The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, January 6, 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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Math Teachers: Getting to the Heart of What Students Know in Math by Robert Kaplinsky
Edutopia: Critical Thinking
December 26, 2019
Challenging problems with several paths to the solution encourage students to develop their understanding of mathematical concepts.
Click on the following link to access the full article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/getting-heart-what-students-know-math.
Once you've read the article, use the following class code to view my question and submit your response in google classroom: np4bje. Your response (all math teachers) is due by Friday, January 10.
Reading Teachers: 5 Tips for Unleashing Student Creativity Through Writing by Laura Lee
December 17, 2019
Expand the possibilities of journaling by encouraging students to doodle, diagram, or make flipbooks.
Click on the following link to access the full article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/5-tips-unleashing-student-creativity-through-writing.
Once you've read the article, use the following class code to view my question and submit your response in google classroom: np4bje. Your response (all reading teachers) is due by Friday, January 10.
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Promoting Prosocial Behaviors in the Classroom by Cathleen Beachboard
December 11, 2019
According to research, nurturing prosocial behaviors may improve academic outcomes—both classroom grades and test scores.
Click on the following link to access the full article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/promoting-prosocial-behaviors-classroom.
Once you've read the article, use the following class code to view my question and submit your response in google classroom: np4bje. Your response (all teachers and teacher assistants) is due by Friday, January 10.
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This week's target is our NEW KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS (Ms. Pacheco and Ms. Johnson). Help to make their week amazing by doing, giving or saying something kind to each of them. Text me pictures of the random acts of kindness to include in next week's newsletter.
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Thanks to everyone for appreciating our Special Education Team with random acts of kindness throughout the last week of school in December!!
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1/6 Staff Development Day (no students)
1/7 Students Return to School
1/8 PTSA $1 Casual Dress Day
1/10 Monthly Fire Drill
1/13 Community Story Time with Ms. Rhoads 10:00 (library)
1/15 Parent University with Dr. Morales 8:30 a.m. (auditorium)
1/16 Parent Conferences 4:00-7:00
1/20 NO SCHOOL/ MLK Holiday
1/21 PTSA/ Armadillo of the Month/ 1st Grade Program 6:00
1/22 Attendance Committee Meeting 3:15-3:45 in 131
1/27 Progress Report Grades Due
1/29 ED Brown Visit (Focus-Writing Walk)
1/31 Coffee with the Principal 8:15 - 9:00 (library)
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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