The Mata Memo
December 1, 2020
Principal's Message
Dear Mata families,
We hope you've had a relaxing and rejuvenating Thanksgiving Break, as well as time to connect with loved ones. We have to cherish each moment and count our blessings.
Please enjoy the video below, as it shows an excellent example of how we can understand that our current reality is not ideal, the show must go on! Here at Mata Montessori, we understand that we have a different stage, with the same expectations for great performance. We welcome our responsibility to ensure that our students achieve greatness.
As always, we appreciate your support of Eduardo Mata Montessori School!
Please read the memo carefully for information regarding:
- Calendar at a Glance
- Science Fair
- Congratulations
- Motivating your Child to Work at Home
- Covid Updates
- Dallas ISD Support Flyers
- Mata's Virtual Career Day
- And much, much more!
We look forward to another great week of teaching and learning!
Tomeka Williams
Principal
Calendar at A Glance
- Dec. 3rd: SBDM - 5:00 PM
- Dec. 5th: Choose Dallas ISD - Virtual
- Dec. 7th: Science Fair Projects Due
- Dec. 8-11: Common Assessments (Gr. 3-8)
- Dec. 15th: Mata's Spelling Bee
- Dec. 16th: Mata's Virtual Science Fair
- Dec. 16th: Mata's Virtual Open House
- Dec. 21- Jan 1st - Winter Break
- Jan. 4th: Staff Development - Student Holiday
- Jan. 5th: Students return
How to Submit Science Fair Projects
Virtually Submit the Projects through “2020-2021 Mata Science Fair Google Classroom”
To submit, students must “JOIN/ADD CLASS” and enter code “kl3r545”. Once in the 2020 – 2021 Mata Science Fair Google Classroom”, students will go to the “Classwork” Tab and find their grade level. Students will then click “View Assignment” to open the Science Fair submission page. To add the virtual board, students will click on “ADD/CREATE”. A window will open, students will look through their google drive to find their personalized Science Fair Project. Once found, click “INSERT” and an attachment will be added. Finally, click “SUBMIT” to officially turn in your Virtual Science Fair Project.
Para enviar, los estudiantes deben "UNIRSE / AÑADIR CLASE" e ingresar el código "kl3r545". Una vez en el salón de clases de Google de la Feria de Ciencias Mata 2020 - 2021, los estudiantes irán a "Trabajo de clase" y encontrarán su nivel de grado. Luego, los estudiantes harán clic en "Ver tarea" para abrir la página de presentación de la Feria de Ciencias. Para agregar el tablero virtual, los estudiantes harán clic en “AGREGAR / CREAR”. Se abrirá una ventana, los estudiantes buscarán en su Google Drive para encontrar su Proyecto de Feria de Ciencias personalizado. Una vez encontrado, haga clic en "INSERTAR" y se agregará un archivo del proyecto. Finalmente, haga clic en "ENVIAR" para entregar oficialmente su Proyecto de Feria de Ciencias Virtual.
Congratulations to our 2020 Dallas ISD Scholars!
Advanced Academic Services has identified the 2020 Dallas ISD Scholars.
We have two students on our campus who have demonstrated academic excellence and college readiness potential.
Join us in congratulating Zadie Darnell and Daniel Marques!
Congratulations!
She will be awarded $500 towards opening an Educational Savings Account at the Whitney M. Young and Character Luncheon, December 4th.
Join us in congratulating Mia!
Motivating your Child to Learn at Home - 5 Roles!
COMMUNICATE High Expectations
- Encourage your child/children to maintain regular contact with teachers to ensure they are aware of course expectations.
- Weekly chats regarding assignments are encouraged
- Turn off the news and talk.
- Encourage your children to ask questions and express their feelings.
MONITOR Your child's performance
- Log into PowerSchool/Parent Portal to check for assignments due for each subject or class.
- Recognize & Celebrate Achievements
SUPPORT learning at home
- Discuss the work completed with your child and compare against the provided teacher instructions
- Stay Connected with PTA or other parent groups and With friends and peers (Parent & child)
GUIDE your child's education
- Create a daily family routine
- Wake-up time
- Meal times
- Instruction time
- Exercise
- Bedtime
- Enjoy Family Time
- Cook together and have dinner as a family
- Watching movies together
- Playing board games, cards
- Working on a home project together
ADVOCATE for your child
- Speak up about your concerns
- Make the teacher your ally
- Know your child’s moods
Annual Pie Day
Virtual Career Day- Please Sign Up!
Virtual Career Day at Mata Montessori-Dia de Trabajo Virtual en Mata Montessori
This school year career day will be done virtually. We are asking for your help! We know many parents, guardians, and community members have interesting professions and we would love for the students to know about them. We are asking volunteers to create short videos about their career/hobby, in order to inspire our scholars to be informed about career and community helpers.
Este ciclo escolar el día de trabajo será virtual. Estamos pidiendo su asistencia! Sabemos que muchos padres, y miembros de la comunidad tienen profesiones interesantes y queremos que nuestros estudiantes sepan sobre ellos. Estamos pidiendo a voluntarios crear videos cortos sobre sus trabajos, para inspirar a nuestros jóvenes e informar sobre las carreras y ayudantes de nuestra comunidad. Como muchos en nuestra comunidad hablan español nos encantaría ver videos en español también!
Example of a Career Video-Ejemplo de Video de Trabajo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZClQUZRJb4
Questions to Answer on Video Preguntas que Pueda Contestar en el Video
What is your educational background? (what training and degrees are required for your job) Cual es tu historia academica? (que entrenamientos o capacitaciones recibistes)
· Why did you select this field of study? What personal or academic traits led you to your career path? Porque seleccionastes tu carrera? Que intereses te atrajo a tu trabajo?
· What was the first job you had? Cuál fue tu primer trabajo que tuviste?
· What was your career path from then to now? ¿Qué trabajos tuviste desde cuando empezaste hasta ahora?
· What kind of adjacent career opportunities exist with your job? Que oficios son similares a tu trabajo?
· Who do you collaborate with? Con quienes trabajas?
· What’s a typical day like in your job today? Com se ve un dia en tu trabajo?
Videos can be uploaded via dropbox.com Los videos se pueden agregar a dropbox.com
Log in joselopez@dallasisd.org
Password Mata2020
Our goal is to have several videos for students to look at and be informed about real world experiences. Since this is a virtual event our goal si for students to have access to these videos by February. Nuestra meta es tener varios videos informativos para los estudiantes que les informa de experiencias en la comunidad. Como este es un evento virtual quisiéramos que los estudiantes tengan acceso a los videos empezando en Febrero.
Please turn in before February 1, 2021. Favor de entregar el video primero de febrero 2021.
The safety of our students and staff remains our first priority. Contact tracing occurs and if anyone is identified as a 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.
Covid Dashboard as of 11/30/2020
Dallas ISD Support Services
Parent Involvement Policy and Parent Compact
Please see the attachments below regarding Eduardo Mata Montessori School's Parent Involvement Policy and Parent Compact.
Please sign and return the document to the school.
Attendance and Engagement
All distance learning students should follow their course schedules to virtually attend classes throughout the regularly scheduled day. Students who are not present will be marked absent.
If you have a special situation that does not allow your student to attend classes, please reach out to the administration.
Teachers will be taking attendance during the instructional block. Specials teachers will also be zooming at the beginning of each lesson during the first 5 minutes. Please aim to join in on time. If you arrive late, please be patient as they allow your students into the class session. Each specials class is different, please reach out to that teacher if you have additional questions or concerns.
Construction Update
Construction for Mata is still underway!
Check out some of the latest updates to construction!
Connection between existing building and addition at 3rd level
Kilns in Kiln Room at Art Rooms
Site benches at Main Entrance (west side)
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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: @mata_school