There is so much happening as we head into the final stretch of the school year! Be sure to mark your calendars for these important events, celebrations, testing dates, and end-of-year programs. 📅✨
📚 All Library Books Due – Please return all library books!
🏆 May 18–22 – Classified School Employee Appreciation Week
🗣️ May 18 – Speech-Language Pathologist Appreciation Day
🎓 May 22 – Senior Walk – 11:00 AM
🎉 May 22 – 5th Grade Picnic
🇺🇸 May 25 – Memorial Day
⏰ May 27 – Half Day for Students
🎒 May 28 – Half Day / Last Day for Students
📄 Quarter 4 Report Cards Issued
🎓 North Augusta High School Graduation
📅 May 29 – Teacher Workday / Weather Make-Up Day
📝 SC READY Testing Schedule (Grades 3–5)
➗ May 12 – Math Day 1
➗ May 14 – Math Day 2
🔬 May 19 – 4th Grade Science
🏅 End-of-Year Awards Programs
📅 May 15 – 4K (8:00 AM)
📅 May 18 – Ms. King (8:00 AM) & Dr. Moore/Ms. Torres (9:30 AM)
📅 May 20 – Ms. Girardeau (8:00 AM) & Ms. K (9:30 AM)
📅 May 21 – 1st Grade (8:00 AM) & 2nd Grade (9:30 AM)
📅 May 22 – 3rd Grade (8:00 AM) & 4th Grade (9:30 AM)
📅 May 26 – 5th Grade Awards (8:30 AM)
📌 Please Note: Students in Ms. Shelton’s class will attend awards day with their assigned grade levels this year. Ms. Prescott will contact families with additional details.
💙 Thank you for your continued support as we finish the school year strong together! 🐬✨
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #EndOfYear #SchoolEvents

Last week, students had a MARVELOUS time celebrating “M Day” with masks, Mario activities, and learning all about Main Idea! 🍄🎭📚
This week’s exciting countdown activities include:
🧡 Tuesday, May 12 – O: Orange & Outside Day
Wear orange and enjoy some extra outdoor fun! ☀️
💜 Wednesday, May 13 – P: Purple & Popcorn Day
Wear purple and enjoy a tasty popcorn treat! 🍿
🤫 Thursday, May 14 – Q: Quiet Day
Get ready for fun quiet activities and a calm classroom atmosphere. 📖
🌈 Friday, May 15 – R: Reading & Rainbow Day
Wear your favorite rainbow colors as we celebrate reading! 📚✨
We love seeing our students learning, laughing, and making wonderful memories as we count down the final days of school! 🐬💙
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #ABCCountdown



Working together in groups, students designed and painted beautiful ceiling tiles to match our “Under the Sea” theme. Each tile is filled with creativity, teamwork, and Dolphin Pride! 🌊🐙🐟
These amazing works of art will remain on display for years to come, serving as a lasting reminder of this wonderful group of students and the memories they made at NAUES. We hope our future graduates will one day return, look up, and proudly find the tile they helped create! 💙✨
A tremendous thank you to Mrs. Todd for inspiring our students’ creativity and helping them leave their mark on our school in such a meaningful way! 🎨🐬
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #UnderTheSea #StudentArtists #LegacyProject






🐬💛💙 Congratulations to our NAUES Dolphin Reading Stars! 💙💛🐬
We are so proud of these amazing students for reaching exciting reading milestones through our Dolphin Readers program! 📚✨
🌟 100 Book Club
📖 Emily C.
📖 Jamie P.
🌟 300 Book Club
📖 Brayden M.
Your hard work, dedication, and love of reading are shining bright! Keep turning those pages and reaching for new goals! 🐬⭐
📚 Reminder to all students and families:
As the end of the school year approaches, please be sure to turn in all completed Book Club forms as soon as possible so students can be recognized for their incredible reading achievements before the school year ends! 💛💙
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #DolphinReadingStars

It’s time to get ready for the upcoming school year! All students must be registered each year, even if they are currently enrolled.
✨ 5K (Kindergarten) registration is also OPEN!
Registering early helps us:
📊 Plan class sizes and teacher placements
📚 Ensure materials and resources are ready
🏫 Set every student up for a strong start
🗓️ Please register by May 30 to support our planning efforts!
🔗 Register here: https://www.acpsd.net/o/district/page/registration-hub
📄 Before you begin, please gather the following documents:
Child’s official birth certificate
SC Certificate of Immunizations (shot record)
Proof of Medicaid or proof of income (W-2, current pay stubs, or tax returns for all working household members)
Two (2) proofs of residency (must be in the parent/guardian’s name)
Thank you for helping us prepare for another amazing year at NAUES! 🐬✨
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #SchoolRegistration #KindergartenReady #ReadyForNextYear

🐬💛💙 Congratulations to our First Grade Leader Loot Winners and our First Grade You Rock Winner of the Week — Malakai! 🌟
🌟 Malakai is a wonderful leader in the classroom who is always willing to help his teacher and classmates. He works hard each day and sets a great example through his kindness and leadership. We are so proud of him! 👏 #NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride


Your generosity, encouragement, and dedication mean so much to our school community. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do to support our students, teachers, and staff each and every day. Thank you for helping make NAUES such a special place!
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride 💙💛🐬

If you didn’t order yet:
💻 Buy ONLINE now for the lowest price -$ 30 (plus tax/fees)
⏳ Wait until May 11 = higher price & limited availability $35 (once they arrive, plus tax/fees)
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Don't forget that the Color Run is happening tonight! According to the forecast, the rain is expected to stop early this afternoon, and we look forward to seeing everyone there.
Please join us to toss color, run or walk with the students, and enjoy the festivities. You may even see some former students, as we have volunteers coming from the middle and high schools.
If your child needs volunteer hours for BETA Club, please have them see me so I can sign off on their hours.
Best regards,
North Augusta Elementary PTO
--
Very Respectfully,
Lisa Haggerty
NAE PTO President

If you didn’t order yet:
💻 Buy ONLINE now for the lowest price -$ 30 (plus tax/fees)
⏳ Wait until May 11 = higher price & limited availability $35 (once they arrive, plus tax/fees)
🔗 Order Here: https://tinyurl.com/jjws6we2

A huge congratulations to our amazing Dolphin Readers Stars for reaching incredible reading milestones! We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and love of reading! 🌟
📖 100 Books Read
⭐ Sawyer K.
📖 200 Books Read
⭐ Brent C.
⭐ Liam J.
Keep turning those pages and reaching for the stars, Dolphins! Your reading journeys are inspiring everyone around you! 💙💛
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #DolphinReadingStars #ReadersAreLeaders #LoveOfReading

Need internet access at home for your student? 📶💻
T-Mobile Project 10Million may be able to help qualifying families receive FREE internet access and a FREE hotspot device to support student learning at home!
The goal of Project 10Million is to help equip K–12 students with reliable internet access for schoolwork, learning programs, and educational success. 📚✨
✅ Qualifying households may receive:
• FREE mobile hotspot device
• FREE internet access for students
• Support for at-home learning
📌 Families may qualify by providing proof of enrollment (dated within one year) in ONE of the following programs:
• National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
• SNAP/EBT
• Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
• Medicaid
• Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
🔗 Learn more or apply here:
https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/project-10-million
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #Project10Million #StudentSuccess #DigitalLearning

Today, we proudly celebrate and honor our incredible school nurse, Nurse Nicole, for the care, compassion, and dedication she shows to our students, staff, and families each and every day. National School Nurse Day recognizes the important role school nurses play in supporting student health, safety, wellness, and academic success—and Nurse Nicole truly goes above and beyond in all she does!
From caring for sick students and comforting worried hearts to helping keep our school healthy and safe, Nurse Nicole is a vital part of our NAUES family. Her kindness, patience, and willingness to help others never go unnoticed. She is often one of the first smiling faces our students see when they need encouragement, support, or care. 💙
Thank you, Nurse Nicole, for the countless ways you serve our school community with love and dedication. We are so grateful for all that you do to help our Dolphins learn, grow, and thrive each day!
Please join us in celebrating and thanking Nurse Nicole for being such an important part of North Augusta Elementary School! 🩺🐬💛💙
#NationalSchoolNurseDay #ThankYouNurseNicole #NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride

North Augusta Elementary School is excited to invite all graduating seniors who previously attended NAUES — or who have a sibling currently attending NAUES — to participate in our annual Senior Walk! 🎉
📅 Friday, May 22, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 North Augusta Elementary School
Come walk the halls one more time in your cap and gown as we celebrate your accomplishments and inspire our future Dolphins! This special tradition allows our students and staff to cheer you on as you prepare for graduation and your next big adventure. 🎓✨
We are so proud of all of our former Dolphins and cannot wait to celebrate this exciting milestone with you! 💙🐬💛
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #SeniorWalk #ClassOf2026 #OnceADolphinAlwaysADolphin

🐬💛💙 NAUES Important Dates: May 2026 💙💛🐬
There is so much happening as we head into the final stretch of the school year! Be sure to mark your calendars for these important events, celebrations, testing dates, and end-of-year programs. 📅✨
🌼 MAY HIGHLIGHTS
🌏 Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
🩺 May 6 – National School Nurse Day
📣 May 6 – National School Communicators Day
📅 May 8 – All Library Books Due 📚
📅 May 18–22 – Classified School Employee Appreciation Week
📅 May 18 – Speech-Language Pathologist Appreciation Day
📅 May 22 - 🎓 Senior Walk – 11:00 AM & 🎉 5th Grade Picnic
🇺🇸 May 25 – Memorial Day
📅 May 27 – Half Day for Students
📅 May 28 – Half Day for Students / Last Day for Students
📄 Quarter 4 Report Cards Issued
🎓 North Augusta High School Graduation
📅 May 29 – Teacher Workday / Weather Make-Up Day
📝 SC READY Testing Schedule (Grades 3–5)
📅 May 7 – ELA Reading Part A
📅 May 8 – ELA Reading Part B
📅 May 12 – Math Day 1
📅 May 14 – Math Day 2
📅 May 19 – 4th Grade Science
⏰ Testing takes place during the regular school day.
🏆 End-of-Year Awards Programs
📅 May 15
• 4K – 8:00 AM
📅 May 18
• Ms. King – 8:00 AM
• Dr. Moore & Ms. Torres – 9:30 AM
📅 May 20
• Ms. Girardeau – 8:00 AM
• Ms. K – 9:30 AM
📅 May 21
• 1st Grade – 8:00 AM
• 2nd Grade – 9:30 AM
📅 May 22
• 3rd Grade – 8:00 AM
• 4th Grade – 9:30 AM
🎓 Senior Walk – 11:00 AM
🎉 5th Grade Picnic
📅 May 26
• 5th Grade Awards – 8:30 AM
📌 Please Note:
Students in Ms. Shelton’s class will attend awards day with their assigned grade levels this year. Ms. Prescott will contact families with additional details.
Thank you for your continued support as we finish the school year strong together! 💙🐬✨
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #EndOfYear #SchoolEvents #FamilyEngagement

We are excited to share that some of our talented NAUES students will have artwork featured in the 2026 Student Art Show, hosted by the North Augusta Cultural Arts Council!
A special thank you to our amazing art teacher, Mrs. Todd, for inspiring creativity, nurturing talent, and helping our students shine through their artwork each and every day. 🎨✨
🖼️ Show Dates: May 6 – 22, 2026
🎉 Reception: May 21 | 5:00 – 8:00 PM
This is a wonderful opportunity to see the creativity and hard work of students from across our community on display. We hope you’ll take time to stop by, enjoy the artwork, and support our amazing Dolphin artists! 🐬✨
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #StudentArtShow #NAUESArtists #CreativeKids #NorthAugustaArts

🐬 Yearbooks go home Friday, May 8
📚 In-person sales don’t start until May 11
💻 Order ONLINE today for the best price and to guarantee your copy before we sell out!
🔗Order Here: https://tinyurl.com/jjws6we2
#NAUESDolphins #YearbookSale

Students celebrated with a fun Candy Salad Kickoff, sharing their favorite memories from 4th grade while building excitement and confidence for testing! 🍬✨
To make the day even more special, each student received a “Lucky Ducky” 🐤 and a desk buddy filled with encouragement from Mrs. Lewis—reminding them they are prepared, capable, and ready to shine! 🌟
We are so proud of our hardworking students and thankful for teachers like Mrs. Lewis who go above and beyond to support and inspire! 💛💙
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #TestingReady #LuckyDucky #FourthGradeFun






📚 Yearbooks will be distributed Friday, May 8
🚫 No in-person sales until Monday, May 11
💻 Order ONLINE now to:
✔️ Guarantee your copy
✔️ Get the lower price
✔️ Skip the wait!
🔗 Order here: https://tinyurl.com/jjws6we2
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride #Yearbook2026

A very special THANK YOU to Jenafer McCauley and Fleet Feet for their incredible support of Dolphin Dash! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Mrs. McCauley showed up every morning—leading practices, teaching our students about running, and cheering them on every step of the way! 👏
Thanks to Fleet Feet, our runners ended the season with medals to celebrate their hard work and dedication! 🏅✨
On behalf of all our Dolphin Dash runners—THANK YOU! 💙
#NAUESDolphins #DolphinPride

