The Mata Memo
December 8, 2020
Principal's Message
Dear Mata families,
We are counting down to the Winter Break, and things are going great for the campus! Time sure does fly! This week our students in 3rd-8th grade are taking common assessments in Math and Reading. 5th, 8th, and 7th Grade Pre AP will also take science, and 4th and 7th grade will take writing. This measurement is used as a guide for teachers to determine where our students are progressing when it comes to the TEKS. It is exciting to see the outstanding learning that is taking place with your children. We know that this great work will show up in the data. Student growth is our priority.
As always, we appreciate your support of Eduardo Mata Montessori School!
Please read the memo carefully for information regarding:
- Calendar at a Glance
- Mata Middle School Broadcast
- Science Fair
- Silly Sweater Day
- Pajama Day
- Congratulations
- SEL Resources
- Stress Management Parent University
- Covid Updates
- Dallas ISD Support Flyers
- Mata's Virtual Career Day
- And much, much more!
We look forward to another great week of teaching and learning!
Tomeka Williams
Principal
Calendar at A Glance
- Dec. 8-11: Common Assessments (Gr. 3-8)
- Dec. 15th: Mata's Spelling Bee
- Dec. 16th: Mata's Virtual Science Fair
- Dec. 16th: Mata's Virtual Open House
- Dec. 21- Jan 1st - Winter Break
- Jan. 4th: Staff Development - Student Holiday
- Jan. 5th: Students return
- Jan 12th: Stress Management Virtual Parent University 12:00 PM
Mata Middle School Broadcast
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k_yHbEfiN1k55fvFdgpjUwiB2PsUtVKX/view
How to Submit Science Fair Projects
Virtually Submit the Projects through “2020-2021 Mata Science Fair Google Classroom”
To submit, students must “JOIN/ADD CLASS” and enter code “kl3r545”. Once in the 2020 – 2021 Mata Science Fair Google Classroom”, students will go to the “Classwork” Tab and find their grade level. Students will then click “View Assignment” to open the Science Fair submission page. To add the virtual board, students will click on “ADD/CREATE”. A window will open, students will look through their google drive to find their personalized Science Fair Project. Once found, click “INSERT” and an attachment will be added. Finally, click “SUBMIT” to officially turn in your Virtual Science Fair Project.
Para enviar, los estudiantes deben "UNIRSE / AÑADIR CLASE" e ingresar el código "kl3r545". Una vez en el salón de clases de Google de la Feria de Ciencias Mata 2020 - 2021, los estudiantes irán a "Trabajo de clase" y encontrarán su nivel de grado. Luego, los estudiantes harán clic en "Ver tarea" para abrir la página de presentación de la Feria de Ciencias. Para agregar el tablero virtual, los estudiantes harán clic en “AGREGAR / CREAR”. Se abrirá una ventana, los estudiantes buscarán en su Google Drive para encontrar su Proyecto de Feria de Ciencias personalizado. Una vez encontrado, haga clic en "INSERTAR" y se agregará un archivo del proyecto. Finalmente, haga clic en "ENVIAR" para entregar oficialmente su Proyecto de Feria de Ciencias Virtual.
Congratulations this week's Math Olympiad: Dimension U Winners!
Our Math Olympiad team participates in a Warm-Up competition each day. The student will the top score from each grade level will compete in January. Emmanuel Atonal and Spencer Stricker are winners of the district competition this week! They will receive Amazon Gift Cards. Congratulations!
Social Emotional Learning Family Resources
We are so happy to share the following Social and Emotional Learning Family resources, materials and news to engage our campus families.
DECEMBER:
- SEL Parent Discussion Series: Session 2: Hopes & Dreams, Dec. 16, 4:30-5:30 pm (flyer attached)
- As part of the SEL Dallas partnership they've created 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 we will have a Spanish translator! Sign up here English/Spanish.
- Our SEL for Parents/Caregivers Website is now easier to find: www.dallasisd.org/selfamilies or www.dallasisd.org/asefamilias
- New resources are available on the website:
- Growth Mindset
- Our Amazing Brain
- Read Aloud Questions with SEL focus (MoveThisWorld)
- Newsletter archives
- SEL Family Engagement in the District
- Updated COVID-19 resources
Virtual Career Day- Please Sign Up!
Virtual Career Day at Mata Montessori-Dia de Trabajo Virtual en Mata Montessori
This school year career day will be done virtually. We are asking for your help! We know many parents, guardians, and community members have interesting professions and we would love for the students to know about them. We are asking volunteers to create short videos about their career/hobby, in order to inspire our scholars to be informed about career and community helpers.
Este ciclo escolar el día de trabajo será virtual. Estamos pidiendo su asistencia! Sabemos que muchos padres, y miembros de la comunidad tienen profesiones interesantes y queremos que nuestros estudiantes sepan sobre ellos. Estamos pidiendo a voluntarios crear videos cortos sobre sus trabajos, para inspirar a nuestros jóvenes e informar sobre las carreras y ayudantes de nuestra comunidad. Como muchos en nuestra comunidad hablan español nos encantaría ver videos en español también!
Example of a Career Video-Ejemplo de Video de Trabajo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZClQUZRJb4
Questions to Answer on Video Preguntas que Pueda Contestar en el Video
What is your educational background? (what training and degrees are required for your job) Cual es tu historia academica? (que entrenamientos o capacitaciones recibistes)
· Why did you select this field of study? What personal or academic traits led you to your career path? Porque seleccionastes tu carrera? Que intereses te atrajo a tu trabajo?
· What was the first job you had? Cuál fue tu primer trabajo que tuviste?
· What was your career path from then to now? ¿Qué trabajos tuviste desde cuando empezaste hasta ahora?
· What kind of adjacent career opportunities exist with your job? Que oficios son similares a tu trabajo?
· Who do you collaborate with? Con quienes trabajas?
· What’s a typical day like in your job today? Com se ve un dia en tu trabajo?
Videos can be uploaded via dropbox.com Los videos se pueden agregar a dropbox.com
Log in joselopez@dallasisd.org
Password Mata2020
Our goal is to have several videos for students to look at and be informed about real world experiences. Since this is a virtual event our goal si for students to have access to these videos by February. Nuestra meta es tener varios videos informativos para los estudiantes que les informa de experiencias en la comunidad. Como este es un evento virtual quisiéramos que los estudiantes tengan acceso a los videos empezando en Febrero.
Please turn in before February 1, 2021. Favor de entregar el video primero de febrero 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.
Dallas ISD Support Services
Construction Update
Construction for Mata is still underway!
Check out some of the latest updates to construction!
Installation of block seating walls in Courtyard
Clinic on 2nd floor
Striping at parking on south side of new addition
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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
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Twitter: @mata_school