ARMADILLO NEWS
NATHAN ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WELCOME TO WEEK 20
Dallas ISD Core Beliefs
Our main purpose is to improve student academic achievement.
Effective instruction makes the most difference in student academic achievement.
There is no excuse for poor quality instruction.
At risk students will achieve at the same rate as non-at-risk students.
Staff members must have a commitment to children and a commitment to the pursuit of excellence.
Nathan Adams Vision & Mission
Our vision is to create an exceptional learning environment that produces remarkable students who are prepared to be successful and equipped to compete in a global society.
Our mission is to prepare all students to achieve the highest standard of intellectual, physical, and social growth.
Message from Principal Renaud
I also wanted to share how proud I am of our gains in the climate survey and the ACP data. Nathan Adams made TWO of the districtwide TOP 10 LISTS including biggest gains in Beliefs & Priorities and Positive Culture. It truly took a team. The teachers put in so much time and effort preparing their lessons and tutoring the students. What a talented staff we have. I am truly the luckiest principal in Dallas ISD! Please join us at the PTSA meeting Jan 19th @ 6:00 pm for more information.
Martin Luther King Day January 18, 2016
Nathan Adams Representative @ the Districtwide Science Fair-Way to go Veronica Dean!
Armadillos in the Districtwide Spelling Bee!
Way to go Edwin & Vivianna, we are so proud of you!
WT. White Feeder Pattern Job Alike Professional Development
Nathan Adams Elementary ACP Data Trends
Data Celebrations
Ø READING
o Kinder, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Eng are above the
Feeder and District
o Kinder Eng and Span above 90% passing
o 1st Grade Eng and Span above 80% passing
o 2nd Grade Reading above 80% passing
o 4th Grade Reading is 20 points above the Ditrict
o 5th Grade Span above the Feeder and District
o 5th Grade Eng and Span above 80% passing
Ø MATH
o Kinder and 1st Grade are above the Feeder and District
o Kinder above 90% passing
o 1st and 2nd Grade above 80% passing
Data Areas of Growth
Ø READING
o 3rd Grade Spanish Reading below 60% passing
o 4th Grade Spanish Reading below 70% passing
Ø MATH
o 3rd Grade Math below 50% passing
o 4th Grade Math below 60% passing
o 5th Grade Math below 70% passing
Scholastic Book Fair @ Nathan Adams Jan 19th-21st!
Chess for Humanity @ Nathan Adams
ACP Instructional Action Plan Meetings
- Laptop
- Completed Instructional Action Plan
- Copies of ACP Results (may be electronic)
- Assessment Analysis
This Week at Nathan Adams
Monday January 18
Two grades per subject due in Gradespeed
Submit lesson plans
Tuesday, January 19
· Book Fair in the library 8:00-3:30
· Volleyball Practice 3:15-4:15
· After School Tutoring
· Chess Club
· PTSA Meeting in the library 6:00pm
Wednesday, January 20
- Districtwide Principal Meeting 12-5 pm
· Book Fair in the library 8:00-1:00
· Volleyball Tryouts 3:15-4:15
Thursday, January 21
· Book Fair in the library 8:00-1:00
· After School Tutoring
Friday, January 22
· 3rd Grade Field Trip to Museum of Geometric and Madi Art
Upcoming
Monday, January 25 – Student Council Meeting in Portable 2 at 3:15
Friday, January 29 – Coffee with the Principal in the library 8:15 – 9:00
Monday, February 1 – Explore Walker Day- 5th Grade field trip
Monday, February 1-Faculty Meeting
Testing-At-A-Glance
JANUARY
6-27--Isaton's ISIP Assessment MOY (K-2)
MARCH
7-April 6--TELPAS (K-5)
29--STAAR Writing Day 1 (Grade 4) (This date will be clarified)
29--STAAR Math (Grade 5)
30--STAAR Writing Day 2 (Grade 4) (This date will be clarified)
30--STAAR Reading (Grade 5)
APRIL
4-15--STAAR ALT 2 Assessment Window (3-5)
4-8--ES & HS Art Performance ACP (Grade 5)
12-15--Student Survey Window (Grades 3-5)
12-22--ITBS/LOGRAMOS Window (K-2)
18-19--ES Gym ACP (Grade 4)
20-21-ES Music Performance ACP (Grade 3)
May
9--STAAR Math (Grades 3 and, 4)
9--STAAR Math Re-test (Grade 5)
10--STAAR Reading (Grades 3, & 4)
10--STAAR Reading Re-test (Grade 5)
11--STAAR Science (Grade 5)
2-27--Istation's ISIP Assessment EOY (K-2)
18-26--ACP (Grades 3-5)
***Dates are subject to change***
Climate Survey Results
Celebrations
v We had 90% participation from the staff.
v We are in the 5th Quartile for College Going Culture
v We have No RED or Yellow categories
v The overall campus Beliefs and Priorities had an 18.4% gain.
Beliefs and Priorities
#8 - I have the support I need from campus leadership to do my job well had a 28.1 % gain.
Culture of Feedback and Support
#19 – My school has an effective instructional leadership team had a 30% gain.
Positive Culture and Environment
#24 – Discipline had a 40% gain.
#29 – Morale at my school has improved this year had a 35% gain.
College Going Culture
#34 – Instruction in this school is focused on helping students get ready for college 7% gain.
Areas of Growth
Beliefs and Priorities
#9 – My campus leadership helps me understand recent changes in the schools focus had a 21% gain.
The A-Team will continue to help teachers understand recent changes and initiatives.
Culture and Feedback
#15 – The instructional feedback I get helps me improve the quality of my instruction had an 18% gain.
#17 – PD sessions at my school this year helped me improve instruction had a 6% gain.
The A-Team will survey the teachers first and ask them what do they need support with prior to PD.
Positive Culture and Environment
#28- I am satisfied with the recognition I receive for doing a good job had a 2 % gain.
The A-Team is committed to give more recognition and be consistent with the first of the month celebrations.
College Going Culture
#35 - Teachers in this school feel that it is a part of their job to prepare students to succeed in college had a 5% drop-92.3
#36 - Teachers at this school accept nothing less from students than their full effort had a 6% drop- 94.9
#37 - Teachers at this school do not let students give up when their class work becomes challenging had a 6% drop- 94.9
Student transfer period for the 2016-2017 school year is now open.
Please visit the link below to apply. El periodo de transferencia para el ciclo escolar 2016-2017 ha comenzado. Si a su hijo(a) le corresponde asistir a otra escuela pero usted solicito la trasferencia a Nathan Adams es momento de que renueve su solicitud. Por favor visite la página abajo.
Nathan Adams Elementary School
Email: drenaud@dallasisd.org
Website: www.dallasisd.org/nathanadams
Location: 12600 Welch Road, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: 9727942600
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nathanadamselementary