Upcoming Dates to Remember
September 6
Labor Day - No School
September 7
MSCS Board Meeting - 6 pm
September 7 - 17
MAP Testing
September 14
Futures Committee - 3:30pm
September 21
PC Health & Wellness and Hospitality - 4pm
September 25
PC Stone Soup Fall Festival - 10am to 2pm
September 28
Futures Committee - 3:30pm
September 30
PC Fundraising - 4pm
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The school year is now in full swing, and it’s been a true delight to walk through the halls, peek into classrooms, and enjoy the playgrounds as we find our rhythms and stride!
Please note the announcements below regarding safety, kindness, ways to volunteer, and news. It sadly appears that we are still dealing with the COVID pandemic in schools (more below), and we appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we continue to navigate it together.
It is an honor to be entrusted with your children’s education, and we couldn’t be more blessed with a tremendously supportive community and a seriously talented staff.
Warmest wishes,
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Teresa Woods, Ph.D.
Executive Director
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No School Monday
September 6th
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Remember -- there is no school on Monday due to the Labor Day holiday. School will resume on Tuesday, September 7th. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend! |
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Yesterday we sent a letter describing our plan to institute a mask requirement indoors for all individuals at Mountain Song if our county transmission numbers reach or exceed 225/100K for 5 consecutive days. The full letter can be found here at this link.
We anticipate that, given the data, masks will be required as early as next Tuesday, September 7th, when we return from the holiday weekend. An email will be sent out to inform you if that threshold is met and masks are required. Please watch for a potential announcement.
Our goal is to keep our children in school, where they can learn and connect with their teachers and peers. Wearing masks significantly increases our chances of doing that.
We understand this protocol will be a relief to some of you and others will completely disagree. Please understand that we have to make the best decisions we can based on all the guidance we receive from our county and state. Thank you for your understanding as we try to keep everyone in school where we can sing, learn and grow together.
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We received a call from a distressed neighbor this week reporting unsafe and illegal driving and parking by our families when dropping children off. Neighbors’ driveways are blocked, their cars boxed in by double-parking, and hydrants are blocked. The neighbor also sadly reported rude behavior by some when they tried to talk to drivers to work it out.
Please take the extra time to park a little further away if necessary, and to prioritize safety and kindness. We all represent Mountain Song, not only to our neighbors, but also to our children. Thank you for your care.
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As a public Waldorf-inspired school, we foster a culture of healthy relationships. Our expectations throughout school are shown here. We teach and remind students of these at school, and they help us have a common language with students of all ages. Thank you for your support in cultivating a safe, kind, and caring environment at Mountain Song!
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The 2021-2022 Parent Handbook is linked on our Back to School webpage, on the Parents Webpage, and also at the link below. We will also provide hard copies at the front desk if you would like to request one.
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Updates on New Site Coming Soon |
Many of you know that we are working hard on securing a new site for Mountain Song next fall, as we will no longer have access to our current lease. The Board of Directors, the Executive Leadership Team, and many staff members have been actively meeting to develop remodel plans for a site that we have under contract. Funding plans are forming with a number of experts involved. Many gears are turning behind the scenes, and detailed updates will be distributed in the coming days and weeks to keep you informed of what is happening. Please stay tuned! |
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Grades 3-8 MAP Assessments
September 7-17, 2021
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The beginning-of-year MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Growth assessments will be administered in grades 3 through 8 between Tuesday, September 7th and Friday, September 17th. Class teachers will inform their families of their specific class testing dates and times.
These online assessments in mathematics and English language arts help us monitor, track, and support student growth throughout the school year.
If you have any questions about the NWEA MAP Growth test or about our assessments in general, please contact Ms. Sarah Kreger, Director of School Performance, at skreger@mountainsongschool.com.
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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.
We also want to give a huge thanks to our 30+ volunteers who helped us weed the garden the weekend before our school year started!
Mr. Adam Wright
Agricultural Arts Coordinator and Teacher
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Parent Council Meeting Dates |
Festivals Committee
Meets 1st Wednesday each month at 4pm
Parent Council
Meets 2nd Thursday each month at 4pm
Health & Wellness and Hospitality
Meets 3rd Tuesday each month at 4pm
Fundraising Committee
Meets last Thursday each month at 4pm
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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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