The Mata Memo
November 1, 2022
Principal's Message
Dear Mata family,
Did you know that November is Gratitude Month? We here at Mata Montessori are grateful that you chose to trust us with your best, your children. We appreciate you and how you support us as we support them. Thank you for everything!
Please read the Mata Memo as there is a lot that's happening this month!
Tomeka Williams
Principal
Calendar at A Glance
District Wide Calendar - Click Here
- Nov. 3rd - CICC Meeting 6:00 in the Library
- Nov. 4th- 2nd Grade Field Trip to Dallas Children's Theater
- Nov. 5th- Discover Dallas ISD 9:00-1:00 PM (Adamson HS)
- Nov. 7th- 3rd Grade Musical Performance in Theatre
- Nov. 7th - Student Technology Inventory - Please make sure devices are brought to school.
- Nov. 8th – Virtual Professional Dev. / No school
- Nov. 8th - Middle School Subcommittee Meeting 5:00-6:00 PM
- Nov. 10th - High School Information Session 5:30 Via Zoom
- Nov. 11th - Middle School Field Trip to IDEA
- Nov. 14th- Deadline to register for Oncor Kids Race
- Nov. 16th- Picture Day!
Cultural Intelligence and Climate Committee (CICC) Meeting
Thursday, November 3rd in the Library
6:00pm-7:00pm
Join us to discuss how we can be more inclusive in our school! Give us ideas on something we can do for our MATA community!
SBDM MIddle School Sub Commitee Meeting
The first meeting (tentatively) will be on November 8 from 5:00-6:00 PM.
We look forward to your input!
SBDM Evaluation and Modification Subcommittee Meeting
If you are interested in participating, please mark your calendar to attend November 29th from 5:00-6:00 PM. (In person/Zoom TBD)
We are Now Accepting Applications for Mata!
We are now accepting applications for new Mata students for the 2022-2023 school year. Parents can apply from November 1, 2022 to January 31, 2023 on choose.dallasisd.org. If you already have a student at our campus and would like to apply for a sibling, you must also submit an application. Please note, sibling entry is not guaranteed. Feel free to reach out to the front office with any questions at 972-749-7500.
Estamos aceptando aplicaciones para nuevos estudiantes a Mata para el año escolar 2022-2023. Los padres pueden meter una aplicacion desde el 1 de noviembre de 2022 hasta el 31 de enero de 2023 en choose.dallasisd.org. Si ya tiene un estudiante actual en Mata y desea aplicar para un hermano(a) también debe meter una aplicacion. La entrada de hermano(a)s no es garantizada. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con la oficina principal al 972-749-7500.
High School Information Session
Discover Dallas ISD
Oncor Kid's Race
Picture Day is Coming November 16th!
MIddle School Theatre Students will Perform "She Kills Monsters" to 4th-8th Grade (Parents Please Read)
Our Middle School Theatre Students are competing in the One Act Play Festival in December! To prepare for the performance, they will be performing for UE and MS students the week we return from Thanksgiving Break. Due to the mild adult themes of the show, we wanted to send out a content warning and synopsis prior to your student viewing the performance. If you have any concerns or wish for your child to not view the performance, please contact the main office prior to Thanksgiving break.
She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. This show does depict bullying of a LBGTQ student, violence and death, while those are not the main purposes or elements of the performance.
Please email Ms. Bailey, the theatre teacher with any questions or concerns. mlouis@dallasisd.org
¡Nuestros estudiantes de teatro de la escuela intermedia están compitiendo en el festival One Act Play en diciembre! Para prepararse para la actuación, actuarán para los estudiantes de UE y MS la semana que regresemos de las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias. Debido a los temas leves para adultos del programa, queríamos enviar una advertencia de contenido y una sinopsis antes de que su estudiante vea la presentación. Si tiene alguna inquietud o desea que su hijo vea ahora la presentación, comuníquese con la oficina principal antes del receso de acción de gracias.
She Kills Monsters cuenta la historia de Agnes Evans cuando deja la casa de su infancia en Ohio tras la muerte de su hermana adolescente, Tilly. Sin embargo, cuando Agnes encuentra el cuaderno de Dungeons & Dragons de Tilly, se ve catapultada a un viaje de descubrimiento y aventuras llenas de acción en el mundo imaginario que era el refugio de su hermana. En esta comedia dramática de alto octanaje cargada de hadas homicidas, ogros desagradables y cultura pop de los 90, el aclamado dramaturgo Qui Nguyen ofrece un homenaje conmovedor al friki y guerrero que todos llevamos dentro. Este espectáculo representa el acoso de un estudiante LBGTQ, la violencia y la muerte, mientras que esos no son los principales propósitos o elementos de la actuación.
Envíe un correo electrónico a la Sra. Bailey, la maestra de teatro, con cualquier pregunta o inquietud. mlouis@dallasisd.org
Middle School All City Dance Auditions!
Career Institute Open House (High School Option)
Makerspace Monday Mornings!
PTA Position Open
PTA Reflections Coming Soon!
What's Happening Around Mata Montessori?
Mata Montessori's Teacher of the Year!
Mata's Vocabulary Parade!
MIDDLE SCHOOL ESPORTS!
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHESS!
Congratulations to Jackson Barbeau 1/3, Deigo Garcia-Hernandez 1/3, Ethan Gomez 2/3, Gabriel Hernandez-Majan 1/3, Zabdiel Morales-Yepez 1/3, Jayden Oliver 1/3, Bruce Gomez 1/3, Julio Leyva 3/3
Kindergartners makes puppets in Theater Class!
Recess Volunteers Needed!
https://matamontessoripta.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/96994
Buy your spirit wear from the Eagle Wagon!
Spirit wear may be worn with jeans on Fridays
Thank you for your patience while we organize our current on hand inventory.
For new shirts, more colors, expanded sizing and embroidered options plus delivery to your home see our PTA’s online fundraising store https://matamontessori.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Join PTA!
Check out your PTA membership perks and if you’re not a member you can join online:
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.
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: @montessorimata