The Mata Memo
April 13, 2021
Principal's Message
Dear Mata families,
We began the 4th quarter of the school year this week. We are gearing up to finish strong. We embrace the quote that says "Don't stop when you are tired. Stop when you are done." We are still working very hard with your children. We would like to encourage you to continue to have your students show up and give their best. We are almost there. For students who are virtual, please make sure your child is logging in, participating, and completing their assignments. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to your teachers.
There will be lots going on in this final quarter, please join us for a Virtual Coffee with the Principals to find out what's happening at Mata Montessori. We would like you to submit questions that you would like us to address in this form. https://forms.gle/DetpvgKLJ5LkKBRu9
We love what we do here for you children! Let's have a great week!
Please read the memo carefully for information regarding:
- Calendar at a Glance
- Virtual Coffee with the Principals
- Dallas ISD's Spring Survey
- Spring STAAR Information
- April Dress Pass
- Congratulations Poetry Winner
- Spring UIL Winners
- Mental Wellness Clinic
- Mental Wellness Virtual Symposium
- Covid Updates
- And much, much more!
We look forward to another great week of teaching and learning!
Tomeka Williams
Principal
Calendar at A Glance
April 16th - Virtual Coffee with the Principals 8:30 AM
April 21 Administrative Assistants Day
April 22 and 23- "Dear Edwina" Online Musical presented by Drama Club 7:00 PM
April 22 Earth Day
April 27 PTA Mtg & Officer Elections
April 30 Dress Pass Friday
May 1 Election Day
Coffee with the Principals
2021 Dallas ISD Parent Survey
The annual Parent Survey opened on April 5, 2021 . This survey will obtain feedback to help us improve schools in our district. The attached flyer provides the QR code and link.
The survey will be sent via email to parents for whom addresses are available in PowerSchool. The link and QR code will also be shared through the district's social media channels and publications, such as The Hub and The Beat, and a banner will be displayed on the district's home page, linking parents to the survey.
To ensure fidelity, parents, please enter your child's seven-digit ID number. You will complete a survey for each campus in which you have children enrolled. If more than one child is at a campus, you will submit the ID number of the oldest child at each campus. The survey will be available in English, Spanish, Burmese, French, Arabic and Swahili.
If you have any questions about how their feedback will be used, they may contact the Dallas ISD Office of Family and Community Engagement by calling 972.925.3913. If you experience technical difficulties with the survey, you may contact the Evaluation and Assessment survey team at suweyresearch@dallasisd.org.
Spring STAAR Assessment information
Spring STAAR Assessment Information
Mata families, starting in April, our students will be taking the STAAR exams on-line for 2021. It’s important that your student take the STAAR to help us determine how well they learned this year’s material and what supports we will need to have in place next year so they can be successful. The TEA requires that students take the test in-person.
There will be various dates for various tests. Please be on the lookout for correspondence from the school and your child's teacher for your child's specific test date.
• May 4 Algebra paper-based STAAR
• May 6 Grade 8 Science STAAR
• May 7 Grade 8 Social Studies STAAR
• May 11-13 Grade 3-8 Paper-based STAAR (Math, Reading, 5th grade science)
• May 18-20 Grade 3-5 Online STAAR (Math, Reading, 5th grade science)
• May 25-26 Grade 6-8 Online STAAR (Math, Reading)
* Please note that the paper-based tests are only available to students with 504 or special education accommodations.
Friday, April 30th is Dress Pass Day!!
Friday, April 30th is Dress Pass Day!!
Let’s work together to make sure that no class/student gets left out!
Dress Pass Rules
No open toe shoes, flip-flops, or heels
All shirts, dresses, and shorts must be at least fingertip length
No spaghetti straps, spandex, PJ's, or jeans with holes or rips.
Let Mimi Bowen know if you have any questions (mbowen75@yahoo.com)
First:
Click on the Signupgenius link, RSVP for your class.
Please take note if it says Small or Large next to your teacher's name.
Second:
To pay, click on the link "Dress Pass Class Sponsor" then click on small or large from the dropdown. This depends on your class size. Then click checkout. Your all set!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090544A4AE23A46-april and
https://checkout.square.site/buy/KBBUPKBMQJ6PFCZDHWIT3PT4
¡El viernes 30 de abril es el día del pase de vestir!
¡Trabajemos juntos para asegurarnos de que ninguna clase o estudiante se quede fuera!
Reglas del pase de vestimenta
No zapatos abiertos, chanclas ni tacones.
Todas las camisas, vestidos y pantalones cortos deben tener al menos la punta de los dedos.
Sin correas de espagueti, spandex, PJ's o jeans con agujeros o rasgaduras.
Hágale saber a Mimi Bowen si tiene alguna pregunta (mbowen75@yahoo.com)
Primero:
Haga clic en el enlace Signupgenius, RSVP para su clase. Si ya existe un nombre para esa clase, entonces alguien ya la está patrocinando. Por favor tome nota si dice Small o Large al lado del nombre del maestro.
Segundo:
Para pagar, haga clic en el enlace "Patrocinador de clase Dress Pass" y luego haga clic en pequeño o grande en el menú desplegable. Esto depende del tamaño de su clase. Luego haga clic en pagar. ¡Todo listo!
Poetry Slam Winner
Spring UIL Competition
The following students participated this past weekend in the Spring 2021 UIL District Competition:
3rd Grade
Jocelyn Pena
Ian Lozano
Wright Kern
Anthony Leija
4th Grade
Carly Martinez
Ethan Gomez
5th Grade
Ian Curiel
Angie Martinez
Emiliano Escobar
6th Grade
Zarley Aigen
The following students placed in the following categories:
Dictionary Skills:
Angie Gonzalez 4th Place
Zarley Aigen 10th Place
Maps, Graphs, and Charts:
Ethan Gomez 6th Place
Angie Gonzalez 10th Place
Number Sense
Ethan Gomez 6th Place
Angie Gonzalez 7th place
Emiliano Escobar 9th Place
Social Studies
Angie Gonzalez 1st Place
Zarley Aigen 4th Place
Spelling
Ethan Gomez 1st Place
Congratulations to these students who represented Mata well!
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