Upcoming Dates to Remember
September 7 - 17
MAP Testing Continues
September 14
Futures Committee - 3:30pm
September 16
Skate City Fundraiser - 6:00pm at Austin Bluffs
September 17
Dry Soup and and Baking Mix Fundraiser - After School
September 21
PC Health & Wellness and Hospitality - 4pm
September 21
MSCS Board of Directors - 6pm
September 25
PC Stone Soup Fall Festival - 10am to 2pm
September 28
Futures Committee - 3:30pm
September 30
PC Fundraising Committee - 4pm
|
|
Our days are still unusually warm even though we are past the Labor Day weekend that often marks the end of summer. The growing season may extend just a little longer this year. Please note the need for volunteers in our garden below.
We sadly needed to quarantine two classes this week, and we are anxious for their return next Monday, September 13th. We thank everyone for complying so well with the new mask requirement, which we are hopeful will reduce the need for class quarantines. The current mask requirement is in effect until October 1st, and prior to then, we will evaluate if it should be extended or not.
We have much to look forward to as the Stone Soup Festival is coming soon, as are other fundraising activities. Last night you should have also received an update on the activities to acquire our new site! Thank you to all who contribute to this special community!
Warmest wishes,
|
|
Teresa Woods, Ph.D.
Executive Director
|
|
Stone Soup Fall Festival
September 25th 10am - 2pm
|
The Mountain Song Parent Council Festivals Committee would like to welcome our community to join in this year’s Fall Festival on Saturday, September 25th from 10am until 2pm. The Fall Festival is the committee’s gift to our community and is completely free. We will welcome autumn with stories, stone soup, drinks, and bread.
How can you help?
- Join the Parent Council Festivals Committee
- Take home and complete a craft kit
- Volunteer for set-up and/or clean-up of the festival
- Help seek donations
- Donate veggies for the soup
- Volunteer to chop veggies
- Most importantly, come join us at the festival!
|
|
The 2021-2022 Parent Handbook is linked on our Back to School webpage, on the Parents Webpage, and also at the link below. We will also provide hard copies at the front desk if you would like to request one. Please note that the link sent out last week was not the most updated version. The link below takes you to the current version.
|
|
Grades 3-8 MAP Assessments
September 7-17, 2021
|
The beginning-of-year MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Growth assessments will be administered in grades 3 through 8 between Tuesday, September 7th and Friday, September 17th. Class teachers will inform their families of their specific class testing dates and times.
These online assessments in mathematics and English language arts help us monitor, track, and support student growth throughout the school year.
If you have any questions about the NWEA MAP Growth test or about our assessments in general, please contact Ms. Sarah Kreger, Director of School Performance, at skreger@mountainsongschool.com.
|
|
As a public Waldorf-inspired school, we foster a culture of healthy relationships. Our expectations throughout school are shown here. We teach and remind students of these at school, and they help us have a common language with students of all ages. Thank you for your support in cultivating a safe, kind, and caring environment at Mountain Song!
|
|
Our neighbors have expressed concern about our families’ driving and parking during drop-off and pick-up. Please take the extra time to park a little further away if necessary, and to prioritize safety and kindness. Thank you for your care. |
|
Agricultural Arts Volunteers Needed! |
We are looking for garden volunteers to help out on weekends and breaks throughout the fall semester. Duties include watering garden beds and feeding our animals.
We also want to give a huge thanks to our 30+ volunteers who helped us weed the garden the weekend before our school year started!
Mr. Adam Wright
Agricultural Arts Coordinator and Teacher
|
|
Skate City Fundraising Nights Are Back! |
Join the Mountain Song Community for Skate City Fundraising Nights 6-8pm at the Austin Bluffs location on the following dates:
Entry is $7
Skate Rental is $3
Sponsored by Parent Council
|
|
Mrs. Bray’s Soup and Baking Mix Fundraiser -
After School September 17th
|
Come support Mountain Song’s music classes! Let’s warm up this fall with tasty recipe bags ready for your kitchen:
- Potato Soup Mix
- (powdered milk, potato flakes, vegetable broth granules, herbs and spices)
- 3 Bean Chili Mix
- (Vegan, Gluten Free; mix would include only beans and spices)
- Brownie Mix
- (flour, baking powder, brown and white sugar, salt, cocoa powder)
- Pumpkin Cranberry Bread Mix
- (flour, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar, dried cranberries, rolled oats)
Sales begin after school September 17th and during the Stone Soup Fall Festival on September 25th.
Cost: $6/bag or 2 for $10
|
|
Parent Council Meeting Dates |
Festivals Committee
Meets 1st Wednesday each month at 4pm
Parent Council
Meets 2nd Thursday each month at 4pm
Health & Wellness and Hospitality
Meets 3rd Tuesday each month at 4pm
Fundraising Committee
Meets last Thursday each month at 4pm
Parent Council seeks a Secretary this year! Parent Council committees seek volunteers and committee chair members for Health & Wellness, Hospitality, and Fundraising. Remember, involvement in Parent Council committees satisfies volunteer requirements for Mountain Song! Please reach out to Cambria at pcchair@mountainsongschool.com to join a committee or to discuss your interest and commitment.
|
|
2021-2022 Calendar and Schedule |
|
Please find the 2021-2022 school calendars and daily schedule for grades 1-8 at the links below.
|
|
Mountain Song Community School | 2904 West Kiowa St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 |
|
Looking for past issues of the Songbird or to sign up new recipients click here.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
