North Augusta Elementary

🎶 Feel the Beat at North Augusta Elementary! 🎶

Second graders in Mr. Palmer’s music class were grooving with rhythm sticks this week—and the energy was electric! With each tap, click, and beat, students explored how music is organized into sets of 2, 3, and 4 beats, learning all about meter in the most hands-on way. Whether it was duple, triple, or quadruple time, these young musicians were counting, moving, and jamming like pros!

🪵✨ Why rhythm sticks? They’re the perfect tool for helping students feel the beat, develop coordination, and connect movement to musical structure. Plus, they make learning rhythm super fun!

📚 Learning in Action This activity aligns with the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards for Visual and Performing Arts (2020):

2.M.PR.4 – Demonstrate and describe how music’s expressive qualities (such as dynamics, tempo, and meter) can support a specific purpose.

2.M.CR.1 – Improvise rhythmic and melodic ideas, and describe connection to specific purpose and context.

2.M.R.3 – Identify and describe meter in music.

🎵 These young musicians are building a strong foundation in rhythm, creativity, and musical expression—one beat at a time!

📸 Stay tuned for more musical moments from Mr. Palmer’s class. At North Augusta Elementary, we don’t just learn music… we live it! 🎤💃

🍦💛 Fourth Grade “Where We Live” Project 💙🍦

During the first weeks of school, Mrs. Lewis’s 4th grade Social Studies class got creative with a sweet twist on geography — the **Ice Cream Cone “Where We Live” Project”! 🐬✨

Students built colorful paper ice cream cones, stacking scoops from smallest to largest location:
🏫 Class → Grade → School → City → County → State → Country → Continent → Planet → Galaxy 🌍🌌

This hands-on activity helped students learn how to identify and organize the different levels of where they live — from their own classroom all the way to our Milky Way galaxy! 🌟

📚 SC Social Studies Standards in Action (4th Grade):

4.G.1: Use geographic representations to explain relationships between locations and places in South Carolina, the United States, and the world.

4.G.1.1: Identify the absolute and relative location of places using geographic tools and terms.

This fun, memorable project not only reinforced mapping and location skills but also set the tone for an exciting year of learning about our place in the world. Way to go, 4th Grade Dolphins! 💪🐬

#NAUESDolphins #SocialStudies #WhereWeLive #DolphinPride #HandsOnLearning

💛💙 Shining Bright in Third Grade! 💙💛

In Ms. McGurk’s class, several amazing Dolphins were caught “shining bright” 🌟 ten times — earning themselves the ultimate reward… a desk pet! 🐾✨

In our class, students earn a star each time they’re spotted on task, working hard, and doing their very best. Once they collect 10 stars, they get to choose a special desk pet to keep them company while they learn. 🐬📚

This fun reward celebrates positive habits, responsibility, and effort — and we couldn’t be prouder of our shining stars! Keep up the amazing work, Third Grade! 🙌

#NAUESDolphins #ShiningBright #DeskPets #PositiveBehavior #ThirdGradeStars #DolphinPride

🎉💛 First Grade Leader Loot Winners! 💙🎉

This week, our amazing First Grade Dolphins wrapped up another exciting Leader Loot drawing — celebrating students who have gone above and beyond to show respect, responsibility, and readiness to learn. 🐬✨

Throughout the week, these young leaders earned Leader Loot tickets by making positive choices and setting a great example for others. Every ticket was a chance to win, but the real prize is the leadership skills and positive habits they’re building every day! 💪

Each Friday, a few names are drawn at random, and our winners are recognized for their outstanding behavior and dedication to living out our school expectations. 🙌

We are so proud of our first graders for continuing to lead the way at NAUES — keep it up, Dolphins! 💛💙

Congratulations to this week’s First Grade “You Rock” Award winner! 🏆🐬
You were recognized for always being kind to everyone and trying your best every single day. Your positive attitude and effort make our Dolphin family shine! ✨

Keep up the amazing work — you truly rock! 🎉

#NAUESDolphins #LeaderLoot #FirstGradeLeaders #PositiveBehavior #DolphinPride

💛💙 Fourth Grade Dolphins Put Their Budgeting Skills to the Test! 💙💛

Today, our NAUES fourth graders became smart shoppers using Food Lion sale flyers! 🛒🐬
They explored BOGO deals, worked within a set budget, and created their own grocery lists — recording the actual prices and rounding to the nearest dollar to stay on track.

This real-world math activity not only sharpened their addition, subtraction, and rounding skills but also helped them understand smart spending and financial decision-making — important life skills they’ll use for years to come!

📚 SC Math Standards in Action:

4.NSBT.4: Fluently add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.

4.MDA.2: Solve real-world problems involving measurements and calculations.

4.NSBT.5: Apply place value to round multi-digit numbers to any place.

Way to go, fourth grade! You’re proving that math matters in the real world! 🏆✨

#NAUESDolphins #MathInAction #RealWorldLearning #DolphinPride #SCStandards #FoodLionNorthAugusta

💛💙 We ❤️ Our NAUES PTO! 💙💛

Our amazing PTO works hard all year to make our school an even better place for our Dolphins to learn and grow! 🐬✨
They’ve planned an incredible lineup of events for the 2025–2026 school year — check out the Save the Date image below so you don’t miss a thing!

📅 Mark your calendars now and join in the fun!

🙌 We always need helping hands! Whether you can give an hour, an afternoon, or more, every bit of your time makes a big difference for our school community.

💌 If you’re interested in volunteering, reach out to our PTO — we would love to have you join us in creating wonderful memories for our students!

https://forms.gle/keTQvL5jDW154K5W7

#NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #PTO #SaveTheDate #WeLoveOurPTO #NAUESFamily

PTO POD RACING FUNDRAISER
Help PTO kick this year into HIGH GEAR!!!!!!

Aug 11th – Aug 15th

Collection ends at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 15th

Grades compete against one another to raise the most donations for the PTO. 100% of the funds raised go directly to the students. Please send in coins, cash, checks made out to North Augusta Elementary PTO, or donate online with the QR code below. Check the sofa cushions, pockets before doing laundry, cars, and safely check the ground while walking for extra money. Send money in an envelope with POD Race and your student’s grade marked on the envelope. Teachers will collect these and turn them into the PTO. If you’re donating online, be sure to select your child’s grade in the drop-down box.
Each day, money will be collected and the PTO Bulletin Board will be updated to show which grade is in the lead. Follow along on Facebook or listen for the school announcements for the update. The grade that raises the most money at the end of the week will win a Pizza Party and a prize. (Any grade that raises $600 or more will also win a pizza party.)
ALL money raised from pod racing will be used to support our students and teachers by providing grants to assist with field trips and other educational experiences for our children.

Online donations can be made through the following link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KQVE8KCH8AEWU

🌟 Leading by Example! 🐬💛

Some of our amazing 5th grade students stepped up in a big way this week by helping Mrs. Alee's young learners navigate their classroom centers. From modeling routines to offering encouragement, these students showed what it truly means to be NAUES LEADers — Leading, Encouraging, and Always Doing what’s right! 🙌✨

We’re so proud of their kindness, patience, and leadership. This is what Dolphin pride looks like in action! 💙🐬

#NAUESDolphins #StudentLeaders #LEADersInAction #MentorMoments #KindnessCounts #DolphinPride

🚌💛 A Big Dolphin THANK YOU to Our Amazing Bus Drivers! 💙🐬

We’re sending heartfelt appreciation to our wonderful bus drivers for helping us kick off the school year with smooth rides, warm smiles, and safe travels! 🛑✨

Pictured here are two of our fantastic drivers who go above and beyond each day to ensure our students start and end their day with care and kindness. 🚍👏

Thank you for being the first friendly faces our students see each morning — your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed! 💛💙

#NAUESDolphins #ThankABusDriver #BackToSchool #WeAppreciateYou #SchoolHeroes #DolphinPride

2025 Scholastic Fall Book Fair! North Augusta Elementary September 4th – 12th

We are excited to announce that the NAUE Fall Scholastic Book Fair will take place in the Library Media Center from September 4th – 12th, open daily from 7:20 AM – 2:00 PM. Students will visit the book fair during their scheduled activity time in the Media Center. Below, you’ll find the dates for our scheduled lunch events. If you are unable to attend on your child’s grade-level day, please know you are welcome to visit us on any day during the fair!


Volunteers Needed for the Book Fair!

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make our Book Fair a success. If you’re able to assist, please use the link below to select a time and join the fun!

Please note: All volunteers must complete the online volunteer training for this school year prior to the event date. Thank you for your support!


Book Fair Volunteer Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4DAFA72BA0F85-57692510-2025



Volunteer Training Link: For Volunteer Training Click Here or visit our school website for link https://www.acpsd.net/o/naues/page/volunteering



Lunch With Someone You Love Schedule

Thursday, September 4th – Fifth Grade
Friday, September 5th - Kindergarten
Monday, September 8th - First Grade
Tuesday, September 9th - Second Grade
Wednesday, September 10th - Third Grade
Thursday, September 11th – Fourth Grade

📢 Early Dismissal & Interim Reports 🗓️
Tuesday, August 20

Please note that students will be dismissed early at 11:30 AM. 🚌
Quarter 1 Interim Reports will also be sent home on this day. 📝

Be sure to check your child’s folder or backpack and take a moment to review their progress so far this quarter. Let’s keep working together for a successful school year! 💛💙

#NAUESDolphins #EarlyDismissal #InterimReports #StayInformed

📚✨ You're Invited! ✨👨‍🏫

Join us at North Augusta Elementary for our Title I Meeting & Meet the Teacher Night
📅 Thursday, August 14
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

We’ll begin the evening with our annual Title I Meeting in the cafeteria, where you'll learn more about how we support student learning and family engagement through our Title I program. Then, head to your child’s classroom for Meet the Teacher Night — a wonderful opportunity to connect with teachers, see where your child learns, and start the year strong together! 💛💙

Let’s work hand-in-hand to make this school year the best one yet! We can’t wait to see you there! 🐬📖

#NAUESDolphins #MeetTheTeacher #TitleIMeeting #BackToSchool2025 #StrongerTogether #ParentPartnership

🍎✨ A Heartfelt Thank You to Edward Jones – North Augusta! ✨🍎

North Augusta Elementary School extends our deepest gratitude to Edward Jones Financial in North Augusta, SC, for their generous donation of school supplies for our students — and for the delicious platter of cookies that sweetened our day! 💛💙

Your kindness and continued support help ensure our students have the tools they need to succeed and feel valued from the very first day. We are incredibly thankful to be part of such a caring and generous community.

Thank you for being an outstanding community partner — your investment in education makes a lasting impact! 🙌📚🍪

#ThankYou #CommunityPartners #NAUESDolphins #EdwardJones #GratefulHearts #BackToSchool #ItTakesAVillage

💰✍️ Real-World Math in Action! 🧠📄

Ms. Ryan’s 4th grade students at North Augusta Elementary put their number knowledge to the test this week by writing checks — a fun and practical way to practice writing multi-digit numbers in word form!

Using real-world financial literacy skills, students engaged in hands-on learning to strengthen their understanding of place value and number representation, key skills in the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards for Mathematics:

📘 4.NSBT.2 – Read and write numbers through the hundred-thousands using standard form, word form, and expanded form.

This interactive activity gave students a taste of how math connects to everyday life — and they had a blast while doing it!

Way to go, 4th Grade Dolphins, for being responsible learners and applying your math skills in meaningful ways! 🐬💛💙

#NAUESDolphins #FourthGradeMath #RealWorldLearning #SCCCRStandards #FinancialLiteracy #MathIsEverywhere

🎉💛 First Grade Leader Loot Fun! 💙🎉

This past Friday (8/1/25), our fantastic First Grade Dolphins held their very first Leader Loot drawing of the school year — and what an exciting celebration of leadership it was!

Over the past few weeks, these young leaders have been working hard to demonstrate respectful behavior, responsibility, and positive choices across campus. As they modeled what it means to be a North Augusta Leader, students earned Leader Loot tickets — which were then entered into our weekly drawing.

🎟️ The more Leader Loot tickets earned, the better the chance of being selected — but the real reward is the positive habits being built every day. 💪

Each Friday in First Grade, a few lucky winners are drawn at random and celebrated for their outstanding behavior, leadership, and commitment to our school expectations. 🙌

We’re so proud of all our first-grade students for showing what it means to be Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn — keep leading the way, Dolphins! 🐬✨

#NAUESDolphins #LeaderLoot #StudentLeadership #PositiveBehavior #FirstGradeStars #DolphinPride 💛💙

🏀⚽️🎾 Recess Just Hit a Whole New Level at NAUES! 🎾⚽️🏀

Our fabulous 5th grade Dolphins were on the move today, enjoying some friendly competition and fun in the sun during recess — and guess who joined in? None other than Mr. Badillo, our awesome principal! 💛💙

From kickball to football and everything in between, it was a blast watching students and leadership play side by side, showing that learning, teamwork, and joy extend far beyond the classroom.

At North Augusta Elementary, we believe in building strong minds AND strong connections! 💪🐬

#NAUESDolphins #RecessRocks #PrincipalPlaytime #LearningThroughPlay #DolphinStrong #LoveWhereYouLearn 💛💙

📚✨ Kindergarten Storytime Spotlight! ✨📚
Today, our amazing Kindergarten students in Mrs. Kowalchuk’s class enjoyed storytime — and what a success it was! 💛💙

We are so proud of these young learners for already showing model storytime behavior — sitting attentively, listening respectfully, and engaging thoughtfully with the book. From asking meaningful questions to making connections to their own experiences, our students are off to a fantastic start! 🌟

This fun and engaging activity supports the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards for English Language Arts (ELA), including:
📖 K.RL.1 – With guidance and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
👂 K.RL.10 – Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.
💬 K.SL.1 – Participate in collaborative conversations with peers and adults about kindergarten topics and texts.

Way to go, Dolphins! 🐬 We’re excited to watch these bright minds grow and shine throughout the year!

#NAUESDolphins #KindergartenMagic #StorytimeSuccess #SCStandardsInAction #LoveWhereYouLearn #DolphinPride 💛💙📘

🌟 Shoutout to Our Rockstar Admin Team! 🌟

We’re kicking off the school year with immense gratitude for the heart and hustle of our incredible leadership team — Principal Mr. Badillo, Assistant Principal Mrs. Boyd, and Assistant Principal Ms. Clark! 💛💙

From the moment our Dolphins step through the doors, this dynamic trio is there — offering high-fives, lending helping hands, and making sure every student feels seen, supported, and ready to learn. Today, Mr. Badillo even stepped in to assist with breakfast service 🍎🥣 — just one of the many ways our admin team goes above and beyond to ensure our students start their day with a smile.

Whether they’re leading with vision, supporting staff, solving problems behind the scenes, or rolling up their sleeves for the everyday details — their dedication is unmatched.

👏 Thank you, Mr. Badillo, Mrs. Boyd, and Ms. Clark, for leading with compassion, consistency, and care. Your daily efforts do not go unnoticed. We are so lucky to have you guiding our Dolphin family into another amazing school year! 🐬✨

#NAUESDolphins #LeadershipMatters #AboveAndBeyond #GratefulHeart #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork #LeadingWithLove #DolphinStrong

💰🐬 $uper $avings Wednesdays at NAUES! 🐬💰

We’re excited to remind our NAUES families that the Security Federal Bank $uper $avings Club (formerly the Looney Tunes Saving Club) will be visiting every Wednesday during the school year!

The $uper $avings Club is a fun and exciting way to help children 11 and under build smart saving habits. Representatives from Security Federal Bank will be on campus weekly to collect deposits and encourage our young savers.

✅ How to Join:
• Open an account at any Security Federal Bank branch or online https://www.securityfederalbank.com/personal/savings/youth-savings-accounts
• Or open one during in-school banking days
• Applications are also available in the NAUES front office

This program is open to children in Aiken, Edgefield, Lexington, and Richland counties in South Carolina and Columbia County, Georgia.

Start the habit of saving early—it’s $mart! 💛💙
#NAUES #DolphinDollars #SuperSavingsClub #SecurityFederalBank #FinancialLiteracyForKids

🎉 Birthday Celebrations at North Augusta Elementary 🎉
We love to celebrate our Dolphins, but to keep our school day running smoothly, we kindly ask families to follow our birthday celebration guidelines:

🎂 In-Class Celebrations
Birthday celebrations must be coordinated in advance with your child’s classroom teacher (please allow several days' notice).
If you'd like to send in treats, please remember:

Limit to two store-bought items (examples: cupcakes, cookies, donuts, juice boxes, or individual chip bags).

Treats will be shared during lunch or at a time the teacher selects.

📬 Party Invitations
Invitations may only be distributed at school if every child in the class is invited.

🎈 Deliveries
Please note that balloons, flowers, or gift deliveries are not permitted during the school day.

🌟 Want a Fun & Special Way to Celebrate?
Join our Happy Birthday Club!
For a small donation, you can have your child’s birthday celebrated on our school’s electronic sign — a fun way to make their day extra bright while helping support special events at NAUES.

Stop by the front office for more details and to pick up a form!

Thank you for helping us keep birthday celebrations joyful and manageable for everyone! 💛💙🐬