5th Grade Fall Expo - JF Cook Campus
Instructional Leadership for SY23-24 - From Kristin Scotchmer
AcademicsJoin us for the Celebrations of Learning (Expos) in May and June!
LAST WEEK for Re-enrollment!
Events & ActivitiesCoffee With the Principal - Calle Ocho: May 5 & JF Cook: May 12
NEW! 5th Grade Families: Capstone Trip Info Sessions
NEW! Board Meeting - Save the Date! May 18
Communications, Information & QuestionsTeacher & Staff Appreciation Collection Open Until May 8 - Deadline Extended!
This Week! Help Us Celebrate Teachers & Staff with Breakfast and Lunch - May 3
Health & SafetyNEW! Neighborhood Safety Follow Up - JF Cook Campus
School ServicesNEW! School Meals Menu - May
Community AnnouncementsNews From Padres - J.F. Cook Campus Parent/Caregiver Organized Group
News From Comunidad - Calle Ocho Campus Parent/Caregiver Organized Group
District of Columbia Prevention Center - Right Before Your Eyes: Courageous Conversations with your Children
School Calendar and Upcoming EventsFamily Handbook
SY22-23 School Calendar
SY23-24 School Calendar
MESSAGE
From Kristin Scotchmer
In case you missed my message with important news about personnel and structural changes underway inside Mundo Verde sent to all families on Thursday, April 27, click HERE to read it on ParentSquare.
ACADEMICS
Students will share with families and the school community what they are learning in their expeditions. The Expo may include artwork, research results from experiments, written work, tests, and other projects. We look forward to see you there!
J.F. Cook Campus:
PreK: May 24, 10:00-11:30am
Kinder: June 1, 9:15-10:15am
1st Grade: June 7, 9:00-10:00am
2nd Grade: June 1, 1:30-2:30pm
3rd Grade: June 9, 9:15-10:15am
4th Grade: June 14, 9:15-10:15am
5th Grade: June 15, 9:15-10:15am
Calle Ocho Campus:
PreK: May 26, 10:30-11:30am
Kinder: June 2, 2:00-3:00pm
1st Grade: June 9, 1:45 to 2:45pm
2nd Grade: June 9, 2:30-3:15pm
3rd Grade: June 8, 9:30-10:30am
If you have not re-enrolled your children for next school year 2023-24, May 5 is the deadline to do so and secure your child’s space. Only one week left!
If you need help completing the re-enrollment process, please contact Miriam Bonilla, Admissions Manager, at admissions@mundoverdepcs.org. You can also call the front desk - J.F. Cook Campus (202) 750-7060 and Calle Ocho Campus (202) 803-8967. If you prefer to come visit us, we are available 9:00am to 4:30pm from Monday to Friday.
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Calle Ocho: May 5, 9:00-10:00am
JF Cook: May 12, 2:00-3:00pm
Parents and caregivers from both campuses are invited to join Principal Jenn and Principal Netta for their respective Coffee. Simultaneous Interpretation will be provided for both sessions.
Submit Your Questions in Advance!
Calle Ocho Campus, May 5, 9:00-10:00am: For this session, Principal Jenn will focus on Differentiation and Supporting Students at Home AND we will also dedicate a block of time with CSO Joseph and Executive Director Kristin for a conversation with parents/caregivers on instructional transitions
If you have questions related to Differentiation and Supporting Students at Home, please include them on this form.
J.F. Cook Campus, May 12, 2:00-3:00pm: For this session, Principal Netta will focus on Restorative Practices with Ms. Ihsan, Restorative Practices Coordinator, as a special presenter AND we will also dedicate a block of time with CSO Joseph and Executive Director Kristin for a conversation with parents/caregivers on instructional transitions.
If you have questions about Restorative Practices, please include them on this form.
We look forward to seeing many of you there!
The Capstone trip is around the corner! Fifth grade families are invited to join Ms. Kata (Capstone Trip Coordinator) for an Info Session on May 9 to review final details before the trip.
On May 11, chaperones are required to take a training and attend a specific Chaperon Info Session.
Both sessions will be in person at the Zócalo.
Tuesday, May 9 - Capstone Trip Parent/Caregiver Info Session at 6:00pm
Thursday, May 11 - Chaperone Training & Info Session (Only chaperones) at 6:00pm
May 18, 6:30-8:30pm
The Mundo Verde Board of Directors will be holding a regular Board meeting on Thursday, May 18. All regular and special board meetings are open to the public, providing the opportunity for stakeholders to observe board operations. The meeting will take place virtually from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
For questions related to the meeting, email board@mundoverdepcs.org.
COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Deadline Extended!
Help Us Reach Our Goal! Last Week to Participate!
Teacher and Staff Appreciation week is upon us! At Mundo Verde we will celebrate the week of May 1-5.
Contributions to the Annual Appreciation Collection are centralized and then distributed to staff so that all members of the community feel appreciated - from teachers to front desk staff, from the kitchen team to the extended day team, and everyone in between!
We aim to collect $30,000 across the two campuses - which is similar to the amount collected through the Holiday Collection in December. As always, the total funds collected will be distributed as a gift card to all staff on behalf of all Mundo Verde families.
For those who can and wish to participate, the collection will be open until May 8. Non-Tax-Deductible Contributions can be made via this PayPal link or by scanning the QR code.
In addition to the Teacher and Staff Collection Fund, Classroom Liaisons are organizing activities! Please connect with them if you wish to volunteer.
Wednesday, May 3
As part of teacher and staff appreciation week, parents and caregivers at each campus are organizing a potluck to show appreciation to teachers and staff for everything they do for our students. Please note the potluck at J.F. Cook Campus will be for BREAKFAST and the potluck for Calle Ocho will be for LUNCH. Details below:
J.F. Cook Campus - Potluck BREAKFAST on Wednesday, May 3
If you are interested in bringing a dish, supplies, or volunteering your time to help with the potluck breakfast, please contact Emily Adeleke at emilyreinhart@gmail.com.
Calle Ocho Campus - Potluck LUNCH on Wednesday, May 3
If you are interested in bringing a dish, supplies, or volunteering your time to help with the potluck lunch, please sign up here! Please contact your Classroom Liaison with any questions!
HEALTH & SAFETY
J.F. Cook Campus
Per the neighborhood safety discussion over the last Coffee with Principal Netta, we want to share the link to the Mundo Verde Padres Neighborhood Safety website. J.F. Cook parents and caregivers can share testimonies, images or data regarding safety issues or concerns at or near our campus, sign the petition to demand Safe Routes to School, and more.
SCHOOL SERVICES
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
J.F. Cook Campus Parent/Caregiver Organized Group
Padres Elections this Spring
Padres will be holding open elections this Spring for all positions (President, VP, Treasurer, Secretary, Community Liaison). Further details and updated by-laws with responsibilities will be presented at upcoming meetings and via email. If you are interested in running, please email Padres at mvpadrescomms@gmail.com. Padres are particularly in need for a Community Lead and Treasurer.
Padres Coffee - Save the Date!
Friday, May 5 - 8:15am at the Patio
Stop by at drop off for coffee and connection with other caregivers. If you are able to bring a treat to share or want to hand out coffee, please email mvpadrescomms@gmail.com.
Padres All-Hands Meeting - Save the Date!
Monday, May 8 - 5:30pm at Zocalo
Come join Padres leadership for their next in person meeting. Coffee and pastries will be provided. There is an exciting agenda, including: (1) Review and Vote on the new Padres ByLaws, (2) Final plans for the next Padres Election in the Spring (and how you can run), (3) Committee updates and finance report. Please send topics you would like to see discussed at mvpadrescomms@gmail.com.
Calle Ocho Campus Parent/Caregiver Organized Group
Comunidad Elections
If you are interested in getting involved, now is a great time! Help shape Comunidad for the next academic year and consider joining one of the spokes. Learn more on the website or email Comunidad.calle8@gmail.com with questions or to share your interest.
Right Before Your Eyes: Courageous Conversations with your Children
District of Columbia Prevention Center (DCPC) is hosting information sessions to parents and caregivers to empower parents to have conversations with their children on substance use among youth.
Right Before Your Eyes: Courageous Conversations with your Children will provide parents and caregivers with information regarding the prevalence of substance use among youth. Pro-active knowledge and skills will be discussed with participants to prevent, reduce and delay the onset of substances such as vaping, marijuana, alcohol and opioid use among youth.
Topics Include
Creating safe spaces for conversations at age appropriate levels
Identifying boundaries to communicating with children
Helping your child resist peer-pressure
Setting expectations for your youth
Empowering Parents to be Parents
Conversations with elementary school-aged children - Tuesday, May 2, 6:00-7:30pm - Google Meet joining Or dial: (US) +1 484-424-4223 PIN: 605 333 323#
Parents Supporting Parents - Thursday, May 11, 6:00-7:30pm - Google Meet joining Or dial: (US) +1 417-448-0675 PIN: 217 528 406#
Learn more about these session, please see this flyer. To learn more about DC Prevention Centers, an initiative supported by the DC Department of Behavioral Health, visit https://dbh.dc.gov/service/prevention-services.
Upcoming Events:
May 5: Calle Ocho - Coffee with Principal
May 8-10: 4th grade Nature Bridge Overnight Trip
May 9: 5th Grade Families Capstone Trip Info Session
May 11: Capstone Trip Chaperones Training and Info Session
May 12: JF Cook - Coffee with Principal
May 18: Board Meeting
May 24: JF Cook - PreK Expo
May 26: Calle Ocho - PreK Expo
May 29:Holiday, SCHOOL CLOSED