The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, March 30, 2020
"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.
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Teachers #1 - Teaching Through a Pandemic: A Mindset for This Moment by Stephen Merrill
March 19, 2020
Hundreds of teachers, many of them operating in countries where teach-from-home has been in place for weeks, weigh in on the mental approach you need to stay grounded in this difficult time.
Click on the following link to access the article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/teaching-through-pandemic-mindset-moment
**TEACHERS: Once you've read the article, log into google classroom to submit your response for the question related to this article. (Due Wednesday, April 1)
**NEW: Reply to two posts from any of your colleagues. (Due Friday, April 3)
Teachers #2 - How to Support Home Learning in Elementary Grades by John S. Thomas
March 17, 2020
A first and second grade teacher shares his home learning plan for his students and how he is engaging their families.
Click on the following link to access the article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-support-home-learning-early-elementary
**TEACHERS: Once you've read the article, log into google classroom to submit your response for the question related to this article. (Due Wednesday, April 1)
**NEW: Reply to two posts from any of your colleagues. (Due Friday, April 3)
Teacher Assistants #3 - Social Emotional Learning
You will engage in a week long study of Social and Emotional Learning.
Click on the following link to access the resource page: https://www.centervention.com/social-skills-resources-for-parents/?_page=2
1. Click on the title: Introduction: Social and Emotional Learning. Read the information and click on the links to explore resources.
2. Click on the title: Why Social And Emotional Skills Are Important. Read the information and click on the links to explore resources.
3. Click on the title: Developmental Milestones. Read the information and click on the links to explore resources.
4. In the section, Expert Tips and Advice, select 4 sources to read and learn more about.
***Teacher Assistants: Email me (cc Ms. Bruce) a brief summary of your learning for 1, 2, and 3 above. (Due Friday, April 3)
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7 Ways to Maintain Relationships During Your School Closure by Sarah Gonser
March 25, 2020
Suddenly, you’re not in the same physical space as your students. We asked teachers to share strategies for maintaining relationships—both peer-to-peer and student-teacher—when everything’s gone remote.
Click on the following link to access the article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/7-ways-maintain-relationships-during-your-school-closure
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Students Learning at Home
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Professional Development
Teachers:
4/1 Google Classroom PD responses due
4/3 Google Classroom colleague replies due
Teacher Assistants:
4/3 SEL - Summary of learning due to Luna via email (cc Bruce)
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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