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Restore K-6 Arts Funding in Avon

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Sharon Mattingly
10 years ago

Many jobs require the creativity and imagination learned through the arts. These are job skills and not nonproductive "fun" time.

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Paula wareen
10 years ago

Education is so much more than traditional subjects. Most of my life lessons and molding to the person I am today is more a result of performing arts than studies.

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Madison Zoller-Bousum
10 years ago

Save the arts!!!! Our kids NEED them!!!!

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Anonymous
10 years ago

Performing arts is critical to the children's overall education. Studies have shown that students that participate in music have higher academic levels of achievement. We NEED to save the world class performing arts program in Avon Schools!!!

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Jennifer Drier
10 years ago Featured

My children have always been a part of the performing arts. We are all born with gifts. Some can kick and catch a ball while others can calculate or play the oboe. Regardless of one's talents, all deserve the same opportunities to thrive. Music has been life changing for my children.

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Anonymous
10 years ago

When arts are lost, creativity is lost. When creativity is lost one doesn't learn free thinking and problem solving. Save the arts!

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Richard G Biever
10 years ago

Arts are every bit as important to developing creativity and critical thinking in young minds, especially, as science, technology, engineering and math. If nothing else, arts need to be and can easily be incorporated into the other studies.

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Bryce Gregory
10 years ago

As a current musician the arts are needed in school, wether to influence children through the discipline of an instrument, or through the proven psychological effects that have been sustained in the learning environments.

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Hilary Eppley
10 years ago

I have a 1st grader who loves art and has been playing the cello for 3 years. I see those things (particularly practicing cello) a a critical part of his development--I see what he gains (patience, perseverance, self esteem) from being challenged as he masters new pieces. I would like these opportunities to be available sooner for any student in the school distract. Not everyone has the means or time for private lessons away from the public school system. Music and art have been such an enriching part of my own life and they played a significant role my own successes (in science!)

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Herb Denny
10 years ago

Keep art alive. We all benefit from art. Imagine your life without it.

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Elliot
10 years ago

avon performing arts is amazing why not find it?

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Michael Johnson
10 years ago

Fund this like it is the most important thing in the world, your life.

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Kara Mason
10 years ago

The arts at Avon made me everything I am today. Some of the best faculty and experiences offered at the schools.

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Wayne Hemrick
10 years ago

Bring the arts back!!

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Suzy Stidham
10 years ago

ALL aspects of education are equally important.

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Oma Buckner
10 years ago

As a music teacher I see the joy that young people and adults as well feel when they can sing, play and instrument and/or paint and draw. Things my adults learned when they were younger has helped them continue their music skills and music ministry playing handbells. Younger kids are learning to apply the skills they are learning in school now. Fun seeing and hearing the beat go on.

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Amanda Nickels
10 years ago Featured

I am an alumni of Avon High School and was involved in the performing art as a color guard member. It helped me grow into a strong and self confident woman. I am enjoying sharing this experience with my own daughters.

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Sarah Morgan
10 years ago

As a former Avon student who was a part of the orchestra program, I've experienced first hand how incorporating arts (specifically musical/performing arts, but this applies to all different forms of art) into an education can really enhance and transform a student, and I believe arts education is a very important aspect of schooling.

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Lisa France
10 years ago

Provide more funding for the arts. It relieves stress & anxiety even for the youngest elementary kids

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Darcy Spees
10 years ago

The Arts are a vital part if my children's education. They have found their niche in orchestra!