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Save Dan and Sasha!

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Manuel ortega
5 years ago

bring them back

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Rachael Keeler
5 years ago

Dan and Sasha are both talented artists and give so much to the entire Muscota community. I can't imagine the school without them!

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Maryorie Puello
5 years ago

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Gabrielle Bendiner-Viani
5 years ago

Music and art are integral parts of Muscota. They've been central to my son's learning for his three years at Muscota--and never more important than during remote learning this past spring. I would say that Dan's lessons and town halls in the midst of the pandemic crisis were one of the main things that kept my son feeling connected to his school community, feeling joyful about learning, and inspired to participate. As the pandemic continues, we need Dan and Sasha more than ever!

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Andie Hine
5 years ago

It would break the kids hearts to not have Dan and Sasha return to Muscota this year. During this difficult time for our children they need Dan and Sasha more than ever. Dan, in particular is really the drum beat of the school. When I ask my daughter what makes Muscota so awesome, Dan is one of the top three reasons. He is an incredible music teacher but so much more to our kids and the school community.

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Adam Karsten
5 years ago

Dan went out of his way to engage Muscota students through creative videos and private lessons. His contribution to their education has been invaluable.

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Karen Sieber Karsten
5 years ago Featured

Music under Dan has been invaluable to my children. Dan has spent hours during remote learning working with our children bringing them joy. Music and Art are integral parts of learning at Muscota and one of the main reasons we chose this school. Please reconsider.

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Anonymous
5 years ago

The art and music programs have been incredibly valuable for our daughter. It's inspired her and kept her so engaged and excited about school in general. Please, please give our school the funding to continue.

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Carlos Asencios
5 years ago

Please allow art and music teachers

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Eduardo Gallo
5 years ago

I have witnessed how important these two highly talented and creative teachers are to the academic success of our school and for to the emotional well-being of our children. We absolutely need them!

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Alexis Chiu
5 years ago Featured

Music and art may seem like a luxury but it’s part of the unique Muscota DNA that drew us to the school. Removing Dan and Sasha from Muscota would negatively affect the individual students and the entire school community. Please reconsider.

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Anonymous
5 years ago

Sasha is one of the best things about Muscota! Under her guidance, my daughter created some beautiful works of art!

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Bryan Mette
5 years ago

Arts curriculum is a vital part of our child’s education in the best of times. This year, with the world being in its current state, this educational component and emotional outlet is more important than ever. Our kids need the ability to process their emotions through the arts. Their classroom experience is very different. Their interactions with teachers and friends are very different. Their lives are very different. They need this.

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Michelle Byington
5 years ago

We need Dan! His town halls are one of the most important part of Muscota's culture.

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Erika
5 years ago

They are two excellent teachers and people. Children love and miss them.

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Shayla Rodriguez
5 years ago

Save the arts & music, our children need it!

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Stephanie Hitchcock
5 years ago

Dan and Sasha are essential to the development of our children especially in this trying time. Their role within our community is more than music teacher and art teacher our children need their special abilities to draw out our kids.

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Louisa Cruz-Acosta
5 years ago

So talented!

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Futoshi Miyai
5 years ago

I and my kid are very shocked to hear the news that Dan and Sasha may not be able to continue teaching at Muscota New School. Dan and Sasha have contributed to Muscota New School for many years to be a special place for children, and it's very sad for us to think that children studying at Muscota will not be able to enjoy their magical classes. Many children are psychologically upset under the current circumstances, and the children need Dan and Sasha like never before!

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John Wyszniewski
5 years ago Featured

Dan and Sasha are essential teachers. I believe that the Arts are necessary for my child's well being, especially during a pandemic. The arts provide a great deal of emotional support and have allowed my child to express and navigate their emotions.