February 19
Presidents Day NO SCHOOL
February 20
In-Service Day NO SCHOOL
Board Meeting 6 p.m.
March 4
Skate City Fundraising Night 5 - 7 p.m.
March 8
School Tour 8:30 a.m.
March 13
Parent Circle Meeting 6:30 p.m.
March 16
Parent Circle BBQ 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
March 22
Half-day for Kindergarten
Spring Concert 5 p.m.
March 25-29
Spring Break NO SCHOOL
April 1
Urban Air Fundraising Night
April 5
School Tour 8:30 a.m.
April 10
Homeschool Parent Information Night 6 p.m.
April 23
Middle School Parent Information Night 6 p.m.
May 4
May Faire
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Dearest Mountain Song Community,
This week, we witnessed love in its most pure and heartfelt forms.
Our students displayed remarkable compassion and empathy through their thoughtful Valentine's Day gifts to their classmates. It was heartwarming to see them spreading joy and kindness, making each other feel valued and appreciated.
However, amidst the celebrations of this week, we also came together to support a family within our community who is grieving the loss of their beloved son. In times of sorrow, our school community has always stood as a pillar of strength and support, offering comfort and solace to those in need.
As we navigate through both the joys and sorrows of life, let us continue to uphold the values of kindness, empathy, and solidarity that define our Mountain Song Community.
Warmly,
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Teresa M. Woods, Ph.D.
Executive Director
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No School
February 19th & 20th
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In observance of Presidents Day and an in-service day for staff, there will be NO SCHOOL on February 19th and 20th. Enjoy your holiday weekend! |
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We are so very sad to share that our dear friend and colleague's son passed away earlier this month. Jacob Travis Neal, son of Ms. Denise Neal, died on February 7th at just 28 years of age from adrenal failure due to complications from Addison's Disease.
Many of us gathered with Ms. Neal and her family to bid farewell to Jake in a heartfelt ceremony at Woodland Park. Jake's journey began at Colorado Springs Christian School and continued at Woodland Park High School, where he showcased his talents in baseball and golf. Following his graduation, he pursued Biology at UCCS. Beyond academics, Jacob cherished skiing, golfing, quality time with family and friends, gaming, and reading.
As we honor Jake's memory, we invite you to extend your support to Ms. Neal and her family during this challenging period. For those inclined to commemorate Jake's life with the planting of a tree, kindly reach out to Ms. Claudia Martin at cmartin@mountainsongschool.org to contribute. You can also find Jake's obituary here.
Let us join hands in offering solace and strength to Ms. Neal and her family during this time of profound loss.
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Parent Circle BBQ & Updates |
Parent Circle is still selling MSCS spirit wear in all adult sizes after school on Fridays. Everything is $7 until the end of February!
Parent Circle meets every second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Our next zoom meeting is Wednesday March 13th. Join in on ZOOM.
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No one does Valentine’s Day quite like our students at Mountain Song Community School. You likely didn’t see any mass produced valentines coming home with your student. Instead, our students lovingly made their small gifts by hand. Each class celebrated in a different and special way. Ms. Lori Kemmler hosted a book exchange for her class. Her Ebony 3rd graders put so much thought into the book that would best capture their classmate’s interest! Meanwhile, the students in Ms. Katie Blum’s Evergreen 7th grade class each brought a special treat for their secret valentine. Once again, were so impressed by the thoughtfulness of our families this Valentine’s Day, |
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In case you missed it on social media… |
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Our Mountain Song 8th graders are learning about renewable energy during Agricultural Arts today! Listen in as Mr. Matt explains what they’re doing and what he hopes our students take away from this hands-on activity.
Posted February 12, 2024
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Students in the Spotlight |
We are delighted to see our students going forth into the world, passionate about what they’re doing! In celebration of National Entrepreneurship Week, our own Isabelle Patsky, a 5th grader in Ms. Amy Siebert’s Hawthorn class, appeared on FOX21 Morning News, spreading the word about her business, The Bubbling Cauldron. Go Isabelle!
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Wax modeling & storytime in the Marigold Kindergarten classroom |
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We welcome interested families to learn more about Mountain Song Community School and our Waldorf-inspired approach to education during upcoming school tours and Parent Information Nights. Head to our Enrollment page to sign up.
Parent Information Nights
April 10, 2024 at 6 p.m. Homeschool
April 23, 2024 at 6 p.m. Middle School
Upcoming Tours
Friday, March 8, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.
Friday, April 5, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
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Skate City Fundraising Night |
We hope to see you at our last Skate City Fundraiser of this school year on March 4th from 5 - 7 p.m. 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!
Thanks to your participation throughout the school year, Skate City is offering our families FREE membership to the Skate City Family Freebies Club, which includes free admission on Fridays, $10 in free game play on Saturdays, and free pizza on Sundays! See the promo codes in the image below.
Thank you for supporting these events and be sure to mark your calendar for the final Urban Air Fundraising Night on April 1st.
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Landsharks Running Club
Register today!
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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.
Learn more and register HERE.
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Watercolor artwork by our Evergreen 7th graders |
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.
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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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