Upcoming Dates to Remember
March 24
Half Day for Kindergarten
Ag Arts Volunteer Day 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
March 27-31
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
April 3
Welcome Back from Spring Break
April 4
April 5
April 7
Final Group Tour 9:15 a.m.
April 10
Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) Begin
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Happy Spring Break, Mountain Song
March 27-31
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We hope everyone has a fun, relaxing and joyful Spring Break next week! As a reminder, Mountain Song will be CLOSED March 27-31. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday, April 3rd.
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After School Garden Volunteer Day
TODAY, March 24
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Our greenhouse is in need of some TLC! We are hosting an after-school volunteer day TODAY from 3:00 - 5:00 pm to help prepare our greenhouse for spring planting. We will be adding new soil and compost to our beds, wiping down windows, and doing preventative pest control, among other tasks. Feel free to come by for any length of time after school dismissal – students are of course welcome! We look forward to seeing you!
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In the Springs for Spring Break? |
Are you looking for engaging ways for your family to spend this Spring Break? Below are some easy ways on how you can get out and about the week everyone is away!
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Florissant Fossil Beds - Here you will find one of the richest fossil deposits in the world including a petrified redwood stump that stands 14 feet wide! There are also thousands of detailed fossils of insects and plants that kids will love checking out.
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Cornerstone Art Center - The striking building itself is LEED certified for its energy efficiency and environmental design! Plus, inside you will find a FREE art gallery.
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Paint Mines Interpretive Park (Calhan, CO) -The park features amazing rock formations and evidence of human life that dates back 9,000 years! Try and count how many different colors you see!
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Manitou Cliff Dwellings - The ancient Manitou Cliff Dwellings, of the Anasazi people, were built over 700 years ago! Bring your families here to explore the unique architectural remnants.
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Local Parks to spend time outside
- Bear Creek Regional
- Acacia - 115 E. Platte Ave.
- Thorndale - W. Uintah & 24th St.
- Sondermann - 740 W. Caramillo St.
- Memorial Park (Manitou) - 502 Manitou Ave.
- Nancy Lewis - 2615 Logan Ave.
- Cottonwood Creek - 7040 Rangewood Dr.
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CMAS Assessments April 10 - 28 |
Our annual state assessments will be administered April 10th - 28th for students in grades 3-8. The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) assessments are required to be administered in all public schools in Colorado. Your child’s teacher will send the specific dates and times that their class will test. Please minimize undue absences and appointments during these days, as completion of all assessments is important for our school’s accreditation with the state. Please see our Assessment Policy for further information.
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4th Grade Animal Projects |
This week our 4th grade Lodgepole Pine and Hawthorn classes presented their incredible homemade Animal Projects!
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Tuesday Village Homeschool Highlight |
The Tuesday Village Homeschool Class has been working hard in their 2nd semester studies. They have been listening to the Norse Mythology stories and working with fractions. It has been fun to work with more complicated braided and weaved forms during their form drawing lessons as well.
The Norse stories provide a lot of amusement for the students and each child has chosen a favorite God.
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5th Grade Violetwood Class Mugs for Sale
LAST CHANCE TODAY!
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Back by popular demand, Mountain Song mugs are for sale again by our fifth grade students after school TODAY, Friday March 24th. They cost $18 apiece, or 2 for $30.
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Parent Circle Needs Your Help!
Friday, April 7th, 2023
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Each year, Parent Circle hosts a Staff Appreciation Day! On this day, the Parent Circle does something to show all of the staff just how very thankful everyone is for their hard work each day! In order to do this, they need your help!
If you are able to donate any food or drink items for this extra special day, please sign up here! You or your child may leave your donated items on a table set up near the front office, the morning of April 07, 2023!
Please contact the PC Chair with any questions.
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Are you a musician interested in playing for your volunteer hours? We are in need of a pianist to play for the middle school choir every Wednesday morning from 8:30 - 9:20.
We are currently preparing for our end-of-the year presentation, and we would surely appreciate an accompanist to help us with our songs. Please contact our music teacher, Ms. Kristine Joyce Lijauco, to volunteer or learn more about it. Thank you so much in advance!
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We’re Hiring Substitute Teachers! |
We are in need of substitute teachers at Mountain Song! We have a vibrant team of teachers who occasionally need to be out. We rely on clear and compassionate substitutes who can step in and lead the classes with care, making a positive impact on the lives of our students. Teachers provide lesson plans to follow, and our staff is supportive and helpful for substitute teachers. Substitute teachers play a critical role in keeping our school functioning in a healthy way.
If you have successful experiences working with children, we would love to have you apply. If you are interested, please contact Erinn Lynn for more information, go to our website, or pick up an application and drop it off to the front office as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Mountain Song Skate Night |
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Spring Track Series with Landsharks Running Club!
Registration OPEN now!
We offer a non-competitive youth program to introduce running to young athletes in grades K-6 in a safe and fun environment. The focus is on self-improvement, making new friends, and being an encouraging teammate. Practices consist of running games with a strong focus on fun! The team is open to anyone in grades K-6 (including Mountain Song homeschool students).
Practice is at Thorndale Park, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:15 pm, beginning Tuesday, April 4. Races will be held at Palmer High School on Sunday afternoons at 3:00 pm on: April 23, April 30, and May 7.
Runners MUST be registered prior to their first practice.
Cost: $65 registration (Also, please order a team t-shirt for meets if this is your first time participating.)
For questions or interest in volunteering at practices or meets, please contact Mountain Song parent/coach Christine Biermann.
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We are looking for garden volunteers to help out during weekends throughout the Spring semester. Duties include caring for the animals and watering the greenhouse. This is a wonderful opportunity for you and your family to engage with our school garden, to get outside, and witness the impact of nurturing all living things while everyone is away!
Please email Mr. Adam if you have any questions or want to receive training.
Mr. Adam Wright
Agricultural Arts Coordinator and Teacher
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Approved Calendar (Revised)
SY 2023-24
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The MSCS Board of Directors approved the 2023-2024 Calendar for Mountain Song. Click below to download the PDF version. Please note the revised version below corrects a previous typographical error.
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2022-2023 Calendars and Schedule |
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Please find the 2022-2023 school calendar below.
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Mountain Song Community School | 2904 West Kiowa St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 |
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