January 31
Kindergarten Parent Information Night 6:30 p.m.
“Save Your Seat” Deadline
Deadline for Intent to Enroll Forms for Inclusion in MSCS Lottery
February 9
School Tour for Prospective Families 8:30 a.m.
February 14
Valentine’s Day
February 19
Presidents Day NO SCHOOL
February 20
In-Service Day NO SCHOOL
Board Meeting 6 p.m.
March 22
Half-day for Kindergarten
March 25-29
Spring Break NO SCHOOL
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Art by our MSCS Huckleberry 2nd graders |
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Dearest Mountain Song Community,
This past week we have seen incredible art, enjoyed beautiful music, watched stories about our sweet school on TV, and seen our community come together in such special ways.
Thank you to Kristine Joyce Lijuco, Adam Wright, the Teacher Leadership Council, Parent Circle and our Development Committee for all your hard work organizing “Winter Magic” & Art Night in addition to the many other things you do for this school and our students.
They say it takes a village… and I’m so happy to be part of this village!
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Teresa M. Woods, Ph.D.
Executive Director
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Mountain Song in the News! |
We also had the opportunity to appear on FOX21’s morning show to talk about National School Choice week, our Waldorf-inspired approach, and Art Night.
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Click here or on the picture above for "Winter Magic" video
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We are in awe of our talented students, who created a musical wonderland in last Friday’s “Winter Magic” assembly. In case you missed it, here’s a much abridged version of the show!
We’d like to extend our gratitude to our incredible Waldorf music teacher, Ms. Kristine Joyce Lijuaco, for preparing our students so well for the big day. Thank you also to Emily Huntsman on violin & Shaleena Benion who accompanied the students on piano.
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We loved seeing you all for Art Night this past Wednesday as we reveled in the talents of our 1st - 8th students! It really is breathtaking to see what our students can do and how their artistic talents enrich every subject they explore here at Mountain Song.
We hope our families of younger students not only enjoyed seeing their own student’s art, but also got the chance to see what’s to come for their students as they grow up.
Thank you to Adam Wright and our Teacher Leadership Council for organizing this special event, and thank you to our Parent Council for providing our hard-working staff with such a delicious meal as well as selling popcorn and snacks to raise money for our School. Thank you also to our Development Committee for creating cards and calendars with our students’ art!
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All Mountain Song swag is on sale! Our Parent Circle will be selling sweatshirts, T-shirts, mugs, etc. after school each Friday. Everything is just $10! Buy something today and show your school spirit at Skate City on Monday! |
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Save Your Seat By January 31st |
Art by a MSCS 3rd grader, Ebony Class |
Please help us plan accordingly for the upcoming school year & save your child’s seat! These forms allow us to project next year’s enrollment and budget. If you are not planning to return, please come by the office or email Mary Ann Major at mamajor@mountainsongschool.org to request a withdrawal form.
Save your seat HERE by January 31st.
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School Tours & Parent Information Nights |
Kindergarten Painting Day |
We welcome interested families to learn more about Mountain Song Community School and our Waldorf-inspired approach to education. Please join us for our upcoming Kindergarten Parent Information Night and February school tour!
Kindergarten
January 31, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
This evening is for families interested in our play-based Kindergarten. Sign up HERE.
School Tours
Our next school tour is Friday, February 9th at 8:30 a.m. Please register HERE.
Additional tours are scheduled for March 8th, April 5th & May 7th.
Can’t make it? Click HERE for a virtual tour!
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We will soon begin our popular Lunch Bunch group for all students who have loved ones in the military.
We are fortunate to have a strong military presence in our community, and children often share similar feelings as they experience deployments, frequent moves or concern for their loved ones. This group allows students to meet other children in similar circumstances and to share their experiences.
If you would like your child to participate, please contact our Dean of Students, Cori Karasiuk at ckarasiuk@mountainsongschool.com. The group will begin on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 and will run for six weeks.
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Food Pantry Donations Needed |
Art by one of our MSCS 8th grade students |
Our food pantry is running low! Please consider picking up some extra food the next time you shop. We’re especially in need of food high in protein as well as individually packaged snacks. |
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Mountain Song’s Charter Renewed for 5 YEARS!!! |
In case you missed this announcement last week, we are thrilled to share that the Colorado Charter School Institute Board unanimously approved a 5-year renewal contract for Mountain Song, the maximum renewal period available, a distinction rarely bestowed upon CSI charter schools.
No one knows the charter renewal process quite like former MSCS Board president and current reading interventionist, Ms. Jennifer Barnes.
“Having been through three charter contract renewal periods as a Board member, I can tell you that it is a very time-consuming, long and detailed process,” said Barnes.
“To achieve a 5-year renewal is a rare and difficult accomplishment and I send my thanks to MSCS Board Secretary Katie Hopkins and Dr. Teresa Woods for carrying the weight of this complex project, and I send my thanks to the Governing Board for seeing this through. While MSCS had compliance issues in the past as we learned how to ‘sail the ship while we built the ship,’ the new leadership and vision of CSI under Terry Croy Lewis along with the leadership and professionalism of Dr. Woods at Mountain Song has turned a compliance-oriented relationship to a highly collaborative relationship. No other leader of MSCS and most other leaders of the other CSI charter schools have been able to earn this relatively rare 5-year renewal.”
Thank you to the many people who participated in the renewal process. Cheers to a new day at Mountain Song Community School!
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Update to This Year’s School Calendar |
Art by one of our homeschool students |
The MSCS Board of Directors recently approved a minor (but important) revision to this year’s CMAS testing schedule in April. Please note the new testing dates and which grades will be in and out of school.
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April 10 - 12: CMAS Assessment Days. NO SCHOOL for Grades 6-8. Normal School for Grades K-5.
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April 17 - 19: CMAS Assessment Days. NO SCHOOL for Grades K–5. Normal School for Grades 6-8.
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One of the most impactful ways you can support our school is to help ensure we have a student in every available seat this year. Please spread the word about Mountain Song with your friends and neighbors. Feel free to grab a flyer or brochure from the office to leave at your local library or favorite coffee shop.
VOLUNTEER IN THE GARDEN
MAKE A DONATION
JOIN A COMMITTEE
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“School Spirit” Skate City Fundraiser
January 29
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We hope to see you at our next Skate City Fundraiser on January 29th. from 5-7 p.m. donning your Mountain Song gear!
Admission is $7 and you can rent skates for $4! If at least 50 skaters attend, we'll raise $150 for our school that night!
Evenings like this provide our families with healthy, fun and screen-free entertainment at reduced prices, while also building community and raising money for our school!
Mark your calendar for our other upcoming fundraising nights!
February 5 Urban Air
March 4 Skate City
April 1 Urban Air
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Landsharks Running Club
Registration Opens February 1st
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Mountain Song’s Landsharks Running Club returns this spring! Landsharks is a non-competitive youth program that introduces running to young athletes in a safe and fun environment. The focus is on self-improvement, being an encouraging teammate, and making new friends.
Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. at Thorndale Park Track meets will be held on April 21, 28, and May 5.
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2023-2024 Calendars and Schedule |
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Please find the 2023-2024 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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