In this section, you will find general school information, and all the messages sent by the school leadership in chronological order, as well as the weekly family updates of the school year by month.
General School Information
Front Desk Telephone:
JF Cook Campus: (202) 750-7060
Calle Ocho Campus: (202) 803-8967
Website: https://www.mundoverdepcs.org/
The school day for students is from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Wednesday dismissal time starts at 1:00pm. It is imperative that students not be dropped off prior to 8:10am, unless they are enrolled in the before school program (starting on August 31) as supervision is not scheduled outside of the school hours.
If you have questions about events, schedules or other school-related matters, please contact your campus front desk.
If you need to report an absence please contact us via email: Calle Ocho campus c8attendance@mundoverdepcs.org and J.F. Cook Campus cookattendance@mundoverdepcs.org
Front Desk Team Office Hours
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 desk office to wait until after arrival and dismissal.
Email Front Desk Calle Ocho <c8frontdesk@mundoverdepcs.org>
Email Front Desk JF Cook <cookfrontdesk@mundoverdepcs.org>
Mundo Verde in the Spotlight
Mundo Verde: The Bilingual School That Cultivates Sustainable Futures in DC
We are thrilled to announce that Mundo Verde has been featured in a recent article by The Washington Hispanic Newspaper. This feature highlights our unwavering commitment to sustainability and our unique approach to creating a nurturing environment for learning and growth.
"The school is not just a learning space, it's a vibrant community that celebrates diversity and inclusion."
Mundo Verde on CBS News!
Check out Mundo Verde’s story on CBS! This news segment highlights how Mundo Verde is planting the seeds for a sustainable future, from how it's built to what it serves. With a strong emphasis on bilingualism and diversity, our school embraces social and environmental diversity, empowering bilingual learners to become agents of positive change.
School Communications
To see all SY23-24 Families Communications, click here.
Family Updates School Year 2023-24
The (Mundo Verde) Family Update provides our community with weekly updates of events and activities, required forms and materials, and other news.
May
May 12: Family Update Issue # 40
May 5: Family Update Issue # 39
April
Apr 28: Family Update Issue # 38
Apr 21: Family Update Issue # 37
Apr 14: Family Update Issue # 36
Apr 7: Family Update Issue # 35
March
Mar 31: Family Update Issue # 34
Mar 24: Family Update Issue # 33
Mar 17: Family Update Issue # 32
Mar 11: Family Update Issue #31
Mar 4: Family Update Issue #30
February
Feb 25: Family Update Issue # 29
Feb 18: Family Update Issue # 28
Feb 11: Family Update Issue # 27
Feb 4: Family Update Issue # 26
January
Jan 28: Family Update Issue # 25
Jan 21: Family Update Issue # 24
Jan 15: Family Update Issue # 23
Jan 7: Family Update Issue # 22
December
Dec 31: Family Update Issue # 21
Dec 17: Family Update Issue # 20
Dec 10: Family Update Issue # 19
Dec 3: Family Update Issue # 18
November
Nov 27: Family Update Issue # 17
Nov 19: Family Update Issue # 16
Nov 12: Family Update Issue # 15
Nov 5: Family Update Issue # 14
October
Oct 29: Family Update Issue # 13
Oct 22: Family Update Issue # 12
Oct 15: Family Update Issue # 11
Oct 8: Family Update Issue # 10
Oct 1: Family Update Issue # 9
September 2023
Sep 24: Family Update Issue # 8
Sep 17: Family Update Issue # 7
Sep 10: Family Update Issue # 6
Sep 3: Family Update Issue # 5
August 2023
Aug 27: Family Update Issue # 4
Aug 20: Family Update Issue # 3
Aug 13: Family Update Issue # 2
Aug 4: Family Update Issue # 1
How Parents/Caregivers Can Expect to Hear from the School (Communications)
To keep you informed about the school life, you should expect to hear from the school through different channels. Click here to read more details on what to expect from the school communications in English and Spanish.
Your Child’s Teacher is Your Resource / Main Contact
Teachers may be reached through ParentSquare via direct messages (click HERE for instructions), by e-mail (click HERE for staff directory), or by leaving a message with the front desk/reception. Please allow all school staff 48 hours to respond to your email. If the situation warrants an urgent/same day response, please call the front desk to communicate your concern.
Academic Structures for SY23-24 - Materials Available
On May 23, families joined Executive Director Kristin Scotchmer and other school leaders to talk about how the school is looking to best structure and improve the sustainability of Academic Leadership on campus.
Please find the presentation and recordings below: