The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, April 16, 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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**********************PROFESSIONAL LEARNING*********************
Accommodating Students with Dyslexia
Source: Edutopia
By Jessica Hamman
These five easy-to-implement accommodations can make class less stressful and more manageable for students with dyslexia.
Access the full article here:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/accommodating-students-dyslexia
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*****************************SEL Action Item***************************
Activity: Social Initiation – Good vs. Bad Friends
Instructions:
PK- 2
1. Tell students that there are things that make people good friends and things that make people bad friends.
2. Use the chart provided, or make your own on the board. Read the qualities provided and have the class sort them into the two categories as a whole group.
3. Discuss results as a whole group.
3 – 5
1. Tell students that there are things that make people good friends and things that make people bad friends.
2. Pass out the activity sheets and have students either work independently or in small groups to sort the qualities into the categories provided.
3. Discuss results as a whole group.
Access resources for this activity here:
https://www.centervention.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Good-and-Bad-Friends.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!
Thank you, teachers and staff, for doing your part to ensure a successful first week of STAAR testing!
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Thanks to all of you for showing out the Armadillo way!
Kudos to Mrs. Agbebaku and Mrs. Tutson for taking on 14 extra kids for two days while I tested.
Kudos to Mrs. Copeland for modeling a sensory kinder writing lesson.
Kudos to Hospitality and Myers for putting together the snack bags during testing.
Kudos to Silvio for bringing me some of her amazing black rice to try.
Kudos to Mrs. James for preparing math practice tests for us to use this coming week.
Kudos to the Pre-K TAs, Mrs. Raya, Mrs. Alvarez, Mrs. Muro, and Mrs. Aguirre for decorating the stage for out PK/PTA performance. Thank you all for your team work on this last minute project.
Kudos to Mrs. Raya for making the beautiful barn.
Kudos to Mr. Herrera’s class for their encouragement and support to fourth graders.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for making STAAR test days run smoothly and flawlessly.
Kudos to everyone for their encouragement and support to all fourth and fifth graders.
Kudos to the A-Team for their hard work.
Kudos to our considerate colleagues for their dedication.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for taking care of testing preparations.
Kudos to Ms. Watkins and Mr. Palmer for their help with my students.
Kudos to the Reading teachers for getting their activity for Family Reading night turned in
Kudos to Ms. Arana and Ms. Moore for providing make up testing.
Kudos to the PK team for the delicious ice cream!
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4/16 PLC 3:15-4:15 in the library (Interactive Notebooks)
4/17 Parent University 8:30-10:00 in auditorium with Counselor Morales
4/17 Instructional Rounds (Focus: Accountable Talk)
4/19 Career Day Live 9:00-9:30 (3rd-5th Skype)
4/20 Kinder Camp
4/23 SLO Goal Accomplishment Overview 3:15-3:45 in Rm 131
4/24 Instructional Rounds (Focus: Writing Portfolios and Interactive Journals)
4/24 Attendance for Credit Meeting 3:15-3:45 in Rm 132
4/26 Deputy Chief, Dr. Quinn, to visit Nathan Adams 8:30-9:15 (Instructional Review)
4/26 Two-way Dual Language PLC 1:00-4:00 at Foster (Sevilla, Lugo, Figueras)
4/26 Family Reading Night 5:30-7:00
4/27 Muffins with Moms 7:45 - 8:15
4/30 PLC 3:15-4:15 in the library (Assessment)
5/1 Instructional Rounds ( Focus: Small Group Work)
5/1 WT White Feeder Multicultural Night @ ED Walker 5:00-7:00
5/7 Spring Climate Survey Window Begins
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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