The Mata Memo
March 9, 2021
Principal's Message
Dear Mata families,
This week marks the week before Spring Break and there is so much going on. This week our students in 4th - 8th grade are being administered Common assessment 4. This is a Mock test to help us determine where our students are academically before they take the STAAR test. Our goal this year is to mitigate the learning loss due to the changes in education because of the pandemic.
Everyone (parents, staff, and students) has worked so hard this year during these unprecedented times. Your work doesn't go unnoticed. The students are much better socially, emotionally, and academically because of our Mata community.
We hope you and your family enjoy a fun and safe Spring Break next week. We look forward to seeing the students back on Monday, March 22nd.
Please read the memo carefully for information regarding:
- Calendar at a Glance
- Middle School Broadcast
- Music Material Pick Up
- Congratulation DI Team!
- Choose Dallas ISD Update
- Intent to Return Survey - Please complete
- Family Engagement Survey
- Dallas ISD SEL Family Series
- TELPAS
- Dyslexia Screener and Dyslexia Nights
- Women's History Month
- Covid Updates
- And much, much more!
We look forward to another great week of teaching and learning!
Tomeka Williams
Principal
Calendar at A Glance
March 9-12 - Common Assessments (Grades 3-8th)
March 14 - Daylight savings time begins
March 15-19 - Spring Break
March 23-25 TELPAS online for Virtual Learners
March 26- Updated deadline to complete Student Intent to Return to Mata form
April 2-5 - Inclement weather days (no school)
April 7th and 13th - 4th and 7th Grade - STAAR Writing
Mata's Middle School Broadcast
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18Eu1taKpk5Twu9fHbBLPFXrNVGWnBQ_M/view
Let's Make Music!
Hello Mata Montessori families!
All elementary students (PreK-6th grade) are receiving music kits to use during Mrs. Vallejo’s music class for Specials. In-person students have already received these in music class. The students will keep these at school until the end of the school year.
Virtual students will need to pick theirs up in the main office during the week of March 22-26 (the week after Spring Break).
Students who attended classes on campus between February 24-March 12 have received theirs. If you aren’t sure whether or not you need to pick one up, please call the main office (972-749-7500).
If you have any other questions, please contact Mrs. Vallejo (mivallejo@dallasisd.org).
Sincerely,
Mrs. Vallejo
¡Hagamos música!
¡Hola familias de Mata Montessori! Todos los estudiantes de primaria (desde el kinder hasta el 6to grado) estarán recibiendo kits de música para ser usados durante la clase de Música para Especiales de la Sra. Vallejo. Los estudiantes en persona ya los han recibido en la clase de Música. Asimismo, los mantendrán en la escuela hasta el final del año escolar.
Los estudiantes virtuales deberán recoger los suyos en la oficina principal durante la semana del 22 al 26 de marzo (la semana después de las vacaciones de primavera).
Los estudiantes que asistieron a clases en el campus entre el 24 de febrero y el 12 de marzo ya han recibido los suyos. Si no está seguro si necesita recoger uno, llame a la oficina del director (972-749-7500). Si tiene alguna otra pregunta, comuníquese conmigo (mivallejo@dallasisd.org).
Atentamente,
Sra. Vallejo
Congratulations to our Destination Imagination Team
Mata's Destination Imagination team competed in the Reginal Tournament. Our students placed 4th in the Engineering Challenge: Built to Last Elementary Level. This qualifies us to go on to the State Tournament.
Below are the members of our DI Team "Mata Montessorians":
Ian Curiel
Angie Gonzalez
Carly Martinez
Cristian De Lara
Ethan Gomez
Emiliano Escobar
They will be competing virtually this and next weekend for the State tournament.
Thank you Ms. Vazquez for your sponsorship! Way to go team!
5th Grade Poetry Slam Results
Choose Dallas ISD Update
Status notification - March 12th
Parent deadline to confirm 1st choice seat - Thursday, April 1st.
All Choose Dallas ISD status notifications will be emailed to parents on March 12 via the Choose Dallas ISD application portal.
Attention All Students - Complete the Intent to Return to Mata Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-Wn-3HwI0hDuJGhI9f9bPU_enYpQFgriam2dbcEmbMJj2xg/viewform
Mata Montessori y la Oficina de Transformación e Innovación están trabajando juntos para identificar los asientos disponibles para el año escolar 2021-2022. Por favor, háganos saber si su hijo(a) va a estar regresando a Mata Montessori el próximo año. Por favor complete antes del viernes 26 de marzo de 2021
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-Wn-3HwI0hDuJGhI9f9bPU_enYpQFgriam2dbcEmbMJj2xg/viewform
Family Engagement Survey
Please click here to access: tinyurl.com/10kh7rk1
Thank you!
Dallas ISD's SEL Family Discussion Series
As part of the SEL Dallas partnership, join Dallas ISD’s SEL Department for a series of 1-hour family-focused virtual sessions to learn about social and emotional learning (SEL) and important SEL skills. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join any session or the entire series, and a Spanish translator will be available!
Our next session (Family Emotional Safety) is scheduled for Wednesday, March 24th. Remember to register with our English registration form or our Spanish registration form.
TELPAS
Dyslexia Screening
In Dallas ISD, our focus is on providing high-quality reading instruction that meets the unique needs of all learners. In an effort to identify and support students that are demonstrating reading difficulties, and in response to §TEC 38.003, §TEC 28.006, and House Bill-1886, all students in the grade levels below will be screened as appropriate for dyslexia, reading difficulties, and/or related disorders. The screener is designed to identify the areas of concern and components of reading that may suggest characteristics of dyslexia. The screeners for each grade level that will be screened are listed below:
Kindergarten TX-KEA End of Year (June 1-18)
First MAP Middle of Year (January 5 - 29)
Second MAP End of Year (June 1 - 18)
6th/7th MAP Middle of Year (February 1-19)
End of Year (June 1 - 18)
This screener is not a comprehensive dyslexia assessment designed to diagnose your child with dyslexia. If a disability is suspected as the underlying reason for any demonstrated difficulties in the areas of reading, a student may be referred for an evaluation. At any time, a parent can request an evaluation if they believe their child has a disability and requires specially designed instruction.
We are dedicated to identifying and supporting dyslexia and other reading difficulties across the district. For additional information or should you have any questions about the screeners above, please contact our campus.
Dyslexia Parents' Nights
See below for details!
Women's HIstory Month
Have you ever wondered why Women’s History Month is in March? Check out this CNN article to learn the history https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/01/us/womens-historymonth-why-march-explainer-trnd/index.html
On March 1, 2021, President Biden issued a proclamation on Women’s History Month. It can be seen here https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefingroom/presidential-actions/2021/03/01/a-proclamation-onwomens-history-month-2021/
The safety of our students and staff remains our first priority. Contact tracing occurs and if anyone is identified as close contact, they will be notified by the school and required to quarantine. To learn about the positive cases at Mata or in the district, you may visit the dashboard which is updated daily at 5 PM. COVID Dashboard Please see the most updated picture below.
We remain committed to following extensive safety protocols, which include social distancing in classrooms, hallways, offices, and elevators; masks are required for every staff member and student throughout the day; hand washing practices are regular parts of everyone’s day; thorough cleanings are scheduled, and contact tracing measures are in place and being followed.
Mata Montessori School's Vision and Mission
Vision Statement: To provide an academic foundation which allows our students to be successful life-long learners.
Mission Statement: To provide an authentic Montessori education by focusing on educating the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally for all children.
Mata Montessori School's Key Actions
- Maintain a climate and culture that fosters academic excellence.
- Improve quality of instruction and student achievement through an aligned Montessori curriculum.
- Actively engage parents in education in meaningful and relevant ways.
Eduardo Mata Montessori School
Email: matamontessori@dallasisd.org
Website: http://www.dallasisd.org/Page/2376
Location: 7420 La Vista Drive, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: (972)749-7500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MataMontessori/?fref=ts
Twitter: @mata_school