The Weekly Armadillo
Monday, September 3, 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.
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What Is the Social Brain? How are you engaging your students' social brain?
Edutopia; July 25, 2018
The research is in: Learning is a social endeavor. To maximize learning, our brains must socialize. How do you ensure this happens in your classroom?
Click on the following link to watch a quick, but compelling video:
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How to Teach Self-Regulation
By Nina Parrish
August 22, 2018
Access the full article here:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-teach-self-regulation
This week, continue to practice our Armadillo Self-Regulation Technique:
- Sit up tall
- Hands on your lap
- Feet flat on the ground
- Close your eyes
- Take 5 deep breaths
- Repeat as necessary
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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!
Organized for success and ready to maximize student learning!
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Kudos to all who helped get our coffee club going each morning. It is appreciated!!!!
Kudos to Ms. Blake for being so flexible and accommodating!
Kudos to Ms. Arana for being so helpful!
Kudos to Mrs. Whitfield who provided feedback from my visit RIGHT AWAY.
Kudos to Ms. Mallard who helped fifth grade in a parent meeting.
Kudos to our nurse for checking and making sure the allergy lists are precise.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for the energizing song in the morning.
Kudos to Ms. Bennett for sharing her valuable resources and support.
Kudos to Coach Crowder for covering music class.
Kudos to Dr. Morales for helping me with my class at dismissal time!
Kudos to Ms. Manwani for bringing me orange juice when I was feeling under the weather.
Kudos to Mr. Herrera for taking the time to set up the technology in my room and helping me on the computer.
Kudos to Ms. Watkins and Mr. Kendall for taking care of a student in a special situation.
Kudos to Ms. Moore for a JOB WELL DONE with the bulleting board in the conference room.
Kudos to Ms. Arana for making coffee each morning from 7:30-9:00.
Kudos to Mr. Herrera for translating a parent letter for me.
Kudos to DiMinchi for her quick thinking and calm response in an emergency situation.
Kudos to Ms. Muro for completing all of the IPT testing.
Kudos to Ms. Smith for sharing your TAG expertise regarding STAAR testing for some of our EL kiddos.
Kudos to Coach Crowder for picking up some extra walkie-talkies for the school.
Kudos to everyone who opened their classroom to Ms. Nicole Travis to observe.
Kudos to Ms. Figueras for a warm heartfelt good morning each day.
Kudos to Ms. Manwani for always checking on me to make sure I eat.
Kudos to Ms. Gomez (Community Liaison) for hitting the ground fast and furious with wonderful ideas for our students and parents.
Kudos to PTA for paying for a portion of our school shirt for the staff.
Kudos to Ms. Blake and Ms. Melikyan for staying on top of student attendance.
Kudos to Nurse Carey for her continuous help and support with the “other duties as assigned” list. You are greatly appreciated.
Kudos to the PK teachers and PK TA's for welcoming me to their team, always sharing and checking up on me.
Kudos to Mrs. Johnson for taking care of the book orders!
Kudos to the coaches for their feedback and support!
Kudos to Mrs. Manwani for the delicious treats!
Kudos to Ms. Mallard and Ms. Whitfield for their support.
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9/3 NO SCHOOL- Labor Day Holiday
9/5 Hall Party (sponsored by PreK)
9/5 PTSA $1 Casual Dress Day (students only)
9/7 Teacher Assistant Monthly Meeting (1:30-2:15 in 131)
9/10 PD/PLCs in Library (3:30-5:00)
9/11 Parent University with Counselor Morales (9:00 in auditorium)
9/11 CILT PD @ Cigarroa ES (3:30-6:30)
9/14 Lockdown Drill (8:15)
9/17 PLCs in Library (3:30-5:00)
9/18 PTSA Meeting/ Armadillo of the Month/ 3rd grade performance (6:00)
9/18 Attendance for Credit Monthly Meeting (Rm. 131 3:15-3:45)
9/20 Hispanic Heritage Month Potluck
9/20 PTSA Spirit Night (Chuck E Cheese)
9/24 1st Six Weeks Common Assessment Window
9/24 PLCs in Library (3:30-5:00)
9/28 Coffee with the Principal (8:15-9:00 Rm. 131)
9/28 Compliance Videos Completion Deadline
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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