North Augusta Elementary

🎉✨ FIELD TRIP FUN + LEARNING = A DAY TO REMEMBER! ✨🎉 📍 North Augusta Elementary First Grade at Chuck E. Cheese's 🍕🕹️ What did we learn? 🔢 Math: ✔️ Counting tokens & tickets ✔️ Adding & subtracting to win prizes ✔️ Pizza Fractions (YUM!) ✔️ Tracking playtime ⏰ 🌍 Social Studies: ✔️ Teamwork & Cooperation ✔️ Taking Turns ✔️ Following Rules 🔬📚 Science & Literacy: ✔️ Cause & Effect in gameplay ✔️ Reading game instructions ✔️ Learning the "CH" sound in CHuck E. CHeese ⭐️ Student Rating: "BEST FIELD TRIP EVER!" ⭐️ Because at NAE, we make learning FUN everywhere we go! #NAUEFirstGrade #LearningIsFun #ChuckECheeseTrip #BestFieldTripEver #PhonicsAndPizza #MathInAction #TeamworkAndPlay #NorthAugustaElementary

🎭✨ Tonight was PURE MAGIC at North Augusta Elementary! ✨🎭 The students of North Augusta Elementary ROARED to life in their spectacular performance of The Lion King Kids! 🦁🌿 From the first note to the final bow, their incredible talent, passion, and dedication were shining brighter than the African sun! 🌅🎶 Every song, every dance, every heartfelt moment was a testament to their hard work, perseverance, and love for the arts. 👏👏 The audience was swept away by the stunning choreography, breathtaking costumes, and vibrant set—all brought to life by an unbelievably talented team of students, staff, and volunteers. 💛🎭 A standing ovation for our phenomenal Production Team: 🎶 Music Director: Steven Palmer 🎭 Drama Director: Angelika Davis-Raby 💃 Choreographers: Lori Rogers & Angelika Davis-Raby 🎨 Set Designers: Parent/Teacher Volunteers 🧵 Costume Designers: Parent Volunteers 🎟️ Stage Manager: Kimberly Brown 🎭 Mask Designer: Aiken County Career Center A HUGE thank you to our amazing business partners for their support in making this production possible: 🌟 Communigraphics 🌟 UCS Aiken Etherege Center Tonight, the students proved that theatre isn’t just about performing—it’s about teamwork, creativity, and bringing stories to life in the most unforgettable way. Bravo to our young stars! 🌟👏 #TheLionKingKids #NAUEShinesBright #ProudToBeNAUE #YoungStarsOnStage 🦁🎶✨

🍦✨ Ice Cream Day Update! ✨🍦 Attention NAUE Families! This week only, Ice Cream Sales will be moved to Thursday, March 27th due to staffing shortages on Friday. 😊🍨 #NAUECafeteria #IceCreamDay #ImportantUpdate

🎭✨ 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 🦁🎭🎶

🎉🎄 Holiday Spirit in 1st Grade! 🎄🎉 Ms. Canty’s first graders at North Augusta Elementary were full of festive fun today as they dressed up in their favorite holiday attire! ✨❤️ Check out the pics below to see their holiday cheer! 📸 And don’t forget—it’s Unified Spirit Week! 🏆💛 Join the fun: 🌍 Thursday: Tourist Day 🎭 Friday: Tacky Day #UnifiedSpiritWeek #NAUESpirit #HolidayFun #ChooseToInclude

🔹💎 Third Grade Students Dig Into Science at North Augusta Elementary! 💎🔹 On March 25th, our entire third grade had an unforgettable day at Diamond Del's Gem Mining Adventure! ✨ From panning for real rocks and minerals to uncovering hidden gems, the students had an amazing hands-on experience that brought their science lessons to life! 🪙 This interactive adventure sparked curiosity and excitement in our young scientists, aligning perfectly with the South Carolina Third Grade Science Standards! 🔬👩‍🔬 They got to explore key concepts about rocks and minerals, including how they form, their properties, and how scientists study them. The experience reinforced learning in a fun and engaging way that went beyond the classroom! 🎒📚 A huge thank you to Diamond Del's Gem Mining Adventure for bringing science to life and making learning so much fun! 💫 We're proud to see our students so excited about the world of science, and we can't wait for more hands-on adventures ahead. 🚀 #NAUEThirdGrade #GemMiningAdventure #HandsOnScience #SCThirdGradeScience #RockAndMineralDiscovery #FunLearning #DiamondDelsMining

North Augusta Yearbook Online Sales Online Yearbook sales are open again! A limited number of yearbooks are still available (92). Click the following link to order: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?ref=A09882745

Our Dolphin Dash runners were zooming around the track today!

🎉💙 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work! 💙🎉 It’s Team Day at NAUE’s Unified Spirit Week, and our first graders had a blast celebrating inclusion, teamwork, and school spirit! 🏆💛 The fun isn’t over yet—keep the spirit alive! ✨ Join us for: 🎄 Wednesday: Holiday Attire 🌍 Thursday: Tourist Day 🎭 Friday: Tacky Day! Let’s show our support for inclusion & acceptance all week long! 💙🙌 #ChooseToInclude #UnifiedSpiritWeek #NAUESpirit

🎨✨ Creativity in Action at NAUE! ✨🎨 A HUGE shoutout to our amazing art teacher, Mrs. Todd, for using her incredible talent to make North Augusta Elementary even more inspiring and inviting! 💛👏 Today, she painted a beautiful new mural in the front hall near the library, featuring an ant lifting a stick much bigger than itself, alongside the powerful quote by Audrey Hepburn: "Nothing is impossible—the word itself says 'I'm Possible!'" 🌟🐜💪 This uplifting message reminds our students daily that hard work, determination, and self-belief can make anything possible! We are so grateful for Mrs. Todd and her dedication to making our school a more vibrant, creative, and inspiring place! 🎨💙 #NAUEArt #ThankYouMrsTodd #InspirationThroughArt #NothingIsImpossible #CreativeClassrooms #AudreyHepburn

🌙🍪 Learning with Oreos! 🍪🌙 Mrs. Maikranz’s 1st graders had a "sweet" time learning about the Sun and Moon’s patterns using Oreos! 🌞🌕 Students observed how the Moon appears to change shape over time—making science both fun and delicious! 🤩👏 #HandsOnLearning #NAUEScience

🌟 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

📏🍃 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

📚🐬 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

🎭✨ 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