Comunidad
Purpose
We are the PTA for the Calle 8 campus of Mundo Verde Public Charter School in Washington, DC. Our purpose is to be a radically inclusive, racially just PTA. In all of our work, our goal is equity. Whether you are an active member or not, Comunidad is made up of all caregivers and staff (who are not managers).
What we've done
From cultural celebrations to expanding the handbook, Comunidad is doing a lot. Here's a short list of what we've done during the 2021-2022 school year:
Advocating for caregivers
Cultural celebrations including Hispanic Heritage Month and Black History Month
Organizing and communicating through classroom liaisons
Creating a calendar with all school events
Expanding the handbook policy
Expanding lottery preferences
Fundraising
Meeting with the board
Representing caregivers and staff to the principal every two weeks
Polling caregivers and staff to determine questions, concerns and areas of focus
Playdates
Sustainability events including Earth Day (week) activities, clothing swap and communtiy celebration
Taking trainings on equity
and more!
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