The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, November 27, 2017
"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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Wilt or Grow
There is no such thing as status quo.
You either wilt or grow.
Read and grow from the information below.
Teacher Action Item
Interactive Word Walls
Think about the word wall in your classroom and how it can be improved. Mr. Button guided our learning regarding the various types of word walls available and the criteria for the "best" classroom word walls and their effectiveness. Watch the video below for additional ideas on constructing interactive word walls. I look forward to seeing everyone's new and improved word walls in the coming days.
YouTube Video: Interactive Word Walls CAST 16
SEL Action Item (Third Six Weeks - Week 3)
The Feel-Good Scavenger Hunt
For the last 5 days of this 15 day journey (3 weeks), select and complete one action from Podi's list (check your email).
- PK-1st: Print the list, select and practice one action as a class each day. Report out progress each morning during BIC
- 2nd-5th: Print a list for each student and have them track their progress on practicing and observing one action each day. Report out progress each morning during BIC.
**Revisit/Review Podi's list before watching the videos below**
YouTube Video: Celebration | Playing For Change | Song Around The World
YouTube Video: Don't Worry Be Happy | Playing For Change | Song Around The World
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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!
SILLY STRING!
Students who sold four or more boxes of chocolate earned an opportunity to silly string Ms. Johnson. Pink is her color!
BMX PARTY!
Students who sold two or more boxes of chocolate enjoyed the amazing BMX showcase.
Well Done!
Another year, another grant! Congratulations, Mr. Mendoza!
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Thanks to all of you for showing out the Armadillo way!
Kudos to all our Amazing Armadillos for bringing scrumptious; mouthwatering; and delectable pot luck foods for Thanksgiving.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for participating in all the Chocolate Fundraiser activities and making it entertaining for the students and staff.
Kudos to the Hospitality Team for throwing an incredible Bridal Shower for Ms. Figueras.
Kudos to Pre-k team for an awesome Thanksgiving Feast.
Kudos to everyone who participated in the potluck and a special kudos to those who set it up and packed it up.
Kudos to Mrs. Gibson for helping me get my turkey copies on construction paper.
Kudos to Mrs. Silvio for being a ROCKSTAR with 5th grade at bus dismissal on Friday.
Kudos to Ms. Hall for staying late with basketball kids even though that isn't her job.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for investing weekly in my students with lessons that challenge them.
Kudus to Ms. Holguin and Ms. Blake for coming to support every basketball game.
Kudos to Ms. Johnson for making our Fall Break a BLAST the students and staff love it.
Kudos to Nathan Adams volunteers who came in to help out in cafeteria from 12-1:30 while Ms. Gibson was at the snow cone truck with other students.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for celebrating the end of chocolate fundraising evet in such an exciting way!
Kudos to Ms. Moore for organizing the Thanksgiving luncheon and kudos to our amazing teacher assistants for their help.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for helping and caring for me when a family member needed me. You are awesome!
Kudos to Ms. Holguin, Mrs. Emad and Ms. Myers for supporting Chuck E Cheese family night.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for wearing all the silly string so distinctly.
Kudos to Mrs. Bricker and Mrs. James for the Science Fair Packets.
Kudos to All participants in the Thanksgiving Feast...and it was a FEAST!!
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11/27 Vertical PLCs All teachers 3:20-4:20 Reading Teachers 3:20-5:00
11/28 Climate Survey Window Opens (11/28-12/13)
12/4 Preschool Story Time 10:00 in the library
12/4 PLC-Sheltered Instruction (part 1) All teachers 3:20-4:20
12/6 PTSA $1 Casual Dress Day for students
12/6 Spelling Bee in auditorium 9:00-10:30 (3rd-5th)
12/6 Hall Party sponsored by 3rd grade 3:15
12/9 Discover Dallas ISD (Luna, Johnson, Copeland)
12/11 PLC-Sheltered Instruction (part 2) All teachers 3:20-4:20
12/13 Monthly Fire Drill
12/13 Grade Level Coordinators Meeting 3:15 rm. 132
12/15 Coffee with the Principal 8:15-9:00 in the library
12/18 PLC-Sheltered Instruction (part 3) All teachers 3:20-4:20
12/19 Attendance for Credit Monthly Meeting 3:15-3:45 rm. 132
12/19 PTSA Meeting/ Armadillo of the Month/ School-wide Holiday Program 6:00
12/21 Polar Express Day
12/22-1/5 Winter Break
1/8 Professional Development Day
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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