The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, May 13, 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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Using Science to Bring Literature to Life by Amy Schwartzbach-Kang, Edward Kang
Edutopia: Integrated Studies
February 22, 2018
Combining science and literature can help students engage more deeply with both subjects.
In this article, students are asked to consider questions such as these:
- If Frankenstein created a beautiful creature, would people have responded to it differently?
- What was your process when you were deciding how your creature would look?
- What responsibility do scientists and inventors have to focus on the design as much as the purpose of their creation?
Click on the following link to access the article:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/using-science-bring-literature-life
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Expressing Confidence
Showing others how to do something can build a child's confidence and help others see the value of each individual in the classroom.
This week, allow your students to show each other how to do something that others may not know how to do. Remember, not everything has to be academic....just school appropriate.
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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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Kudos to the Nathan Adams staff for your kind texts and emails of encouragement during this difficult time. Sincerely, Ms. Mallard.
Kudos to all teachers for an amazing job.
Kudos to Mr. Luna and everyone who had a hand in giving us breakfast, lunch, and all of the other yummy treats for Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you all so much!❤️
Kudos to Mrs. Gibson for working behind the scenes and not getting the recognition she deserves.
Kudos to Mrs. Whitfield and Mrs. Johnson for showing our students and their families love.
Kudos to Ms. Manwani and Ms. Moore for always having a servant’s heart.
Kudos to Dr. Morales , Nurse McAdams , Ms. Gibson for helping with the Luncheon and setting up the breakfast.
Kudos to Mrs. DiMinchi, because her strength is amazing!
Kudos to all who helped make Teacher Appreciation Week possible.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for always being a STAAR.
Kudos to Ms. Robinson and Ms. Jordan for taking care of kids and their teachers too.
Kudos to Mrs. Bricker for her computer help.
Kudos to all who wrote notes supporting the third grades before they take the STAAR.
Kudos to Mrs. Bricker and her 5th graders for putting together STAAR snacks again.
Kudos to Mrs. Blake for going on a STAAR snack run with me to Sam's Club.
Kudos to the administrative/office staff team for the Teacher Appreciation goodies and treats we received.
Kudos to Ms. Blake for being a very thoughtful leader.
Kudos to Mrs. Whitfield and Mrs. Johnson for supporting my class.
Kudos to the A Team for organizing the teacher appreciation celebrations.
Kudos to Ms. Jones and Ms.Arana for helping me get room 131 together for Teacher Appreciation Celebration. Thank you so much!
Kudos to Ms. DiMinchi for jumping in during a time of need!
Kudos to Ms. Mathew for transforming 5E.
Kudos to the nurse. Thank you for encouraging KC students to wear their glasses.
Kudos to Ms. Myers for the yum-yum in our tum-tum STAAR treats for teachers.
Kudos to Ms. Moore for taking care of the logistical paperwork for all of the textbooks that must be returned.
Kudos to everyone who worked to ensure teachers felt appreciated.
Kudos to Ms. Bennett for the awesome teacher appreciation letter that went home with the kiddos. I hope everyone felt appreciated.
Kudos to Ms. Gibson for having room 131 look welcoming every day for teacher appreciation.
Kudos to Ms. Mathew for her high expectations for students and for holding them accountable.
Kudos to Ms. Villarreal for ensuring her girl students look and feel beautiful.
Kudos to Ms. DiMinchi for loaning me some wonderful helpers to sharpen 1,234,567 pencils for STAAR😊
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5/13 Music, Art and PE submit student names for EOY awards to homeroom teachers
5/13 STAAR (3 & 4 Math; 5 Retest)
5/14 STAAR (3 & 4 Reading; 5 Retest)
5/15 STAAR (5 Science)
5/17 Field Day
5/20 EOY Awards Summary Sheets due (email yours to Ms. Salazar)
5/21 Attendance for Credit Meeting (3:20-3:35 in 131)
5/21 PTSA Meeting/ Armadillo of the Month/ Talent Show
5/22 Meet Your New Teacher Night (5:30-6:30)
5/23 4th Grade Trip to Austin
5/27 No School/ Memorial Day Holiday
5/28 Attendance for Credit Meeting (3:20-3:35 in 131)
5/29 Last Day of School for Students
5/30 Hall Party Breakfast (sponsored by the Teacher Assistants)
5/30 Last Day of School for Teachers
EOY AWARDS CEREMONIES
May 24
9:00 3rd Grade
1:00 2nd Grade
May 28
9:00 4th Grade
1:00 5th Grade
May 29
8:30 Kindergarten
10:00 PreK
1:00 1st Grade
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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