Upcoming Dates to Remember
Week of August 30
School Starts Homeschool
September 6
Labor Day - No School
September 7
MSCS Board Meeting - 6 pm
September 13 - 24
MAP Testing
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Mountain Song welcomed families for the 2021-22 school year during our Back to School Nights last week, and with our Rose Ceremony on the first day of school on Wednesday. It is so good to see everyone in school!
During the Rose Ceremony, 8th graders welcomed the new 1st graders by presenting them with a rose, and walking them up to their teacher. What a beautiful way to start the year!
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Please attend to safety especially at drop-off and pick-up times. Many children arrive and leave the school at these times. Keeping your children safe is our highest priority.
- Please be diligent in keeping vehicle speeds slow and watching for pedestrians.
- Please do not allow children to cross the street unattended.
- Crossing the street should always happen at a street corner.
Thank you for your care and attention.
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After School Care Provider |
Our partner, Innovation Learning, provides affordable after school care at Mountain Song. If you are interested in joining the program, please sign up directly with them. See the flyer linked below to learn more.
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We were sad to receive the news of Mrs. Nicole Svenson’s resignation, though it is good news for her. Her husband received a wonderful job offer in Phoenix, and she is moving with her family to Arizona. Her mother lives there, and after this past year, Mrs. Svenson is relieved to be closer to her.
As one of our academic interventionists, Mrs. Svenson has helped numerous Mountain Song students achieve and surpass their goals. She has worked positively, joyfully, and with faith in all our students. We are happy for her, though we will miss her very much!
Thank you for everything you have brought to Mountain Song, Mrs. Svenson!
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Welcome New Staff Members! |
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Tessa Sutherland - Interventionist |
Stepping into the role of Interventionist is Ms. Tessa Sutherland, who has experience and extensive training in interventions, special education, and assessment. |
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Nichole Mattson - School Social Worker |
We are delighted to welcome Nichole Mattson to Mountain Song as our School Social Worker. She has many gifts to bring that are very well aligned to our model and philosophy.
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Caleb Francis - Technology Specialist |
We are delighted with our new Technology Specialist, Caleb Francis, who is working with us on our computer hardware and software systems.
Please help us welcome these talented and skilled professionals to Mountain Song!
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Dear Mountain Song Families,
Please make sure that you’ve provided the school with all the necessary registration forms listed below. We ask that ALL families complete the Economic Data Survey, even if you do not think you will qualify. The state bases our funding on information from all our families, so we thank you in advance for completing these.
The forms are linked below and are on our Back to School webpage. They can be downloaded, completed, and printed currently. We are working on creating fillable PDF versions of these forms on our website, which should be up soon. In addition, these forms can be picked up at the front desk. If you have any questions about the listed materials, please contact Sarah Kreger (skreger@mountainsongschool.com) or Katherine DeLeon (kdeleon@mountainsongschool.com).
SY21-22 Forms for all new and returning students:
Medical Records:
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Immunization Records (please contact the front desk for medical or non-medical exemption forms to be signed yearly)
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Health Survey (returning students with changes in medical needs)
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If your child has any medical needs or take medication at school, please contact our school nurse, Kimberly Nowland at knowland@mountainsongschool.com.
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Appropriate Clothing for School |
As you prepare to send students back to school, please be mindful of students’ clothes. They should be safe, appropriate to the weather, and non-distracting.
Reminders:
- Suitable and protective clothing is required for seasonal safety, as our students can be outside for up to 3 hours on some days.
- In the sun, hats are encouraged. In wet weather, rain boots and coats are important.
- In winter, warm jackets, gloves, and hats are required.
- Shoes must be worn at all times, and they should allow students to move freely and safely.
- Shoes with flashing lights or wheels are not allowed.
- Clothes should be free of media characters and logos.
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2021-2022 Calendar and Schedule |
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Please find the 2021-2022 school calendars and daily schedule for grades 1-8 at the links below.
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Mountain Song Community School | 2904 West Kiowa St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 |
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