The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, February 17, 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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5 Ways to Support Students Who Struggle With Reading Comprehension by Nina Parrish
Edutopia: Literacy
February 3, 2020
These strategies can help students who are able to decode well but have difficulty understanding what they read—and they’re beneficial for all students.
Click on the following link to read the full article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/5-ways-support-students-who-struggle-reading-comprehension
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Starting the Day With a Calming Routine by Lori Desautels
July 26, 2019
Exercises that help young students who’ve experienced trauma transition into the school day in a relaxed and ready state.
Click on the following link to access the full article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/starting-day-calming-routine
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We GREATLY appreciate Nurse McAdams' work on the Armadillo of the Month board!
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2/18 PTSA/ Armadillo of the Month/ PreK Program 6:00
2/19 Parent University with Counselor Morales 8:30 (auditorium)
2/20 Spirit Night at Penne Promodoro (dinner)
2/21 Muffins with Mom (7:45-8:15)
2/22 Saturday School 9:30-12:00
2/26 Teacher Grade Books due to Ms. Jones for 4th six weeks
3/2 Staff Meeting @ 3:25 in the library
3/4 PTSA $1 Casual Dress Day for students
3/4 Hall Party sponsored by 2nd grade
3/5 Family Reading/Writing Night 5:30-7:00
3/6 Read Across America
3/6 Staff Open Transfer Window (3/6-4/10@noon)
3/6 Monthly Fire Drill
3/7 Saturday School 9:30-12:00
3/11 Attendance Committee Meeting 3:15-3:45 in 131
3/13 Progress Report Grades Due
3/16-20 SPRING BREAK
3/24 PTSA/ Armadillo of the Month/ 2nd Grade Program 6:00
3/25 Parent University with Dr. Morales @8:30 in the auditorium
3/26 Family Spirit Night
3/27 Donuts with Dads (7:45-8:15)
3/28 Community Campus Day (United to Learn)
3/28 Saturday School 9:30-12:00
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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