The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, January 28, 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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Establishing a Culture of Questioning By Kasey Short
Edutopia: CRITICAL THINKING
November 5, 2018
When students consistently ask meaningful questions, they get comfortable taking the risks that lead to learning.
Access the full article via the following link:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/establishing-culture-questioning
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SEL Activity: Positive Self-Talk
Help students understand and recognize the importance of the words we say to ourselves.
Instructions:
- Ask students the questions below, discuss and record their answers.
- Each day of the week, have students write a positive message to themselves.
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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!
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Ballet Classes at Nathan Adams
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Kudos to Ms. Chapman for always putting kiddos first!
Kudos to Ms. Robinson for her ongoing collaboration and assistance with behavior strategies to help our students be successful in and out of the classroom.
Kudos to Ms. Moore for doing fact drills in the AM, which is very helpful.
Kudos to Ms. Gibson for helping with a lamination task!
Kudos to Ms. Gibson for helping me put up my bulletin board.
Kudos to Ms. Manwani for always checking up on me.
Kudos to Mr. Herrera for translating a letter for me.
Kudos to Ms. Moore for helping me out in a pinch.
Kudos to Ms. Mallard for getting me a few supplies that I needed.
Kudos to Ms. Alvarez for helping me with parent conferences.
Kudos to Mr. Luna for positive reinforcement.
Kudos to Dr. Morales and Mrs. Johnson for taking care of a student situation.
Kudos to The Book Fairy for the books.
Kudos to Ms. Jackson for bringing me a bowl of your delicious homemade cabbage soup. Please share your recipe!!!
Kudos to Mrs. Wolpert for your sincere words. You truly made my day!!
Kudos to Mrs. Whitfield for reprinting the emojis for me. I look forward to having you stop by to assist me with the aggressive monitoring session this week!
Kudos to Ms. DiMinci for staying positive and patient. Your students are blessed to have you!
Kudos to Mrs. Hernandez for filling in for me at the grade level meeting.
Kudos to Mrs. Manwani for all her help with specific students.
Kudos to Mrs. Gibson for being so invested in the behavior of students all over our school and rewarding them for great days.
Kudos to the A-team for their help lately with a student.
Kudos to Ms. Robinson. Despite all the challenges her job brings, she stays upbeat - always!!
Kudos to Mrs. Whitfield for being so available to help with any task.
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1/28 Bingo PD - Unpacking Math/Reading Standards
1/20 Bingo PD - Math Computation
2/1 Teacher Assistants Monthly Meeting in 131 1:30-2:15
2/4 Community Storytime (Library with Ms. Rhoads) 10:00
2/5 100th Day of School Celebrations (PK-1)
2/5 Elementary CILT Team PD 3:30-6:30 @ Cigarroa
2/6 Hall Party sponsored by 1st grade 3:15
2/6 Bingo PD - Math Lesson Cycle
2/7 Family Learning Night
2/8 Brookhaven College Visit with Mr. Luna (Early Childhood 9:00-10:30)
2/11 Bingo PD - HOTS for Math
2/13 Monthly Fire Drill
2/13 Bingo PD - Reading Lesson Cycle
2/14 Red Day (Valentine's Day)
2/15 Student Holiday/ Teacher PD Day (CA 5 Preview/ Extended Planning)
2/18 Student/Teacher Holiday (President's Day)
2/19 Common Assessment Window Begins
2/19 Attendance for Credit Meeting in 132 3:15-3:45
2/19 PTSA Monthly Meeting/ Armadillo of the Month/ Kindergarten Performance 6:00
2/20 Bingo PD - HOTS for Reading
2/21 Spirit Night @ Penne Promodoro 4:00-close
2/22 Muffins with Moms 7:45-8:15
2/25 Bingo PD - Inquiry Based Science
2/27 Bingo PD - How to do Read Alouds
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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