The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, March 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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Playing to Students’ Strengths by Stefani Boutelier and Neisa McPherson
Edutopia: Differentiated Instruction
November 13, 2018
A framework for giving students choice in demonstrating their understanding of course content.
To learn more about the BAWD strategy, click on the following link for access to the full article:
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SEL Activity: Expressing Feelings Without Blaming
Activity: Explaining How You Feel
This communication activity shows students examples of expressing feelings in an argument without blaming the other person. A strategy for our students (and us) to learn and practice is explaining how we feel and what made us feel that way without blaming the other person.
PK-5
Access the activity sheet. Read what the beetle says. Then suggest what he should say next from one of the multiple choice answers below him.
Access the activity sheets 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!
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Transformation Lesson - 4th Grade Writing
Diagnosing and Treating Writing Illnesses
Chuck E. Cheese Visits Nathan Adams
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Kudos to Nurse McAdams for assisting with the design of the Pre-Kinder enrollment packets.
Kudos to Ms. Mathew for coming in 6:30ish daily to prepare for 5E students. We appreciate your hard work and dedication.
Kudos to Ms. Johnson for being chosen as a 4 core employee for the district!
Kudos to Mrs. Whitfield, who without a doubt, is one of hardest workers in this building. Her compassion for not only students but teachers shines through!
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson/Mr. Luna for being on time with announcements daily, I totally forgot how frustrating it was when they were late!
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for being there when I need it.
Kudos to Ms. Gibson and Ms. Jones for their assistance with the transformation for 4th grade Writing Camp.
Kudos to Nurse McAdams for the use of materials and for assisting with transformation.
Kudos to Ms. Blake and Ms. Figueras for your hard work in preparing for and executing the Writing Camp.
Kudos to Ms. Stinnett, Ms. Wolpert, Ms. Velasco, Ms. Showalter, and Ms. Chapman for your flexibility. Thanks so much!
Kudos to Ms. Whitfield for your flexibility this week. You’re Awesome!
Kudos to Ms. Gibson for lunch (looking out for your girl).
Kudos to Ms. Johnson for your continuous support in everything. You’re absolutely Awesome!
Kudos to Mr. Luna for supporting the writing camp.
Kudos to Ms. Gomez for providing materials for our students to engage in fun and enjoyable tutoring sessions with our ILCs.
Kudos to Mrs Johnson for being nominated in the Core 4.
Kudos to Mrs Rhoads for providing the parts for my headphones.
Kudos to coach Crowder for flexibility and patience.
Kudos to Ms. Myers for great anchor charts.
Kudos to Mrs. Wolpert for helping develop an activity.
Kudos to Ms. Stinnett for being flexible.
Kudos to Ms. Showalter for changing her schedule for a few days.
Kudos to Ms. Mallard for an amazing writing camp and for ensuring the students kept me alive.😊
Kudos to Ms. Arana for her flexibility with last minute leave early passes.
Kudos to Ms. Gibson and Mr. Burney for being on top of all bus issues…student safety first.
Kudos to Nurse McAdams for her continuous support with attendance and with all my other “stuff”.😊
Kudos to Ms. Jones for keeping us in Tier I status and off the truancy list.
Kudos to Ms. Chapman for sparking a train of excitement in one of our kiddos.
Kudos to Ms. DiMinchi for your kind words. It is an honor to serve the students, staff members, and parents at Nathan Adams.
Kudos to Ms. Gibson for providing the prizes for this week's Goal Accomplishment Friday.
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3/25 Math PLC 3:30-5:00 in 131
3/26 PSTA General Meeting/Armadillo of the Month/2nd Grade Performance
3/27 Grade Level Leads Meeting 3:20-3:45
3/29 Donuts with Dad
4/1 General Faculty Meeting 3:30-4:30 (Comprehensive Needs Assessment)
4/1 Community Story time with Ms. Rhoads (10:00 in the library)
4/2 Grades 3-5 RLA/SS SWAG at Joe May Elementary 4:15-6:15
4/4 High School Hero K-2 (9:00-1:30 - more info. forthcoming from Dr. Morales)
4/5 Teacher Assistant Monthly Meeting 1:30-2:15 in 131
4/8 Common Assessment Week
4/3 Hall Party sponsored by the Specials Team
4/9 STAAR: 5th Math and 4th Writing
4/10 STAAR: 5th Reading
4/11 Monthly Fire Drill
4/15 Reading/Writing PLC 3:30-5:00
4/16 Attendance for Credit Meeting 3:20-3:35 in 131
4/16 PTSA General Meeting/ Armadillo of the Month/ 4th Grade Performance
4/19 No School (Inclement Weather Day)
4/22 No School (Inclement Weather Day)
4/24 United 2 Learn Teacher Showcase 4:00-6:30 (Location TBD)
4/26 Volunteer Breakfast in the library
4/26 Math PLC 3:30-5:00
5/6 General Faculty Meeting 3:30-5:00
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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