North Augusta Elementary

📚✨ March is Be An Author Month! ✨📚 At North Augusta Elementary School, our young writers have been hard at work! Under the guidance of Writing Lab Teacher Mrs. Aiken, students from kindergarten through fifth grade wrote and illustrated their very own books! 🖊️🎨 The Be An Author Month program encourages creativity, storytelling, and a love for writing. The goal? To empower every student to see themselves as authors—bringing their unique ideas to life on the page! Check out this inspiring collage of our talented young authors proudly sharing their stories! 📖💡 👏 Way to go, NAUES writers! Keep dreaming, writing, and creating! ✍️🌟 #BeAnAuthor #NAUESWrites #YoungAuthors #CreativityInAction

📚✨ Read Across America Week at NAUE! ✨📚 Today, we snuggled up with great books in our PJ’s and comfy clothes to kick off a week full of reading fun! 📖💙 But we’re just getting started—join us all week for exciting dress-up days! 🧦 Tuesday (3/4) – Crazy Socks Day – Rock your wackiest socks! 🎨 Wednesday (3/5) – Mismatched/Crazy Clothes – The more colors, the better! 🎩 Thursday (3/6) – Hat Day – Show off a fun or funky hat! 🦸‍♂️ Friday (3/7) – Favorite Book Character Day – Dress as your favorite character! Let’s get creative and celebrate the joy of reading! 📚✨ Don’t forget to share your outfits with us! 📸 #ReadAcrossAmerica #SpiritWeek #DressUpFun

📚🏀 March Madness Reading Event at North Augusta Elementary! 🏀📚 Today kicked off our March Madness Reading Event, where students dive into two fantastic books each day and vote for their favorite to move to the next round! 📖 Today's match-up: 🚌 The Yellow Bus by Loren Long 🏺 Zuni and the Memory Jar by Aisha Saeed Our fifth graders had a blast enjoying these read-alouds and making their tough choice! A HUGE thank you to Jamie Pope for leading this amazing school-wide event and to Ashley Clark for all her hard work behind the scenes. 📸 Check out these snapshots of our students engaged in today’s reading battle! Who will advance to the next round? Stay tuned! 🔥📖 #NAUEMarchMadnessReads #BookBracketChallenge #ReadersAreChampions

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Troop 10! 🎨🦅 North Augusta Elementary would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Troop 10 for their incredible work on the Eagle Scout Project! Thanks to their dedication and hard work, our fifth-grade front playground equipment has been beautifully repainted and restored. 🎉 Your efforts have truly brightened our playground and will bring joy to our students for years to come. 💛💙 Thank you for your commitment to making a difference in our school community! #Troop10 #EagleScoutProject #NAUEStrong #ThankYou #CommunityMatters

📢 Learning History Hands-On at North Augusta Elementary! 🏚️📚 Mrs. Kelly Moore’s fifth-grade students at North Augusta Elementary took a creative and immersive approach to learning about the Great Depression! Using cardboard and basic materials, they designed and built their own Hooverville towns, bringing history to life in a powerful and meaningful way. This hands-on project helped students understand the challenges faced by many Americans during this era while fostering teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity. Their incredible models serve as a reminder of resilience and perseverance during tough times. 👏 Great job to our young historians for their hard work and dedication! #NAElementary #Hoovervilles #HandsOnLearning #HistoryComesToLife #FutureLeaders 📸 Check out some of their amazing creations below! ⬇️

📚✨ Thank You for a Wonderful Opening to the NAE Spring Scholastic Book Fair! ✨📚 A huge THANK YOU to all the amazing volunteers, parents, and students for making the opening of the North Augusta Elementary Spring Scholastic Book Fair (Feb 27 – March 7) such a success! Your support helps bring the joy of reading to our students! 💛 Today's Kindergarten & Fourth Grade Lunch Events were fantastic, and we can’t wait for more reading fun next week! 📖🎉 📅 Upcoming Lunch Events: 📌 Monday, March 3rd – 1st & 5th Grade 📌 Tuesday, March 4th – 2nd Grade 📌 Wednesday, March 5th – 3rd Grade Can’t make your scheduled day? No problem—you’re welcome to visit any day next week! The Spring Scholastic Book Fair ends March 7th, so don’t miss out! #NAUEBookFair #ThankYouVolunteers #ReadingIsMagic #SpringBookFair #KeepReading

First Grade Leaders Loot Winners & You Rock Award! 🌟👏 A huge congratulations to our First Grade Leaders Loot winners for the week of February 24th - 28th! 🏆 Your hard work, leadership, and kindness continue to make a difference, and we couldn’t be prouder! 💪✨ A special shoutout to our You Rock Award winner 🎸🎖️ for going above and beyond with positivity and dedication! Your efforts inspire those around you—keep up the fantastic work! 🌟 Way to go, first graders! Let’s keep the momentum going and make next week just as amazing! 🎉💛 #NAUELeaders #LeadersLoot #YouRockAward #ProudMoment #KeepShining

📢 Exciting Opportunity for Virtual Learning! 📢 Hey Aiken County families! 🌟 Dustin Fowler, the Virtual Learning Coordinator for Aiken County Public Schools, has great news! Applications are now open for the Aiken iNNOVATE Virtual Learning Program for the 2025–2026 school year! 🎓 Open to students in grades 6–12 📅 Apply now at www.acpsd.net/AI 📩 Questions? Email us at ai@acpsd.net Don't miss this chance to experience a flexible and innovative way to learn! 🚀 Apply today! #AikeniNNOVATE #VirtualLearning #ACPSD

📢🍎 Math Nights at Food Lion – A Real-World Learning Experience! ✏️📊 Food Lion of North Augusta is hosting two Math Nights for our students! 🛒✨ This is a fantastic opportunity for them to engage in hands-on, real-world math activities! 📅 Grades 2 & 3: March 13 | 6:00–7:30 PM 📅 Grades 4 & 5: March 20 | 6:00–7:30 PM Let’s make math fun! 🎉➕📖 #MathNight #RealWorldLearning #FoodLion

📚✨ Get Ready for Read Across America Week Spirit Week! 🎉🎭 Join us from March 3rd - March 7th as we celebrate the joy of reading with fun dress-up days! 📖💙 👕 Monday (3/3) – PJ Day/Comfy Clothes 💤 Start the week cozy! Wear your favorite pajamas or comfy clothes. 🧦 Tuesday (3/4) – Crazy Socks Day 🧦 Let’s see those wild and wacky socks! The crazier, the better! 👚 Wednesday (3/5) – Mismatched/Crazy Clothes 🎨 Mix it up! Wear the most mismatched, colorful, and crazy outfit you can create! 🎩 Thursday (3/6) – Hat Day 🎩 Top off your outfit with a fun, funky, or favorite hat! 📖 Friday (3/7) – Favorite Book Character Day 🦸‍♂️ Dress up as your favorite book character and bring your favorite stories to life! Let’s make this week fun, creative, and full of books! 📚💫 Don't forget to share your outfits with us! #ReadAcrossAmerica #SpiritWeek #DressUpFun

Mood Boost Social Media Post Caption Week 1 Good Food, Good Mood! Our students are getting the opportunity to experience a new program called Mood Boost beginning the week of February 24th! The program is designed to help students make the connection between what they eat and how they feel, bringing new lunch menu items along with a collection of characters called “Moodies” into the cafeteria and beyond! You can read more about the Mood Boost program here https://bit.ly/3Uk8q7B

📸🌸 North Augusta Elementary Spring Picture Day! 🌸📸 📅 Date: March 18, 2025 🎨 What to Wear: Choose solid colors or small patterns that complement your child. Avoid large images or logos. 💰 No Money Needed Today! A proof or portrait package will be sent home with ordering details in 3-4 weeks. 🖼️ Pricing Options: ✅ 1 sheet - $12 ✅ 2 sheets - $24 ✅ 3 sheets - $36 ✅ Best Deal! 7 sheets - $44 (Includes 2 - 8x10, 2 - 5x7, 4 - 4x6, 12 - 2x3, and 1 collage) 📢 Stay tuned—more info coming soon! 📸🌷 DÍA DE FOTOS DE PRIMAVERA 🌷📸 📅 Fecha: 18 de marzo de 2025 🎨 Ropa: Use colores sólidos o estampados pequeños. Evite imágenes o logos grandes. 💰 ¡NO ENVÍE DINERO HOY! Recibirá un paquete con información de pedido en 3-4 semanas. 📢 ¡Pronto más información!

🌟 Join the Fun at the NAUE Spring Scholastic Book Fair! 🌟 Do you have some free time later this week or next week? We'd love to have you as a volunteer for our NAUE Spring Scholastic Book Fair! 📚✨ 📍 Where? NAUE Library Media Center 📅 When? February 27th – March 7th 🕰 Time? Open daily from 7:45 AM – 2:00 PM Students will visit the Book Fair during their scheduled activity time, and we’ll also have special lunch events throughout the week! If you can’t make it on your child’s grade-level day, no worries—you’re welcome to stop by any time during the fair! 💙 We Need Volunteers! 💙 We’re looking for enthusiastic helpers to make this event a success. Whether you can spare an hour or a day, your support makes a huge difference! Sign up below to be part of the fun: 🔗 Volunteer Sign-Up: Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4DAFA72BA0F85-54562694-2025 🔹 Reminder: All volunteers must complete the online volunteer training before the event. You can find the training link here: 🔗 Volunteer Training: For Volunteer Training Click Here or visit our school website for link https://www.acpsd.net/o/naues/page/volunteer Thank you for helping us bring the joy of reading to our students! We can’t wait to see you there! 📖💫

📣 Last Call for Dolphin Dash Permission Slips! 🐬🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Don’t miss out! Permission slips for the Dolphin Dash are due no later than Thursday, February 27th, by 10:00 AM! If your child wants to join the fun and be part of our 14th season, make sure to return their completed permission slip before the deadline. Let’s get ready to dash into another exciting season!

🏆 Congratulations to the North Augusta Elementary 2024-2025 Battle of the Books Champions! 📚🎉 A huge shoutout to our winning team: Lily, Melodee, Archie, Ethan, Caroline, and Anna Kate (not pictured)! Your dedication, teamwork, and love for reading were outstanding in this year’s competition! We also want to applaud all our 4th and 5th grade participants who took on the challenge of reading at least 3 of the 10 selected books—your enthusiasm made this event a success! Battle of the Books is a fun and engaging competition that strengthens reading comprehension and fosters a lifelong love of literature. This year’s titles included incredible stories like Controlled Burn, The Curse on Spectacle Key, Haven, Witchlings, and more! 📖✨ Our school champions will now represent NAUE at the District Battle of the Books in Aiken at the end of March—Go Dolphins! 🐬💙 Keep reading, keep growing, and best of luck at districts! #NAUEReads #BattleOfTheBooks #GoDolphins

🎉 First Grade Leaders Loot Winners & You Rock Award! 🌟👏 A huge congratulations to our First Grade Leaders Loot winners for the week of February 18th - 21st! 🏆 These students have shown hard work, leadership, and kindness in the classroom, and we couldn’t be prouder! 💪✨ A special shoutout to our You Rock Award winner 🎸🎖️ for going above and beyond with positivity and dedication! Keep shining and inspiring others! 🌟 Way to go, first graders! Keep up the amazing work! 🎉💛 #NAELeaders #LeadersLoot #YouRockAward #ProudMoment #KeepShining

🚨 Important Update 🚨 Due to the unpredictable weather and temperature conditions, today's Fourth Grade field trip to the Battle of Aiken has been CANCELLED. Safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding. We will keep you updated on any rescheduled plans. Stay warm and safe, everyone! ❄️☔ #FieldTripUpdate #SchoolAnnouncement #SafetyFirst #FourthGrade

🌟 North Augusta Elementary "You Rock" Award - February! 🌟 At North Augusta Elementary, we are beyond grateful for our incredible teachers and staff who go the extra mile 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 February, we celebrate: 🎸 Mrs. Shelton - Special Education Teacher Mrs. Shelton can be found most days staying late, meticulously planning individualized lessons to ensure her students have the support they need to succeed. 🏆 Mr. Spires - Cafeteria Manager Mr. Spires starts his day early, making sure every child receives a warm, nutritious meal to fuel their learning. Join us in applauding these amazing staff members—because at NAUES, our teachers and staff truly ROCK! 🎶👏 #YouRockAward #NAUESStrong #GratefulForOurTeachers #NAUEFamily

📣 Join Us for the 14th Season of the Dolphin Dash! 🏃‍♂️🐬🏃‍♀️ We’re excited to kick off the fourteenth season of the North Augusta Elementary Running Club with our annual Dolphin Dash! This program offers a fun and active way for students to stay healthy, build endurance, and work as a team. Important Information: Who Can Participate: All 1st through 5th grade students are invited to join. Sign-Up Details: Information and permission slips were sent home on Wednesday, February 19th. If you’d like your child to participate, please return the completed permission slip no later than Thursday, February 27th, by 10:00 AM. Kickoff and Practice Schedule: Dolphin Dash Start Date: Monday, March 18th Practices: Held on Tuesdays and Thursdays Drop-Off Time: Students should be dropped off at the back carline between 6:40 AM and 6:45 AM. Parent Volunteers Needed! We’re seeking enthusiastic parent volunteers to make this program a success! Volunteer Requirements: All volunteers must complete the online training. To complete the training, go to the Parent tab on our school’s website and click "Volunteer." https://www.acpsd.net/o/noae/page/volunteer Thank you for your support as we gear up for another amazing season of the Dolphin Dash! Let’s lace up those sneakers and make this year unforgettable!

ACPSD fifth graders are invited to submit an application for the Aiken County Career and Technology Center’s CTE Techno Camp being held on Saturday, March 15, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Interested students must submit an application by next Wednesday, February 26, at 5 p.m. to be considered. As part of the application, students will select their choice of two CTE programs to explore such as Under the Hood, Team Fashion Design, Photo Pea: Introduction to Photoshop, Code-A-Bot: Robotics, Digital Art and Media: Photography, Cosmetology 101, Barber Shop 101, Aiken Culinary Chefs, Nail Tech 101, An EMT to the Rescue!, The Life of a Biomedical Scientist, and Hair Braiding 101. For more information, please visit the Aiken County Career and Technology Center’s website. Techno Camp Information is available under “Resources,” or call (803) 593-7300. Application Link: tinyurl.com/CTEtechnoCamp