Dear 2021 Summer Program Families,
This is our 5th and last communication to you after the launching of the 2021 Summer Program on Thursday, July 8! Please be reminded that the program ends Wednesday, August 4. We ask you to pick up your child on time. We are reminded of the anxiety children experience when they are the last ones to be picked up after pick-up time has ended. They begin to wonder what has happened to their caregiver and seek consolation from us.
Thinking about next fall, please know you will receive important information about starting school in the fall including details about signing up for the before and after school programs.
End of program celebrations
It is our hope that your children have enjoyed our summer program! Classroom celebrations will take place on the last day to highlight children’s participation.
Rising PreK-Kinder
This grade group plans to celebrate the students by recognizing their achievements which include, for example, learning the hand signal used at Mundo Verde to request a bathroom break. Parents can expect their children to bring home the many crafts they have made.
Rising 1st-2nd
Students in this grade will be celebrated for their participation in a special way. You can expect to learn from the teaching team your child’s reading achievements. You will learn from the Springboard Site Leader as well as from the ¡Adelante! Program Coordinator, how your child has progressed in each language. You can also expect to receive information about how you can continue to support your child’s language skills in both English and Spanish at home.
Springboard Families are reminded to join the weekly workshops. Questions: email Kelley Ukhun at kukhun@mundoverdepcs.org.
Rising 3rd-6th
Students in this grade will also be celebrated for their participation and unique reading achievements! Most students have read up to 230 pages of the 300 page chapter book “Root Magic” by Eden Royce! They have played word games, puzzles and jeopardy around specific text words. They have also practiced foundational math specific to their grade level. You may need to help them finish the novel at home to satisfy their desire to learn what happens to Jez and Jay Turner.
Student Support Team
The Student Support Team (SST) has been privileged to serve you and your children through the Extended School Year (ESY) Program. As we near the end of the program, please be reminded of the importance of regular student attendance and that every day matters. You will receive an ESY IEP Progress Report within the next few weeks. Please direct any questions/concerns/ESY Program feedback to Norma Villanueva, Director of Student Services, nvillanueva@mundoverdepcs.org
Wednesday Field Day
Our summer plans to spend time at the neighborhood parks were derailed by severe heat alerts. This has not thwarted the children from having water fun with Mundo Verde’s water hose! While we don’t know for sure what next Wednesday’s weather will be (Aug 4th), we can share that the children will still have the opportunity to play outside!
We thank you for being part of the 2021 Mundo Verde Summer Program!
Sincerely,
Gloria Quirarte
Director of Extended Day Programming