Upcoming Dates to Remember
November 11
Veterans Day
November 15
November 16
Parent Circle Donation Deadline
November 18
Half Day for Kindergarten
Immunization Compliance Deadline
Mountain Song Apparel For Sale
November 21-25
Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
November 29
Picture Day Make Ups
December 3
Winter Faire
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Today we honor Veterans Day with a warm thank you to all those in our community who have served. We are grateful for the sacrifices you have made for our country. |
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Inclement Weather Policy and School Closures |
As winter weather is upon us, please be reminded of our inclement weather policy for delayed starts or canceled school days.
Mountain Song observes D11’s closure schedule for inclement weather during our school calendar days that coincide with D-11*. For days that we have scheduled classes and D-11 does not, this decision will be made by the School’s Executive Director.
Mountain Song will send communications to families via our student information system as soon as possible when there is a disruption. We also post the status on our home web page, our Facebook and Instagram pages, and we alert the local news outlets.
We also recognize that weather in our region may vary widely, and that we have many families residing outside of the D-11 area. We encourage families to make wise decisions about coming to school based on safety. Such absences will be excused.
* Although Mountain Song is not a District 11 charter school, we still follow D11’s inclement weather calls as the school is located in D11.
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MSCS Town Hall
November 15, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
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The MSCS Board of Directors and Administration warmly invite you to join us next Tuesday, November 15, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. for the MSCS Virtual Town Hall on Zoom. The purpose of this Town Hall is to update you on our plans and goals this year.
We look forward to this evening of sharing about our community school.
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GIVE! A Little, Get A Lot! |
Did you know the Give! Campaign, which helps inspire community philanthropy in fresh & innovative ways, offers some serious incentives?
Here are just a few of the many rewards available when you donate to your favorite school...
- Coffee and a sweet treat from Bread & Butter Neighborhood Market
- 5-class punch card for Ormao Dance Company
- Free ticket to Springs Ensemble Theater
- Family Pass to the Pikes Peak Children's Museum
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Winter Faire Needs YOU!
Last Day to Donate
Please note: The Community Crafting Sessions have ended.
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Our crafters have been busy but we would still love your handmade contributions to our Fairy Hill shop! Please bring any goods to the Front Office by TODAY! There is nothing too small and we are appreciative of you and all your contributions!
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Parent Circle Announcements |
Families in Need
Parent Circle has created a Google form that families in need can use to reach out for help. We cannot guarantee we will have help available, but we will do our best. Filling it out will help us know what the needs of the community are so we can work to offer more help in the future. Your information will be kept confidential.
Cold Weather Donations Requested
Parent Circle is collecting donations of new, gender-neutral hats, gloves, and socks for community members in need! Donations should be labeled with your name and the grade level of the child they are intended for, and dropped at the front desk by end-of-day Wednesday, November 16th.
Mountain Song Apparel Sale
Parent Circle will be selling Mountain Song apparel in the back of the school on Friday, November 18th. These items are existing stock from older designs. We have a variety of items, and everything is $10. All proceeds will benefit the holiday giving projects that Parent Circle is heading.
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Immunization Compliance
Deadline: Friday, November 18th
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Families must have submitted the appropriate state-required immunization paperwork by Friday, November 18th 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 November 18, so they can continue attending school without interruption.
If your students’ paperwork is not complete by the November 18th 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.
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Intent to Enroll
2023-24 School Year
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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.
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Monday Village Homeschool Class Highlight |
The Monday Village Homeschool class has been preparing to knit during their handwork time. New students made their knitting needles and finished the tops with clay. Then, this past week, they wound their yarn into balls and began learning the knit stitch rhyme. This coming week they will cast on the yarn to their needles and begin knitting! Their first project will be a knitted square, which we will sew up into a stuffed rooster. Returning students are finishing their projects from last year and starting a pattern to create a stuffed cat. |
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Violetwood 5th Grade Class Fundraisers
Today and Next Week
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The Violetwood 5th Grade Class will have coffee, tea and baked goods for sale today, Friday, November 11 after school during pick-up. This will continue into next week on Thursday, November 17 at drop off and Friday, November 18 at pick-up.
There will also be a custom designed Mountain Song Community School mug for sale. The mugs are 12 oz. campfire style steel mugs which are lightweight, sturdy and beautifully decorated with the school logo and a lovely watercolor landscape design.
The cost of the mug will be $18 each or 2 for $15. Coffee or tea is free with a mug purchase and in upcoming weeks if you bring your mug! We will be accepting cash and Venmo for payments.
Ms. Banach and the 5th Grade Violetwood Class Families
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LEGO Convention with Mr. Matt |
Our very own Mr. Matt Thomas will have his own table set-up displaying some of his favorite creations – including a minifigure scale Mountain Song Community School Garden! This is Mr. Matt's first time displaying at an official event, and he would love to see some familiar faces in the crowd! He will also be collecting contact information for adults that are interested in joining an official Colorado Springs LEGO User Group for Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs).
If you can't make the event, but you know an AFOL that would be interested, please reach out to Mr. Matt!
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We want to offer a huge thanks to all the volunteers and attendees who helped support our Glow Dance on Oct. 28. We could not have made this event happen without our amazing Festivals Committee, especially Ms. Arielle Castle, as well as our 8th grade students, who made sauce and chopped veggies for our pizza. We had a blast decorating the garden, showing off our new shade structure, and dancing with students to the DJ's fantastic setlist.
With your help, we raised nearly $1,700 for our Ag Arts program! We plan to make this an annual event and look forward to seeing you next year!
Mr. Adam Wright, Ag Arts Teacher and Coordinator
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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
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Educational Tours
Enrollment Ends November 25th
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2022-2023 Calendars and Schedule |
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Please find the 2022-2023 school calendar below.
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Mountain Song Community School | 2904 West Kiowa St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 |
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