Upcoming Dates to Remember March 2 -- Middle School in Manitou Springs Carnival Parade (optional but encouraged) March 25-29 -- Spring Break -- NO SCHOOL April 8-24 -- CMAS Assessments

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Middle School Prepares for Carnival! Carnival is a festive season celebrated in over 80 countries worldwide - including a parade in Manitou Springs and right here - at Mountain Song! Middle School students are preparing for Carnival as it is celebrated in varied cultures of the world in their World Languages classes. They are invited, along with the entire Mountain Song community, to march in the Manitou Springs Carnivale Parade on March 2, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Click Here For More Information

Join Us at the Carnivale Parade We'd love for you to join others from the Mountain Song Community at the Carnivale Parade in Manitou Springs on Saturday March 2. We will meet NLT 12:30pm at Memorial Park (502 Manitou Avenue). Parade route follows Manitou Avenue to Soda Springs Park, “snow or shine.”   Parking available at Manitou Springs Middle School, 415 El Monte Place, and Manitou Springs High School, 401 El Monte Place, with free shuttle to Memorial Park.

Class Spotlight - Fourth Grade Welcome to the Class Spotlight! This feature in the Songbird is designed 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 Fourth Grade. Click here for 4th Grade class spotlight

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5th Grade Aspen Class Fundraiser is TODAY Delicious savory baked goods will be sold by the 5th Grade Aspen Class after school today from 2:40 to 3:00. See you there!

FEATURED RESOURCE Is Reading to Children Good for Them? Yes, and in so many ways! In fact, it is so very important, even long before they can read themselves and also well into their teens. I strongly encourage you to make a daily ritual of reading to and with your children. Click on the links below to learn about the many benefits of reading to children, from prenatal to adolescence. Click here for full story Click here to learn about the many benefits of reading to children, from prenatal to adolescence.

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. Click here for more information

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!   Sign up for Cooking Arts class volunteer opportunities on our volunteer page

Notes from the Farm Notes from The Farm Please consider volunteering on the farm! Spring is almost here! We are in need of egg cartons and large yogurt containers. Please put them in the red box on the farm during school hours! Thank you!  For more information and sign-up list click here

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! Sign-up genius volunteer sign-up   For more information go here

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

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.

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