Flora Arca Mata Elementary School

Our mustangs remain undefeated this season! Let’s go Mata!

On behalf of our Mata Mustang Family, a sincere congratulation to our very own Tiffany Ponte Rathburn. She coaches our sports teams, leads our PLUS, MESA, SKILLS USA, PTO events, STEM, secret snack bars 😂, sunshine, EIGHTH GRADE everything!! You ARE the Teacher of Excellence and we are so honored and thankful for your service and dedication to our students. Teacher of Excellence

Our second annual STEM event was truly remarkable, with Mr. DeiRossi's passion for science. The excitement in the air was palpable as students and teachers alike were fully engaged in the various activities and exhibits. It was truly a day to remember!

Our mustangs embodied the value of trustworthiness and were recognized for their exceptional character, earning them the honor of being named character of the month. Way to go Mata Mustangs!

The Mustangs had a successful first volleyball game, with the A team dominating and the B team showing great spirit.

Thanks to those who came by the Walk, Ride, and Roll Event this past Saturday!! The kids had lots of fun!! We will be holding a bike raffle for all of the students who registered at the event.

What a fun event!!! Today our whole school participated in viewing the Solar Eclipse. The best part was witnessing it all together. The next eclipse like this one won’t be for another 20 years!!

A Few pictures from our 7th and 8th grade lunch group for our WhiteOUT To***co Day!

Mata students representing at PLUS (Peer Leaders Supporting Students) Summit today at UOP. This year’s theme “Dream Big - Action Changes Things”.

Thank you PTO for putting on a great dance for our Mustang families. Everyone had an amazing time dancing the night away. Thank you to our PLUS team and our student volunteers from PLA and HCA for helping us create a memorable night!

First win of the soccer season against Madison Elementary! Way to go Mustangs!

Spreading kindness throughout our school.

We had a special visitor today!

Gaming Trailer was a huge success! Thank you PTO for supporting our students and their achievements!

Holidays Around the World put on by our PLUS leaders. It was so great to see so many of our Mustang Families enjoying their night and making great memories with their students.
Santa pictures coming soon.

Gingerneering 2023! MESA students showing their creativity!

Congratulations to our top earners for the Color Run!!!

Top earners Adrian Buenrostro- Family Four pack to the movies.

Scarlett Castillo- four tickets to the Escape Room.

Ms Patt and Mrs. Ponte’s classes earned a pizza party!!

Way to go Mustangs!!

PTO hopes everyone had a restful Thanksgiving Break. We are thankful for all the Color Run participants, volunteers, and the wonderful weather we enjoyed for the event.

Thank you PTO for putting on Muffins in the Morning for our families. It was great to see our families enjoying the morning with our little scholars!

8th graders went to the CTE showcase today and were able to see all the different programs offered at our SUSD high schools and specialty school.

Literacy and Multi-Cultural Night was a huge success, everyone had a great time. A lot of hard work was put into it by our SkillsUSA students and teachers. Thank you to everyone who helped and a big thank you to all of our Mata families for coming out to support our students and staff at this amazing event! Stockton Unified School District

Our 2nd annual Multi-Cultural Night is coming up on Sept. 15th, we can’t wait to see everyone there!

Last Friday we had our very first Character of the Month assembly! We recognized 30 students for coming back to school and having an open mind, not only in class, but outside as well! Great job guys! We are all so proud of you! Kudos to our Skills USA team for putting this together, we look forward to the next one. September Character of the Month is Caring!

Our PLUS leaders had a Forum training today at Stagg High School. The students had an amazing time and loved interacting with all the high school leaders.

In the know:

Dear Parents, and Members of the Community,

As a school board trustee, I am thrilled to emphasize the significance of providing science camp for all of our 5th grade students. Science camp matters because it offers a unique and enriching learning experience outside the traditional classroom setting.

Science camp fosters a sense of wonder and exploration, igniting students' passion for science and technology. It allows them to engage in hands-on experiments, field studies, and interactive activities that deepen their understanding of scientific concepts.

Furthermore, science camp promotes teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills. Through collaborative projects and group activities, students learn to work together, share ideas, and build meaningful connections with their peers.

By making science camp accessible to all 5th grade students, we ensure equitable opportunities for personal and intellectual growth. It opens doors to potential careers in STEM fields and cultivates a lifelong love for learning.

Kennetha Stevens for Stockton Unified School District, Area 7

These adorable kindergarten kids are making their way to first grade!

Field Day was a blast!

Congraduations to our MESA Award winners.