The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, September 16, 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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12 Fun Speaking Games for Language Learners by Diane Gantenhammer
Edutopia: English Language Learners
November 12, 2015
Activities that will get students talking in a language they’re still learning.
Click on the following link to access the full article: https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/12-fun-speaking-games-language-learners
Using Video Content to Amplify Learning by Rebecca Alber
March 18, 2019
Video clips can help students access a deeper level of understanding of content. This article offers tips for using video.
Click on the following link to access the full article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/using-video-content-amplify-learning
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Getting Ready to Learn With Mindfulness
Research shows that taking some time each day to practice mindfulness as a class helps students prepare themselves for learning. How will you incorporate this quick strategy for returning to learning from lunch or recess?
Click on the following link to see a short video: https://youtu.be/b5qoVD7W358
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This week's target is the CAFETERIA STAFF. Help to make their week amazing by doing, giving or saying something kind to each of them. Email me pictures of the random acts of kindness to include in next week's newsletter.
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Thanks to everyone for appreciating our custodians with random acts of kindness throughout last week!
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9/16 Staff Meeting @ 3:20 (TEI/ IEPs and Behavior Plans)
9/18 ED Brown Visit (Focus-Alignment and Engagement)
9/19 SBDM in the library @6:00
9/20 2nd/3rd Grade Perot Museum Assembly in Auditorium
9/24 PTSA/ Student of the Month Awards/ 5th Grade Student Performance
9/24 K-2 SWAG Training 4-6 @ Bush Elementary
9/24 3-5 Math SWAG Training 4-6 @ Chapel Hill Elementary
9/25 3-5 Literacy SWAG Training 4-6 @ Nathan Adams Elementary
9/27 5th Grade Assembly with WT White Students (I Will Graduate shirt distribution)
9/27 Coffee with the Principal in the library @ 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