The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, February 5, 2018
"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.
W. T. White Feeder Mission
We will cultivate a premier learning community to foster globally responsive citizens, personalizing instruction for every student..
Therefore, we are committed to:
Providing access to an equitable and high quality education
Promoting citizens who contribute to the common good
Supporting our students academically, socially, and emotionally
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**********************PROFESSIONAL LEARNING*********************
I see many examples throughout the school of students using data to set goals and aim for higher levels of achievement. Here's another example of how and why.
Why Student Data Should Be Students’ Data
Source - Edutopia
Students can make gains in taking ownership of their work when they’re given access to their data around that work.
Access to digital article:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/why-student-data-should-be-students-data
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*****************************SEL Action Item***************************
Morning Meeting
Starting the day with this 15-minute activity helps students regulate their emotions and focus on the day’s learning.
Teachers, watch the video linked below for ideas and information about morning meetings. Once you've watched the video, think of a fun topic for students to share their thoughts and set up a morning meeting one day this week during breakfast in the classroom. Mondays and Wednesdays are always good days to help focus students on what's important.
YouTube Video: Morning Meetings: Building Community in the Classroom
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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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Thanks to all of you for showing out the Armadillo way!
Kudos to the teachers for always sending their GT students. I know it is difficult to give up that precious time. I appreciate you!!
Kudos to Mrs. Shaner for another great quote.
Kudos to Ms. Aguirre, Ms. Blake, Mr. Burney, Ms. Gibson, Ms. Jones, Ms. Moore, Ms. Shaner, Ms. Watkins for coming up with ideas to help our campus celebrate Black History Month.
Kudos to Mr. Harris for your all of your hard work around the campus.
Kudos to Nurse Carey for greeting us with hand sanitizer every morning.
Kudos to Mr. Burney for always coming to Instructional Planning on Thursdays.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for coming back home – you were missed.
Kudos to Ms. Moore for always checking in to see if she can help with anything. You are appreciated.
Kudos to Mr. Herrera for connecting my new printerJ
Kudos to Ms. Smith for engaging in a webinar to help support student engagement.
Kudos to Ms. Jones, Ms. Aguirre and Nurse Carey for their help and support with student attendance.
Kudos to Ms. Muro for completing her 5th grade IPT Testing.
Thank you to whoever gave me the “Pray More and Worry Less” plaque. I LOVE IT!!!
Kudos to Mrs. Bricker for helping with my tutoring.
Kudos to the A team for providing a wonderful learning environment to students and educators.
Kudos to our great Mrs. Jonson and TAs for setting up the work room and conference room.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for always being there for us.
Kudos to Ms. Manwani for always willing to help others.
Kudos to Ms. Copeland and Ms. James for your reading and math expertise and advice.
Kudos to Ms. Bennett for giving me a face mask during outdoor recess. Otherwise, I would have been sneezing and coughing for days!!!
Kudos to Ms. Gibson for ordering my lunch. Yummy!
Kudos to Mr. Harris for your patience and positive energy.
Kudos to Mr. Luna and Ms. Johnson for your outstanding leadership.
Kudos to Mrs. Agbebaku for keeping my class at the end of the day while I attended a training.
Kudos to Coach for always being willing on Thursdays to take our kids on time even if teachers are running late from planning meetings.
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2/5 Preschool Story Time 10:00 in the library
2/5 PLCs 3:20-4:30 in the library (attendance info forthcoming via email)
2/6 PTSA Meeting/ Armadillo of the Month/ 1st grade performance 6:00
2/7 Hall Party (sponsored by 1st grade)
2/7 PTSA $1 Casual Dress Day for students
2/12 ACP Week
2/12 PLCs 3:20-4:30 in the library (attendance info forthcoming via email)
2/13 Parent University 8:30-10:00 in the auditorium
2/13 SBDM Meeting 5:30 in rm. 31
2/14 Monthly Fire Drill
2/14 Instructional Leadership Team/ Grade Level Coordinators 3:20 in rm. 131
2/15 Spirit Night @ Penne Promodoro
2/16 Family Dance Night (PTSA Event) 6:00-8:00
2/19 Student Holiday/ Teacher PD Day
2/20 Parent-Student Reunification Drill
2/20 Attendance for Credit Meeting 3:15-3:45 in rm. 132
2/22 Achieve 3000 Training 3-5 Teachers (see email from Copeland for details)
2/22 Black History Month Staff Potluck
2/22 Family Math Night 5:30-7:00
2/23 Coffee with the Principal 8:15 in rm. 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