Community Meeting - JF Cook Campus
Board Meeting: RSVP Form - Nov 15
Coffee with the JF Cook Principals: Focus on Student Learning Expectations - Nov 15
Coffee with the Calle Ocho Principals - Nov 15
Communications, Information & QuestionsFeeling Connected? Your Opinion Matters! Monthly Survey
Student & Family SupportDC Special Education Hub Trainings: All About Accommodations and Modifications
Community AnnouncementsNEW! Staff Appreciation Holiday Potluck: Both Campuses - Nov 15
NEW! Rally For Allie - Ride for Your Life
J.F. Cook Campus Families: News From Padres
School Calendar and Upcoming EventsSY23-24 School Calendar
Nov 22-24: Fall Break - SCHOOL CLOSED
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 - Zócalo
Focus on Student Learning Expectationss
Parents and caregivers are invited to join Principals Johanna and Natalie for their Coffee in person at the Zócalo on November 15 at 8:45am.
Submit Your Questions in Advance!
For this session, Principals Johanna and Natalie will focus on student learning expectations (standards, testing, growth, and progress) and the current school plan to support instructional staff.
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!
November 15, 8:45am - Zócalo
Parents and caregivers are invited to join Principals Michelle and Liz for their Coffee 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: Calle Ocho Principals Questions Form
We look forward to seeing many of you there!
COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Your Opinion Matters!
Monthly Survey
Which of your recent experiences at Mundo Verde have made you feel most, or least, connected to the school?
You should have received an invitation on Thursday, 11/9 to participate in the November survey. (If you did not, please check your spam folder.) These ‘pulse’ surveys can be answered via the web or a text message, and are sent from Possip.
The deadline is Monday, 11/13
Please complete it now!
It only takes a minute
If you haven’t already completed the November survey,
click your preferred language now to have your voice heard: English | Spanish
Analysis of Survey Findings
For analysis of findings, please check this blog: A Community Generally Engaged and Satisfied!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the first two “pulse” surveys of this school year!
STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT
All About Accommodations and Modifications
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.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, November 15 - Both Campuses
With the upcoming holiday season, parents and caregivers are organizing a Holiday Potluck Lunch for teachers and staff, to show gratitude and appreciation for everything that they do for our kids.
You can help by contributing a dish, drinks, supplies, or volunteering to set up or clean up. Please sign up below for your campus:
Thank you for joining the parent/caregiver community in this delicious token of appreciation for our dedicated educators.
Ride for Your Life
On Sunday, November 19, WABA (Washington Area Bicyclist Association) and Families for Safe Streets are leading a Ride for Your Life to commemorate traffic victims and demand action on safe streets. Mundo Verde families will form a cheering line with posters at the end of the route. The Mundo Verde Street Safety group will provide posters, we also encourage you to make your own with your messages to Allie, and about street safety and biking. Come out to honor Allie's memory and raise your voice for positive change.
NEW! Viva Viernes, Nov 17, 4:00pm at Big Bear Cafe
Padres Hosts Viva Viernes/Happy Hour on Friday, November 17 from 4:00-7:00pm at Big Bear Cafe (1700 1st Street NW). Come see old friends, meet new ones, and unwind after a long week with the best pizza in DC. It is walking distance from J.F. Cook campus. Supports a Muno Verde family, and they put on movies upstairs for the kids so parents and caregivers can have adult conversations in peace!
Bicibus, Wednesday Morning
Join the Sustainability Committee every Wednesday morning for the J.F. Cook Campus’ Bicibus. It is a great way to start the day! The bike bus meets at Alethia Tanner by 8:00am and departs at 8:10am heading to Florida Ave Park (around 8:20am), and then everyone rides to J.F. Cook campus as a group, on foot, bike, scooter, skateboard, or stroller. There is also a weekly police escort. Check out this article about the bicibus movement!
For more details, join the Bicibus Whatsapp group.
Upcoming Events:
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