Upcoming Dates to Remember
January 25
Parent Information Night 6:00 p.m.
AirCity360
January 31
Confirmation of Continued Enrollment Deadline
February 3
Group Tour 9:15 a.m.
February 6
Skate City 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
February 8
Parent Information Night 6:00 p.m.
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Thank You for a Joyful
School Art Night
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Thank you to all who came out to our Mountain Song Art Night Open House last night! We absolutely loved seeing so many families and students, both current and prospective. I think we have just started a new tradition! You overwhelmed us with rejoicing in your students’ work and your sincere interest in visiting all the different classrooms. We are grateful for the positive and enthusiastic community you create.
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Teaching Through Hands
With Ms. Tracy
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In Waldorf education, it is not an abstract concept when we say we teach the head, heart and hands. The video linked above is a window into our Handwork classes, where students learn to knit, crochet, sew, and weave to make their own creations. |
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We’re looking for a caring and compassionate person to join our amazing team dedicated to helping our students grow into their full potential.
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Mountain Song in the Gazette |
Michael Katzenberg, middle school special education teacher, penned a notable guest column in the local Gazette that appeared Tuesday praising Mountain Song as an important school choice. Enjoy the read and his articulate advocacy for the type of education Mountain Song embodies.
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Group Tours for Prospective Families |
If you know someone who is interested in learning more about Mountain Song… they’re in luck!
We offer tours to curious parents eager to learn more about Mountain Song and our Waldorf-inspired programs. Tours begin at 9:15 a.m. on the following dates: February 3rd, March 3rd, and April 7th.
Space is limited and those interested must sign up via our SignUpGenius. Please contact our Registrar, Mary Ann Major, with any questions.
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Parent Information Night
Waldorf-Inspired Middle School
January 25
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We launch our Parent Information Night Series with Karl Johnson, Pedagogical Director, describing our rich Middle School Program. Join us Wednesday, January 25th at 6:00 p.m. to learn more! Please contact our Registrar, Mary Ann Major, with any questions.
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Confirmation of Continued Enrollment
for 2023-24 School Year
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If you are undecided about your child returning next year, please indicate that on this form, and discuss concerns or questions you have with the Director of School Performance, Sarah Kreger, or your child's teacher. If you plan to withdraw your child from our school, please fill out a Notice of Withdrawal form at the front office.
For families interested in enrolling additional siblings at Mountain Song, an Intent to Enroll form must be completed for them.
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Our ever-popular Deployment Lunch Bunch is back! This student lunch group is open to children who are currently experiencing a loved one's deployment, may be preparing for an upcoming deployment or are adjusting to a family member who has returned home. The students meet for lunch once a week for six weeks to discuss their common experiences, feelings or challenges surrounding military life and deployments. Please contact our Dean of Students, Cori Karasiuk, if you would like your child(ren) to participate.
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Mountain Song is an active member of the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education. Many staff and board members will be attending the Alliance’s online conference this weekend on the theme, Growing into the Future: Creating a Culture of Belonging.
We are grateful to belong to such an energized group of educators committed to the same mission we at Mountain Song are.
Consistent with Waldorf educators across the world, the Alliance has articulated a set of seven Core Principles. The Core Principles ensure that Public Waldorf Education is ever-evolving, and continuously renewed through practice, research, observation, and active reflection.
Core Principle 1
Image of the Human Being
Public Waldorf education is founded on a coherent image of the developing human being.
Each human being is a unique individual who brings specific gifts, creative potential, and intentions to this life. Public Waldorf education addresses multiple aspects of the developing child including the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, cultural, moral, and spiritual. Through this, each child is helped to integrate into a maturing whole, able to determine a unique path through life.
Rudolf Steiner’s educational insights are seen as a primary, but not exclusive, source of guidance for an understanding of the image of the human being.
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Garden Volunteers Needed
Please note: The Spring semester signup is available now.
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We are looking for garden volunteers to help out during weekends throughout the Spring semester. Duties include caring for the animals and watering the greenhouse. 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 while everyone is away!
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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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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