach out. The following school district and community resources may be able to provide guidance, assistance, and connections to additional services.

🏫 **Aiken County Public School District – McKinney-Vento Student Support**

**Kim Hall**
Student Service Worker / McKinney-Vento
Office of Federal Programs
North Augusta – Area 2
📞 **803-470-4610, ext. 31025**
📞 803-470-4610

Ms. Hall serves as a resource for families experiencing housing instability and can help connect eligible students with educational support and services under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

🏠 **South Carolina 211 (SC 211)**
📞 Dial **2-1-1**
🌐 www.sc211.org

Connects individuals and families with community resources, including housing assistance, food, utilities, and other essential services.

💜 **Community Ministry of North Augusta**
📞 **803-279-5771**
🌐 www.cmona.org

Provides assistance to qualifying individuals and families facing financial hardships and offers opportunities for community members to support neighbors in need.

💙 **Your School Counseling Office**

Families concerned about how housing instability may affect their child's education are also encouraged to contact their school's counseling office. Our school staff can help connect families with appropriate district personnel and available educational resources.

**Please remember:** Housing instability does not always mean living on the streets or in a shelter. Families staying temporarily with relatives or friends because of financial hardship or loss of housing may also qualify for educational assistance through the McKinney-Vento program.

💛 **HOW CAN OUR COMMUNITY HELP?**

A little kindness can make a lasting difference. We can support children and families by showing compassion, respecting their privacy, sharing information about available resources, and helping ensure that every child feels included and valued.

No child should feel alone because of circumstances beyond their control.

💛 **Awareness inspires compassion. Compassion inspires action. Together, we can make a difference!**

🐬💙💛 **At North Augusta Elementary, every Dolphin belongs!**

#HomelessYouthAwarenessMonth #EveryChildMatters #NAUEDolphins #EveryChildBelongs #StrongerTogether #McKinneyVento #CommunitySupport

🪶🍂 **NOVEMBER IS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH!** 🍂🪶

Throughout November, North Augusta Elementary School proudly recognizes **Native American Heritage Month**, a time to honor and celebrate the rich histories, diverse cultures, traditions, and lasting contributions of Native American peoples. ❤️

Native American communities have helped shape our nation's history and continue to enrich our country through their languages, art, storytelling, innovations, leadership, and cultural traditions.

📚 This month provides a wonderful opportunity for our Dolphins to learn about the many distinct Native American nations, explore their histories, and recognize the important contributions of Indigenous peoples, both past and present.

🌎 **Did you know?** South Carolina has a rich Native American history and is home to Indigenous communities whose cultures, traditions, and contributions remain an important part of our state's heritage today!

💛💙 At NAUE, we believe that learning about and respecting different cultures helps our students develop understanding, appreciation, and kindness toward others.

✨ **Let's celebrate, learn, and honor the stories, cultures, and contributions of Native American peoples throughout November and beyond!**

#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NAUEDolphins #CelebrateDiversity #LearningTogether #CulturalAwareness