The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, April 29, 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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Activities That Prime the Brain for Learning by Lori Desautels
Edutopia: Brain-Based Learning
April 15, 2019
Brain breaks help students feel relaxed and alert and ready to learn.
Click on the following link to access the article:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/activities-prime-brain-learning
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Activities that Prime the Brain
Brain Breaks and Focused Attention Practices
Prime your students' brains for learning. Read the article in the "Food for Thought" section above and engage your students in Brain Breaks and Focused Attention Practices.
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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!
CA 5 Goal Accomplishment Fun Fest Activities
Slime Party......Fun Quest......Egg Hunt
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Kudos to the 5th Grade team for ensuring that a super majority of our students passed the STAAR test on the first administration.
Kudos to Ms. Gibson, Mr. Burney and Ms. Raya for doing a great job with bus duty on Friday while your colleagues were on a leave early pass.
Kudos to Ms. Raya for organizing and supervising the PreK-2 students at dismissal while her colleagues were on a leave early pass.
Kudos to our CICs who do an amazing job of providing support to everyone and anyone so that our students and teachers can shine on a daily basis.
Kudos to Mrs. Agbebaku, things happened unexpectedly. Thank you so much.
Kudos to Mrs. Smith who covers for me whenever I need it.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson, who never lets me feel bad about taking the time I need.
Kudos to Ms. Whitfield who checks on me daily & supports everything I need.
Kudos to Mrs. Bricker, who also covers me whenever I need!
Kudos to Nurse McAdams for caring for my kiddo all week.
Kudos to everyone who acknowledged Administrative Professionals Day. We truly appreciate your out pour of love.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Mallard, Mrs. Whitfield and Dr. Morales for doing an excellent job with Terra Nova testing.
Kudos to Mrs. Salvador and Mrs. Gomez for assisting parents with online enrollment.
Kudos to everyone who gave me something for administrator assistant day. Thank you so much!
Kudos to Mr. Burney and Mrs. Raya for staying with me due to a late bus.
Kudos to Ms. Moore for giving me a break.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for her kind words on administrative assistant day.
Kudos to Ms. Blake and her students for helping with the Kindergarten Spring Fling! It was a huge success!
Kudos to Ms. Johnson for organizing the Terra Nova and Supera testing days. You are the best!!
Kudos to Mr. Herrera for the delicious homemade lunch! I need that recipe!
Kudos to Dr. Morales for helping me with the MTSS.
Kudos to Ms. Gibson, Ms. Jones, and Ms. Salazar for all that you do!
Kudos to Ms. Bennett for going the extra mile to support her parents and students with homework.
Kudos to Ms. Silvio for soldiering through each and every contraction to serve our kiddos. #bigheart
Kudos for all of the beautiful Assistant Principal banners, posters, cards and sweet treats. Love you Awesome Armadillos!!!
Kudos to everyone for their help, support and encouragement during testing week.
Kudos to Ms. Arana and Nurse McAdams for completing TerraNova makeup tests.
Kudos to our wonderful Administrative Assistants who do a wonderful job in the front office.
Kudos to Ms. Mallard for her help with packing up TerraNova tests.
Kudos to Mrs. Agbebaku for the treat.
Kudos to Mr. Herrera for the chicken.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for the insane amount of time and effort it takes to organize testing.
Kudos to Mr. Luna for fixing my pencil sharpener.
Kudos to Ms. Blake for the pretzels.
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4/29 Reading PLC 3:30 - 5:00 (PreK - 3rd grade)
5/1 Hall Party @ 3:15 (sponsored by 2nd grade)
5/1 PTSA $1 Casual Dress Day for students
5/3 Teacher Assistants Monthly Meeting (1:30-2:15 in 131)
5/6 Community Story Time 10:00 in the library with Ms. Rhoads
5/6 Math PLC 3:30-5:00
5/8 Monthly Fire Drill
5/13 STAAR (3 & 4 Math; 5 Retest)
5/14 STAAR (3 & 4 Reading; 5 Retest)
5/15 STAAR (5 Science)
5/17 Field Day
5/21 Attendance for Credit Meeting (3:20-3:35 in 131)
5/21 PTSA Meeting/ Armadillo of the Month/ Talent Show
5/23 4th Grade Trip to Austin
5/27 No School/ Memorial Day Holiday
5/28 Attendance for Credit Meeting (3:20-3:35 in 131)
5/29 Last Day of School for Students
5/30 Hall Party Breakfast (sponsored by the Teacher Assistants)
5/30 Last Day of School for Teachers
EOY AWARDS CEREMONIES
May 24
9:00 3rd Grade
1:00 2nd Grade
May 28
9:00 4th Grade
1:00 5th Grade
May 29
8:30 Kindergarten
10:00 PreK
1:00 1st Grade
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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