Breakfast - JF Cook Campus
Message From Your Principal
AcademicsNEW! Reminders for Arrival & Dismissal
Front Desk Team Office Hours
Attendance Reminders
NEW! MAP Testing: Sep 20 to Oct 6
Events & ActivitiesBack to School Night Details - Lower Academy: Sep 19 & Upper Academy: Sep 21
NEW! Board Meeting - Save the Date! Sep 28
Communications, Information & QuestionsSY23-24 Family and Staff Directories
Health & SafetyCalle Ocho Campus Traffic Management
Student Medication and Medical Procedures
School ServicesNEW! Complete the Meals Enrollment Form (Breakfast and Lunch)
NEW! School Meals Menu - September
NEW! Extended Day Program Updates
Community AnnouncementsJ.F. Cook Campus Families: News From Padres
Calle Ocho Campus Families: News From Comunidad
DC Family Bike Fest: Sep 17, 10:00am, Alethia Tanner Park
School Calendar and Upcoming EventsSY23-24 School Calendar
MESSAGE
Parents and caregivers should have received a message from their principals last Friday, September 8 via ParentSquare.
J.F. Cook Campus
Principal Johanna Mamiam - Grades Prek - 1st
Principal Natalie Ejechi - Grades 2nd - 5th
Calle Ocho Campus
Principal Michelle Mangan - Grades Prek - 1st
Principal Elizabeth Pefaure - Grades 2nd - 4th
ACADEMICS
Please find below some friendly reminders for arrival and dismissal times at JF Cook Campus:
Arrival: M-T-W-TH-F
Please be advised that arrival is from 8:10 to 8:30am. Doors close at 8:30am and families must register students at the front desk of their respective building.
Dismissal: M-T-TH-F
Dismissal is from 3:30 to 3:45pm. Parents/caregivers arriving after 3:45pm must go to the front desk (at La Casa for J.F. Cook campus) to pick up your child/ren.
Wednesdays Dismissal
Wednesday dismissal is from 1:00 to 1:15pm. Parents/caregivers arriving after 1:15pm must go to the front desk (at La Casa for J.F. Cook campus) to pick up your child/ren.
For more details on the arrival and dismissal procedures, see the procedures below:
The front desk is available between 8:45am-3:00pm or after 3:45pm. For security propose, we ask parents/caregivers who need assistance from the front deks office to wait until after arrival and dismissal.
Prompt and consistent attendance is critical to learning and success in school. While PreK is a non-compulsory grade, Mundo Verde encourages families to establish attendance habits during a child’s first years of school. Attendance policies apply to all students in PreK-5th grade, although the DC Compulsory Attendance Law only applied to grades K-5.
If your child misses large amounts of school due to health or medical concerns, please set up a meeting with your teacher to discuss your child’s needs.
Attendance in the first few weeks of school is also critical to each student’s enrollment status. DC laws considers any student between the ages of 5 and 13 to be truant when they have accrued 10 unexcused absences. Mundo Verde is required to report students who accrue 10 full-day unexcused absences to CFSA for educational neglect. Mundo Verde works to prevent truancy by identifying students at-risk of accruing a high number of unexcused absences and providing interventions using several points of engagement.
September 20 to October 6
From September 20 to October 6, all students from Kinder through 5th grades will take the Measures of Academic Progress assessment (MAP). MAP is an assessment to measure their Math, English, and Spanish growth and proficiency. Our instructional staff uses this as one data point to help inform instruction for all students. Click on the images to enlarge.
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Lower Academy (PreK to 1st Grade): Sep 19
Upper Academy (2nd to 5th Grades): Sep 21
5:00-6:30pm
During Back to School Night, you will have the opportunity to hear a message from your principal, visit your child’s classroom, meet your child’s teacher, and hear about the plans for the upcoming school year. Some refreshments will be available to keep you energized throughout the event.
If you need ASL interpretation service, please contact Delmy Rodriguez, Director of Student Services, at delrodriguezl@mundoverdepcs.org.
Lower Academy (PreK to 1st Grade): Sep 19, both campuses
Upper Academy (2nd to 5th Grades): Sep 21, both campuses
Sep 28, 6:30-8:30pm
The Mundo Verde Board of Directors will be holding a regular Board meeting on Thursday, September 28. 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.
For questions related to the meeting, email board@mundoverdepcs.org.
COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Family and Staff Directories are available for the exclusive use of families with students enrolled for the 2023-24 school year. Mundo Verde has developed guidelines for appropriate use.
Please make sure to read the Appropriate Use of Directories Guidelines here before accessing any or all Directories. Users must agree to follow this policy.
These directories can also be found in the Families Portal (password: respeto), and ParentSquare in the LINKS section.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Mundo Verde is committed to the well-being of each of its campuses’ neighborhoods. For the Calle Ocho community, it is critically important that all members of the school community support pedestrian/ biker/ driver safety by following these expectations:
Drivers should not use the neighborhood alleys as shortcuts or means to access or depart from the school.
Drivers should not stand or park along the westbound lane of Varnum street from 12th to 8th streets NE which is currently signed as NO PARKING.
Drivers should respect and follow the directions of the school’s traffic monitors/safety agents.
Parents/caregivers should not j-walk or cross Varnum street except where there is an official pedestrian crosswalk.
Pedestrians/drivers should follow all DC traffic and parking regulations.
Be courteous to those in the community, as neighbors are also managing commutes to work and dropping their children off at school/daycare.
We ask parent/caregivers with students in need of medication and/or medical procedures during the instructional day to:
Meet with the campus nurse and present a completed medical plan signed by the responsible person and the licensed health care provider, giving consent to administer. This includes over the counter medications. The licensed health care provider's signed authorization must include:
Student's name and date of birth
Diagnosis, reason for the medication/procedure
Name of medication/procedure
Time and frequency the medication/procedure is to be performed at school
Expected duration of treatment
Special instructions or emergency procedures
Plese note that a separate plan must be completed and submitted for each procedure and or medication.
Please contact your campus nurse for further information.
J.F. Cook Campus Nurse: Cookhealth@mundoverdepcs.org
Calle Ocho Campus Nurse: C8health@mundoverdepcs.org
SCHOOL SERVICES
If you have not completed the meal enrollment form for your child/ren, please do so by logging into your Parent Portal in Infinite Campus (scroll down to the "documents" tab on the left side.) This would help the kitchen team accurately and efficiently prepare breakfast and lunch for all students who would like to eat.
Food is not denied to any student, but if a student is not enrolled, then they might get an alternative meal due to supply. So we highly recommend enrolling if you would like your child to be guaranteed what's on the menu.
Breakfast is free for all students, and lunch is a monthly fee of $100 unless you qualify for FARM.
Questions about FARM application or billing? - meals@mundoverdepcs.org.
The first two weeks of Extended Day Programming are dedicated to introductions - students and teachers learn each other's names and get to know one another through playful crew and team building games. Teaching associates also focus on establishing norms and routines to ensure the implementation of a safe, quality program for everyone.
Applications Submitted After August 21
If your family submitted a form requesting the program after August 21, you will be notified before September 15 about the status. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we expand the program to meet the current demand.
PreK Students Extended Day Pick Up
J.F. Cook Campus
Parents of the PreK students enrolled in the Extended Day Program at J.F. Cook campus must go to La Casita reception to pick up their child. All students not picked up by 5:55pm will be transitioned to the Zocalo at La Casa. In the event of not having a front desk receptionist at La Casita, parents/caregivers will be asked to sign their PreK student out at La Casa.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the program details, dates, payments, and more, we encourage you to check the FAQ document in English or Spanish. You can also email the program at extendedday@mundoverdepcs.org.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW! Stay Connected and Get Involved
There are many ways to connect with other families at Mundo Verde. Please consider signing up for Padres communication platforms, joining Padres focus committees, and importing the Padres events calendar. Also, please fill out this initial survey, so we can get to know you and your priorities better.
NEW! Mundo Verde Bike Community Update - Calle Ocho Bike Bus ("Bicibús") Ride for Allie
The Bike Bus meets every Friday morning at Turkey Thicket Rec Center at 8:15am. On Friday, September 15, the ride will be dedicated to Allie Hart, in honor of the second anniversary of her passing. Participants are encouraged to bring bubble blowers and wear pink. Questions can be directed to the leaders' WhatsApp group.
Sunday, Sep 17, 10:00am at Alethia Tanner Park
Calling all kid bikers, family bikers, and bike-curious! You're invited to the DC Family Bike Fest on Sunday, September 17, 10:00am-2:00pm at Alethia Tanner Park! Connect and build community, meet local shops and organizations, enjoy demo bikes, test rides, raffle prizes, Glide to Ride workshop, Kids Bike Parade, and more. Free snow cones and free tune-ups for all! See you there!
Upcoming Events:
Sep 19: Back to School Night - Lower Academies
Sep 20-Oct 6: MAP Testing Window
Sep 21: Back to School Night - Upper Academies
Sep 28: Board Meeting
Oct 9: Holiday, SCHOOL CLOSED
Oct 20: PD All Staff - No school for students