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Project/Program <br />Summary <br />McDougle Elementary School PTA seeks funding to enrich our curriculum <br />with cultural arts experiences for our students. <br />1) Fourth-grade students will engage in a transformative pottery project, <br />creating clay face jugs under the guidance of art teacher Alice Zincone and <br />local potter Jason Abide. Rooted in African and slave culture in North <br />Carolina, students will explore the legacy of "Dave the Potter" and Jim <br />McDowell through videos and hands-on creation, firing their pieces in our <br />school's kiln. <br />2) MES eagerly anticipates Mr. Phillip Shabazz's return for a poetry <br />residency with our fifth-grade students. His expertise in creative writing <br />empowers students to express themselves through poetry, fostering <br />confidence and literary skills. Each student will craft and refine a personal <br />poem, supported by Mr. Shabazz's engaging mentoring approach, <br />strengthening connections within our school community. <br />3) Diali Cissokho, an esteemed African drummer, will lead a school-wide <br />assembly and workshop for our third graders, exploring African rhythms and <br />the Kora. Through interactive sessions, students will learn traditional <br />rhythms and songs, enhancing their cooperative skills and cultural <br />appreciation. <br />4) Carlota Santana Spanish Dance Company will grace MES with a <br />captivating assembly, showcasing the passion and power of Flamenco <br />dance. This cultural immersion will inspire students, celebrating diversity <br />and artistic expression. <br />These initiatives aim to broaden students' cultural horizons, foster <br />creativity, and promote community cohesion through engaging arts <br />education experiences. <br />Project Start Date <br />(no earlier than July <br />1, 2024) <br />August 26, 2024 <br />Project End Date (no <br />later than June 30, <br />2025) <br />June 12, 2025 <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 59ACB4ED-D5D7-45C2-B84C-BF8208274E4B