2nd Grade Expo - Calle Ocho Campus
This Week! Kinder-5th Grade Student Led Conferences, March 15 (Afternoon Only)
This Week! PreK Parent Teacher Conferences, March 15 (Afternoon Only)
NEW! Establishing a Strong Foundation for SY23-24: Staff Recruitment
Events & ActivitiesPARCC Assessment Info Sessions - March 13: Calle Ocho Campus & March 24: J.F. Cook Campus
Let’s Get Ready For The Spanish Book Fair This Week!
Communications, Information & QuestionsNEW! Parent and Caregiver Engagement Collaboration & Strategies
NEW! Are you Active With any Parent/Caregiver Group
The Mundo Verde Board
School ServicesSchool Meals Reminders
Regular Extended Day Program on March 15
Community AnnouncementsNews From Padres - J.F. Cook Campus Parent/Caregiver Organized Group
NEW! Free Immigration Advice and Referrals: Pro Bono Consultation Clinic - March 24
School Calendar and Upcoming EventsFamily Handbook
SY22-23 School Calendar
March 15: Student Conferences (Afternoon Only) / REGULAR Classes and Extended Day Program
ACADEMICS
March 15 (Afternoon Only)
Student Led Conferences continue on March 15 (afternoon only) for those families who did not have their SLC on March 10. Student Led Conferences provide a forum in which your child has the opportunity to lead the discussion about their own progress by sharing work and reflecting on their growth.
Reminder
On March 15, kinder - 5th grade students are expected to attend their conference. Being a Wednesday, school day is half day. Conferences are scheduled for the afternoon.
March 15 (Afternoon Only)
Parent-Teacher Conferences continue on March 15 (afternoon only) for those families who did not have their PTC on March 10. Parent-Teacher Conferences in PreK are one-on-one conferences not including students, where teachers share individualized evidence of current strengths and needs. Its purpose is to build strong home to school partnership for academic and social success; and share data on academics and social emotional learning.
Reminder
On March 15, PreK students will have a regular school day, Wednesdays are always half days. Conferences are schedule for the afternoon.
As we enter the last few months of the school year, school leaders are focused on ensuring a successful end to SY22-23 and establishing a strong foundation for SY23-24. Building an instructional leadership and teaching force is imperative to the school's success and to the success of our students. You will see that Mundo Verde is undertaking a normal recruiting practice in schools, of posting all instructional leader and teaching positions, ensuring a pool of strong and experienced candidates to fill new roles or possible vacancies.
In addition, it is known that the experience of the last 3 years (pandemic and post-pandemic) has impacted the education industry at the national level, the data shows that there is still a shortage of educators in all levels. The school recruitment strategy needs to be as fierce as other industries which means that we actively recruit top talent year round and make the job search professional, personal, and exciting to build the culture of prestige the teaching profession and our students deserve.
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
March 13 - Calle Ocho Campus
March 24 - J.F. Cook Campus
Mundo Verde will host a session on PARCC testing for 3rd-5th grade families. The sessions will be recorded and shared with the parent/caregiver community.
Calle Ocho Campus - Virtual (3rd grade families only): March 13, 7:30-8:45pm. (Click here for the ParentSquare calendar event and zoom link).
J.F. Cook Campus - In Person (3rd-5th grade families): March 24, 9:00-10:00am.
PARCC Testing Schedule:
3rd grade Calle Ocho Campus: April 10 - April 14
3rd grade J.F. Cook Campus: May 8 - May 12
4th grade J.F. Cook Campus: May 1 - May 5
5th grade J.F. Cook Campus: April 25 and April 27 for DC Science, May 15 - May 22 for PARCC
We are excited to foster love for Spanish in our school community throught this amazing Spanish book fair staffed entirely by Mundo Verde families. Thank you to all parents and caregivers who are voluntering to help us make this book fair a success!! Stop by the Zócalo, browse and purchase from a large selection of titles, all in Spanish. We are excited to see you there.
Sign In at the Front Desk - For safety purposes, we ask parents and caregivers to sign at the front desk when arriving at your campus.
Purchasing Books - See the following questions and answers that will help you navigate the book fair.
What are the payment options to buy books at the book fair?
Books can be purchased with a debit or credit card ONLY.
Can I buy books for my child’s classroom?
Yes, teachers will make wish lists of books they would like for their classrooms. The lists will be posted at the book fair. There will be limited copies of books, we wil try to meet every teacher wishes.
What if I would like to buy a book but it would be a financial hardship?
Please come and browse. When you identify the book you would like to get for free, please contact a parent/caregiver volunteer to ask about the process. If you cannot come to the book fair, but would still like a book, you can call the school and speak directly to Ms. Luisa or email her at laviles@mundoverdepcs.org.
Can I buy books for Mundo Verde community members who might not be able to afford them?
Yes, when visiting the book fair, please contact a parent/caregiver volunteer to ask how this process works.
Book Fair Schedule
Wednesday, March 15 - 9:00-10:00am AND 1:30-6:30pm
Thursday, March 16 - 9:00-10:00am AND 3:30-6:00pm
Friday, March 17 - 9:00-10:00am AND 3:30-6:00pm
COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Students benefit when teachers and school leaders collaborate effectively with parents/caregivers. Over the past 12 months, campus leaders and other school leaders have been meeting with leaders of Comunidad, Padres, Affinity Groups and Classroom Liaisons to improve coordination. With their input, the school has developed these guidelines, for volunteer parent and caregiver groups/associations as a framework to promote effective and equitable engagement with school leaders, to guide coordination and to streamline collaboration both at the campus and the network level. This work is one of many actions the school is taking to further its SY22-23 priority to improve systems.
The Mundo Verde Board of Directors will be conducting a mid-year review of strategy and governance during a retreat this week that is part of an annual cycle of meetings. This retreat has been designed to enable board members to review board priorities and plans for the remainder of SY23, reflect on the year to date, and look forward to the 2023-24 school year. As part of its governance review, the board will also continue its work updating the board nominating process to reflect the school’s continuing growth. There are currently two board seats reserved for parents/caregivers.
For more information on members of the board and the regular schedule of meetings please visit the school website here.
SCHOOL SERVICES
Breakfasts are FREE for all students
Lunch fees (Free for families that qualify - Learn more!)
J.F. Cook Campus: $4.85
Calle Ocho Campus: $4.50
Snack is a monthly mandatory fee of $20 for all families who do not qualify for Free and Reduced Meals (FARM). For instructions on how to pay for snacks, please visit the families portal.
To pay any meals and snack fees, please login into your parent portal. If you see a negative (-) symbol in front of the balance (for example, -$50), this means you have an outstanding balance of $50. If there is no negative symbol, then you have a credit of that amount. For instructions on how to pay for lunch click English / Spanish), and how to pay for snacks, click here
If your child no longer eats school lunch, please select "cancel meals service" on the school store or email meals@mundoverdepcs.org
If you would like to enroll for the meals program, please email meals@mundoverdepcs.org
On Wednesday, March 15, the Extended Day Program will offer regular programming from 1:00-6:00pm for registered students. Please plan accordingly.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
J.F. Cook Campus Parent/Caregiver Organized Group
Vive Viernes Friday, March 17, at Big Bear Cafe from 4:00-7:00pm. Vive Viernes are growing in popularity. Come hang out with all your old friends and meet some new ones. Big Bear is delicious and owned by parents at our school! All are welcome.
Padres Outing to watch the Washington Spirit, Sunday, March 26. PADRES is organizing a spring outing to watch the Washington Spirit take on Seattle’s OL Reign on Sunday, March 26. Join us to build community and root for the home team. Free seats available for teachers, staff, and families that ticket cost is a hardship. Please sign-up in advance to guarantee your ticket.
Pro Bono Consultation Clinic
March 24, 2023
Ayuda will be offering free immigration advice and referrals over the phone on Friday, March 24. If you are interested please 202-787-5311 on Friday, March 17 between 10:00am and 2:00pm to schedule a phone appointment for the following Friday. Click here for more details in English and Spanish.
This virtual clinic is part of Ayuda’s 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 Larisa Traub at larisa.traub@ayuda.com.
Upcoming Events:
March 13: Calle Ocho - PARCC Info Session
March 13-17: Biliteracy Week
March 15-17: Spanish Book Fair
Mar 15: Student Conferences (Afternoon Only)
Mar 16: Board Retreat
March 24: JF Cook - PARCC Info Session
Apr 7: Calle Ocho - Coffee with Principal
Apr 7: PADRES First Friday Coffee and Donuts
Apr 14: JF Cook - Coffee with Principal
Apr 17-21: Spring Break