Songbird: The latest news for you

Upcoming Dates to Remember

April 29 - May 10

MAP Testing Grades 3-8

May 4

May Faire

May 7

School Tour 4 p.m.

May 13

Family Engagement Committee Meeting

May 8

Parent Circle Meeting 6:30 p.m.

May 13-17

Scholastic Book Fair

May 15

Chick-fil-a Spirit Night Fundraiser (Garden of the Gods location) 6 - 10 p.m.

May 21

MSCS Board Meeting

Skate City Fundraising Night 4 - 6 p.m.

May 23

Last Day of Kindergarten & Bridging Ceremony - HALF DAY

8th Grade Graduation 5-6 p.m.

May 24

Last Day of School- 1st - 8th

Rose Ceremony

June 8

Chipotle Fundraiser (Garden of the Gods location) 5 - 9 p.m.

From the Director

Dearest Mountain Song Community,

As the blossoms bloom and the birds serenade us with their cheerful melodies, it can only mean one thing: May Faire is just around the corner!

May Faire, which we’re celebrating on May 4th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., holds a special place in our hearts here at Mountain Song. It's a time-honored tradition that brings our community together in joyous celebration of nature's beauty and the vibrant spirit of our school family. It's a time to honor the rhythms of nature, to cultivate gratitude for the earth's abundance, and to foster connections with one another.

It’s also a vital fundraiser for our school. Every dollar you spend at the craft booths, in the silent auction and through our May Faire Fundraising Campaign helps our students thrive! This year, we hope to raise $10,000 and with your help, we’re confident we can do it! Whether it's a small gesture or a grand act of generosity, every contribution has the power to make a big difference at our school.

Wishing you all a joyful spring season,

Teresa M. Woods, Ph.D.

Executive Director

May Faire Silent Auction

DONATIONS NEEDED

May Faire is fast approaching and we hope you will help us make it a success! We’re looking for donations for our silent auction, which raises much needed funds for our beloved school! Interested in donating? You can do so HERE !

Please keep an eye out for emails from your child’s teacher regarding other ways you can support this lovely event.

Join us every Tuesday at 3:30 in the school garden (weather permitting) to help us make this a May Faire to remember. All are welcome! Children must be supervised by their grown-up.

Thank You to Our May Faire Sponsors!

We are so grateful to our May Faire sponsors, FirstBank & Sparks Willson! They have been endlessly supportive of our school and we are so grateful.

If you’d like to be a May Faire Sponsor, contact our Director of Marketing and Communications, Lauren Ferrara at lferrara@mountainsongschool.org.

Welcome Mountain Song Bees!

Our new bee supplies!

We are so excited that our two brand new honey bee hives will arrive tomorrow! The bees and related supplies were purchased from Rocky Mountain Bee Supply with a grant provided by the Bee Cause Project and the Whole Kids Foundation. Although we are not guaranteed to have honey until next year, we are thrilled to add these amazing pollinators to our Agricultural Arts program as they will surely help our crops to thrive!

The hives will be right outside our school garden. To help keep our bees safe, we have received free electrical fencing from the Colorado Department of Wildlife. Students will need an adult to access the area since it is locked off from the rest of the garden, and thus there is no risk to students accidently touching the fence. This area is currently located near our Dig Pit, and we will be moving our Dig Pit to decrease the possibility of students getting stung.

Although we are unaware of any students with severe allergies to bees, we are also working closely with our school nurse to get a stock of epi-pens that can be used in case someone with an as-yet-unknown severe bee allergy is stung while at school. Our Ag Arts teachers will be working hard to teach our students about the importance of these creatures, but if you have a child who is scared of bees, we encourage you to have conversations at home about our new hives to help make this event easier for them.

Battle of the Books

Our 5th graders had a wonderful day at Battle of the Books last week, competing against 680 children from all over the Pikes Peak Region. While official results are still pending, we believe our team scored in the top 25% of the 140 teams.

They worked hard, did their very best, showed exemplary sportsmanship, and represented Mountain Song well! Most importantly, they made a commitment to something challenging, and stuck with it, supporting each other throughout the many months of reading and practice.

These books taught them about characters overcoming hardship, solving problems creatively, making mistakes and learning from them, and about the universality of the human experience regardless of time or place. We are so proud of how hard they worked, how open they were to learning, and how kindly they treated each other.

We are so thankful for our Battle of the Books leader, Ms. Claudia Martin, our 5th grade teachers, Ms. Amy Siebert and Ms. Nancy Carson, Ms. Alisia McCabe for serving as a judge, and our 5th grade parents for their support with after school practices, purchasing audio books, driving, and everything else they did to make this day happen.

Parent Circle Updates

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

Let’s celebrate our teachers, paraprofessionals and teachers aids during Teacher Appreciation Week! They do so much for our children and this week is a chance for us to show how much we appreciate them!

Parent Circle has organized a sign up for a feast happening on May 10th in the Homeschool Room. If you’re able to provide some delicious food for this event please sign up HERE (or just bring what you can!)

If you would like to bring staff treats during the week, you can drop them off in the Conference room.

Lastly, as a fundraiser for our school, Parent Circle will be selling kids' graphic white T-shirts at May Faire for $10!

Join us for the next Parent Circle meeting on May 8th at 6:30.

Last School Tour

TUESDAY, MAY 7TH

Courtesy of Courtney Gayle Photography

As our school year winds down, we’re eager to welcome our new families to Mountain Song and we hope you’ll help spread the word! If you know anyone interested in our programs, we have one last group tour of the school year on Tuesday, May 7th at 4:00 p.m.

Head to our Enrollment page to sign up!

Upcoming School Fundraisers

SAVE THE DATES

Courtesy of Courtney Gayle Photography

Come dine, play, read, and raise money for Mountain Song!

Scholastic Book Fair

May 13-17th

More information HERE

Chick-fil-a Spirit Night

May 15th 6-10 p.m.

575 Garden of the Gods Rd.

Skate City Fundraising Night

May 21st 4-6 p.m.

Get your summer membership cards HERE

Chipotle Night

June 8th 5-9 p.m.

1370 Garden of the Gods Rd.

Join the Mountain Song Team

Watch the video above for a glimpse into a recent staff meeting

Ready to make a difference in the lives of students and families in our community? We're on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our team here at Mountain Song! If you share our commitment to fostering creativity, imagination, and a love of learning, we want to hear from you! We're currently seeking talented individuals to fill a variety of positions, including:

Executive Director
Music Teacher
Classroom Teacher
Kindergarten Teacher
Special Education Teacher
School Counselor

If you're ready to embark on an exciting new chapter in your career, we invite you to explore our current job openings and submit your application HERE. Together, let's continue to create a nurturing and inspiring learning environment for our students!

6th Grade Fundraiser

Support the 6th graders this Monday and Tuesday after school! They're hosting a bake sale with hot beverages and Mountain Song mugs. The mugs are $18 each or 2 for $30.

4th Grade Fundraiser

LAST DAY

Support the 4th Grade Cottonwood Class fundraiser! You can purchase flower seed packets (drought tolerant, deer resistant, bee and butterfly attractors, and native Colorado) on the back playground TODAY FROM 3-3:30. One packet costs $2 or you can buy 3 for $5.