The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, September 30, 2019
"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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Dispelling Myths Around Learning Disabilities by Youki Terada
Edutopia: Education Equity
August 6, 2019
Many students struggle with learning or attention issues like autism, dyscalculia, or ADHD, yet only 17 percent of teachers feel prepared to support them, a new report finds.
Access the article via the following link: https://www.edutopia.org/article/dispelling-myths-around-learning-disabilities
Once you've read the article, use the following class code to view my question and submit your response in google classroom: np4bje. Your response (all teachers and teacher assistants) is due by Friday, October 4.
To access google classroom, access your google drive and click on the 9 dots located on the upper right corner of your screen. Then look for and click on the google classroom icon. Hover over the plus sign, click on it, then click on Join Class. Enter the class code above and click on Join. Find and select (click) on the question I've posted. On the top right corner of your screen, type your answer and submit by clicking on Turn In. The visuals below are provided to support you as you learn to access and use Google Classroom.
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60-Second Strategy: Pom-Pom Jar (Revisit and Reflection)
Explicitly teaching and celebrating kindness is a simple yet powerful way to build a positive classroom culture.
Click on the following link to see a one minute video: https://youtu.be/B8MAAd3P8Hw
Once you've viewed the video, use the following class code to view my question and submit your response in google classroom: np4bje. Your response (all teachers) is due by Friday, Sept. 27th.
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This week's target is the TEACHER ASSISTANTS. Help to make their week amazing by doing, giving or saying something kind to each of them. Email me pictures of the random acts of kindness to include in next week's newsletter.
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Thanks to everyone for appreciating our instructional coaches with random acts of kindness throughout last week!
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10/2 First Six Weeks Teacher Grade Books due to Jones
10/4 Dyslexia Training with Ms. Riklin (during planning)
10/4 Breast Cancer Awareness - Wear a PINK top to school
10/7 Monthly Staff Meeting @ 3:25 in the library
10/8 After School Tutoring Begins (Tuesday's and Thursday's)
10/9 Monthly Fire Drill
10/11 No School Elementary Fair Day
10/14 Parent Conference Night 4:00-7:30 (light dinner provided @ 3:15)
10/15 PTSA/ Student of the Month/ 4th Grade Student Performance
10/16 Attendance Committee Meeting in 131 @ 3:20
10/18 Teacher PD Day/ No School for Students
10/18 Running Records Training - Session II 1:00-4:30 @ Bush Elementary
10/21 Progress Report Grades Due
10/25 Fall Festival 5:30 - 8:00
10/31 Annual Policy Acknowledgement and Compliance Videos Due
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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