Councilmember Zachary Parker Visit: Plastic Pollution - Calle Ocho
Earth Day all Month! By Kristin Scotchmer
AcademicsIt Is Time to Re-enroll for School Year 2023-2024! Deadline Returning Students: May 5 & Deadline New Students: May 1
Sustainability Week: April 10-14
Events & ActivitiesThis Week! Coffee with the Calle Ocho Principal: “School Climate and Culture” Apr 7
Coffee with the J.F. Cook Principal: “Neighborhood Safety” Apr 14 - Submit Your Questions
Communications, Information & QuestionsCongratulations to All Students Who Participated in the Black History Reading Challenge!!
Want to Follow the Calle Ocho Campus Growth?
Health & SafetyShelter in Place Drill at Calle Ocho Campus - Week of April 3-7
School ServicesSY22-23 Summer Program: Secure your Slot!
NEW! School Meals Menu - April
It is Time for School Services Payments! Due on the 10th of Every Month
Community AnnouncementsNews From Padres - J.F. Cook Campus Parent/Caregiver Organized Group
News From Comunidad - Calle Ocho Campus Parent/Caregiver Organized Group
School Calendar and Upcoming EventsFamily Handbook
SY22-23 School Calendar
MESSAGE
Since we opened our doors almost twelve years ago, celebrating the natural environment -- and sustainability more broadly -- has always included not just global issues but also the issue of importance to our local community. This year, we have adjusted the timing of the celebrations. Rather than scheduling large celebrations after school, we are embedding activities such as making trash art and planting seeds within the instructional day. In this way students whose parents/caregivers may not be able to join us in the middle of the afternoon can fully participate. Preparing for Earth Day has also always been a time when parents/caregivers, students, and staff all work together collaboratively. To those busy parents and caregivers who have volunteered this year, our heartfelt thank you for all that you have done and are doing. The gift of time that you have given to the community is seen and deeply appreciated; and to all the staff who have devoted significant time to make Earth Day a month-long educational celebration at Mundo Verde, please know that you too are seen and appreciated.
Please consider supporting as a volunteer. To check the schedule for when each class is participating in the activities, please see the following links:
Calle Ocho Campus: Apr 4
Earth Day Schedule & Volunteer Sign Up
JF Cook Campus: Apr 14
Earth Day Schedule & Volunteer Sign Up
In Community,
Kristin Scotchmer
ACADEMICS
Deadline for Returning Students: May 5
Deadline for New Students: May 1
On March 31, all families should have received an email with re-enrollment instructions. Once you receive it, make sure you complete all of the necessary paperwork. For a list of acceptable documentation as Proof of DC Residency click here (English / Spanish). Please note that current students seeking re-enrollment DO NOT have to go through MySchoolDC. Siblings of current students accepted for a new space will be able to be included in the same re-enrollment form as long as they have been matched to Mundo Verde through MySchoolDC.
Reenrollment Deadlines:
RETURNING students - May 5
NEW students - May 1
Note on Siblings of Current Students: While it is possible for a sibling of a current student to not be matched in the initial round, we certainly expect all siblings to receive an offer by the end of June.
For more information, visit the Returning Students section on the website.
April 10-14
Mundo Verde will be celebrating sustainability week from April 10-14. During this week, Teatro de la Luna will bring environmental-themed plays for students to enjoy at each campus (April 12 at Calle Ocho and April 13 at J.F. Cook), celebrate We Love Earth Spirit Week, make Earth Day pledges, go on nature-related field trips, write letters to representatives, create art, and a lot more! We look forward to our students celebrating sustainability during their instructional day.
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
“School Climate and Culture”
April 7, 9:00-10:00am
Parents and caregivers are invited to join Principal Jenn for her Coffee with the Principal on April 7 from 9:00-10:00am.
Please submit your questions in advance! For this session, Principal Jenn will focus on school climate and culture. If you have questions related to this topic, please submit them using this form: Questions for Coffee with the Principal Jenn
We look forward to seeing many of you there!
“Neighborhood Safety”
April 14, 9:00-10:00am
Submit Your Questions by April 6 here
Parents and caregivers are invited to join Principal Netta for her Coffee with the Principal on April 14 from 9:00-10:00am.
Please submit your questions in advance! For this session, Principal Netta will have a special guest, Commander James M. Boteler, to talk about the neighborhood safety concerns. Commander Boteler oversees the eight Police Service Areas in the Third District, near the center of the city.
Mundo Verde exercises school safety procedures to ensure that protocols are in place within school walls and also on campus; these include fire drills and lock down drills. However, the neighborhood environment and safety requires external support from MPD and District officials. On April 14, J.F. Cook parents/caregivers will have a special opportunity to discuss neighborhood safety concerns to MPD (Metropolitan Police Department).
**OJO** Please submit your questions related to neighborhood safety in advance by using this form by April 6: Questions for Coffee with Principal Netta
We look forward to seeing many of you there!
COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Together, thousands of books were read and all students who participated will receive a certificate of achievement. We are happy to announce the two winner classes who read the most books on their respective campuses, the Orchids class from Calle Ocho and the Zorros class from J.F. Cook! Each class will receive a classroom party. Additionally, participating students were placed into a grade-level drawing to receive a gift card to a local retailer. Drawing winners will be contacted directly.
You can find the Calle Ocho Campus Growth webpage on the school website. On this webpage you will find weekly updates on the Calle Ocho growth. From meetings and neighborhood agreements, DC PCSB approvals, presentation of the plans, to design and building advancements.
On March 20, DC Public Charter School Board unanimously voted to approve Mundo Verde’s Facility Charter Amendment to operate a building at 817 Varnum St NE. Click here for the meeting agenda, recording, and materials.
To read more updates, click HERE.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Week of April 3-7
Following the school safety policy, we will be conducting a state mandated Shelter-In-Place Drill at Calle Ocho Campus this week, any day between April 3-7.
These drills are designed to educate students on the process of a shelter-in-place and engage them in discussion as well as receive feedback from staff about the options that could be used in this type of scenario.
SCHOOL SERVICES
Families who have submitted the Summer Program Interest Form and have a reserved slot, must secure their slot by making their deposit fee of 25% by April 15 using the Infinite Campus Parents Portal. If you have any questions about the summer program, please send an email to summer@mundoverdepcs.org.
Due on the 10th of Every Month
School Services payments allow us to offer quality services, it is time to make your monthly payments to avoid receiving payment alerts.
To learn how to pay for snacks, lunch, and extended day program, visit the Paying for School Services section in the Family Portal on our school website.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
J.F. Cook Campus Parent/Caregiver Organized Group
Padres All-Hands Meeting
Friday, April 7, 8:45am
Come join Padres leadership for their next in-person meeting at the Zócalo. Coffee and pastries will be provided. Please send topics you would like to see discussed to mvpadrescomms@gmail.com.
Padres Equity and Inclusion Committee Meeting
Monday, April 3, 7:00pm
Join Padres for this meeting. The focus will be on brainstorming the purpose of this committee for next school year, and developing a transition plan to take the committee through the remainder of this school year and the summer. Not on the committee mailing list? Join here.
Volunteers Needed for Earth Day on April 14!
Each grade level will come outside the school building for 75 minutes and then rotate through several stations of activities related to their expedition learning. You can sign up for your child's grade level/class or you can stay for multiple sessions or all day if you want! The grade level shift times include 15 minutes to help setup and 15 minutes to help clean up. Sign up now! Please contact Meg Newman with any questions at megan.newman@gmail.com.
Calle Ocho Campus Parent/Caregiver Organized Group
Free WABA City Biking Class
April 8, 10:00am at Calle Ocho Campus
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association is holding a custom class for Mundo Verde families to learn techniques and build confidence biking on city streets around the school. You will learn from expert instructors and prepare to lead or participate in group 'bike bus' rides to school later this spring!
When: Saturday, April 8, 10:00am-12:00pm
Where: Calle Ocho Campus back patio
Who Can Attend: Kids and adults who can ride for 30 minutes at a time
How to Sign Up: Register and get more information here
Note: For anyone unable to attend, WABA is offering Mundo Verde families a free sign-up code for any Confident City Cycling class. Use code WABArideabike23 and select the "WABA Member Registration" option at checkout.
Upcoming Events:
Apr 4: Calle Ocho - Earth Day Celebration
Apr 7: Calle Ocho - Coffee with Principal
Apr 7: Padres All-Hands Meeting
Apr 8: Calle Ocho - Free WABA City Biking Class
Apr 10-14: Sustainability Week at Mundo Verde
Apr 14: JF Cook - Coffee with Principal
Apr 14: JF Cook - Earth Day Celebration
Apr 17: Holiday, SCHOOL CLOSED
April 18-21: Spring Break, NO SCHOOL for students and teachers