The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, March 4, 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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60-Second Strategy: Participation Cards
Edutopia: Student Voice
March 1, 2019
A quick formative assessment tool also encourages all students—even shy ones—to participate in discussions.
Click on this link to access the video:
https://www.edutopia.org/video/60-second-strategy-participation-cards
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SEL Activity: Stop and Think
Activity: A Stop and Think Remote
This lesson will help your students create a lasting connection to a concept of Stop and Think by introducing it in a fun and unique way.
PK-2
Use the link below to access the read aloud and remote color sheet.
- Explain to students that the remote helps remind them to stop and think about consequences before making a decision and acting on it. Students can color a remote for use during the read aloud.
- Read the story aloud and ask questions as noted on the read aloud so that students practice the concept of Stop and Think.
3-5
Use the link below to access the read aloud.
- Introduce the remote control as a way to remember to stop and think about consequences before making a decision and acting on it.
- Read the story aloud and ask questions as noted on the read aloud so that students practice the concept of Stop and Think.
Access the activity sheet here:
https://www.centervention.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/GRIN-Stop-and-Think-Remote.pdf
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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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Read Across America Day
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Perfect Attendance Incentive Assemblies
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Kudos to Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Rhoads, Mrs. Moore, and Mrs. Gomez for their help and support during testing.
Kudos to Mrs. Muro for always checking on me.
Kudos to Mrs. Gibson for helping to organize the human growth class for our 5th graders.
Kudos to Mrs. Gibson for being in the cafeteria from 10:30 to 1:30 on February 28th without any assistance.
Kudos to Ms. Manwani for always encouraging me to try new treats.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Mallard, Mrs. Whitfield, Mrs. Gibson and Ms. Moore for speaking words of reassurance to us when difficulties happen.
Kudos to Dr. Morales, TELPAS is no joke and she is working really hard.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for being available so quickly for an emergency parent meeting.
Kudos to Ms. Gomez for her awesome translation services.
Kudos to front office staff for always helping me with copies and other nonsense stuff I give them.
Kudos to my awesome number #2 teacher in the classroom, Mrs. Raya for creating beautiful red and white tutus for her and I to wear on Read Across America day!
Kudos to Ms. Smith, my TELPAS partner, we work so good together. You’re AWESOME!!!
Kudos to DeAbreu, Carter, DiMinchi, & Emad for conducting teacher led library checkout during TELPAS.
Kudos to Ms. Smith for teaching Reading/Language Arts to 5E.
Kudos to Ms. Gomez for coordinating additional volunteers to read to classes.
Kudos to these teachers for welcoming a volunteer to read to their class on Dr. Seuss day: Villarreal, Mullaley, Bennett, Bricker, Agbebaku, Vallejo, Carter, Bennett, Hernandez, DiMinchi, De Abreu, Stinnett, & Blake.
Kudos to Dr. Morales for coordinating TELPAS.
Kudos to Ms. Mallard for going way beyond in her professional development sessions. Her passion is awesome!
Kudos to Ms. Whitfield for stepping in and modeling the math lesson cycle. She was great!
Kudos to Ms. Moore for my breakfast.
Kudos to Ms. Whitfield for my hash brown.
Kudos to Ms. Manwani for her understanding when I have to do 3 hours lunch duty. Kudos to Ms. Jones for helping me with copying.
Kudos to Ms. Johnson and Ms. Mallard for my lunch this past week.
Kudos to Mrs. Whitfield for the 3rd grade celebration. My students were so grateful!
Kudos to Ms. Johnson for always being there to provide support.
Kudos to Ms. Chapman for all the extra support she is giving to our students in reading.
Kudos to Ms. Martos for helping tutor 4th graders.
Kudos to Ms. Salazar for always taking care of us when the clock-in machine is not cooperating.
Kudos to Ms. Gibson for constantly redirecting sleepy kiddos early in the morning.
Kudos to Mrs. Rhodes for organizing "Hats off to Reading" event! My students enjoyed having a Dr. Seuss book read to them by a volunteer on Friday!!
Kudos to Ms. Mallard for your positive feedback and great ideas to support my reading session!!
Kudos to Nurse Carey for my breakfast. It hit the spot.
Kudos to Nurse Carey for always being super supportive and helpful with anything Nathan Adams.
Kudos to Mr. Herrera for the work that he is doing with his students with writing.
Kudos to Ms. Whitfield for her wonderful presentation in our classroom. Students were thrilled.
Kudos toMs. Mallard for checking on us.
Kudos to Ms. Salazar for her help.
Kudos to Mrs. Rhoads for getting us readers for Read Across America Day.
Kudos to Mrs. Wolpert for tips and pointers.
Kudos to Ms. Diminchi for sharing her supplies.
Kudos to Mrs. Mallard for planning.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for lending an ear.
Kudos to Mrs. Mallard for an engaging PD.
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3/4 Community Storytime with Ms. Rhoads 10:00 in the library
3/4 Staff Meeting 3:30 - 5:00 in 131(All Staff-Mandatory Safety Training)
3/4 Open Transfer Period begins (Teachers, CICs, Counselors, Media Specialists)
3/6 Hall Party sponsored by 5th grade
3/7 Monthly Fire Drill
3/10 Daylight Savings Time Starts (Spring Forward)
3/11-3/15 SPRING BREAK
3/18 Reading/Writing PLC 3:30-5:00 in 131
3/19 Attendance for Credit Meeting 3:20 in 131
3/21 Spirit Night at Chuck E. Cheese's
3/25 Math PLC 3:30-5:00 in 131
3/26 PSTA General Meeting/Armadillo of the Month/2nd Grade Performance
3/29 Donuts with Dad
4/1 Science PLC 3:30-5:00 in 131
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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