The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, March 26, 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*********************
Guiding Students to a Healthy Math Identity
Source: Edutopia
Young mathematicians need to see that the keys to success are passion and dedication, not speed and always being right.
Access the article via this link:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/guiding-students-healthy-math-identity
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*****************************SEL Action Item***************************
Activity: Belly Breathing
Instructions:
- Use the activity sheet to facilitate pre-activity discussion.
- Demonstrate the difference between regular breathing and belly breathing.
- Follow directions on activity sheet provided.
- Use the activity sheet to facilitate post-activity discussions.
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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!
Courtyard Makeover Part II
W.T. White Street Fair
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Thanks to all of you for showing out the Armadillo way!
Kudos to Mrs. Gibson for doing an extraordinary job on the bulletin boards.
Kudos to Mrs. Morales and Mrs. Aguirre for working vigorously on improving our campus tier for Parent’s Portal.
Kudos to Mrs. Gibson, Ms. Moore, and Ms. Jones for helping the school look like Spring with their office and door decorations.
Kuddos to Ms. Aguirre, Mrs. Eekhout, Mrs. Raya, Ms. Melikyan, and Mrs. Manwani for volunteering their time to provide extra tutoring for our students!!! I truly appreciate your help ladies!
Kuddos to Mrs. Manwani for her kindness and for always thinking of others!
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson and her cafeteria team for doing an OUTSTANDING JOB on their health inspection and getting a 100! WAY TO GO!!!
Kudos to Mrs. Agbebaku for inviting KD to the Rodeo.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Luna for their continuous support.
Kuddos to Mrs. Copeland for giving us such wonderful materials in Spanish and for letting us attend Debbie Diller’s seminar.
Kuddos to Mrs. Johnson for always being there.
Kuddos to Mrs. Velasco for being such an awesome 4th grade team player.
Kuddos to Mr. Mendoza for always having a smile.
Kuddos to Mrs. James for helping me with a student.
Kuddos to Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Bricker, Ms. Myers and Ms. Holguin for supporting Spirit Night at Chuck-E-Cheese.
Kuddos to Mrs. Agbebaku, Mrs. Emad, Ms. Holguin, Ms. Myers, and Mrs. Nabors for giving kids some extra attention.
Kuddos to Mr. Heredia for great planning.
Kuddos to Ms. Moore for taking the lead with UNCF.
Kudos to my team, Copeland, James, Manwani, Johnson, and everyone who helped my class run smoothly until I arrived after having major car trouble. I couldn’t have done it without y’all. Thank you!!
Kudos to Mrs. Agbebaku for her help in preparing my sub the days I was out.
Kudos to Mr. Herrera for that BOMB CHICKEN at the hall party! Yum!
Kudos to Mrs. Mullaley for being the absolute best GLL! She is always taking care of our team by keeping us informed and sending little treats when she knows we feel overwhelmed and need a "pick-me-up".
Kudos to Mrs. Manwani for always asking how I am doing and if she can help in any way.
Kudos to Ms. Shaner for your support with a home visit.
Kudos to Ms. Copeland and Ms. James for all your help!
Kudos to Ms. Salazar, Ms. Gibson, Ms. Jones, and Ms. Aguirre for representing Nathan Adams at the WT White Street Fair. Your nail painting booth was a hit!!
Kudos to Ms. Ma and Mr. Burney for organizing second graders to perform songs in Chinese at the WT White Street Fair.
Kudos to Ms. Myers, Mr. Palmer, Ms. Copeland, Mr. Heredia and his family for helping in part 2 of the courtyard makeover project.
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3/26 K-2 Job-a-like 3:30-5:00
3/27 DISD Internal Job Fair (Excess and Transfer) 6:00-8:00 @ Conrad HS
3/28 GLL/ ILT meeting 3:20 rm. 131
3/29 SBDM Meeting 5:30 rm. 131
3/30 No School (Inclement Weather Make up Day)
4/2 PLC for math teachers 3:15-4:15 in library (Comprehensible Input)
4/2 PK registration kick-off
4/6 Teacher Assistants Monthly Meeting 1:30-2:30 rm. 131
4/9 Preschool Story Time 10:00 in library
4/10 STAAR Math 5th/ STAAR Writing 4th
4:10 PTSA Meeting/ Armadillo of the Month/ PK performance 6:00
4/11 STAAR Reading 5th
4/11 Hall Party (sponsored by PK)
4/11 WT White Feeder Librarians Meeting 2:30-4:00 (WT White Collegiate Academy)
4/17 Parent University 8:30-10:00 in auditorium with Counselor Morales
4/17 Attendance for Credit Meeting 3:15-3:45 in rm. 132
4/19 Career Day Live 9:00-9:30 (3rd-5th Skype)
4/19 Two-way Dual Language PLC 1:00-4:00 at Foster (Sevilla, Lugo, Figueras)
4/20 Kinder Camp (more details forthcoming)
4/26 Family Reading Night 5:30-7:00
4/27 Muffins with Moms 7:45 - 8:15
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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