The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, April 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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Teachers #1 - 4 Tips for Teachers Shifting to Teaching Online by Kareem Farah
March 20, 2020
An educator with experience in distance learning shares what he’s learned: Keep it simple, and build in as much contact as possible.
Click on the following link to access the article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/4-tips-supporting-learning-home
**TEACHERS: Once you've read the article, log into google classroom to submit your response for the question related to this article. (Due Wednesday, April 8)
**NEW: Reply to two posts from any of your colleagues. (Due Thursday, April 9)
Teacher Assistants #2 - Teachers Need a Growth Mindset Too by Christina Gill
Edutopia: Growth Mindset
December 21, 2016
Pushing our students to adopt a growth mindset is an easy call. Adopting one ourselves is harder.
Click on the following link to to access the article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/teachers-need-growth-mindset-christina-gil
**TEACHER ASSISTANTS: Once you've read the article, log into google classroom to submit your response for the question related to this article. (Due Wednesday, April 8)
**NEW: Reply to two posts from any of your colleagues. (Due Thursday, April 9)
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7 Ways to Maintain Relationships During Your School Closure by Sarah Gonser
March 25, 2020
Suddenly, you’re not in the same physical space as your students. We asked teachers to share strategies for maintaining relationships—both peer-to-peer and student-teacher—when everything’s gone remote.
Click on the following link to access the article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/7-ways-maintain-relationships-during-your-school-closure
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Armadillo Spirit Week
March 30 - April 4
Day #1 - Don't Worry, Be Happy! Smile, Smile, Smile!
Day #2 - Crazy Hat, Funny Socks
Day #3 - Armadillo Spirit Shirt
Day #4 - Draw an Armadillo
Day #5 - Pajama Day
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Professional Development
Teachers and Teacher Assistants:
4/8 Google Classroom PD responses due
4/9 Google Classroom colleague replies due
Holiday:
4/10 & 4/13 No At Home Learning
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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