The Weekly Armadillo
SPECIAL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK EDITION
"The Best School in Town"
Vision
To create an exceptional learning environment that produces remarkable students who are prepared to be successful and equipped to 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.
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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TEACHER
Your the heart of every classroom
The soul of every school.
The mind behind the message
That learning is cool.
Your patience and understanding
Cannot be undersold.
Your courage and commitment
Is that of legends told.
Each day you teach our children
Is a day to rejoice.
Because of you our children
Will have their own voice.
So thank you dear teacher
For passing knowledge
Through the years.
You thought you were merely teaching
When you were eliminating fears.
THANK YOU!
By Otaba Kimbey Likduzu
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Hey! Look us over, we are the BEST!!
Nathan Adams TEACHERS always beat the rest.
They're spectacular people with wonderful spirit
Who never let you down!
Nathan Adams, best in town!
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TEACHERS, THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!
From the A-Team's Heart to Yours
Ms. Melikyan is always patient and caring with her students and makes a positive difference in their lives.
Ms. Aguirre performs her TA duties so well that her students miss her on the weekends.
Ms. Myers sings great songs with her students throughout the day and always sees the potential in her young students.
Ms. Raya can create anything beautiful out of string and glue and helps her students find their creativity.
Ms. Villarreal juggles her classroom and LPAC duties with grace and ease and motivates her students to learn.
Ms. Alvarez is the perfect puzzle piece to the PK Team with her encouragement and guidance of her students.
Mr. Mendoza creates great presentations with his students at the forefront to show that they mean a lot to him.
Ms. Muro is always on top of the Pre-K screenings and her students thrive because of her nurturing.
Ms. Mullaley’s students love her grandmotherly approach as she cares for each of her students.
Mr. Herrera is our main authority on Dual Language and his student’s benefit from his expertise.
Mrs. Agbebaku always takes care of her students with patience and grace.
Ms. Holguin is leading her students to great heights in math.
Mrs. Hernandez has been a great addition to the fabulous kindergarten team.
Mrs. Emad is always sharing her students work with great pride.
Mrs. Sauls is always willing to help out when needed with a beautiful smile.
Ms. Eekhout's quiet spirit creates a great place for learning.
Mrs. Vallejo eagerly await her students daily with a smile.
Ms. Bennett arrives early daily to ensure excellence for her students.
Mr. Sevilla is calm and firm while sharing his love of reading.
Mrs. Nabors teachers her students with enthusiasm everyday.
Mr. Lugo's positive attitude motivates our students to work hard every day.
Ms. Spears, when I need a hand, you are right there for me. Always remember, you are an amazing human being.
Ms. Zapata, your support and positivism makes a big difference in our students' lives.
Ms. Blake, you are so awesome, that I think you are out of this world because of the way you touch my life.
Ms. De Abreu, thank you for being available to listen to our students when they need your support.
Ms. Wolpert, your big heart helps to shape the life of our students.
Ms. Stinnett, thank for giving our students the tools to succeed and reach their goals.
Ms. Hall, thank you for all your support and remember the sky is the limit.
Ms. Miklosko, thank you for being a great teacher and always there when your students need your help.
Ms. Calvo, thank you so much for believing in all our students' abilities to succeed.
Ms. Velasco always greets everyone with a smile and manages to put a smile on others' faces.
Ms. McDaniel always looks at the positive side of things and passes that energy to the rest of us.
Ms. Bricker, your commitment to your students is incredible. Daily, you demonstrate just how much the school and it's families mean to you.
Ms. Silvio's energetic spirit and leadership clearly has an amazing impact on her students and team.
Ms. Smith is the queen of reading. It is always a joy to watch her teach and bring out the best in her students.
Ms. Zamora will be missed. You have touched many lives and positively impacted the future of many children. You have been a true blessing to the profession.
Ms. Sowards has a tremendous ability to inspire creativity within every child. Your consistently positive attitude is a gift to us all.
Mr. Mason's energy and love of music fills the school with delight. You are the reason our student's love music.
Coach Crowder inspires students to be their best. Every child feels welcomed and encouraged to do their best.
Ms. Rhoads' love of reading and caring spirit consistently reminds our students that getting lost in a good book is WAY COOL!
Kudos to Ms. Ma for always wearing a smile and for her flexibility in spite of all the changes this year.
Kudos to Ms. Wilson for always willing to lend a helping hands to support our students and teachers.
Kudos to Ms. Mccalley for teaching our students to have a passion for orchestra.
Kudos to Ms. Meeker for her help and support with finding solutions to support our kiddos.
Kudos to Mr. Palmer for his patience and endurance with handling some tough behavior situations.
Kudos to Ms. Shaner for always making speech fun for the boys and girls who come to her class.
Kudos to Ms. Arana for her flexibility and willingness to support in any way.
Kudos to Ms. Gibson for wearing may hats and always serving with a smile.
Kudos to Ms. Manwani for taking care of the teachers with their leave early pass.
Kudos to Ms. Moore for her reading first attitude and the extra mile she goes to support our boys and girls during morning arrival.
Kudos to Ms. Watkins for the rapport and support she gives to some of our toughest kiddos.
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4/26 GLL Meeting (132 @ 3:15)
4/27 Two-way Dual Language PLC (Solar Prep 2:00-5:00)
4/28 Volunteer Breakfast (library 9:00-10:30)
5/1 Deadline - Purchase Orders for 199 General Fund
5/1 Staff Meeting in the library 3:15-4:30
5/1 Community Preschool Story Time (library @ 10:00)
5/2 Luna - Feeder Elementary Calibrations (Bush Elem. @ 8:30-11:00)
5/2 PTA General Meeting/ Talent Show
5/3 Hall Party sponsored by Specials Team and Sp.Ed. Team
5/3 SST/ RtI Progress Monitoring Meetings (grade level)
5/5 Sock Hop (Cinco de Mayo) sponsored by PTA
5/8 STAAR Math (3, 4, and 5 retest)
5/9 STAAR Reading (3, 4, and 5 retest)
5/10 STAAR Science (5th)
5/11 Monthly Fire Drill
5/12 SLO Accomplishment Submission Deadline
5/12 Field Day
5/15 Class Roster Meetings (Pink and Blue Sheets)
5/16 Parent University (8:30-10:00 with Ms. Morales)
5/18 WT White Goes to College (Seniors visit elementary schools 10:00-2:00)
5/18 Spirit Night (PTA) @ Chuck-e-cheese
5/19 Coffee with the Principal (8:15-9:00 in library)
5/26 4th grade trip to Austin
5/29 NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Holiday
6/1 Last Day for Students - EARLY RELEASE
6/2 Last Day for Teachers
6/5 Summer School Begins
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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