The Mata Memo
October 27, 2020
Principal's Message
Dear Mata families,
The weather is cooling and fall is in full swing! We are excited to continue serving your children. This week we are focusing on ensuring students are successful in their current mode of learning. If your child needs additional assistance with attendance or academic success, please reach out to their teacher, counselors, or administration. Our goal is to ensure every student receives a quality education.
Thank you for partnering with us for the betterment of your children.
Please read the memo carefully for information regarding:
- Calendar at a Glance
- Distance Learning/On Campus Learning Change
- 21 Day Kids Healthy Snack Challenge
- Title I Parent Meeting
- Parade of Characters Information
- Science Fair
- Spelling Bee
- Uniform Assistance Information
- Red Ribbon Week
- Girl Scouts
- Books To Go
- Covid Dashboard
- And much, Much More!
We look forward to another great week of teaching and learning!
Tomeka Williams
Principal
Calendar at A Glance
10/26- 10/30: Red Ribbon Week (See below for activities!)
10/27: SEL Survey administered to 3rd-8th Grade
10/28: Title I Parent Meeting 8:30 AM
10/29: Title I Parent Meeting 5:00 PM
10/28-29: College and Career Survey administered to 8th graders in Social Studies
10/30: Parade of Characters 8:30 AM - Zoom (Be sure to submit picture-remote learners, turn in permission forms-face to face)
10/30: Distance Learning Change Request Deadline
10/30: Science Fair Acknowledgement - To Mr. Delgado - See below
11/1: Mata Application Window Opens for Lottery
11/3: Election Day - Student/Teacher Holiday - No School
11/7: Choose Dallas ISD
11/11: Mata Virtual Open House 5:00 PM
11/18: Mata Middle School Information Night 5:00 PM
11/23-11/27: Thanksgiving Holiday
Mata Montessori- Distance Learning /On-Campus Learning Model Change Request
https://forms.gle/WGd6vG46BZ7twDqn6
“Cualquier padre o tutor legal que desee cambiar el modelo de aprendizaje de su hijo durante las segundas nueve semanas que comienzan el lunes 9 de noviembre de 2020, debe informar a la escuela del niño la semana del lunes 26 de octubre al viernes 30 de octubre. Notaremos el cambio en el modelo de aprendizaje y le proporcionaremos información la semana del lunes 2 de noviembre. Nos aseguramos de poder mantener todas las medidas de seguridad con la incorporación de estudiantes en el campus ".
Science Fair!
Kids Teaching Kids 21 Day Challenge!
Elementary School Students are invited to take the “Virtual 21-Day Challenge” November 2-22, 2020
The kids teaching kids® program offers children and their parents the knowledge and resources to change their eating habits for the better. In the last 30 years, childhood obesity has more than tripled. Studies reveal that kids are snacking more frequently and research suggests that eating fruits and vegetables may help maintain a healthy body weight.
This is an after-school snacking challenge designed to help students create new, healthier snacking habits.
Online Registration October 19 - November 7, 2020
For additional information and to sign up for this program, please visit the department's 21 Day Challenge website at https://tinyurl.com/HPE-21 Dav-Website.
Timeline for the 2020 Virtual 21 -Day Challenge
Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 - Monday, Nov. 2, 2020: Parents register their students online
Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 - Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020: Students make and eat a healthy snack each day
Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 Monday, Dec. 14, 2020: Students/Parents complete the online survey
Storybook Character Parade Day
Virtual learners, if you would like to participate, please submit a picture via the link HERE for the slide show!
We can't wait for this traditional event! Mark your calendars!
Watch the Parade on Zoom!
Mata's Parade of Characters
Oct 30, 2020 08:30 AM
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82597252505?pwd=ek1FK1MvWnQzQlBVSmFaV3ZlcGg1Zz09
Meeting ID: 825 9725 2505
Passcode: Parade
Red Ribbon Week October 26-30th
Join us in the national drug abuse prevention campaign to support healthy, drug-free kids!
Monday 26th -Red Ribbon Week History, Wear Red.
PreK-Kindergarten What is Red Ribbon? https://youtu.be/qFX50IxLoPg
1st-3rd Red Ribbon Week History https://youtu.be/jSzaUkwumZ0
4th-6th Red Ribbon Week History https://youtu.be/jSzaUkwumZ0
7th-8th Red Ribbon Week History https://youtu.be/wDkvX9yZz34
Tuesday 27th-Be Your Best, Put a Cap on Drugs. Wear a cap.
PreK-Kindergarten What I Am https://youtu.be/cyVzjoj96vs
1st-3rd I am Only me if I am Drug Free https://youtu.be/yEpF4Q_FaqQ
4th-6th How Alcohol Affects Your Developing Brain https://youtu.be/7x6HUNTnXUw
7th-8th Alcohol’s Effects on Teenage Brain https://youtu.be/EY37BFmVxwQ
Wednesday 28th-United We Stand. Wear Read, White and Blue.
PreK-Kindergarten The More We Get Together https://youtu.be/ynlmvWAdCug
1st-3rd Michael Jackson and the Flintstone Kids Just Say NO https://youtu.be/9Ih4tBBiPTc 4th-6th Learning How to Say No https://youtu.be/FN78E_iaITE
7th-8th Hand in Hand https://youtu.be/6JqixempY44
Thursday 29th-Drug Free! Express yourself. Write a Poem or Sing a Song.
PreK-Kindergarten Drug Free Me https://youtu.be/mL-exbELJGM
1st-2nd Drug Free Me https://youtu.be/mL-exbELJGM
3rd-4th Drug Free Me https://youtu.be/mL-exbELJGM
7th-8th Drug Free Me https://youtu.be/mL-exbELJGM
Friday 30th-Character Counts, Dress as Your Favorite Book Character
PreK-Kindergarten Drug Free Me https://youtu.be/G7-Jet_lP6Y
1st-3rd I Pledge https://youtu.be/RVVRF7oAlL4
4th-6th I Pledge https://youtu.be/RVVRF7oAlL4
7th-8th I Pledge https://youtu.be/RVVRF7oAlL4
Be Happy. Be Brave. Be Drug Free
Semana de Liston Rojo octubre 26-30
lunes 26– La Historia de la Semana de Liston Rojo, Usa Rojo
PreK-Kinder Que es la Semana de Liston Rojo? https://youtu.be/qFX50IxLoPg
1st-3rd Historia de la Semana de Liston Rojo https://youtu.be/jSzaUkwumZ0
4th-6th Historia de la Semana de Liston Rojo https://youtu.be/jSzaUkwumZ0
7th-8th Historia de la Semana de Liston Rojo https://youtu.be/wDkvX9yZz34
Martes 27-Ser el Mejor, Pon una Tapa en Drogas, Usa una Gorra
PreK-Kinder Que soy yo https://youtu.be/cyVzjoj96vs
1st-3rd Yo Soy yo si Soy Libre de Drogas https://youtu.be/yEpF4Q_FaqQ
4th-6th Como el Alchol Afecta tu Celebro https://youtu.be/7x6HUNTnXUw
7th-8th Alcohol’s Effects on Teenage Brain https://youtu.be/EY37BFmVxwQ
Miercoles 28-Unidos Estamos, Usa Rojo, Blanco, y Azul
PreK-Kinder Lo mas que nos Juntamos https://youtu.be/ynlmvWAdCug
1st-3rd Michael Jackson y los Picapiedras Dicen NO https://youtu.be/9Ih4tBBiPTc
4th-6th Aprender como Decir que No https://youtu.be/FN78E_iaITE
7th-8th Hand in Hand https://youtu.be/6JqixempY44
jueves 29-Libre de Droga! Expresate, Escribe un Poema o Canta una Cancion
PreK-Kinder Yo Soy Libre de Drogas https://youtu.be/mL-exbELJGM
1st-2nd Yo Soy Libre de Drogas https://youtu.be/mL-exbELJGM
3rd-4th Yo Soy Libre de Drogas https://youtu.be/mL-exbELJGM
7th-8th Yo Soy Libre de Drogas https://youtu.be/mL-exbELJGM
viernes 30- El Caracter Cuenta, Vestir como un Personaje de Libro
PreK-Kinder Yo Soy Libre de Droga https://youtu.be/G7-Jet_lP6Y
1st-3rd Mi Promesa https://youtu.be/RVVRF7oAlL4
4th-6th Mi Promesa https://youtu.be/RVVRF7oAlL4
7th-8th Mi Promesa https://youtu.be/RVVRF7oAlL4
Ser Feliz, Ser Valiente, Ser Libre de Drogas
Books to Go!
Books-To-Go
We are happy to announce our new service to students: " Books-To-Go.". Books-To-Go is an opportunity for students and parents to request print books through the student's school library in an effort to support equitable access for all learner environments. Due to Covid-19, librarians want to be sure that students have access to print materials to enhance their academic learning, whether they are learning virtually or face-to-face. Dr. Douglas Fisher in his webinar stated that print is best for students who are focusing on dense or complex texts.
Students and parents of students may place requests or "holds" through the library online catalog, library.dallasisd.org
Steps include:
• Select the student's home campus in the online catalog on the sidebar. Place a "hold" on the item(s) needed.
• Use the tawk.to app on the school's library webpage or other library contact information on the school's library webpage to make arrangements with the librarian about pick-up date and time.
• Our book pick up time is Fridays from 1:30-3:30 PM. Please email Ms. Thompson at Shanthompson@dallasisd.org for questions.
Attendance is important!
The following flyers are attached at the bottom of the page in English and Spanish.
- How to create a powerschool account
- How to check your child's attendance on PowerSchool and Powerschool App
- Downloading the Powerschool App
- Excuse note flyer
Construction Update
Construction for Mata is still underway!
Check out some of the latest updates to construction!
Ceramic tile installation in kitchen
Handrail at 3rd floor in Staircase
Middle school art prep room on 2nd floor
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
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.
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Uniform Assistance Program
The Dallas ISD Uniform Assistance Program (UAP) offers one free uniform (one top, one bottom) to eligible students in grades PK-8th each school year. The program issues uniforms to qualified students in the official district colors, which are white for the top and khaki, black and navy for the bottoms. In addition to these colors, the Uniform Assistance Program also provides navy tops. Bottoms available include pants, skirts, skorts, and shorts.
Please reach out to Ms. Gunter at sgunter@dallasisd.org for information.
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: @mata_school