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O R A H G E COUNTY A R T$ SPRING,2013 GRANT AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 29th day of July, 2013, by and between Orange County
("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission ("Arts Commission") and
Carrboro Elementary School ("Grant Recipient").
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission is a countywide arts agency that ensures the growth of
local arts experiences by providing funding and support for diverse high quality programs and
prof ects.
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission administers the Spring and Fall Arts Grants Program
to provide economic opportunities to Orange County artists and non-profit organizations
coordinating arts projects benefiting the citizens of Orange County.
WHEREAS, the Spring Arts Grants Program is supported by Arts Commission with
funds from the Grassroots Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of the
Department of Cultural Resources and the National Endowment for the Arts.
WHEREAS, the Grant Recipient was selected by the Arts Commission to receive the
Spring Arts Grant through the procedures duly adopted by the Arts Commission; and
WHEREAS, both parties wish to promote and maintain the integrity and clarity of the
Grant Recipient's ideas and statements and delineate the Grant Recipient's obligations to the
County;
NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the Grant Recipient, for the consideration and
under the conditions hereinafter set forth, agree as follows:
1. Approved Grant Project. Grant funds are provided under this Agreement for the project
("Project") described in the Grant Recipient's Grant Application, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
2. Grant Award. Grant funds in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)
have been awarded by the Arts Commission to the Grant Recipient for the approved
Project. These funds must be matched at least dollar-for-dollar with cash from the Grant
Recipient's funds not derived from either Orange County appropriations or the North
Carolina Arts Council.
3. Contingency. This grant is contingent on North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots
Program funding to the Arts Commission. Final decisions on Grassroots Program funds
to the North Carolina Arts Council are subject to approval by the North Carolina General
Assembly.
4. Responsibilities of the Grant Recipient
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A. Implementation. The Project implementation shall take place between July 1,
2013 and June 30, 2014. The Project shall be implemented in the manner
described in Exhibit A. Time is of the essence in the implementation of the
Project.
B. Modifications to project. Grant Recipient shall present major changes to the
original proposal, including but not limited to changes in design, implementation
schedule and increase in Project budget by more than 10%, in writing to the Arts
Commission for approval. Arts Commission shall approve or disapprove Grant
Recipient's request for modifications within seven (7) days of receipt thereof.
Consent to project modifications shall not be unreasonably withheld. Arts
Commission's decisions shall be in writing. In the event the Arts Commission
fails to approve or disapprove the requested modifications within the time stated
herein,the modifications shall be deemed approved.
C. Non—assi ent. The grant cannot be assigned or transferred to a different project
or artist without prior written approval of the Arts Commission.
D. Records. Grant Recipient must maintain records and other evidence pertaining
to costs incurred and revenues acquired during the Project implementation. Grant
Recipient shall maintain financial records pertaining to the Project for three (3)
years from the date of this Agreement, in case of audit.
E. Use of Funds. Grant Recipient shall not use the grant funds to repay outstanding
taxes or other debts of any nature. The grants shall be utilized solely for the
purpose of implementing the Project and Project related expenses.
F. Final Report. Grant Recipient shall submit to the Arts Commission a Final Report
on July 7, 2014 The Final Report shall be in the format required by the
North Carolina Arts Council. Failure to submit the Final Report or late
submission of the Final Report, for any reason, shall be grounds for denial and/or
cancellation of grant funds for the Project and future grant proposals.
5. Responsibilities of the Arts Commission
A. Pae. The Arts Commission shall release the grant funds in the amount of
$1,000 to the Grant Recipient.
6. Publicity
A. Acknowled eg ment. Credit must be given to the Orange County Arts
Commission using the Arts Commission logo and if State funds are received
to the North Carolina Grassroots Program in brochures, news releases,
programs, and all other printed and online publications. Copies of such printed
materials must accompany the evaluation report. When no printed information is
used, verbal credit shall be given. In addition, all print and promotional material
must include the following credit line(check all that apply):
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i. County Funds Only. "This program is supported by the Orange
County Arts Commission. "
ii. x North Carolina Arts Council Funding. "This program is supported by the
Orange County Arts Commission with funds from the Grassroots Program of
the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency. "
B. The Grant Recipient must enter all events, exhibits and performances open to the
public and related to this grant award on the ExploreChapelHillARTS.com
website and display ExploreChapelHil ARTS.com publicity materials
(postcards, brochures, etc.) prominently and consistently at their venue or
performance space. In addition, the Grant Recipient must add a link to the
ExploreChapelHillARTS.com (ExploreChapelHillARTS.com logo preferred)
to their main webpage. The Grant Recipient shall contact the Orange County Arts
Commission for replacement ExploreChapelHillARTS.com publicity materials.
7. Indemnity. The Grant Recipient agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County, the
Arts Commission and the North Carolina Arts Council and their officers and employees
from any and all claims or actual injury, damage or loss to a person, or real or personal
property that results from or is in any way connected to the use of the grant funds.
8. Independent Contractor. The Grant Recipient is an independent contractor and not an
employee, agent or other representative of the County and/or the Arts Commission.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create the relationship of
principal and agent, or employer and employee, between Grant Recipient and Arts
Commission or Orange County Government. Grant Recipient understands and agrees
that he/she is not authorized to incur any expenses or any liability whatsoever on behalf
of the County or the Arts Commission and has no authority, expressed or implied, to
obligate or make representations on behalf of the County or the Arts Commission. In
addition, Grant Recipient agrees to maintain his or her own worker's compensation
insurance for himself/herself and his or her employees for the duration of the art work's
installation.
9. Termination
A. In the event of any of the circumstances set forth below (hereinafter referred to as
"default"), the Arts Commission may immediately terminate this Agreement:
(i) Any fraudulent representation in any verification required to obtain
payment under this Agreement or other dishonesty on a material matter
relating to the performance of services under this Agreement.
(ii) Nonperformance, incomplete service or performance, or failure to
satisfactorily perform any part of the Project or to comply with any
provision of this Agreement, as determined by the Arts Commission in its
sole discretion.
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(iii) Failure to adhere to the terms of applicable county, state or federal laws,
regulations, or stated public policy.
B. In the event of default by the Grant Recipient, the Arts Commission has the
discretion to elect to terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part and/or require
the Grant Recipient to repay the grant funds within seven (7) from written notice
of default or allow the grant recipient the opportunity to cure the default. This
clause shall not be interpreted to limit the County's or the Arts Commission's
remedies in law or in equity.
10. Miscellaneous.
A. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the attachments contain the final and
entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this
Agreement. All modifications and amendments to this Agreement shall be in
writing. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors
and assigns.
B. Governine Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws
of the State of North Carolina and the Orange County.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Orange County and the Grant Recipient have signed this Grant
Agreement, effective on the last date this Agreement is signed by both parties as indicated by the
dates set forth under signatures below.
For nd on behalf of he ant Recipie
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Carrboro ementary School Date
For and on behalf of Orange County Government
Frank W. d1ifton, Co y anager Date
For and on behalf of Orange County Arts Commission/approved as to technical content
Steve Brantley,Economic Developmen rector Date
Appr d as orm and legal sufficiency
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Annette M. oore, Staff Attorney Date
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This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget
and Fiscal Control Act r� /
Clarence G. Grier,Administrative and Financial Services Date
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ORANGE COUNTY ARTS 2013-14 Application Form
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ORANGE COUNTY ARTS Orange County Arts Commission
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Promoting the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
Evaluation Criteria
• Artistic merit of program.
• Populations served—impact for geographic &traditionally under-served populations.
• Feasibility of proposed activity &effectiveness in providing high-impact arts experiences in schools.
• Cooperation between schools and artists.
• Evidence of feasibility of program, community support, and responsiveness to community needs.
• Integration of arts program into grade-level appropriate curriculum.
1 Applicant information
Applicant Name Carrboro Elementary School
Mailing Address 400 Shelton Street Carrboro NC 27510
Daytime Phone (919) 968-3652 Fax Number 919-969-2476
Email Address ,yaserna(a)chccs.k12.nc.us(Principal) Web Site http://ces.chccs.k12.nc.us/home
Project Director Lynn Weller Title PTA Vice President/PTA Cultural Arts Representative
DUNS Number
2 Project Director Information
Project Director Home Address 211 Wild Oak Ln. Carrboro, NC 27510
Daytime Phone 919-606-0836 Evening Phone 919-933-7635
Email Address lynnweller(&-gmail.com
3 Grant Request Summary
Arts Program Grant Request $1.000.00
Total Cash Match $2.200.00
Total Organizational Budget 2011-2012 $53.151.00
(PTSA/Culturai Enrichment 2012-2013 $60,301.24
Committee/Arts Program) 2013-2014 Not finalized vet. Available June 2013
Summary Statement for Proposed Uses of Arts in Education Grant Carrboro Elementary School is
requesting funding assistance to bring two performance groups to our school Felix Pitre is a Latin
American storyteller and musician and Soul Street Dance Company_is a hip-hop and break dancing
group We believe both shows offer unique cultural perspectives that will help us continue our multi-
cultural tradition and provide fun, high-impact arts programming at our school.
Questions? Call us at(919) 968-2011 • Deliver Application to: 501 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
Carrboro Elementary School Arts in Education Application
I. School Profile
Carrboro Elementary School has been serving Pre-K-5th grade students in the heart of Carrboro,N.C.
for over 50 years. The school offers both traditional and Dual Language instruction and takes pride in
an exceptional school community and a commitment to all children and families,particularly low-
income and Latino/Burmese families.
Carrboro Elementary is one of the most diverse schools in our school district with many languages
being spoken, but the two primary languages other than English are Spanish and Burmese/Karen. Our
Dual Language program is an English-Spanish immersion program with the goal of bilingual/biliteracy
and multi-culturalism by the time students exit elementary school. The program is fully implemented
with two-three classes at each grade level Pre-K-5. In most of the Dual Language classrooms,half of
the students are native English speakers and half are native Spanish speakers. This results in a strong
sense of culture for the Spanish speaking families and more opportunity for cultural exchange.
Carrboro Elementary is committed to ensuring that all students obtain the necessary academic skills
and knowledge within the context of culturally responsive classrooms. To achieve this goal, our staff
examines racial issues in our school in order to remove barriers for all students. A critical part of this
goal is to teach all children and adults to learn to value, appreciate and work with others who may not
share the same culture or language. To this goal, students experience information about different
cultures through cultural exchanges, guest experts from other cultures, and the day-to-day classroom
collaboration with students and teachers from different cultures. Cultural arts performances are also an
important way students learn about other cultures as they are exposed to a wide range of artists and art
forms from around the world.
Carrboro Elementary is strongly based in our community. Many parents report they are happy and feel
welcome in our school. Latino families are involved in school functions and volunteering thanks to
bilingual school personnel who can support their home language. Specific programs like the RISE
(Racial Intervention to Support Education) African American family support group, and Padres Unidos
(Parents United) for Spanish and English speaking families in the Dual Language program involve
many families. The school celebrates African American and Hispanic heritage months and Latino and
Burmese family events are successful in involving a wide variety of families within the school setting.
An annual event that demonstrates both the diversity present at Carrboro Elementary and the sense of
community is the "A Taste of Carrboro"dinner. In 2013 over 55 families prepared dishes, including
food from Brazil, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Libya, Mexico, Peru,the Philippines, Poland, South
Africa, Thailand, the UK, Vietnam and more. There was also a variety of cultural traditions including
Jewish, Gay Pride, and Southern, among many others. Following the food and socializing, students
performed dances from West Africa, the Philippines, and a traditional May Pole dance. This event not
only raised funds for the school, but it was a great opportunity for families to get together and share
their cultures.
In 2012-2013, Carrboro Elementary School served approximately 632 students in Pre-K-5. The
demographics are similar to the demographics as below.
Carrboro Elementary School Arts in Education Application 5/21/13
Subgroup Number % of school population
Total 608 100%
White 344 57%
Black 61 10%
Hispanic 153 25%
Asian 31 5%
Multi Racial 19 3%
ESL 164 27%
Male 322 53%
Female 286 47%
Free/Reduced lunch 36%
II. Carrboro Elementary School's Arts Programs
Arts programming is an integral part of learning at Carrboro Elementary and we try to provide diverse
ways for students to be exposed to art, music,theater and dance. Our arts programs are also an
important way that students learn about other cultures. Students attend Art and Music classes for 45
minutes each week. In Music they study different types of music and the music of a variety of cultures.
In Art they use paint, drawing, clay, fibers and mixed medium and study and learn about artists,
cultures and types of art.
Carrboro Elementary's dance teacher teaches dance to students as a way of learning about other
cultures and increasing levels of physical activity. Dances this year have been from a wide range of
countries including several Spanish speaking countries, Africa, Ireland, and a traditional maypole
dance. Students attend dance twice a week for 30 minutes at a time.
In our extra-curricular theater program, students have created and produced full-length theatrical
productions for the past three years including"Suessical Jr.," "The Jungle Book" and"School House
Rock." This year, 116 students created and produced"School House Rock," after school, over a three-
month period. Please see attached photo of the "School House Rock"cast on stage. The school
community provided impressive support of close to $3,000 in donations and services. The school has
received support to put on a production of"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"in 2013/2014.
Carrboro Elementary also has art programming during the summer. In 2012,an "Art in Literature"
camp was run through the Ackland Art Museum and focused on art found in literature. Campers
learned to recognize artists, analyze art techniques, and create their own art. Campers also spent a day
at the Ackland Art Museum. In the 2013 camp series, we will run the"Art in Literature"camp again
as well as adding a Photography camp that teaches about art through abstract photography of the
school and community.
III. Proposed Use of Grant Funds
Performance artists who visit our school bring their unique perspectives on multicultural education
through music, dance and storytelling. We are requesting the assistance of the Orange County Arts
Commission in bringing two performance groups to Carrboro Elementary. We believe that the two
groups we have chosen will have an enormous impact on our students who are already prepared by the
global world view they have been exposed to and the variety of art experiences they have received at
our school.
Felix Pitre is a Latin American storyteller and musician. His"Stories& Songs of Latin America" show
will be a wonderful fit for our school with our large Latino community and our extensive study of the
Spanish language and Latin American culture. We plan to host Mr. Pitre for two shows for$1,500.
Carrboro Elementary School Arts in Education Application 5/21/13 '
Please find attached information Felix Pitre's shows and a photo of the performer. At the time of
writing this grant,there was no audio or video available. A YouTube video is available of Felix Pitre
performing"Stories& Songs of Latin America": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHCmRwT7tAc.
The other group we would like to bring to our school is the Soul Street Dance Company, a hip-
hop/break dancing group of young men who were formerly considered at risk, found focus through
dance, and are now working as professionals. Soul Street Dance Company will demonstrate varied
dance styles and their distinctive features and origins. We believe this high energy,participatory show
with dances and music from many cultures is a great fit for our school and will have a high impact on
our students. We plan to host two Soul Street Dance Company shows for$1,700.
After careful consideration, we have decided that Felix Pitre and Soul Street Dance Company closely
align with our curriculum objectives at Carrboro Elementary. Carrboro Elementary adheres to the
North Carolina Standard Course of Study for guidance in curriculum standards. An essential learning
outcome in the State arts curriculum is 1.C.1 Understand cultural, historical, and interdisciplinary
connections with dance. The objective of recognizing how dance is used in the customs and
traditions of various cultures will be fulfilled through the vibrant performance of the Soul Street
Dancers. In this show, male street dancers perform a contemporary mix of Street Dance from Brazil's
Capoeira to New York's break dance, using music ranging from Vivaldi to Michael Jackson.
Another standard is K.CRA Understand global, interdisciplinary, and 21St century connections
with music. Felix Pitre's interactive program uses music, storytelling,puppetry and instruments to
bring the culture of Latin America to life and further a better understanding of the people and their
customs. This show will work well to fulfill the objective of recognizing the relationships between
music and concepts from other areas of the world.
We are asking for$1,000 to help us host these two artists in our school's auditorium. We plan to host
two Felix Pitre shows in November 2013, following Hispanic Heritage month. In late February or
early March 2014 we will host Soul Street Dance Company for two shows.
The Carrboro Elementary PTA has raised funds to sponsor similar shows in the past. In the 2012/2013
school year we hosted Hobey Ford for his multi-media puppet show called Migration, Donna
Washington, a storyteller and multicultural folklorist, and Ballet Folklorio who performed authentic
regional dances of Mexico. Artists typically do two performances in our auditorium, one for Pre-K-2nd
grade with approximately 372 students attending and another for 3'd-5' grade with approximately 260
students attending. The demographics of the audience is described on page 1 of this application.
Carrboro Elementary is well equipped to host these exciting groups. Our school has a performance
stage that can easily accommodate the casts of each group. The administrative staff of our school fully
supports our efforts to bring these groups to our school. Our Parent Teacher Association is prepared to
host the events, and the art and music departments are prepared to help finalize details of the shows.
Once funding is secure,the PTA will disseminate information to school administrators and teachers
that describes the performances and includes study guides aligned with our curriculum goals.
Carrboro Elementary is very excited about the opportunity to apply for funding which would facilitate
bringing these exciting artists to our school. The lives of students and families would be greatly
enriched if we could host these events. The PTA is prepared to raise the matching funds if we were to
be awarded monies from the Orange County Arts Commission.
Financial Information
Please provide a projected budget for your proposed project utilizing the format below.
Project Expenses Cash = Grant Amount + Applicant
Expenses Requested Cash Match
A Personnel
Administrative staff
Artistic staff $3,200.00 $1,000.00 $2,200.00
Technical/Production staff
B Outside Fees and Services
Artistic contracts
Other contracts:
C Space Rental
D Travel
E Marketing
F Remaining Project Expenses
G Total Cash Expenses $3,200.00 - $1,000.00 + $2,200.00
Project Income Cash Income
A Admissions
B Contracted Services Revenue
C Other Revenue(specify)
D Private Support
Corporate support
Foundation support
Other private support
E Government Support
Federal
State/regional(not including this request)
Local(not including this request)
F Applicant Cash $2,200.00
G Grant Amount Requested $1,000.00
in this application
H Total Cash Income $3,200.00
(must equal Total Cash Expenses,
Item G above)
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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE FUNDED
Carrboro Elementary School PTA
Budget for 2011-12
for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30,2012
2011-2012
DESCRIPTION BUDGET
REVENUE:
2009.10 CARRY-OVER
Total Carry-over' $18,761.22
FUND RAISING
Book Fair(gross) $2,500.00
Book Fair Expense
Buy a Kid a Book $0.00
Buy a Kid a Book Expense
CubWeadSpidt Wear(gross) $500.00
Cub/Spint Wear Expense
School Fair&Raffle(gross) $9,000.00
School Fair&Raffle Expense
School Pictures $2,000.00
School Pictures Expense
Thrift Shop $7,500.00
Thrift Shop Expense
Walk for Education(gross) $6,000.00
$328 cake walk,$946.07 coins,$680latino food($880 to be used for cultural performance,(45.09)pfaa party
Walk for Education Expense
Miscellaneous Events Citipass/Fund your PTAITOC $100.00
Miscellaneous Events Expense
Citipass coupon sales
Citipass coupon expense
Fund your PTA sales
Fund your PTA expense
Taste of Carrboro
Taste of Carboro Expense
Dual Language Book Drive
DL book drive expense
Wachovia/Wells Fargo Grant $1,000.00
WachoviaJWells Fargo Grant Expense
Hams Teeter $500.00
Weaver Street $700.00
Elmo's $300.00
Net Fund Raising Income $30,100.00
OTHER INCOME
Contributions received through membership drive $3,000.00
Membership Dues(Basic fee[$7.001;Carrboro PTA portion[$3.00]; $700.00
State[$1.751;National PTA[$2.251 per membership
Membership contributions to classrooms spent by teachers(out of E41)
Membership contributions spent by PTA(out of E41)
Cultural Arts Grant $0.00
Interest Income $0.00
Sales Tax Refund $700.00
Miscellaneous Income $0.00
Speclai Project $0.00
Total Other Income $4,400.00
Gross Income from all sources $34,500.00
NET REVENUE FROM ALL SOURCES $34,500.00
NET REVENUE FROM ALL SOURCES+CARRYOVER $53,261.22
EXPENDITURES:
PTA OPERATING EXPENSE
ACCOUNTING
Review of Books $0.00
Total Accounting $0.00
BANK CHARGES $50.00
INSURANCE CHARGES $280.00
COMMUNICATION COST
Newsletter($50 x 6) $0.00
School Directory $650.00
Xeroxing $0.00
Total Communication Cost $650,00
DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
PTA Council $75.00
State/National PTA dues $375.00
Total Dues $450.00
PTA EXEC OFFICERS'DISCRETIONARY FUND
PRESIDENTS
PTA Forums/Leadership Training $0.00
Miscellaneous $500.00
Total President Fund $500.00
SECRETARY'S $0.00
TREASURER'S $100.00
Total PTA Exec Officer's Discretionary Fund $600.00
PTA ANNUAL RESERVE
For Beginning of Year Expenses $6,000.00
Total PTA Reserves $6,000.00
TOTAL PTA OPERATING EXPENSE $8,030.00
SCHOOL SUPPORT EXPENSES
ADMINISTRATION'S DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
Principal's Fund $1,000.00
Assistant Principals Fund $750.00
Kids-in-Need(Conslr/Family Spec.) $1,000.00
Total Administration's Discretionary Fund $2,750.00
BUS DUTY STIPEND $2,000.00
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
Art Program $500.00
Battle of the Books $175.00
Book Room $1,000.00
Cultural Arts $6,000.00
Fifth Grade Function $600.00
Media Center +$0,05 from RIF $1,200.00
Miscellaneous Enrichment(Parade Float,Reflections) $200.00
Music Program $200.00
Physical Education $200.00
Read-a-thon $100.00
Reading is Fundamental remaining$0.05 $1,200.00
2009-2010 Special Projects to media ctr. $0.00
Total Enrichment Activities $11,375.00
HEALTH AND SAFETY ACTIVITIES
Field Trips $700.00
Kids for Camp $1,000.00
Miscellaneous Health 8 Safety $0.00
Playground Program(new benches,trashcans,swing,picnic tables) $8,500.00
Bike Brigade Storage and Maintenance $1,000.00
Total Health&Safety Activities $11,200.00
HOSPITALITYIAPPRECIATION ACTIVITIES
Summer PTA meeting/pizza party $325.00
Hospitality Events-used for teacher appr.lunch $100.00
Staff Appreciation(December breakfast)-used for teacher apprec.lunch $100.00
Teacher Appreciation Week(used for teacher apprec.lunch) $100.00
End-of-the-Year Luncheon 8 Staff Gifts-teacher apprec.lunch and gift card giveaway $600.00
Total Hospitality/Appreciation Activities $1,225.00
INSTRUCTOR'S DISCRETIONARY FUND
New Instructors(12 @ 100) $1,200.00
Bigelow $ 100.00
Castanet $ 100.00
Conrad $ 100.00
Hoffman $ 100.00
Moorman $ 100.00
Pinkney $ 100.00
Weatheayly $ 100.00
Uribe $ 100.00
Montanez $ 100.00
Sequel Videla $ 100.00
Murphy $ 100.00
Rojas $ 100.00
All Classroom Instructors(29 @ 250) $10,119.00
Moye $ 250.00
contributions to Moye $ -
Fuentes $ 250.00
contributions to Fuentes $ -
Williams $ 250.00
contributions to Williams $ 10.00
Stephan $ 250.00
contributions to Stephens $ 110.00
Fearrington $ 250.00
contributions to Fearrington $ 295.00
Russell $ 250.00
contributions to Russell $ 135.00
Romero $ 250.00
contributions to Romero $ 93.00
Gierbolini $ 250.00
contributions to Gierbolini $ 53.00
Amabile $ 250.00
contributions toAmabile $ 15.00
Suarez $ 250.00
contributions to Suarez $ 20.00
NEW-Weatherly $ 250.00
contributions to Weatherly $ 20.00
Knight $ 250.00
contributions to Knight $ 75.00
NEW-Castanet $ 250.00
contributions to Castanet $ 274.00
Murray $ 250.00
contributions to Murray $ 197.50
VanVoorhis $ 250.00
contributions to VanVoorhis $ 155.00
NEW-Bigelow $ 250.00
contributions to Bigelow $ 125.00
NEW-Moorman $ 250.00
contributions to Moorman $ 50.00
Segura $ 250.00
contributions to Segura $ 55.00
NEW-Montanez $ 250.00
contributions to Montanez $ 125.00
Panzi $ 250.00
contributions to Panzl $ 140.00
Gutierrez $ 250.00
contributions to Gutierrez $ 113.00
Kochy $ 250.00
contributions to Kochy $ 75.00
NEW-Pinkney $ 250.00
contributions to Pinkney $ 120.00
Meunier $ 250.00
contributions to Meunier $ 163.00
NEW-Sequel\ideia $ 250.00
contributions to Sequel Videla $ 105.00
McRae $ 250.00
contributions to McRae $ 182.50
Little $ 250.00
contributions to little $ 60.00
Morales $ 250.00
contributions to Morales $ 45.00
Cortes $ 250.00
contributions to Cortes $ 58.00
Non-Classroom Instructors(27 @ 100) $2,652.00
Arbil $ 100.00
Bill $ 100.00
(remaining funds to media center fund)Bolas $ 100.00
Cantrell $ 120.00
NEW-Conrad $ 100.00
Crain $ 100.00
Fisher $ 100.00
Gavaletz $ 100.00
Goodwin-Brown $ 100.00
Andrews $ 100.00
NEW-Hoffman $ 100.00
Ke9g $ 100.00
Hip $ 100.00
Lederer $ 100.00
McLean $ 100.00
3rau taking over fund from Jill Murphy 11/2011 NEW(add$132)-Murphy/Grau $ 232.00
Oakley $ 100.00
NEW-Rojas $ 100.00
Ramirez $ 100.00
Raymond $ 100.00
Regan $ 100.00
NEW-Uribe $ 100.00
Sheriill $ 100.00
Stoffregen $ 100.00
White $ 100.00
Total Instructors Discretionary Fund $13,971.00
SCHOOL BEAUTIFICATION
Landscaping $2,000.00
Total School Beautification $2,000.00
TEACHER&PARENT CONT'D DEVELOPMENT
Parent Education Program $600.00
Total Teacher&Parent Cont'd Development $600.00
TOTAL SCHOOL SUPPORT $45,121.00
Donation to PTA Thrift Shop Building Campaign(from Citipass Profit) $0.00
ACCTS PAYABLE(receipts&4th gd notebooks)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES(PTA EXP+SCHOOL SUPT) $53,151.00
Carry Over to fiscal Year 2012-13 $110.22
Carrboro Elementary School PTA
Budget for 2012.13
for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30,2013
2012-2013
DESCRIPTION BUDGET
REVENUE:
20011.2012 CARRY-OVER
Total Carry-over(including reserve) $37,251.24
FUND RAISING
Book Fair $3,000.00
Book Fair Expense ($850.00)
CubWear/Spirit Wear $500.00
Cub/Spirit Wear Expense
School Fair&Raffle $12,000.00
School Fair&RafOe Expense ($4,000.00)
School Pictures $3,000.00
School Pictures Expense
Thrift Shop $1,000.00
Thrift Shop Expense
Walk for Education $8,000.00
Walk for Education Expense ($600.00)
Taste of Carrboro $70Q.00
Taste of Cantoro Expense ($200.00)
Amazon.c om Fund your PTA $400.00
Harris Teeter $900.00
Weaver Street $1,000.00
Food Lion $100.00
Elmo's $300.00
Net Fund Raising Income $25,250.00
OTHER INCOME
Dues and contributions received through membership drive $4,000.00
Sales Tax Refund $800.00
Total Other Income $4,800.00
NET REVENUE FROM ALL SOURCES $30,050.00
NET REVENUE FROM ALL SOURCES+CARRYOVER $67,301.24
EXPENDITURES:
PTA OPERATING EXPENSE
BANK CHARGES $50.00
INSURANCE CHARGES $480,00
COMMUNICATION COST $150.00
DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
PTA Council $50.00
State/National PTA dues $400.00
Total Dues $450.00
PTA EXEC OFFICERS'DISCRETIONARY FUND
PRESIDENTS $500.00
SECRETARY'S $100.00
Carrboro Elementary School PTA
Budget for 2012.13
for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30,2013
2012-2013
DESCRIPTION BUDGET
TREASURER'S $100.00
Total PTA Exec Officer's Discretionary Fund $700,00
TOTAL PTA OPERATING EXPENSE $1,630.00
SCHOOL SUPPORT EXPENSES
ADMINISTRATION'S DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
Principal's Fund $1,000.00
Assistant Principal's Fund $750.00
Total Administration's Discretionary Fund $1,750.00
STIPENDS
Bus Duty Stipend $2,000.00
Translation Stipend $1,000.00
Club Stipend $1,600.00
Childcare Stipend(PTA meetings) $300.00
Total Stipends $4,900.00
SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
School Directory $400.00
Art Supplies $200.00
Theater Production $900.00
Battle of the Books $175.00
Book Room $2,000.00
Cultural Arts Performances $4,855.00
Fifth Grade Function $600.00
Media Center $5,898.96
Dance Program $200.00
Field Trips $2,500.00
Music Program $200.00
Physical Education $500.00
Reflections $100.00
Reading is Fundamental $1,200.00
Total Special Programs and Projects $19,728.96
HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES
Wellness committee $1,000.00
Family Fitness Night $300.00
Bike Brigade Storage and Maintenance $500.00
Total Health and Wellness Activities $1,800.00
PARENT EDUCATION AND FAMILY OUTREACH
Parent Training $300.00
Child care for parent training $600.00
Kids for Camp $1,000.00
Kidsin-Need $1,000.00
Backpacks for Helping Cubs $200.00
Total Parent Education and Family Outreach $3,100.00
HOSPITALITY AND APPRECIATION ACTIVITIES
Delayed opening supplies $195.00
Carrboro Elementary School PTA
Budget for 2012.13
for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30,2013
2012-2013
DESCRIPTION BUDGET
Popcorn machine $336.60
Popcorn machine supplies $100.00
Teacher Appreciation Week $800.00
Total Hospitality and Appreciation Activities $1,431.60
SCHOOL BEAUTIFICATION
Landscaping $2,000.00
Portable microphone and amp $200.00
Trashcans $350.00
Auditorium podium $500.00
Outdoor eating area $10,000.00
Total School Beautification $13,050.00
COMMUNITY BUILDING
Summer PTA mee ing/pizza party 2012 $500.00
Mesoot $911.95
Banner $198.73
Kindergarten playdate $1` •00
Meet the Teacher and Open House $50.00
PBIS supplies $200.00
Game right $200.00
Parade/flost $200.00
Redistricting welcome events $200.00
Total Community Building $2,510.68
CONTRIBUTIONS SPENT FOR GRADE LEVEL TEAMS:
Contributions spent:Kindergarten $0.00
Contributions spent:1st Grade $0.00
Contributions spent:2nd Grade $0.00
Contributions spent:3rd Grade $0.00
Contributions spent:4th Grade $0.00
Contributions spent:5th Grade $0.00
Total Contributions Spent $0.00
INSTRUCTOR'S DISCRETIONARY FUND
New Instructors(18 @ 100) $1,800.00
Stephen Barringer $ 100.00
Kendall Brees $ 100.00
Janet Davis Castro $ 100.00
Jessica Dalere $ 100.00
Bethany Harrison $ 100.00
Mike Henning $ 100.00
Carlos Lavin $ 100.00
Mariella Mabe $ 100.00
Casey Marshall $ 100.00
Grace Park $ 100.00
Justin Poindexter $ 100.00
Karla Ramirez $ 100.00
Margarita Robledo $ 100.00
Christina Seralin $ 100.00
Sergio $ 100.00
Amy Singer $ 100.00
Tony Tisocco $ 100.00
Spanish Intervention Teacher $ 100.00
All Classroom Instructors(30 @ 200) $6,000.00
Carrboro Elementary School PTA
Budget for 2012-13
for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30,2013
2012-2013
DESCRIPTION BUDGET
Stephen Barringer $ 200.00
Jessica Bigelow $ 200.00
Carmen Castanet $ 200.00
Jessica Dalere $ 200.00
Kim Fearrington $ 200.00
Agneds Gierbolini $ 200.00
Joana Gutierrez $ 200.00
Bethany Harrison $ 200.00
Mike Henning $ 200.00
Emily Kochy $ 200.00
Tate Little $ 200.00
Mariella Mabe $ 200.00
Aaron McRae $ 200.00
Elizabeth Meunier $ 200.00
Gabdela Segura Monge $ 200.00
Aydee Montanez $ 200.00
Emily Moorman $ 200.00
Angela Morales $ 200.00
Jamilah Moye $ 200.00
Susan Murray $ 200.00
Grace Park $ 200.00
Tionna Pinkney $ 200.00
Justin Poindexter $ 200.00
Karla Ramirez $ 200.00
Margarita Robledo $ 200.00
Melba Alexandra Romero Sanniento $ 200.00
Christina Serafin $ 200.00
Tony Tisocco $ 200.00
Amanda Weatherly $ 200.00
Shawn Williams $ 200.00
Non-Classroom Instructors(26 @ 100) $2,600.00
Betty Benyhill $ 100.00
Debbie Bolas $ 100.00
Kendall Brees $ 100.00
Carol Cantrell $ 100.00
Janet Davis Castro $ 100.00
Deborah Lederer Cox $ 100.00
Rita Crain $ 100.00
Hannah Goodwin-Brawn $ 100.00
Aimee Grau $ 100.00
Mary Kent Hill $ 100.00
Meg Hoffman $ 100.00
Stephen Kegg $ 100.00
Carlos Lavin $ 100.00
Casey Marshall $ 100.00
Jean McGregor $ 100.00
Elise Malefty McLean $ 100.00
Terrye Oakley $ 100.00
Fla Ramirez $ 100.00
Eileen Regan $ 100.00
Sergio $ 100.00
Kerry Sherrill $ 100.00
Amy Singer $ 100.00
Molly Stoffregen $ 100.00
Luz Suarez $ 100.00
Carrboro Elementary School PTA
Budget for 201213
for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30,2013
2012-2013
DESCRIPTION BUDGET
Pat White $ 100.00
Spanish Intervention Teacher $ 100.00
Total Instructors Discretionary Fund $10,400.00
TOTAL SCHOOL SUPPORT $58,671.24
TOTAL EXPENDITURES(PTA EXP+SCHOOL SUPT) $60,301.24
Net Income(net revenue(including carry over)less total expenditures) $7,000.00
To be held in reservelcarry over to fiscal year 2013-2014 $7,000.00
Difference ($0.00)
Carrboro Elementary School
2013-14 Arts in Education Application
Artist Contact List
Felix Pitre
518-827-7229
Booking: Theatreworks USA
151 West 26th Street
New York, NY 10001
212.647.1100
http://www.theatreworksusa,org_/
Soul Street Dance
Booking: Gardner Arts Network
155 West 72nd Street, Suite 605
New York,New York 10023
Phone: (212)496-9121 Fax: (212)496-9123
E-mail: info @gardnerartsnetwork.com
Soul Street Dance Artistic Director: Javier Garcia
3326 Spring Valley Rd.
Houston, TX 77080
Phone: (713) 203-5803
E-mail:jgarcia @soulstreetdance.com
Carrboro Elementary School
Arts Staff Roster
Deb Lederer—Visual Arts, Theater Director, grades K-5
Carol Cantrell—Music Teacher, grades K-5
Flor Ramirez—Cultural Enrichment—teaches World Dance, grades K-5
Carrboro Elementary School
PTA Board Contact List
Tamara Daley,President
104 Bel Arbor Ln, Carrboro,NC 27510; 919-928-0008; tamara.daleyLa) mail.com
Frank Horton, Vice President
200 Prince St., Carrboro,NC 27510; 919-960-7662; valwil39avahoo.com
Emily Moorman, Vice President
102 John Martin Ct., Carrboro,NC 27510; 919-869-7348; emoorman,(&,chccs.k12.nc.us
Lynn Weller, Vice President
211 Wild Oak Ln, Carrboro,NC 27510, 919-606-0836; lynnwellerkgmail.com
Sharon Kolling-Perin, Secretary
106 Purple Leaf Pl., Carrboro,NC 27510; 919-967-0082; skollingperin a,gmail.com
Kim Rogers, Treasurer
105 Cheswick Ct, Carrboro,NC 27510; 911-969-7379; Kim Rogersnrhoworid.com
Felix Pitre:Storyteller,Singer&Writer re I f,Y G?4lld �e!5,wn-Q- 5/16/13 10:32 PM
Felix Pitre,born in Catano,Puerto Rico,has lived in the United States since the. • a e of two. Raised in New York Ci ,he attended The New York City High
s School For The Performing Arts
and Hofstra University. As an
actor he has worked in every
* , i► medium including television,
film,theatre and commercials.
He has performed his bilingual
ontact program, Stories and Songs of
Latin America(1974)throughout
the United States including
Washington's Kennedy Center
and The Smithsonian's Discovery
Z Theatre. He returned to the
Smithsonian in 1993 with a
Teaching a v,dingu.al i,Englisn sparisn sign _anguage) commissioned piece, From
s3•tg Jfbaros to Juan Bobo,Folk Tales
of Puerto Rico. Other programs include,The Caribbean and Columbus,More to
Ci the Story, a look at the discovery from a native Puerto Rican's point of view,
Animal Tales, learning lessons from humorous animal stories and songs while
exploring our need to care for wildlife and the environment and Mexican
ax' 7, Legends and Songs, exploring Mexico through stories, customs and old favorites
f
like, "Cielito Lindo" and "La Cucaracha."
His picture books, Juan Bobo and the Pig, and Paco and the Witch, (both
illustrated by Christy Hale)were published by Lodestar Books,Penguin USA,
1993 and 1995 with a Spanish translation of the latter,Paco y la Bruja, (Osvaldo
Blanco.)He also has contributed articles to La Nueva Hola,a national newsletter
for The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors and is featured in the anthology,
Tales Once Told(Scholastic.)
Mr. Pitre has also conducted workshops for students and teachers on Latin
American culture, storytelling and writing including an annual appearance as
guest lecturer at ,
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PAF Playhouse,
Huntington, Long
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member of
Repertory
Company
Performed his
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Songs" at The
John F. Kennedy
Center for the
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t� Washington,D.C.
(1981 &2001)
Appeared at the
With two costumed volunteers at a scr7o&oerformance Smithsonian's
Discovery Theatre and returned in 1993 with a commissioned piece, "From
Jibaros to Juan Bobo,Folktales of Puerto Rico"
Performed as a
roster artist for
Young Audiences
of New Jersey and
Connecticut and
as guest artist in
Rochester,NY;
Atlanta, GA;
Baltimore, MD
and Beaumont&
Dallas,TX
Published two children's books(Penguin, USA), "Juan Bobo and the Pig,"
(1993)and "Paco and the Witch," (1995) - "Paco y la Bruja" (Spanish
translation)
Participating
Artist with
ArtsConnection,
providing #
workshops and
performancesf
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New York City :ft '
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Workshop Leader at The John F. Kennedy
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Department(2001-2003)
Presently performing for Theatreworks,USA,
the nation's largest professional not for profit
+e theatre for young audiences
Other performing venues: Gracie Mansion,
NYC; The Brooklyn Academy of Music; The
Clearwater Hudson Revival; Children's Festival
at Wolftrap, VA; The Andy Griffith Playhouse,
Mt. Airy,NC
Achna out at, "Aguinal-dc- Education: The New York City High School for
the Performing Arts Hofstra University
Home Upcoming Events Biography/Resume Shows Workshops Books & CDs Audio & Video
Booking Information Other Artists Links Contact Felix
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,STORIES AND SONGS OF LATINAMERICA
Study Guide
Felix Pitre's Stories and Songs of Latin America is a 45 minute program which gives the audience a taste of
America Latina through its stories,songs,instruments and language. Although most of the program is in English
(except La Bamba),Spanish words are used and explained throughout in Felix's unique bilingual style. The
students sing Mexico's La Bamba after learning its history and meaning,experience Juan Bobo and the Pig or
Paco and the Witch of Puerto Rican folklore and participate in a Latin American favorite,Pollito, Chicken
complete with sign language. Coqui,the lovable puppet,speaks with an accent helping others to understand that
everyone has some kind of accent and what we say is more important than how we speak. An author himself,
Felix encourages the students to tell stories,write them down and continue developing these skills so that maybe
someday they too may write a story for others to enjoy and possibly get published.
La Bamba,the well known Mexican American favorite,opens the program. Felix explains the origin of the song
as a tune played at weddings in Veracruz by the mariachis, the wedding musicians. The bride and groom dance
while tying a ribbon on the floor into a bow with their feet!
After a brief explanation on the role of the teeth,tongue and facial areas in speaking different languages and
learning the meanings of the words used,Felix introduces a folktale from Puerto Rico:
(ONE of the two following stories depending on age group)
K-3 Paco and the Witch-This story,based on an old legend(and Felix's second book),tells of Paco,a boy
living in the mountains of Puerto Rico with his family,who is sent to the village below to buy some
turron(a nougat and wafer candy from Spain)for that night's fiesta. The boy stops by the woods on the
way to the store and meets an old woman who is the witch his grandmother had warned him about. She
traps him with a spell that can only be broken by guessing her name. Luckily,the friendly crab comes to
his rescue. After the story the audience is asked what lesson,if any,Paco learned from his experience.
Answers have ranged from"don't talk to strangers"to"don't take drugs"to the memorable"always be
nice to crabs, `cause you never know when you might need their help."
4-12 Juan Bobo and the Pie-Based on the Puerto Rican folkhero,Juan Bobo,this story(which is also
Felix's first book)recounts the adventures of Juan,whom everyone calls a fool. But he manages to teach
a lesson and prove he's not as foolish as others may think. Juan's mother dresses up and goes to church
on Sunday leaving him in charge of the pig. As soon as she is gone the pig starts squealing and when it
refuses Juan's offering of food(pork chops)and drink(soda)Juan comes to the conclusion that the pig
wants to go to church too. He dresses the pig in his mother's best clothes and sends it to church. The pig,
however,only wants to roll in the mud. The result,when Juan's mother returns,is the basis for a well
known Puerto Rican saying that chides those who overdress and stresses the value of truth and sincerity.
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Study Guide
Sign Language Song(Pollito Chicken)-This is a favorite Latin American song used to teach children English
words. Felix turns it around to teach Spanish and takes it one step further by using American Sign Language.
After learning the song and the signs,two volunteers are invited to help Felix and the rest of the audience sing the
song.
Coqui-A coqui is a little frog that only lives in Puerto Rico. If you take a coqui from the island,it dies and no
one knows why. Coqui(the puppet in our story)has come to visit and speaks with a Puerto Rican accent
providing an opportunity to learn that everyone speaks with some kind of accent,be they from Cuba,Argentina,
Chile,etc.,or from the many regions of the United States. He's learned to speak English by listening to the radio
and watching television(as many others have)and sings his song with the help of an invited audience member.
Finale-La Bamba is performed again,this time in a more Caribbean style with audience volunteers playing Latin
percussion instruments-maracas,giiiro, giiira,pandereta(tambourine),campana(cow bell),palitos(claves)and
tambor(drum). Each instrument is explained and after a quick demonstration of how it is played,Felix invites
two dancers to help him perform the song. After this number there is a short version of Cielito Lindo and a
discussion of the importance of all our cultures and how each one of us can contribute to making a better world.
PRE-PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES
1. The exploration of the new world by Spain was led by Christopher Columbus. Can you name any other
Spanish explorers? English? Portuguese? What other languages besides Spanish are spoken in Latin
America(for example,in Brazil,Haiti,etc.)? Why?
2. A special food from Puerto Rico is pasteles(made from green bananas with a meat sauce filling and
wrapped in a banana leaf). Can you name any other foods from Latin America? Have you ever tasted
any of them?
3. The coqui is a Puerto Rican frog only found on the island. Can you name other animals from Latin
America? (Examples--llamas-Peru, jaguar-Brazil,etc.) Can you find pictures of these animals in
books or magazines? (Check the library.)
4. Listen to some Latin American music. Can you name some of the dances? Can you dance any of them?
AFTER THE PERFORMANCE
1. Do you know anyone who can speak more than one language? Can you? How did they learn it? What
country is the language from?
2. Other than La Bamba, can you name an American song that has a Latin sound or origin?
3. Juan Bobo and the Pig. People made fun of Juan Bobo because they thought he was a fool. How did he
prove them wrong? Can you remember three Spanish words from the story? What is a folk hero? Can
you name another one? Is there a lesson to be learned from this story?
4. Paco and the Witch. What lesson did Paco learn from his experience? Have your grandparents or
parents ever told you a ghost or witch story? Why did the crab help Paco? Can you remember the
witch's name? Do you know another story about a person's name? How is it the same/different?
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Study Guide
5. Why do people use sign language? Try to tell something to a friend without using words. Have you ever
made up words to mean something special?
6. What kind of accent do you think y_ou speak with? Can you imitate a British,French,or"Southern"
accent? When you hear someone with a foreign accent,do you think that they are smart;not smart;
funny;weird;interesting;or what else? Why? How many accents can you notice from watching
television or listening to the radio tonight? Make a list.
7. How many instruments can you name from the performance? Which is your favorite? Do you play an
instrument? Listen to a recording of Latin American music. Can you name the instruments that you
hear?
VOCABULARYLIST JUAN BOBO AND THE PIG
GENERAL aretes earrings
bobo fool
agua water brazaletes bracelets
bailar to dance chuletas pork chops(de cerdo)
collares necklaces
capitan captain domingo Sunday
gallina hen faja girdle
gracia style,grace fango mud
iglesia church
giiiro instrument made by jibaros country people of
the Tainos from a Puerto Rico
marimba gourd puerquito pig
hola hello Zqu6 quieres? what do you want?
16piz pencil si yes
maestra teacher traje dress
maracas instruments made by PACO AND THE WITCH
the Tainos from the
fruit of the higuera tree bruja witch
palitos sticks(claves) caliente hot
pandereta tambourine cangrejo crab
piso floor coqui Puerto Rican frog
pluma pen cotorra parrot
el sol the sun
potato chicken fiesta party
poquito a little bit gandules pigeon peas
puerta door lefia firewood
montaiia mountain
rana frog nombre name
ventana window refresco cool drink
turr6n nougat wafer candy
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Study Guide
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Alegria,Ricardo E. Discovery,Conquest and Colonization of Puerto Rico 1493-1599.
San Juan de Puerto Rico: Coleccion de Estudios Puertorriquenos, 1979.
Belpre,Pura. The Tiger and the Rabbit and Other Tales. New York: J.B.Lippincott Company, 1965.
Bloch,Peter. LA-LE-LO-LAI,Puerto Rican Music and Its Performers. New York:Plus Ultra
Educational Publishers,Inc., 1973.
Pitre,Felix. Juan Bobo and the Pig. New York:Lodestar Books,Dutton, 1993.
Pitre,Felix. Paco and the Witch. New York:Lodestar Books,Dutton, 1995.
Rivera,Josd Ramirez. Los Cuentos de Juan Bobo(Juan Bobo Tales). Mayaguez,Puerto Rico:
Ediciones Libero, 1979.
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New York,NY 10001 www.theatreworksusa.org
Felix Pitre:Storyteller,Singer&Writer 5/16/13 10:55 PM
(All programs are approximately 45 minutes in duration)
Stories and Songs of Latin America
" • (Grades K-6 with modifications for older and
language students,7-9)An interactive
s• i program which uses music,storytelling,
puppetry and instruments to bring the
culture of Latin America to life and
Y further a better understanding of the
people and their customs.Performed
mostly in English in his own bilingual
style,Felix Pitre takes the audience on a
journey filled with laughter and learning.
They may hear the story of Puerto Rico's
folk hero,Juan Bobo or find the J1'baro's
lessons in an alternate story,Paco and
VO the Witch.After learning the origins of
La Bamba they join in singing the chorus
and later perform a tri-lingual song
(Spanish,English and sign language,)Pollito-Chicken.And then there is Coquf,
the lovable frog puppet who steals the show (and sometimes a kiss) while
helping us to understand and appreciate people who speak with different accents.
In the finale audience members play Latin American percussion instruments as
everyone joins in the Cuban favorite,Guantanamera.
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Animal Tales(Grades K-4)A program of
lively stories and memorable songs,it
teaches respect for creatures large and
small as well as lessons about ourselves. `
Coyote Rings the Wrong Bell(Mexico,)
presents animals in the conflict for
survival.How the Beetle Got Its Coat `^
(Brazil,)focuses on human emotions and
The Boy who was Kind to the Birds and
the Animals(Peru,) a magical fable of
kindness and reward,is performed with
the help of audience volunteers.The program teaches the importance of cArig
for our environment.It engenders respect for the animals in our lives and their
right to exist while encouraging further study through reading,writing and
performing.The program opens with Froggie Went a Courtin'and closes with a
medley of traditional animal songs including Alouette, The Lion Sleeps Tonight,
How Much is that Doggie in the Window and You Ain't Nothin'but a Hound
Dog.
The Discovery of the New World-
More to the Story(Grades K-6)A journey
of discovery,both personal and
historical,that challenges the audience to
°P reexamine accepted beliefs and teachings
about The Discovery,Puerto Rico and
The Caribbean.Using an original song
(More to the Story) we are invited to
travel back in time and search for the
truth in history.Audience members are
picked to help navigate a caravel (a small ship of its day) as it makes the perilous
voyage across the Atlantic. Next they learn about the beliefs of the Tainos,the
natives mistaken for "Indians" by Columbus,in the story of how their world was
created.We then meet the Coquf,a small toad indigenous to the island who has
an irreverently humorous attitude towards the explorers and finally conclude
with another original tune (They Made Salsa) which is accompanied by audience
members and salsa music to celebrate the heritage (European,African and
Taino) of the Caribbean people. Students are encouraged to learn history not
only from their textbooks but also in discussions with their parents,teachers and
peers.
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Mexican Legends and Songs(Grades x- x •,. ..
6)The history,culture and language of
Mexico experienced through accounts of
historical/legendary figures,folktales and
folk music.We hear of Cortes,the
Spanish Conquistador,La Malinche,his
faithful translator and Montezuma,the
leader of the ill fated Aztecs.All the F
songs are traditional favorites,Cielito
Lindo, Cu cu ru cu cu Paloma,and La Cucaracha a tribute to the Mexican folk
hero,Pancho Villa.And though sung in Spanish,they are thoroughly explained
so the audience can fully appreciate their meaning while enjoying the beauty of
the language and rhythm.There is also a Mexican folktale,Pepe and the Figs,
about a poor farm boy who refuses to help his parents at home and learns a
valuable lesson when he leaves to find his fortune in el pueblo (the town.)The
students play "maracas" in the form of fruits and vegetables as they help bring
the program to its rousing conclusion.
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p!" him to take good care of the pig while
she goes to church, la iglesia,Juan
promises that he will. But little does his
mother imagine what mischief Juan will
get into!
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Spanish words and some very modern twists,
skilled storyteller Felix has created his own
high-spirited version of Puerto Rico's folk hero,
Juan Bobo. And illustrator Christy Hale's bold,
stylish linoleum-block prints perfectly capture
the spirit and Caribbean flavor of this
ttikl5T'S,,{f humorous story.
Paco and the Witch: At Paco's house,
everyone is busy preparing for una fiesta. ,
So when his mother realizes that she has
one last thing to fetch from the store,
Paco volunteers to make the long trip
through the woods to the village below.
The woods are beautiful, but Paco is
wary, for su abuela,his grandmother,has
warned him of the evil witch who lives 'z.
there. Paco knows he shouldn't stop, but
he is so tired! Surely if he sat down for '
just one moment...
Here is another lively folk We from
Puerto Rico, seasoned with Spanish
words and retold in Mr. Pitre's own
unique style. Once again the story is
visualized with Christy Hale's brilliant illustrations that capture the heart and
soul of the story.
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Soul Street Dance Company
History
SOUL STREET, a company from Houston, TX (Spring Branch) which was
created by former members of Fly Dance Company, is unique for the way it
incorporates different styles of street dance. Under the direction of Javier
Garcia, SOUL STREET presents a new era in dance.. While pushing the
artistic boundaries in street dance, they maintain the true essence of the .
culture.
The history of the company dates back to 1996, as a self-taught street crew
competing for recognition in the Houston area. They quickly caught the
attention of the artistic director of Fly Dance Company. They then became
the company's principal dancers and helped turn Fly into a national and
international touring sensation.
SOUL STREET concerts consist of high-energy movement that will keep
you at the edge of your seat. The music is an eclectic mix ranging from hip-
hop to classical. It's a show that will make you laugh and keep audiences
of all ages entertained.
In conjunction with their concerts, SOUL STREET offers a wide variety of
outreach performances and activities to fit the needs of any community.
155 West 72"d Street,Suite 605 New York, NY 10023
(212)496-9121 FAX(212) 496-9123
info@gardnerartsnetwork.com
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bustin' moves take on decades past
Our sold out audience was
reeling with excitement."
- The ArtsCenter, Carrboro. NC
"Awesome!...very family friendly, super
entertaining, current, creative!"
-Sweet Pea Festival, Bozeman.MT
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SOUL STREET" DANCE of Houston, TX presents their
nearest concert -- "BR l " BACKWARDS"' — where
hustin' moves take on decades past. Pour male street
dancers perform their special contemporary mix of
choreography to the most popular music of the
decades. Music selections Include Count Basie, to
Elvis Presley, to the Temptations, to Aerosmith to
Michael Jackson, and more. SOUL STREET DANCE
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Outreach
These scripted programs only require a performing space (ideally a stage),
basic sound and lights.
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'Breakin'Back To School- - where bustin'moves take on decades past
Four male street dancers perform their special contemporary mix of
choreography to the popular music of the decades...ranging from Vivaldi to
Michael Jackson. (Appropriate for all grade levels— 1St through 12"')
"No Bones About It"
These impressive dancers exhibit how the human body accomplishes
seemingly super-human leaps and bounds through a network of bones,
joints, muscles and the brain. Demonstrating with props and high-energy
dance segments, the dancers reveal how signals from the brain tell
muscles to stretch or contract allowing our bodies to move the way we
want them to. (Appropriate for Kindergarten— 5th)
"Takin'It to the Streets"
Catch the excitement of Street Dance, as these energetic dancers
demonstrate its varied styles, discussing the distinctive features and
origins of each. This inspirational group of young men, formerly
considered at risk, found focus through dance and are now working as
professionals. They take students on a high-flying participatory trip from
Brazil's Capoeira to New York's break dance. The multi-component forms
of Street Dance meets the music of the 17"' century composer Vivaldi.
(Appropriate for all grade levels— 1St through 12th)
155 West 72nd Street,Suite 605 New York, NY 10023
(212)496-9121 FAX(212)496-9123
info @gardnerartsnetwork.com
www.gardnerartsnetwork.com
SOUL STREET DANCE
Workshop/Master class description
The four young men dancers of SOUL STREET DANCE
offer an educational and entertaining class
demonstrating and teaching many types of street dance.
Breakin' (break dancing) or what was originally known
as b-boying and b-girling, was the second recognizable
element of Hip Hop to come into existence. Once it
became a fad, the competitions went to The Street for
their competitions and onlookers watched and cheered.
SOUL STREET will work with students on various forms
of street dance - such as Power moves, weight sharing,
b-buying tricks, poppin' n' lockin', tumbling and
gymnastics.
Classes run 60-90 minutes and should take place on a
wooden floor — not cement. Students should wear loose
clothing and sneakers.
GAMNER ARTS NETWORK, INC.
155 West 72nd Street,Suite 605 • New York,NY 10023
(212)496-9121 • Fax(212)496-9123 • F;-Mail:info0fgardnerartsnetwork.com
Welxsite:www.gardnerartsnetwork.com
Recent & Future Touring
SOUL STREET DANCE COMPANY
Dancers' Workshop Artcore, Inc.
Jackson Hole, WY Casper, WY
CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Alberta Bair Theater
Gillette, WY Billings, MT
WYO Theater Francis Mason University
Sheridan, WY Performing Arts Center
Florence, SC
Park County Arts Council
Powell, WY Caldwell Arts Council
J.E. Broyhill Civic Center
Festival Dance & Performing Arts Lenoir, NC
Moscow, ID
The Grand
Pend Oreille Arts Council Ellsworth, ME
Sandpoint, ID
Mahoosuc Arts Council
The Cutter Theater Bethel, ME
Metaline Falls, WA
Wharton Center for
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts
Performing Arts East Lansing, MI
Whitman Theatre
Brooklyn, NY Barre Opera House
Barre, VT
Chuck Mathena Center
Princeton, WV Ansonia Theatre
Wadesboro, NC
Kent State University
@ Tuscaraswas Tryon Fine Arts Center
New Philadelphia, OH Tryon, NC
Jasper Art Center Cabarrus Arts Council
Jasper, IN Concord, NH
Martin County Arts Council City Opera House
Williamston, NC Traverse City, MI
Banners Cultural Series Norwood Village Green
Lake Charles, LA Concert Series
Norwood, NY
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Woodlands, TX
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University of Minnesota Morris
University Register— May 6, 2010
Angie Price
Variety Editor
May 1, 2010 the PAC Performing Arts was proud to present Soul Street Dance. The
concept of the show was to use classical music through the ages and pair it with strong,
energetic break dancing. The wonderful juxtaposition created a vibrant and original
show that had the marvelous ability to capture several audience generations.
The first notable attention grabber was the use of costumes. The coordination of the
costumes with the music made the performance that much more pleasing. There were
more variations from suit coats during the classical pieces, cardigans for the 1950's,
canes and tux shirts for the 1920's and 30's, and track jump suits jackets for the 1980's.
The correlation of costumes to music threw the visuals and made the very modern
break dancing appear fitting for the generation of music.
The dancing also complimented the music beautifully. The choreography of it either
slowed down or sped up with the pace and energy of the music. The movement of the
dancers was precise and flowing.
The lighting design that went with the music matched up perfectly. Elizabeth Karges
operated the light board and had the experience of running the lights as she saw
appropriate. Her"on the fly" operations gave the entire show variety and amplified the
energy on the stage.
The audience was a huge part of the show as well. The dancers fed off the energy the
audience put out, thus making the performance that much more lively.
After all the choreographed numbers were done the audience had the pleasure of
viewing the performers dance on the spot with no plan as to what they intended to do.
The improvisation of the dancers was spectacular to witness. The free style dancing
was full of energy, never choppy, and never looked unnatural. The dancers were very
comfortable in their movements and showed obvious knowledge of body motion.
All the components of the production beautifully collided into one energetic and exciting
performance that appealed to all ages. The production was very original in concept and
kept the audiences' attention from beginning to end.
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Morris Campus Office of Student Activities 6(X)East 4th Street
Morris,MN 56267-2]32
Office: 320-589-6080
www:morris.umn.edu/services/.stac/
Email:umnistact @ntorriv.umn.edu
May 3, 2010
Jeannette Gardner
Gardner Arts Network
155 West 72"d Street, Suite 605
New York, NY 10023
Dear Jeannette:
Enclosed is the check for Soul Street Dance Company's appearance at UMM on
Saturday, May 1. The show was wonderful!!! Lots of young boys in the audience, which
does not often happen with our dance events. 1 overheard one parent phoning her
husband at intermission to say he should bring their son up for the second half of the
show. Even senior citizens came up to me at intermission/after the performance to say
how great they thought it was.
In addition to their great skill and artistry, the artists were some of the nicest people
we've worked with. They were flexible, professional, and personable. Lots of folks
stayed after the show for autographs and pictures and the dancers were very gracious,
though exhausted.
Our only disappointment was with the size of the audience, especially very few college
students. We knew this was a risk so late in the semester with finals looming and all of
the competing end-of-the-year events, but thought this particular event would still draw.
Live and learn—no more May events on the UMM Series.
Many thanks fur all of your help ii, making the event a success!
Sincerely,
Sara Haugen
Program Advisor