Lunch Time - Calle Ocho Campus
Message from Joseph Rodriguez, CSO
AcademicsStudent Routines Reminders
MAP Testing - Next Three Weeks: Sep 20 to Oct 6
Events & ActivitiesBack to School Night & Extended Day Program Hours - Lower Academy: Sep 19 & Upper Academy: Sep 21 - 5:00p
NEW! Hispanic Heritage Month is here! Sep 15 - Oct 15
NEW! Diversity Fair
Board Meeting - RSVP Form Available - Sep 28, 6:30pm
Communications, Information & QuestionsMundo Verde Social Media
Health & SafetyNEW! Safety Updates
NEW! Lice Case Reported in PreK - Calle Ocho Campus
School ServicesComplete the Meals Enrollment Form (Breakfast and Lunch)
Extended Day Program Updates: BTSN & Unit 1
Student & Family SupportNEW! Family Empowerment Series - Online Training: All about Individualized Education Program (IEP) -Sep 18, 7:00pm
Community AnnouncementsNEW! Festival - Save the Date! Oct 13
J.F. Cook Campus Families: News From Padres
School Calendar and Upcoming EventsSY23-24 School Calendar
MESSAGE
To read the message on Teaching & Learning from Chief School Officer, Joseph Rodriguez, sent on September 16, please click here: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/23204622
ACADEMICS
As students continue learning and practicing their daily routines, please help our school community to follow the school procedures.
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. It is essential for students to arrive on time to participate in all the activities. Students start their crew at 8:30am (K-5th Grade) and at 8:40am (PreK)
Breakfast
It is served from 8:10 to 8:30am. Please make sure your child arrives during that time to have breakfast with their friends and start the routines smoothly.
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 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.
Early dismissal is until 3:00pm (M,T,Th,F) and 12:30pm (Wed). If you arrive after 3:00pm or 12:30pm (Wed), we kindly ask you to wait for the students to finish their routines and wait until 3:30pm for dismissal.
Uniforms
All students must wear their uniform shirts. You can purchase online here, or contact the front desk to receive a second-hand shirt. You can also donate shirts in good condition to support other families.
Visitors Pass
All parents, caregivers, and visitors must get a visitor pass to enter the building. It is essential to identify the visitors who are not part of the staff.
September 20 to October 6
For the next three weeks, 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.
You will also find these dates on your ParentSquare calendar.
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Lower Academy: Sep 19
Upper Academy: 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.
Back to School Night is intended for parents and caregivers only. Students do not have to attend.
The Extended Day Program will only be available for students who are enrolled in the program. During Back to School Nights, the program will remain open until 6:30pm. Childcare will not be available for Back to School Night.
If you need ASL interpretation service, please contact Delmy Rodriguez, Director of Student Services, at delrodriguezl@mundoverdepcs.org.
Sep 15 - Oct 15
Join us in celebrating the rich heritage, traditions, and achievements of Hispanic and Latino communities, both locally and globally.
Through the Mundo Verde’s Diversity Fair students will learn about cultural connections, traditions, food, and more. Our children would love to see you joining us to learn more about your culture through artifacts, such as artwork, writings, posters, clothing, recipes, photos, movement, and more!!
If you are interested in participating and lending our school community your cultural artifacts and/or volunteering during the event, please fill out this form.
If you have any questions, please contact Carissa Tirado-Marks, Sustainability Manager at ctiradomarks@mundoverdepcs.org.
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.
To observe the board in action at this meeting, please complete this registration form. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
For questions related to the meeting, email board@mundoverdepcs.org.
COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Stay connected with us on social media to catch all the latest updates and exciting news, including Marina Gutierrez's recent achievement! She's received the "Anacostia River Educator of the Year Hero Award" for her inspiring leadership during the "Save the Water" expedition, motivating students to clean the Anacostia River. Don't miss out on these incredible stories! (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X)
HEALTH & SAFETY
As a school in a densely populated urban area, safety of students, staff, and families is of paramount importance. Please click here (make sure you login into your PArentSquare) to read some recent enhancements. These additional measures supplement training of all staff for a range of potential situations, including fire drills, lockdown drills, and shelter in place. Even as we perform these emergency drills, our goal is to remain calm and composed in front of your children. As parents and caregivers, we invite you to talk to your child about how they experience these drills.
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.
BTSN & Unit 1
NEW! Extended Day Program for BTSN
Only Students Registered in the Program
The Extended Day Program will close at 6:30pm for students registered in the program during the Back to School Night events at each campus. Families are asked to pick up their children by the program's later closing at 6:30pm. No additional child care will be provided for non-registered students.
NEW! Extended Day Unit 1 Program Schedule
Sep 18-Dec 15
Families can now view the Unit 1 Program Schedules for the J.F. Cook and Calle Ocho Campus.
Unit 1 will run from Sep 18 to Dec 15. The variety of enrichments reflected in the schedule is grounded in exploration and discovery through play and group interaction with a balance of indoor and outdoor time. Stay tuned to information regarding specialties to be rolled out in October.
STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT
All about Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Sep 18, 7:00pm
IEP goal training: What makes an IEP goal appropriate, ambitious, and attainable?
Join the SpEd Hub for an education session about developing individualized education program goals for your child and everything you need to know about supporting their learning and progress.
You'll receive the Zoom link in an email. Save the date for this informative session!
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Oct 13, Both Campuses
Save the date for Festival! Join Padres and Comunidad to celebrate the Hispanic Heritage Month at both campuses on October 13 from 4:00-6:00pm. More details to follow, including opportunities to volunteer or contribute to the potluck.
NEW! Viva Viernes, Sep 29, 4:00pm at Big Bear Cafe
Address: 1700 1st St NW.
Padres will host the first Viva Viernes/Happy Hour on Friday, September 29 from 4:00-7:00pm at Big Bear Cafe. 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 Mundo Verde family, and they put on movies upstairs for the kids so parents and caregivers can have adult conversations in peace!
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