Reminder:
💙🐬 All Pro Dads Breakfast! 🐬💛
Dads, grandfathers & father figures — join us Thursday, Oct. 30 | 7:45–8:15 AM for our next All Pro Dads meeting! ☕🍩
Topic: Determination 💪
Teaching kids to stay focused, work hard & never give up helps them grow strong in school & life! 🌟
#NAUESDolphins #AllProDads #Determination #LeaderInMe #FamilyFirst #OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin
💙🐬 All Pro Dads Breakfast! 🐬💛
Dads, grandfathers & father figures — join us Thursday, Oct. 30 | 7:45–8:15 AM for our next All Pro Dads meeting! ☕🍩
Topic: Determination 💪
Teaching kids to stay focused, work hard & never give up helps them grow strong in school & life! 🌟
#NAUESDolphins #AllProDads #Determination #LeaderInMe #FamilyFirst #OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin
💛💙🌍 Happy World Occupational Therapy Day! 🐬💙💛
October 27, 2025
Today we proudly celebrate World Occupational Therapy Day and recognize our very own Mrs. Katie Johnson, our incredible School Occupational Therapist here at North Augusta Elementary School! 🙌✨
Mrs. Johnson plays an essential role in helping our Dolphins succeed each and every day — supporting students as they develop the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond. 🏫💛
💡 What does a School Occupational Therapist do?
An OT helps students build independence and confidence by working on things like:
✏️ Fine motor skills (writing, cutting, tying shoes)
🧩 Sensory processing and attention skills
🪑 Classroom participation and posture for learning
🤝 Social and daily living skills that support success both in and out of the classroom
Mrs. Johnson’s expertise, patience, and dedication help our students grow stronger, more capable, and ready to take on each new challenge with confidence! 🌟
Thank you, Mrs. Johnson, for your compassion, creativity, and care for every Dolphin you support — you make a difference every single day! 💛💙🐬
#NAUESDolphins #WorldOTDay #ThankYouMrsJohnson #OccupationalTherapy #EveryStudentEveryDay #DolphinPride #LeaderInMe
October 27, 2025
Today we proudly celebrate World Occupational Therapy Day and recognize our very own Mrs. Katie Johnson, our incredible School Occupational Therapist here at North Augusta Elementary School! 🙌✨
Mrs. Johnson plays an essential role in helping our Dolphins succeed each and every day — supporting students as they develop the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond. 🏫💛
💡 What does a School Occupational Therapist do?
An OT helps students build independence and confidence by working on things like:
✏️ Fine motor skills (writing, cutting, tying shoes)
🧩 Sensory processing and attention skills
🪑 Classroom participation and posture for learning
🤝 Social and daily living skills that support success both in and out of the classroom
Mrs. Johnson’s expertise, patience, and dedication help our students grow stronger, more capable, and ready to take on each new challenge with confidence! 🌟
Thank you, Mrs. Johnson, for your compassion, creativity, and care for every Dolphin you support — you make a difference every single day! 💛💙🐬
#NAUESDolphins #WorldOTDay #ThankYouMrsJohnson #OccupationalTherapy #EveryStudentEveryDay #DolphinPride #LeaderInMe
🎃🧡 It’s Spooky to Be Hungry® — Last Chance to Give! 🧡🎃
Our school is collecting non-perishable food donations to support families in our community. The last day to donate is Thursday, October 30—let’s finish strong!
🧺 What to bring: canned veggies & fruit, soup, peanut butter, pasta, rice, beans, cereal, shelf-stable milk
📍 Drop-off: Front Office (students can bring items in the morning)
Every can = a meal. Every family = our community. Let’s show how Dolphins care—bring a donation by Oct. 30! 💛💙🐬
#ItsSpookyToBeHungry #ScareAwayHunger #NAUESDolphins #CommunityCares
Our school is collecting non-perishable food donations to support families in our community. The last day to donate is Thursday, October 30—let’s finish strong!
🧺 What to bring: canned veggies & fruit, soup, peanut butter, pasta, rice, beans, cereal, shelf-stable milk
📍 Drop-off: Front Office (students can bring items in the morning)
Every can = a meal. Every family = our community. Let’s show how Dolphins care—bring a donation by Oct. 30! 💛💙🐬
#ItsSpookyToBeHungry #ScareAwayHunger #NAUESDolphins #CommunityCares
❤️🎗️ Red Ribbon Week is underway at NAUES! Just 3 days left to celebrate being a Dolphin who chooses to live drug-free! 🧩✨
Theme: “Life is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free!”
Mon 10/27 – Pajama Day 😴
Tues 10/28 – Mixed-Match Day 🧦
Wed 10/29 – Team Day 🏈
💛💙🐬 #NAUESDolphins
Theme: “Life is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free!”
Mon 10/27 – Pajama Day 😴
Tues 10/28 – Mixed-Match Day 🧦
Wed 10/29 – Team Day 🏈
💛💙🐬 #NAUESDolphins
🔺🔵 3D Shapes in Kindergarten! 🟩⭐
Mrs. Kowalchuk’s Kindergarten class had a sweet time learning about 3D shapes today! Students used marshmallows and toothpicks to build cubes, pyramids, and other solid shapes — turning geometry into a hands-on, creative STEM experience! 🧠✨
Through this engaging activity, our youngest Dolphins explored edges, vertices, and faces, while using teamwork, problem-solving, and fine motor skills. 💪💛
📘 South Carolina Kindergarten Math Standards:
K.G.1: Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes and describe their relative positions.
K.G.2: Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientation or overall size.
K.G.3: Identify shapes as two-dimensional (flat) or three-dimensional (solid).
K.G.5: Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay).
Our Kindergarten Dolphins are building bright futures—one shape at a time! 💙🐬
#NAUESDolphins #LeaderInMe #Kindergarten #HandsOnLearning #STEM #GeometryFun #3DShapes #SCStandards #DolphinLeaders
Mrs. Kowalchuk’s Kindergarten class had a sweet time learning about 3D shapes today! Students used marshmallows and toothpicks to build cubes, pyramids, and other solid shapes — turning geometry into a hands-on, creative STEM experience! 🧠✨
Through this engaging activity, our youngest Dolphins explored edges, vertices, and faces, while using teamwork, problem-solving, and fine motor skills. 💪💛
📘 South Carolina Kindergarten Math Standards:
K.G.1: Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes and describe their relative positions.
K.G.2: Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientation or overall size.
K.G.3: Identify shapes as two-dimensional (flat) or three-dimensional (solid).
K.G.5: Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay).
Our Kindergarten Dolphins are building bright futures—one shape at a time! 💙🐬
#NAUESDolphins #LeaderInMe #Kindergarten #HandsOnLearning #STEM #GeometryFun #3DShapes #SCStandards #DolphinLeaders
🪨💨 Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition in Action! 🌊🧪
Ms. Ryan’s 4th-grade scientists at North Augusta Elementary had a hands-on learning experience this week exploring how rocks change over time!
Students used Airheads candy to model the rock cycle — first “weathering” (breaking down) their candy rocks, then “eroding” (moving) the pieces to new locations, and finally “depositing” them into their classmates’ bowls. Afterward, they layered their “sediments” to create their very own sedimentary rocks! 🍬🪨
This fun and interactive activity helped students see and feel the processes of weathering, erosion, and deposition—key steps in how Earth’s surface is shaped over time. 🌎✨
📘 South Carolina 4th Grade Science Standards:
4.E.2A.1 – Develop and use models to describe and classify the physical properties of Earth’s layers and rocks.
4.E.2A.2 – Construct explanations for how natural processes like weathering, erosion, and deposition change Earth’s landforms.
4.S.1A.1–6 – Use science and engineering practices to plan and carry out investigations, analyze data, and communicate results.
What an awesome way to make science stick! 🍬🔬
Our Dolphin scientists are definitely “rocking” their learning! 💛💙🐬
#NAUESDolphins #LeaderInMe #4thGradeScience #HandsOnLearning #WeatheringAndErosion #SedimentaryRocks #SCStandards #DolphinLeaders #STEAM
Ms. Ryan’s 4th-grade scientists at North Augusta Elementary had a hands-on learning experience this week exploring how rocks change over time!
Students used Airheads candy to model the rock cycle — first “weathering” (breaking down) their candy rocks, then “eroding” (moving) the pieces to new locations, and finally “depositing” them into their classmates’ bowls. Afterward, they layered their “sediments” to create their very own sedimentary rocks! 🍬🪨
This fun and interactive activity helped students see and feel the processes of weathering, erosion, and deposition—key steps in how Earth’s surface is shaped over time. 🌎✨
📘 South Carolina 4th Grade Science Standards:
4.E.2A.1 – Develop and use models to describe and classify the physical properties of Earth’s layers and rocks.
4.E.2A.2 – Construct explanations for how natural processes like weathering, erosion, and deposition change Earth’s landforms.
4.S.1A.1–6 – Use science and engineering practices to plan and carry out investigations, analyze data, and communicate results.
What an awesome way to make science stick! 🍬🔬
Our Dolphin scientists are definitely “rocking” their learning! 💛💙🐬
#NAUESDolphins #LeaderInMe #4thGradeScience #HandsOnLearning #WeatheringAndErosion #SedimentaryRocks #SCStandards #DolphinLeaders #STEAM
💛💙🐬 First Grade Leader Loot Winners! 🐬💙💛
Congratulations to our First Grade Leader Loot Winners for showing outstanding leadership, kindness, and hard work this week! 🌟
A special shout-out goes to our You Rock First Grade Winner – Journee! 🎉
Journee always shines bright with her positive personality and can-do attitude! She’s a true leader who is helpful, caring, and kind to everyone she meets. 💫 She always does the right thing—without needing to be told twice—and spreads joy wherever she goes!
We are so proud of you, Journee, and all of our First Grade Leaders for making a difference each day at NAUES! Keep shining, Dolphins! 💛💙🐬
#NAUESDolphins #LeaderInMe #LeaderLoot #YouRock #StudentLeaders #FirstGrade #HabitHeroes #DolphinPride
Congratulations to our First Grade Leader Loot Winners for showing outstanding leadership, kindness, and hard work this week! 🌟
A special shout-out goes to our You Rock First Grade Winner – Journee! 🎉
Journee always shines bright with her positive personality and can-do attitude! She’s a true leader who is helpful, caring, and kind to everyone she meets. 💫 She always does the right thing—without needing to be told twice—and spreads joy wherever she goes!
We are so proud of you, Journee, and all of our First Grade Leaders for making a difference each day at NAUES! Keep shining, Dolphins! 💛💙🐬
#NAUESDolphins #LeaderInMe #LeaderLoot #YouRock #StudentLeaders #FirstGrade #HabitHeroes #DolphinPride
💡✨ Glow Party Multiplication Bingo! ✨💡
Fifth graders in Ms. Pope’s and Ms. Null’s classes had an exciting time reviewing their math facts with a Glow Party Multiplication Bingo Day! 🎉
Students practiced their fluency, teamwork, and number sense — all under the glow lights! What a fun and engaging way to review math! 💛💙🐬
📘 South Carolina 5th Grade Math Standards Addressed:
5.NBT.5: Fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.
5.OA.1: Use parentheses, brackets, or braces in numerical expressions and evaluate them.
5.OA.2: Write simple expressions that record calculations with numbers and interpret numerical expressions.
Our Dolphins are shining bright while building strong math skills and a love for learning! 🌟
#NAUESDolphins #LeaderInMe #GlowParty #MathFun #5thGrade #SCStandards #DolphinLeaders #EngagedLearning
Fifth graders in Ms. Pope’s and Ms. Null’s classes had an exciting time reviewing their math facts with a Glow Party Multiplication Bingo Day! 🎉
Students practiced their fluency, teamwork, and number sense — all under the glow lights! What a fun and engaging way to review math! 💛💙🐬
📘 South Carolina 5th Grade Math Standards Addressed:
5.NBT.5: Fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.
5.OA.1: Use parentheses, brackets, or braces in numerical expressions and evaluate them.
5.OA.2: Write simple expressions that record calculations with numbers and interpret numerical expressions.
Our Dolphins are shining bright while building strong math skills and a love for learning! 🌟
#NAUESDolphins #LeaderInMe #GlowParty #MathFun #5thGrade #SCStandards #DolphinLeaders #EngagedLearning
🌟 October Habit Hero Breakfast: Celebrating “Put First Things First” 🌟
Date: October 24, 2025
Location: North Augusta Elementary School
This morning, our Dolphin families and students gathered to celebrate our October Habit Hero Breakfast, honoring one outstanding student from each classroom who exemplifies Habit #3: Put First Things First — one of the foundational habits in our Leader in Me journey.
🏅 What Does “Put First Things First” Mean?
Habit #3 encourages students to focus on what matters most — to set priorities, make responsible choices, and manage their time wisely. It’s all about organizing their days around what’s important rather than what’s merely urgent or distracting.
In simple terms, it means “Work first, then play.” Students who put first things first know how to balance schoolwork, responsibilities, and fun. They take initiative to complete tasks, follow through on commitments, and show dependability at school and at home.
💛 Why This Habit Matters
Developing this habit early helps students become self-disciplined and goal-oriented leaders. By practicing time management and learning how to make choices aligned with their goals, students gain confidence and ownership over their success. These skills also build resilience and prepare them for lifelong learning and leadership.
💡 Tips for Parents: Encouraging Habit #3 at Home
Families can help reinforce this important habit every day:
Create a daily routine. Encourage your child to make a checklist for morning and evening tasks.
Set priorities together. Help your child decide what must be done before leisure activities — such as completing homework or chores before screen time.
Model balance. Let your child see you scheduling time for work, family, and fun — and talk about why balance matters.
Celebrate progress. Recognize when your child follows through on responsibilities. A few kind words go a long way in building lifelong habits of success!
🌈 Looking Ahead: Habit #4 – Think Win-Win
Next month, our students will focus on Habit #4: Think Win-Win, which teaches that everyone can win. This habit promotes teamwork, empathy, and the idea that success is not a competition — it’s about cooperation. Together, we’ll explore how Dolphins can create positive outcomes for themselves and others by thinking “we,” not “me.”
Date: October 24, 2025
Location: North Augusta Elementary School
This morning, our Dolphin families and students gathered to celebrate our October Habit Hero Breakfast, honoring one outstanding student from each classroom who exemplifies Habit #3: Put First Things First — one of the foundational habits in our Leader in Me journey.
🏅 What Does “Put First Things First” Mean?
Habit #3 encourages students to focus on what matters most — to set priorities, make responsible choices, and manage their time wisely. It’s all about organizing their days around what’s important rather than what’s merely urgent or distracting.
In simple terms, it means “Work first, then play.” Students who put first things first know how to balance schoolwork, responsibilities, and fun. They take initiative to complete tasks, follow through on commitments, and show dependability at school and at home.
💛 Why This Habit Matters
Developing this habit early helps students become self-disciplined and goal-oriented leaders. By practicing time management and learning how to make choices aligned with their goals, students gain confidence and ownership over their success. These skills also build resilience and prepare them for lifelong learning and leadership.
💡 Tips for Parents: Encouraging Habit #3 at Home
Families can help reinforce this important habit every day:
Create a daily routine. Encourage your child to make a checklist for morning and evening tasks.
Set priorities together. Help your child decide what must be done before leisure activities — such as completing homework or chores before screen time.
Model balance. Let your child see you scheduling time for work, family, and fun — and talk about why balance matters.
Celebrate progress. Recognize when your child follows through on responsibilities. A few kind words go a long way in building lifelong habits of success!
🌈 Looking Ahead: Habit #4 – Think Win-Win
Next month, our students will focus on Habit #4: Think Win-Win, which teaches that everyone can win. This habit promotes teamwork, empathy, and the idea that success is not a competition — it’s about cooperation. Together, we’ll explore how Dolphins can create positive outcomes for themselves and others by thinking “we,” not “me.”
🎃📚 More Trunk or Treat Fun! 🐬💛💙
We’re still smiling from our incredible Literacy Trunk or Treat Night! Our Dolphins had the best time exploring the creative trunks, reading displays, and the amazing Student Gallery Walk filled with inspiring student work.
A big THANK YOU again to our families, staff, and volunteers who made this night unforgettable — and to everyone who donated candy to help spread joy and literacy throughout the evening! 💛📚💙
#NAUESDolphins #TrunkOrTreat #LiteracyNight #LeaderInMe #OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin
We’re still smiling from our incredible Literacy Trunk or Treat Night! Our Dolphins had the best time exploring the creative trunks, reading displays, and the amazing Student Gallery Walk filled with inspiring student work.
A big THANK YOU again to our families, staff, and volunteers who made this night unforgettable — and to everyone who donated candy to help spread joy and literacy throughout the evening! 💛📚💙
#NAUESDolphins #TrunkOrTreat #LiteracyNight #LeaderInMe #OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin
🎃📚 What a Night, Dolphins! 🐬💛💙
Our Literacy Trunk or Treat Night was a HUGE success — and it’s all thanks to our amazing families, students, and staff! We had an incredible turnout of over 900 attendees enjoying candy, creativity, and literacy fun.
Everyone loved exploring the Student Gallery Walk and viewing all of the wonderful and creative student work on display. A big THANK YOU to our talented students for their hard work and to our dedicated teachers for making this event — and every learning day — so special. 💛📚💙
A special thank you to all the families who sent in candy donations to support this event — without your generosity, we could not have made this night so special for so many students! 🍬🐬
And an extra shout-out to Mrs. Kelly Ann Moore and our Academic Action Team for their leadership and dedication in planning this fantastic event. You truly made the night a success!
#NAUESDolphins #TrunkOrTreat #LiteracyNight #LeaderInMe #OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin
Our Literacy Trunk or Treat Night was a HUGE success — and it’s all thanks to our amazing families, students, and staff! We had an incredible turnout of over 900 attendees enjoying candy, creativity, and literacy fun.
Everyone loved exploring the Student Gallery Walk and viewing all of the wonderful and creative student work on display. A big THANK YOU to our talented students for their hard work and to our dedicated teachers for making this event — and every learning day — so special. 💛📚💙
A special thank you to all the families who sent in candy donations to support this event — without your generosity, we could not have made this night so special for so many students! 🍬🐬
And an extra shout-out to Mrs. Kelly Ann Moore and our Academic Action Team for their leadership and dedication in planning this fantastic event. You truly made the night a success!
#NAUESDolphins #TrunkOrTreat #LiteracyNight #LeaderInMe #OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin
💛💙🐬 Friendly Reminder, Dolphin Families! 🐬💙💛
Friday, October 31st will be a Professional Development Day for our amazing teachers and staff! 🍎✨
Students will not report to school on this day as our educators take part in important training and collaboration to strengthen instruction and continue making learning at NAUES the best it can be. 📚💡
We’re so thankful for our teachers’ dedication to lifelong learning—and we hope our students enjoy a fun and restful long weekend! 🌟💛
#NAUESDolphins #ProfessionalDevelopmentDay #AlwaysLearning #TeacherLeaders #DolphinPride #LeaderInMe
Friday, October 31st will be a Professional Development Day for our amazing teachers and staff! 🍎✨
Students will not report to school on this day as our educators take part in important training and collaboration to strengthen instruction and continue making learning at NAUES the best it can be. 📚💡
We’re so thankful for our teachers’ dedication to lifelong learning—and we hope our students enjoy a fun and restful long weekend! 🌟💛
#NAUESDolphins #ProfessionalDevelopmentDay #AlwaysLearning #TeacherLeaders #DolphinPride #LeaderInMe
🌟 Gnomes of Goodness Awards! 🌟
Celebrating Positive Leadership and Behavior in Our Activity Classes!
The Activity teachers have once again spread a little extra goodness around North Augusta Elementary by recognizing the next group of Gnomes of Goodness Award Winners! 🧙♂️✨
These awards honor one class per grade level that has demonstrated outstanding behavior, teamwork, and leadership during Activity time over the past few weeks. Our students continue to impress us with their focus, kindness, and commitment to living out the 7 Habits of effective leaders!
This time, the friendly competition was closer than ever — every class has been working hard, showing respect, and giving their best effort in PE, Music, Art, Library, and Writing Lab. Our Dolphins are proving that being proactive, synergizing, and putting first things first make a real difference in our school community. 💪🐬
🎉 Congratulations to our Gnomes of Goodness Winners!
🏆 Kindergarten: Mrs. King’s Class
🏆 First Grade: Mrs. Avila’s Class
🏆 Second Grade: Dr. Doyle’s Class
🏆 Third Grade: Mrs. Davis-Raby’s Class
🏆 Fourth Grade: Mrs. Jones’s Class
🏆 Fifth Grade: Mrs. Whisnant’s Class
Each of these classes has modeled what it means to be a Leader in Me school—working together, showing kindness, and creating a positive environment for all. We are so proud of our students’ efforts and can’t wait to see who will earn the next round of Gnomes of Goodness!
Keep leading the way, Dolphins! 💛💙🐬
#NAUESDolphins #LeaderInMe #GnomesOfGoodness #DolphinPride #Synergize #BeProactive #PositiveLeadership #OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin
Celebrating Positive Leadership and Behavior in Our Activity Classes!
The Activity teachers have once again spread a little extra goodness around North Augusta Elementary by recognizing the next group of Gnomes of Goodness Award Winners! 🧙♂️✨
These awards honor one class per grade level that has demonstrated outstanding behavior, teamwork, and leadership during Activity time over the past few weeks. Our students continue to impress us with their focus, kindness, and commitment to living out the 7 Habits of effective leaders!
This time, the friendly competition was closer than ever — every class has been working hard, showing respect, and giving their best effort in PE, Music, Art, Library, and Writing Lab. Our Dolphins are proving that being proactive, synergizing, and putting first things first make a real difference in our school community. 💪🐬
🎉 Congratulations to our Gnomes of Goodness Winners!
🏆 Kindergarten: Mrs. King’s Class
🏆 First Grade: Mrs. Avila’s Class
🏆 Second Grade: Dr. Doyle’s Class
🏆 Third Grade: Mrs. Davis-Raby’s Class
🏆 Fourth Grade: Mrs. Jones’s Class
🏆 Fifth Grade: Mrs. Whisnant’s Class
Each of these classes has modeled what it means to be a Leader in Me school—working together, showing kindness, and creating a positive environment for all. We are so proud of our students’ efforts and can’t wait to see who will earn the next round of Gnomes of Goodness!
Keep leading the way, Dolphins! 💛💙🐬
#NAUESDolphins #LeaderInMe #GnomesOfGoodness #DolphinPride #Synergize #BeProactive #PositiveLeadership #OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin
🎯 Balancing Equations in First Grade! 🧮💛💙
Our first-grade students in Mrs. Cockrell’s class had an exciting time exploring balancing equations during math! Working in pairs, students took turns writing equations and then finding another equation that equaled the same value. Through teamwork and problem-solving, they strengthened their understanding that both sides of an equation must be equal.
Laughter, learning, and collaboration filled the room as our young mathematicians worked together to find perfect equation “matches.” What a fun and hands-on way to bring math to life! 🌟
This engaging activity supports the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards for Mathematics, specifically:
📘 1.ATO.7 — Understand the meaning of the equal sign and determine if equations involving addition and subtraction are true.
📘 1.ATO.8 — Determine the unknown whole number in an addition or subtraction equation relating three whole numbers.
And a special welcome back to Mrs. Cockrell, who has just returned from maternity leave — we’re so happy to have her back leading our first-grade Dolphins! 🐬💛💙
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #LeaderInMe #NAUESFirstGrade #HandsOnLearning #MathIsFun #OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin
Our first-grade students in Mrs. Cockrell’s class had an exciting time exploring balancing equations during math! Working in pairs, students took turns writing equations and then finding another equation that equaled the same value. Through teamwork and problem-solving, they strengthened their understanding that both sides of an equation must be equal.
Laughter, learning, and collaboration filled the room as our young mathematicians worked together to find perfect equation “matches.” What a fun and hands-on way to bring math to life! 🌟
This engaging activity supports the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards for Mathematics, specifically:
📘 1.ATO.7 — Understand the meaning of the equal sign and determine if equations involving addition and subtraction are true.
📘 1.ATO.8 — Determine the unknown whole number in an addition or subtraction equation relating three whole numbers.
And a special welcome back to Mrs. Cockrell, who has just returned from maternity leave — we’re so happy to have her back leading our first-grade Dolphins! 🐬💛💙
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #LeaderInMe #NAUESFirstGrade #HandsOnLearning #MathIsFun #OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin
🌟 NAUES October “You Rock” Award Winners! 🌟
Celebrating Excellence in Teaching and Support at North Augusta Elementary School
At North Augusta Elementary School, we are proud to recognize our October “You Rock” Award winners—two exceptional individuals who embody creativity, compassion, dedication, and the true spirit of our Dolphin family. 💛💙🐬
🍎 Teacher of the Month: Mrs. Megan Whisnant
Creative. Kind. Calm. Inspiring. These are just a few words that come to mind when describing our October Teacher of the Month, the incredible Mrs. Megan Whisnant!
Mrs. Whisnant is known for her innovative teaching style and her ability to make learning come alive for her fifth-grade students. Whether she’s integrating hands-on art projects into her lessons or finding new and engaging ways to make challenging topics exciting, Mrs. Whisnant’s classroom is a place where creativity and curiosity thrive. Her students adore her, and her colleagues admire her gentle leadership and steady grace—especially when working with energetic fifth graders who keep her on her toes!
Beyond the classroom, Mrs. Whisnant shares her artistic talents throughout our school. She’s one of the gifted hands behind several of our beautiful new hallway murals and seasonal displays that bring warmth, color, and inspiration to our building. Her love for her students, her school, and her craft shines through in everything she does. We are truly fortunate to have such a dedicated and creative educator leading our Dolphins each day!
💼 Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Greer Rowland
Also shining bright this month is our Staff Member of the Month, the always cheerful and hard-working Mrs. Greer Rowland!
As the friendly face of our front office, Mrs. Rowland is often the first person families, staff, and visitors meet when they come to North Augusta Elementary—and what a wonderful first impression she makes! Her warmth, professionalism, and endless positivity set the tone for our entire school community. She greets everyone with a smile, offers a helping hand without hesitation, and somehow manages to juggle the many responsibilities of her role with grace and efficiency.
Mrs. Rowland is the heartbeat of our front office—arriving early, staying late, and doing it all with kindness and care. Her dedication ensures that every day at NAUES runs smoothly, and her positivity lifts us all. Simply put, to know Mrs. Rowland is to love her!
💛💙 Thank You, Mrs. Whisnant and Mrs. Rowland!
Both of these extraordinary women exemplify what it means to be a Dolphin—creative, caring, dedicated, and always willing to go above and beyond. We are so proud to celebrate Mrs. Megan Whisnant and Mrs. Greer Rowland as our October “You Rock” Award Winners!
Once a Dolphin, Always a Dolphin! 🐬✨
Celebrating Excellence in Teaching and Support at North Augusta Elementary School
At North Augusta Elementary School, we are proud to recognize our October “You Rock” Award winners—two exceptional individuals who embody creativity, compassion, dedication, and the true spirit of our Dolphin family. 💛💙🐬
🍎 Teacher of the Month: Mrs. Megan Whisnant
Creative. Kind. Calm. Inspiring. These are just a few words that come to mind when describing our October Teacher of the Month, the incredible Mrs. Megan Whisnant!
Mrs. Whisnant is known for her innovative teaching style and her ability to make learning come alive for her fifth-grade students. Whether she’s integrating hands-on art projects into her lessons or finding new and engaging ways to make challenging topics exciting, Mrs. Whisnant’s classroom is a place where creativity and curiosity thrive. Her students adore her, and her colleagues admire her gentle leadership and steady grace—especially when working with energetic fifth graders who keep her on her toes!
Beyond the classroom, Mrs. Whisnant shares her artistic talents throughout our school. She’s one of the gifted hands behind several of our beautiful new hallway murals and seasonal displays that bring warmth, color, and inspiration to our building. Her love for her students, her school, and her craft shines through in everything she does. We are truly fortunate to have such a dedicated and creative educator leading our Dolphins each day!
💼 Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Greer Rowland
Also shining bright this month is our Staff Member of the Month, the always cheerful and hard-working Mrs. Greer Rowland!
As the friendly face of our front office, Mrs. Rowland is often the first person families, staff, and visitors meet when they come to North Augusta Elementary—and what a wonderful first impression she makes! Her warmth, professionalism, and endless positivity set the tone for our entire school community. She greets everyone with a smile, offers a helping hand without hesitation, and somehow manages to juggle the many responsibilities of her role with grace and efficiency.
Mrs. Rowland is the heartbeat of our front office—arriving early, staying late, and doing it all with kindness and care. Her dedication ensures that every day at NAUES runs smoothly, and her positivity lifts us all. Simply put, to know Mrs. Rowland is to love her!
💛💙 Thank You, Mrs. Whisnant and Mrs. Rowland!
Both of these extraordinary women exemplify what it means to be a Dolphin—creative, caring, dedicated, and always willing to go above and beyond. We are so proud to celebrate Mrs. Megan Whisnant and Mrs. Greer Rowland as our October “You Rock” Award Winners!
Once a Dolphin, Always a Dolphin! 🐬✨
🐬 Hands-On Learning in Kindergarten! 💛💙
Mrs. Kowalchuk’s class had a blast exploring 2D shapes today using popsicle sticks! Students discovered that some shapes could be built easily while others could not—because shapes have straight sides and corners that make them unique. Through hands-on investigation, our youngest Dolphins practiced reasoning, problem-solving, and teamwork while learning about the attributes of shapes. 🌟
📏 Aligned South Carolina Kindergarten Math Standards:
K.G.2 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes in different sizes and orientations, describing similarities, differences, parts (e.g., sides and corners), and other attributes.
K.G.3 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
K.MP.1–8 (Mathematical Practices) — Make sense of problems, reason abstractly, use appropriate tools strategically, and look for structure in mathematics.
#NAUESDolphins 🐬 #HandsOnLearning #KindergartenMath #LeaderInMe #SCStandards #MathIsFun
Mrs. Kowalchuk’s class had a blast exploring 2D shapes today using popsicle sticks! Students discovered that some shapes could be built easily while others could not—because shapes have straight sides and corners that make them unique. Through hands-on investigation, our youngest Dolphins practiced reasoning, problem-solving, and teamwork while learning about the attributes of shapes. 🌟
📏 Aligned South Carolina Kindergarten Math Standards:
K.G.2 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes in different sizes and orientations, describing similarities, differences, parts (e.g., sides and corners), and other attributes.
K.G.3 — Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
K.MP.1–8 (Mathematical Practices) — Make sense of problems, reason abstractly, use appropriate tools strategically, and look for structure in mathematics.
#NAUESDolphins 🐬 #HandsOnLearning #KindergartenMath #LeaderInMe #SCStandards #MathIsFun
📚✨ Congrats to our Dolphin Reading Stars! 🐬⭐
These students have reached amazing milestones in the 100 Book Club & Page Masters.
💛 Journee Holt
💛 Siris Gooding
💛 Brayden Meares
⭐ Harper Smith – 7,483 pages!
Way to shine, readers! 🌟
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinReadingStars
These students have reached amazing milestones in the 100 Book Club & Page Masters.
💛 Journee Holt
💛 Siris Gooding
💛 Brayden Meares
⭐ Harper Smith – 7,483 pages!
Way to shine, readers! 🌟
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinReadingStars
💙🐬 All Pro Dads Breakfast – October 30! 💛🐬
Dads, grandfathers, uncles, and father figures — you’re invited to join us for our next All Pro Dads meeting on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 7:45–8:15 AM ! 🍩☕
This month’s topic is Determination — the drive to keep going, even when things get tough. 💪
Determination helps our students build confidence, reach goals, and develop resilience that will guide them both inside and outside the classroom. When children see determination modeled by the adults they love, they learn that hard work and perseverance truly pay off! 🌟
We hope to see you there as we grow together in leadership and family connection!
#NAUESDolphins #AllProDads #Determination #LeaderInMe #FamilyFirst #StudentSuccess #OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin
Dads, grandfathers, uncles, and father figures — you’re invited to join us for our next All Pro Dads meeting on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 7:45–8:15 AM ! 🍩☕
This month’s topic is Determination — the drive to keep going, even when things get tough. 💪
Determination helps our students build confidence, reach goals, and develop resilience that will guide them both inside and outside the classroom. When children see determination modeled by the adults they love, they learn that hard work and perseverance truly pay off! 🌟
We hope to see you there as we grow together in leadership and family connection!
#NAUESDolphins #AllProDads #Determination #LeaderInMe #FamilyFirst #StudentSuccess #OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin
🌟 NAUES Habit Hero Breakfast Celebration! 🌟
Attention Dolphin Families! 💛💙🐬
Our next Leader in Me Habit Hero Celebration is coming up Friday, October 24th, from 8:00–8:30 AM in the cafeteria — by invitation only. Invitations will be sent home soon! 📨
This month, we’re celebrating Habit 3: Put First Things First — focusing on what’s most important, setting priorities, and showing responsibility. Our Habit Heroes lead by example every day, making wise choices, managing their time, and keeping their goals in sight! ⏰✨
We can’t wait to honor these student leaders and their families at this special breakfast! 🍩☕
#NAUESDolphins #LeaderInMe #HabitHero #PutFirstThingsFirst #StudentLeaders #OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin
Attention Dolphin Families! 💛💙🐬
Our next Leader in Me Habit Hero Celebration is coming up Friday, October 24th, from 8:00–8:30 AM in the cafeteria — by invitation only. Invitations will be sent home soon! 📨
This month, we’re celebrating Habit 3: Put First Things First — focusing on what’s most important, setting priorities, and showing responsibility. Our Habit Heroes lead by example every day, making wise choices, managing their time, and keeping their goals in sight! ⏰✨
We can’t wait to honor these student leaders and their families at this special breakfast! 🍩☕
#NAUESDolphins #LeaderInMe #HabitHero #PutFirstThingsFirst #StudentLeaders #OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin
Join us for Community Night at ACCTC
Tuesday, October 28 | 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Aiken County Career & Technology Center
2455 Jefferson Davis Highway, Warrenville, SC
We’re excited to welcome current students, future students, families, and community members for an evening of connection, fun, and exploration.
Don’t miss our SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT at 5:00 PM.
Highlights include:
Food trucks
Door prizes
Industry partners
Activities for all ages
For more information, visit www.acpsd.net/acctc or call (803) 593-7300.
Mark your calendar and join us!
