March 4
Skate City Fundraising Night 5 - 7 p.m.
March 8
School Tour 8:30 a.m.
March 11
Family Engagement Committee Meeting 6 p.m.
March 13
Parent Circle Meeting 6:30 p.m
March 16
Parent Circle BBQ 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
March 19
May Faire Planning Meeting 3:30 p.m.
March 22
Half-day for Kindergarten
Spring Concert 5 p.m.
March 25-29
Spring Break NO SCHOOL
March 27
Last Day to Register for Landsharks
April 1
Urban Air Fundraising Night
April 5
School Tour 8:30 a.m.
April 10
Homeschool Parent Information Night 6 p.m.
April 10-12
CMAS Assessment Days- NO SCHOOL for 6-8 - Normal School for K-5
April 17-19
CMAS Assessment Days- NO SCHOOL for K-5 - Normal School for 6-8
April 23
Middle School Parent Information Night 6 p.m.
May 4
May Faire
May 7
School Tour 4 p.m.
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Dearest Mountain Song Community,
I am wondering if, at this time of year, you are hearing your students practice lines or see them designing costumes as they look forward to their class plays. Some of you may even be helping to create beautiful stage sets!
Some of you may even be helping to create beautiful sets!. These plays, performed by our students in first grade and above, serve as a dynamic platform for fostering creativity, collaboration, and self-expression among our students. Through the process of rehearsals, students learn invaluable lessons in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving as they work together to bring a story to life on stage. These plays also cultivate confidence and resilience in our students. Standing before an audience, memorizing lines, and embodying characters instills a sense of poise, self-assurance, and empathy that extends far beyond the stage.
Here at Mountain Song, our class plays are more than just performances; they are transformative experiences that nurture the whole child. We look forward to welcoming you into our classrooms in the coming weeks to witness the growth and development of your child.
Warmly,
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Teresa M. Woods, Ph.D.
Executive Director
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Second Grade “Trash Craft” |
Our second graders were delighted to take part in the Agricultural Arts "trash craft" project. Over the last two weeks, our students listened to the story of Isatou Ceesay of Gambia who collected plastic bags and recycled them into something new. Her efforts not only helped clean up the environment, but they also created income for women in her community! In a nod to Ceesay, our students created magical creatures including robots, dragons, a bear, a turtle, an alpaca and a ghost wolf from recycled materials! Come by and see the projects near the office.
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Fourth Grade Human & Animal Block |
Our fourth graders have begun one of the most beloved blocks in their experience here at Mountain Song, the Human & Animal block, which culminates with a diorama and an animal report, researched, authored, and presented to the class by each student.
Recently, they've been sculpting animals out of clay, watercoloring octopi and grasshoppers, and learning about different kinds of animals in the animal kingdom in preparation for their animal reports and dioramas. They've learned about many different kinds of animals including echinoderms, annelids, arthropods, fish, amphibians, birds, and mammals. After the students have presented their reports and dioramas to the class, we will open our classroom to the school to visit the 4th Grade Animal Gallery. It's a wonderful experience for all students as the younger ones walk away with something to look forward to, and the older students get a chance to reflect on their memories of the project.
Every year when we interview our 8th graders on graduation day, we ask them about their fondest memories of their time at Mountain Song. Almost every student mentions this block!
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2024-25 School Year Calendar Approved |
The MSCS Board recently approved next year’s 2024-2025 School Calendar. Mountain Song will shift to a quarter-system next year, rather than the semester system we have previously had. This will allow more timely report cards and feedback for families.
Change in School Day Times
Please note that the length of the school days become slightly longer next year, to accommodate the quarter system, among other reasons. School will still start at 8:15 a.m. for all grades.
Dismissal time for elementary and middle school students will change in the 2024-25 school year.
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Kindergarten dismissal will remain unchanged at 3 p.m.
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Elementary (1-5) students will be picked up at 3:15 p.m.
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Middle School (6-8) dismissal will shift to 3:30 p.m.
We are excited to add 15 more minutes of instructional time for most of our students, allowing a 7th period for things like the arts, middle school electives, and plays.
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Always a favorite of our Mountain Song community, May Faire returns on May 4th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! We hope you join us on this most joyous of days as we welcome back the sunshine and warm weather. You can expect craft booths, maypole dances, food and drinks, and a silent auction. Please wear white or light colors and invite your friends and family! For more information about the festivals we celebrate here at Mountain Song, visit the Festivals page on our website.
Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 19th for our next May Faire meeting! All are welcome! Children must be supervised by their grown-up.
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Parent Circle BBQ & Updates |
Parent Circle meets every second Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting is Wednesday, March 13th. Join in on ZOOM!
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Family Engagement Committee Meeting
March 11th at 6 p.m.
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Join the Family Engagement Committee (previously known as the School Accountability Committee) on Monday, March 11th from 6-7:30 p.m!
Meetings are always held the second Monday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. via Zoom. If you have any questions, or if you would like a copy of the agenda, please feel free to email Michelle Jaramillo at michelle451982@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!
Meeting ID: 880 8825 6355
Passcode: 106801
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In case you missed it on social media… |
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Our second-grade students here at Mountain Song are discovering the timeless lesson that love and kindness are always worthwhile, inspired by Aesop’s fable, “The Lion and the Mouse.”
In this heartwarming tale, a tiny mouse finds itself at the mercy of a mighty lion, who unexpectedly spares its life. When the lion later finds himself ensnared in a net, it’s the mouse’s turn to repay the kindness by gnawing through the ropes, setting the lion free.
In the end, an unlikely friendship blooms between the lion and the mouse, showcasing the power of compassion and cooperation.
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Now Enrolling in all Grades |
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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 events, school tours and parent information nights. Head to our Enrollment page to sign up.
Upcoming Events & Tours
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Saturday, March 2, 2024 Kindergarten Round-up Resource Fair at Library 21C 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Meet Ms. Hannah Lewis and Ms. Laura Rocca!
- 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.
Parent Information Nights
- April 10, 2024 at 6 p.m. Homeschool
- April 23, 2024 at 6 p.m. Middle School
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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! Head to this link and enter the promo code below to redeem.
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 by March 27th
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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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RMWF’s “Best of the Fest”
March 4-9
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Join our friends at Rocky Mountain Women’s Film where you can experience nine remarkable films from the 2023 Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival! RMWF will host encore screenings featuring last year’s standout documentaries and an engaging Shorts program. Learn more and buy tickets HERE.
March 4-9, 2024
Daily screenings at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Lincoln School, 2727 N. Cascade Avenue, Suite 140 | Colorado Springs | 80903
Tickets: $15
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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 next school 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.
MAY FAIRE
Join us March 19th for our next May Faire planning meeting!
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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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