🎨✨ New Hallway Murals at NAUES! ✨🎨

We are so excited to share TWO beautiful new murals that brighten our hallways and welcome every Dolphin into our school with positivity and inspiration! 💛💙🐬

🌟 Mural #1
Located in the front hallway near our cafeteria, this mural celebrates school tools and the message:
“We See You. We Welcome You. You Belong Here. North Augusta Elementary.”
It also proudly features our reminder: “Once a Dolphin, Always a Dolphin!”
This inspiring mural was created by the talented team of Mrs. Whisnant, Ms. Pope, Mrs. Rutland, and Ms. Null.

🌟 Mural #2
At the back hallway, you’ll find a vibrant and colorful design with the words:
“Be Creative. Be Brave. Be Amazing. Be You!”
Three students are pictured shining with confidence, encouraging all of us to embrace who we are.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Todd, Mrs. Icenhour, and Ms. Brown for bringing this vision to life!

👏👏 We are so grateful for these incredible teachers who poured their creativity and care into making our school more welcoming, inspiring, and beautiful for our students, staff, and community.

#NAUESDolphins #YouBelongHere #BeYou #NAUESPride
3 months ago, North Augusta Elementary
New Front Mural “We See You. We Welcome You. You Belong Here. North Augusta Elementary.” It also proudly features our reminder: “Once a Dolphin, Always a Dolphin!”
New Front Mural “We See You. We Welcome You. You Belong Here. North Augusta Elementary.” It also proudly features our reminder: “Once a Dolphin, Always a Dolphin!”
Teachers working on New Front Mural “We See You. We Welcome You. You Belong Here. North Augusta Elementary.” It also proudly features our reminder: “Once a Dolphin, Always a Dolphin!”
New back hallway mural “Be Creative. Be Brave. Be Amazing. Be You!” Three students are pictured shining with confidence, encouraging all of us to embrace who we are.
New back hallway mural “Be Creative. Be Brave. Be Amazing. Be You!” Three students are pictured shining with confidence, encouraging all of us to embrace who we are.
Teachers working on New back hallway mural “Be Creative. Be Brave. Be Amazing. Be You!” Three students are pictured shining with confidence, encouraging all of us to embrace who we are.
🍂🍁 Happy Fall Break, Dolphins! 🍁🍂

We wish all of our students, families, and staff a wonderful and restful Fall Break! 🌟 Take this time to relax, enjoy the beauty of autumn, and spend special moments with family and friends. 💛💙🐬

📅 Fall Break Dates:
September 29 – October 10, 2025

📚 School will resume on Monday, October 13, 2025—we can’t wait to see all of our Dolphins back, recharged and ready for more learning adventures! ✨

Enjoy your break—you’ve earned it! 💐🍂

#NAUESDolphins #FallBreak #FamilyTime
3 months ago, North Augusta Elementary
Happy Fall Break Sept. 29 - Oct 10th  return to school Oct 13th
📚🌟 Dolphin Reading Stars 🐬⭐

We are so proud to celebrate our latest North Augusta Elementary Book Club Achievers who have reached their reading goals! 🐬💛💙

👏 100 Book Club:

Brecken Ferguson

Emily McJunkin

Logan Meares

📖 Page Master – 4th Grade:

Kelsey Rosema with an incredible 5,590 pages read! 🌟

These students have shown dedication, perseverance, and a true love of reading. Their hard work inspires all of us to pick up a good book and dive into new adventures. 📚✨

Congratulations, readers—you are leading the way and proving that reading opens the door to endless possibilities! 🌟🐬

#NAUESDolphins #BookClubAchievers #ReadersAreLeaders
3 months ago, North Augusta Elementary
Dolphin Reading Stars
🏅💛💙 PE Leaders of the Month – September 💙💛🏅

A big shoutout to our PE Leaders for September! 🌟 These students have gone above and beyond in demonstrating teamwork, respect, responsibility, and a positive attitude during PE. 🐬💪

Their leadership shines through not only in their effort and sportsmanship, but also in the way they encourage and inspire their classmates. We are so proud of them for being role models both in the gym and throughout our school! 👏✨

Congratulations, PE Leaders—you are leading the way and making NAUES proud! 💛💙

#NAUESDolphins #PELeaders #StudentLeaders #NAUESProud
3 months ago, North Augusta Elementary
PE Leaders of the Month - September
🎃👻 Save the Date, Dolphins! 👻🎃
NAUES Trunk or Treat & Literacy Night
📅 Oct 23, 2025 | ⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
Join us for candy, decorated trunks & a celebration of reading!
🍭 We need candy donations—all are greatly appreciated! 💛💙🐬
3 months ago, North Augusta Elementary
🎃👻 Save the Date, Dolphins! 👻🎃 NAUES Trunk or Treat & Literacy Night 📅 Oct 23, 2025 | ⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM Join us for candy, decorated trunks & a celebration of reading!  🍭 We need candy donations—all are greatly appreciated! 💛💙🐬
🌟🐬 First Grade Celebrations! 🐬🌟

Congratulations to our First Grade Leader Loot Winners for the week! 🎉 These students earned Leader Loot tickets by showing leadership and making great choices. Their names were randomly drawn from all of our first-grade leaders, making them the lucky winners this week! 💛💙

We also want to give a huge shoutout to our You Rock Award Winner, Brent! 🏆 Brent is always helpful to his friends and teachers. He shows kindness every single day and always gives his very best effort. We are so proud of him for being a true leader in and out of the classroom! 🌟👏

Keep up the amazing work, first graders—you inspire us all! 💙💛

#NAUESDolphins #LeaderLoot #YouRockAward #StudentLeaders
3 months ago, North Augusta Elementary
Leader Loot Winners
You Rock Winner First Grade
🌟🐬 NAUES Fourth Grade Scholars Shine! 🐬🌟

Our Fourth Grade Dolphins wowed their classmates, teachers, and families this week with their Informational Animal Research Posters! 🦁🐧🐢 Students were randomly assigned an animal and worked completely at school to research, write, and design a detailed informational poster.

Each poster had to:
✅ Include 3 or more text features that connected information (like diagrams, captions, charts, or maps).
✅ Contain no more than 5 spelling errors.
✅ Demonstrate all three types of text structures.
✅ Be organized with strong paragraphs and subheadings.
✅ Use proper nouns and correct capitalization.

Once completed, the posters were proudly displayed throughout the Fourth Grade pod. 🎉 Parents and visitors enjoyed walking through the gallery as our students confidently presented their research findings, showing off not only what they learned—but also their ability to communicate clearly and effectively. 💛💙

📘 Standards in Action:
This project touched on key South Carolina College- and Career-Ready ELA Standards for Grade 4, including:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.5, RI.4.7, RI.4.8, RI.4.9 – Reading informational texts, identifying main ideas, analyzing text structures, and integrating information from multiple sources.

W.4.2, W.4.4, W.4.7, W.4.8, W.4.9 – Writing informative texts, using research skills, and presenting findings in an organized way.

SL.4.4, SL.4.5, SL.4.6 – Presenting information clearly with visual displays to support understanding.

L.4.2 – Demonstrating command of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.

👏 A huge congratulations to our hardworking Fourth Grade students for their dedication, creativity, and academic excellence! You truly brought your animals to life through research and presentation. 🐾✨

#NAUESDolphins #ResearchInAction #4thGradeExcellence #NAUESPride
3 months ago, North Augusta Elementary
Fourth Grade Informational Animal Posters Presentations
Fourth Grade Informational Animal Posters Presentations
Fourth Grade Informational Animal Posters Presentations
Fourth Grade Informational Animal Posters Presentations
Fourth Grade Informational Animal Posters Presentations
Fourth Grade Informational Animal Posters Presentations
Fourth Grade Informational Animal Posters Presentations
Fourth Grade Informational Animal Posters Presentations
Fourth Grade Informational Animal Posters Presentations
Fourth Grade Informational Animal Posters Presentations
👨‍👧‍👦💛 This morning, NAUES hosted another wonderful All Pro Dads event — and what an amazing turnout we had! 🐬✨

Today’s focus was on Respect — a core value that strengthens our families, friendships, and school community. Dads and their children spent quality time together talking, sharing, and learning about what it means to treat others with kindness, value differences, and listen with an open heart. 💙

Respect can be shown in many simple yet powerful ways, such as:
🌟 Listening when someone is speaking
🌟 Using kind words and manners
🌟 Valuing others’ ideas, even when they are different from your own
🌟 Treating others the way you would like to be treated

We are so grateful to all the dads and father figures who joined us today — your presence and support make such a positive impact. Thank you for helping us teach our Dolphins the importance of respect both in and out of the classroom! 💛

#NAUESDolphins #AllProDads #Respect #BuildingStrongFamilies
3 months ago, North Augusta Elementary
ALL PRO Dads Event
📚 Mrs. Avila’s First Grade students are celebrating fall with creativity and reading fun! 🍂✨

As part of our Library’s Fall Into a Good Book Reading Event, students each read a book, wrote about their favorite part, and gave it a star rating. To showcase their reviews, they decorated festive pumpkins shapes, that bring their stories to life. 🎃💛💙

Mrs. Avila’s students were so excited to share their hard work, and we are so proud of their effort and enthusiasm for reading! 🐬📖 What a wonderful way to combine fall fun with a love of books. 🌟

#NAUESDolphins #FallIntoAGoodBook #FirstGradeReaders #PumpkinBookReviews
3 months ago, North Augusta Elementary
Student holding a book and pumpkin book review
Student holding a book and pumpkin book review
Student holding a book and pumpkin book review
Student holding a book and pumpkin book review
Student holding a book and pumpkin book review
Student holding a book and pumpkin book review
Student holding a book and pumpkin book review
Student holding a book and pumpkin book review
Student holding a book and pumpkin book review
📸💛 Just a few of our Kindergarten Dolphins showing off their Picture Day outfits today! 🐬✨

Even though Picture Day was postponed, our littlest learners still brought the smiles and the style. 🌟

#NAUESDolphins #PictureDaySpirit #KindergartenCuties
3 months ago, North Augusta Elementary
Kindergarten Fashion
Kindergarten Fashion
Kindergarten Fashion
🍋📸 When life gives you lemons… make lemonade! 🍋✨

Even though our official Picture Day was postponed, our amazing 4th graders decided to make their OWN picture day event! 🎉 With fun props, big smiles, and lots of laughter, they turned a disappointment into something super sweet. 💛💙🐬

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible 4th grade teachers for helping make today so much fun and memorable for our Dolphins. You truly showed how to turn lemons into lemonade! 🌟

#NAUESDolphins #MakingLemonade #PictureDayFun #SweetMemories
3 months ago, North Augusta Elementary
Fourth Grade students all dressed up and having fun!
Fourth Grade students all dressed up and having fun!
Fourth Grade students all dressed up and having fun!
Fourth Grade students all dressed up and having fun!
Fourth Grade students all dressed up and having fun!
Fourth Grade students all dressed up and having fun!
Fourth Grade students all dressed up and having fun!
📸✨ Even though our official Picture Day was postponed, our Dolphins still showed up looking their best today! 💛💙

A big thank you to Ms. Rogers, our amazing Multi-Language teacher, for sharing these sweet snapshots of her students all dressed up. 🐬 Their bright smiles remind us that even when plans change, we can still make the best out of a disappointment. 🌟

#NAUESDolphins #MakingMemories #PictureDaySpirit
3 months ago, North Augusta Elementary
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
Students
🌟💛 Celebrating Ms. Kristie Stone 💛🌟

Today we honor and celebrate the incredible career of Ms. Kristie Stone, one of our amazing 2nd grade teachers, as she begins her well-deserved retirement! 🐬

For the past 28 years, Ms. Stone has dedicated her heart, time, and talents to shaping the lives of countless students. Her calming, caring nature and unwavering dedication to teaching have left a lasting impact on our school family. From the smiles she’s shared to the lessons she’s taught, Ms. Stone has truly embodied what it means to be a Dolphin.

While we are so excited for her next chapter, we know she will be deeply missed in our classrooms and hallways. 💙 Once a Dolphin, always a Dolphin — Ms. Stone, we hope you’ll come visit us soon!

Please join us in thanking Ms. Stone for her many years of service, love, and commitment to education. Congratulations on your retirement — you’ve earned every moment of joy ahead! 🎉✨

#NAUESDolphins #OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin #ThankYouMsStone #HappyRetirement
3 months ago, North Augusta Elementary
Happy Retirement  teacher standing in front of NAUE sign
Second grade teachers
2025 NAUES Staff celebrating a teacher
Teacher with two former students
teacher with grandparent volunteer
2F Classroom decorated with retirement deco
📸✨ Important Picture Day Update ✨📸

Due to an unexpected emergency with our photography vendor, Strawbridge, Fall Picture Day has been rescheduled to Friday, October 17th.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work with our vendor to ensure a smooth and successful Picture Day for all of our Dolphins. 💛💙🐬

Thank you for your continued support and flexibility!

#NAUESDolphins #PictureDay2025
3 months ago, North Augusta Elementary
Rescheduled Date for Pictures October 17th
Picture Day Friday October 17, 2025
Picture Day Friday October 17, 2025
📸✨ Picture Day is Tomorrow! ✨📸

Don’t forget, Dolphins—Fall Picture Day is tomorrow, Thursday, September 25, 2025! 🐬💛💙 Students will have their photos taken during the school day. 🌟

For details on ordering picture packages and to view options, please visit:
👉 Strawbridge Ordering Link: https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/north-augusta-elementary-school/fall-pictures-9-25-2025-72/access?clearSessionAuthentication=1

We can’t wait to see all those bright smiles ready for the camera! 😁

#NAUESDolphins #PictureDay2025 #SayCheese
3 months ago, North Augusta Elementary
Picture Pricing
Picture Pricing
Picture Pricing
🌟🎨 NAUES Has a Fresh New Look! 🎨🌟

We’re thrilled to share that a beautiful new wall mural was completed last Friday! 💛💙

A huge thank you to Communigraphics of North Augusta for teaming up with our principal, Mr. Badillo, to design, install, and bring this artwork to life. The vibrant mural enhances our school atmosphere and gives a warm, welcoming vibe to our students and families each day. 🐬✨

But that’s not all… 🎉 Two additional teacher created murals are already in progress in our hallways and will be revealed soon. We can’t wait for our Dolphins to see how these works of art continue to brighten and inspire our school!

#NAUESDolphins #SchoolPride #NAUESMurals #FromGoodToGreat
3 months ago, North Augusta Elementary
New Mural North Augusta Elementary Welcome Home of the Dolphins
New Mural North Augusta Elementary Welcome Home of the Dolphins Artist
New Mural North Augusta Elementary Welcome Home of the Dolphins

NAUES School Improvement Council (SIC) Updates

We’re excited to announce that voting is now open for parent vacancies on our School Improvement
Council (SIC). This year, the following parents are eligible for nomination:

Lauren Blume
Erin Cooper
Lisa Takashima-Haggerty

Voting link - https://forms.office.com/r/rfUBeqnJ3n

The SIC serves as an advisory council dedicated to helping our school grow from good to great!

Together, we focus on important areas such as:
Attendance – supporting students being present and ready to learn
Behavior – building a positive and respectful school culture
Beautification – making our campus a place that students are proud to call home

Our goal is simple: create plans and set goals that continuously improve NAUES for all students.
We want your voice! Your honest feedback helps us know what’s working well and what we can do better.

Together, we can make NAUES an even stronger community for our children.
If you’re interested in sponsorships or have feedback for our SIC, please reach out—we’d love to hear from you!

3 months ago, North Augusta Elementary
SIC Parent Vacancies
🌟 Leader in Me Celebration: Habit #2 – Begin with the End in Mind 🌟

We are excited to invite our NAUES families to our upcoming Leader in Me Celebration focused on Habit #2: Begin with the End in Mind, scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2025, at 8:00 AM in the Cafeteria.

This habit reminds us to plan ahead, set goals, and work with purpose—skills that empower our students both in school and in life.

During the celebration, our students will showcase how they are learning to:

Think about their future with intention

Set personal and academic goals

Make choices that lead them toward success

✨ Parents of students being honored at this celebration will be notified.

We can’t wait to celebrate the growth of our student leaders and share their achievements with you! Together, we are building strong habits that will last a lifetime. 💛💙🐬
3 months ago, North Augusta Elementary
Leader in Me
👨‍👧 All Pro Dads Meeting – Thursday, September 25 at 8:00 AM
We’re excited to welcome all fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and positive male role models to our next All Pro Dads meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 8:00 AM.

This month’s topic is Respect—a value that strengthens relationships at home, at school, and in our community. Together, we’ll share meaningful conversations, encourage our students, and continue building strong connections between school and family.

Join us for breakfast, fellowship, and an uplifting start to the day as we celebrate the impact of dads and role models in our children’s lives!
3 months ago, North Augusta Elementary
ALL PRO DAD Flyer
🎃👻 Save the Date, Dolphins! 👻🎃

North Augusta Elementary School is thrilled to invite you to our Trunk or Treat & Literacy Night! 🍬📚✨

📅 Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: NAUES

Join us for a spooktacular evening filled with decorated trunks, treats, and a celebration of the joy of reading! 💛💙🐬

🍭 We Need Your Help! 🍭
To make this event a sweet success, we’re asking for candy donations. Every donation—big or small—is greatly appreciated and helps us spread joy to our little ghosts, goblins, and bookworms. 📖👻

Let’s make this a night to remember as we come together to celebrate literacy and community spirit! 💫

#NAUESDolphins #TrunkOrTreat2025 #LiteracyNight #SpookyAndSmart
3 months ago, North Augusta Elementary
Save the Date for Trunk or Treat Literacy Night October 23rd from 5:30 - 7:00 PM