The Mata Memo
March 7, 2023
Principal's Message
Dear Mata family,
As we approach the much-anticipated Spring Break, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your ongoing support and partnership with our school. This year has been full of challenges and uncertainties but together we have worked hard to ensure that our students continue to receive a quality Montessori education.
As your child's principal, I want to remind you that even though spring break is a time to relax and recharge, it is also important to continue to prioritize your child's academic success. Please encourage them to read, practice math skills, and work on any assignments that may have been assigned for the break.
Lastly, I hope that you and your family have a wonderful and restful spring break. Thank you again for your continued support and partnership!
Sincerely,
Tomeka Williams
Principal
Calendar at A Glance
District-Wide Calendar - Click Here
- Mar. 7th - Final Performance of Legally Blonde - tonight 6:00 PM
- Mar 8th - Reading Common Assessment - 3rd-8th Grade
Mar. 10th- Career Day
Mar. 13-17th- Spring Break!
Mar. 24th- Free Dress Pss Day
Mar. 24th- Parent University - "ALL things STAAR testing" - 8:30 in the library
Mar. 25th - Butterfly Garden Work Day
Mar. 25th - Spring Fling Dances (PK-3rd grade 5:30 - 6:45 (adult must come with student) Upper El 4th- 6th 7-8:30(drop off)
Mar. 25th - Destination Imagination State Competition
The 2023 National Women’s History Theme “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories”
Student Intent To Return to Mata Montessori
Mata Montessori and the Office of Transformation and Innovation are working together to identify available slots for the 2023-2024 school year. Fill out this form to let us know if your child will be returning to Mata Montessori next year. Please complete this form by Friday, March 24, 2023. Please note: This is not registration for next school year. Registration will open up April 1, 2023.
Mata Montessori y la Oficina de Transformación e Innovación están trabajando juntos para identificar los asientos disponibles para el año escolar 2023-2024. Llene este formulario para dejarnos saber si su hijo(a) va a regresar a Mata Montessori el próximo año. Por favor complete esto antes del viernes 24 de marzo del 2023. Por favor note que esta forma no remplaza la registracion. La registracion para el siguiente año abrira el dia 1 de abril del 2023.
Link/Enlace: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-L1nTjaDkHoN4nDUB1uviJa2QhH_HNw-eGiaB2pDVxp6NOA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Parent Survey 2023
This important survey will obtain feedback to help improve schools in the district.
This week the parent survey was emailed to parents whose addresses are available in PowerSchool. Many of you have already received the parent survey, and I encourage you to fill it out. As you can see from our Mata Memo each week, we have many ways for you to be active in our school. Whether it's PTA, SBDM, or our many community events, we encourage you to be involved. Your voice and participation matter and makes Mata Montessori a stronger community and a better environment for your children.
Also, please know that the survey impacts our ability to recruit new families, and selecting anything other than "strongly agree" or "agree" takes away from our positive response percentage.
Thank you for completing the survey and for your continued support of Mata Montessori!
Please help Mata Montessori reach our goal of 300 parents to take the survey.
Mata's Safety Meeting
As you all know the safety of Mata students and staff is of utmost importance. We appreciate everyone who had the opportunity to attend the Safety meeting last week. It is important for us to keep open lines of communication. We would like your input on some things that we are considering for Mata. These suggestions are available to us and do not necessarily come from a result of one particular incident.
We would like to know your thoughts on whether or not we should include several increased measures on our campus such as security hand wands, metal detectors for 6th-8th, and clear backbacks for elementary students.
If you have not done so already, please answer the following survey:
Mata Montessori Safety Suggestions/ Sugerencias de seguridad de Mata Montessori
You may also view the slide deck below that was presented at the meeting.
As always, we appreciate your continued support of Mata Montessori. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the main office at (972) 749-7500.
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!
Legally Blonde has been Rescheduled to Tonight, March 7th at 6:00! Come on out!
Kids Heart Challenge
National School Breakfast Week to “Get Your Day in Gear with a Healthy School Breakfast” Activities March 6-10.
Los estudiantes pueden usar los colores indicados con sus pantalones de uniforme.
Interested in Participating In Career Day?
Career Day March 10th between 9:00- 12:00 PM? It would be for 2 - 20 minute presentions to Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary or Middle School.
All of our presentations will be in person.
If you can help, please reach out to Ms. Quiroz at rquirozfahey@dallasisd.org.
What's Happening Around Mata Montessori?
ELEMENTARY UIL!
Thank you Ms. Vasquez and Ms. Pettigrew for your sponsorship!
MATA GRAS WAS A SUCCESS! A huge thank you goes out to our PTA for coordinating such a fabulous event! It was one to remember!
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.
PTA Upcoming Events
We have lots of fun spring events coming up, International Festival, Garden Days, School Dances, End of year celebrations, We need you! Want to take the lead? Plan, Volunteer and Chaperone
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