3rd Grade Fall Expo - Calle Ocho Campus
A Sustainable Role for Principals … The Spirit of a Smaller School - From Kristin Scotchmer
Events & ActivitiesCoffee With Principal Netta - J.F. Cook Campus, May 12
5th Grade Families: Capstone Trip Info Sessions
Mundo Verde Board Meeting: Agenda and RSVP Form - May 18
NEW! Principals and Campus Academic Leadership Team - Info Session for Families/Caregivers - May 23
Communications, Information & QuestionsThank You for Making Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week Special!
Monday: Last Day to Participate in the Teacher & Staff Appreciation Collection - Open Until May 8
NEW! Seeking Candidates for the Roles of Parent/Guardian Board Members
NEW! Class Pictures Are Available!
Providence Reimagined wants to hear from the Calle Ocho Community!
Health & SafetyNEW! Gastrointestinal Issues in PreK Calle Ocho
School ServicesMake Your School Services Payments NOW! 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
NEW! FREE Immigration Advice and Referrals by Ayuda
School Calendar and Upcoming EventsFamily Handbook
SY22-23 School Calendar
SY23-24 School Calendar
MESSAGE
From Kristin Scotchmer
We are indebted to Principal Netta and Principal Jenn for all that they have contributed – over many years, in so many ways; and are continuing to contribute as we reimagine how best to structure our academic leadership team. One priority that is clear from teacher, staff, family and academic leader feedback: the importance of ensuring that principals have a sustainable role and that students, families, and staff have access to their principal.
Building on changes already in place – with academic deans, directors and managers of teaching and learning, and coaches in residence – we are capturing the spirit and intimacy of a smaller school by refining and narrowing the role of principal to focus on a smaller band of grades (either PreK-1st OR 2nd-5th).
Learn more about how this shift will help us better meet the needs of or students, staff, and families by reading THIS.
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
May 12, 2:00-3:00pm
Parents and caregivers are invited to join Principal Netta for her Coffee. Simultaneous Spanish Interpretation will be provided.
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 the academic leadership team.
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
*Saturday, May 20 - Stewards of Children Training for chaperones at 10:00am (additional date)
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.
To read the full board meeting agenda, click here.
To observe the board in action at this meeting, please complete this registration form. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information to join the meeting.
For questions related to the meeting, email board@mundoverdepcs.org.
Tuesday, May 23, 7:00pm
Please join us for a virtual info session on May 23 at 7:00 pm to learn more about how the school is looking to best structure and improve the sustainability of Academic Leadership on campus.
Simultaneous Spanish and English Interpretation will be provided.
A calendar invite with the zoom link will be sent via ParentSquare.
COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Thank you to all parent and caregiver volunteers who made Teacher Appreciation Week so SPECIAL! Thank you for your signs of affection and support!
Besides the treats and home cooked meals, we want to give a special shout out to the parents who joined us at carline on Wednesday to reinforce safe behaviors at arrivals.
Open Until May 8
Help Families Raise Another $10,000 to Reach the $30,000 Goal!
Join the Mundo Verde family/caregiver tradition of collecting funds to purchase gift cash cards for each staff member. The collection offers caregivers a centralized fund from which to coordinate school-wide distribution that recognizes all full-time and part-time teachers, along with the many additional staff that serve students every day outside the classroom.
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.
The Mundo Verde Board of Directors will have two seats available for Mundo Verde Parent/Guardians starting July 1, 2023 and is now opening a nominating process seeking candidates interested in this volunteer position. Parent/caregiver board members are full voting members of the board of directors. As such, they hold the unique role of leading in a system in which they and their children fully participate and benefit. The board is seeking one parent/guardian member for each campus and at least one of the individuals serving in the role must speak Spanish as a first language.
This document Parent/Guardian Board Members on the Mundo Verde Board (ENG / SPA), includes a description of the role as defined in by-laws; criteria for selection and overview of the selection process. Individuals may nominate themselves or referother Mundo Verde parent /caregivers that they think would do great service to the school community. Applications should be submitted by May 26, 2023 using this form. To learn more about the Board of Directors see the school website. Questions about the nominating process please be sent via email to boardnominations@mundoverdepcs.org.
Class pictures are available online for viewing and purchasing!
To view the galleries, visit the page www.freedpics.com and enter the password: MUNDO23CL
Questions? Contact support@freedphoto.com
After a long deliberative process, Calle Ocho Campus neighbor Providence Hospital has made the decision to redevelop their site. They are excited to get started engaging with the community to reimagine the Providence Hospital campus in a way that provides much needed community benefits and open space to the entire neighborhood. The planners are particularly interested in hearing from Mundo Verde Calle Ocho families/caregivers. They are gathering input through a series of conversations during May and June, both in person and virtual, and at various times, so that they might hear from as many folks as possible.
The concept for redevelopment is still in its infancy and will be developed with further input from immediate neighbors and District leaders beginning this month and continuing through the summer. A joint venture between EYA and the Menkiti Group, has been selected by Providence Hospital to lead the redevelopment of the site. They have launched ProvidenceReimagined.com where interested residents can register for updates and find the schedule of upcoming community meetings
HEALTH & SAFETY
Some PreK Calle Ocho students have reported gastrointestinal issues (such as stomach ache and vomiting) to the health suite. PreK families have been informed. If your child is showing these symptoms, please keep your child home until 24 hours of vomiting have passed.
Please find below, some recommendations from the Department of Health.
Infected individuals are advised to drink plenty of fluids in order to avoid dehydration and to remain home and away from school.
To avoid infecting others:
Frequent hand washing with warm water and soap
Promptly disinfecting contaminated surfaces with household chlorine bleach-based cleaners
Washing soiled clothing and linens
Avoid food or water from sources that may be contaminated
Prompt washing of all contaminated soiled articles of clothing
Avoid ingestion of any food or beverages thought to be contaminated
SCHOOL SERVICES
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 Elections this Spring
Padres will be holding open elections this Spring (VP, Treasurer, 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 All-Hands Meeting
Monday, May 8 - 5:30pm at Zocalo
Come join Padres leadership for their next in person meeting. Pizza 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, (4) Listening session in response to changes in instructional leadership and neighborhood violence. 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.
Cafe con Comunidad
Wednesday, May 10 - drop off
Grab a cup of coffee and spend some time with your fellow caregivers this Wednesday!
Information Session with DC Office of the Ombudsman for Public Education
Wednesday, May 10 - 8:45am Virtual and In Person
Join this information session to learn more about the DC Office of the Ombudsman for Public Education, their role and services.
Don't forget you can always visit the Comunidad website to see the latest events, download the calendar and find ways to get engaged!
Ayuda will be offering free immigration advice and referrals over the phone on Friday, May 19. Clients who are interested should call (202)787-5311 on Friday, May 12 between 10:00am and 2:00pm to schedule a phone appointment. Flyers with more information can be found in English and Spanish. This virtual clinic is part of their 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 Irfana Anwer at irfana.anwer@ayuda.com.
Upcoming Events:
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 20: Capston Trip Chaperones Training (Stewards of Children Training for Parents)
May 24: JF Cook - PreK Expo
May 26: Calle Ocho - PreK Expo
May 29: Holiday, SCHOOL CLOSED
Jun 1: JF Cook - Kinder Expo
Jun 1: JF Cook - 2nd Grade Expo
Jun 2: Calle Ocho - Kinder Expo
Jun 7: JF Cook - 1st Grade Expo
Jun 8: Calle Ocho - 3rd Grade Expo
Jun 9: JF Cook - 3rd Grade Expo
Jun 9: Calle Ocho - 1st Grade Expo
Jun 9: Calle Ocho - 2nd Grade Expo
Jun 14: JF Cook - 4th Grade Expo
Jun 15: JF Cook - 5th Grade Expo