The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, April 9, 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*********************
Introvert-Friendly Cooperative Learning
Source: Edutopia
A teacher shares three ideas for making group work more inviting for introverts.
Access the full article via the following link:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/introvert-friendly-cooperative-learning
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The Armadillo Creed
I am a proud Nathan Adams Armadillo.
With hard work and effort,
I can accomplish anything.
Today, I choose to be successful.
Each morning throughout the week, use the creed to focus students on doing their best on STAAR or common assessments. Use the meaning of the creed to motivate and inspire them to success.
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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!
Our Teacher Assistants Make a Difference
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Thanks to all of you for showing out the Armadillo way!
Kudos to my Pre-K team for supporting each other all the time.
Kudos to Dr. Morales, Ms. Gibson and Ms. Jones for bringing our Parent Portal registration from 65% up to 71%.
Kudos to Dr. Morales for doing a phenomenal job this chaotic first week of Pre-K Enrollment. Thank you for taking the time to be trained in every aspect of the enrollment process. I truly appreciate it.
Kudos to Mrs. Muro, Mrs. Raya, Mrs. Alvarez, Mrs. Aguirre, Mrs. Copeland, Mrs. James, Mrs. Salazar, Mr. Luna and Nurse Carey for doing an exceptional job during Pre-K Enrollment in all capacity requested of them. It takes a village for Pre-K Enrollment.
Kudos to Ms. Manwani for always thinking about others and putting them first. I truly appreciate the bouquet of flowers you gave me.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for speaking words of encouragement into my spirit when I was having a rough day.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson, who is so diligent and on point with testing materials.
Kudos to all the staff that wrote letters to a fifth grader!! They will feel SO LOVED on Monday.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for being so supportive with our testing requests. It is very comforting to know that it’s all in good hands!
Kudos to Ms. James for helping with the small stuff like a last minute laminating request and making sure our tests were printed.
Kudos to Ms. Holguin for her smart thoughts.
Kudos to Mrs. Wolpert and Mrs. De Abreu for support and encouragement.
Kudos to Mrs. Bricker for the cool shirts for us to purchase.
Kudos to Mrs. Melikyan for always sharing.
Kudos to Ms. Manwani for always thinking of me and for the beautiful flowers.
Kudos to Coach for always accepting the overflow of students with a smile.
Kudos to Nurse Carey for always being willing to lend a helping hand.
Kudos to Ms. Gibson for always being the first person on her post and for working diligently to get copies out to teachers.
Kudos to Ms. Nabors for creativity with the Scripture of the Week board.
Kudos to Ms. Meeker for her expertise in the 5-hour ARD.
Kudos to Ms. Manwani for her flexibility when I stretch her thin with classroom coverage.
Kudos to Ms. Arana for her flexibility with her schedule change when last minute classroom coverage arises.
Kudos to Ms. Watkins for her help and support with teacher lunches for STAAR.
Kudos to Ms. Agbebaku for providing Kinder teachers lunch- delicious!
Kudos to Ms. Watkins for getting everyone in her charge on the bus in the afternoons with a smile and energy.
Kudos to Ms. Agbebaku for providing me with a delicious "bit" of my home.....the gorditas were awesome!
Kudos to the PreK team for your support with Monday's recruitment event.
Kudos to Dr. Morales for always helping me without hesitation.
Kudos to Ms. Emad for accepting two new students this week with a smile and positive attitude.
Kudos to every 4th and 5th grade teacher for working diligently to prepare your students for STAAR.
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4/9 PLC for RLA teachers 3:15-4:00 in library (Writing Process Updates)
4/10 STAAR Math 5th/ STAAR Writing 4th
4/10 Instructional Rounds (Focus: Guided Reading K-2)
4:10 PTSA Meeting/ Armadillo of the Month/ PK performance 6:00
4/11 STAAR Reading 5th
4/11 Hall Party (sponsored by PK)
4/11 WT White Feeder Librarians Meeting 2:30-4:00 (WT White Collegiate Academy)
4/17 Parent University 8:30-10:00 in auditorium with Counselor Morales
4/17 Instructional Rounds (Focus: Accountable Talk)
4/17 Attendance for Credit Meeting 3:15-3:45 in rm. 132
4/19 Career Day Live 9:00-9:30 (3rd-5th Skype)
4/19 Two-way Dual Language PLC 1:00-4:00 at Foster (Sevilla, Lugo, Figueras)
4/20 Kinder Camp (more details forthcoming)
4/24 Instructional Rounds (Focus: Writing)
4/26 Deputy Chief, Dr. Quinn, to visit Nathan Adams 8:30-9:15 (Instructional Review)
4/26 Family Reading Night 5:30-7:00
4/27 Muffins with Moms 7:45 - 8:15
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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