North Augusta Elementary

First Grade Leaders Loot Winners & You Rock Award! 🌟👏 A huge congratulations to our First Grade Leaders Loot winners for the week of February 24th - 28th! 🏆 Your hard work, leadership, and kindness continue to make a difference, and we couldn’t be prouder! 💪✨ A special shoutout to our You Rock Award winner 🎸🎖️ for going above and beyond with positivity and dedication! Your efforts inspire those around you—keep up the fantastic work! 🌟 Way to go, first graders! Let’s keep the momentum going and make next week just as amazing! 🎉💛 #NAUELeaders #LeadersLoot #YouRockAward #ProudMoment #KeepShining

📢 Exciting Opportunity for Virtual Learning! 📢 Hey Aiken County families! 🌟 Dustin Fowler, the Virtual Learning Coordinator for Aiken County Public Schools, has great news! Applications are now open for the Aiken iNNOVATE Virtual Learning Program for the 2025–2026 school year! 🎓 Open to students in grades 6–12 📅 Apply now at www.acpsd.net/AI 📩 Questions? Email us at ai@acpsd.net Don't miss this chance to experience a flexible and innovative way to learn! 🚀 Apply today! #AikeniNNOVATE #VirtualLearning #ACPSD

📢🍎 Math Nights at Food Lion – A Real-World Learning Experience! ✏️📊 Food Lion of North Augusta is hosting two Math Nights for our students! 🛒✨ This is a fantastic opportunity for them to engage in hands-on, real-world math activities! 📅 Grades 2 & 3: March 13 | 6:00–7:30 PM 📅 Grades 4 & 5: March 20 | 6:00–7:30 PM Let’s make math fun! 🎉➕📖 #MathNight #RealWorldLearning #FoodLion

📚✨ Get Ready for Read Across America Week Spirit Week! 🎉🎭 Join us from March 3rd - March 7th as we celebrate the joy of reading with fun dress-up days! 📖💙 👕 Monday (3/3) – PJ Day/Comfy Clothes 💤 Start the week cozy! Wear your favorite pajamas or comfy clothes. 🧦 Tuesday (3/4) – Crazy Socks Day 🧦 Let’s see those wild and wacky socks! The crazier, the better! 👚 Wednesday (3/5) – Mismatched/Crazy Clothes 🎨 Mix it up! Wear the most mismatched, colorful, and crazy outfit you can create! 🎩 Thursday (3/6) – Hat Day 🎩 Top off your outfit with a fun, funky, or favorite hat! 📖 Friday (3/7) – Favorite Book Character Day 🦸‍♂️ Dress up as your favorite book character and bring your favorite stories to life! Let’s make this week fun, creative, and full of books! 📚💫 Don't forget to share your outfits with us! #ReadAcrossAmerica #SpiritWeek #DressUpFun

Mood Boost Social Media Post Caption Week 1 Good Food, Good Mood! Our students are getting the opportunity to experience a new program called Mood Boost beginning the week of February 24th! The program is designed to help students make the connection between what they eat and how they feel, bringing new lunch menu items along with a collection of characters called “Moodies” into the cafeteria and beyond! You can read more about the Mood Boost program here https://bit.ly/3Uk8q7B

📸🌸 North Augusta Elementary Spring Picture Day! 🌸📸 📅 Date: March 18, 2025 🎨 What to Wear: Choose solid colors or small patterns that complement your child. Avoid large images or logos. 💰 No Money Needed Today! A proof or portrait package will be sent home with ordering details in 3-4 weeks. 🖼️ Pricing Options: ✅ 1 sheet - $12 ✅ 2 sheets - $24 ✅ 3 sheets - $36 ✅ Best Deal! 7 sheets - $44 (Includes 2 - 8x10, 2 - 5x7, 4 - 4x6, 12 - 2x3, and 1 collage) 📢 Stay tuned—more info coming soon! 📸🌷 DÍA DE FOTOS DE PRIMAVERA 🌷📸 📅 Fecha: 18 de marzo de 2025 🎨 Ropa: Use colores sólidos o estampados pequeños. Evite imágenes o logos grandes. 💰 ¡NO ENVÍE DINERO HOY! Recibirá un paquete con información de pedido en 3-4 semanas. 📢 ¡Pronto más información!

🌟 Join the Fun at the NAUE Spring Scholastic Book Fair! 🌟 Do you have some free time later this week or next week? We'd love to have you as a volunteer for our NAUE Spring Scholastic Book Fair! 📚✨ 📍 Where? NAUE Library Media Center 📅 When? February 27th – March 7th 🕰 Time? Open daily from 7:45 AM – 2:00 PM Students will visit the Book Fair during their scheduled activity time, and we’ll also have special lunch events throughout the week! If you can’t make it on your child’s grade-level day, no worries—you’re welcome to stop by any time during the fair! 💙 We Need Volunteers! 💙 We’re looking for enthusiastic helpers to make this event a success. Whether you can spare an hour or a day, your support makes a huge difference! Sign up below to be part of the fun: 🔗 Volunteer Sign-Up: Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4DAFA72BA0F85-54562694-2025 🔹 Reminder: All volunteers must complete the online volunteer training before the event. You can find the training link here: 🔗 Volunteer Training: For Volunteer Training Click Here or visit our school website for link https://www.acpsd.net/o/naues/page/volunteer Thank you for helping us bring the joy of reading to our students! We can’t wait to see you there! 📖💫

📣 Last Call for Dolphin Dash Permission Slips! 🐬🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Don’t miss out! Permission slips for the Dolphin Dash are due no later than Thursday, February 27th, by 10:00 AM! If your child wants to join the fun and be part of our 14th season, make sure to return their completed permission slip before the deadline. Let’s get ready to dash into another exciting season!

🏆 Congratulations to the North Augusta Elementary 2024-2025 Battle of the Books Champions! 📚🎉 A huge shoutout to our winning team: Lily, Melodee, Archie, Ethan, Caroline, and Anna Kate (not pictured)! Your dedication, teamwork, and love for reading were outstanding in this year’s competition! We also want to applaud all our 4th and 5th grade participants who took on the challenge of reading at least 3 of the 10 selected books—your enthusiasm made this event a success! Battle of the Books is a fun and engaging competition that strengthens reading comprehension and fosters a lifelong love of literature. This year’s titles included incredible stories like Controlled Burn, The Curse on Spectacle Key, Haven, Witchlings, and more! 📖✨ Our school champions will now represent NAUE at the District Battle of the Books in Aiken at the end of March—Go Dolphins! 🐬💙 Keep reading, keep growing, and best of luck at districts! #NAUEReads #BattleOfTheBooks #GoDolphins

🎉 First Grade Leaders Loot Winners & You Rock Award! 🌟👏 A huge congratulations to our First Grade Leaders Loot winners for the week of February 18th - 21st! 🏆 These students have shown hard work, leadership, and kindness in the classroom, and we couldn’t be prouder! 💪✨ A special shoutout to our You Rock Award winner 🎸🎖️ for going above and beyond with positivity and dedication! Keep shining and inspiring others! 🌟 Way to go, first graders! Keep up the amazing work! 🎉💛 #NAELeaders #LeadersLoot #YouRockAward #ProudMoment #KeepShining

🚨 Important Update 🚨 Due to the unpredictable weather and temperature conditions, today's Fourth Grade field trip to the Battle of Aiken has been CANCELLED. Safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding. We will keep you updated on any rescheduled plans. Stay warm and safe, everyone! ❄️☔ #FieldTripUpdate #SchoolAnnouncement #SafetyFirst #FourthGrade

🌟 North Augusta Elementary "You Rock" Award - February! 🌟 At North Augusta Elementary, we are beyond grateful for our incredible teachers and staff who go the extra mile every day! To honor their dedication, we proudly present the "You Rock" Award each month to recognize those who make a difference in countless ways. 🎉🎶 💛👏 This February, we celebrate: 🎸 Mrs. Shelton - Special Education Teacher Mrs. Shelton can be found most days staying late, meticulously planning individualized lessons to ensure her students have the support they need to succeed. 🏆 Mr. Spires - Cafeteria Manager Mr. Spires starts his day early, making sure every child receives a warm, nutritious meal to fuel their learning. Join us in applauding these amazing staff members—because at NAUES, our teachers and staff truly ROCK! 🎶👏 #YouRockAward #NAUESStrong #GratefulForOurTeachers #NAUEFamily

📣 Join Us for the 14th Season of the Dolphin Dash! 🏃‍♂️🐬🏃‍♀️ We’re excited to kick off the fourteenth season of the North Augusta Elementary Running Club with our annual Dolphin Dash! This program offers a fun and active way for students to stay healthy, build endurance, and work as a team. Important Information: Who Can Participate: All 1st through 5th grade students are invited to join. Sign-Up Details: Information and permission slips were sent home on Wednesday, February 19th. If you’d like your child to participate, please return the completed permission slip no later than Thursday, February 27th, by 10:00 AM. Kickoff and Practice Schedule: Dolphin Dash Start Date: Monday, March 18th Practices: Held on Tuesdays and Thursdays Drop-Off Time: Students should be dropped off at the back carline between 6:40 AM and 6:45 AM. Parent Volunteers Needed! We’re seeking enthusiastic parent volunteers to make this program a success! Volunteer Requirements: All volunteers must complete the online training. To complete the training, go to the Parent tab on our school’s website and click "Volunteer." https://www.acpsd.net/o/noae/page/volunteer Thank you for your support as we gear up for another amazing season of the Dolphin Dash! Let’s lace up those sneakers and make this year unforgettable!

ACPSD fifth graders are invited to submit an application for the Aiken County Career and Technology Center’s CTE Techno Camp being held on Saturday, March 15, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Interested students must submit an application by next Wednesday, February 26, at 5 p.m. to be considered. As part of the application, students will select their choice of two CTE programs to explore such as Under the Hood, Team Fashion Design, Photo Pea: Introduction to Photoshop, Code-A-Bot: Robotics, Digital Art and Media: Photography, Cosmetology 101, Barber Shop 101, Aiken Culinary Chefs, Nail Tech 101, An EMT to the Rescue!, The Life of a Biomedical Scientist, and Hair Braiding 101. For more information, please visit the Aiken County Career and Technology Center’s website. Techno Camp Information is available under “Resources,” or call (803) 593-7300. Application Link: tinyurl.com/CTEtechnoCamp

For 4th grade students attending the “Battle of Aiken” field trip this Friday, please bring a towel or small blanket as we may sit on the lawn for lunch if all tables are in use! Thank you! 

📚✨ NAUE Spring Scholastic Book Fair is Arriving Soon ! ✨📚 Get ready, NAUE students! The Spring Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the Library Media Center from February 27th – March 7th, open daily from 7:45 AM – 2:00 PM. 🎉 Students will visit the fair during their scheduled activity time in the Media Center. Don’t forget to check out our special Lunch With Someone You Love events—come shop and enjoy lunch with a loved one! 💡 Lunch With Someone You Love Schedule: 📅 Friday, Feb. 28 – Kindergarten & Fourth Grade 📅 Monday, March 3 – First & Fifth Grades 📅 Tuesday, March 4 – Second Grade 📅 Wednesday, March 5 – Third Grade Can’t make it on your grade’s day? No worries! Families are welcome to visit any day during the fair. Please note: an 8% sales tax will be collected on all purchases. Start exploring: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/northaugustaelemschool1 #ScholasticBookFairs 📖 Come find your next favorite book and support our school! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉✨

Online Payment Option for A la Carte Items (ice cream, snacks and drinks) To add money online to a student or employee account for A la Carte items (ice cream, snacks, or drinks) visit http://www.schoolcafe.com/AIKENCOUNTYPUBLICSCHOOLS and select Create a new account. Parents will need to add their student to the account by entering their Student ID number and school name. Please note that SchoolCafe account balances can take 24 to 48 hours to reflect a payment. For questions regarding student account balances, please contact Rhonda Heath, Child Nutrition Specialist, RHeath@acpsd.net.

🍦 Ice Cream Sales Start This Week! 🍦 Students have been eagerly waiting, and ice cream sales will begin next Friday! Ice cream $1.25 (Plastic Cups) • Low fat Chocolate Sundae • Low fat Strawberry Sundae Ice cream Premium $1.75 • Wild Monster Watermelon • Chocolate Scooter Crunch Bar • Strawberry Scooter Crunch Bar • Cookies 'N Cream Cone • Vanilla/Chocolate Twist Cone • Reduced Fat Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich To ensure a smooth process, here’s what parents need to know: ✅ Adding Money to Student Accounts: ➡️ Café Manager John Spires will be available Monday & Tuesday until 9 AM to add funds. ➡️ A black drop box is located beside the registers for deposits if he’s unavailable. ➡️ Parents can also add funds through the School Café app. 💳 Important Reminder: Students must have money in their accounts to purchase ice cream. Cash will not be accepted during service, as it slows things down too much. Thank you for helping make ice cream day a success! 🍨 John Spires Café Manager, North Augusta Elementary

📢 Reminder: No School on Monday, February 17, 2025! In observance of Presidents Day, there will be no school on Monday, February 17. Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see you back in class on Tuesday! #PresidentsDay #NoSchool #LongWeekend 🎉

🎉 First Grade Leaders Loot Winners & You Rock Award! 🌟👏 A huge congratulations to our First Grade Leaders Loot winners this week! 🏆 These students have shown hard work, leadership, and kindness in the classroom, and we couldn’t be prouder! 💪✨ A special shoutout to our You Rock Award winner 🎸🎖️ for going above and beyond with positivity and dedication! Keep shining and inspiring others! 🌟 Way to go, first graders! Keep up the amazing work! 🎉💛 #NAELeaders #LeadersLoot #YouRockAward #ProudMoment #KeepShining