The Mata Memo
March 28, 2022
Principal's Message
Greetings Mata Family!
We are full swing into spring, and there is so much that is going on here at Mata!
First, I would like to remind you that report cards are coming home today! Please check your child's backpack, and do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher with any questions or concerns.
Join us tonight for the general PTA meeting to discuss the spring Event, "Rainbow, Run, Walk, and Roll!"
I would also like to remind you if you have not completed your child's intent to return. Please do so immediately, this data is used for opening seats in the upcoming year. The link is Here
We are also now allowed to invite Volunteers and Visitors back to campus. We have a limit of 5 per day. Please see the details below.
Read the rest of the memo very carefully! There is great information!
Tomeka Middleton Williams
Principal
P.S. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MontessoriMata
Please read the memo carefully for information regarding:
- Calendar at a Glance
- Student Intent to Return
- General PTA Meeting
- Spring Testing Dates
- Visitor and Volunteer Guidelines
- 5th Grade Science Saturday Camp at the Arboretum
- Student Registration
- 2nd Grade Field Trip
- Class Picture Day
- 3rd Grade Theater Performance
- 7th Grade Summer Opportunity
- Destination Imagination State Competition
- Robotics Competition
- PTA's Event - Rainbow Walk, Run and Roll
- Upcoming Summer Activities
- Makerspace Club
- Virtual Book Club
- Core 4 Shout Outs
- Yearbook pictures
- Mata's PTA Walking Group
- Dallas ISD Safety Protocols
- Mata Positive Staff Referrals
- and, much much more!
Calendar at A Glance
March 29th - Report Cards Come Home
March 29th - General PTA Meeting
April 2nd - Autism Awareness Day
April 7th - SBDM Meeting
April 8th - Class Picture Day
April 15 & 18- Holiday/Inclement Weather Days - No School
April 22nd - Earth Day
April 26th - 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Dallas Children's Theater
April 29th - Inclement Weather Day - No School
Student Intent to Return to Mata Montessori
Please note: This form is not registration for next school year. Registration will open up on April 1, 2022.
Mata Montessori y la Oficina de Transformación e Innovación están trabajando juntos para identificar los asientos disponibles para el año escolar 2022-2023. Por favor, háganos saber si su hijo(a) va a estar regresando a Mata Montessori el próximo año. Por favor complete ASAP .https://forms.gle/EgcpcNaSRHotcGdS8
Por favor note que esta forma no remplaza la registracion. La registracion para el siguiente ano empezara abril 1 del 2022.
PTA Meeting 3/29
Learn More about the Rainbow Run, Walk and Roll!
Aprende mas como el Rainbow Run, Walk and Roll!
Zoom: 852 2734 8047
PW: MATAPTA
Visitor and Volunteer Guidelines
We are sharing the campus volunteers' and visitors' updates! The following guidelines have been issued:
- Volunteers and visitors may come to campus only if they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Campuses are limited to five volunteers per day.
- Volunteers must self-report full vaccination against COVID.
- In addition, all volunteers must follow all Dallas ISD safety guidelines; must not exhibit any COVID symptoms by performing a COVID-19 health check every day before coming on to district property and must not have had exposure to someone with COVID in the past week. Be sure to adhere to all District COVID-19 protocols and safety measures. Masks are recommended.
- Volunteers who cannot adhere to the above statements will not be allowed to provide services to the campus. Volunteers must provide updated contact information in the event contact tracing is required.
- In addition, all volunteers must be cleared for service according to the Dallas ISD VOLY volunteer management system.
You may contact Ms. Han or Ms. Lira in the main office if you need assistance.
Attention 5th Grade Parents
Our 5th Grade will be taking the Science STAAR this year! In an effort to help prepare them, our campus will be sponsoring our 5th-grade students’ attendance in a Science Camp at the Dallas Arboretum.
They will attend a Closing the Gap Learning Series to help get 5th-grade students STAAR Science ready. It is a 6-week series. Each week covers a different TEKS cluster and includes a hands-on lab, STAAR practice questions, and a time to explore the garden to make garden connections. Classes are held on Saturday mornings from 9:30-11:30, starting April 2nd and runs through May 7th. Classes include parking and garden admission for your family.
Here is the link to learn more about the programming. https://www.dallasarboretum.org/education/other-programs/
Please ensure that you have returned your child's permission letter and parent contact form. It was sent home by Mr. Delgado.
2nd Grade Field Trip
Class picture day is Friday, April 8th
Attention 3rd Grade Families!
Families of 3rd grade,
You are invited to join our zoom to view our 3rd-grade performance of “Oh the places I will go when I grow up”. In theatre class this semester, 3rd graders have learned the parts of a script and how to memorize lines. They have also learned about musical theatre and how to learn a musical theatre dance. We are putting these together in a very short showcase of one dance and a short reader's theater script in the courtyard (weather permitting). We are not allowed to have visitors on campus still, so we would like to invite you to join us on zoom! Please see below.
DATE:
Wednesday, April 20th at 1:30 PM 3B (Stout, O’Dell, Mankse)
Wednesday, April 20th at 2: 30 PM 3B (Ochoa, Cruz, Carbo)
Thursday, April 21st at 1:30 PM 3A (Osborne, Blea, Mankse)
Thursday, April 21st at 2:30 PM 3A (Singleton, Salorio, Gonzalez)
ZOOM:
Topic: 3rd Grade Performance
https://dallasisd.zoom.us/j/84417333815?pwd=TWFJT0JQN0pZekdCNjNEdHZQdlhiUT09
Meeting ID: 844 1733 3815
Passcode: mata
COSTUMES:
Third graders have permission to wear their “career day” attire to school on the day of their performance. Please note no weapons or costumes that promote violence are allowed. We encourage them to dress as who they want to be when they grow up.
If you have any questions please feel free to email Ms. Bailey at mlouis@dallasisd.org . Your homeroom teachers are not directly involved in this event so questions should be directed to the theatre teacher. I love forward to sharing this fun “introduction” to musical theatre with our 3rd grade families!
~Mrs. Bailey, Theatre
C5 Texas Program for 7th Graders
Current 7th graders are invited to apply for the C5 Texas Program, a five-year youth leadership program that engages students from under-resourced communities in five years of intensive leadership experiences, including year-round leadership development programs, signature summer activities, community action, and preparation for continuing education and career development.
If selected, students will participate in a leadership camp in Summer 2022
Interested students must:
• Submit a completed C5 Texas 202i Student Application by April 20, 2022.
• Email report cards/transcripts and letters of recommendation (may be clear photocopies) to recruitment@c5texas.orq by May 2, 2022. Students are encouraged to use a gmail address such as first name.last name@gmail.com.
Check out our Mata Students at the DESTINATION IMAGINATION PIN TRADING AND STATE COMPETITION AT UT ARLINGTON!
Mata Destination Imagination Teams are on You Tube!
robotics competition, Saturday May 25th!
Rainbow Run, Walk, and Roll
The PTA is working hard planning the Rainbow Run, Walk, & Roll!
Next week they will share a website where you can register your student(s). In the meantime, here’s some important info:
What: Rainbow Run, Walk, & Roll
When: April 30, 8:30am check-in
Registration: $5 per student
Join us at the PTA meeting next Tuesday at 6:00. They will share more details along with the Rainbow Run website and how to register!
Zoom ID: 852 2734 8047
Passcode: MATAPTA
Makerspace Club
Virtual Book Club Updates
Yearbook Candid Pictures Please!
The yearbook staff needs your help! If you have photos of your student on the first day of school, Red Ribbon Week, or pajama day, please email them to anmacias@dallasisd.org. These could be published in the 21-22 yearbook.
Mata's PTA Walking Group!
Summer Activities!
Dallas ISD Summer Breeze! and Summer Learning Guide
Enjoy!
Join PTA
Check out their webpage at https://matamontessori.com/
Sign up for the PTA newsletter: Click Here
Dallas ISD School Safety Protocols
Core 4
Parents, students, and community members can shout out a teacher, staff member, or Dallas ISD employee by visiting https://www.dallasisd.org/shoutout
Some of the top shoutouts will be spotlighted on social media, the Core 4 webpage, and in a monthly e-newsletter!
Action for Happiness Calendars
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.
The Mata Memo
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
Twitter: @MontessoriMata