The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, September 25, 2017
"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.
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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Wilt or Grow
There is no such thing as status quo.
You either wilt or grow.
Read and grow from the information below.
Teacher Action Item
YouTube:
Response to Intervention: A Tiered Approach to Instructing All Students
YouTube:
Tips & Strategies for Effective Differentiation & Instruction.wmv
YouTube:
Response to Intervention and Differentiated Instruction Preview
SEL Action Item (Week 4)
For the past three weeks, we've focused on breathing as a way to control impulsivity. Watch the "Belly Breathe" video with your students during breakfast in the classroom and discuss ways they can use breathing as a way to control impulsivity.
YouTube video:
Sesame Street: Common and Colbie Caillat - "Belly Breathe" with Elmo
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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!
Content Driven Workstations
David Burney, Welcome!
UNITED to Learn
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Thanks to all of you for showing out the Armadillo way!
Kudos to Ms. Bennett, Ms. Hernandez, Ms. Nabors and Ms. Copeland for working diligently to prepare for the feeder pattern guided reading visit. YOU made me PROUD!!
Kudos to Ms. Watkins who is always willing to help.
Kudos to Ms. Smith who has been pulling our fifth graders to help raise their reading level.
Kudos to Ms. Hall, I observed her deescalate what could have been a big situation with one of her students on her own time.
Kudos to Ms. Zapata, I am learning so much from you how to effectively and professionally communicate with parents while getting the message across.
Kudos to Ms. Blake for always being willing to help out the 3rd grade team.
Kudos to Mrs. Melikyan for making a new parent feel welcomed to Nathan Adams. She did a very GOOD JOB.
Kudos to Mrs. James and Mrs. Copeland for their support.
Kudos to Mrs. Morales for her support.
Kudos to Mrs. Holguin for being a caring colleague. Thanks for your help.
Kudos to Mrs. Blake. You are great!
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for her support creating a behavior plan for one of my students.
Kudos to Mrs. Manwani for all of her support with my students during small groups.
Kudos to Mrs. Copeland for all of her help and support for the feeder pattern Guided
Reading visit.
Kudos to ALL 3 of our Teacher Of The Year nominees!
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9/25 PLCs - Reading, Writing, Math, Science 3:30 - 5:00
9/27 Instructional Leadership Team Meeting 3:20 - 4:00 in 132
9/26 Safety Drill - Lock down drill
9/29 Coffee with the Principal 8:30-9:00 in the library
10/2 Community Preschool Story Time @ 10;00 in the library
10/3 PTA/ Armadillo of the Month/ Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
10/4 Hall Party (sponsored by 5th grade)
10/4 PTA $1 Casual Dress Day
10/2 Community Preschool Story Time (10:00 in library)
10/2 Feeder Job-a-like 3:30 - 5:00
10/5 Principal for a Day (district-wide)
10/6 Compliance Video Certificates Due
10/6 Field Trip and Fundraiser Submission Deadline
10/6 Feeder Pattern Night Football (WT White game)
10/11 Monthly Fire Drill
10/12 Career Day Live (WT White Feeder - all 3-5 students)
10/12 Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:30
10/13 Elementary Fair Day (no 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