The Mata Memo
April 11, 2023
Principal's Message
Dear Mata family,
We love that we are able to partner with you to make sure our students are successful on their educational journey. Thank you for choosing Mata!
We are continuing to share information of how to make yourself dispensable in your child's life. Each one will help you move closer to your goal of raising an independent, autonomous, fully functioning young adult.
Check out this week's focus:
Refuse to do for your children what they can do or learn to do for themselves. Do you do laundry for a teenager? Do you pack your fifth grader’s lunch? Do you tie the shoes and zip the coat of a six-year- old? Do you look up phone numbers for your fourth grader? If so, you could be over functioning.
Remember, the more you function, the less your child has to.
What other statements can you think of?
Together we will give our children the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence!
Enjoy the Memo below!
Sincerely,
Tomeka Williams
Principal
Calendar at A Glance
District-Wide Calendar - Click Here
- April 13- SBDM Meeting (Library)
- April 19 - STAAR Reading (Grades 3-8)
April 19 Primary Field Trip to the Zoo
- April 22nd - Rainbow Run, Walk, and Roll
- April 25 STAAR Science (Grades 5, 7, 8)
- April 25 PTA General Meeting
- April 26 STAAR Social Studies (Grade 8)
- April 27 Upper and Lower Field Day
- April 28 Inclement Weather Day, No School
5 Tips for Coping with Test Anxiety (for Kids)
It's time to register!
The registration for the 2023-24 school year officially begins on April 1, 2023. Parents of new and returning students are required to complete registration in the district’s online enrollment system, SchoolMint.
Interested in a Summer Camp? Scholarships are available for Mata Students!
Mata PTA's Annual Rainbow, Run, Walk and Roll!
Rainbow Run, Walk & Roll Update: As of now, we have 14 students registered and no volunteers signed up to help. We need at least 50 students and 5 adult volunteers to make this fun event happen, or we will have to cancel this year.
We are extending the registration and volunteer signup deadline to Friday, April 14 at noon. If you want to participate, or can help out, please don’t wait to sign up!
For more information, visit https://matamontessoripta.membershiptoolkit.com. You must have an account to register.
View FAQ here: https://matamontessoripta.membershiptoolkit.com/rainbowrunfaq
Need help registering? View these tips: https://matamontessoripta.membershiptoolkit.com/rainbowrunregister
Want to volunteer? Sign up here! https://signup.com/go/XWmfktD
Rescheduled Field Day!
23-24 PTA Officer Elections
22-23 Yearbook on sale NOW
Order forms will be online at http://ybpay.com/ Our school code is 14995723 and they are $25 per book.
Thank you PTA for supporting our sponsor Mr. Langford and the yearbook class!
6th graders: Party survey results are in!
The leveling up EOY celebration will be an Arcade Party!
Who: Current 6th grade Mata students only
What: Celebration of moving up to middle school: Pta will provide 2 hours of free play arcade time, dinner, photo booth with friends & autograph booklet (may be inserted into your yearbook if you buy one.)
When Thursday 5.25.23 6p-8p (the venue is adults only after 8pm ALL students must be picked up at 8pm)
Where: Cidercade 2777 Irving Blvd #200, Dallas, TX 75207
How: RSVP tinyurl.com/MataLevelUp
Lets go!!
Mata Closet Needs!
Parents, the Mata Closet needs donations! Items we need most are:
- New boy and girl underwear in sizes 3T, 4T and 5T
- Boy and girl uniform pants in sizes 10 and above
- Girl uniform skirts/skorts (and privacy shorts) in sizes 10 and above
- Uniform shirts in sizes 12 and above
Please make sure your donations are free of stains and tears, with intact buttons and zippers. Donations can be dropped off at the main office. Thank you!
What's Happening Around Mata Montessori?
PLAYGROUND SHADE INSTALLED!
3RD GRADE STUDENTS VISIT ORCHESTRA!
Terrific Tutoring At Mata
White Rock Spring Games!
ART with Heroes
Woodrow Wilson HS Presents Disney's Frozen!
After School Carpool Reminders
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 the Mata staff. We will call for your child as you drive around the wraparound drive. Please pull up as far as possible. 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.
Please do not park in the NO Parking Zones, as this is a safety concern, and you can be ticketed.
Also, please do not walk through the lanes of the carpool. Please use the sidewalks when walking.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe.
Friendly Office Reminders
- Always bring an ID to the office for all student pick-ups.
- Cut off time for early student pick up is 2:30 PM.
- Parents must complete VOLY every school year in order to volunteer at our campus.
- No cupcakes or snacks high in sugar are permitted for Celebration of Life. Please bring healthy snacks the whole class can enjoy.
- No fast-food deliveries for students.
- Doors for students to enter the building every morning open at 7:30 AM.
- School starts at 8:00 AM and tardies are distributed after this time.
- If a student arrives after 8:20 AM this counts as a partial absence (T99).
- Always submit an excuse note anytime your student is absent.
- Please have your student adhere to the uniform policy.
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MataMontessori/?fref=ts
Twitter: @montessorimata