✨ First Grade Celebration Alert! ✨
This week, our First Grade Leader Loot winners and You Rock Award recipient are shining bright at NAUES! 💛💙🐬
🥇 Leader Loot Winners
These incredible students showed leadership, responsibility, and Dolphin-level character — way to go, leaders! 🌟
💙 You Rock Winner — Zoey! 💙
Zoey is an absolute ray of sunshine in our first grade hallway! She is smart, hardworking, and always gives her very best in everything she does. Zoey treats others with kindness, is ready to lend a helping hand, and brings joy into every room she walks into. We are so proud of her — she truly ROCKS! 🎉👏
This week, our First Grade Leader Loot winners and You Rock Award recipient are shining bright at NAUES! 💛💙🐬
🥇 Leader Loot Winners
These incredible students showed leadership, responsibility, and Dolphin-level character — way to go, leaders! 🌟
💙 You Rock Winner — Zoey! 💙
Zoey is an absolute ray of sunshine in our first grade hallway! She is smart, hardworking, and always gives her very best in everything she does. Zoey treats others with kindness, is ready to lend a helping hand, and brings joy into every room she walks into. We are so proud of her — she truly ROCKS! 🎉👏
🎄📚 A Holiday Storytime to Remember! 📚🎄
Today, our fourth graders were treated to a magical moment in the pod as Mrs. Delattre brought Olive, the Other Reindeer to life through a fun and dramatic read-aloud! 🎭🦌✨
With expressive voices, lively gestures, and holiday cheer filling the room, Mrs. Delattre reminded us all that reading isn’t just about words—it’s about imagination, joy, and bringing stories to life. ❤️
Our Dolphins were captivated and inspired—thank you, Mrs. Delattre, for making reading an adventure and spreading Christmas spirit across Fourth Grade! 💛💙🐬📖
Today, our fourth graders were treated to a magical moment in the pod as Mrs. Delattre brought Olive, the Other Reindeer to life through a fun and dramatic read-aloud! 🎭🦌✨
With expressive voices, lively gestures, and holiday cheer filling the room, Mrs. Delattre reminded us all that reading isn’t just about words—it’s about imagination, joy, and bringing stories to life. ❤️
Our Dolphins were captivated and inspired—thank you, Mrs. Delattre, for making reading an adventure and spreading Christmas spirit across Fourth Grade! 💛💙🐬📖
💛 ALL PRO DAD DECEMBER MEETING UPDATE 💛
We regret to share that our December All Pro Dad Meeting—on the character trait of Joy—will not be held as scheduled. Thank you for your understanding.
Even though we cannot meet this month, we still want to support our Dolphin families with meaningful ways to nurture joy in our students’ daily lives.
✨ DECEMBER CHARACTER TRAIT: JOY
Definition: Joy is a feeling of happiness and contentment that comes from within. It grows through gratitude, kindness, connection, and noticing the good around us.
Why Joy Matters:
Joyful students are more resilient, confident, compassionate, and engaged in learning. Joy helps children build positive relationships and develop a mindset that carries them through challenges.
💛 Helpful Tips for Building Joy in Your Student’s Daily Life
🌟 Practice Daily Gratitude
Encourage your child to name one thing they are thankful for each day. Gratitude helps students focus on what’s good.
🌟 Create Moments of Connection
Read together, share stories, take a walk, or play a quick game. Small moments create big feelings of joy.
🌟 Celebrate Small Wins
Praise effort and progress—not just perfection. Recognizing little successes boosts confidence and joy.
🌟 Model Joyful Behavior
Let students see joy in action—smile, laugh together, share appreciation, and celebrate everyday moments.
🌟 Encourage Kindness
Helping others sparks joy in both the giver and receiver. Invite your child to participate in small acts of kindness.
🌟 Reframe Challenges
Support students in finding solutions and silver linings when things get tough. This builds emotional resilience.
🌟 Slow Down and Notice the Good
Take time to appreciate simple joys: a cozy blanket, colorful artwork, a favorite snack, or a moment of calm.
☀️ JANUARY ALL PRO DAD MEETING
📅 Thursday, January 29, 2026
✨ Character Trait: Optimism
We look forward to seeing our Dolphin families in January as we continue growing strong character, strong connections, and strong leaders! 💛💙🐬
We regret to share that our December All Pro Dad Meeting—on the character trait of Joy—will not be held as scheduled. Thank you for your understanding.
Even though we cannot meet this month, we still want to support our Dolphin families with meaningful ways to nurture joy in our students’ daily lives.
✨ DECEMBER CHARACTER TRAIT: JOY
Definition: Joy is a feeling of happiness and contentment that comes from within. It grows through gratitude, kindness, connection, and noticing the good around us.
Why Joy Matters:
Joyful students are more resilient, confident, compassionate, and engaged in learning. Joy helps children build positive relationships and develop a mindset that carries them through challenges.
💛 Helpful Tips for Building Joy in Your Student’s Daily Life
🌟 Practice Daily Gratitude
Encourage your child to name one thing they are thankful for each day. Gratitude helps students focus on what’s good.
🌟 Create Moments of Connection
Read together, share stories, take a walk, or play a quick game. Small moments create big feelings of joy.
🌟 Celebrate Small Wins
Praise effort and progress—not just perfection. Recognizing little successes boosts confidence and joy.
🌟 Model Joyful Behavior
Let students see joy in action—smile, laugh together, share appreciation, and celebrate everyday moments.
🌟 Encourage Kindness
Helping others sparks joy in both the giver and receiver. Invite your child to participate in small acts of kindness.
🌟 Reframe Challenges
Support students in finding solutions and silver linings when things get tough. This builds emotional resilience.
🌟 Slow Down and Notice the Good
Take time to appreciate simple joys: a cozy blanket, colorful artwork, a favorite snack, or a moment of calm.
☀️ JANUARY ALL PRO DAD MEETING
📅 Thursday, January 29, 2026
✨ Character Trait: Optimism
We look forward to seeing our Dolphin families in January as we continue growing strong character, strong connections, and strong leaders! 💛💙🐬
🎄✨ Dress Like a Christmas Tree Day was a HIT! ✨🎄
Our halls were shining bright today with the most creative and festive “branch” of students and staff you’ve ever seen! From twinkling lights to sparkling ornaments, our Dolphins truly brought the holiday spirit to life! 💛💙🐬
And the fun doesn’t stop here—check out our upcoming Holiday Spirit Days and keep the cheer going all month long! 🎉
⭐ This Week’s Spirit Days
✨ Friday: Mad About Plaid! Wear your favorite flannel ❤️💚
⭐ Next Week’s Spirit Days
🟥🟩⬛ Monday, Dec. 8: Wear Red, Green & Black for Kwanzaa
🎉 Tuesday, Dec. 9: Tacky Tuesday – Rock your tackiest holiday sweater!
⭐ Wednesday, Dec. 10: Tree Topper Day – Santa hats, antlers, elf ears—your favorite festive headpiece!
🦌 Thursday, Dec. 11: Pod Squad Style – Dress like your pod’s theme for our Reindeer Games Night!
💚 Friday, Dec. 12: Grinch Day – Wear GREEN and show off your Wholiday cheer!
Our halls were shining bright today with the most creative and festive “branch” of students and staff you’ve ever seen! From twinkling lights to sparkling ornaments, our Dolphins truly brought the holiday spirit to life! 💛💙🐬
And the fun doesn’t stop here—check out our upcoming Holiday Spirit Days and keep the cheer going all month long! 🎉
⭐ This Week’s Spirit Days
✨ Friday: Mad About Plaid! Wear your favorite flannel ❤️💚
⭐ Next Week’s Spirit Days
🟥🟩⬛ Monday, Dec. 8: Wear Red, Green & Black for Kwanzaa
🎉 Tuesday, Dec. 9: Tacky Tuesday – Rock your tackiest holiday sweater!
⭐ Wednesday, Dec. 10: Tree Topper Day – Santa hats, antlers, elf ears—your favorite festive headpiece!
🦌 Thursday, Dec. 11: Pod Squad Style – Dress like your pod’s theme for our Reindeer Games Night!
💚 Friday, Dec. 12: Grinch Day – Wear GREEN and show off your Wholiday cheer!
🎄✨ Second Grade Field Trip Fun! ✨🎄
Our amazing second graders had a wonderful time today on their field trip to see A Charlie Brown Christmas Live performed by The Augusta Players ! 🎭💫
From the festive music to the heartfelt message of the season, our Dolphins were all smiles as they enjoyed this classic holiday performance. 💛💙🐬
A huge thank you to The Augusta Players and The Kroc Center for helping create such a magical experience for our students!
#NAUES #DolphinPride #FieldTripFun #HolidayMagic #ACharlieBrownChristmas
Our amazing second graders had a wonderful time today on their field trip to see A Charlie Brown Christmas Live performed by The Augusta Players ! 🎭💫
From the festive music to the heartfelt message of the season, our Dolphins were all smiles as they enjoyed this classic holiday performance. 💛💙🐬
A huge thank you to The Augusta Players and The Kroc Center for helping create such a magical experience for our students!
#NAUES #DolphinPride #FieldTripFun #HolidayMagic #ACharlieBrownChristmas
🎁 NAUES TOY DRIVE • TOYS FOR TOTS 🎁
Now through December 18, 2025
This holiday season, North Augusta Elementary is proud to partner with Toys for Tots to help spread joy and Christmas magic to children right here in our local community! 💛🎄
We invite our Dolphin families to donate new, unwrapped toys to support children who may not otherwise receive a gift this Christmas. Every donation—big or small—truly makes a meaningful difference. ✨
📍 Drop-Off Locations:
• Front Office
• Library
🗓 Toy Drive Extended Through:
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Let’s come together as a Dolphin family to share kindness, compassion, and holiday cheer. Thank you for supporting our community and helping make this season brighter for local children! 💛💙🐬
Now through December 18, 2025
This holiday season, North Augusta Elementary is proud to partner with Toys for Tots to help spread joy and Christmas magic to children right here in our local community! 💛🎄
We invite our Dolphin families to donate new, unwrapped toys to support children who may not otherwise receive a gift this Christmas. Every donation—big or small—truly makes a meaningful difference. ✨
📍 Drop-Off Locations:
• Front Office
• Library
🗓 Toy Drive Extended Through:
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Let’s come together as a Dolphin family to share kindness, compassion, and holiday cheer. Thank you for supporting our community and helping make this season brighter for local children! 💛💙🐬
🎁✨ The NAUES Santa Shop is OPENING on Monday! ✨🎁
Get ready, Dolphins! Our Santa Shop will be open December 8–12 from 7:30 AM–2:00 PM in Room 4H. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to shop for gifts for the special people in their lives while supporting our school. 💛💙
🛍️ Shopping Details:
• Students will visit the shop during their scheduled activity time in the Media Center.
• With teacher permission, they may also shop at other times during the school day.
• Please remember to send money in a labeled envelope with your child.
• Please help your child fill out the attached gift guide envelope. A PTO volunteer will help your child pick out special gifts based on this guide.
• Parents are welcome to attend and shop with their child.
🎄 About Our Santa Shop:
• Inventory comes from generous donations from local businesses and items purchased by our PTO.
• CASH ONLY!
• All sales are final. No tax is applied.
• Prices range from $0.25 to $15.00.
• PTO volunteers worked hard to prepare an inventory of over 5,000 items so our students have a wide variety of affordable gifts to choose from!
🎅 Special Event Shopping:
The Santa Shop will also be open during Reindeer Games Family Night on December 11th from 5:00–7:00 PM!
🙌 Want to Volunteer?
• Volunteer Training Link: Visit our school website → https://www.acpsd.net/o/naues/page/volunteering
• Santa Shop Volunteer Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845A8A929A5FEC52-60257144-santa#/
📅 Please see the image for the full schedule.
Get ready, Dolphins! Our Santa Shop will be open December 8–12 from 7:30 AM–2:00 PM in Room 4H. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to shop for gifts for the special people in their lives while supporting our school. 💛💙
🛍️ Shopping Details:
• Students will visit the shop during their scheduled activity time in the Media Center.
• With teacher permission, they may also shop at other times during the school day.
• Please remember to send money in a labeled envelope with your child.
• Please help your child fill out the attached gift guide envelope. A PTO volunteer will help your child pick out special gifts based on this guide.
• Parents are welcome to attend and shop with their child.
🎄 About Our Santa Shop:
• Inventory comes from generous donations from local businesses and items purchased by our PTO.
• CASH ONLY!
• All sales are final. No tax is applied.
• Prices range from $0.25 to $15.00.
• PTO volunteers worked hard to prepare an inventory of over 5,000 items so our students have a wide variety of affordable gifts to choose from!
🎅 Special Event Shopping:
The Santa Shop will also be open during Reindeer Games Family Night on December 11th from 5:00–7:00 PM!
🙌 Want to Volunteer?
• Volunteer Training Link: Visit our school website → https://www.acpsd.net/o/naues/page/volunteering
• Santa Shop Volunteer Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845A8A929A5FEC52-60257144-santa#/
📅 Please see the image for the full schedule.
🎄 Join Us for a Night of Christmas Cheer at NAUES Reindeer Games! 🎄
Please join us for an evening filled with Christmas magic and family fun at our annual NAUES Reindeer Games Night on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM!
Students, accompanied by their parents, are invited to visit as many festive event stations as time allows. To be entered for a chance to win a special prize, students must visit and participate in at least three pod stations throughout the night.
🎶 NAUES Chorus Performance
Our amazing NAUES Chorus will fill the cafeteria with holiday cheer beginning at 6:30 PM—you won’t want to miss their joyful Christmas songs!
🎁 Santa Shop
The Santa Shop will also be open for holiday shopping. Cash only, please.
☕ Food Truck Fun!
We are thrilled to welcome Lilly Coffee, Tea & Bread Food Truck, offering delicious Vietnamese flavors and boba delights—right here in our neighborhood!
Learn more: https://lilycoffeeteabread.com/food-truck-catering/
We can’t wait to kick off the holiday season with our Dolphin families! 💛💙
See you at Reindeer Games Night!
Please join us for an evening filled with Christmas magic and family fun at our annual NAUES Reindeer Games Night on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM!
Students, accompanied by their parents, are invited to visit as many festive event stations as time allows. To be entered for a chance to win a special prize, students must visit and participate in at least three pod stations throughout the night.
🎶 NAUES Chorus Performance
Our amazing NAUES Chorus will fill the cafeteria with holiday cheer beginning at 6:30 PM—you won’t want to miss their joyful Christmas songs!
🎁 Santa Shop
The Santa Shop will also be open for holiday shopping. Cash only, please.
☕ Food Truck Fun!
We are thrilled to welcome Lilly Coffee, Tea & Bread Food Truck, offering delicious Vietnamese flavors and boba delights—right here in our neighborhood!
Learn more: https://lilycoffeeteabread.com/food-truck-catering/
We can’t wait to kick off the holiday season with our Dolphin families! 💛💙
See you at Reindeer Games Night!
🌟 DOLPHIN READING STARS ALERT! 🌟
We are so proud to celebrate our amazing readers who have reached exciting new milestones in their reading journeys! 📚✨
📘 100 Book Club
👏 Findlay Boyd
👏 Elijah Griner
200 Book Club
Brecken Ferguson
These dedicated Dolphins have put in the time, focus, and heart it takes to grow as readers—and we couldn’t be more proud of their accomplishments!
Remember, Dolphins…
💛💙 It’s always a GREAT day to read a book—so READ, READ, READ! 💙💛
Keep swimming toward new goals! 🐬📚✨
NAUES Celebrates November/December “You Rock” Teacher & Staff Member of the Month
North Augusta Elementary School is proud to recognize two exceptional members of our Dolphin family as the November/December “You Rock” Teacher and Staff Member of the Month. These individuals exemplify dedication, creativity, compassion, and a deep commitment to the success and well-being of our students.
🌟 You Rock Teacher of the Month: Mrs. Mindy Aiken
Writing Lab Activity Teacher
We are thrilled to honor Mrs. Mindy Aiken as our You Rock Teacher of the Month! Mrs. Aiken serves as our school’s Writing Lab Activity Teacher, and once a week, students eagerly enter her classroom to explore the power of writing under her expert guidance.
Mrs. Aiken brings excitement, creativity, and a deeply student-centered mindset to every lesson she teaches. She designs engaging, purposeful writing experiences that allow students to express themselves while building essential literacy skills. Her projects are hands-on, imaginative, and crafted to help students discover their unique voice as writers.
Beyond the outstanding instruction she provides, Mrs. Aiken is a treasured member of our school community. She is dependable, collaborative, and always willing to lend a helping hand. From stepping in wherever needed to ensuring that major school events—such as Field Day—run smoothly, she works quietly behind the scenes to contribute to the success of the entire school.
Mrs. Aiken’s dedication, professionalism, and unwavering support for students and staff make her an invaluable part of NAUES. She truly ROCKS!
🌟 You Rock Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Megan Valone
Safety Monitor Aide
We are equally proud to recognize Mrs. Megan Valone as our You Rock Staff Member of the Month. As our Safety Monitor Aide, Mrs. Valone plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, supportive, and responsive environment for all students and staff.
Mrs. Valone is known for her calm, caring presence and her ability to respond swiftly, compassionately, and professionally whenever assistance is needed. Whether she is helping a student through a difficult moment or supporting a teacher or staff member, Mrs. Valone approaches every situation with kindness, patience, and grace.
Her positive demeanor provides reassurance to students who may be experiencing stress or uncertainty, and her reliability ensures that every child knows there is a trusted adult they can turn to. She works diligently to make sure all students feel seen, heard, and safe, which is essential to their well-being and success at school.
Mrs. Valone’s dedication to the NAUES community does not go unnoticed. She is always willing to assist, always ready to support, and always focused on what is best for our students. She is, without question, a You Rock superstar!
🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Aiken and Mrs. Valone!
North Augusta Elementary School is grateful to have such exceptional professionals shaping and supporting our students each day. Please join us in celebrating our November/December You Rock winners—two incredible individuals who demonstrate what it means to lead, serve, and uplift our Dolphin community. 💛💙
North Augusta Elementary School is proud to recognize two exceptional members of our Dolphin family as the November/December “You Rock” Teacher and Staff Member of the Month. These individuals exemplify dedication, creativity, compassion, and a deep commitment to the success and well-being of our students.
🌟 You Rock Teacher of the Month: Mrs. Mindy Aiken
Writing Lab Activity Teacher
We are thrilled to honor Mrs. Mindy Aiken as our You Rock Teacher of the Month! Mrs. Aiken serves as our school’s Writing Lab Activity Teacher, and once a week, students eagerly enter her classroom to explore the power of writing under her expert guidance.
Mrs. Aiken brings excitement, creativity, and a deeply student-centered mindset to every lesson she teaches. She designs engaging, purposeful writing experiences that allow students to express themselves while building essential literacy skills. Her projects are hands-on, imaginative, and crafted to help students discover their unique voice as writers.
Beyond the outstanding instruction she provides, Mrs. Aiken is a treasured member of our school community. She is dependable, collaborative, and always willing to lend a helping hand. From stepping in wherever needed to ensuring that major school events—such as Field Day—run smoothly, she works quietly behind the scenes to contribute to the success of the entire school.
Mrs. Aiken’s dedication, professionalism, and unwavering support for students and staff make her an invaluable part of NAUES. She truly ROCKS!
🌟 You Rock Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Megan Valone
Safety Monitor Aide
We are equally proud to recognize Mrs. Megan Valone as our You Rock Staff Member of the Month. As our Safety Monitor Aide, Mrs. Valone plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, supportive, and responsive environment for all students and staff.
Mrs. Valone is known for her calm, caring presence and her ability to respond swiftly, compassionately, and professionally whenever assistance is needed. Whether she is helping a student through a difficult moment or supporting a teacher or staff member, Mrs. Valone approaches every situation with kindness, patience, and grace.
Her positive demeanor provides reassurance to students who may be experiencing stress or uncertainty, and her reliability ensures that every child knows there is a trusted adult they can turn to. She works diligently to make sure all students feel seen, heard, and safe, which is essential to their well-being and success at school.
Mrs. Valone’s dedication to the NAUES community does not go unnoticed. She is always willing to assist, always ready to support, and always focused on what is best for our students. She is, without question, a You Rock superstar!
🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Aiken and Mrs. Valone!
North Augusta Elementary School is grateful to have such exceptional professionals shaping and supporting our students each day. Please join us in celebrating our November/December You Rock winners—two incredible individuals who demonstrate what it means to lead, serve, and uplift our Dolphin community. 💛💙
❄️🎨 NAUES Faculty & Staff Paint Party! 🎨❄️
This afternoon, our amazing NAUES faculty and staff kicked off the holiday season in the most joyful way — by gathering after school to celebrate, connect, and channel our creative talents! Together, we painted cheerful Christmas Snowmen, each one as unique and wonderful as the people who created them. ⛄✨
A huge thank you to Dr. Kimberly Fontanez, Aiken County Instructional Program Support Coordinator, for leading our session with encouragement, inspiration, and holiday cheer.
We are also incredibly grateful to Mr. Badillo, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Ulmer, and all those who worked behind the scenes to plan and prepare this fantastic event. Your time, energy, and love for our school community made today special for everyone who attended. 💛💙
What a wonderful way to welcome the season — creativity, laughter, teamwork, and a whole lot of Dolphin spirit! 🎄✨
#NAUESDolphins #HolidayFun #TeacherLife #CreativeCommunity #OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin
This afternoon, our amazing NAUES faculty and staff kicked off the holiday season in the most joyful way — by gathering after school to celebrate, connect, and channel our creative talents! Together, we painted cheerful Christmas Snowmen, each one as unique and wonderful as the people who created them. ⛄✨
A huge thank you to Dr. Kimberly Fontanez, Aiken County Instructional Program Support Coordinator, for leading our session with encouragement, inspiration, and holiday cheer.
We are also incredibly grateful to Mr. Badillo, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Ulmer, and all those who worked behind the scenes to plan and prepare this fantastic event. Your time, energy, and love for our school community made today special for everyone who attended. 💛💙
What a wonderful way to welcome the season — creativity, laughter, teamwork, and a whole lot of Dolphin spirit! 🎄✨
#NAUESDolphins #HolidayFun #TeacherLife #CreativeCommunity #OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin
🎄🧦 Holiday Sock Day Fun! 🧦🎄
Today our amazing students filled our halls with holiday sock cheer here are some Fifth Graders who stepped into the holiday spirit—one festive sock at a time! From jolly jingles to bright and bold patterns, these students showed off their very best holiday socks and brought cheer to our halls all day long.
And the fun doesn’t stop here! Check out our upcoming Holiday Spirit Days:
⭐ This Week’s Spirit Days
✨ Thursday: Dress Like a Christmas Tree 🎄
✨ Friday: Mad About Plaid! Wear your favorite flannel ❤️💚
⭐ Next Week’s Spirit Days
🟥🟩⬛ Monday, Dec. 8: Wear Red, Green & Black for Kwanzaa
🎉 Tuesday, Dec. 9: Tacky Tuesday – Wear your tacky holiday sweater!
⭐ Wednesday, Dec. 10: Tree Topper Day – Wear a Santa hat, antlers, or your favorite festive headpiece
🦌 Thursday, Dec. 11: Pod Squad Style – Dress like your pod’s theme for a night of Reindeer Games!
💚 Friday, Dec. 12: Grinch Day – Wear GREEN!
We can’t wait to see all the creativity, joy, and holiday magic continue throughout the month! 💛💙✨
#HolidaySockDay #FestiveFeet #NAUESDolphins #HolidaySpiritWeek #OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin
Today our amazing students filled our halls with holiday sock cheer here are some Fifth Graders who stepped into the holiday spirit—one festive sock at a time! From jolly jingles to bright and bold patterns, these students showed off their very best holiday socks and brought cheer to our halls all day long.
And the fun doesn’t stop here! Check out our upcoming Holiday Spirit Days:
⭐ This Week’s Spirit Days
✨ Thursday: Dress Like a Christmas Tree 🎄
✨ Friday: Mad About Plaid! Wear your favorite flannel ❤️💚
⭐ Next Week’s Spirit Days
🟥🟩⬛ Monday, Dec. 8: Wear Red, Green & Black for Kwanzaa
🎉 Tuesday, Dec. 9: Tacky Tuesday – Wear your tacky holiday sweater!
⭐ Wednesday, Dec. 10: Tree Topper Day – Wear a Santa hat, antlers, or your favorite festive headpiece
🦌 Thursday, Dec. 11: Pod Squad Style – Dress like your pod’s theme for a night of Reindeer Games!
💚 Friday, Dec. 12: Grinch Day – Wear GREEN!
We can’t wait to see all the creativity, joy, and holiday magic continue throughout the month! 💛💙✨
#HolidaySockDay #FestiveFeet #NAUESDolphins #HolidaySpiritWeek #OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin
🦌🎄 Day 2 of NAUES Holiday Spirit Week! 🎄🦌
Today was Reindeer Day, and we had an entire herd of festive students and teachers spreading Christmas cheer all around the school! The halls were full of jingling antlers, bright red noses, and joyful Dolphin spirit. 💛💙
Want to join the fun? Here’s what’s coming up next:
🧦 Wednesday: Holiday Socks
🎄 Thursday: Dress Like a Christmas Tree
📚 Friday: Mad About Plaid — Wear your favorite flannel!
We can’t wait to see all the creativity, joy, and holiday magic continue throughout the week! ✨
Today was Reindeer Day, and we had an entire herd of festive students and teachers spreading Christmas cheer all around the school! The halls were full of jingling antlers, bright red noses, and joyful Dolphin spirit. 💛💙
Want to join the fun? Here’s what’s coming up next:
🧦 Wednesday: Holiday Socks
🎄 Thursday: Dress Like a Christmas Tree
📚 Friday: Mad About Plaid — Wear your favorite flannel!
We can’t wait to see all the creativity, joy, and holiday magic continue throughout the week! ✨
✨🎄 North Augusta Elementary Chorus Spreads Holiday Cheer! 🎄✨
Tonight, our amazing North Augusta Elementary Chorus, under the talented direction of Mr. Steven Palmer, filled the air with holiday magic at the North Augusta Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in front of beautiful Lookaway Hall.
Our Dolphins shined bright as they shared festive songs, joyful smiles, and the true spirit of the season with our community. Their voices helped make this cherished tradition even more special!
A huge thank you to Mr. Palmer for his dedication and for inspiring our young performers—and to our wonderful students for representing NAUES with pride, confidence, and holiday cheer. 💛💙
What a beautiful way to kick off the season! ✨🎶
Tonight, our amazing North Augusta Elementary Chorus, under the talented direction of Mr. Steven Palmer, filled the air with holiday magic at the North Augusta Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in front of beautiful Lookaway Hall.
Our Dolphins shined bright as they shared festive songs, joyful smiles, and the true spirit of the season with our community. Their voices helped make this cherished tradition even more special!
A huge thank you to Mr. Palmer for his dedication and for inspiring our young performers—and to our wonderful students for representing NAUES with pride, confidence, and holiday cheer. 💛💙
What a beautiful way to kick off the season! ✨🎶
🌟 Happy National Special Education Day! 🌟
December 2
Today, North Augusta Elementary School proudly celebrates our incredible Special Education Teachers and Special Education Aides—a team of dedicated, compassionate, and highly skilled professionals who make a tremendous difference in the lives of our students every single day.
These extraordinary educators go above and beyond to ensure that every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to reach their fullest potential. They work tirelessly—providing individualized instruction, building strong relationships, advocating for student needs, and collaborating closely with teachers, families, and administration.
Their patience, creativity, perseverance, and unwavering belief in every student truly embody what it means to lead with heart. 💛💙
To our Special Education Team:
Thank you for your dedication, your expertise, and the love you pour into your work.
You help create a school community where every dolphin can shine, and we are deeply grateful for all that you do.
Please join us in celebrating and honoring these amazing educators today! 🐬💛💙
December 2
Today, North Augusta Elementary School proudly celebrates our incredible Special Education Teachers and Special Education Aides—a team of dedicated, compassionate, and highly skilled professionals who make a tremendous difference in the lives of our students every single day.
These extraordinary educators go above and beyond to ensure that every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to reach their fullest potential. They work tirelessly—providing individualized instruction, building strong relationships, advocating for student needs, and collaborating closely with teachers, families, and administration.
Their patience, creativity, perseverance, and unwavering belief in every student truly embody what it means to lead with heart. 💛💙
To our Special Education Team:
Thank you for your dedication, your expertise, and the love you pour into your work.
You help create a school community where every dolphin can shine, and we are deeply grateful for all that you do.
Please join us in celebrating and honoring these amazing educators today! 🐬💛💙
🎄❤️ Holiday Spirit Week is off to a SWEET start! ❤️🎄
Today, our students kicked off the holiday season by dressing like candy canes! The halls of NAUES were filled with red, white, and plenty of Christmas cheer as our Dolphins showed off their holiday spirit. 🍬🐬
🎅 Tuesday: Dress like a Reindeer
🧦 Wednesday: Wear your Holiday Socks
🎄 Thursday: Dress like a Christmas Tree
📚 Friday: We’re Mad About Plaid! Wear your favorite flannel
We can’t wait to see all of the creativity, joy, and holiday magic continue throughout the month! 💛💙
Today, our students kicked off the holiday season by dressing like candy canes! The halls of NAUES were filled with red, white, and plenty of Christmas cheer as our Dolphins showed off their holiday spirit. 🍬🐬
🎅 Tuesday: Dress like a Reindeer
🧦 Wednesday: Wear your Holiday Socks
🎄 Thursday: Dress like a Christmas Tree
📚 Friday: We’re Mad About Plaid! Wear your favorite flannel
We can’t wait to see all of the creativity, joy, and holiday magic continue throughout the month! 💛💙
📚✨ Our Library Is Getting a Glow-Up! ✨🐬
Little by little, our NAUES Library is transforming into an even more inviting, updated, and unified space for our Dolphins! Over the Thanksgiving break, some amazing teamwork helped bring our vision to life:
🎨 Mr. Badillo painted a beautiful new accent wall that instantly brightened the entire space.
🖼️ Our front desk received a stunning upgrade with a custom vinyl wrap featuring NAUES and our Dolphin logo proudly displayed on both ends—bringing our school’s theme and mascot together in a bold, cohesive way.
🔧 And let’s give a special shout-out to “some guy named Steve” (aka Steve Morin!) who repaired and prepped the front desk so the wrap could be applied perfectly AND rerouted all the wiring like a pro!
A huge THANK YOU to Mr. Badillo, Bryan and the team at Communigraphics in North Augusta, and Steve for helping our library feel brand new. Our students deserve a beautiful space, and we’re so grateful for everyone making it happen.
📚💛💙 Once a Dolphin, always a Dolphin—our library is truly shining!
Little by little, our NAUES Library is transforming into an even more inviting, updated, and unified space for our Dolphins! Over the Thanksgiving break, some amazing teamwork helped bring our vision to life:
🎨 Mr. Badillo painted a beautiful new accent wall that instantly brightened the entire space.
🖼️ Our front desk received a stunning upgrade with a custom vinyl wrap featuring NAUES and our Dolphin logo proudly displayed on both ends—bringing our school’s theme and mascot together in a bold, cohesive way.
🔧 And let’s give a special shout-out to “some guy named Steve” (aka Steve Morin!) who repaired and prepped the front desk so the wrap could be applied perfectly AND rerouted all the wiring like a pro!
A huge THANK YOU to Mr. Badillo, Bryan and the team at Communigraphics in North Augusta, and Steve for helping our library feel brand new. Our students deserve a beautiful space, and we’re so grateful for everyone making it happen.
📚💛💙 Once a Dolphin, always a Dolphin—our library is truly shining!
Mrs. Moore’s 3rd Grade GT class has taken their first steps into algebraic linear equations!
Using manipulatives, they explored how variables work, created balanced equations, and worked together to solve and explain their thinking.
Hands-on learning = deeper understanding! We are so proud of their hard work and curiosity!
Using manipulatives, they explored how variables work, created balanced equations, and worked together to solve and explain their thinking.
Hands-on learning = deeper understanding! We are so proud of their hard work and curiosity!
Welcome back, Dolphins! 🐬💙
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break and are recharged for an exciting month ahead! 📚✨
We can’t wait to see you bright and early in the morning as we dive into December together! ❄️🎄
#OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break and are recharged for an exciting month ahead! 📚✨
We can’t wait to see you bright and early in the morning as we dive into December together! ❄️🎄
#OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin
🎄✨ NAUES Christmas Spirit Days Are Coming! ✨🎄
We are ringing in the holiday season all December long at North Augusta Elementary! 💛💙🐬
Our Christmas Spirit Days are a fun way to bring joy, celebrate together, and make magical memories with our students.
Participation is optional—join in as much or as little as you’d like! Every smile, sprinkle of cheer, and dash of holiday color helps make the season bright. 🌟
Below are our daily themes for December:
📅 NAUES December Spirit Days
December 1 – Candy Cane Lane
❤️🤍 Wear Red & White
December 2 – Dashing Through the Snow
🦌 Wear Reindeer Attire
December 3 – Kick Up Your Feet!
🧦 Wear Holiday Socks
December 4 – O Christmas Tree!
🎄 Dress like a Christmas Tree
December 5 – Mad About Plaid
🌲 Wear your favorite Flannel
December 8 – Kwanzaa Colors Day
❤️💚🖤 Wear Red, Green & Black
December 9 – Tacky Tuesday
🎁 Wear your Tacky Sweater
December 10 – Tree Topper Day
🎅 Wear a Santa Hat or Antlers
December 11 – Pod Squad Style
🦌 Dress like your Pod Theme for our Night of Reindeer Games
December 12 – Grinch Day
💚 Wear Green
December 15 – Hanukkah Day
💙🤍 Wear Blue & White
December 16 – Elf Day
🧝 Dress like an Elf
December 17 – Holiday Glow Day
✨ Wear Sparkles, Shine, and Glitter
December 18 – Polar Express Day
🚂 Wear PJs
December 19 – Deck the Halls! (½ Day — Dismissal at 11:00 AM)
🎅🎄 Wear ALL your Christmas Attire
Let’s make December merry, bright, and full of Dolphin pride! 💛💙🐬✨
We are ringing in the holiday season all December long at North Augusta Elementary! 💛💙🐬
Our Christmas Spirit Days are a fun way to bring joy, celebrate together, and make magical memories with our students.
Participation is optional—join in as much or as little as you’d like! Every smile, sprinkle of cheer, and dash of holiday color helps make the season bright. 🌟
Below are our daily themes for December:
📅 NAUES December Spirit Days
December 1 – Candy Cane Lane
❤️🤍 Wear Red & White
December 2 – Dashing Through the Snow
🦌 Wear Reindeer Attire
December 3 – Kick Up Your Feet!
🧦 Wear Holiday Socks
December 4 – O Christmas Tree!
🎄 Dress like a Christmas Tree
December 5 – Mad About Plaid
🌲 Wear your favorite Flannel
December 8 – Kwanzaa Colors Day
❤️💚🖤 Wear Red, Green & Black
December 9 – Tacky Tuesday
🎁 Wear your Tacky Sweater
December 10 – Tree Topper Day
🎅 Wear a Santa Hat or Antlers
December 11 – Pod Squad Style
🦌 Dress like your Pod Theme for our Night of Reindeer Games
December 12 – Grinch Day
💚 Wear Green
December 15 – Hanukkah Day
💙🤍 Wear Blue & White
December 16 – Elf Day
🧝 Dress like an Elf
December 17 – Holiday Glow Day
✨ Wear Sparkles, Shine, and Glitter
December 18 – Polar Express Day
🚂 Wear PJs
December 19 – Deck the Halls! (½ Day — Dismissal at 11:00 AM)
🎅🎄 Wear ALL your Christmas Attire
Let’s make December merry, bright, and full of Dolphin pride! 💛💙🐬✨
