The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, February 25, 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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22 Diverse Book Choices for All Grade Levels by Tom Berger
Edutopia: Culturally Responsive Teaching
February 15, 2019
Suggestions from teachers who are working to offer students at every grade level book choices that represent their lives.
Click on the this link for full access to the article:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/22-diverse-book-choices-all-grade-levels
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SEL Activity: Coping Skills for Kids
As adults, We've learned plenty of coping strategies that work for us when our emotions get too big.
Kids often don’t have these options, as their schedules and choices are usually dictated by teachers or parents. But there are some accessible strategies that students can use to calm down no matter where they are. They just need to know what they are and when to use them.
Activity:
In this Coping Skills Worksheet, students will sort coping strategies into “smart” and “not smart” columns. Add additional ideas to each column by asking students for suggestions.
Access the activity sheet here:
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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!
5th Grade is on a Mission!
Math Classroom Transformation
Engage + Motivate = Educate
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Kudos to the Hospitality Committee for my beautiful plant and card. That was very thoughtful and felt good.
Kudos to Ms. Moore for her support with one of my students. Thank you so very much!!
Kudos to Ms. Johnson for quick thinking and help when I needed assistance.
Kudos to all the faculty and staff for having the students ready for pictures. The Representative from Lifetouch was very impressed with our school. She stated that everyone was very friendly, and the students did really good.
Kudos to Mrs. K. Johnson for her UNDERSTANDING and always making things better for me.
Kudos to Mr. Luna, Mrs. Salazar for their HELPFUL solutions.
Kudos to Dr. Morales for her Hospitality, you made things happen.
Kudos to all the extraordinary TA’s, Nurse McAdams, and Ms. Jones who did an incredible job organizing room 119.
Kudos to Mrs. Gibson for doing a fabulous job with Muffins with Mom.
Kudos to Ms. Moore for her hard work in organizing Black History potluck.
Kudos to Ms. Gibson for copying, cutting, and counting the flyers for Tuesday folders.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for printing the labels for Muffins with Mom and welcoming our parents in the auditorium.
Kudos to those who helped me set up Muffins with Mom and help serve the parents. That’s what you call TEAM WORK. We had a great turn out.
Kudos to Mr. Luna and Ms. Jones for helping me cut out some laminating for Mrs. Johnson…TEAM WORK.
Kudos to Nurse McAdams for my delicious breakfast.
Kudos to Ms. Moore for planning a super luncheon.
Kudos to Dr. Morales for hosting our luncheon.
Kudos to Mrs. Gibson for fixing great sweet potatoes.
Kudos to Ms. Figueras for being in the right place at the right time!!!!!
Kudos to Mr. Luna for planning Saturday school.
Kudos to Mrs. Mallard for taking time to plan with me.
Kudos to Mrs. Silvio for taking great notes.
Kudos to Ms. Bricker for organizing the envelopes for the pictures for me.
Kudos to Ms. Wolpert for doing such a a great job with her homeroom; those kids had grown so much. Good job!
Kudos to Ms. Moore for another wonderful luncheon.
Kudos to Ms. Whitfield for her support with the glow in the dark room. It was a fun learning experience.
Kudos to Ms. Whitfield for coming every day with a big smile.
Kudos to Mr. Luna for his continued support to the STEM and Lego-Maker team.
Kudos to Mrs. Rhoads, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Moore for their help and support with organizing TELPAS.
Kudos to Ms. Gibson for keeping things lively around the school.
Kudos to Ms. Johnson and Mr. Luna for your leadership.
Kudos to Ms. Moore for the fantastic job with setting up the potluck.
Kudos to Ms. Blake for your hard work and dedication to our students.
Kudos to all staff that assisted with testing. You totally rock!
Kudos to Ms. Whitfield for your contagious laugh.
Kudos to Ms. Jones for grabbing lunch. You are appreciated.
Kudos to Ms. Salazar for keeping us on top of everything.
Kudos to Nathan Adams Staff...some of the hardest working staff around.
Kudos to Ms. Johnson for keeping it real.
Kudos to Coach for taking extra classes all week during testing.
Kudos to Mrs. Velasco who consistently rewarded the younger kids in the hallway during testing with Hall Stars.
Kudos to Mrs. Carter for always smiling no matter what.
Kudos to Mrs. Moore for setting up the pot luck.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson and Dr. Morales for helping me get a student set up with resources this week.
Kudos to Ms. Moore for organizing the annual Black History Potluck! Everything was delicious!
Kudos to all the teachers who administered the common assessment last week.
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2/25 Bingo PD - Inquiry Based Science
2/26 ED Brown - Observation Walk
2/27 Bingo PD - How to do Read Alouds
3/1 Read Across America (Dr. Seuss Day)
3/1 Teacher Assistants Monthly Meeting 1:30-2:15 in 131
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