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Post by andrewd on Apr 15, 2009 5:50:36 GMT -5
Let me take off one hat, and put on my BOE hat for a moment...
First of all, I want to thank Brian and Novillero. They had some instruments in the house that were no longer being used, took the initiative to contact Mr Gross at our schools, and donated the instruments to our music program.
Mr Gross came up to me at the last board meeting and we spoke briefly about this. He was very grateful for the instruments, as we are not able to put money into buying new instruments, so every bit of generosity is an amazing help.
With that in mind...I wanted to post a general note on here to ask anyone else who might check out this site, if you have any instruments around your house that no one is using anymore, please contact either myself, any other board member, Mr Gross, any other teacher or administrator within our district if you would like to donate that instrument.
Music and art programs are an extremely important (in my opinion) part of the overall quality of education we can offer our children as a district. If you, or anyone you may know, can help up stretch out our capabilities by donating instruments, please contact anyone associated with the district, as I'm sure we'll be happy to accept your generous gift.
Thanks.
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Post by momsthoughts on Apr 15, 2009 15:58:08 GMT -5
Music is such a valuable educational tool. It enriches a child's life so much more than a "hobby". It increases their learning in math and reading...I read that the 90% of scientist in Silicon Valley all play a musical instrument in a band or orchestra. I can not tell you how strongly I feel about music education for every child. This is a great idea. I bet a lot of people have instruments that are no longer used - children who have moved onto other instruments or adults who have "upgraded"...Maybe you should host a formal "instrument" drive. Wonder if the instrument donations would be tax deductible. That would be a good "selling point"?
Great idea! Bravo!
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Post by admin on Apr 15, 2009 16:18:52 GMT -5
Let me take off one hat, and put on my BOE hat for a moment... First of all, I want to thank Brian and Novillero. They had some instruments in the house that were no longer being used, took the initiative to contact Mr Gross at our schools, and donated the instruments to our music program. Mr Gross came up to me at the last board meeting and we spoke briefly about this. He was very grateful for the instruments, as we are not able to put money into buying new instruments, so every bit of generosity is an amazing help. With that in mind...I wanted to post a general note on here to ask anyone else who might check out this site, if you have any instruments around your house that no one is using anymore, please contact either myself, any other board member, Mr Gross, any other teacher or administrator within our district if you would like to donate that instrument. Music and art programs are an extremely important (in my opinion) part of the overall quality of education we can offer our children as a district. If you, or anyone you may know, can help up stretch out our capabilities by donating instruments, please contact anyone associated with the district, as I'm sure we'll be happy to accept your generous gift. Thanks. Andrew, Your post is going to ruin my reputation as a fierce critic of public education.  That said there are a few things that I have got to spout on about here. First, when the schools were talking about cutting arts and music, that really got to me. Screw math and reading, give the kids music! ( Maybe keep the math and reading) I also recall when Karcher, Beck and panter came to the school for the town hall meeting that Mr Gross was there with students playing music. He also came out with awards the music program had won. He was very passionate about these programs. He earned my respect. Music and art are very important for students. I have heard the arguments for the world language program and all the benefits that kids get from that. Here is some breaking news...... music programs provide exactly the same benefits! Music is just like learning a language. With music there is also the added plus that the kids can perform what they learn How can the schools lose that! Speaking of which I saw the news letter from the school and there is a spring music concert coming up. I have also heard from a couple of parents about how great our music program is. Anyway, I hope this post gets a few people thinking and some will provide more for the music. Save the music!Now, I am off to play my flute. |
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Post by admin on Apr 15, 2009 16:19:47 GMT -5
Music is such a valuable educational tool. It enriches a child's life so much more than a "hobby". It increases their learning in math and reading...I read that the 90% of scientist in Silicon Valley all play a musical instrument in a band or orchestra. I can not tell you how strongly I feel about music education for every child. This is a great idea. I bet a lot of people have instruments that are no longer used - children who have moved onto other instruments or adults who have "upgraded"...Maybe you should host a formal "instrument" drive. Wonder if the instrument donations would be tax deductible. That would be a good "selling point"? Great idea! Bravo! AN instrument drive! I love it! If one happens, I will happily help out. |
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Post by admin on Apr 15, 2009 16:32:31 GMT -5
PS I sticky this thread!
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Post by admin on Apr 15, 2009 18:22:37 GMT -5
Brian wrote: "Screw math and reading..." Ahem. Reading. It is more than fundamental. I am quite disgusted at how many younger people are addicted to "like." They don't know how to speak, don't know how to write; they are incapable of intelligent expression. Not all kids, thank God, but quite a lot. All I know is that if I were a Mom, anytime my child said "like" improperly, he or she would have to put a quarter in a jar. Can't afford it? get a job -- sell Girl Scout cookies or candy. But that's me. I digress. Music is absolutely imperative to brain power combined with artistic expression. Maybe it keeps teenage girls from being addicted to uttering "like" every second or third word and keeps teenage boys from saying "dude" when addressing everyone, including females. I was only kidding about the reading and math.  We should teach kids reading and math while they are in kindergarten and first grade. After that it should be all about music. ;D |
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