The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, February 26, 2018
"The Best School in Town"
Vision
To create an exceptional learning environment where all students are prepared to successfully compete in a global society.
Mission
To prepare all students to achieve the highest standard of intellectual, physical and social growth.
W. T. White Feeder Mission
We will cultivate a premier learning community to foster globally responsive citizens, personalizing instruction for every student..
Therefore, we are committed to:
Providing access to an equitable and high quality education
Promoting citizens who contribute to the common good
Supporting our students academically, socially, and emotionally
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**********************PROFESSIONAL LEARNING*********************
Priority Instructional Expectations
During Monday's PLC, be prepared to share what these look like in your classroom/ practice.
- Data Monitoring/ Student Goal Setting
- Small Group Instruction
- Habits of Discussion/ Accountable Talk
- Vocabulary Development/ Marzano's 6 Steps
- Writing
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*****************************SEL Action Item***************************
Activity: Control Your Anger
Instructions:
- Show students the grade appropriate video on YouTube.
- Teachers facilitate discussions about ways to control anger.
Video Links
**Be sure to enlarge the video to "full screen" before displaying it on the screen and playing it for students.
PK – 2: Watch through 8 min. 40 sec.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9GU-DmsnSY
3 – 5
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Hey! Look us over, we are the BEST!!
Nathan Adams Armadillos always beat the rest.
We're spectacular people with wonderful spirit
Who never let you down!
Nathan Adams, best in town!
FAMILY MATH NIGHT FUN!!
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Thanks to all of you for showing out the Armadillo way!
Kudos to Ms. James for an AWESOME Math Night!
Kudos to Ms. James for all of the behind the scenes work for Math Night.
Kudos to Ms. Zapata who always blows me away with how she talks to parents! She really gets the message across.
Kudos to Mrs. Bricker who is not always my sounding board but so flexible with my test prep schedule. I couldn’t imagine this team without you.
Kudos to Ms. Holguin who is always on point for field trips, definitely not an easy job and she does it with absolute grace.
Kudos to Ms. Salazar for being there for me when I need to vent.
Kudos to Ms. Moore for an outstanding job with the luncheon.
Kudos to Boss 1 and Boss 2 for being who you are.
Kudos to Mrs. Holguin for helping me run the Cookie Shape Walk at the last minute on Math Night.
Kudos to Mrs. Bricker for being an awesome co-leader during the Campus Needs Assessment presentation on Monday.
Kudos to Mrs. Aguirre for getting the Fortune cookies!!!
Kudos to Mrs. Vallejo for the great work and collaboration!
Kudos to the PK Team for all your hard work and efforts.
Kudos to Mrs. Stinnett and Ms. Blake!!
Kudos to Mr. Burney for making a difference in our kids’ lives by helping them express their emotions.
Kudos to Mrs. Moore for organizing The African American Luncheon.
Kudos to Mrs. James for planning a super star Math Night.
Kudos to Mrs. Copeland for inviting an Achieve 3000 guest teacher.
Kudos to Mrs. De Abreu for great inferencing ideas.
Kudos to Ms. Holguin for spread sheet help.
Kudos to All who brought yummy things for lunch.
Kudos to All teachers that supported the fourth grade Friday night fund raiser.
Kudos to Mrs. Moore for organizing our pot luck on Thursday. It was wonderful!
Kudos to all staff who stayed and made math night a huge success.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for always being available to let my kids share what they're learning.
Kudos to Ms. Moore for always being amazing in everything she does.
Kudos to Ms. Arana for her great work with the Esparanza program.
Kudos to Ms. Muro, Ms. Arana, and Ms. Aguirre for completing the 5th grade IPT Testing.
Kudos to Smith for the wonderful job she is doing with TAG.
Kudos to Mr. Palmer and Ms. Watkins for being reflective and always trying to find ways to support our Redirection Students.
Kudos to Ms. Bricker for a wonderful lesson in which one of our quiet students came out of his shell and stole the show.
Kudos to Ms. Bennett for always inviting me to her class to see the great things her students are learning.
Kudos to Ms. Jones for being proactive with unexcused absence attendance.
Kudos to Ms. Rhoads for sharing a kindness letter with me.
Kudos to Ms. Gibson for being the cookie warrior for me this weekend.
Kudos to those of you who ask for what you need.
Kudos to Ms. Johnson in the cafeteria for her wonderful leadership. It shows in the work ethic of her great team.
Kudos to Ms. Velasco and Mr. Heredia for translating for me at the drop of moment. You are truly appreciated.
Kudos to Mr. Mullaley, Mr. Herrera, Ms. Blake and Ms. Holguin for tutoring on Saturday.
Kudos to Ms. Copeland and Ms. James for looking out for me, even if it means meeting me at school on Sunday.
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2/26 PLC 3:15-4:15 in library (Topic: Building Background Knowledge)
2/26 Grade 4 Math PLC @ Withers 3:30-4:30
2/28 Faculty and Staff Picture 3:15 in auditorium
3/1 Career Day Live @ 9:00 (3rd - 5th)
3/1 WT White Feeder Literacy Night @ Marsh M.S. 5:00-7:00
3/2 Donuts with Dad (School-wide during breakfast in the classroom)
3/2 Dr. Suess - Read Across America
3/2 Teacher Assistant Monthly Meeting 1:30-2:30 rm. 131
3/5 Open Transfer Period begins for Teachers, CICs, Counselors, Media Specialists
3/5 Preschool Story Time 10:00 in library
3/6 PTSA Meeting/ Armadillo of the Month/ Kindergarten Performance 6:00
3/12 Spring Break Begins
3/19 PLC 3:15-4:15 in library (Topic: Comprehensible input)
3/20 Parent University 8:30-10 in auditorium (Counselor Morales)
3/21 Hall Party (sponsored by kinder team)
3/22 PTSA Spirit Night @ Penne Promodoro
3/30 No School
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Created by Adrian Luna, Principal
Nathan Adams Elementary School
Dallas Independent School District
Email: aluna@dallasisd.org
Website: www.dallasisd.org/nathanadams
Location: 12600 Welch Road, Dallas, TX 75244
Phone: 972-794-2600