Family Update Issue #41

Listen Principal Natalie explain how through the academies’ structure she is able to focus on the upper academy needs. The upper academy focuses on the transition to middle school, encouraging the independence of students. "I can really support families and teachers."

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Academics

School Calendar Update Due to Snow Days

NEW! End of the Year MAP Assessment Schedule - Kinder to 2nd Grades

Events & Activities

Coffee with the J.F. Cook Campus Principals: Focus on Safety and General School Updates - May 22

Coffee with the Calle Ocho Campus Principals - May 23

Join Us At The Talent Show at J.F. Cook Campus: 2nd, 4th, and 5th Grades Families - May 24

NEW! Election Board Meeting - Save the Date! June 6

Communications, Information & Questions

NEW! Message from the Board of Directors - Get Involved in School Success!

Health & Safety

NEW! J.F. Cook Neighborhood Safety Update

School Services

NEW! Mundo Verde Voices: Extended Day Program

Community Announcements

Calle Ocho Campus Families: News From Comunidad

School Calendar and Upcoming Events

SY23-24 School Calendar


May 27: Holiday - School Closed
June 12: Student Conferences Afternoon Only
June 17: Student Conferences All Day

ACADEMICS

School Calendar Update Due to Snow Days

Due to snow school closures (two days) in January, our school’s calendar is two days below the required 180 days of instruction for the school year. Mundo Verde submitted a waiver request to OSSE and has not received a response yet. In the event of no response o not acceptance of the weaver, Mundo Verde will use “situational distance learning days”. Students would receive work packets to take home for June 17 and 18 to determine attendance, and will be due June 18. Students who do not submit their packets will have an excused absence mark.

NEW! End of the Year MAP Assessment Schedule
Kinder to 2nd Grades

In the upcoming weeks, students from Kinder through 2nd grades will take the Measures of Academic Progress assessment (MAP). MAP is an assessment to measure their Math, English, and Spanish growth and proficiency.

Instructional staff uses this as one data point to help inform instruction for all students. Click on the images to enlarge them.


EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Coffee with the J.F. Cook Campus Principals
May 22, 8:45am - Hybrid Session
Focus on Safety and General School Updates

J.F. Cook parents and caregivers are invited to join Principals Johanna and Natalie for their Coffee on Wednesday, May 22, at 8:45am. Principals will offer a hybrid coffee. You can join them in person at the Zócalo or virtually using this Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/91441913710 (Meeting ID: 914 4191 3710).

For this session, Principals Johanna and Natalie will focus on the safety efforts from school, general school updates, and open questions.

If you have questions related to these topics, please include them on this form: J.F. Cook Principals Questions Form

We look forward to seeing many of you there!

Coffee with the Calle Ocho Campus Principals
May 23, 8:45am - Zócalo

Calle Ocho parents and caregivers are invited to join Principals Michelle and Liz for their Coffee in person at the Zócalo on Thursday, May 23, 8:45am.

Submit Your Questions in Advance!

To help us use our time together most efficiently, we invite you to submit your questions in advance using this form: Calle Ocho Principals Questions Form.

We look forward to seeing many of you there!

Join Us At The Talent Show at J.F. Cook Campus
May 24 - 2nd, 4th, and 5th Grades Families

Now it is time for our 2nd, 4th, and 5th graders to showcase their extraordinary talents! We were thrilled to witness the amazing performances our students delivered last Friday!

The success of the event relies on your support! We are still in need of volunteers. Just one hour of your time can make a difference. Please sign up here!

Families of students in 2nd, 4th, and 5th grades are invited to join us on May 24 from 6:00-8:00pm. Doors open at 5:40pm. The show will start at 6:00pm. Please make sure you are in your seats by 5:55pm. 

Live streaming: for those who would like to watch the Talent Show from the comfort of their homes, you can join us on facebook live.

Don't hesitate to contact the Specials Team at cookspecials@mundoverdepcs.org and Dean Kata at kbeltran@mundoverdepcs.org with any questions.

NEW! Election Board Meeting - Save the Date!
June 6, 6:30-8:30pm

The Mundo Verde Board of Directors will be holding an Election Board Meeting on Thursday, June 6. 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 from 6:30-8:30pm.

For questions related to the meeting, email board@mundoverdepcs.org.


COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

NEW! Message from the Board of Directors - Get Involved in School Success!

The Mundo Verde Board of Directors will have two seats available for Mundo Verde Parent/Caregiver starting July 1, 2024 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/caregiver member for each campus and at least one of the individuals serving in the role must speak Spanish as a first language.

You will find in this document, Parent/Guardian Board Members on the Mundo Verde Board (ENG / SPA), a description of the role as defined in by-laws; criteria for selection and overview of the selection process. Individuals may nominate themselves or refer other Mundo Verde parents/caregivers that they think would do great service to the school community. 

Applications should be submitted by May 24, 2024 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.


HEALTH & SAFETY

NEW! J.F. Cook Neighborhood Safety Update

If you did not see the update on J.F. Cook Neighborhood Safety, where we announced that recess is back to normal since May 16 and shared some of the work the school, and the Metropolitan Police Department are doing on safety, please click here.


SCHOOL SERVICES

NEW! Mundo Verde Voices: Extended Day Program

Hear Mundo Verde Parent Nora Mueller explain how our Extended Day Program offers sessions that go beyond mere play; the program provides enriching opportunities for social learning, helping children develop valuable skills and foster meaningful relationships.


COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Calle Ocho Campus Families: News From Comunidad

NEW! Looking for Volunteers for Field Day on June 10
Save the date for the kids favorite day of the year! Field Day is Monday, June 10 (rain date June 11), and we will need caregiver volunteers to make it a success. Sign up information coming soon. If you have any questions, please contact Niki Irish at nikiirish@gmail.com.


SY23-24 School Calendar

Upcoming Events:

  • May 22: Coffee with Principals - JF Cook

  • May 23: Coffee with Principals - Calle Ocho

  • May 24: J.F. Cook Talent Show - 2nd, 4th & 5th grades

  • May 27: Holiday/School Closed

  • June 3-7: 5th Grade Capstone Trip

  • June 5: Kinder Expo - Both Campuses

  • June 6: Open Board Meeting (Elections)

  • June 7: 1st Grade Expos - Both Campuses

  • June 10: Field Day - Calle Ocho

  • June 10: 2nd Grade Expos - Both Campuses

  • June 11: 3rd Grade Expos - Both Campuses

  • June 11: Caterpillars Expos

  • June 11: 4th Grade Expo - JF Cook

  • June 12: 5th Grade Expo

  • June 12: Student Conferences Afternoon Only

  • June 13: 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony

  • June 14: 4th Grade Expo - Calle Ocho

  • June 14: Field Day - J.F. Cook

  • June 14: Last day of School

  • June 17: Student Conferences All Day

  • June 19: Holiday/School Closed