Upcoming Dates to Remember
February 14 and 15 -- Parent-Teacher Conferences -- NO SCHOOL

February 18 -- Presidents’ Day -- NO SCHOOL

March 25-29 -- Spring Break -- NO SCHOOL

April 8-24 -- CMAS Assessments


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Parent Conferences Are Just Around the Corner
Feb 14 and 15 - No School
Parent conferences will be held on February 14 and 15. Classes will NOT be in session during the parent conferences. Child care will not be provided during this time. Teachers are sending information about how to sign up for parent conferences. Parents/guardians, please check your emails for additional information or contact your child's teacher directly with any questions about the conferences.
Presidents’ Day February 18
NO SCHOOL
School will NOT be in session on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 18. Enjoy your long weekend!
Valentine’s Day
Dear Families,

Many classes will celebrate Valentine's Day on Wednesday, February 13th (there is no school February 14). Your class teacher will send details about how your child's class will celebrate. Please adhere to the guidelines listed below:

Valentines that your child brings to share must be homemade.  Colored paper, heart cut-outs, paper doilies, and glue can go a long way in creating a beautiful and simple salutation. We know that Mountain Song children are creative and will make unique and beautiful Valentines!

Please make sure that Valentines are free of media images or characters .

Please make sure that chocolate, candy or sugary items are left at home as per our school food policy.

Thank you for your attention to these details and please reach out to your child's teacher with any questions.

Sincerely,
The Faculty Festivals Committee
Next Parent Council Meeting February 13
Parent Council Meeting
Wednesday, February 13 at 8:30 a.m.
At Sweet Elizabeth’s Organics at 1625 W. Uintah (near Mountain Mama’s)
The mission of Parent Council is to facilitate parent involvement and support the teachers in preserving the vision of the school.

Thanks, Holly and Veronica PC Co-Chairs

May Faire Crafting -- Parent Council
MAY FAIRE CRAFTING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12
12:15 - 2:00 PM
OLD COLORADO CITY LIBRARY

Holly and Veronica, PC Co-Chairs
Development Committee Meeting
February 11, 6:00 p.m.
We would like to welcome you to attend the upcoming meeting of the Development Committee (a Board committee) on Monday, February 11th, at 6:00 p.m. here at Mountain Song Community School. Volunteer hours are credited for attendance.

Tina Halligan, MSCS Board Member and Development Committee Chair

Class Spotlight - Second Grade
Welcome to the Class Spotlight! This is a new feature in the Mountain Song Friday Songbird. Its purpose is to help parents get better acquainted with our school, class by class, and show off some of our students’ work. This week we are featuring the Second Grade.

Mrs. Lauren Martinez Receives State Recognition
Mountain Song’s Special Education teacher and coordinator, Mrs. Lauren Martinez, has long been recognized at our school as an outstanding teacher and coordinator for our exceptional children. Recently, the state has also recognized Mrs. Martinez’s outstanding teaching and leadership abilities in two ways. We are proud to have such a wonderful educator and leader here at Mountain Song!

Media and Children
by Teresa M. Woods, Ph.D.
Brain development and functioning in children and adults are inextricably connected to environmental stimuli. What does it mean when our brains are trained on media? What does it mean when our brains are trained on practical and creative activities?


100 Years of Waldorf Education
Learn to Change the World - Part 2
All over the world, people connected to Waldorf schools are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first Waldorf school. Here is Part 2 of a video project describing this world-wide educational movement. After the great success of Waldorf 100’s film, “Learn to Change the World,” they released a second part (below) that highlights encounters across social, religious, and ethnic barriers in Waldorf schools.  Read more here .
Parent Council Food Pantry
The MSCS Parent Council has established a Food Pantry for our school! We have an ongoing need for accessible nutritional food for our students, and with your help, we can fill that need. The Food Pantry is in need of restocking.

Volunteers Needed for Cooking Arts Class
Volunteers are critically important for the Cooking Arts class! Volunteering in the Cooking Arts class is a great way to learn new recipes and experience what your child is learning at Mountain Song!  

Notes from the Farm
Notes from The Farm
Please consider volunteering on the farm!

Traffic Monitor Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers to help keep traffic moving during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up times. Please use the link below to sign up. Thank you!


2018-2019 Mountain Song School Event Calendar
Mark your calendar with these important Mountain Song Community School dates.

As a public charter school, Mountain Song Community School is proud to provide quality Waldorf education at no cost.  Yet the funds we receive as a charter school are less than what a typical Colorado public school receives.

At the same time, we are responsible for additional expenses, such as our facilities and maintenance costs.  The expenses associated with the building lease, instructional and learning materials, staffing, special programs, and field trips continue to increase each year. In order to provide the valuable programming that makes Waldorf education exceptional, we rely on community donations to reach our annual fundraising goals. Please consider signing up for a small monthly recurring contribution today.
Mountain Song Community School | 2904 West Kiowa St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904