The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, May 7, 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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TEACHER/ STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
Monday, May 7 - Blast Off Breakfast
Tuesday, May 8 - Gift Card Surprise and Hall Party
Wednesday, May 9 - Super Star Luncheon
Thursday, May 10 - Snack Like A Champ
Friday, May 11 - Ice Cream Party
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Activity: Feel Good Scavenger Hunt
Instructions:
- Explain to students what a good deed is.
- Pass out the activity sheet to students.
- Tell them that they have the whole week to complete as many good deeds as they can on the activity sheet.
- They can have the person they did the good deed for sign off on their activity sheet.
- Teachers have the option to pass out prizes for students who accomplish the most good deeds.
PK- 2: You may want to work as a class to complete good deeds. For example, one of the good deeds is to thank a person on the maintenance staff. You may wish to do this as a whole group.
Access resources here:
https://www.centervention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Podis-Feel-Good-Scavenger-Hunt.pdf
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Thanks to all of you for showing out the Armadillo way!
Kudos to Ms. Myers for tutoring my students.
Kudos to Mrs. Copeland for taking time to give my students a little more practice.
Kudos to Mr. Heredia for anchor chart ideas.
Kudos to Mrs. Velasco for being upbeat and positive.
Kudos to Mr. Harris for trouble shooting.
Kudos to Mrs. Jones for all our reminders.
Kudos to Ms. Johnson and Kaden for my hash browns every Friday.
Kudos to Ms. Jones for always helping me when I need her. And always telling me don’t let anyone one still your joy.
Kudos to Mr. Burney for supporting the students with their talent show tryouts.
Kudos to the fifth grade teachers and students for their first STAAR administration scores, you really did a great job!
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for all of your constant support.
Kudos to Mrs. Rhoads for coaching our 4th grade students so they could participate in the Lone Star challenge.
Kudos to Coach Crowder for coaching our track students.
Kudos to Mrs. Shaner for another great quote and reminding us that real heroes don’t wear capes, they teach.
Kudos to all of the teachers for a great teacher appreciation week. You are appreciated!!!
Kudos to Ms. Moore for always checking in each day to see if I need help with anything.
Kudos to Ms. Manwani for always checking to see if I have eaten.
Kudos to Mr. Luna for tutoring our students.
Kudos to Ms. Copeland and Ms. James for their endless support to our teachers and staff members.
Kudos to Mr. Heredia who brightens my mornings with his hellos.
Kudos to Mr. Palmer for always covering 5th grade leave early passes.
Kudos to Ms. Villarreal for being on top of LPAC and keeping us in compliance.
Kudos to Ms. Bennett for her great ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week.
Kudos to all the teachers who teach our Redirection Students. Your patience, love and understanding heart is greatly appreciated.
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5/7 LPAC End-of-year Training (All Staff)
5/7 Spring Climate Survey Window Begins
5/9 Fire Drill
5/9 Hall Party sponsored by Specials Team
5/14 SLO Goal Accomplishment Due in Schoolnet
5/15 Attendance for Credit Meeting 3:15-3:45 in Rm 132
5/15 Talent Show/ Art Show/ Armadillo of the Month 6:00 pm
5/29 9:00 2nd Grade Awards Ceremony
5/29 1:00 1st Grade Awards Ceremony
5/30 9:00 3rd Grade Awards Ceremony
5/31 9:00 4th Grade Awards Ceremony
5/31 1:00 5th Grade Awards Ceremony
6/1 8:30 Kindergarten Awards Ceremony
6/1 10:00 PreK Awards Ceremony
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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