The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, February 12, 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*********************
How to Use Wild Hog Questions in the Classroom
Source - Edutopia
WILD HOG for classroom questions. It stands for: Written Intentionally for Learning Depth and Higher Order Genius.
Access to digital article:
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/hog-wild-questions-classroom-ben-johnson
PK - 2nd
The Importance of Asking Questions to Promote Higher-Order Competencies
Source - Edutopia
Using the story of Goldilocks and The Three Bears, we can learn from Irv about how to improve our question asking so that students learn more from text and from the world around them.
Access to digital article:
3rd - 5th
Rethinking Whole Class Discussion
Source - Edutopia
Quality discussion involves purposeful questions prepared in advance, assessment, and starting points for further conversations.
Access to digital article:
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/rethinking-whole-class-discussion-todd-finley
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*****************************SEL Action Item***************************
**Continue working on morning or end-of-day meetings this week**
Hint: engaging students in our campus-wide breathing technique before common assessments can help students release test anxiety
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!
Guess who these old folks are?
WE MADE IT!!
100 Days
Welcome to the 100th day of PK.
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Thanks to all of you for showing out the Armadillo way!
Kudos to the awesome 1st grade team. They are always there for each other.
Kudos to Mr. Lugo for sharing the cookie cake with us.
Kudos to Mrs. Emad for attending the 1st grade PTA Program.
Kudos to Mrs. Bricker for always pitching in to help.
Kudos to Ms. Jones for helping me with copying packets for teachers.
Kudos to Ms. Jones for helping me set up for the COT meeting.
Kudos to Ms. Copeland for making flash cards for my Tier 3 students.
Kudos to Ms. Manwani for the special treats she gives me.
Kudos to Ms. Bricker for giving me her extra kinder bus tags.
Kudos to Mrs. Mullaley for knowing the straight path to my heart- CAKE!
Kudos to First Grade for an awesome Hall Party.
Kudos to Mr. Herrera for helping me get my board working Friday.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for checking in on my kids and letting them share each day what they were learning.
Kudos to Mrs. Manwani for running my copies.
Kudos to Ms. Mullaley for the delicious bundt cake. You made my day!!!!
Kudos to Ms. Myers for donating a wonderful book to my class! I'm planning on reading it this week!
Kudos to Mr. Herrera for your technology skills! You are awesome!!
Kudos to Ms. Bennett for sharing all those wonderful resources. You're the best!
Kudos to Ms. Bennett for representing the staff on the PTSA's Teacher Appreciation Week committee.
Kudos to Ms. Johnson for running or fast-walking (depending on the situation) when she's called on the radio to assist.
Kudos to the 5th grade team for quickly responding/ adjusting to my requests.
Kudos to Ms. Vallejo for beginning course work toward a master's degree.
Kudos to Ms. Moore for being our UNCF campus representative.
Kudos to the cafeteria staff for the yummy beets on Friday.
Kudos to Ms. Ma for supporting Mr. Burney with every evening PTSA student performance.
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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
2/23 Parents Night Out 6:00-9:00 (sponsored by 4th grade)
2/26 CNA (campus needs assessment) submission deadline
2/26 Grade 4 Math PLC @ Withers 3:30-4:30
3/1 Career Day Live @ 9:00 (3rd - 5th)
3/1 WT White Feeder Literacy Night @ Marsh M.S. 5:00-7:00
3/2 Teacher Assistant Monthly Meeting 1:30-2:30 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