Upcoming Dates to Remember
December 17
Ebony Class Hot Chocolate Fundraiser 3:00 pm
Last Day of the Semester
Half Day for Kindergarten
December 20 - January 4
Winter Break – All Students
December 28
Futures Committee Meeting 3:30 pm
January 5 - 7
No School for Kindergarten
January 5
Grades 1- 8 Return
2nd Semester Begins
January 10
Kindergarten Returns
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Season’s Greetings from Mountain Song
Winter Break: December 20 - January 4
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Mountain Song wishes our students and their families a wonder-filled holiday season! As the Winter Solstice approaches, may we reflect with joy in head, heart, and hands on the celebrations we have shared – honoring our inner light as we celebrate the darkest days of the year.
Today is the last day of the first semester with Winter Break to follow. There will be no school from December 20th through January 4th. School resumes on Wednesday, January 5th for grades 1-8. Kindergarten will return on Monday, January 10th.
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Enrollment for 2022 - 2023 School Year |
If you intend on having your child return to Mountain Song next year, please complete this form by January 31, 2022 to save their spot!
If you are undecided about whether your child will be returning to Mountain Song, please indicate that on this form as well and discuss any questions or concerns you may have with Sarah Kreger, Director of School Performance, or your child's teacher.
All new families interested in enrolling their child(ren), or If you would like to enroll other siblings at Mountain Song next year, you must complete an Intent to Enroll form for them.
If you intend on withdrawing your child from our school, please be sure to fill out a Notice of Withdrawal form at the front office.
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Fond Farewell to Leslie Conrad |
It is with the fullest of hearts that we bid farewell to our Reading Specialist, dear colleague and friend, Leslie Conrad, who is retiring this winter break. We wish her much joy, health, and happiness in the next chapter of her life as she plans to travel and spend more time with her family and new grandbabies.
For many years, Ms. Conrad has been an instrumental figure at the school, instilling the love of reading for many of our students. Among her accomplishments here, she established an exceptional Orton-Gillingham-based reading intervention program at the school and helped several 5th grade classes reach the 4th and 5th places among hundreds of regional schools in the Battle of the Books competitions. She will be sorely missed by all of us, especially the children she works with. We thank her from the bottom of our hearts for all of her incredible dedication to the school and for helping our children find the path to life-long freedom and knowledge through the love of reading.
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Thanks to 85 donors and counting, sponsors, matching gifts, and pledges, we are 75% of the way to our $20,000 goal! These generous donations will help renovate our beloved 120-year-old building and inspire the next generation of creative learners.
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Energized by this new development, Anna‘s Apothecary (a Mountain Song family owned business) has offered a $1000 match if we can get to 85% of our goal by Monday! |
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Ebony Class Hot Chocolate Fundraiser Today |
Kick-off winter break with a cup of hot chocolate at the Ebony class fundraiser today after school on the back playground! (A vegan option will also be available.) |
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In the spirit of kindness, compassion and generosity, a student expressed, “I wish we could do some fundraiser to help the homeless here." This inspired a fundraiser to support youth experiencing homelessness here in Colorado Springs with the support of Ag Arts Teacher, Mr. Matt Thomas.
Now through January 10th, we are collecting both financial and in-kind donations to help The Place, a non-profit organization here in Colorado Springs working with youth experiencing homelessness. All donations can be delivered to Dr. Aguilar's room, or given to Ag Arts teacher, Mr. Matt Thomas.
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This week brought an extra amount of disruption with the huge windstorm on Wednesday, and the subsequent damage across town and the region. The teamwork of our staff, the willingness of our students, and the incredible responsiveness of our families and partners continually reveal the connected symphony of our beautiful community. Thank you – I am humbled by you all.
My wish during this winter season is that you are able to treasure your dear ones, find joy in simple things, share kindnesses with one another, and renew that inner light that brings a smile to your heart. Thank you for shining your light at Mountain Song.
Happy Holidays,
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Supporting Child Stamina During the Holidays |
While the holidays are often filled with fun gatherings, traditions, and sweet treats, this can easily become out of routine, contributing to added stress and unpredictability for children.
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Winter Solstice Gnomes with Mrs. Banach |
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Our very own Mrs. Banach was featured on Fox21 News last week to celebrate the Winter Solstice, teaching how to make a Winter Solstice Gnome. Enjoy this video to learn how!
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Agricultural Arts Volunteers Needed! |
We are looking for garden volunteers to help out during weekends and over the winter break! Duties include feeding and caring for the animals.
Mr. Adam Wright
Agricultural Arts Coordinator and Teacher
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With the holidays upon us, we understand that this is not always an easy time for all families. The Helping Hands El Paso County offers a wonderful community resource guide of support, managed by Pikes Peak Library District.
If your family is experiencing any housing or financial emergencies, we at Mountain Song are here to connect you with resources to support you and your family.
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Please refer to our website and/or pick up an application at the front office.
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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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