Upcoming Dates to Remember

December 2
Winter Spiral - In School Festival

December 3
Winter Faire 10:00 - 2:00
 
December 9
Winter Music Assembly 8:30 a.m.
 
December 16
Immunization Compliance Deadline
Half Day Kindergarten
 
December 19 - January 9
Winter Break All School 

Give! Campaign 
Matching Grant Opportunity
We have the opportunity to secure another $500 thanks to a matching grant from the Mikita Family! If 10 more people donate ANY AMOUNT between now and Winter Faire this Saturday, we’ll secure this generous matching gift!
Mountain Song in the News!
Our own Ms. Hannah Lewis and Autumn spent the morning with FOX21 spreading the word about Winter Faire and teaching Abbie Burke how to needle felt!
Winter Faire Coming!
Tomorrow December 3rd
Wooden coin presale ends TODAY!
Winter Faire Booths and Volunteers
Come delight in the many hands-on activities at our Winter Faire booths on Saturday. Enjoy warm soup, drinks and pastries.  
 
We also still need your help. To volunteer for general Winter Faire help, sign up here. Please check with your class teacher to sign up for your class’s booth.
 
Our booths include:
  
Mama Bear’s Cupboard - This hands on activity will allow your child to create their own boo-boo pillow, which can be heated to add comfort. 
 
Family Photo Booth - Bring your family and come dressed in your picture-perfect attire. Photos will be taken near a winter scene by our very own Courtney Gayle of Courtney Gayle Photography.
 
Fairy Hill - Both beautiful and whimsical, Fairy Hill offers many items to purchase to give as gifts or enjoy yourself. Some of the items that will be for sale include: crocheted jewelry, earrings, handmade journals, wool felted gnomes, ornaments, peg dolls, flower seeds for spring
 
Bookworm Corner - Make your own beautiful watercolor bookmark.
 
Unity Chains - Make your own paper chains to decorate for the holidays or anyday.
 
Twice as Nice - This walnut craft is hands-on and your child can make their very own toy.
 
Yummy Popcorn - Choose your favorite flavor of delicious, freshly popped corn.
 
Tree Sprites - Make your own adorable pine cone fairy.
 
Gnomes’ Treasure - Make your own colorful magnet with tumbled rock gems. 
 
Sweet People Cookies - With color and creativity, decorate your own Gingerbread Person.
 
Humming Sticks - Create your own musical instrument with popsicle sticks and rubber bands.
 
Face Painting - With color and flair, our talented parents will create a design just for you. 
 
Reindeer Hot Cocoa - Make your own hot cocoa mix, dairy and non-dairy versions available.
 
Aroma Steam - Mix your own bath salts – choose your favorite aromas to give as a gift or enjoy for yourself.
 
Supper at the Hearth - Soup Bar with many delicious options, vegan included.
 
Soothing Sips - Warm Drinks available for purchase.
 
The Elves’ Oven - Pastries and other treats available for purchase.
 
Rainbow Ready - Our very own LGBTQ+ club will be selling colorful jewelry and other creations.
 
Gifts of Vine and Leaf - Locally harvested delights, our Agricultural Arts program will have teas, spices and jams for sale in the garden.
Winter Faire Class Performances
Individual classes have signed up to perform songs and poetry during Winter Faire.  
Inclement Weather Policy - Revised
Previously, Mountain Song followed District 11’s calls surrounding delayed starts or closures due to inclement weather. This year, we have decided it will be best for us to begin making independent decisions. That means that we will NOT necessarily be following D11’s inclement weather call. Please let us know if you have any questions!

Immunization Compliance
Deadline Extension: Friday, December 16th
Families must have submitted the appropriate state-required immunization paperwork by Friday, December 16th for each of their enrolled students in order to continue attending school. Compliance with state immunization requirements can be achieved in three ways:  

1) Fully Immunized: Students who are fully immunized and whose records are on file with the front office are compliant with state law. 

2) Nonmedical Exemption: Students who are not immunized or only partially immunized and have an annual nonmedical exemption on file with the front office are compliant with state law. Nonmedical exemptions expire every year on July 1 and must be re-submitted annually. 

3) Medical Exemption: Students who are not immunized or only partially immunized and have a medical exemption only need to submit a certificate once (not on an annual basis), unless the student information or school changes.

If you received an Immunization Non-Compliance letter we either do not have your paperwork or the paperwork you have turned in is incomplete. Please follow the instructions in the letter so that your child is in compliance with state law regarding immunizations before December 16th, so they can continue attending school without interruption.  

Click here for more information about state vaccine exemptions.

If your students’ paperwork is not complete by the December 16th deadline, they will not be allowed to come to school until their paperwork is in order. Please direct any questions you have to Kirsten Meehleis or Kassie Wilson in the front office. 
Prevent, Promote, and Protect
Cold and flu season is here. Please review the symptoms of the illnesses circulating, and please review the document linked here about when to keep your child home: How Sick is Too Sick?
Parent Circle and Families in Need
Parent Circle is collecting books and games for kids in our community for the holidays! Please see our Sign-Up Genius for what is needed. Please drop any unwrapped donations at the front desk. Tell them it is for Parent Circle, and please label with your name and the grade the item is for. 
 
 
If your family is struggling and could use some help this holiday season, you can reach out using the form below! We will do our best to help as many families as possible.
 
Parent Circle Fundraiser 
With Usborne Books
Parent Circle is running a fundraiser to support our families this holiday season. Partnering with Usborne Books, we are participating in Cards for a Cause. For $30 (plus tax) you can get a box of 30 beautiful greeting cards! Choose from an assortment of different types, like holiday, thank you, and even children’s birthday! The sale closes December 5th. All orders will be delivered to the school and we will arrange a convenient pick up.  
Winter Music Assembly
Intent to Enroll 
2023-24 School Year
Please note: This is for families who do not have a student(s) currently enrolled at Mountain Song, or for current families to enroll a new student.
Families interested in enrolling their children in Kindergarten through Grade 8 classes or our Homeschool Enrichment Program must submit a SY 23-24 Intent to Enroll form by January 31, 2023 to place their child(ren) in the Enrollment Lottery.* The Intent to Enroll forms are also available at the front office.  

The lottery will occur on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. If your child is selected in the lottery, enrollment packets will be sent to you from our Registrar after confirmation in February. Please contact Mary Ann Major with any questions.

*If you have friends or family interested in enrolling at Mountain Song please share this information with them.
Weekend Garden Volunteers Needed
This is a wonderful opportunity for you and your family to engage with our school garden, to get outside, and witness the impact of nurturing all living things.

This school year we encourage our families to join in the fun and support our beloved garden by feeding and interacting with the animals and watering the crops. 

 
Please email Mr. Adam if you have any questions or want to receive training.

Mr. Adam Wright
Agricultural Arts Coordinator and Teacher
2022-2023 Calendars and Schedule
Mountain Song Community School | 2904 West Kiowa St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
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