Publishing Party - 1st Grade JF Cook Campus
A Message to the Community From the Mundo Verde Board of Directors
Events & ActivitiesBoard Meeting: RSVP Form Available - Nov 15
Coffee with the Principals: Both Campuses - Nov 15
NEW! School Garden Market: JF Cook - November
Communications, Information & QuestionsNEW! Your Opinion Matters! Monthly Survey - Nov 9
Dress Code and Student Belongings
Have a Concern?
Health & SafetyStudent Care: Sick Students Should Stay Home
School ServicesNEW! School Meals Menu - November
NEW! It’s Time For School Services Payments: Due on the 10th of Every Month
Student & Family SupportNEW! DC Special Education Hub Trainings: IEP v. 504 Plan & All About Accommodations and Modifications
School Calendar and Upcoming EventsSY23-24 School Calendar
Nov 8: Parent Teacher Conferences (afternoon only, regular school day)
Nov 10: Holiday, SCHOOL CLOSED
MESSAGE
From the Mundo Verde Board of Directors
To read the message to the community from the Mundo Verde Board of Directors, sent on November 11, please click here: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/25495994
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
November 15, 6:30-8:30pm
The Mundo Verde Board of Directors will be holding a regular Board meeting on Wednesday, November 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 to join the meeting.
For questions related to the meeting, email board@mundoverdepcs.org.
November 15, 8:45am - Both Campuses
Parents and caregivers from both campuses are invited to join Principals Johanna and Natalie, and Principals Michelle and Liz for their respective Coffees in person at the Zócalo on November 15 at 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:
We look forward to seeing many of you there!
J.F. Cook Campus
Happy November! Join us to support our 5th grade Garden Market Interns and to local growers. There are always tasty free samples featuring fresh, local produce.
Garden Market dates for November are November 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 3:30-4:30pm.
We would love to see you there!
COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Monthly Survey, November 9
To inform important decisions being made by school leaders, Mundo Verde sends a two-question survey to parents and caregivers every month. You will receive an invitation Thursday, November 9 to participate in this month’s survey.
These ‘pulse’ surveys can be answered via the web or a text message, completed in either English or Spanish, and are sent from Possip.
And a big “Thank You” to the hundreds of you who are already participating in the monthly survey!
Dress Code/Uniforms
All students are expected to attend school dressed in a Mundo Verde t-shirt or sweatshirt as their school uniform everyday.
As a general guidelines, student belongings including clothes should be labeled with the student’s name so it can be returned to the owner in case they get lost.
More information on Dress Code/Uniforms can be found in the Family Handbook in English (page 73) and Spanish (page 79).
Cold Weather Attire
Students should come to school daily prepared with appropriate clothing for outside activities especially because we try to expose students to outdoors even when there is cold weather or precipitation (hat, gloves, warm jacket, boots, layers). Families in need of assistance may contact the front desk.
Thank you for supporting students to follow our school norms.
A parent/guardian or caregiver who believes that they or their child have been treated unfairly is encouraged to discuss the situation with the student's classroom teacher in an effort to resolve the issue. A concern may be raised through a conversation during regular school hours, via email (click HERE for staff directory), through ParentSquare via direct messages (instructions HERE), by leaving a message with the front desk/reception, or if a longer conversation is needed through a scheduled meeting.
Teachers do their best to answer questions from parents/caregivers, and in those cases when they do not have the answer, they will direct you to your child’s principal or dean. If the situation warrants an urgent/same day response, please call the front desk to communicate your concern.
To improve clarity, transparency, and overall school responsiveness, we are in the process of updating and re-publishing the Complaint, Grievance and Resolution Process.
HEALTH & SAFETY
In order to maintain a healthy school, parents/caregivers should not send their children to school with any contagious diseases such as the flu, strep throat, chickenpox, measles, conjunctivitis (pink eye), ringworm, or scabies. Students with any of these conditions will be sent home from school until they are no longer contagious. Parents/caregivers must pick up their child within two hours of being notified that their child is sick with a contagious illness.
To read more about Student Care, visit the Family Handbook in English (page 58) and Spanish (page 62).
SCHOOL SERVICES
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 Wednesday, Nov. 1, families received a billing statement for school services for the month of Novemeber 2023 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.
STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT
IEP v. 504 Plan & All About Accommodations and Modifications
IEP v. 504 Plan: Which is Right for my Child? Nov 9, 5:30pm - Virtual
Are you aware of the support options available for your children? Join the DC Special Education Hub to understand the evaluation process and eligibility criteria for both an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and a 504 plan. During this session, they will clarify the differences between an IEP and a 504 plan, helping you make an informed decision about what's best suited for your child's needs.
Register Here
Thursday, November 9 from 5:30pm-6:30pm. This session will be held on Zoom.
All About Accommodations and Modifications
Nov 18, 11:00am - In-Person at Shaw Neighborhood Library
Accommodations and Modifications: What Are They?
Navigating special education services can be overwhelming, and if you're uncertain about how to best support your student, join for a training session specifically designed to address caregivers' questions. They will delve into the nuances of accommodations and modifications and how they play a crucial role in supporting students with disabilities throughout their educational journey.
This training will be only available for an in-person session. Zoom streaming will not be available for this training.
Register Here
Saturday, November 18, from 11:00am-12:00pm at Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1, 1630 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001.
Upcoming Events:
Nov 8: Parent Teacher Conferences (afternoon only, regular school)
Nov 10: Holiday, SCHOOL CLOSED
Nov 15: Board Meeting
Nov 15: Coffee with the Calle Ocho Principals
Nov 15: Coffee with the JF Cook Principals
Nov 21: Make-up Picture Day
Nov 22-24: Fall Break - SCHOOL CLOSED
Dec 7: Calle Ocho Dental Health/Screening Program
Dec 8: JF Cook Dental Health/Screening Program