June 21-25 Time to Return Technology, Pick Up Medication and Summer Packets

Centers Time - Calle Ocho Campus

THIS WEEK'S ISSUE

School Messages

OJO! Last Family Update of the 2020-21 School Year

NEW! School Closed from Monday, June 28 - Monday July 5

NEW! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!! To All Families for a Successful Teacher & Staff Appreciation Collection

Academic Reminders

This Week! Parent Teacher Conferences for ALL Students - Wednesday, June 23

NEW! Week of June 21-25 Time to Return Technology, Pick Up Medication and Summer Packets, and More! 9:00am-3:00pm

NEW! Summer Packets Available for Students

NEW! Summer Learning Resources

UPDATED! New Schedule for Calle Ocho Field Day

Field Day Continues for All Students! - J.F. Cook Campus

Family Communications & Engagement

NEW! Keep In Touch With Each Other!

UPDATED! Update from the Community Session June 16 - Calle Ocho Campus

School Meals

Summer Meal Distribution from DCPS and Other Organizations

Heath & Safety

Virtual Learning in SY21-22 requires a Medical Form

Student & Family Supports

Student & Family Support Services

School Calendar and Upcoming Events

SCHOOL MESSAGES

OJO! Last Family Update of the 2020-21 School Year

This edition is our last family update of the 2020-21 school year. Expect to receive an End of the Year message from our Executive Director, Kristin Scotchmer in a few weeks. Regular school communications will begin mid summer.

NEW! School Closed from Monday, June 28 - Monday July 5

To provide our year round staff with a well-deserved and needed break, both Mundo Verde campuses will be completely closed from Monday, June 28 through Monday, July 5. Our reception will not be staffed. Phone messages and emails will be responded to when our campuses open again on Tuesday July 6.

NEW! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!! To All Families for a Successful Teacher & Staff Appreciation Collection

We want to share and celebrate that together, our parent communities raised $18,000 during the Teacher Appreciation Collection that ran from April 25 to May 23 across both campuses. This is truly heartwarming particularly given the hardships of this year. 

The total funds collected will be equitably distributed among all staff at JF Cook and Calle Ocho - from the classroom teacher to the front desk staff and everyone in between - in the form of electronic gift cards as an End of Year Appreciation Gift, on behalf of all parents and caregivers.

Thank you for your contributions and support. This will serve as a nice way to wrap a challenging year for our staff and show the warm appreciation from our families.

ACADEMIC REMINDERS

This Week! Parent Teacher Conferences for ALL Students - Wednesday, June 23

Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, June 23 for all students in PreK through 5th grade at both campuses. Please remember that students do not have school on June 23.

NEW! Week of June 21-25 Time to Return Technology, Pick Up Medication and Summer Packets, and More!
9:00am-3:00pm

Mundo Verde will be open from June 21-25 between 9:00am-3:00pm. During this time families can: 

  • Return chromebooks, chargers, hotspots and any equipment that was issued by the school 

  • Pick-up summer packets

  • Pick-up medication (as applicable)

  • Donate loaner clothing

  • Look through Lost and Found

  • Purchase Mundo Verde T-Shirts

NEW! Summer Packets Available for Students

Calle Ocho Campus: Printed packets are going home with students on their last days of in person learning or families can access them HERE. Virtual families can pick up packets when returning Chromebooks on campus. 

J.F. Cook Campus: Printed paper packets (for families who have designated a need for printed materials) will be available for pickup June 21-25.

NEW! Summer Learning Resources

In addition to Summer Packets, teachers and coaches want to offer a 30 DAY SUMMER LEARNING CALENDAR that includes daily activities, standards-aligned for each grade level! 

Literacy Benchmark Packets

Find below resources and information to support your child’s reading readiness for the upcoming school year! 

UPDATED! New Schedule for Calle Ocho Field Day

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we adjusted our field day schedule. We understand that after the challenges of this year, our children are looking forward to the end of year close out with their classmates and teachers, as well as a much anticipated Field Day. We have worked out a schedule to make sure all classes have an opportunity to participate in Field Day. We will host All On Campus PreK Classes on Monday and All On Campus Kinder/ 1st classes on Tuesday.

Please read THIS MESSAGE from Principal Naomi for full details.

Field Day Continues for All Students! - J.F. Cook Campus

Let's continue having fun, in community! 1st and 5th grade had a blast at field day last week; this week we look forward to Kinder and 4th grade fun!

To read more details about the location, dates and schedule by grade, t-shirt colors, and volunteering opportunities click HERE.

Please reach out to Assistant Principal Jenn if you have any questions at jkouakeu@mundoverdepcs.org.

  • Tuesday, June 22

    • Kinder, 9:30-11:00am

    • 4th grade, 11:30am-1:00pm

FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT

NEW! Keep In Touch With Each Other!

To facilitate communication among families, Mundo Verde is structuring an inclusive and open WhatsApp group that is free for all enrolled families. Whether arranging playdates, discussing homework, or sharing ideas for fall, you will soon be able to communicate with all the families in your child’s grade.  This is a way to build connections with the same group of families throughout your child’s time at Mundo Verde, you will be invited to join based on the year your child/ren will be promoted.

Everyone will be invited to join. No one is required to participate. Everyone who joins will be asked to follow a basic protocol for respectful and inclusive communications.

Try it over the summer! Tell us what you think! Make some new friends!

Keep an eye out for an invitation coming to you soon.

UPDATED! Update from the Community Session June 16 - Calle Ocho Campus

Calle Ocho families met to get to know one another better by hearing from each caregiver which focus of Comunidad motivates them to be engaged (creating an intentionally inclusive community, involving all families' strengths, advancing equity, among others. The group also revised the working draft of Comunidad's mission and vision and heard from Principal Naomi about opportunities for the group to support the school community over the summer.

Next Comunidad development meeting is on June 30 from 8:00-9:30pm. Please contact our Kindred representative, Savannah Keith Gress at savannah@kindredcommunities.org, if you plan to attend and would like to learn more.

SCHOOL MEALS

Summer Meal Distribution from DCPS and Other Organizations

There is daily meal distribution continuing through the summer from DCPS and other organizations. Here are some city wide summer food resources:

If you need food assistance during the summer and do not know how to access it, please reach out to meals@mundoverdepcs.org and we can direct you to resources near your home.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Virtual Learning in SY21-22 requires a Medical Form
Deadlines: June 23 and July 16

Distance learning for school year 2021-22 will only be available to students with a medical condition that requires distance learning due to COVID-19 as per the city-wide form. 

If you believe your child/ren qualifies for a medical exemption and must do virtual learning next fall, please complete these steps:

Due June 23, 2021

  1. Take this quick survey to indicate if you are considering remaining fully virtual for SY21-22 to help us plan. 

Due July 16, 2021

  1. Download the OSSE COVID-19 Medical Consent & Certification For Distance Learning, 2021-22 School Year form and complete Page 1. It’s an electronic form, but you can also print it out and write your answers. If you do it electronically, remember to save your work. You may also pick up a paper copy at our front desk.

  2. After Page 1 is done, give the form to your child’s doctor. They will need to complete Page 2, and sign and stamp it.

  3. Completed forms are due July 16, 2021. Please return completed forms to admissions@mundoverdepcs.org or J.F. Cook Campus Front Desk. These forms should not be returned to the school nurse.

Review this helpful Frequently Asked Questions document from the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE).

STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT

Student & Family Support Services

Visit the Student & Family Support section on our Reopening webpage to read more about the services we provide: Behavioral Health Supports for Parents, Social Worker at Mundo Verde, Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Support Group​, Student Services - Child Find, among others.

SY20-21 School Calendar

Upcoming Events:

  • June 21-25: Medications & Summer Packets Pickup AND Chromebook Return

  • June 21: Field Day PreK - Calle Ocho

  • June 22: Field Day Kinder & 1st Grade - Calle Ocho

  • June 22: Field Day Kinder & 4th grade - J.F. Cook

  • June 22: Last Day of School

  • June 23: Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences for ALL students 

Updates on Fall & Home Composting Training

Arrival Time - Calle Ocho Campus

THIS WEEK'S ISSUE

School Messages

NEW! Fall Updates: Top Five Things You Need to Know

UPDATED! Materials: Family Session, June 9

UPDATED! Fifth Grade Promotion Announcement

Academic Reminders

Parent Teacher Conferences for ALL Students - Wednesday, June 23

NEW! Medications and Printed Material Packets Pick Up - June 21-25, 9:00am-3:00pm, Both Campuses

Time to Return Student Chromebooks, June 21-25, 9:00am-3:00pm, Both Campuses

Field Day for All Students! - Calle Ocho Campus

Field Day Continues for All Students! - J.F. Cook Campus

Family Communications & Engagement

NEW! Community Family Session, June 16, 8:00am - Calle Ocho

School Meals

NEW! Summer School Meals

Heath & Safety

NEW! Virtual Learning in SY21-22 Requires a Medical Form

Do your Part for a Safe School Reopening and Get Vaccinated Now!

Extended Community

NEW! Ayuda: Free Immigration Advice - Friday, June 25

NEW! Home Composting Training!

Student & Family Supports

Help us Strengthen Our Mental/Behavioral Health Supports

Wellness Wednesdays and Supports for Parents in June at 5:30pm

Access to Food Benefits Through the P-EBT Program

Student & Family Support Services

School Calendar and Upcoming Events

June 8: Forthcoming Changes in Our School’s Leadership

SCHOOL MESSAGES

NEW! Fall Updates: Top Five Things You Need to Know

Dear Mundo Verde families, 

As our 2020-21 school year begins to draw to a close, I am sharing details regarding our work to be open every day for every student this coming fall. 

These details were shared in last week’s virtual session with families and the recording and slides from that session are posted to our website. During the session, families were able to provide feedback on plans and discuss topics in more depth in small, facilitated groups.  

Click HERE for the full message

UPDATED! Materials: Family Session, June 9

UPDATED! Fifth Grade Promotion Announcement

This Wednesday, June 16 we will celebrate our class of 2021! The promotion ceremony will recognize students for their accomplishments as learners and community stewards at Mundo Verde as they look ahead to a successful transition to middle school.

Join us at 11:00am with a live broadcast on our Mundo Verde Facebook page.

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ACADEMIC REMINDERS

Parent Teacher Conferences for ALL Students - Wednesday, June 23

Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, June 23 for all students in PreK through 5th grade at both campuses. Please contact your teacher to sign up for your virtual conference. Wednesday, June 23 there is no school for students.

NEW! Medications and Printed Material Packets Pick Up - June 21-25, 9:00am-3:00pm, Both Campuses

Medications - From June 21-25 from 9:00am-3:00pm both campuses will be open for families to pick up student medications. Please ask for Nurse LaShawn at J.F. Cook and Nurse Claudia at Calle Ocho.

Summer Materials - Printed summer activity packets will also be available for pickup. There will also be digital copies available to print at home. More details will be shared in next week’s Family Update. Stay tuned! 

Time to Return Student Chromebooks, June 21-25, 9:00am-3:00pm, Both Campuses

We will be collecting all technology (Chromebooks, chargers, and hotspots) that have been distributed to students for the school year 2020-21. Please bring all technology checked out to your child on their last day of in-person school. You can leave it in your child's classroom. If you forget to bring it the last day, please return to J.F. Cook La Casa’s or Calle Ocho’s front desk on June 21-25 between 9:00am-3:00pm. We will again distribute technology to students in August for the 2021-2022 school year. 

If your child will be attending the Summer Program, you will still need to return your technology unless the summer program requires it. Staff will ensure there is no damage and re-distribute the technology to you the same day.

If, for whatever reason, you are unable to drop off your computer and charger during the above dates and time, please send an email to platforms@mundoverdepcs.org.

Note: If you do not return your computer on the designated days or make alternative arrangements with your campus, you will be charged for the device. We reserve the right to deny entrance into future activities, such as Extended Day Program, until the device is returned or a payment plan is in place.

Field Day for All Students! - Calle Ocho Campus

It's time to CELEBRATE in community!

To read more details about the dates and schedule by grade and t-shirt colors click HERE

  • Thursday, June 17

    • For students who are virtual, we will host a Virtual Field Hour. 

  • Friday, June 18: 

    • PreK: Madreselvas/ Crisantemos, Violetas, Hierba de Mariposa/ Azaleas, Lirios de Agua

    • Kinder: Chayotes, Pepinos

  • Monday, June 21: 

    • PreK: Tréboles, Lavandas, Madreselvas, Crisantemos, Violetas/Azaleas, Hierba de Mariposa

  • Tuesday, June 22: 

    • Kinder: Rabanos, Calabazas

    • 1st Grade: Manzanos, Higueras, Durazneros, Cerezos

Field Day Continues for All Students! - J.F. Cook Campus

Let's continue having fun, in community! PreK, 2nd and 3rd grade had a blast at field day last week; this week we look forward to Kinder, 1st, 4th, and 5th grade fun!

To read more details about the location, dates and schedule by grade, t-shirt colors, and volunteering opportunities click HERE.

Please reach out to Assistant Principal Jenn if you have any questions at jkouakeu@mundoverdepcs.org.

  • Tuesday, June 15 

    • 1st grade, 9:30-11:00am

    • 5th grade, 11:30am-1:00pm

  • Tuesday, June 22 

    • Kinder, 9:30-11:00am

    • 4th grade, 11:30am-1:00pm

FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT

NEW! Community Family Session, Wednesday, June 16, 8:00pm - Calle Ocho Campus

All Calle Ocho families are invited to participate in a virtual session on Wednesday June 16 from 8:00-9:30pm to develop Comunidad, Calle Ocho’s version of a parent/caregiver organization.

The objective of this meeting is to outline what a caregiver organization could look like where all can collaborate to support the Calle Ocho community. The agenda will include community building, drafting a mission and vision for the organization, and discussing logistics for an initial Comunidad meeting where the draft documents will be reviewed by all. 

Stay tuned for the invitation and zoom link!

SCHOOL MEALS

NEW! Summer School Meals

Thank you to everyone who responded to the survey. Due to limited interest, we will not be continuing with meal pickup and delivery throughout the summer. Our J.F. Cook campus kitchen will prepare meals for the summer program only. 

The last day to pick up meals will be Friday, June 18 and the last meal deliveries will be made Tuesday, June 22. 

There is daily meal distribution continuing through the summer from DCPS and other organizations. Here are some city wide summer food resources:


If you need food assistance during the summer and do not know how to access it, please reach out to meals@mundoverdepcs.org and we can direct you to resources near your home.

HEALTH & SAFETY

NEW! Virtual Learning in SY21-22 Requires a Medical Form

We know many families have questions about returning to school and whether a fully virtual option will be offered next year. 

Distance learning for school year 2021-22 will only be available to students with a medical condition that requires distance learning due to COVID-19 as per the city-wide form. 

If you believe your child/ren qualifies for a medical exemption and must do virtual learning next fall, please complete these steps by Friday, July 16:

  1. Review this helpful Frequently Asked Questions document from the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE). 

  2. Take this quick survey to indicate if you are considering remaining fully virtual for SY21-22 to help us plan. Survey is due June 23, 2021.

  3. Download the OSSE COVID-19 Medical Consent & Certification For Distance Learning, 2021-22 School Year form and complete Page 1. It’s an electronic form, but you can also print it out and write your answers. If you do it electronically, remember to save your work. You may also pick up a paper copy at our front desk.

  4. After Page 1 is done, give the form to your child’s doctor. They will need to complete Page 2, and sign and stamp it.

  5. Completed forms are due July 16, 2021. Please return completed forms to admissions@mundoverdepcs.org or J.F. Cook Campus Front Desk. These forms should not be returned to the school nurse.

Do your Part for a Safe School Reopening and Get Vaccinated Now!

The COVID-19 vaccine is now authorized and available for anyone 12 and older. COVID-19 vaccines have been used under the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history, including studies in children 12 years and older. 

For answers to common questions about the vaccine from physicians and public health officials, check out THESE videos.

EXTENDED COMMUNITY

NEW! Ayuda: Free Immigration Advice - Friday, June 25

Ayuda will be offering free immigration advice and referrals over the phone on Friday, June 25. Clients who are interested should call 202-787-5311 on June 18 between 10:00am and 2:00pm to schedule a phone appointment. This virtual clinic is part of their ongoing effort to provide free, low-barrier consultations for clients who want immigration screening, brief advice, and referrals. Questions about the clinic should be directed to Irfana Anwer at Irfana.anwer@ayuda.com.

NEW! Home Composting Training!

Interested in learning more about how to compost at home? The DC Department of Public Works is offering several Home Composting trainings this June. Please note that you must be a resident of DC to participate. 

Vermicomposting (Worm): Tuesday, June 15, 5:00-7:00pm -  Register here

Backyard (Hot) Composting: Friday, June 18, 9:00-11:00am - Register here

STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT

Help us Strengthen Our Mental/Behavioral Health Supports

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) has launched a survey to learn about school behavioral health (SBH) services and supports at all public and public charter schools in DC. These surveys will provide schools with information on family perceptions of school behavioral health services. Mundo Verde will receive a report that can be used to help us complete our school work plans and to monitor delivery of SBH services.

 This is a survey to hear your thoughts about, and experiences with, mental/behavioral health. It is anonymous. Your responses will help schools in DC to improve mental/behavioral health services for students and families.

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY

Wellness Wednesdays and Supports for Parents in June at 5:30pm

Wellness Wednesdays topics for June are:

  • June 16: Human Connections: How Live Interactions Are Different ‘Post COVID

  • June 23: Caring for Others: How Did We Make It?

  • June 30: Working Differently ‘9 to 5’

 Join at 5:30pm at this link: https://bit.ly/2Ie8aoQ - Password: SPWW20

 Check out the updated Wellness Wednesdays flyer for June in English and Spanish.

Access to Food Benefits Through the P-EBT Program

P-EBT Program Information & Updates

The Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program provides food benefits on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. The benefits are provided to District families with eligible children who would normally receive free or reduced-price school meals if not for virtual and hybrid learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Student & Family Support Services

Visit the Student & Family Support section on our Reopening webpage to read more about the services we provide: Behavioral Health Supports for Parents, Social Worker at Mundo Verde, Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Support Group​, Student Services - Child Find, among others.

SY20-21 School Calendar

Upcoming Events:

  • June 15: Field Day 1st grade & 5th grade - J.F Cook

  • June 16: Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony

  • June 18: Field Day PreK - Calle Ocho

  • June 21-25: Medications & Summer Packets Pickup AND Chromebook Return

  • June 21: Field Day PreK - Calle Ocho

  • June 22: Field Day Kinder & 1st Grade - Calle Ocho

  • June 22: Field Day Kinder & 4th grade - J.F. Cook

  • June 22: Last Day of School

  • June 23: Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences for ALL students

Family Conversation with School Leaders & Mental Health Supports

Outdoor Wednesday - Calle Ocho Campus

THIS WEEK'S ISSUE

School Messages

SY21-22 School Calendar Coming Soon

Academic Reminders

Field Day for All Students! - J.F. Cook Campus

Field Day for All Students! - Calle Ocho Campus

Family Communications & Engagement

UPDATED! Planning for Fall: Family Conversation with School Leaders, June 9, 7:00pm

Board Meeting - June 10, 6:30pm

School Meals

Help Our Kitchen Team - Summer Meals Survey

Heath & Safety

NEW! Do your Part for a Safe School Reopening and Get Vaccinated Now!

Instructions for Innovative Asymptomatic Testing Program for COVID-19

Extended Community

Tell DC Council: DC students need unprecedented support in the wake of COVID-19

Student & Family Supports

NEW! Help us Strengthen Our Mental/Behavioral health Supports

NEW! Wellness Wednesdays and Supports for Parents in June at 5:30pm

NEW! Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) Program

Student & Family Support Services

School Calendar and Upcoming Events

May 31: Updates and Plans for Fall from our Executive Director, Kristin Scotchmer

Remember! Friday, June 11 is a regular school day for all students. Parent teacher conferences are on Wednesday, June 23.

SCHOOL MESSAGES

SY21-22 School Calendar Coming Soon

We continue in the process of collecting input from school leaders and the DCACTS union calendar committee to review and finalize the SY21-22 calendar. During this process we consider criteria such as:

  1. Number of days placed on the calendar to reflect our school’s compliance requirements, priorities, and school community values, including official holidays as well as student and teacher breaks.

  2. Religious holidays to honor the diversity of our community.

  3. Points of alignment and calendaring implications as it relates to DCPS calendar for the upcoming school year.

  4. Assessment cycles, as well as activities and events.

A final version of the calendar will be shared soon. In the meantime, we offer below a list of key dates we have identified that can help inform summer and fall planning for families.

ACADEMIC REMINDERS

Field Day for All Students! - J.F. Cook Campus

Let's have some fun, in community! 

To read more details about the location, dates and schedule by grade, t-shirt colors, and volunteering opportunities click HERE.

Please reach out to Assistant Principal Jenn if you have any questions at jkouakeu@mundoverdepcs.org.

Date Grade / Time
Thursday, June 10 2nd grade, 9:30am-11:00am
3rd grade, 11:30am-1:00pm
Tuesday, June 15 1st grade, 9:30am-11:00am
5th grade, 11:30am-1:00pm
Tuesday, June 22 Kinder, 9:30am-11:00am
4th grade, 11:30am-1:00pm
 

Field Day for All Students! - Calle Ocho Campus

It's time to CELEBRATE in community!

Date Grade / Plant Group
Thursday, June 17 All Virtual Classes Specials Day
Friday, June 18 PreK: Madreselvas/Crisantemos, Violetas, Hierba de Mariposa/Azaleas, Lirios de Agua
Kinder: Chayotes, Pepinos
Monday, June 21 PreK: Tréboles, Lavandas, Madreselvas, Crisantemos, Violetas/Azaleas, Hierba de Mariposa
Tuesday, June 22 Kinder: Rabanos, Calabazas
1st grade: Manzanos, Higueras, Durazneros, Cerezos


Please save the date and stay tuned for more details!

FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT

UPDATED! Planning for Fall: Family Conversation with School Leaders, June 9, 7:00pm

Join us for a conversation about our community effort to rebuild and recover together: Learn about plans for fall, contribute ideas, share concerns, and connect with families on Wednesday, June 9 at 7:00pm 

For details and zoom link, see the invitation sent via text message and email on June 4. Zoom link will be circulated again the day of the event.

Board Meeting - June 10, 6:30

The Mundo Verde Board of Directors will be holding a Board Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 10. All regular and special board meetings are open to the public, providing the opportunity for stakeholders to observe the board in action. The meeting will take place virtually from 6:30 to 8:30pm. The agenda includes discussion of SY21-22 budget, plans for fall opening, and board member terms and elections.

Please RSVP by Thursday, June 10 at 12:00pm HERE if you are planning to attend this meeting.

For questions related to the meeting email board@mundoverdepcs.org.

Information available on our website: Final board meeting agendas are available no less than 48 hours before a meeting. Minutes from all meetings are posted within 30 days of meetings to the board page on the website. Click HERE or find the board page through the About navigation tab.

SCHOOL MEALS

Help Our Kitchen Team - Summer Meals Survey

Help the kitchen team determine interest for the continuation of free meal distribution this summer by completing this 2 minute survey. Your input will assist us greatly in planning our summer services.

HEALTH & SAFETY

NEW! Do your Part for a Safe School Reopening and Get Vaccinated Now!

The COVID-19 vaccine is now authorized and available for anyone 12 and older. COVID-19 vaccines have been used under the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history, including studies in children 12 years and older. 

For answers to common questions about the vaccine from physicians and public health officials, check out THESE videos. 

Instructions for Innovative Asymptomatic Testing Program for COVID-19

Families who have completed the consent testing form for students learning in person can now have access to results after their children get tested. To read the instructions, click here: Sheild T3 COVID-19 Test Results Parent Portal Instructions

As a reference you can also read the initial announcement sent to families (on May 19) with in person learning students here: Innovative Program to Conduct Asymptomatic Testing for COVID-19 with Shield T3 at Mundo Verde.

EXTENDED COMMUNITY

Tell DC Council: DC students need unprecedented support in the wake of COVID-19

Mayor Bowser has announced that her budget proposal will include a 3.6 percent increase in the uniform per student funding formula and makes positive increases for our students furthest from opportunity.

This is a strong start, but setting our students up for their #StrongestYearYet calls for an increase of at least 4 percent per student and equitable funding to our at-risk students and English Language Learners by increasing funding dedicated to those groups.

We need the Council to go further. Use the link in this website to urge your council members to build on the mayor’s initial proposed education investments so that our schools have the resources they need to provide an equitable recovery.

STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT

NEW! Help us Strengthen Our Mental/Behavioral health Supports

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) has launched a survey to learn about school behavioral health (SBH) services and supports at all public and public charter schools in DC. These surveys will provide schools with information on family perceptions of school behavioral health services. Mundo Verde will receive a report that can be used to help us complete our school work plans and to monitor delivery of SBH services.

This is a survey to hear your thoughts about, and experiences with, mental/behavioral health. It is anonymous. Your responses will help schools in D.C. to improve mental/behavioral health services for students and families.

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY

NEW! Wellness Wednesdays and Supports for Parents in June at 5:30pm

Wellness Wednesdays topics for June are:

  • June 9: Emotional growth: A sea for change

  • June 16: Human Connections: How Live Interactions Are Different ‘Post COVID

  • June 23: Caring for Others: How Did We Make It?

  • June 30: Working Differently ‘9 to 5’

 Join at 5:30pm at this link: https://bit.ly/2Ie8aoQ - Password: SPWW20

 Check out the updated Wellness Wednesdays flyer for June in English and Spanish.

NEW! Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) Program

P-EBT Program Information & Updates

The Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program provides food benefits on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. The benefits are provided to District families with eligible children who would normally receive free or reduced-price school meals if not for virtual and hybrid learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Student & Family Support Services

Visit the Student & Family Support section on our Reopening webpage to read more about the services we provide: Behavioral Health Supports for Parents, Social Worker at Mundo Verde, Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Support Group​, Student Services - Child Find, among others.

SY20-21 School Calendar

Upcoming Events:

  • June 9: Network Session with ALL Families, 7:00pm 

  • June 10: Field Day 2nd grade & 3rd grade - J.F Cook

  • June 10: Board Meeting, 6:30pm

  • June 15: Field Day 1st grade & 5th grade - J.F Cook

  • June 16: Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony

  • June 18: Field Day PreK - Calle Ocho

  • June 21: Field Day PreK - Calle Ocho

  • June 22: Field Day Kinder & 1st Grade - Calle Ocho

  • June 22: Field Day Kinder & 4th grade - J.F. Cook

  • June 22: Last Day of School

  • June 23: Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences for ALL students

Field Days and Family Sessions

Outdoor Wednesdays - J.F. Cook Campus

Updates and Plans for Fall from our Executive Director, Kristin Scotchmer

THIS WEEK'S ISSUE

School Messages

Year-End Family Survey

NEW! May 27 Third Grade J.F. Cook Campus Expansion Update

NEW! SY21-22 School Calendar Coming Soon

Academic Reminders

NEW! Field Day for All Students - J.F. Cook Campus

NEW! Field Day for All Students - Calle Ocho Campus

Parent Teacher Conferences for ALL Students - Wednesday, June 23

Time to Return Student Chromebooks, June 23-25, 9:00am-3:00pm, Both Campuses

Outdoor Wednesdays - New June Dates

Family Communications & Engagement

NEW! Learn about Plans for Fall! Session with Families, June 9 at 7:00pm

NEW! Upcoming Board Meeting - June 10, 6:30 - 8:30pm

NEW! Virtual Family Session, June 2, 8:00pm - Calle Ocho Campus

UPDATED! Materials: Community Building Session, May 27 - Calle Ocho Campus

UPDATED! Materials: Coffee with the Principal, May 28 - J.F. Cook Campus

School Meals

NEW! Help Our Kitchen Team - Summer Meals Survey

Heath & Safety

Travel Reminder for Holiday Weekend, May 31

NEW! Instructions for Innovative Asymptomatic Testing Program for COVID-19

Extended Community

NEW! Tell DC Council: DC students need unprecedented support in the wake of COVID-19

Student & Family Supports

Student & Family Support Services

School Calendar and Upcoming Events

REMINDER! Monday, May 31 is a Holiday. School will be closed.

SCHOOL MESSAGES

Year-End Family Survey

Help Us Plan Your Child’s Fall Experience /

Ayúdenos a planificar la experiencia del otoño de su hijo/a


LAST CHANCE!

/ ¡ÚLTIMA OPORTUNIDAD!


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NEW! May 27 Third Grade J.F. Cook Campus Expansion Update

Click HERE to read the Third Grade Expansion Update sent by our J.F. Cook Campus Principal, Netta on May 27.

NEW! SY21-22 School Calendar Coming Soon!

We are currently in the process of collecting input from school leaders and the DCACTS union calendar committee to review and finalize the SY21-22 calendar. During this process we consider criteria such as:

  1. Number of days placed on the calendar to reflect our school’s compliance requirements, priorities, and school community values, including official holidays as well as student and teacher breaks.

  2. Religious holidays to honor the diversity of our community.

  3. Points of alignment and calendaring implications as it relates to DCPS calendar for the upcoming school year.

  4. Assessment cycles, as well as activities and events.

A final version of the calendar will be shared in the coming weeks. In the meantime, we offer below a list of key dates we have identified that can help inform summer and fall planning for families.

ACADEMIC REMINDERS

NEW! Field Day for All Students! - J.F. Cook Campus

As SY2020-2021 is winding down, it's time to CELEBRATE! Our students have persevered through a trying time. Let's have some fun, in community! 

Mundo Verde is busy preparing for an awesome field day experience for individual grades in June. See below for details:

To read more details about the location, dates and schedule by grade, t-shirt colors, and volunteering opportunities click HERE.

Please reach out to Assistant Principal Jenn if you have any questions at jkouakeu@mundoverdepcs.org.

NEW! Field Day for All Students! - Calle Ocho Campus

As SY2020-2021 is winding down, it's time to CELEBRATE! Our students have persevered through a trying time. Let's have some fun, in community! 

Mundo Verde is busy preparing for an awesome field day experience for individual grades in June. 

To read more details about the dates and schedule by grade click HERE

Please save the date and stay tuned for more details!

Parent Teacher Conferences for ALL students - Wednesday, June 23

Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, June 23 for all students in PreK through 5th grade at both campuses. Please contact your teacher to sign up for your virtual conference. 

Reminders:

  • Friday, June 11 is a regular school day for all students

  • Wednesday, June 23 there is no school for students

Time to Return Student Chromebooks, June 23-25, 9:00am-3:00pm, Both Campuses

We will be collecting all technology (Chromebooks, chargers, and hotspots) that have been distributed to students for the school year 2020-21. Please bring all technology checked out to your child on their last day of in-person school. You can leave it in your child's classroom. If you forget to bring it the last day, please return to J.F. Cook La Casa’s or Calle Ocho’s front desk on June 23-25 between 9:00am-3:00pm. We will again distribute technology to students in August for the 2021-2022 school year. 

If your child will be attending the Summer Program, you will still need to return your technology unless the summer program requires it. Staff will ensure there is no damage and re-distribute the technology to you the same day.

If, for whatever reason, you are unable to drop off your computer and charger during the above dates and time, please send an email to platforms@mundoverdepcs.org.

Note: If you do not return your computer on the designated days or make alternative arrangements with your campus, you will be charged for the device. We reserve the right to deny entrance into future activities, such as Extended Day Program, until the device is returned or a payment plan is in place.

Outdoor Wednesdays - New June Dates

We have opened new spots for Outdoor Wednesdays for both campuses on June 2 and June 9. These will be the last days of “Floreciendo”.

Take this opportunity for your child to participate in reading, and gardening & cooking activities in Spanish on Wednesdays from 8:30-9:45am or 10:15-11:30am.

How to Sign Up? This is a first-come, first-served sign up process. Please use the following link to register on your campus:

Reminder:

  • Students participating in these activities must complete the health screening in person at arrival.

  • Wear a mask, bring a water bottle, and wear gear for rain or shine.

  • Each student must attend the campus they normally attend.

Please note that this activity does not count as attendance, so students must complete their Wednesday task at Firefly to avoid being marked absent.

FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT

NEW! Learn about Plans for Fall! Session with Families, June 9, 7:00pm

Save the date to join school leaders on Wednesday, June 9 from 7:00-9:00pm for a session with families to hear about and provide input to plans for fall.

NEW! Upcoming Board Meeting - June 10, 6:30 - 8:30pm

The Mundo Verde Board of Directors will be holding a Board Regular Meeting this week on Thursday, June 10. All regular and special board meetings are open to the public, providing the opportunity for stakeholders to observe the board in action. The meeting will take place virtually from 6:30 to 8:30pm. The agenda includes discussion of SY21-22 budget and plans for fall opening.

For questions related to the meeting email board@mundoverdepcs.org.

Information available on our website: Final board meeting agendas are available no less than 48 hours before a meeting. Minutes from all meetings are posted within 30 days of meetings. Click HERE.

NEW! Virtual Family Session, June 2, 8:00pm - Calle Ocho Campus

All Calle Ocho families/caregivers are invited to participate in a virtual session on Wednesday, June 2 from 8:00-9:30pm to develop Comunidad, along with Principal Naomi and our partner organization, Kindred. We will spend time building community and envisioning how we can create an organization where all can collaborate to support the Calle Ocho community. 

Please contact our Kindred representative, Savannah Keith Gress, if you would like to participate at savannah@kindredcommunities.org.

UPDATED! Materials From The Community Building Session, May 27 - Calle Ocho Campus

Thanks to families who participated in the Community Building Session at Calle Ocho Campus. If you missed the session or you want to review the presentation or the recording, please click below:

UPDATED! Materials From The Coffee with the Principal, May 28 - J.F. Cook Campus

Thanks to families who participated in the Coffee with the Principal at J.F. Campus. If you missed the session or you want to review the presentation or the recording, please click below:

SCHOOL MEALS

NEW! Help Our Kitchen Team - Summer Meals Survey

Help the kitchen team determine interest for the continuation of free meal distribution this summer by completing this 2 minute survey. Your input will assist us greatly in planning our summer services.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Travel Reminder for Holiday Weekend, May 31

If your family is planning to travel for Memorial Day weekend, please do so safely and practice precautions, such as wearing a mask and hand hygiene.

Students enrolled on in-person learning who choose to travel outside of the DMV to a state or country on the DC Health high-risk list (here) MUST do the following process to return to in-person learning even without symptoms:

  • [UPDATED] Per DC Health’s Guidance for Travel, unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals who have traveled domestically to any place other than Maryland or Virginia must either (1) not attend school for 10 days after returning, or (2) not attend school until tested for COVID-19 three to five days after returning AND receive a negative COVID-19 viral test. PCR test required for Mundo Verde.

  • [UPDATED] Per DC Health’s Guidance for Travel, unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals who have traveled internationally must either (1) not attend school for 10 days after returning, or (2) not attend school for seven days after returning, get tested for COVID-19 three to five days after returning, AND receive a negative COVID-19 viral test. Even if the test is negative, the individual must still not attend school for seven days.

  • An individual who has tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 90 days or is fully vaccinated may be admitted immediately after domestic or international travel if they do not have any COVID-19 symptoms. 

    • They should get a COVID-19 test three to five days after international travel

  • Any individual with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 must not enter the school building.

NEW! Instructions for Innovative Asymptomatic Testing Program for COVID-19

Families who have completed the consent testing form for students learning in person can now have access to results after their children get tested. To read the instructions, click here: Sheild T3 COVID-19 Test Results Parent Portal Instructions

As a reference you can also read the initial announcement sent to families (on May 19) with in person learning students here: Innovative Program to Conduct Asymptomatic Testing for COVID-19 with Shield T3 at Mundo Verde.

EXTENDED COMMUNITY

NEW! Tell DC Council: DC Students Need Unprecedented Support in the Wake of COVID-19

Mayor Bowser has announced that her budget proposal will include a 3.6 percent increase in the uniform per student funding formula and makes positive increases for our students furthest from opportunity.

This is a strong start, but setting our students up for their #StrongestYearYet calls for an increase of at least 4 percent per student and equitable funding to our at-risk students and English Language Learners by increasing funding dedicated to those groups.

We need the Council to go further. Use the link in this website to urge your council members to build on the mayor’s initial proposed education investments so that our schools have the resources they need to provide an equitable recovery.

STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT

Student & Family Support Services

Visit the Student & Family Support section on our Reopening webpage to read more about the services we provide: Behavioral Health Supports for Parents, Social Worker at Mundo Verde, Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Support Group​, Student Services - Child Find, among others.

SY20-21 School Calendar

Upcoming Events:

  • May 31: Holiday - School Closed

  • June 1: PreK Field Day - J.F. Cook Campus

  • June 2: Virtual Family Session - Calle Ocho Campus, 8:00pm

  • June 9: Network Session with Families, 7:00pm

  • June 10: Board Meeting, 6:30pm

  • June 16: Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony

  • June 17: Rain Day - Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony

  • June 22: Last Day of School

  • June 23: NEW DATE! Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences for ALL students 

Year-End Family Survey & Travel Reminders

To learn more about Brood X cicada emergence, check out this website

THIS WEEK'S ISSUE

School Messages

NEW! Year-End Family Survey

NEW! May 18 Expansion Updates from J.F. Cook Campus

NEW! May 18 Expansion Updates from Calle Ocho Campus

NEW! May 18 Fifth Grade J.F. Cook Campus Expansion Update

NEW! SY21-22 School Calendar Coming Soon

Academic Reminders

NEW! Parent Teacher Conferences for ALL students - Wednesday, June 23

NEW! Time to Return Student Chromebooks, June 23-25, 9:00am-3:00pm, Both Campuses

UPDATED! Outdoor Wednesdays - New June Dates

Family Communications & Engagement

UPDATED! Community Building Session, May 27, 7:30pm - Calle Ocho Campus

UPDATED! Coffee with the Principal, May 28, 9:00am - J.F. Cook Campus

LAST DAY! Teacher & Staff Appreciation Collection

Admissions

One-on-One Support for Re-Enrollment Process

School Meals

School Meals Announcements

Heath & Safety

NEW! Travel Reminder for Holiday Weekend, May 31

NEW! Clarification About Returning to School After Presenting COVID-19 Symptoms

NEW! Innovative Asymptomatic Testing Program for COVID-19

COVID-19 Asymptomatic Testing At BOTH Campuses

Mundo Verde’s Mask Guidelines Are Not Changing

Summer Program

NEW! Summer Program Updates

Extended Community

NEW! DC Safe Routes to School Survey for Families

NEW! Start National Bike Month Off on Two Wheels!

NEW! Internet Access Opportunities in DC

Virtual Summer Camp Opportunity for FARM Families

Help Paying for Internet/WiFi for FARM Families

Student & Family Supports

NEW! May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Student & Family Support Services

School Calendar and Upcoming Events

SCHOOL MESSAGES

NEW! Year-End Family Survey

Please help shape what your school looks like next year by completing this quick, fun, 5-minute survey.

Click here for the survey in English and Spanish

This survey seeks input from families to help design the best possible student experiences for next year and to help us better understand expectations and priorities.

Analytic findings will be shared in the family update and within the family portal on the school website. The password for the Family Portal is: mundo

NEW! May 18 Expansion Updates from J.F. Cook Campus

Our J.F. Cook Campus Principal, Netta, shared updates on our continued expansion of on-campus learning on May 18. If you have not had the opportunity to read, please click HERE.

NEW! May 18 Expansion Updates from Calle Ocho Campus

Our Calle Ocho Campus Principal, Naomi, shared updates on our continued expansion of on-campus learning on May 18. If you have not had the opportunity to read, please click HERE.

NEW! May 18 Fifth Grade J.F. Cook Campus Expansion Update

We are very excited to expand on-campus learning for our 5th grade students. We are optimistic that we will be able to provide a seat for many if not all students who would like to be on campus, while also ensuring students remaining virtual continue to be taught by the 5th grade teachers. 

Click HERE to read the Fifth Grade Expansion Update sent by our J.F. Cook Campus Principal, Netta on May 18.

NEW! SY21-22 School Calendar Coming Soon

We are still working on collecting input from school leaders and the DCACTS union calendar committee to review and finalize the SY21-22 calendar.

ACADEMIC REMINDERS

NEW! Parent Teacher Conferences for ALL students - Wednesday, June 23

Parent Teacher Conferences have been moved from Friday, June 11 to Wednesday, June 23 for all students in PreK through 5th grade at both campuses. Teachers will have sign-ups available soon. 

Reminders:

  • Friday, June 11 is a regular school day for all students

  • Wednesday, June 23 there is no school for students

NEW! Time to Return Student Chromebooks, June 23-25, 9:00am-3:00pm, Both Campuses

We will be collecting all technology (Chromebooks, chargers, and hotspots) that have been distributed to students for the school year 2020-21. Please bring all technology checked out to your child on their last day of in-person school. You can leave it in your child's classroom. If you forget to bring it the last day, please return to J.F. Cook La Casa’s or Calle Ocho’s front desk on June 23-25 between 9:00am-3:00pm. We will again distribute technology to students in August for the 2021-2022 school year. 

If your child will be attending the Summer Program, you will still need to return your technology unless the summer program requires it. Staff will ensure there is no damage and re-distribute the technology to you the same day.

If, for whatever reason, you are unable to drop off your computer and charger during the above dates and time, please send an email to platforms@mundoverdepcs.org.

Note: If you do not return your computer on the designated days or make alternative arrangements with your campus, you will be charged for the device. We reserve the right to deny entrance into future activities, such as Extended Day Program, until the device is returned or a payment plan is in place.

NEW! New June Dates for Outdoor Activities on Wednesdays

We have opened new spots for both campuses on June 2 and June 9. These will be the last days of Florciendo.

Take this opportunity for your child to participate in reading, and gardening & cooking activities in Spanish on Wednesdays from 8:30-9:45am or 10:15-11:30am.

How to Sign Up? This is a first-come, first-served sign up process. Please use the following link to register on your campus:

Reminder:

  • Students participating in these activities must complete the health screening in person at arrival.

  • Wear a mask, bring a water bottle, and wear gear for rain or shine.

  • Each student must attend the campus they normally attend.

Please note that this activity does not count as attendance, so students must complete their Wednesday task at Firefly to avoid being marked absent.

FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT

UPDATED! Community Building Session, May 27, 7:30pm - Calle Ocho Campus

Join our Calle Ocho Principal, Naomi, for a Virtual Session on Thursday, May 27 from 7:30-9:00pm. We will spend time building community through connections, we will hear about plans for building development and campus growth, and we will have time to answer questions.

Stay tuned for the invitation and zoom link!

UPDATED! Coffee with the Principal, May 28, 9:00am - J.F. Cook Campus

Join our J.F. Cook Principal, Netta, for a Cafecito this Friday, May 28 from 9:00-10:00am to chat about expansion updates, end of the year activities, resources for the summer, and community building. 

Stay tuned for the invitation and zoom link!

LAST DAY! Teacher & Staff Appreciation Collection

Thank you to all parents and caregivers who have been able to contribute to the "Teacher & Staff Appreciation Collection". If you have not had the opportunity to contribute and want to, today is your last chance!

Contributions can be made via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BZTU3KGNVU7JA&source=url or by scanning the QR code. 

If you have any questions, please contact Classroom Liaison Coordinators: 

ADMISSIONS

One-on-One Support for Re-Enrollment Process

The Admissions team is happy to support families with the re-enrollment process through one-on-one meetings via Zoom, phone call, or email. If you have specific questions or need to contact us, call our front desk J.F. Cook (202) 750-7060 or Calle Ocho (202) 803-8967 or email admissions@mundoverdepcs.org to schedule an appointment with our admission team between 10:00 am to 2:00pm.

We are available Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm for any questions or concerns.

SCHOOL MEALS

School Meals Announcements

While we continue welcoming more students to our building, some adjustments need to be done in order to ensure every student has access to school meals services.

  • Meals for In Person Learning at Calle Ocho Campus: When you sign up for meals, please allow one week notice, as we send orders to Genuine Foods one week in advance.

  • Meals for Virtual Learning at J.F. Cook Campus FARM Families: Meals pick up for virtual learners is on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3:00-4:00pm on the back patio.

  • Meal Delivery Service: Students attending on-campus learning 2-days or 4-days per week are no longer eligible to receive delivery.

Reminders: 

  • If your child has forgotten their home lunch, call the school and we will provide a school lunch that day. Any attempted food deliveries will be held by the front desk staff and returned to parents at dismissal.

  • As part of our Wellness Policy (ENG / SPA), Mundo Verde promotes nutritious food at school, even when that food is sent from home.

  • If a student brings food that does not align with our Bringing Food to School Guide (you can find it in English or Spanish), we will guide the student to keep the food in their backpack and  provide them with a nutritious school meal. 

  • All extra foods offered on campus during the school day as a special occasion will also meet or exceed the USDA Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards and DC Healthy Schools Act standards.

For full information regarding meals, please visit the School Meals section of the school reopening webpage.

HEALTH & SAFETY

NEW! Travel Reminder for Holiday Weekend, May 31

If your family is planning to travel for Memorial Day weekend, please do so safely and practice precautions, such as wearing a mask and hand hygiene.

Students enrolled on in-person learning who choose to travel outside of the DMV to a state or country on the DC Health high-risk list (here) MUST do the following process to return to in-person learning even without symptoms:

  • Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals who have traveled to any place other than Maryland or Virginia must either 

    • (1) not attend school for 10 days after returning, or 

    • (2) not attend school for seven days after returning, get tested for with COVID-19 PCR test three to five days after returning, AND receive a negative COVID-19 PCR viral test. Even if the test is negative, the individual must still not attend school for seven days.

  • An individual who has tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 90 days or is fully vaccinated may be admitted immediately after domestic or international travel if they do not have any COVID-19 symptoms. 

    • They should get a COVID-19 test three to five days after international travel

  • Any individual with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 must not enter the school building.

NEW! Clarification About Returning to School After Presenting COVID-19 Symptoms

In order to return to school in person after presenting symptoms consistent to COVID-19 or after traveling to a high-risk state or country, a negative PCR test is required. A rapid test will not be accepted. You are welcome to get a rapid test in addition to the PCR test however that result will not be accepted. Please include the email covid19@mundoverdepcs.org on any communication related to COVID. Apologies for any confusion related to this protocol.

NEW! Innovative Asymptomatic Testing Program for COVID-19

We are excited to announce that our school has been selected to participate in an innovative program to conduct asymptomatic testing for COVID-19 for the remainder of this school year with Shield T3. The Shield T3 COVID-19 is a saliva-based test developed by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and is now used in some Baltimore public schools and several universities in the Washington, DC area. 

To read the full announcement shared with in-person learning families on Wednesday May 19, please click here: Innovative Program to Conduct Asymptomatic Testing for COVID-19 with Shield T3 at Mundo Verde

COVID-19 Asymptomatic Testing At BOTH Campuses

The Children's School Services team is now taking over asymptomatic testing also of students from the DC Department of Health at BOTH campuses. This transition may take a few weeks and your previously submitted consent forms should be honored. Following CDC testing guidelines, the nurse will only test 10% of the population. You will not be notified of a negative result, meaning if you do not receive a notification from Children's, your child tested negative. If your child tests positive, both you and the school will be notified of the result. 

If your child is enrolled for on-campus learning, and you have not filled out the COVID-19 Testing Consent Form, you can find it in your enrollment packet.  

Mundo Verde’s Mask Guidelines Are Not Changing

Our school is aware of the new guidelines surrounding wearing masks for individuals who are fully vaccinated. This is to reiterate that Mundo Verde's mask guidelines are not changing. 

As a reminder: 

  • All students and staff are required to wear a mask while on campus except for designated times such as lunch.

  • All visitors are required to wear a mask. 

  • All families and authorized pick ups are required to wear a mask during arrival and dismissal. 

  • Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community safe!

SUMMER PROGRAM

NEW! Summer Program Updates

Families began receiving acceptance letters as of May 21. These letters are being sent by email. We thank you for your patience and understanding around prioritizing at-risk (city definition) and students with disabilities.

We are able to accept more than 120 students, and it is critical that families who wish to accept their invitations do so immediately by following the instructions indicated on their acceptance letter. Decisions are hard when there is more demand for a program than we can accommodate.  

While we hoped to offer a virtual program for families who expressed interest, please know we are unable to do so due to lack of staffing. Instead, we will focus all our human resources on offering a high quality in-person summer program.  Please see information below about a virtual summer program offered by FLOC that is free for FARM eligible families.

If you have questions or require clarification, please reach out to Gloria Quirarte, our Director of Extended Day Programming at summer@mundoverdepcs.org.

EXTENDED COMMUNITY

NEW! DC Safe Routes to School Survey for Families

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is conducting a survey for families from Kinder to 8th grade to collect information for their DC Safe Routes to School Program. 

We invite families to participate in this survey that will provide us with the necessary information for the safety of our students for the arrival and departure time.

Survey in English: https://tinyurl.com/DCSRTS-EN

Survey in Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/DCSRTS-SPAN

NEW! Start National Bike Month Off on Two Wheels!

This spring, goDCgo is offering District school staff up to $250 towards a new bike used for commuting. If you or your staff have recently purchased a bike or plan to buy one, get rewarded for doing your part to reduce congestion and improve air quality in DC. The only requirements are that participants work at a District school and use the bike for commuting around DC. Those who are interested can learn more at goDCgo.com/bike-incentive.

NEW! Internet Access Opportunities in DC

Internet access is the first and most basic step to digital equity. DC residents in need of in-home internet subscription assistance have several options available to them: Internet for All provided by the Bowser Administration and the Federal Communications Commission's new Emergency Broadband Benefits program.

For more information click here

Virtual Summer Camp Opportunity for FARM Families

FLOC (For the Love of Children) is offering an online summer camp with activities in areas such as Web Design, Art Expression, Nutrition and Fitness and more, as well as 1:1 tutoring.  The program runs from June 28 to August 6 and is free to families who qualify for FARM.  You must apply online.  Space is limited.

If you need support, please send an email to rando@floc.org or call at (202) 349-3517.

Help Paying for Internet/WiFi for FARM Families

 The US Department of Education is sponsoring an Emergency Broadband Benefits Program to help FARM-eligible families pay for Internet.  The program offers up to $50/month to pay for broadband service and can be used at several different area providers including Comcast, RCN, Cricket, T-Mobile and over 20 others.

For more details and apply, visit the Emergency Broadband Benefits Program website.

STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT

NEW! May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Mental health awareness month was established to raise awareness about mental health and to fight stigma, educate people about mental health, and support those who live with mental health complications. Please join the mental health team in staff and student facing activities during the last week of May to commemorate mental health awareness month.  

If you are experiencing mental health challenges, know that you are not alone! 

Find below information about activities for this week and the ways you and your family can participate:

  • Mental Health Awareness (ENG / SPA) - May 23-26

  • Mental Health Poster Contest (ENG / SPA)  - Deadline May 25

  • Wear Green (ENG / SPA) - May 26

Student & Family Support Services

Visit the Student & Family Support section on our Reopening webpage to read more about the services we provide: Behavioral Health Supports for Parents, Social Worker at Mundo Verde, Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Support Group​, Student Services - Child Find, among others.

SY20-21 School Calendar

Upcoming Events:

  • May 27: Virtual Session with Families, 7:30pm - Calle Ocho Campus

  • May 28: Coffee with the Principal, 9:00am - J.F. Cook

  • June 9: NEW DATE! Network Session with Families 

  • June 16: Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony

  • June 17: Rain Day - Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony

  • June 22: Last Day of School

  • June 23: NEW DATE! Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences for ALL students 

Board Meeting and School Meals Announcements

Outdoor Wednesdays - J.F. Cook Campus

THIS WEEK'S ISSUE

Family Communications & Engagement

CANCELED! Coffee with Principal, May 21 - Calle Ocho Campus

Community Building Session, May 27, 7:30pm - Calle Ocho Campus

Coffee with the Principal, May 28, 9:00am - J.F. Cook Campus

NEW! Earth Month - Food Challenge!

Last Week to Contribute to The Teacher & Staff Appreciation Collection

Board of Directors

Upcoming Board Meeting with Public Comment - May 20, 6:30 - 8:30pm

Admissions

One-on-One Support for Re-Enrollment Process

School Meals

NEW! School Meals Announcements

Heath & Safety

NEW! NOW COVID-19 Asymptomatic Testing At BOTH Campuses!

NEW! Thank You for Your Support During Arrival and Dismissal!!

CORRECTION! Walk-Up Vaccination Sites Open to DC Residents 12 and Older

Mundo Verde’s Mask Guidelines Are Not Changing

Extended Community

NEW! Virtual Summer Camp Opportunity for FARM Families

NEW! Help Paying for Internet/WiFi for FARM Families

Student & Family Supports

Student & Family Support Services

School Calendar and Upcoming Events

Year-End Family Survey - Coming Soon!

Watch this space for the upcoming year-end family survey – your chance to provide important feedback.

FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT

CANCELED! Coffee with Principal, May 21 - Calle Ocho Campus

The May 21 Coffee with Calle Ocho Principal Naomi has been canceled. Please join Principal Naomi on May 27 to build connections and community.

Community Building Session, May 27, 7:30pm - Calle Ocho Campus

Join our Calle Ocho Principal, Naomi, for a Virtual Session on Thursday, May 27 from 7:30-9:00pm. We will spend time building community through connections as well as hear more opportunities to participate in building Comunidad.

Coffee with Principal, May 28 - J.F. Cook Campus

Join our J.F. Cook Principal, Netta, for a Coffee on May 28 from 9:00-10:00am.

NEW! Earth Month - Food Challenge!

Shoutout to all of the families who participated in and completed the 2021 Make the Most of Food challenge! We had 27 participants throughout the month and by the end of the challenge, families had some tips to share. Ms. Kiko avoided wasting foods like pea shoots, chives, and dill during this challenge by adding these ingredients to delicious frittatas! Yum!

Calle Ocho mom, Annie Wolfson, and her family make their own veggie stocks with carrot, onion, celery scraps. Annie boils the scraps (plus maybe a smashed garlic or two and a bay leaf) in a pot of water covering the pile of scraps by about an inch for at least an hour. Let cool, strain, and freeze for later use. Annie and her family also use a Solar Green Cone food digester for composting!

Ms. Carissa and her family eat a lot of avocados. Since avocado pits can take a long time to break down in the compost, Ms. Carissa propagates the seeds to regrow trees from the pits rather than composting them. These little trees make great gifts for friends! You can regrow lots of foods from scraps, like lettuce, celery, sweet potatoes, and more. Ms. Carissa and her family also save a lot of jars and cans. Glass jars make great drinking cups, vases, are excellent for food storage, and work really well for plant propagation.

If you want to learn more about composting and reducing your food waste, please reach out to Carissa Tidado-Marks, our school garden & sustainability coordinator, at ctiradomarks@mundoverdepcs.org, anytime and she will support you.

Last Week to Contribute to The Teacher & Staff Appreciation Collection

Take advantage of the last few days to contribute to the "Teacher & Staff Appreciation Collection" if you have not done so already. This collection allows parents and caregivers to recognize all teachers and staff from both campuses in an equitable manner.

The collection is open until May 23. Contributions can be made via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BZTU3KGNVU7JA&source=url or by scanning the QR code.

Questions? Please contact Classroom Liaison Coordinators: 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Upcoming Board Meeting with Public Comment - May 20, 6:30 - 8:30pm

The Mundo Verde Board of Directors will host its next meeting this Thursday, May 20 from 6:30-8:30pm. In an effort to connect with our school community, the board is opening this meeting to public comment, providing an opportunity for families to share thoughts and concerns regarding our SY21-22 budget and plans for the fall.

If you plan to join, please RSVP here by Wednesday, May 19 at 12:00pm. The form will give you the option to indicate if you wish to make public comment or just wish to observe the meeting.  If you are planning to make a public comment in person or send a written comment, please read this document to learn about guidance and deadlines. Details on zoom link and password will be distributed early on the same day of the meeting to those who register. 

For questions related to the meeting or to submit written public comment, please email board@mundoverdepcs.org.

ADMISSIONS

One-on-One Support for Re-Enrollment Process

The Admissions team is happy to support families with the re-enrollment process through one-on-one meetings via Zoom, phone call, or email. If you have specific questions or need to contact us, call our front desk J.F. Cook (202) 750-7060 or Calle Ocho (202) 803-8967 or email admissions@mundoverdepcs.org to schedule an appointment with our admission team between 10:00 am to 2:00pm.

We are available Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm for any questions or concerns.  

SCHOOL MEALS

NEW! School Meals Announcements

While we continue welcoming more students to our building, some adjustments need to be done in order to ensure every student has access to school meals services.

  • Meals for In Person Learning at Calle Ocho Campus: When you sign up for meals, please allow one week notice, as we send orders to Genuine Foods one week in advance.

  • Meals for Virtual Learning at J.F. Cook Campus FARM Families: Meals pick up for virtual learners is on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3:00-4:00pm on the back patio.

  • Meal Delivery Service: Students attending on-campus learning 2-days or 4-days per week are no longer eligible to receive delivery.


Reminders: 

  • If your child has forgotten their home lunch, call the school and we will provide a school lunch that day. Any attempted food deliveries will be held by the front desk staff and returned to parents at dismissal.

  • As part of our Wellness Policy (ENG / SPA), Mundo Verde promotes nutritious food at school, even when that food is sent from home.

  • If a student brings food that does not align with our Bringing Food to School Guide (you can find it in English or Spanish), we will guide the student to keep the food in their backpack and  provide them with a nutritious school meal. 

  • All extra foods offered on campus during the school day as a special occasion will also meet or exceed the USDA Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards and DC Healthy Schools Act standards.

For full information regarding meals, please visit the School Meals section of the school reopening webpage.

HEALTH & SAFETY

NEW! NOW COVID-19 Asymptomatic Testing At BOTH Campuses!

The Children's School Services team is now taking over asymptomatic testing also of students from the DC Department of Health at BOTH campuses. This transition may take a few weeks and your previously submitted consent forms should be honored. Following CDC testing guidelines, the nurse will only test 10% of the population. You will not be notified of a negative result, meaning if you do not receive a notification from Children's, your child tested negative. If your child tests positive, both you and the school will be notified of the result. 

If your child is enrolled for on-campus learning, and you have not filled out the COVID-19 Testing Consent Form, you can find it in your enrollment packet.

NEW! Thank You for Your Support During Arrival and Dismissal!!

While we continue working to bring more students to our buildings, we would like to express our gratitude for your support during our arrival and dismissal process. 

As a reminder, find below the Arrival & Dismissal Routines for both campuses:

CORRECTION! Walk-Up Vaccination Sites Open to DC Residents 12 and Older

DC residents who and between 12 and 15 years old can now get vaccinated at any location offering the Pfizer vaccine. For more details, please visit the DC Health website here.

Mundo Verde’s Mask Guidelines Are Not Changing

Our school is aware of the new guidelines surrounding wearing masks for individuals who are fully vaccinated. This is to reiterate that Mundo Verde's mask guidelines are not changing.

As a reminder: 

  • All students and staff are required to wear a mask while on campus except for designated times such as lunch.

  • All visitors are required to wear a mask. 

  • All families and authorized pick ups are required to wear a mask during arrival and dismissal. 

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community safe!

EXTENDED COMMUNITY

NEW! Virtual Summer Camp Opportunity for FARM Families

FLOC (For the Love of Children) is offering an online summer camp with activities in areas such as Web Design, Art Expression, Nutrition and Fitness and more, as well as 1:1 tutoring.  The program runs from June 28 to August 6 and is free to families who qualify for FARM.  You must apply online.  Space is limited.

If you need support, please send an email to rando@floc.org or call at (202) 349-3517.

NEW! Help paying for Internet/WiFi for FARM Families

The US Department of Education is sponsoring an Emergency Broadband Benefits Program to help FARM-eligible families pay for Internet.  The program offers up to $50/month to pay for broadband service and can be used at several different area providers including Comcast, RCN, Cricket, T-Mobile and over 20 others.

For more details and apply, visit the Emergency Broadband Benefits Program website.

STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT

Student & Family Support Services

Visit the Student & Family Support section on our Reopening webpage to read more about the services we provide: Behavioral Health Supports for Parents, Social Worker at Mundo Verde, Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Support Group​, Student Services - Child Find, among others.

SY20-21 School Calendar

Upcoming Events:

  • May 21: CANCELED! Coffee with the Principal - Calle Ocho

  • May 27: Virtual Session with Families, 7:30pm - Calle Ocho Campus

  • May 28: Coffee with the Principal, 9:00am - J.F. Cook

  • June 9: NEW DATE! Network Session with Families 

  • June 16: Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony

  • June 22: Last Day of School

  • June 23: NEW DATE! Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences for ALL students

Coffee with the Principals and Re-Enrolment Support

Outdoor Wednesdays - Calle Ocho Campus

THIS WEEK'S ISSUE

School Messages

NEW! May 3 Message on Fall Reopening

NEW! Fourth Grade J.F. Cook Campus Expansion Update

Fifth Grade Promotion Announcement

Admissions

NEW! Support for Re-Enrollment Process

Academic Reminders

UPDATED! Spaces Available for Outdoor Activities on Wednesdays

NEW! Packet Pick Up, May 13 & 14, 9:00am to 3:00pm - J.F. Cook Campus

Heath & Safety

NEW! COVID-19 Asymptomatic Testing Update - J.F. Cook Campus Only

NEW! Reminder of New Arrival and Dismissal Times - J.F. Cook Campus

Reminder for New Arrival and Dismissal Times - Calle Ocho Campus

NEW! Children's National Hospital is Vaccinating Individuals Aged 16-22 Years Old AND Pre-Registering Children Aged 12 or Older

Mundo Verde’s Mask Guidelines Are Not Changing

Students Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms or With a Positive COVID-19 Test Result

DC Health: Walk-Up No Appointment Needed Vaccinations Available

Board of Directors

NEW! Upcoming Board Meeting with Public Comment - May 20, 6:30 - 8:30pm

Family Communications & Engagement

NEW! Save the Date! Coffee with Principal, May 21 - Calle Ocho Campus

NEW! Save the Date! Virtual Session, May 27 - Calle Ocho Campus

NEW! Save the Date! Coffee with the Principal, May 28, 9:00am - J.F. Cook Campus

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Collection Open Until May 23

Summer Program

Summer Program Updates

School Meals

School Meals Sign Up for On-Campus Learning

Student & Family Supports

Assistance with Rent and Utilities

Student & Family Support Services

School Calendar and Upcoming Events

SCHOOL MESSAGES

NEW! May 3 Message on Fall Reopening

We know that for many Mundo Verde families/caregivers the details of our plans for Fall are critical to your decisions about enrollment. We appreciate how difficult it has been to make important family decisions with so many things changing quickly and with incomplete information about what is yet to come. While we cannot eliminate the uncertainty we all face, this message from May 3 includes details regarding Fall that we hope will be helpful.

NEW! Fourth Grade J.F. Cook Campus Expansion Update

We are very excited to expand on-campus learning for our 4th grade students. We are optimistic that we will be able to provide a seat for students who would like to be on campus while also ensuring students remaining virtual continue to be taught by the 4th grade teachers. Click HERE to read the Fourth Grade Expansion Update sent by our J.F. Cook Campus Principal, Netta.

Fifth Grade Promotion Announcement

We are happy to announce that after completing an extraordinary year, our 5th grade students and their families will have a promotion ceremony that is equally extraordinary!! We have secured space at Audi Field, the home stadium of DC United. Our ceremony will take place on June 16.

ADMISSIONS

NEW! Support for Re-Enrollment Process

The Admissions team is happy to support families with the re-enrollment process through one-on-one meetings via Zoom, phone call, or email. If you have specific questions or need to contact us, call our front desk J.F. Cook (202) 750-7060 or Calle Ocho (202) 803-8967 or email admissions@mundoverdepcs.org to schedule an appointment with our admission team between 10:00 am to 2:00pm.

We are available Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm for any questions or concerns.

ACADEMIC REMINDERS

UPDATED! Spaces Available for Outdoor Activities on Wednesdays

We still have spots available for Outdoor Wednesdays for both campuses! 

We also open new spots for Calle Ocho Campus families for May 26.

Take this opportunity for your child to participate in reading, and gardening & cooking activities in Spanish on Wednesdays from 8:30-9:45am or 10:15-11:30am.

How to Sign Up? This is a first-come, first-served sign up process. Please use the following link to register on your campus:

Reminder:

  • Students participating in these activities must complete the health screening in person at arrival.

  • Wear a mask, bring a water bottle, and wear gear for rain or shine.

  • Each student must attend the campus they normally attend.

Please note that this activity does not count as attendance, so students must complete their Wednesday task at Firefly to avoid being marked absent.

NEW! Packet Pick Up, May 13 & 14, 9:00am to 3:00pm - J.F. Cook Campus

On Thursday, May 13, and Friday, May 14 from 9:00am to 3:00pm some grades from J.F. Cook Campus families will have packets for pick up. Your child's teacher will communicate with you if there is a packet for your child. Please pick up all packets from La Casita Front Desk.

HEALTH & SAFETY

NEW! COVID-19 Asymptomatic Testing Update - J.F. Cook Campus Only

Starting this week, the Children's School Services team (Nurse LaShawne) will take over asymptomatic testing of students only from the DC Department of Health at J.F. Cook Campus. This transition may take a few weeks and your previously submitted consent forms should be honored. Following CDC testing guidelines, the nurse will only test 10% of the population. You will not be notified of a negative result, meaning if you do not receive a notification from Children's, your child tested negative. If your child tests positive, both you and the school will be notified of the result. 

If your child is enrolled for on-campus learning, and you have not filled out the COVID-19 Testing Consent Form, you can find it in your enrollment packet.

NEW! Reminder of New Arrival and Dismissal Times - J.F. Cook Campus

Due to the increase of students on campus, there are changes to arrival and dismissal time blocks and procedures. A reminder to only arrive during your scheduled time. Click here to read the J.F. Cook Campus Arrival & Dismissal Procedures in detail.

Reminder of New Arrival and Dismissal Times - Calle Ocho Campus

Due to the increase of students on campus, there are changes to arrival and dismissal time blocks and procedures. A reminder to only arrive during your scheduled time. It is important that we respect our neighbors so if you arrive early, please follow the legal posted parking and traffic signs. If you plan to park and walk up, please only park in legal parking spaces and not in alleys or private drives. Click here to read the Calle Ocho Campus Arrival & Dismissal Procedures in detail.

NEW! Children's National Hospital is Vaccinating Individuals Aged 16-22 Years Old AND Pre-Registering Children Aged 12 or Older

Children's National Hospital is currently vaccinating individuals aged 16-22 years old with the Pfizer vaccine. They have also started pre-registering children aged 12 or older, the hospital will reach out if/when they become eligible for the vaccine.

Families can complete this form to be placed on a wait list. Invitations to make an appointment will be sent via text message when they can accommodate the request and in accordance with our vaccine supply. Note: One parent or guardian must attend the vaccination with the child to consent to the vaccination.

Mundo Verde’s Mask Guidelines Are Not Changing

Our school is aware of the new guidelines surrounding wearing masks outside for individuals who are fully vaccinated. This is to reiterate that Mundo Verde's mask guidelines are not changing. 

As a reminder: 

  • All students and staff are required to wear a mask while on campus except for designated times such as lunch.

  • All visitors are required to wear a mask. 

  • All families and authorized pick ups are required to wear a mask during arrival and dismissal. 

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community safe!

Students Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms or With a Positive COVID-19 Test Result

If your child is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and you need to provide documentation to return to on-campus learning, or if you have a positive COVID-19 test result to report to the school, please use  our new email address  covid19@mundoverdepcs.org. 

DC Health: Walk-Up No Appointment Needed Vaccinations Available

On Saturday, May 1, the District transitioned to the use of 11 high-capacity, walk-up, no appointment needed vaccination sites.* 

The walk-up sites are in addition to the pharmacies, clinics, and health care providers that are also administering the vaccines citywide. These sites operate their own scheduling systems.

More information is available at vaccinefinder.org

*Walk-up sites are for first doses. When you receive your first dose, you will still make an appointment to get your second dose.

To see more details, click HERE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NEW! Upcoming Board Meeting with Public Comment - May 20, 6:30 - 8:30pm

The Mundo Verde Board of Directors will host its next meeting on Thursday, May 20 from 6:30-8:30pm. In an effort to connect with our school community, the board is opening this meeting to public comment, providing an opportunity for families to share thoughts and concerns regarding our SY21-22 budget and plans for the fall.

If you plan to join, please RSVP in this form. The form will give you the option to indicate if you wish to make public comment or just wish to observe the meeting.  If you are planning to make a public comment in person or send a written comment, please read this document to learn about guidance and deadlines. RSVP by Wednesday, May 19 at 12:00pm. Details on zoom link and password will be distributed in advance of the meeting to those who register. 

For questions related to the meeting or to submit written public comment email board@mundoverdepcs.org

FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT

NEW! Save the Date! Coffee with Principal, May 21 - Calle Ocho Campus

Save the date and join our Calle Ocho Principal, Naomi, for a Coffee on Friday, May 21.

NEW! Save the Date! Virtual Session, May 27 - Calle Ocho Campus

Save the date and join our Calle Ocho Principal, Naomi, for a Virtual Session on Thursday, May 27.

NEW! Save the Date! Coffee with the Principal, May 28, 9:00am - J.F. Cook Campus

Save the date and join our J.F. Cook Principal, Netta, for a Coffee on May 28 from 9:00-10:00am.

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Collection Open Until May 23

All families across both campuses are invited to contribute to the "Teacher & Staff Appreciation Collection". This collection allows parents and caregivers to recognize all teachers and staff from both campuses in an equitable manner.

This Teacher and Staff Appreciation Collection is an option available for those families who would like to contribute this year. We recognize the unique circumstances we are all living in, and understanding that not all families may be able to participate.

The collection is open until May 23. Contributions can be made via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BZTU3KGNVU7JA&source=url or by scanning the QR code. 

If you have any questions, please contact Classroom Liaison Coordinators: 

SUMMER PROGRAM

Summer Program Updates

Thank you to all families who expressed an interest in the summer program! Sign Ups for Summer Program are closed. We are now processing the interest forms prioritizing at-risk students (citywide definition) and students with disabilities. All other students will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis based on the order of forms received.

We received over 270 forms of family interest, and project we will be able to serve 100 - 190 students depending on staffing. Although we will increase the number of students accepted if we exceed current staffing projections, we will not be able to meet the demand for 270 students.    

Families with confirmed registrations received a bill for the program this week, which completes the final step to be registered in the program.

See a sample schedule below:

  • Crew

  • Outdoor play

  • High dosage tutoring math (Rising 4th-6th grades)

  • High dosage tutoring Reading (Rising 1st-3rd grades)(English)

  • Kinder Immersion Spanish program

  • Specials (tentative art, movement, outdoor play in Spanish)

Families who are not accepted in the program are receiving information on virtual programming and will be placed on a wait list to help track their potential entry into the program.

If you have any questions, please email us at summer@mundoverdepcs.org

For more details, please visit the Summer Program 2021 section on our website.

SCHOOL MEALS

School Meals Sign Up for On-Campus Learning

If your children are enrolled for On-Campus Learning, please remember to sign up for in person meals via the School Store in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. For full information regarding meals, see the School Meals section of the reopening webpage.

STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT

Assistance with Rent and Utilities

Families seeking assistance with rent or utilities should apply to STAY DC - a financial assistance program for DC renters and housing providers who are looking for support to cover housing and utility expenses and to offset the loss of income. To be eligible, applicants must be a renter or resident of a limited equity cooperative in Washington, DC who meets household income requirements, has financial hardship and faces housing instability.  Click here to learn more.  

Student & Family Support Services

Visit the Student & Family Support section on our Reopening webpage to read more about the services we provide: Behavioral Health Supports for Parents, Social Worker at Mundo Verde, Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Support Group​, Student Services - Child Find, among others.

SY20-21 School Calendar

Upcoming Events:

  • May 21: Coffee with the Principal - Calle Ocho

  • May 27: Virtual Session with Families - Calle Ocho Campus

  • May 28: Coffee with the Principal - J.F. Cook

  • OJO NEW DATE June 9: Network Session with Families

  • June 11: Parent Teacher Conferences for ALL students

  • June 16: Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony

  • June 23: Last Day of School

Family Sessions Recordings and Safety Reminders

Art in the Garden Day - Calle Ocho Campus

THIS WEEK'S ISSUE

Admissions

OJO! LAST FEW DAYS Re-enrollment Deadline for School Year 2021-2022 is May 5!

NEW! Adjustments on Arrival and Dismissal Times Starting on May 3 - Calle Ocho Campus

School Messages

NEW! Expansion Updates - J.F. Cook Campus

NEW! Fifth Grade Promotion Announcement

NEW! Expansion Updates by Grade - Calle Ocho Campus

Family Communications & Engagement

Teacher & Staff Appreciation is Celebrated Nationwide this Week, May 3-7!

NEW! Recording and Presentation: Coffee with the Principal, April 30 - J.F. Cook Campus

NEW! Recording and Presentation: Community Building and Review of Kinder & PreK Expansion Plans Session Session, April 29 - Calle Ocho Campus

NEW! Recording: Coffee with the Principal Naomi, April 22 - Calle Ocho

UPDATED! Art in the Garden Day at Calle Ocho Campus

Summer Program

NEW! Summer Program Updates

School Meals

NEW! School Meals Sign Up for On-Campus Learning

Invoices

NEW! Friendly Reminder Pay Invoices Balances

Heath & Safety

NEW! Mundo Verde’s Mask Guidelines Are Not Changing

NEW! Students Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms or Have a Positive COVID-19 Test Result

NEW! DC Health: Walk-Up No Appointment Needed Vaccinations Available

Student & Family Supports

NEW! Assistance with Rent and Utilities

Student & Family Support Services

School Calendar and Upcoming Events

ADMISSIONS

OJO! LAST FEW DAYS Re-enrollment Deadline for School Year 2021-2022 is May 5!

The Admissions team is happy to support families with the re-enrollment process through one-to-one meetings via Zoom, phone call, or email. If you have specific questions or need to contact us, call our frontdesk J.F. Cook (202) 750-7060 or Calle Ocho (202) 803-8967 or email admissions@mundoverdepcs.org. We are available Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm for any questions or concerns.

The deadline to complete part 1 and 2 of the re-enrollment process is this Wednesday, May 5, by 5:00 pm. Complete all of the necessary paperwork to secure your child’s space at Mundo Verde. 

Deadline for Siblings of Current Students is Tomorrow, May 3 by 5:00pm

Families of new students applying to Mundo Verde should complete Part 1 and 2 of the enrollment process before Monday, May 3 by 5:00pm. 

For more details, visit our admissions section on our website!

NEW! Adjustments on Arrival and Dismissal Times Starting on May 3 - Calle Ocho Campus

Due to the amount of students we are able to welcome back, there are important adjustments to arrival and dismissal time blocks and procedures. Changes go into effect Monday, May 3. Please read carefully as your block may have changed. A reminder to only arrive during your scheduled time. It is important that we respect our neighbors so if you arrive early, please follow the legal posted parking and traffic signs. If you plan to park and walk up, please only park in legal parking spaces and not in alleys or private drives. Click here to read the Arrival & Dismissal Procedures in detail.

SCHOOL MESSAGES

NEW! Expansion Updates - J.F. Cook Campus

Our J.F. Cook Campus Principal, Netta, shared information on our continued expansion of on-campus learning this spring at the Cafecito this past Friday, April 30. If you did not have the opportunity to participate, please read the J.F. Cook campus Expansion Updates HERE

NEW! Fifth Grade Promotion Announcement

We are happy to announce that after completing an extraordinary year, our 5th grade students and their families will have a promotion ceremony that is equally extraordinary!! We have secured space at Audi Field, the home stadium of DC United. Our ceremony will take place on June 16.

NEW! Expansion Updates by Grade - Calle Ocho Campus

Our Calle Ocho Campus Principal, Naomi, shared last week's expansion updates with families by grade level.  If you have not read them yet, you can find them here:

FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT

Teacher & Staff Appreciation is Celebrated Nationwide this Week, May 3-7!

We invite all families across both campuses to contribute to the "Teacher & Staff Appreciation Collection" this will allow parents and caregivers to recognize all teachers and staff across both campuses in an equitable manner.

Recognizing the unique circumstances we are all living in, and understanding that not all families may be able to participate, we want to make sure that this Teacher and Staff Appreciation Collection is an option available for those families who would like to contribute this year. 

The collection is open from April 25 through May 23. Contributions can be made via the PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BZTU3KGNVU7JA&source=url  or by scanning the QR code. 

Stay tuned for more information from your classroom liaisons too. If you have any questions, please contact Classroom Liaison Coordinators: 

NEW! Recording and Presentation: Coffee with the Principal, April 30 - J.F. Cook Campus

Thanks to the families who participated in the Coffee with the J.F. Cook Campus Principal last Friday, April 30.

We spent time reconnecting with the community and clarifying expansion plans.

If you were not able to participate, or  want to review the session again, please click below:

NEW! Recording and Presentation: Community Building and Review of Kinder & PreK Expansion Plans Session Session, April 29 - Calle Ocho Campus

Thanks to the families who participated in the Calle Ocho Session with Principal Naomi last Thursday, April 29

We spent time building community through connections by grades as well as heard more opportunities to participate in building Comunidad. We also reviewed Expansion Plans for Kinder & PreK. 

If you were not able to participate, or want to review the session again, please click below:

NEW! Recording: Coffee with the Principal Naomi, April 22 - Calle Ocho

If you were not able to participate, or want to review the session again, please click below:

A Note from Principal Naomi as a context before you watch this recording if you did not participate in the Cafecito on April 22.

UPDATED! Art in the Garden Day at Calle Ocho Campus

Thanks to our amazing Calle Ocho families and staff who participated in the Mural Beautification day last Wednesday! Our outdoor spaces continue to grow more colorful and cheerful each day. Big shoutout to Mr. Manuel for leading and spreading joy wherever he goes! 

SUMMER PROGRAM

NEW! Summer Program Updates

Sign Ups for Summer Program are closed. We are now processing the interest forms prioritizing at-risk students (citywide definition) and students with disabilities. All other students will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis based on the order of forms received. 

Thank you to all families who expressed an interest in the summer program! 

We are happy to announce that we are securing staffing for the summer program.      

We received over 270 forms of family interest, and project we will be able to serve 100 - 190 students depending on staffing. Although we will increase the number of students accepted if we exceed current staffing projections, we will not be able to meet the demand for 270 students.    

In the next couple of weeks, families will receive a bill for the program, which completes the final step to be registered in the program. 

See a sample schedule below:

  • Crew

  • Outdoor play

  • High dosage tutoring math (Rising 4th-6th grades)

  • High dosage tutoring Reading (Rising 1st-3rd grades)(English)

  • Kinder Immersion Spanish program

  • Specials (tentative art, movement, outdoor play in Spanish)

Families who are not accepted in the program will receive information on virtual programming and be placed on a wait list to help track their potential entry into the program.

If you have any questions, please email us at summer@mundoverdepcs.org

For more details, please visit the Summer Program 2021 section on our website.

SCHOOL MEALS

NEW! School Meals Sign Up for On-Campus Learning

If your children are enrolled for On-Campus Learning, please remember to sign up for in-person meals via the School Store in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. For full information regarding meals, see the School Meals section of the reopening webpage.

INVOICES

NEW! Friendly Reminder Pay Invoices Balances

This is a reminder to please pay invoice balances from preview and current school year in full by the end of the school year 2020-2021, which is June 23. 

If you have additional questions, please contact Rocio Yoc at invoice@mundoverdepcs.org.

HEALTH & SAFETY

NEW! Mundo Verde’s Mask Guidelines Are Not Changing

Our school is aware of the new guidelines surrounding wearing masks outside for individuals who are fully vaccinated. This is to reiterate that Mundo Verde's mask guidelines are not changing. 

As a reminder: 

  • All students and staff are required to wear a mask while on campus except for designated times such as lunch.

  • All visitors are required to wear a mask. 

  • All families and authorized pick ups are required to wear a mask during arrival and dismissal.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community safe!

NEW! Students Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms or Have a Positive COVID-19 Test Result

If your child is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and you need to provide documentation to return to on-campus learning, or if you have a positive COVID-19 test result to report to the school, please use our new email address covid19@mundoverdepcs.org.

NEW! DC Health: Walk-Up No Appointment Needed Vaccinations Available

On Saturday, May 1, the District transitioned to the use of 11 high-capacity, walk-up, no appointment needed vaccination sites.* 

The walk-up sites will be in addition to the pharmacies, clinics, and health care providers that are also administering the vaccines citywide. These sites will operate their own scheduling systems.

More information is available at vaccinefinder.org

*Walk-up sites are for first doses. When you receive your first dose, you will still make an appointment to get your second dose.

To see more details, click HERE

STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT

NEW! Assistance with Rent and Utilities

Families seeking assistance with rent or utilities should apply to STAY DC - a financial assistance program for DC renters and housing providers who are looking for support to cover housing and utility expenses and to offset the loss of income. To be eligible, applicants must be a renter or resident of a limited equity cooperative in Washington, DC who meets household income requirements, has financial hardship and faces housing instability.  Click here to learn more.  

Student & Family Support Services

Visit the Student & Family Support section on our Reopening webpage to read more about the services we provide: Behavioral Health Supports for Parents, Social Worker at Mundo Verde, Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Support Group​, Student Services - Child Find, among others.

SY20-21 School Calendar

Upcoming Events:

  • May 3: OJO! Enrollment for NEW Students Deadline

  • May 5: OJO! Re-enrollment Deadline (by 5:00pm)

  • May 21: Coffee with the Principal - Calle Ocho

  • May 27: Virtual Session with Families - Calle Ocho Campus

  • May 28: Coffee with the Principal - J.F. Cook

  • June 10: Network Session with Families

  • June 11: Parent-Teacher Conferences for ALL students

  • June 23: Last Day of School

Expansion Message from Kristin Scotchmer and Virtual Sessions This Week

Garden Class - J.F. Cook Campus

Garden Class - J.F. Cook Campus

THIS WEEK'S ISSUE

School Messages

NEW! Expansion Message from Our Executive Director, Kristin Scotchmer

Family Communications & Engagement

Family/Caregiver Community Building Session, April 29 - Calle Ocho Campus

Coffee with the Principal, April 30 9:00-10:00am - J.F. Cook Campus

NEW! Teacher Appreciation will be Celebrated Nationwide the Week of May 3-7!

Earth Month - LAST DAY to Join the Food Challenge!

Sign-up for the Art in the Garden Day - April 28 at Calle Ocho Campus

Heath & Safety

NEW! Opportunity To Get A Vaccine

Covid-19 Vaccine, All DC Residents 16 Years and Older are Eligible

Summer Program

UPDATED! Summer Program Interest Form - Deadline, May 1

Admissions

UPDATED! The Re-enroll Deadline is Approaching for School Year 2021-2022!

Student & Family Supports

Student & Family Support Services

School Calendar and Upcoming Events

SCHOOL MESSAGES

NEW! Expansion Message from Our Executive Director, Kristin Scotchmer

Dear Mundo Verde Families and Caregivers, 


The update below addresses six key aspects of our phased reopening process important for families and caregivers interested in knowing more about how we are expanding the number of students on campus each week. (For other related and regularly updated information, please also see our reopening website page). More than 455 of our 925 PreK to 5th grade students are now participating in on-campus learning. It is exhilarating to see smiling staff and students happy to be back in our buildings interacting with peers and participating in academic work and activities to expand social/emotional competencies.

One parent/caregiver captured well the excitement and relief of being back on campus:

“After going to the building and witnessing all the preparations the operations team has put in place to make hybrid and hubs work... I am so impressed! Huge shout out to the ops team!"

I want to thank every member of our community. Collectively, we have demonstrated enormous resilience and empathy in this incredibly challenging school year.

A sign of our continued opening, we are looking forward to celebrating our 5th graders with an in-person outdoor promotion ceremony. We will share more in the coming weeks as we finalize the details, which depend on the Mayor Bowser’s orders regarding large group activities and specifically promotion and graduations.

Please read a summary of Key Aspects of our phased reopening process HERE


In community,


Kristin Scotchmer
Executive Director

FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT

This Week! Family/Caregiver Community Building Session, Thursday, April 29 - Calle Ocho Campus

We will spend time building community through connections as well as hear more opportunities to participate in building Comunidad.

Please stay tuned for the invitation and zoom link.

This Week! Coffee with the Principal, Friday, April 30, 9:00-10:00am - J.F. Cook Campus

Join our J.F. Cook Principal, Netta, for a Coffee on April 30 from 9:00-10:00am.

Please stay tuned for the invitation and zoom link.

NEW! Teacher Appreciation will be Celebrated Nationwide the Week of May 3-7!

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Mundo Verde families have an annual tradition of organizing activities and gifts for teachers and staff across the school during Teacher Appreciation Week. We are inviting all families across both campuses to contribute to the "Teacher & Staff Appreciation Collection" that will allow parents and caregivers to recognize all teachers and staff in an equitable manner - from the classroom teacher to the front desk staff and everyone in between. 

We understand that this school year has presented us all with untold challenges, and that traditions and activities have been altered and disrupted. Recognizing the unique circumstances we are all living in, and understanding that not all families may be able to participate, we want to make sure that this Teacher and Staff Appreciation Collection is an option available for those families who would like to contribute this year. 

The collection will be open from April 25 through May 23. Contribuciones can be made via the PayPal link https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=BZTU3KGNVU7JA&source=url  or by scanning the QR code. Funds collected will be distributed among teachers and staff in both J.F. Cook and Calle Ocho

Stay tuned for more information from your classroom liaisons too. If you have any questions, please contact Classroom Liaison Coordinators: For Cook Campus Kathrin Frauscher [kfrauscher@gmail.com] and Andrew Miller [andrew@amazonwatch.org]; for Calle Ocho Campus Lindsey Elman [lindsey.elman@gmail.com] and Diego Fernandez [diegochef@gmail.com]

Earth Month - LAST DAY to Join the Food Challenge!

You can still join our team this Earth Month for the 2021 Make the Most of Food Challenge! Teams of households are tracking what, why, and how much food is discarded in a week and then take actions together that can improve nutrition, save money, and reduce waste. Small changes like composting at home and at school can make a huge difference toward mitigating the impacts of climate change. Let's make a difference together! Sign up here and indicate that you want to join the Mundo Verde team.

Contact Carissa, our Sustainability Coordinator with any questions or concerns at ctiradomarks@mundoverdepcs.org.

Sign-up for the Art in the Garden Day, Wednesday, April 28 - Calle Ocho Campus

Join us this Wednesday, April 28 for an Art in the Garden Day where we will come together to make a creative and beautiful space for students to learn and grow! You may sign up individually or per household. Fill out this form and choose to paint a beautiful and fun ground mural with Mr. Manuel or participate in garden activities with Mr. Jack. Space is limited!

For the safety of all involved, participants must register in advance. When filling out the form, indicating how many people from your household will participate. All participants must wear face masks and social distance from anyone outside of their household at all times. The paint we'll use is not washable, so dress to get messy! Contact Carissa, our Sustainability Coordinator with any questions or concerns at ctiradomarks@mundoverdepcs.org.

HEALTH & SAFETY

NEW! Opportunity To Get A Vaccine

Local Churches are setting up temporary clinics to deliver FREE COVID-19 vaccines to people with limited access. NOTE that these clinics are focusing on those in priority populations who lack a regular health-care provider, a computer or internet to register, the transportation needed to access a vaccine, or documentation to prove identity or immigration status. Appointments can be made via https://www.fivemedicine.com/request-an-appointment.php OR by calling the churches directly.

Covid-19 Vaccine, All DC Residents 16 Years and Older are Eligible

Since Monday, April 19, all DC residents 16 years and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Everyone should pre-register online at vaccinate.dc.gov or call 1-855-363-0333

SUMMER PROGRAM

UPDATED! Summer Program Interest Form - Deadline, Saturday, May 1

To review details and find the interest form, please visit the Summer Program 2021 section on our website.

To complete the interest sign up form, you will need your child’s Student Number. All families should have received an email with their child’s student number the week of April 12. The Summer School Interest Form is available here. The form will ask you to indicate whether you would like to attend in person ONLY, virtually ONLY, or virtually if there are no spaces in person. (We are finalizing potential partnerships with DPR Boost, SpringBoard, and the National Summer School Initiative).

Up to 100 slots will be made available dependent on staffing. Registration will close once that number is reached or on May 1. We may increase enrollment if there is adequate staffing.

We continue to prioritize at-risk students (citywide definition) and students with disabilities. All other students will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis based on the order of forms received. The program will run four weeks from July 8 through August 4, and will have a cost, determined through a sliding scale. Registration is only available for the entire four week program.


If you have any questions, please email us to summer@mundoverdepcs.org

ADMISSIONS

UPDATED! The Re-enroll Deadline is Approaching for School Year 2021-2022!

It is re-enrollment time for your child! All families should have received a re-enrollment letter with details for the process on Friday, April 2, 2021.  If you did not receive this letter, please contact admissions@mundoverdepcs.org. The deadline to complete part 1 and 2 of the re-enrollment process is May 5, 2021 by 5:00 pm. Complete all of the necessary paperwork to secure your child’s space at Mundo Verde. 


Siblings of Current Students - Deadline May 3 by 5:00pm

Families of new students applying to Mundo Verde should complete Part 1 and 2 of the enrollment process before May 3 by 5:00pm. 


Re-enrollment Support

The Admissions team is happy to support families through one-to-one meetings via Zoom, phone call, or email. If you have specific questions or need to contact us, call our front desk J.F. Cook (202) 750-7060 or Calle Ocho (202) 803-8967 or email admissions@mundoverdepcs.org. We are available Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm for any questions or concerns.

For more details, visit our admissions section on our website!

STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT

Student & Family Support Services

Visit the Student & Family Support section on our Reopening webpage to read more about the services we provide: Behavioral Health Supports for Parents, Social Worker at Mundo Verde, Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Support Group​, Student Services - Child Find, among others.

SY20-21 School Calendar

Upcoming Events:

  • Apr 29: Family/Caregiver Community Building Session - Calle Ocho Campus

  • Apr 30: Coffee with the Principal - J.F. Cook Campus

  • May 3: Enrollment for NEW Students Deadline

  • May 5: Re-enrollment Deadline (by 5:00pm)

  • May 21: Coffee with the Principal - Calle Ocho Campus

  • May 27: Virtual Session with Families - Calle Ocho Campus

  • May 28: Coffee with the Principal - J.F. Cook Campus

A Message from our Principals

Recess Time - J.F. Cook Campus

Recess Time - J.F. Cook Campus

THIS WEEK'S ISSUE

School Messages

NEW! Message from J.F. Cook Principal, Netta

NEW! Message from Calle Ocho Principal, Naomi

Tomorrow!! Conversation with Parents/Caregivers of Black Students - April 19, 6:00pm

Academic Reminders

School Reminders for After Spring Break

NEW! Catholic University Observations at Mundo Verde

Heath & Safety

Travel Recommendations During Spring Break

Covid-19 Vaccine

DC Department of Health COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Update

Car Line Arrival (Only) Procedures at J.F. Cook Campus

Admissions

It’s Time to Re-enroll for School Year 2021-2022!

Summer Program

NEW! Summer Program Interest Form Available

Family Communications & Engagement

Coffee with the Principal, Thursday, April 22, 8:00-9:30pm - Calle Ocho Campus

Family/Caregiver Community Building Session, April 29 - Calle Ocho Campus

Coffee with the Principal, Friday, April 30 - J.F. Cook Campus

Sign-up for the Art in the Garden Day - Wednesday, April 28 at Calle Ocho Campus

Earth Month - Join the Food Challenge! There are Still Slots Available

Ayuda: Free Immigration Advice - Friday, April 23

Recruitment

Help Us Spread the Word!

Student & Family Supports

Student & Family Support Services

School Calendar and Upcoming Events

SCHOOL MESSAGES

NEW! A Message from J.F. Cook Principal, Netta

Dear Mundo Verde J.F. Cook Families,

I hope that you have had a wonderfully restful and rejuvenating Spring Break. With the warmer weather and all the fun socially distanced activities, it is wonderful to know that summer is right around the corner. This is our opportunity to finish this school year strong with many learned lessons from this remarkable year.

For the upcoming expansion, there are still some pieces that need to be finalized. However, there are many things that we do know. Please read below some expansion updates followed by the staff breakdown by grade.

To read the full message, click HERE….

NEW! A Message from Calle Ocho Principal, Naomi

Dear Mundo Verde Calle Ocho Families, 

I hope that each of you had a restorative Spring Break! 

We now have 9.5 weeks remaining in this whirlwind school year. We are now fully operating a hybrid model with about half of our student body on campus and all of our student body virtual. We are seeing many successes as well as areas for improvement for our virtual learning. Our academic team is dedicated to making the last two months of school dynamic and mission aligned for the wellness and academic success of every child. 

Prior to Spring Break, I was able to meet with every teaching team to discuss the potential options for expanding. We considered student needs, classroom and teaching dynamics in the time of Covid, and the different ways we can positively impact students virtually and on campus.

To read the full message, click HERE….

Tomorrow!! Conversation with Parents/Caregivers of Black Students - April 19, 6:00pm

Families of Black Students at Mundo Verde are invited to join a virtual conversation to continue the discussion on our guiding question:

How do we center Black students in our short term and long term plans of action with a focus on school culture and student experience (e.g., recovery, reentry)  based on data (e.g. stakeholder, performance data, etc.), research and best practice? 

Please use this link to Join the Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/2896375750?pwd=Vit5V2JwZmVpbDZpeVJsU1JaSHEwUT09

Meeting ID: 289 637 5750

Passcode: MVPCS

One tap mobile

+19292056099,,2896375750#,,,,*540422# US (New York)

+13017158592,,2896375750#,,,,*540422# US (Washington DC)

Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acJlGIW0qT

ACADEMIC REMINDERS

School Reminders for After Spring Break

To uphold the safety of our community, in-person classes (Learning hubs and Hybrid model) will resume on Thursday, April 22 after the return from Spring Break. All students are expected to participate in remote learning.

Remote Learning starts again on Monday, April 19. Please do your best to support your child in participating in learning from home Monday-Wednesday until Learning Hubs and Hybrid model resume on Thursday, April 22.

Make sure you have what you need for entry on April 22:

Do not forget to:

  • Have your child wear their mask and pack one extra for the day-start practicing at home now!

  • Bring their computer (fully charged) and the charger

  • Bring any materials or journals they have been using during distance learning and will need during the day

  • Wear appropriate gear and clothing for the weather

  • Review the FAQ and Safety Routine Document

Before reporting to school - First Day Reminders

  • Do the health screening! Do not come to school if your child is sick or exhibiting symptoms

    • A reminder if you travelled outside of Maryland, DC or Virginia over the break, you must follow the return to school protocol in the FAQ per the Mayor’s travel order

  • Arrive and pick up during your designated time

  • Wear a mask and keep 6 feet of distance during pick up and drop off

  • If you are in PreK or Kinder, please bring an extra set of clothes

NEW! Catholic University Observations at Mundo Verde

During the week of April 19, Early Childhood Education teaching candidates of Catholic University will be engaged in their second round of observations of some of our virtual classrooms in grades Pre-K through 3rd Grade. 

The teaching candidates are seeking to learn about curriculum, environment, and teacher interactions through observations.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Travel Recommendations During Spring Break

Students enrolled on on-campus learning (Learning Hubs and Hybrid Model) who chose to travel outside of the DMV to a state or country on the DC Health high-risk list MUST do the following process to return to in-person learning even without symptoms:

  • Quarantine for 14 days OR

  • Take a COVID-19 test within 48-72 hours of return and provide negative results

Covid-19 Vaccine

Starting tomorrow Monday, April 19, all DC residents 16 years and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Everyone should pre-register now: online at vaccinate.dc.gov or call 1-855-363-0333

DC Department of Health COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Update

Testing is scheduled on a weekly basis for in-person students however students may not always be tested each week. You will receive a notification directly from Curative to the email provided on the consent form when your child is tested. You do not need to do anything with the notification email. Your child’s results will be sent to the same email. There is not a defined schedule so please watch for the notifications. Results are confidential, and Mundo Verde does not receive them.

Covid-19 symptomatic and asymptomatic test consent forms in English and Spanish.

For more information on these programs click here.

Car Line Arrival (Only) Procedures at J.F. Cook Campus

The car line at J.F. Cook is open during arrival. To avoid crowds at arrival time, we ask all families to review and follow the Car Line Procedures

Only Kinder-5th grade families who have completed the health screening may enter the car line.

PreK families need to walk students in and cannot participate in the car line unless there is an older Mundo Verde sibling that can walk the student to their designated door.

ADMISSIONS

It’s Time to Re-enroll for School Year 2021-2022!

It is re-enrollment time for your child! Deadline to re-enroll any current student is May 5. Complete all of the necessary paperwork to secure your child’s space at Mundo Verde. 


Siblings of Current Students

Siblings of current students admitted through this year's lottery are able to be included in the same re-enrollment form. Deadline May 3.

Re-enrollment Support

The Admissions team is happy to support families through one-to-one meetings via Zoom, phone call, or email. If you have specific questions or need to contact us, call our frontdesk J.F. Cook (202) 750-7060 or Calle Ocho (202) 803-8967 or email admissions@mundoverdepcs.org. We are available Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm for any questions or concerns.

For more details, visit ouradmissions section on our website!

SUMMER PROGRAM

NEW! Summer Program Interest Form Available

To review details and find the interest form, please visit the Summer Program 2021 section on our website.

To complete the interest sign up form, you will need your child’s Student Number. All families should have received an email with their child’s student number last week. The Summer School Interest Form is available here. The form will ask you to indicate whether you would like to attend in person ONLY, virtually ONLY, or virtually if there are no spaces in person. (We are finalizing potential partnerships with DPR Boost, SpringBoard, and the National Summer School Initiative).

We continue to prioritize at-risk students (citywide definition) and students with disabilities. All other students will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis based on the order of forms received. The program will run four weeks from July 8 through August 4, and will have a cost, determined through a sliding scale. Registration is only available for the entire four week program.

If you have any questions, please email us to summer@mundoverdepcs.org

FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT

Coffee with the Principal, Thursday, April 22, 8:00-9:30pm - Calle Ocho Campus

Join our Calle Ocho Principal, Naomi, for a Coffee on April 22 from 8:00-9:30pm to build community and learn about the latest updates.

  • 8:00-9:00pm Belonging and Student Achievement for our BILPOC (Black, Indigenous, Latino, and People of Color).

  • 9:00- 9:30pm Reopening updates. All families are invited to attend.

Zoom link, meeting ID and password will be shared via email this Tuesday, April 20. 

Coffee with the Principal, Friday, April 30 - J.F. Cook Campus
Save the Date!

Principal Netta is excited to host her first Cafecito with the Principal with families. Save the date!

Sign-up for the Art in the Garden Day - Wednesday, April 28 at Calle Ocho Campus

Join us on Wednesday, April 28 for an Art in the Garden Day where we will come together to make a creative and beautiful space for students to learn and grow! You may sign up individually or per household. Fill out this form and choose to paint a beautiful and fun ground mural with Mr. Manuel or participate in garden activities with Mr. Jack. Space is limited!

For the safety of all involved, participants must register in advance. When filling out the form, indicating how many people from your household will participate. All participants must wear face masks and social distance from anyone outside of their household at all times.The paint we'll use is not washable, so dress to get messy! Contact Carissa with any questions or concerns at ctiradomarks@mundoverdepcs.org.

Earth Month - Join the Food Challenge! There are Still Slots Available

If you did not register for the Food Challenge, there are still slots available!

Join our team this Earth Month for the 2021 Make the Most of Food Challenge! During this Earth Month civic action challenge, teams of households will track what, why, and how much food is discarded in a week and then take actions together that can improve nutrition, save money, and reduce waste. Small changes like composting at home and at school can make a huge difference toward mitigating the impacts of climate change. Let's make a difference together! Sign up here and indicate that you want to join the Mundo Verde team.

Ayuda: Free Immigration Advice - Friday, April 23

Ayuda will be offering free immigration advice and referrals over the phone on Friday, April 23. Clients who are interested should call 202-787-5311 on April 23 between 10:00am and 2:00pm to schedule a phone appointment. This virtual clinic is part of their ongoing effort to provide free, low-barrier consultations for clients who want immigration screening, brief advice, and referrals. Questions about the clinic should be directed to Amy Cheng at amy.cheng@ayuda.com.

RECRUITMENT

Help Us Spread the Word!

We are currently recruiting for a number of positions including Instructional Coaches, Psychologist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Teachers (including special education and intervention), and Fellows.

Please refer qualified candidates to our school website: https://www.mundoverdepcs.org/join-us for more information including vacancies, FAQs and access to the application. Thank you for spreading the word!

STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT

Student & Family Support Services

Visit the Student & Family Support section on our Reopening webpage to read more about the services we provide: Behavioral Health Supports for Parents, Social Worker at Mundo Verde, Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Support Group​, Student Services - Child Find, among others.

SY20-21 School Calendar

Upcoming Events:

  • Apr 12 - 15: Spring Break -No School for Students

  • Apr 16: Emancipation Day - School Closed

  • Apr 19: Conversation with parents/caregivers of Black Students, 6:00pm

  • Apr 19 - 21: Virtual Learning for ALL Students

  • Apr 22: In person learning resumes for Hybrid Classes and Learning Hubs

  • Apr 22: Coffee with the Principal - Calle Ocho Campus, 8:00-9:30pm

  • Apr 29: Family/Caregiver Community Building Session - Calle Ocho Campus

  • Apr 30: Coffee with the Principal - J.F. Cook Campus

  • May 3: Enrollment for NEW Students Deadline

  • May 5: Re-enrollment Deadline (by 5:00pm)

Spring Break: Reminders and School Meals

3rd Grade Hybrid Model - J.F. Cook Campus

3rd Grade Hybrid Model - J.F. Cook Campus

THIS WEEK'S ISSUE

Academic Reminders

UPDATED! School Reminders for After Spring Break

Heath & Safety

Travel Recommendations During Spring Break

NEW! Covid-19 Vaccine

NEW! Car Line Arrival (Only) Procedures at J.F. Cook Campus

DC Department of Health COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Update

DC Re-Open Schools Health & Safety Guidelines Update

Family Communications & Engagement

Join Us for a Conversation with Parents/Caregivers of Black Students - April 19, 6:00pm

NEW! Calle Ocho Campus: Coffee with the Principal - April 22 8:00-9:30pm

NEW! Calle Ocho Campus: Family/Caregiver Community Building Session - April 29

NEW! J.F. Cook Campus: Coffee with the Principal - April 30

NEW! Earth Month - Join the Food Challenge! There are Still Slots Available

NEW! Art in the Garden Day at Calle Ocho - April 28

NEW! Ayuda: Free Immigration Advice - April 23

Our School Website is Your Resource!!

Summer Program

2021 Summer Program Details

School Meals

NEW! School Meals During Spring Break

Admissions

It’s Time to Re-enroll for School Year 2021-2022!

Recruitment

Mundo Verde is Hiring

Student & Family Supports

Student & Family Support Services

School Calendar and Upcoming Events

ACADEMIC REMINDERS

UPDATED! School Reminders for After Spring Break

To uphold the safety of our community, in-person classes (Learning hubs and Hybrid model) will resume on Thursday, April 22 after the return from Spring Break. All students are expected to participate in remote learning.

Remote Learning starts again on Monday, April 19. Please do your best to support your child in participating in learning from home Monday-Wednesday until Learning Hubs and Hybrid model resume on Thursday, April 22.

Make sure you have what you need for entry on April 22:   

Do not forget to:

  • Have your child wear their mask and pack one extra for the day-start practicing at home now!

  • Bring their computer (fully charged) and the charger

  • Bring any materials or journals they have been using during distance learning and will need during the day

  • Wear appropriate gear and clothing for the weather

  • Review the FAQ and Safety Routine Document

 Before reporting to school - First Day Reminders

  • Do the health screening! Do not come to school if your child is sick or exhibiting symptoms  

    • A reminder if you travelled outside of Maryland, DC or Virginia over the break, you must follow the return to school protocol in the FAQ per the Mayor’s travel order

  • Arrive and pick up during your designated time 

  • Wear a mask and keep 6 feet of distance during pick up and drop off

  • If you are in PreK or Kinder, please bring an extra set of clothes

HEALTH & SAFETY

Travel Recommendations During Spring Break

As students and staff continue returning to on-campus learning, it is important to clarify the expectations regarding travel during the pandemic. We ask families to limit traveling during Spring Break to reduce and limit the possible spread of Covid-19 in our school. If your family is planning to travel, please do so safely and practice precautions, such as wearing a mask and hand hygiene.

Students enrolled on on-campus learning (Learning Hubs and Hybrid Model) who choose to travel outside of the DMV to a state or country on the DC Health high-risk list MUST do the following process to return to in-person learning even without symptoms:

  • Quarantine for 14 days OR

  • Take a COVID-19 test within 48-72 hours of return and provide negative results

NEW! Covid-19 Vaccine

On Monday, April 19, all DC residents 16 years and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Everyone should pre-register now: online at vaccinate.dc.gov or call 1-855-363-0333

NEW! Car Line Arrival (Only) Procedures at J.F. Cook Campus

We have now opened the car line at J.F. Cook. To avoid crowds at arrival time, we ask all families to review and follow the Car Line Procedures

Only Kinder-5th grade families who have completed the health screening may enter the car line.

PreK families need to walk students in and cannot participate in the car line unless there is an older Mundo Verde sibling that can walk the student to their designated door.  

DC Department of Health COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Update

Testing is scheduled on a weekly basis for in-person students however students may not always be tested each week. You will receive a notification directly from Curative to the email provided on the consent form when your child is tested. You do not need to do anything with the notification email. Your child’s results will be sent to the same email. There is not a defined schedule so please watch for the notifications. Results are confidential, and Mundo Verde does not receive them.

Covid-19 symptomatic and asymptomatic test consent forms in English and Spanish.

For more information on these programs click here.

DC Re-Open Schools Health & Safety Guidelines Update

On March 26,  DC Department of Health and OSSE released their new guidance for re-opening schools in the District. These guidelines can be found on OSSE’s public website. We are currently reviewing the guidelines to see which are inline with our re-opening values and how to operationalize new recommendations from a space, scheduling and staffing capacity lens.

The most impactful change is the guidance to reduce from 6 feet to 3 feet in certain instances the physical distance between students, which is in accordance with the new CDC guidelines, and the removal of the cap on 12 people per room.

The guidelines clearly state three instances that physical distance of 6ft are recommended:

  • Between adults and other adults

  • Between adults and children

  • Between children when masks are removed, such as lunch, snack time and nap. Physical barriers, such as plastic dividers, are not a replacement for the 6ft

We have been preparing for this change as part of our considerations for further expansion of on-campus learning and continue to consider analysis of square feet of space as part of how we define maximum room capacity.

We are currently analyzing our operations to incorporate both the new 3 foot and the 6 foot distance requirements on our campuses. We do not anticipate any other of our safety procedures adjusting for this year at this time, such as mask wearing, staggered arrival and dismissal, increased cleaning and hand hygiene, health screenings and intentional cohorting to reduce the number of close contacts.

FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT

Join Us for a Conversation with Parents/Caregivers of Black Students - April 19, 6:00pm

Families of Black Students at Mundo Verde are invited to join a virtual conversation to continue the discussion on our guiding question:

How do we center Black students in our short term and long term plans of action with a focus on school culture and student experience (e.g., recovery, reentry)  based on data (e.g. stakeholder, performance data, etc.), research and best practice?

An initial meeting took place on March 15. For our upcoming meeting, families from both campuses will be joined by Black leadership representing both campuses -- J.F. Cook Campus Interim Principal Netta Douglas, J.F. Cook Campus Acting Assistant Principal Jennifer Kouakeu, Network Director of Talent/General Counsel Robyn Pretlow, and teachers. We will recap some of the data shared in that meeting and discuss specific strategies to support the academic growth of our students. 

Please use this link to Join the Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/2896375750?pwd=Vit5V2JwZmVpbDZpeVJsU1JaSHEwUT09

 

Meeting ID: 289 637 5750

Passcode: MVPCS

One tap mobile

+19292056099,,2896375750#,,,,*540422# US (New York)

+13017158592,,2896375750#,,,,*540422# US (Washington DC)

Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acJlGIW0qT

NEW! Calle Ocho Campus: Coffee with the Principal - April 22 8:00-9:30pm

Join our Calle Ocho Principal, Naomi, for a Coffee on April 22 from 8:00-9:30pm to build community and learn about the latest updates.

  • 8:00-9:00pm Belonging and Student Achievement for our BILPOC (Black, Indigenous, Latino, and People of Color). 

  • 9:00- 9:30pm Reopening updates. All families are invited to attend. 

Stay tuned for more details and a zoom link.

NEW! Calle Ocho Campus: Family/Caregiver Community Building Session - April 29

We will spend time building community through connections as well as hear an update and more opportunities to participate in building Comunidad.

NEW! J.F. Cook Campus: Coffee with the Principal - April 30

Principal Netta is excited to host her first Cafecito with the Principal with families. Save the date!

UPDATED! Earth Month - Join the Food Challenge! There are Still Slots Available

If you did not register for the Food Challenge, there are still slots available!

Join our team this Earth Month for the 2021 Make the Most of Food Challenge! During this Earth Month civic action challenge, teams of households will track what, why, and how much food is discarded in a week and then take actions together that can improve nutrition, save money, and reduce waste. Small changes like composting at home and at school can make a huge difference toward mitigating the impacts of climate change. Let's make a difference together! Sign up here and indicate that you want to join the Mundo Verde team.

NEW! Art in the Garden Day at Calle Ocho - April 28

Join us on Wednesday, April 28 for an Art in the Garden Day where we will come together to make a creative and beautiful space for students to learn and grow! You may sign up individually or per household. Fill out this form and choose to paint a beautiful and fun ground mural with Mr. Manuel or participate in garden activities with Mr. Jack. Space is limited!

For the safety of all involved, participants must register in advance. When filling out the form, indicating how many people from your household will participate. All participants must wear face masks and social distance from anyone outside of their household at all times.The paint we'll use is not washable, so dress to get messy! Contact Carissa with any questions or concerns at ctiradomarks@mundoverdepcs.org.

NEW! Ayuda: Free Immigration Advice - April 23

Ayuda will be offering free immigration advice and referrals over the phone on Friday, April 23. Clients who are interested should call 202-787-5311 on April 23 between 10:00am and 2:00pm to schedule a phone appointment. This virtual clinic is part of their ongoing effort to provide free, low-barrier consultations for clients who want immigration screening, brief advice, and referrals. Questions about the clinic should be directed to Amy Cheng at amy.cheng@ayuda.com.

Our School Website is Your Resource!!

If you are looking for information relevant to our Hybrid Model, such as arrival and dismissal procedures, how to use the SchoolPass app, among others, click HERE.

You can also find lots of questions and answers about the Summer Program and the Hybrid Model from virtual sessions with families HERE. If you missed any of the sessions, you can also access the recordings HERE.

We want to celebrate with you our new photos on the website, check them out!!

SUMMER PROGRAM

2021 Summer Program Details

Mundo Verde will offer a limited summer program for approximately 100 students in person and 100 students virtually. The four week in-person program will consist of a program serving students in grades PreK3-5th grade including academic skill boosting in English, Spanish and Math. The program will serve approximately 100 students at the J.F. Cook Campus.  The program is open to all students across both campuses and will prioritize students who have extended year services (through Special Education) and students whose academic data show they need preference in the program.  

We are accepting interest forms now in order to determine staffing for the program. Students will spend a portion of every week outdoors, exploring and engaging in physical activity and recreation.

There will be no shortage of FUN—it is summer after all! We will provide a few field trips as able. 

  • Dates: July 8 - August 4

  • Times: 9:00am-3:45pm (with specific drop-off times between 8:30-8:55am)

  • Eligible students: The summer program is only open to rising Mundo Verde students from both campuses—returning in the 2021-2022 or in fifth grade. New students entering PreK-3 in the Fall are not eligible to participate in the program. 

  • Registration: Registration is available for the entire session only (all four weeks). Up to 100 slots will be made available dependent on staffing. Registration will close once that number is reached or on May 1. Families will receive a confirmation when their request has been received, and a call or email once their spot is secure. The space is secured once the registration fee is received. 

  • Notice about Fees: We are committed to continuing our mission-aligned summer programming and keeping it accessible for all of our families through a sliding scale. To that end, we will not increase our fees this year since we increased them by 5% in 2019 [1]. 

SCHOOL MEALS

NEW! School Meals During Spring Break

Please find below the adjustments for school meals during Spring Break:

Tuesday, April 13:

  • J.F. Cook Campus closed

  • All families may pick up seven days of school meals at Calle Ocho on Tuesday from 3:00-6:00pm

  • Delivery for seven days of school meals for families that qualify for FARM

Friday, April 16:

  • No meal distribution or delivery

  • Both campuses closed

Tuesday, April 20: 

  • Regular meal distribution at both campuses 

  • Deliveries for non-FARM families resumes

ADMISSIONS

It’s Time to Re-enroll for School Year 2021-2022!
DEADLINE - May 5 by 5:00pm

ALL families should have received a re-enrollment letter via email on Friday, April 2, 2021. If you have not received this letter, please contact admissions@mundoverdepcs.org

Please complete all of the necessary paperwork by May 5, 2021, to not risk losing your child’s space at Mundo Verde PCS for SY21-22. 

Siblings of Current Students

Starting on April 2, siblings of current students admitted through this year's lottery will be able to be included in the same re-enrollment form. If you do not know if you were accepted, please check your application in MySchoolDC.

Re-enrollment Support

The Admissions team is happy to support families through one-to-one meetings via Zoom, phone call, or email. If you have specific questions or need to contact us, call our frontdesk J.F. Cook (202) 750-7060 or Calle Ocho (202) 803-8967 or email admissions@mundoverdepcs.org. We are available Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm for any questions or concerns.

For more details, visit our admissions website!

RECRUITMENT

Mundo Verde is Hiring

We are currently recruiting for a number of positions including Instructional Coaches, Psychologist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Teachers (including special education and intervention), and Fellows.

Please refer qualified candidates to our school website: https://www.mundoverdepcs.org/join-us for more information including vacancies, FAQs and access to the application. Thank you for spreading the word!

STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT

Student & Family Support Services

Visit the Student & Family Support section on our Reopening webpage to read more about the services we provide: Behavioral Health Supports for Parents, Social Worker at Mundo Verde, Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Support Group​, Student Services - Child Find, among others.

SY20-21 School Calendar

Upcoming Events:

  • Apr 12 - 15: Spring Break -No School for Students

  • Apr 16: Emancipation Day - School Closed

  • Apr 19: Conversation with parents/caregivers of Black Students, 6:00pm

  • Apr 19 - 21: Virtual Learning for ALL Students

  • Apr 22: In person learning resumes for Hybrid Classes and Learning Hubs

  • Apr 22: Coffee with the Principal - Calle Ocho Campus, 8:00-9:30pm

  • Apr 29: Family/Caregiver Community Building Session - Calle Ocho Campus

  • Apr 30: Coffee with the Principal - J.F. Cook Campus

  • May 3: Enrollment for NEW Students Deadline

  • May 5: Re-enrollment Deadline (by 5:00pm)

Messages from Chief Schools Officer and Principals

Hybrid Class - J.F. Cook Campus

Hybrid Class - J.F. Cook Campus

THIS WEEK'S ISSUE

School Messages

NEW! Messages from Dahlia Aguilar, Chief Schools Officer, and Principals

Academic Reminders

OJO! Virtual Learning for Learning Hubs & Hybrid Model After Spring Break

Board of Directors

NEW! Board Meeting - April 8

Admissions

NEW! It’s Time to Re-enroll for School Year 2021-2022!

Heath & Safety

NEW! DC Department of Health COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Update

NEW! DC Re-Open Schools Health & Safety Guidelines Update

Travel Recommendations During Spring Break

Family Communications & Engagement

NEW! Conversation with Parents/Caregivers of Black Students - April 19, 6:00pm

NEW! Live Virtual Family Recital with Ms. Loid and Mr. Dietrich - Tuesday, April 6, 6:00-6:30pm

Our School Website is Your Resource!!

Summer Program

NEW! 2021 Summer Program Details

Recruitment

NEW! Mundo Verde is Hiring

Student & Family Supports

Virtual Session Opportunities with PAVE and WISE - April 8

Student & Family Support Services

School Calendar and Upcoming Events

SCHOOL MESSAGES

NEW! Message from Dahlia Aguilar, Chief Schools Officer

As we enter April we are energized by the sun, the signs of life abound, and we know this is a season of planting that which we want to sow in the future.  

Sustainability teaches us that a healthy and sustainable future is possible and that we are all in this together [1]. We thank you for helping us design what has been within our means and resources, while cultivating mutually beneficial relationships for the days to come. Thank you for allowing us to care for teachers, so that they can care for children. Thank you for allowing us to serve the most pained amongst us so that we can all have enough, and in advance, thank you for your cooperation as we move through the last few months of school with uncertain realities but a steadfast commitment to serve our students to the best of our ability -be it virtually or on campus.

Many of you may have heard that new restrictions permit us to serve more students.  Recently DC officials announced that schools can observe 3ft of distance instead of 6ft [2].  We are reconfiguring our plans to include this change. It is important to understand that there are still regulations and recommendations on the distance students must observe during meal times and nap time.

Next week we will provide an update on enrollment to date, intended enrollment beyond Spring Break, and summer program enrollment.


In community,

Dahlia Aguilar
Chief Schools Officer

NEW! Messages from Our Principals, Netta and Naomi

Please click the links bellow to read our Principal’s messages:

J.F. Cook Campus - Principal Netta Douglas in English / Spanish

Calle Ocho Campus - Principal Naomi Fortis-Gebreselassie in English / Spanish

Resources from J.F. Cook Virtual Family Session, April 1 :

ACADEMIC REMINDERS

OJO! Virtual Learning for Learning Hubs & Hybrid Model After Spring Break

To uphold the safety of our community, in-person classes (Learning hubs and Hybrid model) will resume on Thursday, April 22 after the return from Spring Break. All students are expected to participate in remote learning.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NEW! Board Meeting - April 8

The Mundo Verde Board of Directors will be holding a Board Regular Meeting this week on Thursday, April 8. All regular and special board meetings are open to the public, providing the opportunity for stakeholders to observe the board in action. The meeting will take place virtually from 6:30 to 8:30pm. The agenda includes committee updates, Executive Director report and reopening update. 

Please RSVP HERE if you are planning to attend this meeting.

For questions related to the meeting email board@mundoverdepcs.org.

ADMISSIONS

NEW! It’s Time to Re-enroll for School Year 2021-2022!
DEADLINE - May 5 by 5:00pm

ALL families should have received a re-enrollment letter via email on Friday, April 2, 2021. If you have not received this letter, please contact admissions@mundoverdepcs.org

Please complete all of the necessary paperwork by May 5, 2021, to not risk losing your child’s space at Mundo Verde PCS for SY21-22. 

Siblings of Current Students

Starting on April 2, siblings of current students admitted through this year's lottery will be able to be included in the same re-enrollment form. If you do not know if you were accepted, please check your application in MySchoolDC.

Re-enrollment Support

The Admissions team is happy to support families through one-to-one meetings via Zoom, phone call, or email. If you have specific questions or need to contact us, call our frontdesk J.F. Cook (202) 750-7060 or Calle Ocho (202) 803-8967 or email admissions@mundoverdepcs.org. We are available Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm for any questions or concerns.

For more details, visit our admissions website!

HEALTH & SAFETY

NEW! DC Department of Health COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Update

Testing is scheduled on a weekly basis for in-person students however students may not always be tested each week. You will receive a notification directly from Curative to the email provided on the consent form when your child is tested. You do not need to do anything with the notification email. Your child’s results will be sent to the same email. There is not a defined schedule so please watch for the notifications. Results are confidential, and Mundo Verde does not receive them.

Covid-19 symptomatic and asymptomatic test consent forms in English and Spanish.

For more information on these programs click here.

NEW! DC Re-Open Schools Health & Safety Guidelines Update

On March 26,  DC Department of Health and OSSE released their new guidance for re-opening schools in the District. These guidelines can be found on OSSE’s public website. We are currently reviewing the guidelines to see which are inline with our re-opening values and how to operationalize new recommendations from a space, scheduling and staffing capacity lens.

The most impactful change is the guidance to reduce from 6 feet to 3 feet in certain instances the physical distance between students, which is in accordance with the new CDC guidelines, and the removal of the cap on 12 people per room.

The guidelines clearly state three instances that physical distance of 6ft are recommended:

  1. Between adults and other adults

  2. Between adults and children

  3. Between children when masks are removed, such as lunch, snack time and nap. Physical barriers, such as plastic dividers, are not a replacement for the 6ft

We have been preparing for this change as part of our considerations for further expansion of on-campus learning and continue to consider analysis of square feet of space as part of how we define maximum room capacity.

We are currently analyzing our operations to incorporate both the new 3 foot and the 6 foot distance requirements on our campuses. We do not anticipate any other of our safety procedures adjusting for this year at this time, such as mask wearing, staggered arrival and dismissal, increased cleaning and hand hygiene, health screenings and intentional cohorting to reduce the number of close contacts.

Travel Recommendations During Spring Break

As students and staff continue returning to on-campus learning, it is important to clarify the expectations regarding travel during the pandemic. We ask families to limit traveling during Spring Break to reduce and limit the possible spread of Covid-19 in our school. If your family is planning to travel, please do so safely and practice precautions, such as wearing a mask and hand hygiene.

Students enrolled on on-campus learning (Learning Hubs and Hybrid Model) who choose to travel outside of the DMV to a state or country on the DC Health high-risk list MUST do the following process to return to in-person learning even without symptoms:

  1. Quarantine for 14 days OR

  2. Take a COVID-19 test within 48-72 hours of return and provide negative results

FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT

NEW! Conversation with Parents/Caregivers of Black Students - April 19, 6:00pm

Families of Black Students at Mundo Verde are invited to join a virtual conversation to continue the discussion on our guiding question:

How do we center Black students in our short term and long term plans of action with a focus on school culture and student experience (e.g., recovery, reentry)  based on data (e.g. stakeholder, performance data, etc.), research and best practice?

An initial meeting took place on March 15. For our upcoming meeting, families from both campuses will be joined by Black leadership representing both campuses -- J.F. Cook Campus Interim Principal Netta Douglas, J.F. Cook Campus Acting Assistant Principal Jennifer Kouakeu, Network Director of Talent/General Counsel Robyn Pretlow, and teachers. We will recap some of the data shared in that meeting and discuss specific strategies to support the academic growth of our students. 

 

Please use this link to Join the Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/2896375750?pwd=Vit5V2JwZmVpbDZpeVJsU1JaSHEwUT09

 

Meeting ID: 289 637 5750

Passcode: MVPCS

One tap mobile

+19292056099,,2896375750#,,,,*540422# US (New York)

+13017158592,,2896375750#,,,,*540422# US (Washington DC)

Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acJlGIW0qT

NEW! Live Virtual Family Recital with Ms. Loid and Mr. Dietrich - Tuesday, April 6, 6:00-6:30pm

Join us the Spacials team for a live virtual Family Recital this Tuesday, April 6, from 6:00-6:30pm. Families from both campuses are invited to enjoy a live Flute and Violin RECITAL with Mr. Dietrich and Ms. Loid. You will listen to Bach, Telemann and more! Feel free to bring a cup of coffee or tea.

All family members are invited!

Tuesday, April 6, 6:00-6:30pm

Zoom link:
https://zoom.us/j/98902618206?pwd=blM0NWNWZDZPNFVQSVhaTlRKU3U5Zz09

Our School Website is Your Resource!!

If you are looking for information relevant to our Hybrid Model, such as arrival and dismissal procedures, how to use the SchoolPass app, among others, click HERE.

You can also find lots of questions and answers about the Summer Program and the Hybrid Model from virtual sessions with families HERE. If you missed any of the sessions, you can also access the recordings HERE.

We want to celebrate with you our new photos on the website, check them out!!

SUMMER PROGRAM

NEW! 2021 Summer Program Details

Mundo Verde will offer a limited summer program for approximately 100 students in person and 100 students virtually. The four week in-person program will consist of a program serving students in grades PreK3-5th grade including academic skill boosting in English, Spanish and Math. The program will serve approximately 100 students at the J.F. Cook Campus.  The program is open to all students across both campuses and will prioritize students who have extended year services (through Special Education) and students whose academic data show they need preference in the program.  

We are accepting interest forms now in order to determine staffing for the program. Students will spend a portion of every week outdoors, exploring and engaging in physical activity and recreation.

There will be no shortage of FUN—it is summer after all! We will provide a few field trips as able. 

  • Dates: July 8 - August 4

  • Times: 9:00am-3:45pm (with specific drop-off times between 8:30-8:55am)

  • Eligible students: The summer program is only open to rising Mundo Verde students from both campuses—returning in the 2021-2022 or in fifth grade. New students entering PreK-3 in the Fall are not eligible to participate in the program. 

  • Registration: Registration is available for the entire session only (all four weeks). Up to 100 slots will be made available dependent on staffing. Registration will close once that number is reached or on May 1. Families will receive a confirmation when their request has been received, and a call or email once their spot is secure. The space is secured once the registration fee is received. 

  • Notice about Fees: We are committed to continuing our mission-aligned summer programming and keeping it accessible for all of our families through a sliding scale. To that end, we will not increase our fees this year since we increased them by 5% in 2019 [1]. 

Look out for the Summer School Registration form later this week.

RECRUITMENT

NEW! Mundo Verde is Hiring

We are currently recruiting for a number of positions including Instructional Coaches, Psychologist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Teachers (including special education and intervention), and Fellows.

Please refer qualified candidates to our school website: https://www.mundoverdepcs.org/join-us for more information including vacancies, FAQs and access to the application. Thank you for spreading the word!

STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT

Virtual Session Opportunities with PAVE and WISE - April 8

Dr. Michael Brachfeld, of the MedStar Georgetown WISE Center, Mundo Verde's partner in providing mental health services and supports, announces a virtual series being co-hosted by a collaborative effort with Parents Amplifying Voices in Education (PAVE).

In this Virtual House Meeting we invite you to come share your story, connect with other parent leaders and take action! You will also have the opportunity to make a plan to advocate with PAVE for the parent priorities that matter most to YOU!

PAVE + WISE Virtual House Meeting #3: Where the Power Lies in DC Education

Thursday, April 8 from 6:00-7:30pm

Zoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83570265653?pwd=YXY0enlTeURNdkhKOHFHWjI0WU9MUT09

RSVP by emailing Megan Polanin at meganp@medstarwise.org (WISE Center) or Shakira Hall Louimarre at shakira.halllouimarre@dcpave.org (PAVE)

Student & Family Support Services

Visit the Student & Family Support section on our Reopening webpage to read more about the services we provide: Behavioral Health Supports for Parents, Social Worker at Mundo Verde, Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Support Group​, Student Services - Child Find, among others.

SY20-21 School Calendar

Upcoming Events:

  • Apr 6: Live Virtual Family Recital with Ms. Loid and Mr. Dietrich, 6:00-6:30pm

  • Apr 8: Board Meeting, 6:30-8:30pm

  • Apr 12 - 15: Spring Break -No School for Students

  • Apr 16: Emancipation Day - School Closed

  • Apr 19: Conversation with parents/caregivers of Black Students, 6:00pm

  • Apr 19 - 21: Virtual Learning for ALL Students

  • Apr 22: In person learning resumes for Hybrid Classes and Learning Hubs

  • Apr 22: Coffee with the Principal - Calle Ocho Campus

  • Apr 30: Coffee with the Principal - J.F. Cook Campus

  • May 3: Enrollment for NEW Students Deadline

  • May 5: Re-enrollment Deadline (by 5:00pm)

Virtual Learning After Spring Break and Re-Enrollment Process

Outdoor Wednesdays - Calle Ocho Campus

Outdoor Wednesdays - Calle Ocho Campus

THIS WEEK'S ISSUE

Academic Reminders

NEW! MAP Assessment Makeup/Completion Sessions for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades

NEW! Virtual Learning for Learning Hubs & Hybrid Model After Spring Break

Outdoor Activities on Wednesdays - Spaces Available

Admissions

NEW! It’s Time to Re-enroll for School Year 2021-2022!

Family Communications & Engagement

NEW! Earth Month - Join the Food Challenge!

NEW! Save the Date! J.F. Cook Campus: Virtual Family Session- Thursday, April 1

NEW! Calle Ocho Connection, Building Our School Community - Recording and Presentation

NEW! Our School Website is Your Resource!!

Heath & Safety

Arrival and Dismissal Updates at Calle Ocho Campus

Travel Recommendations During Spring Break

Student & Family Supports

LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH! Wellness Wednesdays Behavioral Health Supports for Parents

Virtual Session Opportunities with PAVE and WISE - April 8

Student & Family Support Services

School Calendar and Upcoming Events

ACADEMIC REMINDERS

NEW! MAP Assessment Makeup/Completion Sessions for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades

MAP Assessment makeup/completion sessions will be scheduled for next week. Teachers will instruct students to attend specific sessions based on the missing assessments. The sessions will also be published on the main grade's page on Firefly.

NEW! Virtual Learning for Learning Hubs & Hybrid Model After Spring Break

To uphold the safety of our community, in-person classes (Learning hubs and Hybrid model) will resume on Thursday, April 22 after the return from Spring Break. All students are expected to participate in remote learning.

Outdoor Activities on Wednesdays - Spaces Available

Thank you to everyone who has already signed up and for allowing everyone the opportunity to sign up for a spot.

Take this opportunity for your child to participate in reading, and gardening & cooking activities in Spanish on Wednesdays from 8:30-9:45am or 10:15-11:30am.

How to Sign Up? This is a first-come, first-served sign up process. Please use the following link to register on your campus:

Reminder:

  • Students participating in these activities must complete the health screening in person at arrival. 

  • Wear a mask, bring a water bottle, and wear gear for rain or shine. 

  • Each student must attend the campus they normally attend.

Please note that this activity does not count as attendance, so students must complete their Wednesday task at Firefly to avoid being marked absent.

ADMISSIONS

NEW! It’s Time to Re-enroll for School Year 2021-2022!
DEADLINE - May 5 by 5:00pm

ALL families will receive a re-enrollment letter via email on April 2, 2021. Please complete all of the necessary paperwork to not risk losing your child’s space at Mundo Verde PCS for SY21-22.  For a list of acceptable documentation as Proof of DC Residency please click here.

Siblings of Current Students

Starting on April 2, siblings of current students admitted through this year's lottery will be able to be included in the same re-enrollment form. If you do not know if you were accepted, please check your application in MySchoolDC.

Re-enrollment Support 

The Admissions team is happy to support families through one-to-one meetings via Zoom, phone call, or email. If you have specific questions or need to contact us, call our frontdesk J.F. Cook (202) 750-7060 or Calle Ocho (202) 803-8967 or email admissions@mundoverdepcs.org. We are available Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm for any questions or concerns.

FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT

NEW! Earth Month - Join the Food Challenge!

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Join our team this Earth Month for the 2021 Make the Most of Food Challenge! During this 4-week civic action challenge, teams of households will track what, why, and how much food is discarded in a week and then take actions together that can improve nutrition, save money, and reduce waste. Small changes like composting at home and at school can make a huge difference toward mitigating the impacts of climate change. Let's make a difference together! Sign up here by Thursday, April 1 and indicate that you want to join the Mundo Verde team. 

NEW! Save the Date! J.F. Cook Campus: Virtual Family Session
- Thursday, April 1 from 7:00-8:15pm

All J. F. Cook families and caregivers are invited this Thursday, April 1 from 7:00 to 8:15pm to participate with Principal Netta Douglas to connect with other J. F. Cook families and get the most recent updates on the expansion of on-campus learning. Details regarding zoom and phone access forthcoming.

NEW! Calle Ocho Connection, Building Our School Community - Recording and Presentation Available

Thank you to the Calle Ocho families for participating in the Virtual Session with Calle Ocho Families!

If you did not have the opportunity to participate, or if you want to review the recording or presentation again, you can check them here:

NEW! Our School Website is Your Resource!!

If you are looking for information relevant to our Hybrid Model, such as arrival and dismissal procedures, how to use the SchoolPass app, among others, click HERE.

You can also find lots of questions and answers about the Summer Program and the Hybrid Model from virtual sessions with families HERE. If you missed any of the sessions, you can also access the recordings HERE.

We want to celebrate with you our new photos on the website, check them out!!

HEALTH & SAFETY

Arrival and Dismissal Updates at Calle Ocho Campus

Please remember to arrive during your designated block. As we continue to add more students, we thank you in advance for your patience in the carline. 

If you need more time during arrival and dismissal to get your child out or into the car, we highly encourage you to park and walk up to help keep the traffic flowing. Teachers are always happy to talk to families, please contact them via email to set a time to talk, unfortunately, arrival and dismissal under these circumstances are not a time to talk with your teachers.

To review the arrival and dismissal procedures, please visit our website here.

Travel Recommendations During Spring Break

As students and staff continue returning to on-campus learning, it is important to clarify the expectations regarding travel during the pandemic. We ask families to limit traveling during Spring Break to reduce and limit the possible spread of Covid-19 in our school. If your family is planning to travel, please do so safely and practice precautions, such as wearing a mask and hand hygiene. 

Students enrolled on on-campus learning (Learning Hubs and Hybrid Model) who choose to travel outside of the DMV to a state or country on the DC Health high-risk list MUST do the following process to return to in-person learning even without symptoms:

  1. Quarantine for 14 days OR

  2. Take a COVID-19 test within 48-72 hours of return and provide negative results

STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT

LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH!
Wellness Wednesdays Behavioral Health Supports for Parents

Families have expressed the need for tools, resources, and consultation that support their own mental well-being as well as that of their family members. The Department of Behavioral Health has developed coping tools for parents and families. Please check this list of tools. 

Next Wellness Wednesdays topic:

  • March 31:  The Positive Face of Anger

Join at 5:30pm at this link: https://bit.ly/31JpYiv - Password: WW20

Join meeting by phone: Call-in toll number: 1-650-479-3208 Local (Washington D.C.) 1-202-860-2110  Access Code: 172 6204243

Check out the updated Wellness Wednesdays flyer for March in English and Spanish. If you have questions contact Audrey Williams at awilliams@dcpcsb.org.

Virtual Session Opportunities with PAVE and WISE - April 8

Dr. Michael Brachfeld, of the MedStar Georgetown WISE Center, Mundo Verde's partner in providing mental health services and supports, announces a virtual series being co-hosted by a collaborative effort with Parents Amplifying Voices in Education (PAVE). 

In this Virtual House Meeting we invite you to come share your story, connect with other parent leaders and take action!  You will also have the opportunity to make a plan to advocate with PAVE for the parent priorities that matter most to YOU!

PAVE + WISE Virtual House Meeting #3: Where the Power Lies in DC Education

Thursday, April 8 from 6:00-7:30pm

Zoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83570265653?pwd=YXY0enlTeURNdkhKOHFHWjI0WU9MUT09

RSVP by emailing Megan Polanin at meganp@medstarwise.org (WISE Center) or Shakira Hall Louimarre at shakira.halllouimarre@dcpave.org (PAVE)

Student & Family Support Services

Visit the Student & Family Support section on our Reopening webpage to read more about the service we provide: Behavioral Health Supports for Parents, Social Worker at Mundo Verde, Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Support Group​, Student Services - Child Find, among others.

SY20-21 School Calendar

Upcoming Events:

  • Apr 1: Virtual Family Session - J.F. Cook Campus

  • Apr 12 - 15: Spring Break -No School for Students

  • Apr 16: Emancipation Day - School Closed

  • Apr 19 - 21: Virtual Learning for ALL Students

Spaces Available for Outdoor Wednesdays & Packets Available for Pick Up

Outdoor Wednesdays - Calle Ocho Campus

Outdoor Wednesdays - Calle Ocho Campus

THIS WEEK'S ISSUE

NEW! On-Campus Learning and Activities Continue Expanding

Academic Reminders

UPDATED! Outdoor Activities on Wednesdays - We Still Have Spaces Available

UPDATED! Academic Packets Available for Pick Up

NEW! Catholic University Observations at Mundo Verde

MAP This Week: 3rd and 5th Grade

Kindergarten-5th Grade Personalized Learning Plans

Family Communications & Engagement

UPDATED! Calle Ocho Connection, Building Our School Community - March 25, 7:00-9:15pm

Heath & Safety

NEW! Arrival and Dismissal Updates at Calle Ocho Campus

Travel Recommendations During Spring Break

Attendance Reminders

NEW! Recommitment to Attend Learning Hubs

We Need Your Support for the Student Attendance

Student & Family Supports

NEW! Wellness Wednesdays Behavioral Health Supports for Parents

Virtual Session Opportunities with PAVE and WISE - March 25 and April 8

Student & Family Support Services

School Calendar and Upcoming Events

NEW! On-Campus Learning and Activities Continue Expanding

As we announced in the most recent family virtual information and dialogue sessions, Mundo Verde continues to expand access to on-campus learning opportunities. Over the last three weeks, we expanded participation in on-campus learning and activities from approximately 60 to 200 students by launching on-campus learning at our Calle Ocho campus, and adding seats at the J.F. Cook Campus. In addition, a number of 105 students participated in outdoor garden and Spanish language activities on Wednesdays at both campuses. (These activities are opt-in and space for this and future weeks are available - see below!)

 Details on efforts to increase the number of students on campus were described in our most recent virtual sessions. Presentation materials and recordings of those sessions may be found here:

We continue to bring teachers back to the building and to add students as part of expanding on-campus learning this spring. If you have not yet indicated your preference for on-campus learning, please email platforms@mundoverdepcs.org for the form and for the unique identifier you will be asked to provide for each of your children. Family responses to this form are helping us plan on-campus learning for the remainder of the school year - please let us know if you didn't see it or are not sure whether you have completed it.

If you have any lingering questions, please email info@mundoverdepcs.org or calleocho@mundoverdepcs.org.

ACADEMIC REMINDERS

UPDATED! Outdoor Activities on Wednesdays - Spaces Available

Thank you to everyone who has already signed up and for allowing everyone the opportunity to sign up for a spot. We will now open the sign-up to allow families to sign-up for more than two spots!

Take this opportunity for your child to participate in reading, and gardening & cooking activities in Spanish on Wednesdays from 8:30-9:45am or 10:15-11:30am.

How to Sign Up? This is a first-come, first-served sign up process. Please use the following link to register on your campus:

Reminder:

  • Students participating in these activities must complete the health screening in person at arrival. 

  • Wear a mask, bring a water bottle, and wear gear for rain or shine. 

  • Each student must attend the campus they normally attend.

Please note that this activity does not count as attendance, so students must complete their Wednesday task at Firefly to avoid being marked absent.

UPDATED! Academic Packets Available for Pick Up

J.F. Cook Campus

Academic packets will be available for pick up on Thursday, March 25 and Friday, March 26 from 9:00am-3:00pm at J.F. Cook Campus for PreK, K, 1st, 3rd, and 4th grades. There are no packets for 2nd and 5th grades.

All parents should pick up packets in the (main) building La Casa. Pick-up will be contactless. Please only take designated materials for your children’s grade. If you are unable to come to campus, teachers are also sharing links to activity packets. Families have the option to print these packets at home.

Calle Ocho Campus

Academic packets will be available for pick up from Thursday, March 25 to Sunday 28 from 9:00am-3:00pm at Calle Ocho Campus for PreK, Kinder, and 1st grade.

All packets can be picked up from the North entrance door when facing the school building (same door where school meals are picked-up). Pick-up will be contactless. Please only take designated materials for your children’s grade. If you are unable to come to campus, teachers will also share links to activity packets. Families have the option to print these packets at home.

First grade will also have art packs available from Mr. Manuel. 

Additionally, if you did not receive gardening materials (seed kits) during the last pick-up, they will also be available for all students to take home to grow their own vegetables.

NEW! Catholic University Observations at Mundo Verde

During the week of March 22, Early Childhood Education teaching candidates of Catholic University will be engaged in two rounds of observations of some of our virtual classrooms in grades Pre-K through Third. The second round will take place the week of April 19.

The teaching candidates are seeking to learn about curriculum, environment, and teacher interactions through the observations.

MAP This Week: 3rd and 5th Grade

The second round of MAP assessments for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades has begun. Below you will find the upcoming dates for the whole group sessions.  

Make sure your children have a good sleep the night before, and they attend school on time.

3rd Grade:

  • Spanish Reading: Thursday, March 25

  • Math: Wednesday, March 24

5th Grade: 

  • Spanish Reading: Monday, March 22

  • Math: Tuesday, March 23

Kinder-5th Grade Personalized Learning Plans

Personalized Learning Plans were shared with families last week. Your child's plan includes personalized learning goals* as well as aligned strategies to support at home. Your child’s personalized goal(s) and strategies were developed by their teaching team based on data analysis of daily tasks/ student work, observation of students, and progress towards end of year benchmarks. All students are working towards mastery of grade level standards. When determining personalized goals, teachers consider the learner’s particular starting point on their way to mastery and the appropriate pace or structures through which the learner is to be engaged.

If you did not receive your child's plan, please contact platforms@mundoverdepcs.org. For questions regarding your child's personalized goal(s) or strategies, contact your child's teaching team.

FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT

UPDATED! Calle Ocho Connection, Building Our School Community - March 25, 7:00-9:15pm

All Calle Ocho families and caregivers are invited to participate with Principal Naomi Fortis-Gebreselassie in an evening that will provide space to build community with other Calle Ocho families, get the most recent updates on the expansion of on-campus learning, and plan for the remainder of the school year.

From 7:00-8:30pm we will focus on community building with a focus on re-gaining efforts for Comunidad. Then from 8:30-9:15pm we will hear reopening updates as well as have time for Q&A.

HEALTH & SAFETY

NEW! Arrival and Dismissal Updates at Calle Ocho Campus

Please remember to arrive during your designated block. As we continue to add more students, we thank you in advance for your patience in the carline. 

If you need more time during arrival and dismissal to get your child out or into the car, we highly encourage you to park and walk up to help keep the traffic flowing. Teachers are always happy to talk to families, please contact them via email to set a time to talk, unfortunately, arrival and dismissal under these circumstances are not a time to talk with your teachers.

Travel Recommendations During Spring Break

As students and staff continue returning to on-campus learning, it is important to clarify the expectations regarding travel during the pandemic. We ask families to limit traveling during Spring Break to reduce and limit the possible spread of Covid-19 in our school. If your family is planning to travel, please do so safely and practice precautions, such as wearing a mask and hand hygiene. 

Students enrolled on on-campus learning (Learning Hubs and Hybrid Model) who choose to travel outside of the DMV to a state or country on the DC Health high-risk list MUST do the following process to return to in-person learning even without symptoms:

  1. Quarantine for 14 days OR

  2. Take a COVID-19 test within 48-72 hours of return and provide negative results

ATTENDANCE REMINDERS

NEW! Recommitment to Attend Learning Hubs

As we continue to expand with more hybrid in-person classes, we have noticed a significant drop in attendance in some of the Learning Hub classrooms. Learning Hubs families received an email asking them to recommitment to Learning Hubs. We are currently evaluating what Learning Hubs should remain open and which should be consolidated to potentially increase hybrid learning opportunities. We want as many students as possible to have the opportunity to return to on-campus learning if they wish. 

If you are a Learning Hub family and did not receive the email, please email platforms@mundoverdepcs.org. The Recommitment Form should be submitted by Tuesday, March 23.

We Need You Support - School Attendance

We recognize how difficult these times are for every and each family. As a school we are making efforts in many fronts to support our students' learning, and to be successful we need your help. Building daily attendance expectations in the early years sets the foundation for academic success in the upper grades. We invite families and caregivers to help their child/ren get into the habit and learn the value of daily, regular attendance.

STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT

NEW! Wellness Wednesdays Behavioral Health Supports for Parents

Families have expressed the need for tools, resources, and consultation that support their own mental well-being as well as that of their family members. The Department of Behavioral Health has developed coping tools for parents and families. Please check this list of tools. 

Wellness Wednesdays topics for March are:

  • March 24:  Parenting with Patience

  • March 31:  The Positive Face of Anger

Join at 5:30pm at this link: https://bit.ly/31JpYiv - Password: WW20

Join meeting by phone: Call-in toll number: 1-650-479-3208 Local (Washington D.C.) 1-202-860-2110  Access Code: 172 6204243

Check out the updated Wellness Wednesdays flyer for March in English and Spanish. If you have questions contact Audrey Williams at awilliams@dcpcsb.org.

Virtual Session Opportunities with PAVE and WISE - March 25 and April 8

Dr. Michael Brachfeld, of the MedStar Georgetown WISE Center, Mundo Verde's partner in providing mental health services and supports, announces a virtual series being co-hosted by a collaborative effort with Parents Amplifying Voices in Education (PAVE). 

In this Virtual House Meeting we invite you to come share your story, connect with other parent leaders and take action!  You will also have the opportunity to make a plan to advocate with PAVE for the parent priorities that matter most to YOU!

PAVE + WISE Virtual House Meeting #3: Where the Power Lies in DC Education

Thursday, April 8 from 6:00-7:30pm

Zoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83570265653?pwd=YXY0enlTeURNdkhKOHFHWjI0WU9MUT09

PAVE + WISE Virtual House Meeting #2: Advocacy 101

Thursday, March 25 from 6:00-7:30pm

Zoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86296582785?pwd=VHVLMUdraHhuMEtCaVJOTnVmYkx4dz09

RSVP by emailing Megan Polanin at meganp@medstarwise.org (WISE Center) or Shakira Hall Louimarre at shakira.halllouimarre@dcpave.org (PAVE)

Student & Family Support Services

Visit the Student & Family Support section on our Reopening webpage to read more about the service we provide: Behavioral Health Supports for Parents, Social Worker at Mundo Verde, Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Support Group​, Student Services - Child Find, among others.

SY20-21 School Calendar

Upcoming Events:

  • Mar 25:  Calle Ocho Connection, Building Our School Community

  • Apr 12 - 15: Spring Break

  • Apr 16: Emancipation Day - School Closed

Wednesdays Outdoor Activities Opportunity & Resources from Family Session by Campus March 8

Recess Time - Learning Hubs

Recess Time - Learning Hubs

THIS WEEK'S ISSUE

Academic Reminders

NEW! Outdoor Activities on Wednesdays - Information and Registration Form

NEW! Read Aloud with DCI School Students

NEW! Academic Packets Available for Pick Up

NEW! Kindergarten-5th Grade Personalized Learning Plans

Academic Reports

MAP: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade

Attendance Reminders

NEW! We Need Your Support for the Student Attendance

Family Communications & Engagement

NEW! Calle Ocho Connection, Building Our School Community - March 25

NEW! Resources from March 8 Session: Family Conversation by Campus

NEW! Ayuda: Free Immigration Advice - March 19

Perspectives

NEW! Findings From This Winter’s All-Family Survey

Heath & Safety

NEW! Travel Recommendations

Student & Family Supports

NEW! Virtual Session Opportunities with PAVE and WISE - March 25 and April 8

Student & Family Support Services

School Calendar and Upcoming Events

ACADEMICS REMINDERS

NEW! Outdoor Activities on Wednesdays - Information and Registration Form

Take this opportunity for your child to participate in reading and gardening & cooking activities in Spanish on Wednesdays from 8:30-9:45am or 10:15-11:30am.

Students will do activities in small groups in their grade level. These activities will be lead by learning hubs associates.

How to Sign Up? This is a first-come, first-served sign up process. To start, families will be limited to two Wednesdays to allow as many families as possible to have access to the program. Please use the following link to register on your campus:

Students participating in these activities must complete the health screening in person at arrival, bring a water bottle and wear a mask.

Please note that this activity does not count as attendance, so students must complete their Wednesday task at Firefly to avoid being marked absent.

NEW! Read Aloud with DCI School Students

We are happy to announce that several volunteer readers from DCI School have signed up to read to our students next Friday, March 19.

Our Read Aloud zoom room will be open from 9:30am -12pm and teachers will let their students know when to join the Read Aloud.

Students will have the opportunity to listen to Niña Bonita (Spanish) by Ana María Machado, Diversión en el clima de otoño (Spanish) by Martha E. H. Rustad, Jake Makes a World: Jacob Lawrence, a Young Artist in Harlem (English) by Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts, and The lost (and found) balloon (bilingual) by Celeste Jenkins.

NEW! Academic Packets Available for Pick Up

J.F. Cook Campus

Academic packets will be available for pick up on March 25 and 26 from 9:00am-3:00pm at J.F. Cook Campus. All parents should pick up packets in the (main) building La Casa. Pick-up will be contactless. Please only take designated materials for your children’s grade. If you are unable to come to campus, teachers are also sharing links to activity packets. Families have the option to print these packets at home.

Calle Ocho Campus

Academic packets will be available for pick up on March 25-28 from 9:00am-3:00pm at Calle Ocho Campus. All packets can be picked up from the North entrance door when facing the school building (same door where school meals are picked-up). Pick-up will be contactless. Please only take designated materials for your children’s grade. If you are unable to come to campus, teachers will also share links to activity packets. Families have the option to print these packets at home.

First grade will also have art packs available from Mr. Manuel.  Additionally, if you did not receive gardening materials (seed kits) during the last pick-up, they will also be available for all students to take home to grow their own vegetables.

NEW! Kindergarten-5th Grade Personalized Learning Plans

On Friday, March 12 we shared your child's Personalized Learning Plan! Your child's plan includes personalized learning goals* as well as aligned strategies to support at home. Your child’s personalized goal(s) and strategies were developed by their teaching team based on data analysis of daily tasks/ student work, observation of students, and progress towards end of year benchmarks. All students are working towards mastery of grade level standards. When determining personalized goals, teachers consider the learner’s particular starting point on their way to mastery and the appropriate pace or structures through which the learner is to be engaged.

The personalized learning plan will be used in the ways that follow to support children and families:

  • To inform differentiated instruction and/ or small group instruction

  • To base mastery and success upon the individually met goals of each student

  • To drive student agency of their own strengths and growth areas

  • To help students and families learn strategies to address their areas of need

  • To focus on biliteracy (bilingual language and literacy development)

 If you did not receive your child's plan, contact platforms@mundoverdepcs.org. For questions regarding your child's personalized goal(s) or strategies, contact your child's teaching team.

 *Kindergarten - personalized literacy goal for Spanish

*1st-4th grades - personalized literacy goals for Spanish and English

*5th grade - personalized literacy goals for Spanish and English + additional goal for Math

PreK: Your child's strengths and areas of growth were shared at parent-teacher conferences. If you did not already receive communication on your child's specific goal(s), you can expect to receive their plan early this week.

Academic Reports

Academic reports for all grades were sent to families the week of March 1.  If you did not receive it, please email platforms@mundoverdepcs.org.

MAP: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade

The second round of MAP assessments for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades will begin this week. Below you will find the dates for the whole group sessions.  

Administering the recent MAP testing during remote learning was vastly more challenging than usual – this was especially true for our youngest students in Kinder-2nd grades. As a result and as was communicated earlier this year, we will not be implementing MAP for these grades. Instead, teachers are using classroom assessments to guide instruction and make decisions about personalizing learning.

Make sure your children have a good sleep the night before, and they attend school on time.

3rd Grade:

  • English Reading: Wednesday, March 17

  • Spanish Reading: Thursday, March 25

  • Math: Wednesday, March 24

4th Grade:

  • English Reading: Monday, March 15

  • Spanish Reading: Tuesday, March 16

  • Math: Thursday, March 18

5th Grade: 

  • English Reading: Friday, March 19

  • Spanish Reading: Monday, March 22

  • Math: Tuesday, March 23

ATTENDANCE REMINDERS

NEW! We Need You Support - School Attendance

We recognize how difficult these times are for every and each family. As a school we are making efforts in many fronts to support our students' learning, and to be successful we need your help. Building daily attendance expectations in the early years sets the foundation for academic success in the upper grades. We invite families and caregivers to help their child/ren get into the habit and learn the value of daily, regular attendance.

FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT

NEW! Calle Ocho Connection, Building Our School Community - March 25

Save the date for March 25, 7:00-9:15pm! 

All Calle Ocho families and caregivers are invited to participate with Principal Naomi Fortis-Gebreselassie in an evening that will provide space to build community with other Calle Ocho families, get the most recent updates on the expansion of on-campus learning and plan for the remainder of the school year. Stay tuned for more details in next week’s bulletin.

NEW! Resources from March 8 Session: Family Conversation by Campus

If you didn’t have the opportunity to participate in your campus session, or if you want to review the session again, you can find all resources here:

JF Cook Campus: 


Visit the School Communications section of our website where you can find all messages sent to families, weekly family updates, and virtual session resources!

NEW! Ayuda: Free Immigration Advice - March 19

Ayuda will be offering free immigration advice and referrals over the phone on March 19. Clients who are interested should call 202-787-5311 on March 19 between 10:00am and 2:00pm to schedule a phone appointment. This virtual clinic is part of their ongoing effort to provide free, low-barrier consultations for clients who want immigration screening, brief advice, and referrals. Questions about the clinic should be directed to Mary Caulfield at Mary.Caulfield@ayuda.com.

PERSPECTIVES

NEW! Findings From This Winter’s All-Family Survey

For family members who would like to learn more about the findings from this winter’s all-family survey, we have prepared four short video presentations from our strategy and communications consultant who designed and analyzed the survey (Jonathan J. Halperin). The slide presentation is in four parts. To watch these videos, click HERE (password: mundo).

  • Winter Survey – Presentation of Findings Part 1 & Introduction
    Brief explanation of survey design and approach as well as methodological notes and explanations. (4 minutes)

  • Winter Survey – Presentation of Findings, Part 2: Risks, Opinions & Behavior
    Discussion of how families perceive risk and the social/emotional importance of returning to on-campus learning, with an examination of differences according to race and identity. (7 minutes)

  • Winter Survey – Presentation of Findings, Part 3: On-Campus and Remote
    Review of statements that resonate most and to what extent subgroups lean toward either on-campus or remote learning. (15 minutes)

  • Winter Survey – Presentation of Findings, Part 4 & Conclusion: Situations and Support
    Analysis of the distinct types of support family members are seeking for students during either on-campus or remote learning. (10 minutes.)

Please share any thoughts or suggestions directly with JHalperin@mundoverdepcs.org

HEALTH & SAFETY

NEW! Travel Recommendations

As students and staff continue returning to on-campus learning, it is important to clarify the expectations regarding travel during the pandemic. We ask families to limit traveling during Spring Break to reduce and limit the possible spread of Covid-19 in our school. If your family is planning to travel, please do so safely and practice precautions, such as wearing a mask and hand hygiene. 

Students enrolled on on-campus learning (Learning Hubs and Hybrid Model) who choose to travel outside of the DMV to a state or country on the DC Health high-risk list should do the following process to return to in-person learning even without symptoms:

  1. Quarantine for 14 days OR

  2. Take a COVID-19 test within 48-72 hours of return and provide negative results

STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT

NEW! Virtual Session Opportunities with PAVE and WISE - March 25 and April 8

Dr. Michael Brachfeld, of the MedStar Georgetown WISE Center, Mundo Verde's partner in providing mental health services and supports, announces a virtual series being co-hosted by a collaborative effort with Parents Amplifying Voices in Education (PAVE). 

In this Virtual House Meeting we invite you to come share your story, connect with other parent leaders and take action!  You will also have the opportunity to make a plan to advocate with PAVE for the parent priorities that matter most to YOU!

PAVE + WISE Virtual House Meeting #3: Where the Power Lies in DC Education

Thursday, April 8 from 6:00-7:30pm

Zoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83570265653?pwd=YXY0enlTeURNdkhKOHFHWjI0WU9MUT09

PAVE + WISE Virtual House Meeting #2: Advocacy 101

Thursday, March 25 from 6:00-7:30pm

Zoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86296582785?pwd=VHVLMUdraHhuMEtCaVJOTnVmYkx4dz09

RSVP by emailing Megan Polanin at meganp@medstarwise.org (WISE Center) or Shakira Hall Louimarre at shakira.halllouimarre@dcpave.org (PAVE)

Student & Family Support Services

Visit the Student & Family Support section on our Reopening webpage to read more about the service we provide: Behavioral Health Supports for Parents, Social Worker at Mundo Verde, Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Support Group​, Student Services - Child Find, among others.

SY20-21 School Calendar

Upcoming Events:

  • March 15: Small groups of students begin hybrid learning  on-campus

  • Mar 25:  Calle Ocho Connection, Building Our School Community

  • Apr 12 - 15: Spring Break

  • Apr 16: Emancipation Day - School Closed

Tomorrow! Family Conversation by Campus, School-wide Conversation on Expansion Efforts from March 4

Covid-19 Vaccine Webinar with Dr. Christian Cornejo

Covid-19 Vaccine Webinar with Dr. Christian Cornejo

THIS WEEK'S ISSUE

Family Communications & Engagement

NEW! TOMORROW! Next Opportunity to Participate and Resources

NEW! Covid-19 Vaccine Webinar - Videos Availables

UPDATED! Due Date to Register Extended for FREE Nutrition and Wellness Class for Families

Academic Reminders

NEW! Academic Reports

NEW! MAP: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade

Board of Directors

NEW! Board Meeting - March 11

School Meals

School Meals Process Will Change Starting on April

Student Supports

Student & Family Support Services

School Calendar and Upcoming Events

FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT

NEW! TOMORROW! Next Opportunity to Participate and Resources

Families/Caregivers Campus Specific Conversations - Monday, March 8

Remember, tomorrow March 8, Campus Principals Netta Douglas (J.F. Cook Campus) and Naomi Fortis-Gebreselassie (Calle Ocho Campus) will be hosting a dialogue session by campus with families and caregivers, as a continuation from the school-wide conversation, to consider recent adjustments to learning and schedules. Please join your Campus Principal in the times below:

  • J.F. Cook Campus, 6:15-7:30 pm - Bilingual with translation. Links will be shared on Monday via email & text.

  • Calle Ocho Campus, 7:45-9:00 pm  - Bilingual with translation. Links will be shared on Monday via email & text.

If you have any questions in advance of these sessions, please email info@mundoverdepcs.org.

As promised in the school-wide conversation on Expansion Efforts HERE are the recordings, presentation in English and Spanish, and Questions & Answers from March 4 available!

If you missed the letter with plans for Expanded On-Campus Learning​ from Feb. 26, click HERE

NEW! Covid-19 Vaccine Webinar - Videos Availables

Check out the recording Webinar in English and Spanish for families hosted on March 1, where Dr. Christian Cornejo resolved doubts that our community had about the Covid-19 vaccine.

UPDATED! Due Date to Register Extended for FREE Nutrition and Wellness Class for Families

Interested in learning more about nutrition and wellness, from the comfort of your home? Mundo Verde is partnering with the University of the District of Columbia's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) to offer our families a free, live online class series. Available in English or Spanish, the series will include 5-7 classes, each from 1-1.5 hours, which will cover topics like making healthy choices, reading food labels, and how to shop on a budget. Adults who complete the class can then waive the cost of Food Manager or Safe Food Handler certification. 

Due date to register extended! If you and your children are interested in building healthy habits together, please complete the google signup form in Spanish or English by March 10 to indicate the weekly time slots that work for you. We will be in touch with those who complete the form to confirm the schedule for the class, which will start this spring. Please send any questions to Kiko, our JF Cook Campus Cooking & Gardening teacher, at kbourne@mundoverdepcs.org.

ACADEMICS REMINDERS

NEW! Academic Reports

Families should have received academic reports for grades PreK-5th last week.  If you did not receive it, please email platforms@mundoverdepcs.org.

NEW! MAP: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade

The second round of MAP assessments will begin on the week of March 15 for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. Below you will find the dates for the whole group sessions. Administering the recent MAP testing during remote learning was vastly more challenging than usual – this was especially true for our youngest students in Kinder-2nd grades. As a result and as was communicated earlier this year, we will not be implementing MAP for these grades. Instead, teachers are using classroom assessments to guide instruction and make decisions about personalizing learning.

Specific times will be communicated to students and families as the date approaches.  

3rd Grade:

  • English Reading: Wednesday, March 17

  • Spanish Reading: Thursday, March 25

  • Math: Wednesday, March 24

4th Grade:

  • English Reading: Monday, March 15

  • Spanish Reading: Tuesday, March 16

  • Math: Thursday, March 18

5th Grade: 

  • English Reading: Friday, March 19

  • Spanish Reading: Monday, March 22

  • Math: Tuesday, March 23

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NEW! Board Meeting - March 11

The Mundo Verde Board of Directors will be holding a Board Regular Meeting this week on Thursday, March 11. All regular and special board meetings are open to the public, providing the opportunity for stakeholders to observe the board in action. The meeting will take place virtually from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The agenda includes a report from the executive director, discussion of our continued opening, and reports from each committee. Webinar links and phone numbers forthcoming. For questions related to the meeting or to rsvp for attending please email  board@mundoverdepcs.org

SCHOOL MEALS

School Meals Process Will Change Starting on April

Remember that starting April 1, meals will return to a rolling enrollment - families will no longer need to place a new order each month. Once an order is placed, your child will remain on the meals list until you request to cancel.

To review the details of how school meals will work for students in person and for students who are virtual learners, visit the School Meals section on the Reopening webpage.

STUDENT SUPPORTS

Student & Family Support Services

Visit the Student & Family Support section on our Reopening webpage to read more about the service we provide: Behavioral Health Supports for Parents, Social Worker at Mundo Verde, Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Support Group​, Student Services - Child Find, among others.

SY20-21 School Calendar

Upcoming Events:

  • Mar 1-15: Small groups of students begin hybrid learning  on-campus

  • Mar 8: Campus Virtual Sessions for Families/Caregivers

  • Mar 11: Mundo Verde Board of Directors Meeting (Open to stakeholders)

  • Apr 12 - 15: Spring Break

  • Apr 16: Emancipation Day - No School





 

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