January 12
Grades K-3 - NO SCHOOL - Assessment Day
NORMAL SCHOOL for Grades 4-8
January 15
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
MSCS Special Board Meeting 1-3 p.m.
January 16
Kindergarten Returns to School
MSCS Board Meeting 6 p.m.
January 17
Prospective Families School Tour 8:30 a.m.
January 19
Winter Assembly “Winter Magic” 8:30 a.m.
January 24
Art Night 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Middle School Parent Information Night 4:30 p.m.
January 31
Kindergarten Parent Information Night 6:30 p.m.
Deadline for Intent to Enroll forms for inclusion in MSCS Lottery
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Art by one of our talented MSCS students |
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Dearest Mountain Song Community,
Our teachers and staff were delighted to welcome back our 1st-8th grade students this week. I’ve heard they have done an excellent job getting back in the rhythm of school days. I’m sure you all are ready to get into a new year rhythm as well! Unfortunately, COVID finally came for me, so I wasn’t there to welcome our students personally. Thankfully, I am beginning to feel better and hope to return to school with our Kindergarteners next week.
I must extend my immense gratitude to our teachers and staff who came back to school last week to join Dr. Liz Beaven, the executive director of the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education. Together, we engaged in some incredibly deep work reflecting on the Seven Core Principles of Public Waldorf Education and considered how those principles show up here at Mountain Song.
One of those core principles is “Social Change Through Education,” a commitment to developing each student’s capacity to work towards positive social change. This Monday, we all have the opportunity to make a positive change in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
I hope you will find a special way with your family to reflect on his life and legacy and the ongoing quest for equity and justice in our world. Rather than enjoying a day off, I hope you will choose a “day on” and find a way, big or small, to be of service to others.
Thank you for showing up in the world the way you do!
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Teresa M. Woods, Ph.D.
Executive Director
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
NO SCHOOL
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We will have no school on Monday, January 15th as we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. |
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Reminder: No School TODAY
Grades K - 3
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This is a friendly reminder that students in grades K-3 have no school TODAY, Friday January 12th, to complete their annual assessments. Students in grades 4 through 8 are expected to still be in attendance for a normal school day. |
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Join Us for “Winter Magic”
Friday, January 19th, 8:30-9:15 a.m.
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January School Tours & Parent Information Nights |
Chalk art by Ms. Lori Kemmler |
As we begin to make decisions for next school year, we invite families, both current and prospective, to learn more about Mountain Song Community School and our Waldorf-inspired approach to education. Please join us for our January Parent Information Nights… and invite your friends and neighbors!
Kindergarten
January 31, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
This evening is for families interested in our play-based Kindergarten. Sign up HERE.
Middle School
January 24, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
This evening will include parents of currently enrolled 5th graders and interested families. Karl Johnson, our Pedagogical Director, will host this evening. Sign up HERE. Families will also have the opportunity to enjoy Art Night before or after this session.
For more enrollment information for current & prospective families, please visit our enrollment page.
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Coffee & Conversation
TODAY 8:45 – 9:30 a.m.
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Mr. Karl Johnson telling a story to our Huckleberry second graders |
We hope to see you after the assembly today for Coffee & Conversation as our pedagogical director, Mr. Karl Johnson. In case you missed his talk last night, this is another opportunity to learn how we cultivate imagination, creativity and intelligence in our children.
And please bring your own coffee!
Assembly 8:20 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. (in the Gym)
Coffee & Conversation 8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. (Homeschool Room)
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Art Night
Wednesday, January 24th
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Mark your calendars! We are opening our doors for Art Night on Wednesday, January 24th from 4-6 p.m. to showcase the amazing talents of 1st-8th students, staff, and other local artists. We are featuring visual art of all medium and musical performances. Please invite friends, neighbors, grandparents, and anyone who may be interested in learning more about our wonderful Mountain Song community!
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Update to This Year’s School Calendar |
Ms. Lori Kemmler 3rd Grade Classroom |
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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Bring Your Compost to School |
Art by one of our talented MSCS students |
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We invite you to bring your compost to the school garden. Simply dump it over the fence next to the chicken coop before or after school. Please bring only food scraps from fruits and vegetables (no meat or oils, egg shells, plastics, or trash – not even compostable trash). This collective effort will not only help our school garden but also contribute to a better global climate. |
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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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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.
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
Financial Aid Available
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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 are on April 21, 28, and May 5.
Financial Aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who can provide current proof of WIC, TANF, SNAP or Medicaid.
Please follow the link below for more information as well as for instructions. Landsharks will stop taking Financial Aid applications on January 30, 2024 at 5pm (or earlier, if funds run out)
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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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