Reinstate Suzuki Strings In Jamestown Elementary Public Schools

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   Name: Voyl T Mecham on Oct 6, 2012

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   Name: Ronit Mecham on Oct 6, 2012

   Comments: BECAUSE EVERY CHILD IN JAMESTOWN DESERVES THIS FINE OPPORTUNITY

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   Name: SHANNON RENEE CARD on Oct 8, 2012

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   Name: Richard Thompson on Oct 8, 2012

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   Name: Chloe Smith on Oct 8, 2012

   Comments: My daughter has benefited greatly from her experience as a suzuki student. She has learned to play an impressive range of songs. In addition, it has increased her confidence by allowing her to play publicly in our community. Through the Suzuki Strings Program, she has been able to meet professional musicians which has enhanced her love of music. She has been taught by wonderful teachers and also has developed positive friendships with her peers. In conclusion, music lessons help our children build confidence and communication skills, develop and fine tune listening skills and promote creativity.

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   Name: Alda Brown on Oct 8, 2012

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   Name: Alexis Singleton on Oct 8, 2012

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   Name: Anonymous on Oct 9, 2012

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   Name: Anonymous on Oct 9, 2012

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    Name: Susan Mistretta on Oct 9, 2012

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    Name: Shane Hawkins on Oct 9, 2012

    Comments: I fully support all efforts to maintain the Suzuki program and other music and arts programs in our local schools. The arts help build creative problem solvers, which have value and are desperately needed in every career field and sector of the community.

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    Name: Barry Meyer on Oct 9, 2012

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    Name: Terra Marra on Oct 9, 2012

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    Name: Tracie Arthurs on Oct 9, 2012

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    Name: Gordia K Thompson on Oct 9, 2012

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    Name: Anonymous on Oct 9, 2012

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    Name: Richard Lundquist on Oct 10, 2012

    Comments: I am a retired music educator, taxpayer, and parent of a former Suzuki student in College as a music major who gives some of the credit for his success to the Jamestown Suzuki program. I would gladly pay a little more in my school taxes to support this program.

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    Name: Angela McVey on Oct 10, 2012

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    Name: Eileen Widen on Oct 10, 2012

    Comments: What is accomplished in a young child's education pays off three fold in their adolescent years and ultimately is more cost efficient in the long run. Cultural learning enhances and completes the whole eduation of a child.and/or a young adult..

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    Name: Michelle Carlson on Oct 10, 2012

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    Name: Kathryn Fox on Oct 10, 2012

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    Name: Nathan H. Bell on Oct 10, 2012

    Comments: Please reinstate the Suzuki Strings Program.

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    Name: Anonymous on Oct 10, 2012

    Comments: I do not live in Jamestown and do not have children in the school district, but I do strongly believe in the Suzuki method. I believe the Suzuki method was extremely effective in teaching my visually impaired daughter (now 22 years old) to play the piano and pursue her passion in music.

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    Name: Anonymous on Oct 10, 2012

    Comments: Please consider reinstating the Suzuki Strings Program as music education is invaluable to youth development and for some, this may be the only opportunity to be exposed to a program that develops self confidence, teamwork and parental involvement.

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    Name: Anonymous on Oct 10, 2012

    Comments: My daughter benefited from the Suzuki program, and we both enjoyed learning together -- M-i-s-s-i-s-s-i-p-p-i Hot Dog!

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    Name: Anonymous on Oct 10, 2012

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    Name: Jill Johnson on Oct 10, 2012

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    Name: Nat Carlson on Oct 10, 2012

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    Name: Anonymous on Oct 10, 2012

    Comments: Please keep Suzuki alive for our youth in the JPS system.

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    Name: Carolyn Barnes on Oct 10, 2012

    Comments: As a retired Southwestern elementary music teacher I have to agree with the outstanding benefits of Suzuki instruction which carries over to all core subjects in school. What other training could substitute as well for a modest price? In addition it develops character, discipline, team work, analysis, aural, visual, and physical elements. This approach has long term benefits for all and should align well with Jamestown's educational goals.

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    Name: Anne And James Walsh on Oct 10, 2012

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    Name: Paulette Robichaud on Oct 10, 2012

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    Name: Kim Malarkey on Oct 11, 2012

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    Name: Catharine Regis-Green on Oct 11, 2012

    Comments: As a string music teacher in Jamestown Public Schools from 1992 to 2010 & as a Suzuki string music teacher in JPS for thirteen of those years, I heartily endorse the reinstatement of the full Suzuki program in JPS with a certified Suzuki educator. Learning to play an instrument by ear at a young age using the Suzuki method has been a cornerstone of our music education in Jamestown since 1976 & has enhanced students’ achievement in academics at all levels & in our middle school & high school orchestras, bands & choruses. The strong belief that this musical advantage should be open to all JPS elementary students, regardless of income, motivated us to buy school instruments. Please support Suzuki music instruction as a great value to children in our public schools for a myriad of reasons; it has been a gem in our JPS musical heritage & another great reason to live in Jamestown. Please go to the following sites for more information about Suzuki music education: http://suzukiassociation.org/ http://suzukiassociation.org/teachers/twinkler/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_method

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    Name: Andrew Bennett on Oct 11, 2012

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    Name: Rachel Curtin on Oct 11, 2012

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    Name: Joe Braeger on Oct 11, 2012

    Comments: If this program goes away, or is diminished in any way, the artistic future of Jamestown is at risk.

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    Name: Hannah Bailey on Oct 11, 2012

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    Name: Amy Gier on Oct 11, 2012

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    Name: Anonymous on Oct 11, 2012

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    Name: Anonymous on Oct 11, 2012

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    Name: MR. AND MRS DELVIN ABBEY on Oct 11, 2012

    Comments: Jamestown area has long been known for its Arts, not only the visual arts but for it's great support for music, The Suzuki Program has been an integral part for training the up and coming future worthwhile citizens of our region. WE MUST SUPPORT IT! Training in music enforces many disciplines and learning endeavors in it's students. It is a valuable tool in education, giving the joy of good music to future generations is important to all.

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    Name: Kathleen Bohlen on Oct 11, 2012

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    Name: James Foley on Oct 11, 2012

    Comments: Bring back this important program!

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    Name: Cindy Chang on Oct 11, 2012

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    Name: Daland R. Perry on Oct 11, 2012

    Comments: Music is the only universal language. Life without music is not living.

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    Name: Mark Bush on Oct 11, 2012

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    Name: Tammy Samuelson on Oct 11, 2012

    Comments: My duaghter started out in the Suzuki program when she was in kindergarten in 2001. She continues to play violin in her junior year, It has helped her in all academic areas and has also been an enjoyable experience for her. Playuing an instrument is something you can do for your entire life, vs playing a sport. Many of these students are out current high school orchestra students. This is where they get their start. If you close this program what is to happen to our orchestras? Please think before you pull the plug.

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    Name: Philip L. Warner on Oct 11, 2012

    Comments: Students benefit from this program and it needs to be kept.

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    Name: Stephen R. Swanson on Oct 11, 2012

    Comments: It is ABSOLUTELY a no Brainer, Our Children Deserve this ARTISTIC opportunity

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