Upcoming Dates to Remember
March 17
St. Patrick's Day
March 19
Armenian Student Fundraiser 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
March 20
Spring Equinox
March 22
AirCity360
March 24
Half Day for Kindergarten
Ag Arts Volunteer Day
March 27-31
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
April 4
April 5
April 7
Final Group Tour 9:15 a.m.
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We are so thankful this week for dodging another disrupted Thursday due to weather. The snow didn’t accumulate much on the ground, and we started school on time yesterday without a delay! So today, we celebrate having a bit of luck on our side. At this morning’s assembly, we’ll hear our Middle School Choir, and we will all sing our Irish Blessing.
May troubles be less and blessings be more
And nothing but happiness come to your door
And may you have love wherever you go
Your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow!
May winds be at your back and sun be overhead
May friends be at your side wherever you are led!
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Spring Equinox and Upcoming Break |
Spring is nearly upon us! Next Monday, March 20, is the Spring Equinox, that moment between winter and summer in which the length of daylight is perfectly balanced with the length of nighttime. It marks the first day of Spring! As the sun warms the land, water, and air, we can sense the Earth breathing its deep breaths of life.
We also look forward to the upcoming Spring Break at Mountain Song, March 27 - 31. Be sure this is marked on your calendar. We hope you can take time to wonder at the signs of the changing seasons.
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Pi Master at Mountain Song |
Nora McCabe, sixth grader in the Evergreen Class, proved to be Mountain Song’s Pi Master by memorizing the most digits of the irrational number 𝛑 (pi) among her classmates. In a challenge issued by Mr. Eli Peake, Middle School Math Teacher, she competed against two other students in our assembly last week, and proved herself a true master! How many digits of 𝛑 do you know? 3.14159265359 …. |
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Fossils and Mammals - OH MY! |
In their Ag Arts classes the past couple of weeks, our second graders learned about the remarkable Mary Anning – the first paleontologist. To celebrate this woman's amazing discoveries, we asked some Naturalists from Corral Bluffs to come into our second grade classes to teach our students about fossils, and the amazing prehistoric mammal discoveries found so close to Colorado Springs.
Our second graders were over the moon as they interacted with seashells, turtle shells, and coral from so long ago!
To learn more about Corral Bluffs, or to schedule a guided hike (ages 10+), please check out their website – www.corralbluffs.org
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Parent Circle Needs Your Help!
Friday, April 7th, 2023
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Each year, Parent Circle hosts a Staff Appreciation Day! On this day, the Parent Circle does something to show all of the staff just how very thankful everyone is for their hard work each day! In order to do this, they need your help!
If you are able to donate any food or drink items for this extra special day, please sign up here! You or your child may leave your donated items on a table set up near the front office, the morning of April 07, 2023!
Please contact the PC Chair with any questions.
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After School Garden Volunteer Day
Next Friday, March 24
3:00 - 5:00 pm
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Our greenhouse is in need of some TLC! We are hosting an after-school volunteer day on Friday 3/24 from 3 - 5pm to help prepare our greenhouse for spring planting. We will be adding new soil and compost to our beds, wiping down windows, and doing preventative pest control, among other tasks. Feel free to come by for any length of time after school dismissal – students are of course welcome! We look forward to seeing you! |
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5th Grade Violetwood Class Mugs for Sale |
Back by popular demand, Mountain Song mugs are for sale again by our fifth grade students after school next Thursday and Friday, March 23 and 24th. They cost $18 apiece, or 2 for $30. |
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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!
Over the previous months, we have offered tours to curious parents eager to learn more about Mountain Song and our Waldorf-inspired programs. Our final group tour for this school year will begin at 9:15 a.m. on April 7th, with only a handful of slots remaining.
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I’m Ani Karapetyan, and am volunteering at Mountain Song. I am an exchange student from Armenia studying in the US. for an academic year to get acquainted with American culture and people. I’m doing a Charity project for Armenian students who can’t pay for their education because of their financial situation. I am organizing a Music event. The purpose is to discover the talents of Colorado Springs, bring them together, and have a wonderful event. Their participation will help students in Armenia to continue their education and will make them believe that their dream to receive an education can come true. Some of them lost their parents in the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan in 2020. This event aims to encourage people who want to participate to realize that their talent can change someone’s life and that their talent can make someone’s dream come true. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Ani
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Are you a musician interested in playing for your volunteer hours? We are in need of a pianist to play for the middle school choir every Wednesday morning from 8:30 - 9:20.
We are currently preparing for our end-of-the year presentation, and we would surely appreciate an accompanist to help us with our songs. Please contact our music teacher, Ms. Kristine Joyce Lijauco, to volunteer or learn more about it. Thank you so much in advance!
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We’re Hiring Substitute Teachers! |
We are in need of substitute teachers at Mountain Song! We have a vibrant team of teachers who occasionally need to be out. We rely on clear and compassionate substitutes who can step in and lead the classes with care, making a positive impact on the lives of our students. Teachers provide lesson plans to follow, and our staff is supportive and helpful for substitute teachers. Substitute teachers play a critical role in keeping our school functioning in a healthy way.
If you have successful experiences working with children, we would love to have you apply. If you are interested, please contact Erinn Lynn for more information, go to our website, or pick up an application and drop it off to the front office as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!
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We’re looking for caring and compassionate individuals to join our amazing team dedicated to helping our students grow into their full potential.
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Mountain Song Skate Night |
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Spring Track Series with Landsharks Running Club!
Registration OPEN now!
We offer a non-competitive youth program to introduce running to young athletes in grades K-6 in a safe and fun environment. The focus is on self-improvement, making new friends, and being an encouraging teammate. Practices consist of running games with a strong focus on fun! The team is open to anyone in grades K-6 (including Mountain Song homeschool students).
Practice is at Thorndale Park, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:15 pm, beginning Tuesday, April 4. Races will be held at Palmer High School on Sunday afternoons at 3:00 pm on: April 23, April 30, and May 7.
Runners MUST be registered prior to their first practice.
Cost: $65 registration (Also, please order a team t-shirt for meets if this is your first time participating.)
For questions or interest in volunteering at practices or meets, please contact Mountain Song parent/coach Christine Biermann.
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Approved Calendar (Revised)
SY 2023-24
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The MSCS Board of Directors approved the 2023-2024 Calendar for Mountain Song. Click below to download the PDF version. Please note the revised version below corrects a previous typographical error.
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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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