The Mata Memo
January 9, 2024
Principal's Message
Principal's Message
Dear Mata family,
Happy New Year, to you, the amazing community of Mata Montessori School! I hope you had time to relax and unwind while enjoying your family. We could not be more proud of the work our teachers, students, and parents have done leading up to winter break. January gives us the renewal of purpose and a collective commitment to excellence. Our plan is to continue to focus on improving student outcomes to finish the second half of this year even stronger.
Thank you for partnering with us! We are looking forward to a wonderful 2024!
Warm regards,
Tomeka Middleton-Williams, Principal
Event Calendar at a Glance
January 9th - Students return to School
January 15th - School Holiday - M.L.K. Jr. Holiday
January 16th - After School Activities Resume
January 17th- 3rd/4th Grade Field trip
January 17th - Virtual Prospective Student Open House 5:30 PM
January 23rd - PTA General Meeting 6:00 PM
January 25th - SBDM Meeting
January 31st Deadline to Apply to Mata Montessori
No School January 15th
After School Activities Resume Jan. 16th
Upcoming Field Trip for 3rd/4th Grade
This year our 3rd and 4th graders will be going to All City DANCE at the Winspear. Our field trip will be on Wednesday January 17th. We will leave school around 9:45 am and return to school around 12 pm. We will have sack lunches in the courtyard at school when we return.
A few things for you to do:
Sign up for REMIND with Ms Bailey to get necessary updates: Send @bg2a36f to 81010
Fill out and return permission slip by Friday January 12th. SENT HOME TODAY
Email mlouis@dallasisd.org if you are interested in chaperoning. I will need roughly one chaperone per homeroom.
On the day of the field trip your student is allowed to wear jeans or workout bottoms and a Mata Spirit shirt if they want. Uniforms are welcome as well! Tennis shoes are required. We will be having sack lunches provided by the school but feel free to send a sack lunch if you want to. Students will be eating a bit later in the day than usual so please have a good breakfast.
Estimados padres y tutores de alumnos de 3º y 4º grado,
Este año nuestros alumnos de 3º y 4º grado irán a All City DANCE en Winspear. Nuestra excursión será el miércoles 17 de enero. Saldremos del colegio alrededor de las 9:45 am y regresaremos al colegio alrededor de las 12 pm. Tendremos almuerzos en bolsa en el patio de la escuela cuando regresemos.
Algunas cosas que puedes hacer:
RegÃstrese para REMIND con la Sra. Bailey para recibir las actualizaciones necesarias: envÃe @bg2a36f al 81010
Complete y devuelva el formulario de permiso adjunto antes del viernes 12 de enero.
EnvÃe un correo electrónico a mlouis@dallasisd.org si está interesado en ser acompañante. Necesitaré aproximadamente un acompañante por salón.
El dÃa de la excursión, su estudiante puede usar jeans o pantalones deportivos y una camisa Mata Spirit si asà lo desea. ¡Los uniformes también son bienvenidos! Se requieren zapatos tenis. La escuela nos proporcionará almuerzos en bolsa, pero si lo desea, no dude en enviarnos un almuerzo en bolsa. Los estudiantes comerán un poco más tarde de lo habitual, asà que por favor desayune bien.
Prospective New Student Open House - Please share with Interested Families
Want to join Mata Montessori School? Apply Now!
What's Happening Around Mata Montessori?
Knock Your Socks off Campaign
Thanks to you, approximately 150 pairs of socks were collected for Mata's Student Council's Community Service Project, "Knock Someone's Socks Off!" The socks have been donated to Nexus Recovery Center and Austin Street Center for men, women, boys and girls. Our student council members were excited to experience this educational opportunity to give back to their community even at a young age. Additionally, our eighth graders will be able to include such community service on their high school applications.
Again, on behalf of our student council, thank you all for your donations and support!
The Upper El Music Show was Amazing!
Dallas Parks and Recreation Activities
Dallas ISD Parent Newsletter
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.
Volunteer at Mata!
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)
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