PreK Expos: “Los Árboles”
Great News: Purchase of 817 Varnum Street NE finalized!
AcademicsNEW! Last Two Weeks of School
THIS WEEK! Celebrations of Learning (Expos) Continue -JF Cook: June 1 - Kinder & 2nd Grade & Calle Ocho: June 2 - Kinder
Events & ActivitiesNEW! Field Day Campus Wide - Save the Date! June 13 - Both Campuses
Communications, Information & QuestionsMaterials from Info Session: Principals and Campus Academic Leadership Team
Providence Reimagined: Community Presentation at Lamond Riggs Library - June 1
Lost & Found Item Are Being Donated - Stop by Before May 31!
School ServicesNEW! School Meals Menu - June
Purchase Your Children’s Uniform in Advance - And Get Ready for Next School Year!
Community AnnouncementsJ.F. Cook Campus Families: News From Padres (Parent/Caregiver Organized Group)
Calle Ocho Campus Families: News From Comunidad (Parent/Caregiver Organized Group)
Celebración! School Wide - June 10
FREE Bilingual Family Concerts: 123 Andrés
School Calendar and Upcoming EventsFamily Handbook
SY22-23 School Calendar
SY23-24 School Calendar
May 29: Holiday, SCHOOL CLOSED
MESSAGE
On May 24, Mundo Verde finalized the purchased of the 817 Varnum St. NE property which will enable the construction of an addition to the Calle Ocho campus.
With this purchase and its planned reconstruction, the school will complete the replication of its academic programming, encompassing students in PreK through 5th, at the Calle Ocho campus. Among the elements the purchase supports are additional space for classrooms, flexible spaces for outdoor play and learning, and access to fresh, healthy meals cooked on-site in a new commercial kitchen.
Background: This purchase takes place as a part of the school’s comprehensive facilities and financing plan that also made possible the purchase of the main Calle Ocho campus (4401 8th Street NE), and the refinancing of the existing debt owed for the J.F. Cook campus (30 P Street NW). The school was very pleased to be able to secure loan terms that include a low interest rate of 3.6 percent for the next 20 years.
ACADEMICS
Hard to believe June is around the corner! We want to remind families that the last week of school is a half week as has been in previous years.
Tuesday, June 13: Field Day - Regular school day
Wednesday, June 14: PTC/SLC (afternoon only) - Regular school day and dismissal time at 1:00pm
Friday, June 16: PTC/SLC Conferences (all day) - No school for students
Monday, June 19: Holiday, SCHOOL CLOSED
Wednesday, June 21: Last Day of School - dismissal time at 1:00pm
JF Cook: June 1 - Kinder & 2nd Grade
Calle Ocho: June 2 - Kinder
Students will share with families and the school community what they are learning in their expeditions.
We look forward to see you there!
J.F. Cook Campus
Kinder: June 1, 9:15-10:15am
2nd Grade: June 1, 1:30-2:30pm
Calle Ocho Campus
Kinder: June 2, 2:00-3:00pm
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
June 13 - Both Campuses
As we approach the end of SY22-23, it's time to celebrate. Let's have some fun in community!
Students should come prepared with:
Water bottle: Although there will be water stations, having a water bottle ensures that students are well-hydrated.
Sunscreen: Please make sure to apply sunscreen to your children before arriving at school.
Extra clothes: We plan to have water games and lots of fun playing outside.
COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
On May 23, families joined Executive Director Kristin Scotchmer and other school leaders to talk about how the school is looking to best structure and improve the sustainability of Academic Leadership on campus.
Please find the presentation and recordings below:
During this meeting families were invited to share their questions and thoughts in this menti survey. If you did not have the opportunity to include your questions, please do so now. You can also scan the QR code below to complete the survey. The survey will be open until Tuesday, May 30 at 6:00pm.
The school leadership will read all questions and will send an update to all families and staff to address the topics that are reflected in your questions. Please note all questions will be read and addressed by topic and not individually.
June 1
Providence are excited to engage 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.
Join them for the next in-person community event. They especially love to have some Mundo Verde representation at this meeting.If you are interested in participating you can sign up to attend at providencereimagined.com.
Thursday, June 1
Community Presentation at Lamond Riggs Library*
5401 South Dakota Ave NE
Washington, DC 20011
7:00pm
*This presentation is the same as the online community presentations.
Stop by Before May 31!
If you have not stopped by the front desk to check the lost and found, please do so between 8:30am and 5:30pm before May 31. If the weather allows, the lost and found rack will be located outside for easy access. All unclaimed items will be donated after June 1.
If you have any questions, please contact Iris Rojas (J.F. Cook Campus) at irojas@mundoverdepcs.org or Indigo Ferdinand (Calle Ocho Campus) at iferdinand@mundoverdepcs.org.
SCHOOL SERVICES
And Get Ready for Next School Year!
Getting uniforms right before the school year starts is always a hassle.
This year, parents and caregivers are encouraged to consider placing uniform orders today from the school store. Orders will be accepted until June 30 to help ease the demand throughout the summer.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Padres Elections Get Out the Vote
The nominees are in! Jacqueline Walters (VP), Erin Fackler (Treasurer), Ketsela Tekletsadik (Community Lead). Please read their bios and vote here. Even though the seats are currently uncontested, it is critical to show that Padres leadership has a strong and diverse support from across the school. Your vote matters!
Padres All-Hands Meeting
Tuesday, June 6 at 8:45am at Zócalo
Join Padres leadership for their last in person meeting. Coffee will be provided out front at 8:15am. The agenda is still being finalized to circulate. This will be your first opportunity to meet the Padres board for 2023-24! Please send topics you would like to see discussed to mvpadrescomms@gmail.com.
Comunidad is having a lemonade stand!
Sunday, June 4 - at OpenStreets Brookland
As a Ward 5 school, Comunidad has a table at this year’s Open Streets festival on 12th St NE. As a student-led activity (with caregiver support!), Calle Oche students will offer free lemonade to passersby and share about the school community (while also seeking voluntary donations from the broader community as our first Comunidad fundraiser). They will also have a creative corner for kids to make art with recycled materials, listen to music, and play Spanish-language games.
How to get involved:
Offer supplies or make a donation (including craft materials and your leftovers for upcycling crafts). Bring your extra art supplies and smaller recyclables to donate for the art table. A recycling bin will be next to Lost and Found (behind the front desk) to collect donations.
For any questions about this event, reach out to whhensley@gmail.com
Become a Spoke Lead
Comunidad has various Spoke Lead roles available for SY23-24. These roles provide a wonderful opportunity to anyone who is passionate about continuing to build a campus & community culture that is Diverse, Equitable, Inclusive, and Accessible. Nominations can be submitted HERE and are open until June 5.
Don't forget you can always visit the Comunidad website to see the latest events, download the calendar or find ways to get engaged!
Saturday, June 10 from 2:00-4:00pm at Garfield Park
Join Padres and Comunidad for a great way to end the year with a family friendly event. RSVP and/or sign up as a caregiver volunteer here! All are welcome, teachers/staff and families (existing and incoming) from both campuses.
123 Andrés will be in the DC-metro area with FREE Bilingual Family Concerts this summer!
Latin Grammy-winners 123 Andrés are Andrés and Christina, native Spanish-speakers who present an interactive bilingual show that celebrates language and culture. Through music and movement, children sing about letters, numbers and more, and by the end of the show the whole family will be moving and singing. Get ready for this high-energy show – a truly authentic family celebration.
Upcoming Events:
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 5-9: 5th Grade Capstone Trip
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 13: Field Day
Jun 14: JF Cook - 4th Grade Expo
Jun 14: PTC/SLC (afternoon only)
Jun 15: JF Cook - 5th Grade Expo
Jun 15: Board Meeting
Jun 16: PTC/SLC Conferences (all day)
Jun 19: Holiday, SCHOOL CLOSED
Jun 20: 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Jun 21: Last Day of School