Yoga Break in PreK - Calle Ocho Campus
Rescheduling Celebrations of Learning (EXPOS)
Rescheduling MAP Testing
Events & ActivitiesNEW! It Is Black History Month, Let’s Celebrate!
Black History Month Planning Meetings: Parent/Caregivers From Both Campuses Are Invited - Every Thursday
Board Meeting: RSVP Form Available - Feb 15
Middle School Fair: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Families Are Invited - Feb 15
Communications, Information & QuestionsNEW! Valentine’s Day No Candy
NEW! Read-A-Thon to Support 5th Graders
Health & SafetyNEW! Lice Case Reported in Kinder - J.F. Cook
School ServicesNEW! 2024 Mundo Verde Summer Program - Interest Form Coming in March
NEW! School Meals Menu - February
NEW! It’s Time For School Services Payments - Due on the 10th of Every Month
Community AnnouncementsNEW! DC Math Challenge for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Students - Feb 24
J.F. Cook Campus Families: News From Padres
Calle Ocho Campus Families: News From Comunidad
School Calendar and Upcoming EventsSY23-24 School Calendar
ACADEMICS
Due to school closures and disruptions, the Celebrations of Learning scheduled for February had to be rescheduled.
Celebrations of learning are more than a display of student work. The events compel students to reflect on and articulate what they have learned, how they learned, questions they answered, research they conducted, and areas of strength and struggles. They are powerful opportunities to make learning public.
Please find below the NEW dates for the Expos from Kinder to 5th grade:
J.F. Cook Campus:
Kinder: February 15
1st Grade: February 13
2nd Grade: February 14
3rd Grade: February 21
4th Grade: February 23
5th Grade: February 22
Caterpillars: February 14 - NEW DATE!
Calle Ocho Campus:
Kinder: February 15
1st Grade: February 13
2nd Grade: February 14
3rd Grade: February 22 - NEW DATE!
4th Grade: February 23 - NEW DATE!
Due to school closures and disruptions, MAP testing have been rescheduled.
MAP is an assessment to measure student Math, English, and Spanish growth and proficiency.
Instructional staff uses this assessment as a data point to help inform instruction for all students. Click on the images to enlarge them.
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
This month students, families, and staff will engage in activities to celebrate Black History Month. We have adopted the national Black History Month theme –African Americans and the Arts with a focus on the Harlem Renaissance.
Please find below the activities organized for this month:
Feb 1-March 1: Front Lobby Interactive Wall - If you are an alumni of an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), please stop by the front desk to add your name to our interactive HBCU wall! [At Calle Ocho Campus Only]
Wednesday, Feb 7: Virtual reading, 6:00pm - There Was a Party for Langston (a tribute to Langston Hughes) by DC-born author Jason Reynolds. The book will be read in English and Spanish. Join Zoom Meeting (link) - Meeting ID: 944 0209 9419
Friday, Feb 9: Viva Viernes, 4:00pm [At J.F. Cook Campus Only]
Friday, Feb 23: Movie Night at Calle Ocho Campus, 4:00pm
Saturday, Feb 24: Black Broadway walking Tour, 10:30am
Feb 26-March 1: Spirit Week - More details as we approach the week!
Friday, Mar 1: Culminating event, 4:00-6:00pm
We Are Calling All Parent/Caregiver Performers!
As part of the Black History Culminating Event (March 1), both campuses are planning to celebrate through an experiential museum for children and adults. We are looking for individuals or groups interested in performing any of the following acts. Your expertise is very appreciated by our school community!
Singing
Dancing
Spoken Word
Playing a Musical Instrument
Stand up Comedy
Reading a Story Aloud
Any other talent that celebrates Black History
If you are interested to participate, or have any questions, please contact your dean of academics, they looking forward to hearing from you by Februrary 12:
Calle Ocho
Dean Allie at aglass@mundoverdepcs.org
Dean Ronald at rportillo@mundoverdepcs.org
J.F. Cook
Dean Kata at kbeltran@mundoverdepcs.org
Dean Nati at ncarbone@mundoverdepcs.org
Every Thursday at 8:30pm
Parent/Caregivers From Both Campuses Are Invited
If you would like to participate in planning events throughout the Black History Month and/or with the culminating event, please join parents, caregivers, and deans of academics for planning meetings every Thursday evening at 8:30pm. You can join at this link.
If you are unable to join the meetings, you can reach out to Erin Pitts at ekpitts@gmail.com to learn about volunteer opportunities.
Feb 15, 6:30-8:30pm
The Mundo Verde Board of Directors will be holding a regular Board meeting on Thursday, February 15. 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 observe the board in action at this meeting, please complete this registration form. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
For questions related to the meeting, email board@mundoverdepcs.org.
Feb 15, 5:00pm
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Families Are Invited
3rd, 4th, and 5th grade families are encouraged to attend the Middle School Fair to learn about other middle schools currently accepting students in DC. Please register here, if you are interested in attending.
Thursday, February 15 from 5:00-6:00 pm AT 33 Riggs Rd NE, Washington, DC 20011 (DC Bilingual Public Charter School)
Mundo Verde is collaborating with member schools of the DCI consortium (DC Bilingual, Elsie Whitlow Stokes, LAMB, YuYing, and Mundo Verde Public Charter Schools) to put together a Middle School Fair to help families learn about what options besides D.C. International School (DCI) are available for students as they transition to middle school.
While a vast majority of Mundo Verde students continue their education at DCI and perform at a high level within their academic program, not all of them do. The reality is that each member school has steadily grown (or has plans to grow) to serve more students, resulting in DCI reaching a ceiling in its current home in SY25-26. To read the letter sent to 4th and 5th grade families with details about enrollment at DCI, click here (ENG / SPA).
If you are interested in volunteering a few hours to support the fair, please email Siobhan Saul, Network Coordinator at ssaul@mundoverdepcs.org.
COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Consistent with our commitment to diversity, sustainability, and wellness, we ask families to not send your child/ren to school with candy on Wednesday, February 14.
As a school, Mundo Verde practices a commitment to embrace and celebrate social events that are aligned with our mission and priorities. Our school celebrations focus on cultural heritage and diversity, and we invite families to share their experiences. As a school, we refrain from celebrating days or traditions that may show preference of one group over another or do not align with our school policies. Hence, we do not celebrate holidays such as Valentine’s Day, Halloween, and holidays of a solely religious nature. For families who value holidays that are not observed at the school, we encourage them to continue the celebrations at home.
This content can be found in the Family Handbook on page 21 in English, and page 23 in Spanish.
Join our 5th graders in a literary adventure and help send them to Puerto Rico! Calling all students across grades to embark on this thrilling journey where reading can unlock doors to both imagined and real adventures. Participation is as easy as turning the pages of your children’s favorite book (or one of these Puerto Rican-themed suggestions). It's free to join, and the best part? You get to share your children’s joy of reading with your friends and family, encouraging them to support their literary efforts with donations to the Capstone Trip. Follow these easy instructions and sign up here to participate.
Students can participate by opening their page and committing to read and invite their relatives, neighbors, and friends outside of Mundo Verde to support them with pledges for their reading. Supporters can donate money for every book read or give a flat amount.
Let's make this Read-A-Thon a tradition of compassion and solidarity! Imagine our younger students supporting the dreams of those who came before them, creating a ripple effect of generosity and empowerment. One day, they too will experience the joy of reaching Puerto Rico in 5th grade.
If you have any questions feel free to contact stacy.wallace77@gmail.com with any questions.
Thanks to the support of the next generation!
HEALTH & SAFETY
SCHOOL SERVICES
We are excited to share we are planning a four-week long Summer Program in Spanish for students from both campuses, at J.F. Cook Campus only (30 P Street NW, Washington, DC 20001). The program is scheduled to run from July 8 to August 2. An interest form will be made available by mid-March.
The program times are 8:30am-3:30pm (with a drop-off window between 8:30-8:50am and a pick-up window between 3:30-3:50pm). The program will be open only to current Mundo Verde students returning in the 2024-25 school year. New students entering PK3 in the Fall are not eligible to participate in the program. Families with outstanding balances for school services will be ineligible for the 2024 Summer Program.
Stay tuned for more information!
Due on the 10th of Every Month
School services payments allow us to offer quality services. Monthly payments are due by the 10th of each month.
On Thursday, February 1, families received a billing statement for school services for the month of February 2024 with instructions for how to pay for your snacks, meals, and/or Extended Day Program fees on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
If you have any questions about the charges, please email invoice@mundoverdepcs.org.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
February 24
Harmony DC PCS is hosting the DC Math Challenge on Saturday, February 24. This competition is open to all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders attending DC public, public charter, or private schools. This is a FREE math contest that builds excitement about math, challenges students’ mathematical thinking skills, and rewards students’ participation and excellence with great prizes!
If you are interested in registering your child, please click here.
If you want to receive more information, please contact Harmony DC PCS at info@harmonydc.org.
NEW! Neighborhood Safety Committee Meeting
Feb 7, 8:00pm (Virtual)
Join the monthly meeting at this link.
Ward 5 Councilmember Parker shared information and a survey about the temporary use of the lot at North Capitol Street and Florida Ave. Padres are encouraging all to take a look and engage, as it would be so great to see that space realized into something of greater community benefit! Click here to complete the survey.
NEW! All-Hands Padres Meeting
Feb 8, 6:00pm (Virtual)
Come join Padres as they have a discussion with teachers about formally becoming a PTO. Please share any other proposed agenda items with mvpadrescomms@gmail.com. Call-in link with Spanish AI Translation available. Instruction for setting up the AI here
NEW! Viva Viernes, Feb 9, 4:00pm at DCity Smokehouse
Padres Host Viva Viernes on Friday, February 9 from 4:00-7:00pm at DCity Smokehouse. Continue celebrating Black History Month in a casual gathering supporting black owned bussines.
Coffee and All-Hands Comunidad Meeting
Feb 14, 8:45am In Person - Zócalo
Join Comunidad for a coffee and all-hands meeting in person on February 14 at 8:45am. If you aren’t able to attend in person, there will be an additional meeting on Wednesday, February 21, at 8:00pm via Zoom. For questions, reachout to Niki Irish at nikiirish@gmail.com.
Upcoming Events:
Feb 5 & 6: MAP 1st and 2nd Grades (Both Campuses)
Feb 7: MAP 4th Grade (JF Cook)
Feb 7: Virtual Reading - BHM Celebration
Feb 13: 1st Grade Expo (Both Campuses)
Feb 14: 2nd Grade Expo (Both Campuses)
Feb 14: Caterpillars Expo
Feb 15: Kinder Expo (Both Campuses)
Feb 15: Board Meeting
Feb 15: Middle School Fair at DC Bilingual PCS
Feb 16: All Staff PD Day - NO SCHOOL for Students
Feb 19-20: Mid-Winter Break
Feb 21: 3rd Grade Expo (JF Cook)
Feb 22: 5th Grade Expo (JF Cook)
Feb 22: 3rd Grade Expo (Calle Ocho)
Feb 23: 4th Grade Expo (Both Campuses)
Feb 23: DCI Buddy Day - 5th Grade Students
Feb 23: Movie Night at Calle Ocho Campus - BHM Celebration
Feb 24: Black Broadway walking Tour - BHM Celebration
Mar 1: BHM Culminating Event