Upcoming Dates to Remember
November 19
Half Day Kindergarten
November 22-26
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 22
Panera Fundraiser 4:00 pm
November 23
Futures Committee 3:30 pm
December 1-10
MAP Testing
December 4
Winter Faire
December 7
MSCS Board of Directors 6:00 pm
December 13
School Accountability Meeting 6:00 pm
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Thanksgiving Break November 22 - 26
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There will be no school from November 22nd through November 26th. School will resume on Monday, November 29th. Wishing everyone a restful and joyous week ahead!
Gratitude connects people with the world, makes them feel part of the world. … One can develop love in the best possible way through gratitude. ~ Rudolf Steiner
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Thanksgiving is upon us, and I want to express my deep gratitude to the entire community for energizing our vision of Mountain Song as a place where children are nurtured in head, heart, and hand.
The school as a whole is embarking on an extraordinary journey in setting our future vision. With D11’s approval of Mountain Song’s purchase of our beloved Whittier School, we find a permanent home in Old Colorado City. We are also poised to grow, which will require additional space. The Board of Directors is actively exploring further property options, and progress updates will be shared soon.
The Give! Campaign ties together our Winter Faire and Annual Giving efforts as we feature among 82 other non-profits as the only school in the campaign. Being chosen to participate in this community-wide event is a tremendous honor, and I invite you to join the momentum, contributing what you are able.
My heart overflows with gratitude for teachers, staff, administration, board of directors, committees, parent council, partners, and families who are synergizing and energizing each other in realizing our vision for our precious children today, as well as for the children of the future.
Happy Thanksgiving,
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Teresa Woods, Ph.D.
Executive Director
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Full Day Programming Thanksgiving Week |
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You can still sign up for Full Day Programming with Innovation Learning over Thanksgiving Break, offered from November 22nd - November 24th. These days will be packed full of fun activities.
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Agricultural Arts Volunteers Needed Thanksgiving Week! |
Celebrate the harvest by volunteering in the garden over Thanksgiving Break! Duties include feeding and caring for the animals.
Mr. Adam Wright
Agricultural Arts Coordinator and Teacher
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Thank you to our Winter Faire Sponsor, Bows For Littles, for supporting our school! Bows for Littles is an online baby bow and headband store founded in 2015 by Mountain Song parent, Sarah Cowan. It has since grown to style more than 80,000 babies and their mamas, offering bow subscriptions to keep your little one looking stylish and adorable! When buying Christmas gifts, we hope you’ll support creative businesses like this!
If your business or family would like to sponsor Winter Faire, please take a look at the sponsorship benefits and contact Lauren Ferrara at lferrara@mountainsongschool.org .
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Although giving is a reward in itself, some local businesses want to support our Give! Campaign by providing a selection of cool gifts to thank YOU for your donation. The more money you donate, the more rewards you can get! See here to learn more.
Don’t forget! If Mountain Song has the highest number of young donors of any of the nonprofits in the campaign, we’ll win another $1,250 grant! So far, we’re #4 out of 82!
Inspired by this week’s wonderful news, Sarah Cowan, a Mountain Song parent, has offered another matching grant! If 20 more people donate ANY AMOUNT to our Give! Campaign by Sunday at midnight AND nominate Mountain Song for SCHEELS Colorado Gives Day, Sarah will donate another $1000!
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A Glimpse into Last Week's Lantern Walks! |
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Click here or on photo to view video recap.
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Mountain Song is eligible to receive Federal Impact Aid funding based on the number of qualifying forms we receive back from parents by December 6th. Federal Impact Aid funding is dedicated to providing quality education to our federally connected children.
- Children at Mountain Song who are federally connected include:
- Students who reside on federal property (ex: military base)
- Students whose parent or guardian serves in the military (ex: active duty)
- Students whose parent or guardian works for the federal government or works on federal property (ex: military base, National Forest land, VA Medical Center)
If your family meets one or more of these characteristics as of October 1, 2021, please complete and return the online Impact Aid form by December 6. One form should be completed for each student.
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All families interested in enrolling their child(ren) at Mountain Song Community School for the 2022-2023 school year must complete the Intent to Enroll (ITE) form.
To enter a new child in the enrollment lottery, you must submit the ITE by January 31, 2022. The lottery will take place on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 4:30 pm. After the lottery, MSCS will notify you within five business days of your child's placement in the classroom or on the waitlist.
Siblings of currently enrolled students, MSCS staff members’ children, and former founding families will receive priority placement on the waitlist. ITE forms accepted after the January 31st deadline will be placed on wait lists according to the date the ITE was received.
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Anything look familiar? We have many found items looking to return to their rightful owners. Our Lost and Found items will be brought outside today after school between 3:00pm-3:30pm. These items will be located by the rock wall in front of the school.
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Reducing Stress and Anxiety During the Holidays |
In the spirit of kindness, the Child Mind Institute provides great insight on reducing stress and anxiety, while meeting ourselves with mindfulness and self-compassion.
Click here for article: “Anxiety and Being Kind to Yourself.”
Click here for article: “How Mindfulness Can Help Caregivers.”
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Looking to earn some extra cash part-time?! We are in urgent need of an evening Custodian, 4-8pm Monday-Friday. Please click here if interested. If you know someone who could be a good fit for this position, please share!!
Please refer to our website and/or pick up an application at the front office.
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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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Covid-19 Vaccines for Ages 5 -11 |
UC Health is now offering COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 - 11. The first dose will be given on Sunday, November 14th, while the second dose will be given on Sunday, December 5th.
Location:
UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central, Cuchara Room, Memorial Administrative Center; 2420 East Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs.
FREE! Appointments needed. You do not need to be an existing UCHealth patient to get the vaccine. Parents may sign up through the UCHealth online portal HERE.
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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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