2016-502-E Arts - Estes Hills Elementary School PTA - Spring 2016 Arts Grant Agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID: 1596E7A3-E36D-435A-8F23-BABF53FOAFC8 Estes Hills Elementary School, Page 4 of 15 Bright Star Children's Theatre presented the play "Lincoln and Tubman" to students in grades 3rd -5th. In this production, Abraham Lincoln and Harriet Tubman came together to share their roles in ending slavery in America and conveyed to the audience the importance of education. The production delved into the childhoods of these two remarkable figures and recreated key moments and events that shaped both of their lives. PROPOSED USES OF GRANT FUNDS Over the past few years, income to our PTA and thus the Cultural Enrichment budget has decreased. This has been due in part to the nationwide economic downturn, a decrease in the sustaining funds historically provided by the PTA Thrift Shops, and a decline in state funding for education (which has resulted in greater demands on the PTA's budget). As a result, grant funds are greatly needed and appreciated in order to provide our students with cultural opportunities that they otherwise might not experience. The Estes Hills PTA Cultural Enrichment Committee plans to use the grant to help fund four artists for eight shows during the 2016-2017 school year. Performances will take place in the gymnasium during the regular school day. For space considerations and developmental reasons, we divide the audience into two age groups consisting of the younger students (kindergarten through 2nd grade) and the older students (3rd grade through 5th grade). The 2016-2017 performances will be: David Gonzalez. On October 25, 2016, Mr. Gonzalez will perform "Aesop Bops" for our K-2nd grade students and "Maddog & Me" for our 3rd-5th grade students. A storyteller, musician, poet, and actor, Mr. Gonzalez will use his diverse talents to illustrate fables, myths, and stories that are tailor-made for each of his audiences: Aesop's fables for the younger students and stories reflecting on bullying and the power of kindness for the older students. Kuniko Yamamoto. Ms. Yamamoto will perform "Origami Tales" twice on November 15th 2016, once for students in grades K-2nd and once for students in grades 3rd-5th. During the show, students will learn about the world of origami. In Japanese, on means "to fold" and gami means "paper." Using a unique combination of origami, music, and audience participation, Ms. Yamamoto will introduce the students to Japanese culture and ancient Japan. A skilled storyteller, Ms. Yamamoto will incorporate character masks and puppets along with origami to breathe magic into Japanese mythology. Charles Pettee. Mr. Pettee will perform "Here the Sound" twice on January 10th, 2017, once for students in grades K-2nd and once for students in grades 3rd-5th. Using a banjo, harmonica, guitar, mandolin, and voice, as well as a variety of hats, Mr. Pettee will introduce students to the rich tapestry of music in the Carolinas, including the music of the Pilgrims, Native Americans, and African Americans. Mr. Pettee encourages rhythmic clapping and spontaneous discussion throughout his performances. Bright Star Children's Theatre. Bright Star Children's Theatre will perform "George Washington Carver & Friends" twice on March 1st, 2017, once for students in grades K- 2nd and once for students in grades 3rd-5th. Bright Star Children's Theatre will bring alive the stories of Booker T. Washington, Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, Madame C.J. Walker, and more, as told by George Washington Carver in a fast-paced and humorous theatrical production that will inspire and delight the students.