The Mata Memo
November 7, 2023
Principal's Message
Dear Mata family,
We hope this message finds you well. We wanted to provide some important reminders for the upcoming week:
- No School Tomorrow - November 7th: Just a friendly reminder that there will be no school on Tuesday, November 7th, in observance of Election Day. Please plan accordingly for your child's schedule.
- Thanksgiving Lunch Event - November 9th: We are excited to announce our upcoming Thanksgiving Lunch event, scheduled for November 9th. This is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together and celebrate. To ensure we have accurate numbers for the event, please make sure to sign up by Tuesday, November 7th, at 4:00 PM. We kindly ask that you don't miss the deadline.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our Mata Montessori School community. We look forward to seeing you at the Thanksgiving Lunch event and wish you a restful day off on November 7th.
Warm regards,
Tomeka Middleton-Williams, Principal
Calendar at A Glance
November 7- No School- Election Day, Professional Development
November 9- Thanksgiving Lunch served by the Cafeteria
November 11 - Veterans Day
November 13-17 - Anti-Bullying Week
November 14- PTA General Meeting 6:00 PM
November 15- Picture Day
November 16- Common Cents Jean Day $1
November 16- SBDM 5:00
November 17 - Dress Pass Friday!
November 20-24 - Thanksgiving Break
No School Election Day - November 7, 2023
Thanksgiving Lunch
Thanksgiving Lunch Menu
Entree: Roasted turkey breast w/ gravy (vegetarian option available)
Sides: cornbread stuffing muffin, green bean casserole, savory sweet potatoes
Fruit: fresh pear, cinnamon honey apples
Dessert: special harvest cookie
Please arrive with enough time to check in to the office.
If you have more than 1 student, please fill out a form for EACH student.
The deadline to RSVP is Tuesday 11/7/2023 at 4:00 PM.
Anti-Bullying Week!
Oncor Race
We are gearing up for the Oncor Kid’s Race happening Saturday, December 9, 2023!! This is a great opportunity for students, their families, and teachers to engage in positive physical fitness in the community! Here’s what you need to know:
- All students must submit a waiver form to Coach Tuttle or Coach Garcia by Friday, December 1st.
- Transportation will be provided via DISD bus. Meet at the school at 9:45am.
- All students 3rd grade and below must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
- If you’re interested in chaperoning, please contact Coach Tuttle: stuttle@dallasisd.org
- Chaperones must be VOLY approved via Dallas ISD Volunteer form
Let’s Run Together!!
Special Education Parent Meetings!
Picture Day is Coming!
Common Cents Jean Day
Parent Curriculum Support (Amplify, Eureka, Carnegie)
Our partnership in your child's education is invaluable, and we encourage you to engage with your child's curricular resources. A thoughtful curriculum strategy has been designed that aims to achieve equitable delivery of grade-level content, content that is aligned to the state standards, and the application of additional support when students struggle.
Strong collaboration between schools and families is the foundation for the successful educational journeys of our students. Your support is crucial as your interest and involvement will undoubtedly enhance the learning experience for your child. We are confident that with your active engagement, we can look forward to a year filled with achievement and success. Thank you for trusting us with the privilege of educating your child!
See Parent Curriculum Support Resources for the following content areas:
SBDM Interest!
The Mata Montessori Site Based Decision Making Committee (SBDM) is comprised of school staff, parents, and community members who serve in an advisory capacity to the principal.
SBDM members hear regular updates and provide feedback and advice on a wide range of issues related to school functioning. We seek to collaborate closely with the other schools in our shared feeder pattern, with an overall goal of helping to improve the educational experiences of all children in our community.
Our committee now needs one additional parent or community member. If you are interested in joining the SBDM as a community or parent member, please submit your name and contact below, along with a paragraph explaining your interest in serving in this way. Please indicate whether you are a member of the community at large or a parent/guardian to a Mata student. Please note that new members cannot be a DallasISD employee or a family member of a current SBDM member.
We request that you submit this self-nomination by Nov.9. The SBDM committee will review and vote on new membership on Nov. 16.
And here is the link: https://forms.gle/EMpQVmJx4P8ZxX6N6
PTA Reflections
1st-3rd Visits the Fire Safety House!
Ms. Scott presents a Plant Lesson
Mata Faculty and Staff collaborating on Best Practices!
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