Upcoming Dates to Remember

Jun 21 - Aug 6
MSCS Summer Camps

June 22
Futures Committee 3:30pm
From the Principal 
The school year culminated with real heart in our beautiful ceremonies: our 8th Grade Graduation and the Rose Ceremony. You can see glimpses of them below.  

And what a year! The courage, endurance, patience, tenacity, and sacrifice that our teachers and staff conjured this year leave me truly speechless, and I am inspired by their love and devotion to your children. Thank you also, dear families and friends, for your commitment, sacrifices, and steadfastness in working with us to traverse this year of all years.  

I’m happy to announce that we plan next year to have regular in-person learning 5 days a week. The state is requiring that we still plan for any necessary quarantines, so it may not be a perfectly normal year, but I’m truly hoping it will be nearly so.  

In the next couple of months, the Songbird will not be as frequent, though we will send periodic news throughout the break.

May you have a restful and joyful summer!
❤
Dr. Teresa Woods
Return Chromebooks TODAY!
We have been collecting Chromebooks all week. Today is our final collection day. Parents, please drop off Chromebooks during office hours before 3pm today.

Please keep in mind:
  • Only parents/guardians may turn in the Chromebooks
  • We will accept the computer and its charger in any condition
  • You will need to verify the condition of the device with one of our staff members during the drop-off times listed above

We appreciate your support in helping us account for our school computers. Your support in our collection process ensures that this large monetary investment can continue to benefit our school community in the future. Thank you for your patience and cooperation in helping us at the end of this very unique school year. 

Your friendly Tech Support Team
Return Classroom Supplies TODAY
Parents, please be sure all school supplies used at home this school year are returned before 3pm today! Thank you for taking care of these supplies during remote learning days!
Limited Office Hours Next Week
Mountain Song Office Hours
June 14 - June 18
10am - 1pm
8th Grade Graduation

The Gingko Class graduated this week! Several of these children were among the first students to open the doors of Mountain Song Community School! Congratulations!!
Rose Ceremony
First grade students presented our graduating eighth graders with a rose Wednesday morning, reminding them of their childhood days at Mountain Song and inviting them to visit in the years to come. Our Rose Ceremony was the first in-school assembly we have had in well over a year. It was a moving, heartwarming, and misty-eyed culmination to the year, bringing us full circle in celebrating the year together.
8th Grade Presentations
Mountain Song 8th grade students presented their final projects this week. Many classes and staff members stopped by to listen and inquire about these fascinating presentations! Great job, Gingko Class!
Remarkable People

As the capstone activity for their Remarkable People unit, Mountain Song second graders met the owner of The Joint Vegan Street Food Truck, learned about his mission, peeked inside the truck, and enjoyed some delicious meat-free burgers! The Joint donated all food to our second grade students - what a surprise blessing!

If you see The Joint around town, we highly encourage you to stop by! You’ll be glad you did!
Adventures in Reading
Please foster your child’s love of reading through the summer. So many adventures and heartwarming stories are waiting between those pages! Sitting together to read for just 20 minutes each day makes a world of difference.
 
Waldorf students are recognized for their love of reading because they connect reading to meaningful stories and discovery of others’ lives. It is not surprising that studies also show that reading helps cultivate empathy.
 
Check out these reading lists by age and grade from the Austin Waldorf School.
 
Here is the link to the Pikes Peak Summer Reading Adventure at the Pikes Peak Library District – they are offering remote activities that will keep your child motivated.
Another Fond Farewell
Mr. Jesse Rochette unexpectedly announced his resignation from Mountain Song. Mr. Rochette has made this difficult decision to pursue his lifelong dream of working in climate change science. He will be both working in the field and pursuing his advanced degrees in that subject. We wish Mr. Rochette all the very best in following his dream of focusing on climate change science. Our world definitely needs more informed experts to help solve this global problem, and we have no doubt that he will make a wonderful and positive impact.
 
Thank you, Mr. Rochette, for your dedication to Mountain Song, the staff, the community, and especially to our students. We will miss you tremendously and look forward to your visits!
Teacher Positions Available
Farm Volunteers Needed!
June slots are open for volunteers in the farm and garden. Become part of our team! Our greenhouse is flourishing, our garden beds are alive, and our animals seek care and interaction. Families can help by watering plants, feeding animals, and cleaning their habitats.

This is a wonderful way for you and your family to engage with our school garden, to get outside and enjoy the food and animals on our farm! If you haven't volunteered in the garden before, please contact Mr. Adam Wright at awright@mountainsongschool.com so he can arrange a time for you to be trained.    

We have weekday volunteer slots open throughout the summer and need extra help.
Please sign up to be a volunteer today! Click here: Sign-Up Genius.
Songbird Contributions
Article or announcement contributions must be submitted to Ms. Sŏnia Cruz by Tuesday at 5 p.m. for inclusion in each week’s Songbird newsletter, typically distributed on Fridays. (scruz@mountainsongschool.com) 

Mountain Song School Calendar
Mark your calendar with these important Mountain Song Community School dates.
Mountain Song Community School | 2904 West Kiowa St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
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