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Padres of Mundo Verde brings together all caregivers at the Cook Campus to support our school community. Padres fosters a sense of community through parent advocacy, support of educational programs, encouragement of volunteerism, and fundraising. Every caregiver with a child at Mundo Verde is automatically a member of Padres, and we invite everyone to take part in the activities and groups that make our community strong.
Padres organizes its work through committees and affinity groups, each led by a volunteer lead and open to an unlimited number of members. These groups provide opportunities for families to connect, share skills, and contribute to school life in ways that match their interests and availability.
The Padres Board partners closely with committees and affinity groups. We hold regular monthly check-ins, maintain a dedicated WhatsApp group for coordination, and host networking meetings to share updates, ideas, and resources across groups. All are welcome—whether you want to lead, participate, or simply learn more about the work Padres is doing to support our community.
2025/26 Committees + Affinity Groups
2025/26 Committees + Affinity Groups
Learning & Enrichment: Ciara Mackey- Hall, Jess Desvarieux, & Kathrin Frauscher. Join here. Join WhatsApp here.
The Academics Committee, which includes Continued Immersion, Enrichment, and Student Support Services, supports all Mundo Verde students in achieving strong learning outcomes while deepening their bilingual journey. This committee partners with families, educators and administrators, and community members and organizations to support and develop partnerships and initiatives that promote student success both in and out of the classroom. These initiatives include but are not limited to: suggesting curriculum or professional development; advocating for support services for children who need certain accommodations or testing; working to expand out-of-school time programming access and options; advocating for Spanish immersion pathways beyond 5th grade; and building parents' capacity to support student learning through book fair engagement, STEM nights, Literacy Nights, and citywide Spanish Spelling Bee participation.
Classroom Liaisons: Rachel Weiss.
The classroom liaisons support teachers and families to have strong communities, collaboration and communication. We will cover topics such as classroom open communication, teacher appreciation, field trips, volunteering, class speakers and anything else that classes would like to work on. Classroom liaisons interest opens at the start of the year and typically closes after the first week if all positions have been filled.
Events & Fundraising: Christina Scarlato & Megan Remo Join here.
The Events & Fundraising Committee brings our school community together while supporting the programs and experiences that make Mundo Verde special. This committee plans beloved community events such as Viva Viernes, Festival, and Fiesta, and leads fundraising efforts that directly benefit our students, families, and staff. Funds raised help provide for teacher appreciation initiatives, small-scale school capital projects, the 5th grade capstone trip, and other needs that strengthen our school community. Committee members collaborate on everything from event logistics and creative ideas to volunteer outreach and securing sponsorships, making a tangible impact on both the joy and sustainability of our school.
Inclusion & Affinity Groups: Volunteer Needed Join here.
The Inclusion Committee brings together committee leads from all cross-campus affinity groups to foster a welcoming and equitable school culture. Working closely with Padres and the broader school community, the committee identifies ways to build and strengthen inclusion and equity at Mundo Verde. They create new and/or provide feedback on existing opportunities for cross-cultural learning aimed at building bridges and understanding among the diverse socioeconomic groups that make up our school community.
Affinity Group for Caregivers of Black Students: Volunteer Needed Ciara Mackey WhatsApp Group
The Affinity Group aims to respond to some unique needs/circumstances of Black students at MV, regardless of who their caregivers may be.
Affinity Group for Spanish Speaking Students: Volunteer Needed and Ricardo Espitia. WhatsApp Group
The Affinity Group aims to respond to some unique needs/circumstances of Spanish Speaking students at MV, regardless of who their caregivers may be.
Affinity Group for Student Support Services: Volunteer Needed WhatsApp Group
The Affinity Group is for caregivers of students with IEPS or 504s or those who are in the eligibility process. The group works across both Cook and Calle 8 campuses.
Neighborhood & Community Safety: Daria Scala & Volunteer Needed. Join WhatsApp here. Join here.
The Neighborhood & Community Safety Committee is dedicated to advocating for safer streets and stronger community partnerships. Our priorities this year include coordinating with the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) and local officials to improve neighborhood conditions, connecting with the NoMa BID to expand community collaboration, enhancing crosswalks and developing a Kiss & Ride line, and providing support to families navigating sensitive security concerns. By building bridges between our school, neighbors, and city partners, we help ensure that every family feels safe, supported, and empowered.
Sustainability: Gwynne Villota Join here.
Sustainability resources for families (i.e., compost collection, plastic recycling, bike related infrastructure etc) as well as sustainability focused events and activities during and beyond Earth Month.
5th Grade Capstone Puerto Rico Trip: Michelle Roberts & Concetta Aires.
Planning and fundraising for the 5th grade Capstone Trip to Puerto Rico.
If there's a topic you feel should be covered here, please email mvpadrescomms@gmail.com.
Past Newsletters
Past Newsletters
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