North Augusta Elementary

💛💙🐬 Our Kindergarten Dolphins are showing leadership in the lunchroom! 🌟
After finishing their meals, students are taking responsibility by helping clean up their eating area—proving that even our youngest learners can be role models. 🧹🍴✨

We are so proud of their Dolphin spirit and teamwork! 💛💙

#NAUESDolphins #StudentLeaders #KindergartenLeadership #Responsibility

🎶🐬 Our Kindergarten Dolphins are making music! 🎶

In music class, our youngest students picked up ukuleles for the very first time and learned to strum the C chord with a steady beat. 🎵 They even played along to a song they’ve been practicing in class—and they rocked it! 🌟💛💙

We are so proud of their excitement, focus, and big smiles as they discover the joy of making music together. 🎶✨

#NAUESDolphins #MakingMusic #KindergartenRockstars #UkuleleFun

💛💙🐬 NAUES All Pro Dads Kickoff 🐬💙💛

This morning, we kicked off our ALL PRO DADS Program with an inspiring session on the topic of Consistency. 💪 Dads and their students shared meaningful time together, enjoyed delicious doughnuts 🍩, and strengthened the special bond between home and school.

🌟 Parent Tip: Consistency builds trust. Whether it’s showing up for school events, keeping routines at home, or encouraging learning each day—children thrive when they know they can count on you.

🌟 Student Tip: Consistency means doing your best every day. Even small habits—like finishing homework, being kind, or listening carefully—make a big difference over time!

👉 Mark your calendars! Our next meeting is Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 7:45–8:15 AM. The topic will be Respect, and we’d love for you to join us for another meaningful morning with your student(s).

#NAUESDolphins #AllProDads #Consistency #Respect #FamilyEngagement

💛💙 NAUES August "You Rock" Winners! 💛💙

We are thrilled to celebrate two incredible members of our Dolphin family who go above and beyond each day! 🐬✨

🍎 Teacher of the Month – Mrs. Judi Girardeau
Mrs. Girardeau is a dedicated and passionate kindergarten teacher who truly advocates for her students. She makes learning exciting and fun, sparking curiosity and joy in her classroom each day. Her love for teaching and her commitment to her students’ success inspire us all! 🌟

🌼 Staff Member of the Month – Mrs. Bethany Vorderstrasse
Mrs. Vorderstrasse is a quiet yet powerful force of kindness and love at NAUES. She works closely with our special needs students, and it’s clear how much they adore her. Her gentle spirit, patience, and daily joy brighten the halls of our school and make a difference in so many lives. 💕

👏 Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Girardeau and Mrs. Vorderstrasse for their dedication, compassion, and positive impact on our school community. They truly ROCK! 🎉

#NAUESDolphins #YouRock #TeacherOfTheMonth #StaffOfTheMonth

🇺🇸💛💙 Reminder Dolphins! 🐬
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.

✅ Classes will resume Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Enjoy the long weekend with your families! 🌟

💛💙🐬 Exciting news at NAUES! Our Leader in Me WIG (Wildly Important Goal) Store is officially open! 🎉

Once a week, students who have earned 20+ points on their grade-level day can shop at Dolphin Treasures using their Leader Loot. 🌟 Students earn Leader Loot by showing leadership, making great choices, and going above and beyond in their classrooms.

🛍️ Dolphin Treasures is extra special because it’s student-led! Our amazing Student Ambassadors take charge of pricing, stocking, and sales, gaining real-world leadership skills while helping their peers shop. 🙌

Here are a few snapshots 📸 from our first shopping trips—what a fantastic start!

Way to go, Dolphins! Keep leading the way! 💛💙🐬

🍕🐬 Spirit Night is THIS Thursday! 💛💙
Order Marco's pizza & support NAUES!

✔️ Say “DOLPHINS” in person
✔️ Use code DOLPHINS online

Every order helps our school! 🎉

📰 Dolphin News is here! 🐬💛💙
Click below to view the NAUES Newsletter for August 27, 2025: https://secure.smore.com/n/ktcw2

🎉🍕 NAUES Spirit Night is THIS Thursday, August 28th! 🐬💛💙

Take the night off from cooking—grab a pizza and help support our Dolphins! ✨

📌 Be sure to say “DOLPHINS” when ordering in person 🗣️
📌 Ordering online? Use code DOLPHINS at checkout 💻

Every order helps our school—thank you for your support! 💛💙🐬

Reminder
💛💙 NAUES All Pro Dad is Back! 💛💙

All Pro Dad is a special program where dads, grandfathers, uncles, and father figures come together with their children for a monthly morning gathering filled with encouragement, connection, and conversation.

Each session includes a short, meaningful discussion on a character-building theme, fun activities, and time to bond with your child. These mornings are a wonderful way to:
✅ Strengthen your relationship with your child
✅ Start the day inspired and connected
✅ Meet and build community with other dads

📅 All Pro Dad Calendar 2025–2026 (7:45–8:15 AM)

8/28/25 – Kickoff 🎉

9/25/25 – Respect 🙌

10/30/25 – Determination 💪

11/20/25 – Confidence 🌟

12/11/25 – Joy 🎄

1/29/26 – Optimism 🌞

2/26/26 – Responsibility 📝

3/19/26 – Patience ⏳

4/30/26 – Friendliness 🤝

5/2/26 – Compassion ❤️

✨ Because great dads make great kids! ✨

We hope to see you at our first gathering on Thursday, August 28th at 7:45 AM!

#NAUES #AllProDad #DolphinPride

💻🤖✨ Coding Camp is Coming! ✨🤖💻

Attention 3rd–5th Grade Dolphins! 🐬 Get ready for four days of creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on fun at Coding Camp, happening September 29 – October 2 from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Mossy Creek Elementary. 🚀

Campers will dive into exciting STEM activities, including:
🔹 Programming Sphero Robots
🔹 Flying Drones
🔹 Creating with 3D Printing
🔹 Designing with Makey-Makey
🔹 …and much more! 🌟

This incredible experience is designed to spark innovation and build 21st century skills — all while having a blast with friends! 🙌

📌 Important Details:

Open to students in Grades 3–5

Parents are responsible for transportation 🚗

Registration opens September 10 at 4:00 PM — scan the QR code on the flyer to secure your spot! 📝✨

Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Join us for an unforgettable adventure in coding, creativity, and collaboration. 💛💙

#CodingCamp #FutureInnovators

🌟🪄 Meet Mr. Gnomey! 🏆✨

Ms. Smith’s 2nd grade class kicked off their first week as Gnome of Goodness winners with lots of fun and excitement! 🎉 Mr. Gnomey joined the class for lunch 🍎🥪 and even had a blast sliding into recess fun on the playground! 🎠😄

We can’t wait to see where Mr. Gnomey’s adventures take him next week… Stay tuned! 💛💙🐬

#NAUES #GnomeOfGoodness #DolphinLeaders

🌟🏆 Gnome of Goodness Awards! 🏆🌟

For the past few weeks, our amazing Activity Teachers have been carefully watching for classes that go above and beyond in demonstrating respectful, responsible, and positive behavior during Activity time. 🎨🎶🤸‍♂️📚

To celebrate these efforts, one class in each grade level has been awarded the Gnome of Goodness — a friendly competition designed to encourage teamwork, kindness, and leadership in every Activity class. 🪄✨

🎉 The following classes have earned the honor of keeping their Grade Level Gnome for the next three weeks:
👏 Kindergarten - Mrs. Kowalchuk
👏First Grade - Ms. Neely
👏Second Grade - Ms. Smith
👏Third Grade - Mrs. Spires
👏Fourth Grade - Ms. Ware
👏Fifth Grade - Ms. Null

These classes will proudly care for their Gnome as a reminder of the positive choices that earned them this recognition. 💛💙

But the fun doesn’t stop here! Our Activity Teachers are already on the lookout for the next round of winners. Which classes will rise to the challenge and show their best behavior to earn the Gnome of Goodness next time? 🐬🙌

Keep up the great work, Dolphins — the gnomes are watching! 😉✨

#NAUES #GnomeOfGoodness #DolphinLeaders

🙌💛💙 High Five Friday at NAUES! 🐬✨

What a way to kick off the morning! Our students were greeted with cheers, smiles, and high fives as North Augusta High School athletes — including cheerleaders and football players — joined us during car drop-off. 🚗🎉 Their energy and encouragement set the perfect tone for a fun and successful Friday! 🌟

We are so grateful to Coach Bush and the amazing high school students for taking time to support our young learners. Their leadership, positivity, and school spirit inspire our Dolphins to start the day with confidence and excitement. 💪💛💙

A big Dolphin THANK YOU to our high school leaders for showing what it means to lift others up and spread positivity in our school community. 🐬🙌 #HighFiveFriday #NAUES #OneTownOneFamily #NAHS #NorthAugustaHIghSchool

🎉💛 First Grade Leader Loot Champions + Our “You Rock” Superstar! 💙🎉

This week, our fantastic First Grade Dolphins made waves with another exciting round of Leader Loot! 🐬✨ These students have been shining examples of respect, responsibility, and readiness to learn — showing everyone what true leadership looks like at NAUES. 🌟

All week long, our Dolphins earned Leader Loot tickets by making positive choices, being role models for their classmates, and proving that great habits lead to great rewards. 💪 While every ticket is a win, the biggest prize is the confidence, kindness, and leadership skills they are building each day. 🙌

On Friday, our lucky winners were drawn and celebrated for their commitment to excellence! 🎊 And a special spotlight goes to this week’s “You Rock” Winner — a kind and thoughtful leader who shines on the playground by sharing toys, showing kindness, and always using her best manners. 🌈💖

We are so proud of our First Grade Dolphins for leading with heart, respect, and positivity. Keep swimming strong, leaders — you inspire us all! 🐬💛💙

🍪💛💙 Sweet Treats for Our Teachers! 🐬✨

A huge thank you to First Baptist Church of North Augusta for surprising our teachers with a wonderful selection of cookies today! Your kindness made our afternoon professional development sessions so much sweeter. 🥰

We are grateful for your continued love and support of our Dolphin family! 💛💙

#NAUESDolphins #CommunityPartners #Gratitude

🚗🐬 Safety First with Our Dolphins! 💛💙

A big shoutout to our Afternoon Front Door Car Duty Safety Patrol students! 🌟 Each afternoon, they do an amazing job helping our younger Dolphins find the correct pole and safely load into their cars.

Their leadership, responsibility, and kindness make dismissal smooth and safe every single day. 🙌✨

#NAUESDolphins #StudentLeaders #SafetyFirst

🎨💛💙 Dolphin Talent on Display! 🐬✨

We are so proud of the incredible artistic talents of two of our very own teachers!

Mrs. Megan Whisnant created a beautiful hand-painted dolphin picture that now welcomes everyone in our front office.

Mrs. Kristina Todd painted a stunning piece featuring our NAUES dolphin logo alongside the American and South Carolina flags 🇺🇸🌸—a special gift presented to Congressman Joe Wilson during his recent visit.

Their creativity and school spirit shine brightly, reminding us that our teachers inspire both inside and outside the classroom! 🌟

#NAUESDolphins #TeacherTalent #DolphinPride

🇺🇸 Honoring Tradition & Respect 💛💙

Today, two of our students had the privilege of learning from Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer Mike Haggerty as they respectfully retired the flags outside NAUES. Chief Haggerty shared a bit of flag history, guided them through the proper procedures for lowering and folding, and modeled the pride and honor that comes with this important tradition.

Moments like these remind us of the value of respect, patriotism, and community service—lessons that go far beyond the classroom. 🙌🐬✨

#NAUESDolphins #RespectAndHonor #PatriotismInAction