The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, February 24, 2020
"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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Leveraging Peer Power to Improve Writing by Laura Lee
Edutopia: Literacy
February 21, 2020
Conferencing is crucial for young writers, but there’s only one teacher. Here’s how to model peer conferences to help kids improve their writing skills.
Click on the following link to read the full article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/leveraging-peer-power-improve-writing
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60-Second Strategy: Community Circles
February 21, 2020
An opening and closing exercise where every student contributes is a way to ensure that they all feel seen and heard in the classroom.
Click on the following link to watch a short video: https://youtu.be/1fuLSU3bE-w
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2/26 Teacher Grade Books due to Ms. Jones for 4th six weeks
3/2 Staff Meeting @ 3:25 in the library
3/4 PTSA $1 Casual Dress Day for students
3/4 Hall Party sponsored by 2nd grade
3/5 Family Reading/Writing Night 5:30-7:00
3/6 Read Across America
3/6 Staff Open Transfer Window (3/6-4/10@noon)
3/6 Monthly Fire Drill
3/7 Saturday School 9:30-12:00
3/11 Attendance Committee Meeting 3:15-3:45 in 131
3/13 Progress Report Grades Due
3/16-20 SPRING BREAK
3/24 PTSA/ Armadillo of the Month/ 2nd Grade Program 6:00
3/25 Parent University with Dr. Morales @8:30 in the auditorium
3/26 Family Spirit Night
3/27 Donuts with Dads (7:45-8:15)
3/28 Community Campus Day (United to Learn)
3/28 Saturday School 9:30-12:00
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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