The Mata Memo
November 28, 2023
Principal's Message
Principal's Message
Dear Mata family,
Welcome back from the Thanksgiving break! We hope you had a wonderful time filled with joy, gratitude, and cherished moments with your family and loved ones.
As we reconvene, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous contributions of delicious pies for our staff. Your thoughtfulness and support mean a lot to us and truly made the holiday season even more special for our team.
Now, as we head into the final four weeks before the winter break, we encourage you and your children to stay engaged and enthusiastic. This is a crucial time for learning and growth, and we are excited to see what our students will achieve. Let's make the most of these weeks with positivity and a strong finish to the year.
Thank you for your continuous involvement and for being such a vital part of our school community. Your partnership makes all the difference.
Warm regards,
Tomeka Middleton-Williams, Principal
Calendar a Glance
November 30th- One Act Play - "Alice" performed by our Middle School Theatre - 6:00 PM
December 5th- Mata Montessori Open House for Prospective Students 5:30 PM
December 5th - 8th Grade Parent/Student High School Information Sessions 5:30 PM
December 9th - Dallas Oncor Race @ Dallas City Hall
December 22nd- Early Release for all Students 12:15 PM
Fall Testing Dates
Physical Fitness Assessment - Nov. 27-Dec. 8
MAP Mid-Year (Gr. 6-8) – Week of Nov. 27
MAP Mid-Year (Gr. K-5) - Week of Dec. 4
MAP Mid-Year (Gr. 5 Science) – Week of Dec. 11
MAP Fluency (Gr. K-2) – Dec. 4-22
ACP (Gr. 6-8) – Week of Dec. 18
Alice
Mata Community, come support our Middle School Theatre Students as they prepare for their One Act Play Festival!! Come see our production of Alice! at 6:00pm this Thursday, November 30th in the auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the door. We hope to see you there!
High School Choice Night
Know someone that wants to bring their child to Mata? Open House 12/5
Submit Attendance Notes
As we approach the last weeks of the semester, we want to remind you to please submit excuse notes for any unexcused absences your student might have. We highly encourage you to please submit either a doctor or parent note before the last day of school 12/20/23. This is the last day we will be able to accept notes and excuse absences for the semester. You may obtain the dates for the unexcused absences by visiting your PowerSchool Parent Portal account or you may contact the front office. You may call the front office at 972-749-7500 or you may send an email to either Mrs. Sosa (lososa@dallasisd.org) or Mrs. Leija (doropeza@dallasisd.org) with a request for dates. You may also send excuse notes to these emails as well. Please feel free to contact the front office with any questions or concerns regarding your student's attendance.
Mata Montessori Attendance Office
Absent on Picture Day?
Students who were absent or arrived late on picture day can still have their professional photographs taken at Logan's studio. They have the option to schedule an appointment and receive the same picture day package prices. Here is the link http://bit.ly/3LARpRW
Knock Someone's Socks off Community Service Project
Knock Someone's Socks off Community Service Project
This week, Mata's Student Council began leading a campus-wide community service project titled, "Knock Someone's Socks Off." They are asking that all eagles - students, teachers, and staff - bring in new or clean socks (solid, designer, or textured) to be given away to area shelters during this winter season as a way to show empathy for those who are less fortunate. The socks can be for children or adults. All socks should be placed in the large bin positioned outside the main office. Donations will be accepted through December 18th.
Thank you in advance for your contribution and support! We will apprise you of the outcome of this service project.
Oncor Kid's Race
Parent Curriculum Support (Amplify, Eureka, Carnegie)
Our partnership in your child's education is invaluable, and we encourage you to engage with your child's curricular resources. A thoughtful curriculum strategy has been designed that aims to achieve equitable delivery of grade-level content, content that is aligned to the state standards, and the application of additional support when students struggle.
Strong collaboration between schools and families is the foundation for the successful educational journeys of our students. Your support is crucial as your interest and involvement will undoubtedly enhance the learning experience for your child. We are confident that with your active engagement, we can look forward to a year filled with achievement and success. Thank you for trusting us with the privilege of educating your child!
See Parent Curriculum Support Resources for the following content areas:
Want to Join SBDM?
SBDM Interest!
The Mata Montessori Site Based Decision Making Committee (SBDM) is comprised of school staff, parents, and community members who serve in an advisory capacity to the principal.
SBDM members hear regular updates and provide feedback and advice on a wide range of issues related to school functioning. We seek to collaborate closely with the other schools in our shared feeder pattern, with an overall goal of helping to improve the educational experiences of all children in our community.
Our committee now needs one additional parent or community member. If you are interested in joining the SBDM as a community or parent member, please submit your name and contact below, along with a paragraph explaining your interest in serving in this way. Please indicate whether you are a member of the community at large or a parent/guardian to a Mata student. Please note that new members cannot be a DallasISD employee or a family member of a current SBDM member.
We request that you submit this self-nomination by Dec. 14. The SBDM committee will review and vote on new membership in January.
And here is the link: https://forms.gle/EMpQVmJx4P8ZxX6N6
What's Happening Around Mata Montessori?
Check out our 2nd General PTA Meeting Pic
Kudos to our Elementary Cheer Team who Performed!
UIL Students at Practice!
Our Boys and Girls Basketball Teams Rock!
Check out some Anti-Bullying Pledges from Lower El!
Dallas ISD Parent Newsletter
Check out Dallas ISD's New Bus Tracking System!
We Have a New Bus Tracking System which replaces Bus Bulletin and My Stop App.
Tenemos una aplicacion de seguimento nueva para los padres de alumnos cuales usan el autobus.
Volunteer at Mata!
PTA is For EVERYONE!
Joining the PTA is easy and only costs $10, but the impact you make on the community is tremendous. Sign up today! (link: https://txpta.my.salesforce-sites.com/JoinPTA)
After School Care - YMCA
Action for Happiness Calendar
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.
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: @montessorimata