Reinstate Suzuki Strings In Jamestown Elementary Public Schools

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   Name: James Beal on Oct 11, 2012

   Comments: This is a very useful and important program for the musical arts and should be part of the JPS course offering.

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   Name: Lori Knepshield Pumford on Oct 11, 2012

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   Name: Karen Boyd on Oct 11, 2012

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   Name: Norma Dejoy on Oct 11, 2012

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5. 55
   Name: Anonymous on Oct 12, 2012

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6. 56
   Name: Anonymous on Oct 12, 2012

   Comments: This is a very valuable program in the face of CCLS.

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7. 57
   Name: Cindy Chen on Oct 12, 2012

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   Name: Craig Ridgway on Oct 12, 2012

   Comments: Music has shown to increase learning in a variety of areas - mathematical, spatial, analytic, as wll as fostering reposibility, collaboration, discipline...how can someone justify cutting a musical gem like this for our children?

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   Name: Mr. & Mrs. Charles McNeal on Oct 12, 2012

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    Name: Julia Ciesla-Hanley on Oct 12, 2012

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    Name: Patricia D Hanson on Oct 12, 2012

    Comments: Investing in the children is and always has been the best investment that we make in our lives.

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12. 62
    Name: Kim Bunce on Oct 12, 2012

    Comments: We need more parents like you to stand up for the arts in public schools today more than ever. Thank you for your efforts.

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13. 63
    Name: Joanne Murray on Oct 12, 2012

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14. 64
    Name: Kevin And Karen Boyd on Oct 12, 2012

    Comments: The arts program at Jamestown schools should have its Suzuki string program reinstated. Music students in the high school are often among the best academically, (often in math), and they stay in school and graduate. Suzuki programs get kids interested and involved in playing music at a young age. This can lead to a lifetime of success and satisfaction. I urge the Board of Education to reconsider.

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15. 65
    Name: Thompson Hanks on Oct 12, 2012

    Comments: learning music (esp playing) is good for the body, soul, and mind. Children deserve it. It will enrich them throughout their lives.

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16. 66
    Name: Thompson Hanks on Oct 12, 2012

    Comments: learning music (esp playing) is good for the body, soul, and mind. Children deserve it. It will enrich them throughout their lives.

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17. 67
    Name: Suellen Carlson on Oct 12, 2012

    Comments: JPS has had the powerhouse music program in large part because of the Suzuki program. We have had many young people who go on to major in music, become music teachers, orchestra and band members, and go on to instill the values they learned in Jamestown, in all regions of the country. I dare say that many of the first chairs in either band or orchestra began their careers playing "Twinkle". Suzuki violin and Nina Karbacka provided wonderful opportunities for my daughter. I would hope that you would re-think taking Suzuki out of the school system and provide a registered Suzuki teacher. Every child in the district deserves this musical foundation.

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18. 68
    Name: Kimberly Lombard on Oct 12, 2012

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19. 69
    Name: Dawn Rae Eklum on Oct 12, 2012

    Comments: Please reinstate the Suzuki program to its past and important place in the Jamestown public school.

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20. 70
    Name: Hillary Meyer on Oct 13, 2012

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21. 71
    Name: Marygrace Anderson on Oct 13, 2012

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22. 72
    Name: Terri L Garcia on Oct 13, 2012

    Comments: I have been involved with Suzuki strings for many years now, first as a parent, now as a Grandparent. My sister and two oldest sons and also my daughter took lessons with Mrs. Nina Karbacka .She made it fun and was very encouraging. They are now grown with children of their own. As I said one of my Grandchildren plays violin. The others will not have that chance,if you do not reinstate this program. Please do this for them. It is very IMPORTANT their grades improve,concentration is highly increased as well as motor skills and self confidence. again please reinstate this program sincerely, Terri Garcia

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23. 73
    Name: Luis Garcia on Oct 13, 2012

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    Name: Thomas Hnter on Oct 13, 2012

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    Name: Francy Swartz on Oct 13, 2012

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26. 76
    Name: Donald Ray on Oct 13, 2012

    Comments: Music is an important part of growth and learning.

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    Name: Peter Rosado on Oct 13, 2012

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28. 78
    Name: Glenna Marfink on Oct 13, 2012

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    Name: Mary Ann D Godlewski on Oct 13, 2012

    Comments: Please reconsider this!!!!

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    Name: Kathy Eklum on Oct 13, 2012

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31. 81
    Name: Stefanie Pocza on Oct 13, 2012

    Comments: my daughter plays and loves it!

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    Name: Allison Sanford on Oct 13, 2012

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    Name: Kate Foti on Oct 13, 2012

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34. 84
    Name: Dave Labadie on Oct 13, 2012

    Comments: My father and uncle both played the violin from childhood. I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to better themselves through music.

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    Name: Denise Lynn Hutchison on Oct 13, 2012

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    Name: Dakota Hunter on Oct 14, 2012

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    Name: Lorie Hallmark on Oct 14, 2012

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    Name: Carl Restivo on Oct 14, 2012

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    Name: Anonymous on Oct 14, 2012

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    Name: Patricia Spencer on Oct 15, 2012

    Comments: Excellent program-teaching valuable skills whch carry over to the classroom.

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    Name: Susan Ewing on Oct 15, 2012

    Comments: My brother is a Suzuki instructor and I have seen first-hand what the program has meant to his many students over the years.

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42. 92
    Name: Anonymous on Oct 15, 2012

    Comments: I think this is a great program and it is a mistake to end.

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43. 93
    Name: Linda Didomizio on Oct 15, 2012

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    Name: Ann F. Mudge on Oct 15, 2012

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45. 95
    Name: Ann F. Mudge on Oct 15, 2012

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46. 96
    Name: Eric Maloney on Oct 16, 2012

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    Name: Carrie Elleman on Oct 16, 2012

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    Name: Janice Carlson on Oct 16, 2012

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    Name: ROBERT M. FRITZ on Oct 16, 2012

    Comments: Please click on the petitions link included in my last post "http://www.ipetitions.com/widget/view/493717" and sign the petition to support reinstating the Suzuki Violin program back in to the Jamestown Public Schools curriculum. The school board decided to pull the Suzuki program, after more than 30 years of phenomenal teaching (provided by Mrs. Nina Karbacka), from the educational program this year. They are not accepting any NEW students for the program. For the future of our city's youth, especially the youth in our impoverished areas of town, they need to reinstate this program. Music enrichment is so important for developing reasoning skills. It also teaches children discipline and encourages them to persevere, to turn dreams into goals. I would also like to see posts from musicians that include what music did for them as a child. We need your help and support to get this program going again! Thank you in advance.

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    Name: Bryan Eckenrode on Oct 16, 2012

    Comments: Does the Board of Education realize what they are doing? Jamestown is about lose one of it's most valuable assets. There have been many students who started in this program and have gone on to become professional musicians. These actions will greatly impact the quality of life in the Jamestown area. Do not lose this program!

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