The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, November 11, 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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Getting at the Heart of Teaching by Lisa Lee
TEDx
Published on Nov 11, 2013
Lisa Lee gives an emotional talk about making a difference in children's lives as teachers and teaches us that if we reach the inner core first, the common core is more easily taught.
Click on the following link to access the TEDx video: https://youtu.be/YJM6WUNDnhA
Once you've viewed the video, use the following class code to view my question and submit your response in google classroom: np4bje. Your response (all teachers and teacher assistants) is due by Friday, November 15.
How to access Google Classroom
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Brain Breaks
Brain breaks are mental breaks designed to help students stay focused and attend. The brain breaks get students moving to carry blood and oxygen to the brain. The breaks energize or relax. The breaks provide processing time for students to solidify their learning (Eric Jensen).
PK-2 ACTIVITY: Periodically throughout the week, as students learn something new, click on the following link to access "Elmo's Happy Dance" video: https://youtu.be/-WmJEdye_gQ.
3-5 ACTIVITY: Periodically throughout the week, as students are engaged in rigorous learning, take a brain break by accessing the following video and encouraging students to participate: https://youtu.be/uMuJxd2Gpxo?list=RDQMPJWG0S6R0bA
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This week's target is the KINDERGARTEN TEAM. 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 1st grade team with random acts of kindness throughout last week!
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11/14 Math/Science Night (Preview Night) 5:30-7:00
11/15 Progress Report Grades Due
11/15 Annual Policy Acknowledgement and Compliance Videos Due
11/19 PTSA/Student of the Month/ 3rd Grade Performance 6:00
11/20 Parent University with Dr. Morales @ 8:30 in the auditorium
11/22 Coffee with the Principal @ 8:15 in the library
11/22 USA Dunk Show-World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser Show
11/25-29 Thanksgiving Holiday (No School)
12/2 Staff Meeting in the library @ 3:25
12/4 Hall Party! (sponsored by 4th grade @ 3:15)
12/4 Literacy SWAG (4th six weeks - on line module window opens)
12/4 Attendance Committee Meeting in 131 @ 3:15
12/4 PTSA $1 Casual Dress Day for students
12/6 Spelling Bee (9:00 am in auditorium for 3rd, 4th, and 5th)
12/17 PTSA/ Student of the Month/ All Student Holiday Program 6:00
12/18 Parent University in the auditorium with Dr. Morales 8:30
12/19 Polar Express Day (all grade levels)
12/19 Last Day for Students 1st Semester
12/19 Holiday Parties @ 1:45 (all grade levels)
12/20 Staff Development (no students)
1/6 Teacher Work Day (no students)
1/7 Students Return to School
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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