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I just got the news that they are keeping Dan at Loomis and I honestly have tears in my eyes right now. It really shows what happens when we refuse to let them mess with our kids music education so thank you for sticking with me on this one. We …

May 11, 2013

Save Dan Peters- Loomis Elementary

Save Dan Peters- Loomis Elementary

🏆 Won — 831 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 3 months ago
We the parents and residents of Marple Newtown School District feel that the elimination of Dan Peters as a full time music teacher at Loomis Elementary is a huge mistake at the expense of our children. We are aware that adjustments need to be made to accommodate the budget but this action is moving our school in the wrong direction. The talent and creativity that Dan Peters provides affects the students in a positive manner. HE is the reason that a lot of our students even want to go to school. Since Dan Peters has been at Loomis we have heard nothing but wonderful things. It is so hard to find good committed teachers that actually have a true passion for what they do. Loomis has one of the best and we are at risk of losing him. Please sign this petition and let our voices be heard. We do not agree with the school board. We are honored to have Dan Peters at Loomis and will fight to keep him here! “Without music, life would be a mistake.” Friedrich Nietzsche

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April 9, 2013

Five hundred people just signed this and I am honestly sitting here kind of stunned because when I started this I really thought maybe my neighbors would notice but that is about it. It is just wild how much Dan means to all these families and every single notification makes my phone buzz like crazy which is actually the best kind of noise right now.

Reached 500 supporters

April 8, 2013

Reached 100 supporters

April 7, 2013

April 6, 2013

I was just looking at the count and saw we are almost at five hundred signatures which is honestly kind of wild because I remember when this was just an idea I had while pacing around my kitchen. We really need to keep this momentum going right now because I know the board is checking these numbers and they need to see that we are not going to just let this happen to Dan.

April 6, 2013

I keep refreshing the page and watching the counter tick up toward that first hundred mark which honestly feels huge given how fast this all started. If you have a second please just ping a neighbor or a friend and tell them what is happening with Dan because if we hit this goal before the next meeting it might actually make them pause long enough to listen to us.

6 Comments

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Tom Abbott
13 years ago Featured

Keep him at Loomis. Hes the best!

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Mike Kennedy
13 years ago Featured

Total joke. They keep spending money on new administrative offices but cut the people who actually teach our kids? Keep Dan Peters.

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Jennifer Coleman
13 years ago Featured

Mr peters is fantastic. cant imagine loomis without him.

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Lisa Pearson
13 years ago Featured

Music is so important for these kids and Dan puts his heart into every single class. Bring him back full time immediately.

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Dave McCarthy
13 years ago Featured

Ridiculous decision. We need more teachers like him not less. The board needs to open their eyes and look at what the community actually wants.

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Sarah Stokes
13 years ago Featured

My son has been struggling in school all year and Mr. Peters is the only reason he is actually excited to get up in the morning. Stop cutting the music program!

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