North Augusta Elementary

Due to the winter storm and out of an abundance of caution, all Aiken County public schools and offices will begin the day tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026, on a two-hour delayed start. While some areas of Aiken County experienced greater impacts from this storm than others, district leaders continue to consider conditions across the entire county. Temperatures are expected to rise today, which should improve conditions; however, some roadways—particularly bridges and secondary roads—may remain slick during the morning commute.

Important Details for Tomorrow:
• Students and Staff: The two-hour delayed start applies to all students, teachers, and staff.
• Student Meals: With the delayed start schedule, only lunch will be served in school cafeterias.
• Half-Day & Partial-Day Programs: Students on half-day and partial-day schedules, including Early Learning Special Education students, are encouraged to attend school if possible; however, school bus transportation will not be available, as buses will be unable to run mid-day routes.
• No Before-School Activities: No activities will be permitted before school begins on the two-hour delay.
• After-School Activities: After-school activities, including Quest Zone and extracurricular activities such as athletic practices, will continue as scheduled.
• Aiken County Career and Technology Center: Morning session students should report to their home high schools. The afternoon session will continue as planned.

What's Next: ACPSD continues to collaborate closely with local Emergency Management officials and monitor conditions across the county. An update regarding any changes to Tuesday’s schedule will be shared no later than 3:00 p.m. tomorrow.
We look forward to welcoming students and staff to school tomorrow and appreciate our families’ continued patience and flexibility as we prioritize safety.

❄️ Fourth Grade Snow Lab Fun at NAUES! ❄️

Today our 4th grade Dolphins turned the classroom into a winter wonderland by making their very own snow! 🌨️🐬

Students in all of our 4th grade classes worked hard mixing ingredients to create fluffy, moldable “snow” using baking soda + hair conditioner—and let’s just say… some batches were more successful than others! 😂👏

Why? Because just like real scientists (and chefs!), success depended on one important skill…

✅ MATH ACCURACY!

Students learned that when you measure and multiply correctly, you get the perfect sensory snow for:
⛄ building mini snowmen
🎨 winter crafts
🖐️ sensory exploration
…and lots of laughs along the way!

Snow Recipe:
📌 2.5 cups baking soda + ½ cup conditioner (ratios may vary!)

To connect learning even further, our students also explored natural disasters and snow-related weather events, discussing how winter storms and blizzards can impact communities. 🌬️❄️

Learning is always more exciting when it’s hands-on! 💛💙

✨ Way to go, 4th Grade! You made learning “SNOW” much fun! ❄️😄💛💙🐬

#NAUESDolphins #HandsOnLearning #FourthGradeFun #MathInAction #ScienceIsCool #WinterWonderland #DigitalDolphins

💛💙🐬 Fifth Grade History Comes to Life at NAUES! 🐬💙💛

Our fifth graders are working hard building shacks to create a “Hooverville” as part of their study of the Great Depression! 🛠️🏚️📚

The students pictured are from Mrs. Benson, Mrs. Null, Mrs. Pope, and Mrs. Whisnant’s classes, and they are doing an incredible job using teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking to bring history to life!

🕰️ A Peek into History:

During the Great Depression (1929–1939), many Americans lost their jobs, homes, and savings. As families struggled to survive, some built makeshift shelters out of cardboard, scrap wood, tin, and other materials. These communities were called “Hoovervilles,” named after President Herbert Hoover, who many people blamed for the economic crisis.

⭐ Why this project matters:

Hands-on projects like this help students:
✅ understand history in a meaningful way
✅ develop empathy and perspective
✅ apply learning through building and problem-solving
✅ practice collaboration and communication
✅ connect reading, research, and social studies together

This learning experience supports student understanding of:

Economic hardship and recovery during the Great Depression

How historical events impacted daily life for families

Using evidence to explain historical causes and effects

Analyzing how people adapted during difficult times

👏 We are so proud of our fifth graders for their effort, creativity, and thoughtful learning during this powerful unit!

#NAUESDolphins #5thGradeLearning #GreatDepression #HoovervilleProject #HandsOnLearning #HistoryInAction 💛💙🐬

💛💙 4th Grade Readers Are Making BIG Brain Inferences! 🧠🐬

On Tuesday in Mrs. DeLattre’s classroom, our 4th grade Dolphins were working hard on an important reading skill—INFERENCING! 📚✨

Students got to get down and dirty in the best way—by writing directly on their desks (don’t worry… dry erase fun 😉) as they broke down:
✅ Text Evidence (what the author says)
✅ Schema / Background Knowledge (what we already know)
➡️ to create a strong, supported inference (what the text means)

This hands-on strategy made thinking visible and helped students understand that strong readers don’t just guess—they prove their thinking! 👏🐬

Way to go, Mrs. DeLattre and our amazing 4th graders! 💛💙

#NAUESDolphins #FourthGradeStrong #ReadingSkills #Inferencing #TextEvidence #Schema #SCStandards #DolphinPride 🐬📚✨