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Blog Post #1- Family/Student preparation for Summer 2026 Dear MTN School Family, We started MTN school 8 Summers ago with the following intention: “To encourage students to learn in and connect with our mountains, rivers, and wild places. To create a community that promotes time for children to explore and lead their own learning. To maintain an academic, mindful approach to adventure and field studies.” Please revisit this blog and this statement regularly this Summer as

May Schedule: Friday 5/1: 😃Fri-Yay Free Choice Monday 5/4: 🧘🏼‍♀️Mindful Monday Tuesday 5/5: ✍🏻Last How to Draw Wednesday 5/ 6: 🦦River walk Thursday 5/7: 🎨Chalk Town Drawing Friday 5/8: 🎨Painting Monday 5/11: 🧘🏼‍♀️Mindful Monday Tuesday 5/12: 🏐Gaga Ball Wednesday 5/13: 🚲Bike Day!! BRING A BIKE AND HELMET Thursday 5/14: 😊Thankful Thursday: End of the year notes to teachers Friday 5/15: 🤗Free Choice Monday 5/18: 🧘🏼‍♀️Last Mindful Monday Tuesday 5/19: 🔍Scaveng

5/4 – 5/8 Monday: Mindful Monday – Student led yoga Tuesday: Sewing Activity Wednesday: Greenhouse Garden Project / Work on Fourth Grade Project Thursday: Pac Man Friday: Mother’s Day Craft / Sewing Activity Cont. – Hobby Horse 5/11 – 5/15 Monday: Reading Groups / Mini Games Competition Tuesday: Kinder – Third Grade Choice / Fourth Grade Project Continued Wednesday: Bikes & Scooters / Board Game Circuit Thursday: Trivia Dodgeball Tag Friday: Greenhouse Garden Maintenance /

4/6 – 4/10 Monday: Gaga Ball & Soccer Tuesday: Partner Activity: Pick a Theme & Create a Poster to Present Wednesday: Introduce Fourth Grade Project – Start Project / Student led art session Thursday: Spring Activity & Craft Friday: Sewing Activity – Hobby Horse 4/13 – 4/17 Monday: Mindful Monday – Student led yoga Tuesday: Castle Ball Wednesday: Sports Galore / Fourth Grade Project Thursday: Pac Man Friday: Sewing Activity Cont. – Hobby Horse 4/20 – 4/24 Monday: Line Dra

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SES April Schedule: Wednesday 4/1: NO SCHOOL- Spring Break! Thursday 4/2 : NO SCHOOL- Spring Break! Friday 4/3: NO SCHOOL- Spring Break! Monday 4/6: 🧘 Mindful Monday- Meditation and Yoga Tuesday 4/7: ✍️ How to Draw Wednesday 4/8: 💧 River Trip Thursday 4/9:🤸 Ultimate Playground Day Friday 4/10: 💎 Beading Monday 4/13: 🧘 Mindful Monday- Meditation and Yoga Tuesday 4/14: 📖 Story of the Month- Wednesday 4/15: ⛹️ Field Games/ Capture the Flag Thursday 4/16: 🌷 Planting

3/2 – 3/6 Monday: NO SCHOOL Tuesday: Story Time: create a story with a partner Wednesday: Sports Day with TRCS Thursday: Pac Man Friday: Free Friday / Popsicle Party 3/9 – 3/13 Monday: Mindful Monday – Yoga / Brain Break Activities Tuesday: Step-by-Step Drawing Activity Wednesday: Dodge Ball / Obstacle Day Thursday: Competition Day Friday: NO SCHOOL 3/16 – 3/20 Monday: Create your own game with a group Tuesday: Play each game created by each group on Monday Wednesday: Lif

SES March Schedule Monday 3/2: NO SCHOOL Tuesday 3/3: 🏗️ STEM- Legos Project Wednesday 3/4: 💧 River Trip Thursday 3/5: ✍️ How to Draw Friday 3/6: 🤗 Free Choice FRIYAY Monday 3/9: 🧘 Mindful Monday- Meditation and Yoga Tuesday 3/10: 📖 Story of the Month- The Mighty Calm Inside Me Wednesday 3/11: 🔎 Scavenger Hunt Thursday 3/12: 🍀 St.Patrick's Day craft Friday 3/13: NO SCHOOL -🐝 POLLINATOR DAY! Monday 3/16: 🧘 Mindful Monday- Meditation and Yoga Tuesday 3/17: 🍀 St. Patr

February 2026 SES Schedule – Love & Respect 2/2 Monday: 🧘 Mindful Monday - Yoga/ Meditation 2/3 Tuesday: 🎨 Craft – Love Bug Creations 2/4 Wednesday: 🌲 Outdoor Nature Walk – Respect for Nature 2/5 Thursday: 📚 Cross-Age Buddy Reading 2/6 Friday: 😄 Free-Choice FriYAY 2/9 Monday: 🧘 Mindful Monday- Yoga/ Meditation 2/10 Tuesday: 📖 Story of the Month- The Heart of Glenwood Springs 2/11 Wednesday: ❄️ Outdoor Games 2/12 Thursday: 💌 Valentine Creation Stations 2/13 F

2/2 – 2/6 Monday: Mindful Monday: Yoga Tuesday: Story Time: create a story with a partner Wednesday: Adventure to Veltus Park Thursday: Second & Third Grade Choice Friday: Board Game Circuit 2/9 – 2/13 Monday: Pac Man Tuesday: Step-by-Step Drawing Activity Wednesday: Library Day Thursday: Team Building: Build a Snow Fort Friday: Free time & crafts 2/16 – 2/20 Monday: NO SCHOOL! (Check out our Ski Day Product!) Tuesday: Kinder & First Grade Choice Wednesday: Life Size Cand

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1/1 Thursday: (no school) Happy New Year 2026! 1/2 Friday:🚫 NO SCHOOL = ALL DAY MTN.SCHOOL ONLY – Ultimate Sledding Day 1/5 Monday:🚫 NO SCHOOL = ALL DAY MTN.SCHOOL ONLY- Art Centers (with Miss.Breezie) 1/6 Tuesday:❄️ Paper snowflakes 1/7 Wednesday:🦦 River Walk 1/8 Thursday: 🫧 Bubble wrap painting 1/9 Friday:😁 Free-Choice FriYAY 1/12 Monday:🧘🏼‍♀️ Mindful Monday- Meditation/Yoga 1/13 Tuesday: 📚 Story Day: Winter Tales 1/14 Wednesday:🏐 GSES VS Sopris DODGEBA

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12/1 Monday: Mindful Monday – Meditation/Yoga 12/2 Tuesday: ❄️ Winter Art—Snowflake String Art Kids create geometric snowflakes using yarn, push pins, and cardboard for a relaxing fine-motor art activity. 12/3 Wednesday : 🧪 STEM Day—Ice Excavation Challenge Freeze small toys inside bowls of ice. Kids use warm water, salt, and tools to “excavate” and discover the treasures. 12/4 Thursday: ✍️ How to Draw: Winter Edition 12/5 Friday: 🎨Beading Gifts! 12/8 Monday: Mindful

12/1 – 12/5 Monday: Mindful Monday Tuesday: Playground clean up before more snowfall Wednesday: Scavenger Hunt: Winter Theme Thursday: Free play reward for playground clean up Friday: Board game circuit 12/8 – 12/12 Monday: Air-dry clay activity Tuesday: Air-dry clay activity continued Wednesday: Snowman Building Contest Thursday: Hot Chocolate: earned throughout the week Friday: Sled relay races 12/15 – 12/18 Monday: Snowflake Craft Tuesday: Dodgeball/Get the trash out o

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11/3 – 11/7 Monday: Playground clean up! Tuesday: Free play Wednesday: Storm King hike with TRCS Thursday: Relay Races Friday: No School! 11/10 – 11/14 Monday: Mindful Monday: yoga & brain break activity / Choose a group project for Tuesday Tuesday: Group Project Day Wednesday: Ice cream/Popsicle Party – reward for Storm King hike Thursday: Hockey Friday: Board game circuit 11/17 – 11/21 Monday: Air-Dry Clay Activity Tuesday: Paint air-dry clay artwork Wednesday: Fourth &

11/3 (Mon): 🧘🏼‍♀️ Mindful Monday – Breathing Jars 11/4 (Tue): 🎲 Game Day – Uno Tournament & Board Games 11/7 (Fri): 🚫NO SCHOOL 11/5 (Wed): 🍂 Fall BINGO 11/6 (Thu): ✍️How to Draw 11/10 (Mon): 🧘🏼‍♀️ Mindful Monday - Yoga & Meditation 11/11 (Tue): 🇺🇸 Veterans Day Craft –Thank You Cards for Locals 11/12 (Wed): 🏃 Relay Race Challenges – Outdoor Team Games 11/13 (Thu): 🎨 Painted Rock Friends & Story Sharing 11/14 (Fri): ☄️Dodgeball!! 11/17 (Mon): 🧘🏼‍