The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, January 20, 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/ SCIENCE TEACHERS: 5 Science Experiments Inspired by Harry Potter by Youki Terada
Edutopia: STEM
September 12, 2019
Teachers can use elements of the Harry Potter books and movies to inspire students of all ages to engage with scientific concepts.
Click on the following link to access the full article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/magical-approach-science-lessons
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 (MATH teachers) is due by Friday, January 24.
READING TEACHERS: 3 Alternatives to Reading Logs
January 10, 2020
Teacher-tested ideas to keep reading homework from feeling like a chore.
Click on the following link to access a short video: https://youtu.be/47-AI7ng3GM
Once you've viewed the video, use the following class code to view my question and submit your response in google classroom: np4bje. Your response (READING teachers) is due by Friday, January 24.
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Practicing Positive Self Talk (Continued Week 2)
Many children don’t have the tools to regulate their emotions, but learning how to practice positive self-talk can help them deal with many challenges.
The worksheet contained in the link below will help your students identify examples of positive self-talk and how to use these in situations when they arise.
Activity: Complete the Positive Thoughts worksheet as a class or in small groups. Discuss any variances in the ways students answered. Identify other opportunities for positive self-talk directly related to current classroom or social stress.
Click on the following link to access the activity sheet: https://media.centervention.com/pdf/Positive-Thoughts-Worksheet.pdf
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This week's target is PARENTS. Write a thank you note to at least 3 parents in your classroom. Text me a picture of one parent holding their thank you note to include in next week's newsletter.
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Thanks to everyone for appreciating Ms. Bruce with random acts of kindness last week!!
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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
1/23 Spirit Day at Chick-fil-A on Midway (Must state you are from Nathan Adams)
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)
2/3 Community Story Time with Ms. Rhoads 10:00 (library)
2/3 Staff Meeting @ 3:20 in the library
2/5 PTSA $1 Casual Dress Day
2/5 Hall Party sponsored by 3rd grade
2/7 Monthly Fire Drill/ Tornado Drill
2/13 Red Day (everyone wears red for Valentine's Day)
2/13 Family Valentines Day Dance 5:30-7:30 (Sponsored by 4th grade)
2/14 Teacher PD Day/ No school for students
2/14 K-2 Reading Teachers: Running Records Training (8:30-11:30 at Bush)
2/17 No School (students and staff)
2/18 Literacy SWAG 5th six weeks @ Rogers 4:00-6:00
2/18 PTSA/ Armadillo of the Month/ PreK Program 6:00
2/19 Parent University with Counselor Morales 8:30 (auditorium)
2/20 Spirit Night at Penne Promodoro (dinner)
2/21 Muffins with Mom (7:45-8:15)
2/26 Teacher Grade Books due to Ms. Jones for 4th six weeks
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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