The Mata Memo
March 30, 2021
Principal's Message
Dear Mata families,
We are just about in the 4th quarter of the school year. It is the time of year when we are striving to finish strong. How we end this year impacts our actions for the next school year. Now is when we set ourselves up for success that will affect us during the 2021-2022 school year. By now, we hope that you have completed the intent to return to Mata form, as we are planning for next year already.
Our teachers are working really hard to make sure that ALL of our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We are working with you, together, collaboratively, to make a difference for our children. We will not stop fighting for your children. There is a quote by Napoleon Hill that says, "Victory is always possible for the person who refuses to stop fighting." Our plan is to finish the fight and finish strong. Through teamwork, we will be victorious.
We are planning a Coffee with the Principals. We would like you to submit questions that you would like us to address in this form. https://forms.gle/DetpvgKLJ5LkKBRu9
Thanks so much for all that you do! Thank you for choosing us to educate your most precious gift.
Please read the memo carefully for information regarding:
- Calendar at a Glance
- March PTA Dress Pass Information
- Uniform Policy
- CICC Meeting
- Music Material Pick Up
- Inclement Weather Reminder
- Congratulations Poetry Slam Winner
- Choose Dallas ISD Update
- Intent to Return Survey - Please complete
- TELPAS
- Dyslexia Screener and Dyslexia Nights
- Virtual Coffee with the Principals
- Covid Updates
- And much, much more!
We look forward to another great week of teaching and learning!
Tomeka Williams
Principal
Calendar at A Glance
March 30 - CICC Committee Meeting
April 2-5 - Inclement weather days (no school)
April 5-9 - Assistant Principal's Appreciation Week
April 6th- Librarian Appreciation Day
April 6th (paper based) and 13th (online) - 4th and 7th Grade - STAAR Writing
April 9th - End of Grading Period
April 16th - Virtual Coffee with the Principals 8:30 AM
April 21 Administrative Assistants Day
April 22 and 23- "Dear Edwina" Online Musical presented by Drama Club 7:00 PM
April 27 PTA Elections
April 30 Dress Pass Friday
CICC Meeting Zoom Information
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82360226863?pwd=amZjQXBzSDJvL1I5dThIQlRiS0xFUT09
Meeting ID: 823 6022 6863
Passcode: CICC
Choose Dallas ISD Update
Status notification - March 12th
Parent deadline to confirm 1st choice seat - Thursday, April 1st.
All Choose Dallas ISD status notifications will be emailed to parents on March 12 via the Choose Dallas ISD application portal.
Coffee with the Principals
The safety of our students and staff remains our first priority. Contact tracing occurs and if anyone is identified as 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.
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