The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, November 26, 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.
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The Benefits of Ear-Reading by Dana Blackaby
Edutopia; November 16, 2018
A dyslexia specialist discusses the assistive technologies she uses to help students with dyslexia make gains in reading. This is a STAAR success story!
Access the full article via the following link:
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SEL Activity: Teamwork β Compromise
Activity:
Explain that compromise means to negotiate with someone or come up with a plan to work out a problem. When you compromise, everyone gives up something to come to an agreement. No one gets exactly what they want.
PK β 2: Teachers may wish to facilitate the exercise as a whole group.
3 β 5 : Teachers may wish to complete an example whole group before releasing students to work in groups or independently.
Access the activity sheet via the following link:
https://www.centervention.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/GRIN-Compromise.pdf
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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!
Wold's Finest Chocolate Soccer Extravaganza
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Kudos to Ms. Moore for a fantastic Thanksgiving feast!
Kudos to Mr. Mullins for always greeting everyone with a smile.
Kudos to Ms. Rhoads for letting me talk her ear off and always taking student needs into consideration- you are a Rockstar!
Kudos to Dr. Morales for helping me out when I needed it.
Kudos to Ms. Johnson for always making me smile- you light this school on fire π
Kudos to Ms. Robinson for letting me borrow her three pieces of paper (giggle π)
Kudos to Mrs. Agbebaku, Miss Bennett, Mrs. Eekhout, and Mrs. Hernandez for always being so helpful and kind!π
Kudos to Ms. Jones, Ms. Gibson, Ms. Watkins, Nurse McAdams and Ms. Alvarez for their part in helping me set up and clean for the Potluck, you were a HUGE HELP!!!
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson who EVERY YEAR supports my βdo your workβ initiative by coming to every class to help them see the light.
Kudos to Mr. Luna who helped my class see that homework isnβt an option.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for having a wonderful spirit.
Kudos to coach for always smiling at mine my students.
Kudos to Ms. Manwani for her loving kindness.
Kudos to Ms. Bennett and her students for the amazing writing.
Kudos to Ms. Bennett for getting all of first grade from the auditorium.
Kudos to Ms. Johnson for the awesome soccer show.
Kudos to Ms. Wolpert for her love and support of her students.
Kudo to Third Grade team for having a great activity for Nathan Adams Preview Night.
Kudos to Ms. Moore for planning an awesome feast.
Kudo to all who participated in the Thanksgiving Feast.
Kudos to Mrs. Rhoads for having the library available for computer time.
Kudo to Mrs. Johnson for being there for kids.
Kudos to Ms. Moore for the beautiful anchor charts.
Kudos to Dr. Morales for helping me with the RTI format.
Kudos to our wonderful staff.
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11/26 PLCs in Rm. 131 3:30-5:00 (Reading Teachers only) POSTPONED until 12/3
11/27 Attendance for Credit Meeting Rm. 131 3:20-3:35
12/3 Commuity Preschool Story Time (10:00 in library)
12/3 PLCs in rm. 131 3:30-5:00 (Reading Teachers Only)
12/4 Elementary CILT PD at Cigarroa (3:30-6:30)
12/6 PTSA $1 Casual Dress Day
12/6 Hall Party sponsored by A-Team
12/7 Teacher Assistant's Monthly Meeting Rm. 131 1:30-2:15
12/12 CILT Meeting with A-Team rm. 131 at 3:20 (Topic: January PD)
12/13 Winter Holiday Potluck
12/14 Coffee with the Principal in 131 8:15-9:00
12/18 PTSA Meeting/Armadillo of the Month/School-wide Holiday Performance
12/19 Polar Express Day
12/19 Last Day of 1st Semester for STUDENTS
12/20 Last Day of 1st Semester for TEACHERS
12/21 Winter Break Begins
1/7 Teacher Work Day (1st day back from Winter Break)
1/8 Students Return to School from Winter Break
1/9 Hall Party sponsored by 4th Grade
1/14-1/18 Scholastic Book Fair
1/15 Attendance for Credit Meeting rm. 131 3:20-3:35
1/17 Parent Teacher Conference Night 4:00-7:30
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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