The Mata Memo
August 4, 2023
Principal's Message
Dear Mata family,
It is my pleasure to welcome everyone to the 2023/2024 school year! I hope this memo finds you in good health, relaxed, and rejuvenated for a year of focusing on educating our children through the Montessori philosophy while creating life-long learners.
As we start our new beginning, I hope that you all are staying safe and enjoying time with family and friends.
Please see below for information regarding the start of the school year.
August 10th Meet the Teacher will be from 3:30-5:30 PM. It is a come-and-go event. We invite you to drop off your supplies and say hello to your teacher. We kindly ask that you limit your stay to less than 10 minutes.
August 14th is the first day of school! Mata Montessori is on Dallas ISD's base calendar. Check it out HERE
Please note our new school hours are from 8:00-3:20 PM. The earliest you may drop off is 7:30 and we ask that all students are picked up by 3:35 PM.
We are excited for this school year! We miss you all and your students. We look forward to connecting with you all very soon!
Enjoy the rest of your summer vacation!
Tomeka Williams
Principal
Calendar at A Glance
- August 4th - Mayor's Back to School Fair
- August 10th - Meet the Teacher 3:30-5:30 PM
August 14th - Students Return for the 22/23 School Year!
August 14th - PTA's Yahoo/Bohoo Breakfast
August 17th - SBDM Committee Meeting
August 18th - PTA's Paletas en el Parque
August 29th - Mata Open House and Title I Meeting
Sept. 4th - Labor Day, No School
School Supplies for 23/24
Primary (PK-3, PK,-4, and Kinder)
Lower Elementary (1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade Supply List)
Whose class will my child be in?
Please ensure that you have registered for the upcoming school year. Remember all students must register for this year. https://www.dallasisd.org/enrollment Please contact Ms. Leija and/or Ms. Sosa if you have questions. 972-749-7500
If you are new to Mata please call the main office to obtain your Powerschool Parent account information.
Have You Registered for the 23-24 School Year?
How to Dress your Child?
Mata Spirit Wear!
Uniform Assistance Program
Each year, the Dallas ISD Uniform Assistance Program, administered by the Department of Family and Community Involvement, provides one free uniform per year to students from Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade and limited uniforms available to high school students whose families meet. economically disadvantaged district guidelines. in accordance with board policy.
Parents can now request a uniform through PowerSchool for eligible students.
See below for the guide for step-by-step instructions.
Clear Backpacks Required for ALL STUDENTS
Meals
Breakfast and lunch will be provided, however, students may bring their lunch if they choose. Please send ready-to-eat meals. (A microwave will not be available for student use.)
Students in the after school program or clubs will be provided a light snack.
Food allergies should be reported to the school nurse.
Meet the Teacher
Drop Off and Pick Up Information
- 1st- 6th Grade students may be dropped off at the main entrance. 7th -8th Grade students may be dropped off at the cafeteria entrance. Prek-K students will be dropped off near the Media Center and report directly to class, 1st-3rd grade students will report to the gym, 4th-6th will report to the auditorium, and 7th-8th grade students will report to the cafeteria between 7:30-7:45 AM. All students arriving after 7:45 will report directly to class.
- Please drop off Pre-K-K students on the La Vista drive nearest the library. Students will report directly to their homeroom class.
- If you have multiple children, you may drop them off at the site for the youngest child.
- For safety, the back drive will be closed in the mornings.
After School Pick Up:
Carpool Pickup will be at the main entrance nearest the office. You will be given a carpool sign to use at pick-up daily. Please be patient with dismissal procedures and traffic, as we will be working to ensure the safety of all students.
Prek-K will be dismissed outside the main entrance beginning at 3:10.
1st-3rd will be dismissed from the door by the auditorium at 3:15.
4th-6th will be dismissed at the back of the school near the compass on the new drive at 3:15.
7th-8th will be dismissed at the back of the school near the middle school pods at 3:15.
Students in grades 4-8 will join with their siblings outside the main entrance.
Traffic flow:
All cars will proceed down LaVista Dr. to the furthest entry past the school building. You will make a right turn into the drive nearest the apartments. You will remain in your car and show your sign to Mata staff. We will call for your child as you drive around the wraparound drive. Keep your child's tag showing until your child(ren) is brought to your car. When leaving the drive, turn left to circle under the bridge and proceed to the traffic light.
If riding a bus, please send information regarding your child's bus stop and location to the teacher. Bus pick-up is located on the main drive parallel to Grand. Please do not park in this driveway.
We offer afterschool care through the YMCA. Please see the flyers below for details.
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