The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, January 29, 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*********************
Repeat from last week....VERY IMPORTANT! How are you nurturing intrinsic motivation in your students?
Nurturing Intrinsic Motivation in Students
Source - Edutopia
As children come to feel effective in accomplishing something, they are more likely to try to replicate that feeling by trying to accomplish more challenging tasks. Feeling competent can be addictive.
Read the full article via the following link:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/nurturing-intrinsic-motivation-students
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*****************************SEL Action Item***************************
Compromising
Negotiating with someone or coming up with a plan to work out a problem is a key social skill.
Watch the following grade appropriate videos with your students and discuss what it means to compromise. Check your email for an activity sheet titled, "Compromise." Discussion items #1 and #2 are great for all students.
PreK - 2nd
YouTube Video: SUPER WHY! | Woofster Defines "Compromise" | PBS KIDS
3rd - 5th
YouTube Video: Social Skills Video: Compromising
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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!
Tracking Progress and Setting Goals with Sight Words
Tracking Progress and Setting Goals in Reading, Writing and Math
Ms. Bennett's class tracks their progress in reading, writing and math. Students come to school on Monday's eager to surpass their current ranking.
Tracking Progress and Setting Goals in Reading
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Thanks to all of you for showing out the Armadillo way!
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for being prepared in every situation.
Kudos to Mrs. Salazar for her constant flexibility.
Kudos to Mrs. Copeland for her impressive tour of the building for perspective students.
Kudos to Ms. Jones for seeing peace in chaotic situations.
Kudos to Mr. Burney for showing up for his planning time!!
Kudos to Ms. Aguirre for being there with kids and for kids.
Kudos to Mrs. Shaner and Mrs. Velasco for sharing the copy paper with me.
Kudos to Mrs. Figueras for letting me use her privacy partitions.
Kudos to all the staff that wear a SPIRIT shirt on Friday!!!!
Kudos to Mr. Luna for coming up with STAAR question stems.
Kudos to Ms. Tutson for being here for us.
Kudos Mrs. Bricker for staying on the ball with the tutoring bus.
Kudos to Ms. Blake for giving me a brand new "tote bag on wheels" with some fantastic classroom items inside! Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Muchas Gracias!!!!
Kudos to Mrs. Copeland and Mrs. James for providing me with additional ideas to support and push my tier 1 kids.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for making time WEEKLY in her busy schedule to come model lessons and bond with our students.
Kudos to Mrs. Mullaley for the wonderful blueberry tea!
Kudos to Mrs. Agbebaku for always sharing materials.
Kudos to Mr. Herrera for his time spent trying to get my wireless to work.
Kudos to every custodian who has come to mop up something for me this past week! ha
Kudos to Mrs. Manwani for making sure I'm eating and bringing me healthy snacks.
Kudos to Ms. Copeland and Ms. James for their endless help and support for our teachers.
Kudos to Ms. Moore for her daily check-in to see if I need anything.
Kudos to Ms. Hall and Ms. Velasco for engaging in a double dose of instructional planning last week.
Kudos to Ms. Bricker for looking at multiple sources of data to best serve your students.
Kudos to Ms. Gibson for ensuring we are in full compliance with the Parent and Community Partnerships department.
Kudos to Ms. Johnson for her tireless work with attendance for credit and truancy prevention.
Kudos to all teacher assistants for never hesitating to provide support where needed.
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1/29 Severe weather drill - shelter in place 2:00
1/29 PLCs 3:20-4:30 in the library (all teachers)
1/29 Grade 3 Math PLC @ Withers 3:30-4:30
1/30 Guidance Lesson 3rd, 4th and 5th grade boys (auditorium 8:15-8:45)
1/30 Mid six weeks progress reports
2/2 Teacher Assistant Monthly Mtg. 1:30-2:30 Rm 131
2/5 Preschool Story Time 10:00 in the library
2/5 PLCs 3:20-4:30 in the library (attendance info forthcoming via email)
2/6 PTSA Meeting/ Armadillo of the Month/ 1st grade performance 6:00
2/7 Hall Party (sponsored by 1st grade)
2/7 PTSA $1 Casual Dress Day for students
2/9 Family Dance Night (PTSA Event) 6:00-8:00
2/12 PLCs 3:20-4:30 in the library (attendance info forthcoming via email)
2/13 Parent University 8:30-10:00 in the auditorium
2/13 SBDM Meeting 5:30 in rm. 31
2/14 Monthly Fire Drill
2/14 Instructional Leadership Team Meeting 3:20 in rm. 131
2/15 Spirit Night @ Penne Promodoro
2/16 Black History Month Staff Potluck
2/19 Student Holiday/ Teacher PD Day
2/22 Family Math Night 5:30-7:00
2/23 Coffee with the Principal 8:15 in rm. 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