Summer Program Family Update #5

Dear Summer Program Families,

This is our 5th and last communication to you after the launching of the 2022 Summer Program! Please be reminded that the program ends Wednesday, August 10. 


STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM

The Student Support Team (SST) has been privileged to serve you and your children through the Extended School Year (ESY) Program. Although we draw close to the end of the program, regular student attendance is still important. Please be on the lookout for ESY IEP Progress Reports which will be shared the week after the end of the summer program. If you have any questions, please contact Jezelle Estrado, Inclusion Coordinator, at jestrado@mundoverdepcs.org.

FIELD TRIPS TO KENILWORTH AQUATIC GARDENS

J.F Cook Campus
Thank you to the JF Cook families for preparing your children to have a successful and fun time during their visit to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. The children kept hydrated as they spied turtles, frogs, lizards, butterflies, dragonflies, and birds, including a blue heron. Help us bridge the gap between home and school by asking your child(ren) what animals populate the gardens. Or, what is the name of the plant that is currently blooming at the gardens. We send a special thank you to the parent chaperones for being part of the field trips and especially for your patience when the bus was late!

 

SPORTS CLINICS

The students have enjoyed a variety of sports clinics, including basketball, floor hockey, kickball, and soccer during the summer program. Below are a few pictures of the 3rd Grade in a soccer clinic at the J.F. Cook Campus.

LEARNING EXPOS ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 5

Thank you for joining us during the learning expositions. The children were eager to share their achievements with you. Below are a few photographs of their learning process and products.

We wish you a great rest of your summer! If you have any questions, please email summer@mundoverdepcs.org.

Sincerely,

Gloria Quirarte
Director of Extended Day Programming

SY22 Summer Program Expo Hours

Dear Summer Program Families,

Please be informed that we are having our SY22 Summer Program Expos on Friday, August 5, from 3:00-3:45pm. This will allow select Summer Lead Teachers to attend the New Teacher Professional Development that begins August 8-10. On August 8, 9, and 10 the support teachers will be in charge of the classrooms and will finish out the SY22 Summer Program! 

Across the grades, the Expos will feature learning in literacy, math, and sustainability:

  • Rising Kinder - 2nd Grade - In Literacy, students will show the work they accomplished through their Book Club reading. In Math, they will demonstrate math projects focused on grade level skills. For sustainability learning, students will demonstrate their seed and plant drawings. Some children will bring home growing plants!

  • Rising 3rd-5/6th Grade - Students will share their work from their deep dive of the chapter book Esperanza Rising with a written summary of the story. In Math, they will take home up to 36 multiplication flashcards representing their next level learning to practice at home in preparation for the next school year. For sustainability learning, students will demonstrate work completed from science projects and plantings.

We hope you will join us for the Friday Learning Expos! If you have any questions, please email summer@mundoverdepcs.org.

Sincerely,

Gloria Quirarte
Director of Extended Day Programming

Summer Program Family Update #4

Dear Summer Program Families,

This is our 4th communication to you after the launching of the 2022 Summer Program on July 11! We had our first field trips to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens this week during which the children showed to be impressive stewards of nature! They asked the park rangers great questions about the plants and animals they saw. They left no trace behind after their lunch. Without a doubt, they earned their ranger badges!

ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL
We thank all the families for supporting us with the arrival and dismissal protocols making the morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up safe and fluid for the children.

NEWS FROM THE SPECIFIC GRADES

Literacy

  • Kinder is adding the book El Hombre de Pan Jengibre to their book club reading this week. 

  • 1st graders are finishing their study of the story book Amor de Pelo.

  • 2nd grade is adding the story book Nestor to their book club reading.

  • 3rd grade continues to read through the chapter book of Esperanza Rising.

Math
Students continue to work on grade level math. Kinder continues to emphasize skills and learning related to addition and subtraction. 1st and 2nd grade continue to learn about units and decimals with smaller to greater numbers. 3rd-5/6th continue to practice their multiplication.  Please feel free to work on these skills at home in efforts to better prepare students for the incoming school year. 

Special planting projects
In all the grades, specialists and teaching teams are working with the children to plant different kinds of seeds including beans and radishes using a variety of planting receptacles. They are exploring the school gardens and drawing its plant life.

SCHOOL MEALS
Thank you to the families who have submitted the school meals form. Having these has helped us reduce food waste!

FIELD TRIP TO KENILWORTH AQUATIC GARDENS

Calle Ocho Campus
Thank you to the Calle Ocho families for preparing your children to have a successful and fun time during their visit to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens.  While the weather was humid, there was some breeze and shade. The children kept hydrated as they observed turtles, listened for frogs and spied different birds. Help us bridge the gap between home and school by asking your child(ren) what animals populate the gardens. Or, what is the name of the plant that is currently blooming at the gardens. We send a special thank you to the parent chaperones for being part of the field trips!

J.F. Cook Campus
In preparation for the upcoming field trips, we ask students to dress in comfortable, cool clothing and shoes for hiking. Please remember to send your child(ren) with a water bottle to keep hydrated. They are also encouraged to wear hats for protection from the sun. Sun lotion should be applied before the children arrive at school. Students will not be allowed to share sun lotion in an effort to avoid allergic impact. 

The school buses will depart at 9:00am and return by 1:00pm in the afternoon. Students will have lunch at the gardens. Families seeking to be a chaperone on the trip with their child’s group must submit a negative Covid test by the Friday prior to the day of the field trip via email to covid19@mundoverdepcs.org. Only one chaperone per grade group will be allowed due to bus capacity. Families with a child whose medication must travel with them are especially invited to support us by joining the field trip as chaperones!

  • Aug 1 - JF Cook Campus Rising Kinder-2nd travel to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

  • Aug 2 - JF Cook Campus Rising 3rd-5th/6th travel to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

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

Sincerely,

Gloria Quirarte
Director of Extended Day Programming

Summer Program Family Update #3

Dear Summer Program Families,

This is our 3rd communication to you after the launching of the 2021 Summer Program on July 11!  We can share that the children are experiencing daily personalized learning. They are also enjoying outside time with friends on the school grounds and gardens!

ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL

Thank you for helping us keep your children safe by walking your Rising Kinder child to the daily entrance point and checking them in with the teachers on a daily basis. Your support of arrival and dismissal procedures has made daily summer drop-off and pick-up smooth and fluid!

NEWS FROM THE SPECIFIC GRADES

Literacy

  • Students in Rising Kindergarten are reading the books Bunny Cakes and Los Tres Chivos Vivos, both in Spanish. They are comparing the characters, setting, and sequence of events. Ask them to share with you the ingredients the character Max from Bunny Cakes puts in his recipe! Or, which goat crossed the bridge first?

  • Students in Rising 1st Grade are reading Lenny y Tulio and Lola Planta un Jardín.  As they compare the characters, settings, and sequence of events, they are also talking about Lenny’s search for friends or what plants Lola chooses to plant in her garden.

  • Students in Rising 2nd Grade are reading Joe Arco Iris and Amor de Pelo.  They are comparing characters, setting, and sequence of events, while also talking about Eloise’s love of colors and Zuri’s hair!

Math

  • Students are working on grade level math, with an emphasis on addition and subtraction and being able to identify the difference in the operations. Please feel free to work on these skills at home so we can better prepare students for the incoming school year. 

Rising 3rd-6th 

  • Literacy: Students in Rising 3rd-6th Grade are reading in Spanish Rising Esperanza, a story about a young girl’s journey from Mexico to the US. Ask your child what they think Esperanza may be experiencing as she makes this journey with her family.

  • Math: Students are practicing grade level math, with an emphasis on their multiplication. Please feel free to practice or quiz your students at home so they are prepared for the coming school year.

SCHOOL MEALS

Thank you to the families who have submitted the school meals form.  We ask those who have not submitted the form but want their children to receive the school lunch, to do so. This helps us provide exactly the right number of lunches and reduce food waste!

FIELD TRIP TO KENILWORTH AQUATIC GARDENS

Students will travel to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens by grade groups on the dates below, where they will learn and explore the biodiversity and history of the garden habitat at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. In preparation for these field trips, we ask students to dress in comfortable, cool clothing and shoes for hiking. Children can also wear hats for protection from the sun. Sun lotion should be applied before the children arrive at school. Students will not be allowed to share sun lotion in an effort to avoid allergic impact. 

The school buses will depart at 9:00am and return by 12:00pm in the afternoon. Students will have lunch at the gardens. Families seeking to be a chaperone on the trip with their child’s group must submit a negative Covid test by the Friday prior to the day of the field trip via email to covid19@mundoverdepcs.org. Only one chaperone per grade group will be allowed due to bus capacity. Families with a child whose medication must travel with them are especially invited to support us by joining the field trip as chaperones!

  • July 25 - Calle Ocho Campus Rising Kinder - 1st travel to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

  • July 26 - Calle Ocho Campus Rising 2nd - 3rd travel to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

  • August 1 - JF Cook Campus Rising Kinder - 2nd travel to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

  • August 2 - JF Cook Campus Rising 3rd-5th/6th travel to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

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

Sincerely,

Gloria Quirarte
Director of Extended Day Programming

Summer Program Family Update #2

Dear Summer Program Families,

This is our second communication to you after the launching of the 2022 Summer Program on Monday, July 11!  Currently, we have fewer students enrolled in the summer program than expected.  On the upside, this makes for a low student/teacher ratio allowing for personalized instruction.  On the downside, we may need to combine grade groups and reduce contracted specialties. More news to come on this front!


PAYMENTS
We ask families to pay their remaining balance for the summer program by July 18. If you do not know the amount of your balance you can email summer@mundoverdepcs.org. 

SCHOOL MEALS
It is not too late to sign up!  Families can now login and sign-up for the school lunch.  We fixed the problem with sign ups by reopening the school meal tab in the school store. Do not hesitate to email summer@mundoverdepcs.org if you have trouble signing up. Breakfast is free for all the students in the program.

PERMISSION SLIPS TO KENILWORTH GARDENS
Families are reminded to submit their permission slips for the field trip to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens by July 22, 2022 to their child’s classroom teacher. We welcome 1 parent chaperone per grade group. Chaperones must submit negative Covid19 test results. Please inform your child’s teacher of your interest. If you need a paper copy of the permission slip, ask your child’s teacher or the front desk. Here are the permission slips organized by grade cohorts:


STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Extended School Year (ESY) is off to a great start!  Our special educators and related service providers are excited to continue working with your children. We will continue to share critical information with families as we go through the summer. 

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
We seek your support with the Arrival and Dismissal Process. We ask families to walk your Rising Kinder student(s) to the daily entrance point and to check them in with the teachers on a daily basis.  Teachers will not accept Rising Kinder students without a parent check-in.  Help us keep your children safe!

Please review the arrival and dismissal procedures for the summer program:

Find your child’s Grade Cohort designation for arrival purposes and to locate your child’s daily routine in the schedules below:

PROGRAM LEARNING AND SCHEDULES
Students are enjoying their book clubs where they are reading in Spanish in all grades.  Early readers are learning to read and upper learners are practicing their comprehension.  All the students are exploring and practicing grade level math skills in preparation for the upcoming school year.  As well, the students are expanding their science knowledge. Note: Your child may come home asking for supplies such as plastic water bottles, paper rolls, or other items for the classroom science projects.  

Ask your child how his/her day went, and do not hesitate to give us feedback based on what you learn!

Here are the program schedules for you to view your child’s day-to-day activities.  

 J.F Cook Campus:

Calle Ocho Campus:

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


Sincerely, 

Gloria Quirarte
Director of Extended Day Programming

Welcome to the 2022 Summer Program!

Dear Summer Program Families,

We are super excited to see you on the first day of the 2022 Summer Program Monday, July 11 at 8:30am!  We have a great team who - after a short break - is ready to offer your children a unique summer learning experience!

Here are the key reminders and information to help your arrival and participation.

  • Buy the Mundo Verde T-shirt uniform (if you do not have them) in Infinite Campus Parent Portal (discounted for FARM families). Students must wear these everyday!

PROGRAM SCHEDULES

This year’s program is designed to recuperate learning loss and prepare children for the upcoming school year. You will see in the schedules below, blocks of time are reserved for specific curricula activities dependent on your child’s grade.  

There is no shortage of fun as creative arts, music, and gardening enrichments, and as much outside time and play - as weather permits - are embedded in the program.  

FIELD TRIP

We are excited to announce that we will be taking the children on a field trip to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens as part of their sustainability learning during the SY22 Summer Program. Students will have the opportunity to engage with the Junior Ranger Program who will lead fun explorations of the park’s habitat, the plant and animal life and its history as one of 400 National Parks set aside for protection in the United States.  

Each campus will travel to the gardens by grade groups on different days. We ask families to fill out and return by July 15, 2022 the permission slip for your child:

HEALTH & SAFETY

Masking

Currently, Mundo Verde is reviewing the indoor mask policies. For now, indoor masks remain mandatory in the Summer Program until further notice. Outdoor masks remain optional. 

Testing

Covid testing will proceed bi-weekly (every other Monday) starting from Monday 7/11 and continue through the end of summer school, assuming community spread remains at low level. Covid testing consent forms will not need to be resubmitted, as summer school is a continuation of our 21-22 school year. We will immediately notify individuals/their guardians of a positive Covid test result. We will be testing 10% of our unvaccinated population. 

Our Summer school staff will have access to Covid testing as needed for symptomatic presentations and post exposure testing. This will be facilitated via self antigen testing and saliva PCR testing, as appropriate.

Test-to-Stay

We will continue to provide Test To Stay as an alternative to those who would have otherwise needed to quarantine, post exposure.

If you have any questions, please email summer@mundoverdepcs.org. See you on Monday!

Sincerely, 

Gloria Quirarte
Director of Extended Day Programming





 

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