Upcoming Dates to Remember
June 01
PPLD Summer Adventure Begins
June 13-16
Special Education Extended School Year Services
August 17
First Day of School for Grades 1-8
August 18
First Day of School for Kindergarten
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Celebrations and Milestones |
Click here or on the picture above to see the video.
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Over the previous weeks, there were many new beginnings to be celebrated. For some, their time at Mountain Song has come to an end, while for others, it is just beginning. Last Thursday evening, May 19th, we honored and cheered our 8th graders at their Graduation Ceremony. Then on Monday, our rising 1st graders courageously joined their new teachers and future classmates during the Kinder Bridging Ceremony as they seemed eager to experience all Mountain Song has to offer.
As our beloved 8th grade Magnolia Class embarks on a new journey, their joyous memories and positive impacts within Mountain Song will be remembered for years to come. As they made the transition from students to alumni, the Magnolia Class spent time reflecting on their experiences and what makes Mountain Song so special – see the video linked above. We wish them all the best and that all their future endeavors provide opportunities to explore any and all of their passions.
We thank our teachers, staff members, volunteers, families, and students for deeply enriching our lives. We love you and wish you a fabulous and safe summer!
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How to Talk to Children About Scary Events |
We extend our profound sympathies to the families, educators, and community at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas as they face this unfathomable tragedy and loss of innocent life. We are heartbroken. We hope you join us in standing united against such violence, so that we can look forward to a day when families will not have to think about such tragedies.
Talking to your children about such events should be done with discretion and care.
- Reassure children that they are safe.
- Check in and talk to them about their concerns.
- Keep explanations developmentally appropriate. For instance, young children need only brief, simple information, if any.
- Limit exposure to the media, for all age groups.
- Maintain normal routines.
Below are resources offering guidance as we work to overcome this recent tragedy.
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Youth mental health matters, and with the
I Matter program asking for help could feel less overwhelming.
The I Matter program is an accessible, confidential and non-judgmental behavioral health service that provides Colorado youth, 18 or younger, six free mental health sessions with licensed clinicians from agencies and independent contractors.
Thought to be temporary, The I Matter program was expected to conclude next month, after launching in the fall of last year. Fortunately with state funding, the I Matter program is set to continue through at least June of 2023!
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Let’s get those kids outdoors! To see what research studies tell us about the importance of outdoor play for children, please see:
This article from Harvard Medical School:
And this article from Psychology Today:
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During the first and third weeks of July, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm, join the Flying Pig Farm to foster relationships to health and the natural world in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Activities will include animal care, various plant portraits, daily yoga, and construction among many others. There will also be special visits from community workshoppers, including the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
Although this camp is for children going into grades 3-8, on Fridays they offer farm tours for families, and conclude with a potluck for all.
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Summer is a perfect time for children to immerse themselves in books, where they can journey through time, imagine themselves facing what another person faced, and dream about far away lands. For recommendations on summer reading lists for Waldorf students, please see the links below:
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Pikes Peak Library District Summer Activities |
The Pikes Peak Library Districts Summer Adventure program for children 0-18, begins June 1st. Children and teens are encouraged to read, move, or imagine for 10-30 minutes a day, depending on age group, with an opportunity to win a grand prize at the end. Registration can be done at any local PPLD library, virtually by clicking here, or via the Beanstack app.
In addition, the PPLD offers a free summer program for kids up to age 12 to participate in unique opportunities (based on location/ age) beginning in June. Click here for more information on the PPLD Summer Fun activities.
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Garden Volunteers Needed for Summer |
We are looking for garden volunteers to help out this summer during weekdays and weekends. Duties include caring for the animals and watering crops. This is a great opportunity for children and adults!
Please email Mr. Adam at awright@mountainsongschool.com if you have any questions or want to receive training.
Mr. Adam Wright
Agricultural Arts Coordinator and Teacher
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We are hiring for the following positions:
Please refer to our website and/or pick up an application at the front office.
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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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