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Each year, the Glenwood PTA Cultural Enrichment Committee has brought several <br /> performing artists to the school. This has become a well-loved and much-appreciated <br /> part of our yearly services.This year we propose to bring the following two artists. <br /> Hobey Ford's Animalia <br /> Monday March 9, 2015 <br /> $1445 for 2 shows <br /> 9:15 AM: Kindergarten-2nd grade, approximately 250 students <br /> 10:30 AM: 3rd-5th grade, approximately 250 students <br /> UNC Bhangra Elite <br /> October 2014 (date to be confirmed) <br /> $800 for 2 shows <br /> 9:15 AM: Kindergarten-2nd grade, approximately 250 students <br /> 10:30 AM: 3rd-5th grade, approximately 250 students <br /> Glenwood Elementary is well equipped to host these exciting performance groups. Our <br /> performance stage and gym floor will accommodate the casts of each group. The <br /> academic and administrative staff of Glenwood fully supports our efforts to bring these <br /> groups to our school. Our PTA is fully prepared to host the event. The Art and Music <br /> departments are also fully prepared to help finalize details of the show and support <br /> curriculum connections in the classroom. Representatives of our PTA will be onsite to <br /> assist as needed throughout all performances. <br /> Through the Carrboro Arts Center, our PTA is already in contact with the artists and are <br /> ready to facilitate their trip to Chapel Hill should we receive the requested grant monies. <br /> We at Glenwood are very excited about the opportunity to apply for funding that would <br /> facilitate bringing these exciting artists to our school. The lives of students and families <br /> would be greatly enriched by these events. The Parent Teacher Association of Glenwood <br /> is prepared to raise matching funds if awarded these monies from the Orange County Arts <br /> Commission Arts in Education Grant. <br /> i 30%of our student population is Asian, 17%are Hispanic and African American <br /> " Up 10%of the total student population at any given time are ESL <br /> 20%of our students receive free or reduced lunch <br /> "' Carole Dolber cdolber @chccs.kl2.nc.us <br /> Lindsey Britt Ibritt @chccs.kl2.nc.us <br />