PreK JF Cook Campus: “La Ropa”
School Pictures: How to Order
Annual Teacher & Staff Appreciation Holiday Collection - Until December 10
NEW! Mundo Verde Launches Its Annual Year-End Fundraising Campaign On Giving Tuesday
Health & SafetyNEW! DC Health Provides Covid Test Kits to Schools Before Holiday Breaks
Remember! Dental Health/Screening Program, Sign Up Form Required - Calle Ocho: Dec 7 & JF Cook: Dec 8
Student & Family SupportWelcome Our New Family Support Manager, Sarah Ozment
Community AnnouncementsJ.F. Cook Campus Families: News From Padres
School Calendar and Upcoming EventsSY23-24 School Calendar
COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Students portraits are now available online for viewing and ordering! You should have received an email from Freed Photography with your child´s private gallery information. If you have not received this (check your spam too), please contact them at support@freedphoto.com or call 301-652-5452.
If you have any questions, please contact your campus Operations Managers:
Calle Ocho: Katherine Rodriguez at krodriguez@mundoverdepcs.org
J.F. Cook: Francisco Rodriguez at frodriguez@mundoverdepcs.org
Until December 10
A note from Mundo Verde’s Classroom Liaison Coordinators:
The Holiday season is upon us and the caregiver organizations at J.F. Cook (Padres) and Calle Ocho (Comunidad) campuses are pleased to announce the annual cross-campus Teacher and Staff Appreciation Holiday Collection! At Mundo Verde, contributions to the Holiday Collection are centralized and then distributed to staff so that all members of the community feel appreciated - from teachers to front desk staff, from the kitchen team to the extended day team, and everyone in between!
We have set a collection goal of $30,000 to distribute among staff members across the two campuses. We will keep parents and caregivers updated on our progress toward this goal.
The Holiday Collection will be open until December 10. If you wish to participate, a Non-Tax-Deductible Contribution can be made via this PayPal link or the QR code below.
If you have any questions, please contact us!
Emily Adelecke (JF Cook Campus) at emilyreinhart@gmail.com
Lindsey Elman (Calle Ocho Campus) at lindsey.elman@gmail.com
We are delighted to announce that this year's Fundraising Campaign will be dedicated to supporting a priority close to everyone’s hearts: Mundo Verde’s fieldwork. Thanks to the feedback provided by parents and caregivers from both campuses in last year's fundraising surveys, the school decided to direct the funds raised towards the upper academy overnight adventure trips: the Nature Bridge Camping Trip and the Puerto Rico Capstone Trip. Additionally, a part of the funds will also support the foundational fieldwork expenses of our youngest students as we know that it is those first steps out to engage with the nearby community that feed the curiosity and confidence to explore beyond what is known. If you are interested in supporting this cause, we invite you to start giving today by clicking here. Let's come together and make a difference!
OK, but WHAT is fieldwork? Fieldwork is a type of learning experience that goes beyond traditional field trips. In field trips, students are mere observers, whereas in fieldwork, they become investigators. This involves purposeful outings that are connected to the topics being studied in expeditions, and students interact with field leaders and community members to collect data. Fieldwork provides a more immersive and engaging learning experience which makes learning more enjoyable for students.
HEALTH & SAFETY
The District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health) has sent a new supply of Covid take home tests and strongly recommends that families test their children before returning to school after Thanksgiving and winter holiday break, given the increased risk of transmission of respiratory illness from activities and travel.
The Covid test were sent to home with students and a limited supply will be available for pick up at the front desk.
Please ensure that your child takes their Covid tests after 5:00pm the night before returning to school. Parents and caregivers are required to report test positive results via email at covid19@mundoverdepcs.org. Mundo Verde requests students and staff who test positive for Covid to stay home and isolate themselves, especially during the first 5 days, when they are most likely infectious and contagious. Individuals exhibiting only mild or no symptoms may return to campus upon submission of a negative antigen test.
SY23-24 Covid Policy English / Spanish
Additional information about Covid guidance is available on the DC Health website.
Calle Ocho: Dec 7
J.F. Cook: Dec 8
Deadline to Complete Forms: Dec 6
To learn more about this program, click here FAQ.
Children with dental problems can have a hard time focusing in school. The DC Department of Health School-Based Oral Health Program brings dentists to schools to provide dental check-ups and services that help prevent cavities and connect students to dentists in their communities.
If you want your child to have a dental check-up, please sign up HERE to participate in the School-Based Oral Health Program. The deadline for completing the form is Wednesday, December 6. Forms can be returned to the school to the nurses’ office or a digital copy can be sent to Angeline Vergara, Health and Safety Manager, at avergara@mundoverdepcs.org.
Calle Ocho Campus: Thursday, December 7
J.F. Cook Campus: Friday, December 8
STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT
We are happy to announce that Mundo Verde has now a Family Support Manager, Sarah Ozment. Her primary role is to help families experiencing challenges related to school attendance and housing. Additionally, she can provide school supplies, assistance with medical, dental, and other services, and access to free school meals. Ms. Sarah acts as the homeless liaison and can access additional resources related to housing and transportation for families experiencing homelessness.
If you know about a family in need of guidance or support, or your own family is in need of support, please contact Sarah Ozment, Family Support Manager, at sozment@mundoverdepcs.org or (202) 670-9689.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Coffee and All-Hands Padres Meeting
Dec 6, 8:15am in person at J.F. Cook Campus
Join Padres for a Coffee and All-Hands Padres Meeting in person on December 6, 8:15am at J.F. Cook Campus. Working agenda includes: (1) Committee updates (2) Fall Fundraising Results and Implementation Plan (3) Conversation w/ 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.
Mundo Verde Night at &Pizza. Support the 5th Grade Capstone Trip to Puerto Rico!
Dec 12 , 4:00-8:00pm
Join Padres for the Mundo Verde Night at &Pizza in Brookland to support the 5th grade capstone trip to Puerto Rico! Join us at &Pizza Brookland (666 Monroe St NE) on Tuesday, December 12 from 4:00-8:00pm, or order online for pickup (use code: Padres). &Pizza will donate 25% of proceeds to the 5th grade capstone trip!
Upcoming Events:
Dec 7: Calle Ocho Dental Health/Screening Program
Dec 8: JF Cook Dental Health/Screening Program
Dec 10: Annual Teacher & Staff Appreciation Collection End Date
Dec 13: Coffee with the Principals - Both Campuses
Dec 22 to Jan 5: Winter Break - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS & TEACHERS
Dec 22 to Jan 1: Winter Break - SCHOOL CLOSED