Upcoming Dates to Remember
October 29
Día de los Muertos
Glow Dance Fundraiser 5:30-7:00pm
November 1-2
NO SCHOOL - Parent Teacher Conferences
November 2
MSCS Board of Directors 6:00 pm
November 6
Give! Campaign Kick-Off Party 1:00 pm
November 8 - 11
School Photo Days
November 8
School Accountability 6:00 pm
November 9
Glow Golf 3:00pm
November 16
MSCS Board of Directors 6:00 pm
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Parent-Teacher Conferences:
November 1-2
No School
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Parent-teacher conferences will be held on November 1st and 2nd. Classes will NOT be in session during the parent-teacher conferences. Child care will not be provided during this time. Teachers will send information about how to sign up for parent-teacher conferences. Parents/guardians, please check your emails for additional information, or contact your child's teacher directly with any questions about the conferences.
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Celebrating Día de los Muertos |
This week has been our school observance of Día de los Muertos here at Mountain Song. The festival, an ancient tradition from Mexico, honors the lives of loved ones who have passed, while also celebrating the gift of life!
Earlier this week, classes made Muertos crafts with Spanish teacher, Maestra Webb. Grades 3rd - 6th made decorated sugar skulls, 1st - 2nd made hot chocolate, while all our elementary students did a mariposa - papalotl - butterfly craft. An in-school assembly with performances from our middle school students will culminate the celebration.
Our colorful school ofrenda at the top of the entry stairs has grown and looks beautiful with the contributions from our school community. Thank you to all who have contributed with photos, flowers, and decorations to remember loved ones.
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We are very excited to announce this year’s School Photos will be taken Monday, November 8 through Thursday November 11! Please find your child's scheduled date below, listed by their class teacher. Homeschool will have photos taken on the day the student is typically in school.
We will take both individual and class photos that can be purchased from our wonderful photographer, Teresa Lee. See order form HERE. Forms will be sent home with students and also available at Parent Teacher Conferences. Please turn forms into teachers or at the front desk no later than November 11th at 9am.
Photos will be taken in the garden, so please have your child dress accordingly for early November weather.
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A city official met with Dr. Woods this week about complaints from neighbors about safety concerns and illegal parking during drop-off and pick-up. Please be sure to follow the regulations below, and note that police officers are also being asked to monitor our situation.
City of Colorado Springs Stopping, Standing, or Parking Regulations
- Please do not stop, stand, or park your car in the following areas:
- On a sidewalk or pedestrian walking area;
- Within five feet (5’) of a public or private driveway;
- Within an intersection;
- Within five feet (5’) of a fire hydrant;
- On a crosswalk;
- Within twenty feet (20’) of a crosswalk at an intersection;
- Within thirty feet (30’) of the approach to any flashing beacon, stop sign, yield sign or traffic control signal located at the side of the roadway;
- Alongside or opposite any street or roadway excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing, or parking would obstruct traffic;
- On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or vurb of a street;
- Within a bus stop or taxi-cab stand.
We deeply care for the safety of our students, community, and our dear neighbors of Mountain Song Community School. Thank you for your care!
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We are delighted to welcome Ms. Hannah Badeau, our new social worker, working through our K-5 SEL state grant. She started here full-time at Mountain Song this week!
Ms. Badeau grew up in Colorado Springs and received her Master of Social Work degree from Metropolitan State University of Denver. She has experience working with children and youth in residential childcare and community mental health settings. She is very excited to work with Mountain Song students and to join the student support team. Hannah likes spending time with her friends and family and enjoying the beautiful outdoors, mostly through hiking and mountain biking. She also likes eating Asian food, especially Thai. Hannah is greatly aligned with Waldorf perspectives in her holistic approach to working with children and families, and is eager to deepen her learning with the Waldorf philosophy.
Please join us in warmly welcoming and supporting Hannah as our new social worker!
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Peek into a 1st Grade Handwork Class |
You can’t knit without needles! Here is a peek into a 1st grade Handwork class at Mountain Song as our students create their own supplies. Click photo to see video.
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Mountain Song is thrilled to be among the 82 nonprofits (and the only school) included in the Indy Give! Class of 2021. The campaign kicks off THIS MONDAY! Our goal is to raise $20,000 between November 1st and December 31st.
We hope to secure 10% of our goal in the first 48 hours. Join us in our efforts this Monday when the campaign goes live by making your donation here.
Campaign Kickoff Party
We also hope to see you at the Campaign Kickoff Party at Bristol Brewing next Saturday afternoon.
When
Saturday, November 6, 2021
1PM - 3PM
Where
Bristol Brewing
1604 S Cascade Ave,
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
This year, donating to our beloved school is as easy as ordering your favorite Flagship beer. For every pint of Flagship beer you enjoy in the Bristol Pub, they’ll donate 50¢ to Mountain Song Community School. So, raise a glass to Mountain Song and Give! back, November 1 - December 31, at the Bristol Pub.
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Tonight! 5:30pm to 7:30pm on the back playground of our school, hosted by the Parent Council. DJ music, dancing, glow sticks and popcorn! Mountain Song families only. Parents must accompany children.
Mr. Adam and Mr. Thomas will also be selling individual pizzas from the garden oven for $5 each! (Cash only)
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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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Agricultural Arts Volunteers Needed! |
We are looking for garden volunteers to help out on weekends and breaks throughout the fall semester. Duties include watering garden beds and feeding our animals.
Mr. Adam Wright
Agricultural Arts Coordinator and Teacher
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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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