North Augusta Elementary

🌟 A Huge THANK YOU to Our Amazing Sponsors! 🌟 Today, March 24, 2025, Aiken County librarians came together to host the District Battle of the Books for our elementary schools—and what a day it was! 📚🔥 Every team gave it their all, showcasing incredible knowledge and passion for reading. After some fierce competition, East Aiken School of the Arts took home the championship title! 🏆🎉 This event wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of our sponsors! Your generosity—whether through donations, food, drinks, books, prizes, or even the use of your facilities—helped make this an unforgettable experience for our students. We are beyond grateful to: 🙏 ABBE Regional Library System, Aiken County Media Educators, Bridgestone, Chartwells, Chick-fil-A of Aiken, Chick-fil-A of North Augusta, Follett, Hankinson Boxing Gym, Junior Library Guild, McDonald's of Aiken, Millbrook Baptist Church, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Pelican’s SnoBalls North Augusta, Perma-Bound, Quality Printing, Rauton Fencing, Sonic of Aiken, South Carolina State Library, Stars and Strikes, Ann and Kristy Yaun A huge shoutout to our dedicated volunteers and librarians who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this event a success! 👏💙 Next up: Middle School Battles on Wednesday! Stay tuned for more book-loving excitement! 📖⚡ #BattleOfTheBooks #ThankYouSponsors #AikenCounty #ReadersAreLeaders #GratefulHeart #ACPS

📚🐬 Go Dashing Dolphins! 🐬📚 Today, North Augusta Elementary’s Battle of the Books team competed in the Aiken County District Battle of the Books at Millbrook Baptist Church—and they were AMAZING! 🎉🏆 A huge shoutout to Lily, Melodee, Archie, Ethan, Carolyn, and Anna Kate for their dedication and teamwork! We’re thrilled to share that The Dashing Dolphins placed 2nd out of 21 teams! 🥈✨ Your enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and love for reading made us proud! This event wouldn’t be possible without our incredible sponsors, volunteers, and librarians—thank you for supporting our readers! 🙌📖 #NAUEReads #BattleOfTheBooks #GoDolphins #ReadersAreLeaders

📏🍃 Math + Nature = Hands-On Learning! 🍃📏 Today, Mrs. Pope’s 5th-grade math students took their learning outdoors! 🌿✨ They collected leaves, measured their lengths, and created line plots to display their data—applying South Carolina Math Standard 5.MDA.2 in a fun, real-world way! By working with real objects, students deepened their understanding of measurement, data organization, and graphing—essential skills for problem-solving and critical thinking. 📊🔢 Plus, what’s better than enjoying fresh air while learning? ☀️👏 Great job, young mathematicians! Keep exploring, measuring, and learning! 💡📖 #NAUEMath #HandsOnLearning #SCMathStandards #RealWorldMath #STEMEducation

🎭✨ Experience the Magic of The Lion King! ✨🎭 🌟 North Augusta Elementary proudly presents Disney’s The Lion King under the brilliant direction of Steven Palmer! 🌟 📅 Date: March 27, 2025 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: North Augusta Elementary Our incredibly talented students, along with a dedicated team of volunteers, have been working tirelessly all year to bring this beloved musical to life. 🦁🎶 From breathtaking costumes to unforgettable performances, this one-time-only event promises to be a spectacular night of music, dance, and heartwarming storytelling. 🎶 Feel the rhythm. Hear the roar. Be part of the magic! 🎶 You won’t want to miss this unforgettable journey to the Pride Lands! 🌅✨ Mark your calendars, spread the word, and join us for an evening of pure enchantment! #NAETheLionKing #FeelTheRoar #MusicalMagic #TheLionKingLive 🦁🎭🎶

🍕🎉 Pizza + Progress = Party Time! 🎉🍕 Mrs. Avila’s first graders celebrated their amazing growth on the MAP test with a well-earned pizza party! 🍕✨ Their hard work in reading & math paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder! Way to go, superstars! 🌟📚➕ #MAPGrowth #NAUESShines

📚✨ A Reading Role Model! ✨📚 Today, a brave 2nd grader stepped into a kindergarten classroom to share the joy of reading! 📖💛 The younger students were captivated as their older peer read aloud, inspiring a love for books and learning. Way to lead by example! 👏 #

📚✏️ Fifth Graders Take a Stand! ✏️📚 Today, Mrs. Benson’s 5th graders tackled argumentative writing like pros! 💡 They used text evidence to debate whether homework is (or isn’t) beneficial—and their reasoning skills were on fire! 🔥 By citing strong evidence, students met South Carolina ELA Standard 5.W.1—writing opinion pieces with clear claims, reasoning, and support. 🎯 It’s amazing to see their critical thinking in action! Way to go, young scholars! Keep sharpening those writing skills—you’re building the future, one argument at a time! 👏✍️ #FutureLeaders #NAUESWritingStars #SCStandards #CriticalThinking

📊🍎 Math in Action at Food Lion! 🍎📊 North Augusta Elementary’s 4th & 5th graders had an amazing time at Math Night at Food Lion #2666 on March 20! 🛒✨ They tackled real-world math challenges, practiced problem-solving, and even won awesome prizes—all while having tons of fun! 🎉 Last Thursday, our 2nd & 3rd graders also joined in on the excitement, showing off their math skills in a hands-on, interactive way! Both nights were a huge success, reinforcing that math isn’t just in the classroom—it’s everywhere! 🔢👏 A HUGE thank you to Glenda Rodriguez and the fantastic team at Food Lion #2666 for their hospitality, hard work, and dedication to our students and the North Augusta community. 💙 We also want to give a special shoutout to our very own Regina Hall (School Counselor) and Ashley Clark (Instructional Coach) for their incredible effort in making these events possible! 🌟 Way to go, NAUES students—you’re making math magic happen! 🏆✏️ #MathNight #RealWorldLearning #FoodLion2666 #NAUEShines

🎉 Congrats to Our North Augusta Elementary Lexia Leaders for this Week! 🎉 We’re celebrating our amazing students who have earned their Lexia Certificates of Completion! 🏅✨ What is Lexia? It’s a computer-assisted learning program that helps students build reading skills at their own pace. Their hard work and dedication have paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder! 📖💡 👏 Join us in cheering on our North Augusta Elementary Lexia Leaders! Keep up the fantastic work! #LexiaChampions #ReadingSuccess #ProudMoment #NAUE

💪🌟 First Grade Leaders Loot Winners & You Rock Award! 💪🌟 🌟🏆 HUGE congratulations to our incredible First Grade Leaders Loot winners for the week of March 17th - 21st! 🌟 🏆 Your hard work, leadership, and kindness are absolutely AMAZING, and we couldn’t be prouder! 💪✨ 🎸🎖️ Special shoutout to our You Rock Award winner! 🎸🎖️ Your unstoppable positivity, dedication, and inspiring attitude light up our school every day. Keep shining bright! 💡💛 Let’s keep the energy going and make next week even MORE amazing! 🚀🌟 #NAUELeaders #LeadersLoot #YouRockAward #FirstGradeStars #KeepShining

🐾🐶 A Paws-itively Adorable Visit! 🐶🐾 Today, our Pre-K students at North Augusta Elementary had a VERY special visitor—Reba the Therapy Dog! 🦴🐕 From the moment she walked in, tails wagged (well, mostly just hers 😉), and little faces lit up with pure joy! Reba adored every cuddle, belly rub, and tiny hug she received, and the feeling was mutual! ❤️ Our littlest learners giggled as she gently nuzzled them, sat patiently for pets, and spread paws-itive vibes all around. Therapy dogs like Reba bring comfort, confidence, and connection to young minds, making learning even more special. Seeing our students bond with her was a heartwarming reminder of the power of kindness—both furry and human! 🐾💛 Thank you, Reba, for being the best girl and making today extra special! We can't wait for your next visit! 🥰🐕✨ #TherapyDogMagic #RebaTheGoodGirl #NAESLittlesLoveReba

Reminder! 🌟 Unified Spirit Week at North Augusta Elementary! 🌟 The SPED department is beyond excited to announce Unified Spirit Week next week! 🎉 Let’s come together to celebrate inclusion, acceptance, and the power of community. We encourage everyone to participate and share in the activities—let’s make this week a success and show our support for all of our friends! 🙌 This week is a great opportunity to learn more about our friends with disabilities and the importance of accepting everyone's unique abilities. ✨ Remember: Language affects Attitudes. Attitudes impact Actions. Actions create Change. Let’s CHOOSE TO INCLUDE all students! 💙 🗓️ Spirit Week Themes: Monday: Wear Tie Dye 🎨 Tuesday: Wear Team Shirt 🏅 Wednesday: Wear your Favorite Holiday Attire 🎄🎉 Thursday: Dress as a Tourist 🏖️ Friday: Tacky Day!!! 😂 Let’s make it a week to remember! 💫 #UnifiedSpiritWeek #ChooseToInclude #NorthAugustaElementary #InclusionMatters #UnifiedCommunity

🌟 Celebrating Our 2025 Teachers and Staff Award Winners! 🌟 North Augusta Elementary is thrilled to recognize three incredible educators who make a difference every day! 🏆 GEM Award Winner (Staff Member of the Year) – Monica Stroman Ms. Stroman is the heart of our cafeteria, always welcoming students with a warm smile and a kind word. She goes above and beyond to make sure every child feels valued and supported. We are so lucky to have her on our team! 🍎 First Year Teacher of the Year – Danielle King (Kindergarten) Ms. King has made an incredible impact in her very first year! Her enthusiasm for teaching and her ability to create engaging, hands-on lessons make learning exciting for her students. Her classroom is filled with joy, curiosity, and a love for learning. Her students absolutely adore her! 📚 Teacher of the Year – Kelly Anne Moore (Fifth Grade) (not pictured) Ms. Moore is an extraordinary educator who brings creativity and innovation into her classroom every day. Her passion for teaching and dedication to her students make her truly exceptional. She inspires, challenges, and nurtures young minds, making learning a fantastic adventure! Tonight, these outstanding women were honored at the Aiken County Star of Public Education Award Dinner, and we couldn't be more proud! 🎉💙👏 #NAUEShines #GEMAwardWinner #TeacherOfTheYear #NAEProud #StarOfPublicEducation

📢 Attention 4th & 5th Graders! 🌟 Math Night at Food Lion #2666! 🗓 March 20 | 6:00-7:30 PM📍 Food Lion of North Augusta Join us for a fun night of real-world math adventures! Practice hands-on math skills, win awesome prizes, and make math memorable! 🎉 #MathNight #FoodLion2666

North Augusta Yearbook Online Sales Online Yearbook sales are open again! Limited number of yearbooks still available. Click the following link to order: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?ref=A09882745

🧩 2nd Grade LEGO Club at North Augusta Elementary! 🧩 Our creative 2nd graders had a blast in LEGO Club today! 🌟 They used their imaginations to individually build unique objects based on a description provided to them. 🚀✨ It was incredible to see their creativity come to life as each student interpreted the challenge in their own way! From cars to castles, their LEGO creations were truly one-of-a-kind. 🏰🚗 This activity helped strengthen problem-solving, imagination, and individual expression, all while having tons of fun! 💡🎉 We’re so proud of their amazing work! 💙 #LEGOClub #CreativityInAction #Imagination #NorthAugustaElementary #BuildingFun

🌟 Buddy Club Activity at North Augusta Elementary! 🌟 Today, students in Mrs. Maikranz and Mrs. Rutland’s 1st grade classes teamed up with Ms. Paczynski’s 4th graders for an exciting and educational Buddy Club activity! Together, they worked on a fun word search featuring the names of their fellow 1st and 4th grade leaders. 🧩✨ This activity wasn’t just about finding words—it was about building collaboration, teamwork, and leadership skills. 🤝 The 1st and 4th graders came together to support each other, sharing strategies and encouraging each other along the way. It was a perfect opportunity for students to learn from one another and build meaningful connections! 🌱 By working together, they were able to apply teamwork to strengthen their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, while also celebrating the leaders in our school community. 💡 We’re so proud of our students for showing what collaboration and leadership are all about! 💙 #BuddyClub #Teamwork #Collaboration #Leadership #NorthAugustaElementary #LearningTogether

🌟 Buddy Classes at North Augusta Elementary! 🌟 Today, our 5th graders in Ms. Moore’s class teamed up with Dr. Doyle’s 2nd graders for an exciting hands-on learning experience! Together, they tackled word problems, working as a team to solve math challenges. 📚💡 Even Principal Badillo got in on the action, jumping in to support the students and cheer on their efforts! 🤩 It was amazing to see everyone collaborating and learning together. From mentoring to solving problems, there were plenty of smiles, teamwork, and "Aha!" moments! 🤝✨ We’re so proud of the connections being made and the skills being developed in these Buddy Classes. Learning is even more fun when we do it together! 💙 #BuddyClasses #Teamwork #MathFun #NorthAugustaElementary #LearningTogether #PrincipalBadillo

🌟 Unified Spirit Week at North Augusta Elementary! 🌟 The SPED department is beyond excited to announce Unified Spirit Week next week! 🎉 Let’s come together to celebrate inclusion, acceptance, and the power of community. We encourage everyone to participate and share in the activities—let’s make this week a success and show our support for all of our friends! 🙌 This week is a great opportunity to learn more about our friends with disabilities and the importance of accepting everyone's unique abilities. ✨ Remember: Language affects Attitudes. Attitudes impact Actions. Actions create Change. Let’s CHOOSE TO INCLUDE all students! 💙 🗓️ Spirit Week Themes: Monday: Wear Tie Dye 🎨 Tuesday: Wear Team Shirt 🏅 Wednesday: Wear your Favorite Holiday Attire 🎄🎉 Thursday: Dress as a Tourist 🏖️ Friday: Tacky Day!!! 😂 Let’s make it a week to remember! 💫 #UnifiedSpiritWeek #ChooseToInclude #NorthAugustaElementary #InclusionMatters #UnifiedCommunity

🏃‍♂️ Dolphin Dash Running Club Kicks Off! 🏃‍♀️ We had a blast on our first day of practice for the Dolphin Dash Running Club on Tuesday, March 18th! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who helped get the season started and to those who came out to support our students! 🙏 Let’s keep the momentum going! Encourage our runners as they begin earning wristbands for their mileage! 🏅 We still need volunteers! If you’re interested in helping, please contact the front office. The program runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays before school, March 18th through May 8th. Important: All volunteers must complete the online training, available under the "Volunteer" section on our school’s website. Be sure to complete it now so you're ready to join the fun! 🌟 Let's keep our students motivated and moving! 💙 #DolphinDash #Volunteer #CommunitySupport #NorthAugustaElementary #RunWithUs