The Mata Memo
September 5, 2023
Principal's Message
Dear Mata family,
We hope you had a wonderful Labor Day weekend filled with relaxation and quality time with your loved ones.
This week, we have some exciting activities and events planned for you and our students. Tomorrow, for Attendance Awareness Month, students may wear appropriate pajamas. We are also having a special information session to learn about Montessori education and the Amplify/Eureka curriculum on Thursday.
As we move forward into September, let's continue to work together to provide the best possible educational experience for your child. We encourage you to stay engaged with your child's learning journey and take advantage of every opportunity to connect with their teachers. Your involvement is invaluable, and we appreciate all that you do to help our students succeed.
Thank you for being an essential part of our school community, and we look forward to another fantastic week of learning and growth!
Tomeka Middleton-Williams
Principal
Calendar at A Glance
Sept. 6th- Attendance Awareness: Jam Out in Jammies
Sept. 7th - Mata Curriculum Information Meeting 5:00PM
Sept. 12th - First General PTA Meeting 6:00 PM
Sept. 13th - Attendance Awareness: Show up in Your Tropical Attire!
Sept. 5-15: NWEA MAP Testing Window
Mata Curriculum Information Meeting
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. Please come with enough time for student pick up.
-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. No black polos.Eduardo Mata Montessori Student Attendance Information
Texas Compulsory Attendance Information
Journey's Club
Makerspace Mondays!
Art Club
Join Mata 6-8 Middle School Debate - See Ms. Z. Williams for details
Cheer at Mata Montessori!
We invite you to be a part of the cheerleading teams at Mata for the coming 23-24 school year. Here’s what you can do to prepare:
What? Middle School and Elementary Cheer Camps
Who? Current 4th-5th and 6th-8th grade students
When? Middle School- Saturday, September 16th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Elementary- Saturday, September 23rd
Where? Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy at 3030 Stag Rd.
Why? Students will learn cheers, chants, dances, jumps, stunts, and a variety of techniques performed in cheer. Participants will be part of the 23-24 Mata Middle School Cheer Team! Other events to be announced soon.
The deadline to register is September 2nd. Don’t miss out!
If you have questions regarding Cheer, or would like to sign your child up, please contact Melody Singleton at 469-460-0650 or mesingleton@dallasisd.org
Check out Dallas ISD's New Bus Tracking System!
We Have a New Bus Tracking System which replaces Bus Bulletin and My Stop App.
Tenemos una aplicacion de seguimento nueva para los padres de alumnos cuales usan el autobus.
View your Child's STAAR Scores!
Show Up! Attendance Matters!
September is slated as National Attendance Awareness Month and will be celebrated again in our district with weekly Wednesday activities during the month using the hashtag #showupdallasisd.
Education Go-Get-It Week!
Volunteer at Mata!
Beginning of Year Testing
PTA is For EVERYONE!
Joining the PTA is easy and only costs $10, but the impact you make on the community is tremendous. Sign up today! (link: https://txpta.my.salesforce-sites.com/JoinPTA)
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.
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.
2023-2024 Family and Community Engagement Survey
Please fill out the Survey below!
Trinity River Authority of Texas Art Contest
The 2023 TRA Art Contest kicks off today! This year’s theme is “Keep Litter Out of the River.” This theme aims to educate and highlight the issue of litter and illegal dumping and how it impacts our waterways. We hope to empower students and communities to be part of the solution by preventing and cleaning up litter in our waterways.
They have also updated the entry deadline to Friday, September 29 to allow more time for those needing to mail in their artwork.
Learn about the entries and contest rules, the required entry and information form, an FAQ, and a list of resources to help students learn about litter and illegal dumping. Explore these resources and see previous winners on the TRA website here.
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