North Augusta Elementary

📚✨ 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

🐾🐶 A Paws-itively Adorable Visit! 🐶🐾 Today, our Pre-K students at North Augusta Elementary had a VERY special visitor—Reba the Therapy Dog! 🦴🐕 From the moment she walked in, tails wagged (well, mostly just hers 😉), and little faces lit up with pure joy! Reba adored every cuddle, belly rub, and tiny hug she received, and the feeling was mutual! ❤️ Our littlest learners giggled as she gently nuzzled them, sat patiently for pets, and spread paws-itive vibes all around. Therapy dogs like Reba bring comfort, confidence, and connection to young minds, making learning even more special. Seeing our students bond with her was a heartwarming reminder of the power of kindness—both furry and human! 🐾💛 Thank you, Reba, for being the best girl and making today extra special! We can't wait for your next visit! 🥰🐕✨ #TherapyDogMagic #RebaTheGoodGirl #NAESLittlesLoveReba

🎉 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

💪🌟 First Grade Leaders Loot Winners & You Rock Award! 💪🌟 🌟🏆 HUGE congratulations to our incredible First Grade Leaders Loot winners for the week of March 17th - 21st! 🌟 🏆 Your hard work, leadership, and kindness are absolutely AMAZING, and we couldn’t be prouder! 💪✨ 🎸🎖️ Special shoutout to our You Rock Award winner! 🎸🎖️ Your unstoppable positivity, dedication, and inspiring attitude light up our school every day. Keep shining bright! 💡💛 Let’s keep the energy going and make next week even MORE amazing! 🚀🌟 #NAUELeaders #LeadersLoot #YouRockAward #FirstGradeStars #KeepShining

Reminder! 🌟 Unified Spirit Week at North Augusta Elementary! 🌟 The SPED department is beyond excited to announce Unified Spirit Week next week! 🎉 Let’s come together to celebrate inclusion, acceptance, and the power of community. We encourage everyone to participate and share in the activities—let’s make this week a success and show our support for all of our friends! 🙌 This week is a great opportunity to learn more about our friends with disabilities and the importance of accepting everyone's unique abilities. ✨ Remember: Language affects Attitudes. Attitudes impact Actions. Actions create Change. Let’s CHOOSE TO INCLUDE all students! 💙 🗓️ Spirit Week Themes: Monday: Wear Tie Dye 🎨 Tuesday: Wear Team Shirt 🏅 Wednesday: Wear your Favorite Holiday Attire 🎄🎉 Thursday: Dress as a Tourist 🏖️ Friday: Tacky Day!!! 😂 Let’s make it a week to remember! 💫 #UnifiedSpiritWeek #ChooseToInclude #NorthAugustaElementary #InclusionMatters #UnifiedCommunity

🌟 Celebrating Our 2025 Teachers and Staff Award Winners! 🌟 North Augusta Elementary is thrilled to recognize three incredible educators who make a difference every day! 🏆 GEM Award Winner (Staff Member of the Year) – Monica Stroman Ms. Stroman is the heart of our cafeteria, always welcoming students with a warm smile and a kind word. She goes above and beyond to make sure every child feels valued and supported. We are so lucky to have her on our team! 🍎 First Year Teacher of the Year – Danielle King (Kindergarten) Ms. King has made an incredible impact in her very first year! Her enthusiasm for teaching and her ability to create engaging, hands-on lessons make learning exciting for her students. Her classroom is filled with joy, curiosity, and a love for learning. Her students absolutely adore her! 📚 Teacher of the Year – Kelly Anne Moore (Fifth Grade) (not pictured) Ms. Moore is an extraordinary educator who brings creativity and innovation into her classroom every day. Her passion for teaching and dedication to her students make her truly exceptional. She inspires, challenges, and nurtures young minds, making learning a fantastic adventure! Tonight, these outstanding women were honored at the Aiken County Star of Public Education Award Dinner, and we couldn't be more proud! 🎉💙👏 #NAUEShines #GEMAwardWinner #TeacherOfTheYear #NAEProud #StarOfPublicEducation

📢 Attention 4th & 5th Graders! 🌟 Math Night at Food Lion #2666! 🗓 March 20 | 6:00-7:30 PM📍 Food Lion of North Augusta Join us for a fun night of real-world math adventures! Practice hands-on math skills, win awesome prizes, and make math memorable! 🎉 #MathNight #FoodLion2666

🌟 North Augusta Elementary "You Rock" Award - March! 🌟 At North Augusta Elementary, we are beyond grateful for our exceptional teachers and staff who go above and beyond every day! To honor their dedication, we proudly present the "You Rock" Award each month to recognize those who make a difference in countless ways. 🎉🎶 💛👏 This March, we are thrilled to celebrate: 🎸 Mrs. Morin – Media Specialist / Librarian Mrs. Morin is not only a key part of our library but also a passionate advocate for fostering a love of reading and learning. She creates an inviting and inspiring environment where students explore new worlds through books, research, and digital tools. Her creativity shines in every lesson, from reading adventures to interactive learning projects, and she ensures that each child leaves her library with a sense of excitement about the possibilities that knowledge holds. Mrs. Morin goes above and beyond by providing resources for teachers, planning exciting events like book fairs and reading events, and always finding new ways to engage students in literacy. 🏆 Mrs. Cook – Special Education Secretary Mrs. Cook is the backbone of our Special Education department, tirelessly supporting both students and staff to ensure that every child receives the care and attention they need. She helps coordinate schedules, manages documentation, and works behind the scenes to ensure smooth operations. Her unwavering dedication to the well-being of our students, combined with her incredible organizational skills, make her an invaluable resource for our team. Mrs. Cook’s kindness, patience, and efficiency are unmatched, and she plays a critical role in supporting students with special needs to thrive and succeed in every aspect of their education. These amazing staff members go above and beyond their roles each and every day. At NAUES, our teachers and staff don’t just teach—they ROCK! 🎶👏 #YouRockAward #NAUESStrong #GratefulForOurTeachers #NAUEFamily

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

🏃‍♂️ Dolphin Dash Running Club Kicks Off! 🏃‍♀️ We had a blast on our first day of practice for the Dolphin Dash Running Club on Tuesday, March 18th! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who helped get the season started and to those who came out to support our students! 🙏 Let’s keep the momentum going! Encourage our runners as they begin earning wristbands for their mileage! 🏅 We still need volunteers! If you’re interested in helping, please contact the front office. The program runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays before school, March 18th through May 8th. Important: All volunteers must complete the online training, available under the "Volunteer" section on our school’s website. Be sure to complete it now so you're ready to join the fun! 🌟 Let's keep our students motivated and moving! 💙 #DolphinDash #Volunteer #CommunitySupport #NorthAugustaElementary #RunWithUs

🧩 Puzzle Club at North Augusta Elementary! 🧩 Today, our Kindergarten, 2nd and 5th-grade students had a blast in Puzzle Club, where they worked in grade-level groups to assemble colorful puzzles! 🎉 Each group used teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills to tackle the challenge. 🤝✨ It was amazing to see the 2nd graders and 5th graders come together in their groups, sharing ideas, supporting each other, and celebrating every puzzle piece that clicked into place! 🙌 This activity helped build collaboration, critical thinking, and a strong sense of accomplishment. 💡 Great job, everyone! 💙 #PuzzleClub #Teamwork #Collaboration #ProblemSolving #NorthAugustaElementary #GradeLevelFun

🧩 2nd Grade LEGO Club at North Augusta Elementary! 🧩 Our creative 2nd graders had a blast in LEGO Club today! 🌟 They used their imaginations to individually build unique objects based on a description provided to them. 🚀✨ It was incredible to see their creativity come to life as each student interpreted the challenge in their own way! From cars to castles, their LEGO creations were truly one-of-a-kind. 🏰🚗 This activity helped strengthen problem-solving, imagination, and individual expression, all while having tons of fun! 💡🎉 We’re so proud of their amazing work! 💙 #LEGOClub #CreativityInAction #Imagination #NorthAugustaElementary #BuildingFun

🌟 Buddy Club Activity at North Augusta Elementary! 🌟 Today, students in Mrs. Maikranz and Mrs. Rutland’s 1st grade classes teamed up with Ms. Paczynski’s 4th graders for an exciting and educational Buddy Club activity! Together, they worked on a fun word search featuring the names of their fellow 1st and 4th grade leaders. 🧩✨ This activity wasn’t just about finding words—it was about building collaboration, teamwork, and leadership skills. 🤝 The 1st and 4th graders came together to support each other, sharing strategies and encouraging each other along the way. It was a perfect opportunity for students to learn from one another and build meaningful connections! 🌱 By working together, they were able to apply teamwork to strengthen their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, while also celebrating the leaders in our school community. 💡 We’re so proud of our students for showing what collaboration and leadership are all about! 💙 #BuddyClub #Teamwork #Collaboration #Leadership #NorthAugustaElementary #LearningTogether

🌟 Buddy Classes at North Augusta Elementary! 🌟 Today, our 5th graders in Ms. Moore’s class teamed up with Dr. Doyle’s 2nd graders for an exciting hands-on learning experience! Together, they tackled word problems, working as a team to solve math challenges. 📚💡 Even Principal Badillo got in on the action, jumping in to support the students and cheer on their efforts! 🤩 It was amazing to see everyone collaborating and learning together. From mentoring to solving problems, there were plenty of smiles, teamwork, and "Aha!" moments! 🤝✨ We’re so proud of the connections being made and the skills being developed in these Buddy Classes. Learning is even more fun when we do it together! 💙 #BuddyClasses #Teamwork #MathFun #NorthAugustaElementary #LearningTogether #PrincipalBadillo

🌟 Unified Spirit Week at North Augusta Elementary! 🌟 The SPED department is beyond excited to announce Unified Spirit Week next week! 🎉 Let’s come together to celebrate inclusion, acceptance, and the power of community. We encourage everyone to participate and share in the activities—let’s make this week a success and show our support for all of our friends! 🙌 This week is a great opportunity to learn more about our friends with disabilities and the importance of accepting everyone's unique abilities. ✨ Remember: Language affects Attitudes. Attitudes impact Actions. Actions create Change. Let’s CHOOSE TO INCLUDE all students! 💙 🗓️ Spirit Week Themes: Monday: Wear Tie Dye 🎨 Tuesday: Wear Team Shirt 🏅 Wednesday: Wear your Favorite Holiday Attire 🎄🎉 Thursday: Dress as a Tourist 🏖️ Friday: Tacky Day!!! 😂 Let’s make it a week to remember! 💫 #UnifiedSpiritWeek #ChooseToInclude #NorthAugustaElementary #InclusionMatters #UnifiedCommunity

📢🍎 NAUE"s Fourth & Fifth Grade Math Night at Food Lion! ✏️📈 Join us at Food Lion #2666 in North Augusta for a fun-filled night of hands-on, real-world math activities! 🚲🌟 🗓 Grades 4 & 5: March 20 | 6:00-7:30 PM We had a fantastic time last Thursday with 2nd & 3rd graders who won lots of prizes, so don't miss out on a great night out! 🎉🥇 #MathNight #RealWorldLearning #FoodLion2666

🌟🍀 Kindergarten Leprechaun Surprise! 🍀🌟 What an exciting day for Mrs. Kowalchuk's Kindergarten class! On Friday, students built a special Leprechaun Trap in hopes of catching a mischievous visitor. Well... guess what? 🦜 A leprechaun came to visit! This morning, the students arrived to find their room in a mess—proof that the sneaky leprechaun had been there! But there was a silver lining... the students enjoyed a delicious rainbow snack to celebrate their lucky surprise! 🌈🍼 Way to go, Mrs. Kowalchuk's class, for creating such a clever trap and embracing the fun of St. Patrick's Day magic! #LuckyClass #LeprechaunVisit #RainbowSnack #KindergartenFun

🎉🌟 CONGRATULATIONS, Liam! 🌟🎉 We are so proud to celebrate an amazing achievement by one of our outstanding students — Liam! 💪🎓 Liam has mastered ALL of his 5K sight words — what an incredible accomplishment! Sight words are key to building strong reading skills, and Liam's hard work and dedication have truly paid off. By mastering these words, Liam has gained the confidence and skills to excel as a reader — and he's just getting started! 📚✍️ Let's give Liam a HUGE round of applause for this fantastic milestone! 👏🚀 Way to go, Liam! Keep shining bright and exploring the world of books! 💚📚 #ProudMoment #ReadingChampion #WayToGoLiam #5KSightWordsMaster #FutureSuperstar

✨🍀 First Graders Take on the Challenge! 🍀✨ Mrs. Maikranz's First Grade class at North Augusta Elementary proudly presented their Leprechaun Traps just in time for St. Patrick's Day! These fun creations also connect to South Carolina educational standards. 🦜 Science Skills: Students explored engineering design by brainstorming, planning, and building their traps, aligning with Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs). 🔢 Math Skills: Measuring materials and understanding shapes tied into Measurement and Data standards. 📖 ELA Skills: Students practiced explaining their designs, enhancing Speaking and Listening skills. This hands-on project fostered creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Great job, Mrs. Maikranz's class! Stay tuned to see if they catch a leprechaun! #NAUESFirstGrade #LeprechaunTraps #STEMLearning #CreativeKids