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THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 12th day of December, 2013, by and between Orange
County ("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission ("Arts Commission")
and Grady A. Brown Elementary School PTA("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
projects.
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 January 1,
2014 and December 31, 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—assignment. 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 January 16, 2015 . 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. Pam. The Arts Commission shall release the grant funds in the amount of
$1,000 to the Grant Recipient.
6. Publicity
A. Acknowled ement. 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. x County Funds Only. "This program is supported by the Orange County
Arts Commission. "
ii. 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 ExploreChapelHillARTS.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 ExploreChapelHiHARTS.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. Governing 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.
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♦-1♦ Arts in Education Grant Fall
V 2013- 14 Application Form
ORANGE COUNTY ARTS Orange County Arts Commission
COMMISSION
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 Grady A Brown Elementary Parent Teacher Association
Mailing Address 1100 New Grady Brown School Road Hillsborough NC 27278
Daytime Phone 919-732-6138 Fax Number 919-644-2800
Email Address gabpta(a)gmail com Web Site http://sites.aoogle.com/site/gabpta
Project Director Tracy Thomas Title Cultural Arts Committee Chair
DUNS Number 100411198
2 Project Director Information
Project Director Home Address 2701 Sweet Gum Drive Hillsborough NC 27278
Daytime Phone 919-360-2361 Evening Phone 919-360-2361
Email Address tracylynnbrownna hotmail com
3 Grant Request Summary
Arts Program Grant Request $1,000
Total Cash Match $1,000
Total Organizational Budget 2012-2013 $16,935 (total); $2,040 (Cultural Arts)
(PTSA/Cultural Enrichment 2013-2014 $23,595 (total); $2,040 (Cultural Arts)
Committee/Arts Program) 2014-2015 $25,500 (approx.); 2,040 (Cultural Arts)
Summary Statement for Proposed Uses of Arts in Education Grant In April 2014, bluegrass
musician Charles Pettee will work with students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade at Grady A.
Brown Elementary in Hillsborough to explore North Carolina culture through music and dance. During the
week he will lead sessions with individual classes and then have a culminating performance at the end of
the week for all students This residency and performance connects with several concepts within the NC
Common Core and Essential Standards music and social studies curriculum.
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Grady A Brown Elementary
2013-2014 Arts in Education Grant— Fall
Orange County Arts Commission
Application Narrative (#5)
SCHOOL PROFILE
Grady A. Brown Elementary is located about three miles southwest of historic
Hillsborough. The facility, built in 1975, serves area kindergarten through fifth graders
from the Orange County Schools District. The school was named for Mr. Grady
Anderson Brown, who was a well respected teacher, coach, and principal at the old
Hillsborough High School.
The mission of Grady A. Brown Elementary School is to educate all students to their
highest level, of academic performance, while fostering positive development of their
physical, mental, and social well being, so that all students can be contributing citizens
to our democratic society.
Currently, Grady A. Brown Elementary has 35 teachers and 492 students, 46% which
receive free/reduced lunch.
SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAMS
Grady A. Brown Elementary offers the following art programs to every child in the
school:
➢ Music
➢ Art
PROPOSED USE OF GRANT FUNDS
In April 2014, world-touring bluegrass musician Charles Pettee will work with
kindergarten through fifth grade students at Grady A. Brown Elementary to study North
Carolina culture through music and dance.
Pettee is co-founder of Flying Fish recording artist The Shady Grove Band from Chapel
Hill, NC, which has delighted audiences across the US, Canada, and Europe for over
twenty years. Pettee has hosted workshops on both guitar and mandolin technique at
some of the most prestigious music festivals in the US and Europe (including Walnut
Valley Festival, Winfield, KS, and MerleFest, Wilkesboro, NC). Pettee has been the
driving force behind Chuck and the Waggin'Ears for over twenty years. Pettee also
offers school programs called "Hear the Sound" which share the history of southern
string music with audiences of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Either solo, or with
The Shady Grove Band, or Chuck and the Waggin'Ears, he has performed over 5,000
shows in his thirty-two years as a professional musician.
Throughout the residency at Grady A. Brown Elementary students will learn that "folk
music" is not just a relic from the past, and they will get to experience social studies
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through singing, writing folk music and dancing. During the week, Pettee will work with
each class at Grady A. Brown Elementary during their regular Physical Education class.
At the beginning of each session, Pettee will first introduce students to bluegrass
instruments, their origins and functions, as well as the folk music styles of many of the
cultures that have immigrated to the United States. Under Pettee's supportive direction,
students will write their own folk song that reflects their interests and their community.
The last part of the session will be devoted to square dancing.
At the end of the week all students will participate in an assembly (one for K-2 and one
for 3-5), which will allow everyone to come together for sharing songs written during the
week and square dancing — all linked to the social studies curriculum. (Please see
attachment for a list of specific curriculum goals the residency/performance will target.)
During the assembly, Pettee employs banjo, harmonica, guitar, mandolin, voice and a
,variety of hats which introduces his audience to the wonderful tapgstry,of sounds that
make up the music of the Carolinas: music of the Pilgrims, native Americans, African-
Americans , Piedmont Blues, Gospel and Bluegrass.
Approximately 492 kindergarten through fifth grade students (ages 5-11) will participate
in the residency and performance. Of those, 261 are male and 231 female. The
race/ethnicity breakdown is as follows: Hawaiian Pacific Islander—2, African-American
— 52, White — 320, Asian —4, Hispanic— 98, and Multiracial — 16.
In April 2012, second graders at Grady A. Brown Elementary participated in a residency
with cross-cultural percussionist Beverly Botsford, and then at the end of the week the
whole school had an opportunity to work with her in a culminating performance.
Funding in the amount of $1,000 from the Orange County Arts Commission will
specifically go towards teaching artists fees associated with the residency and
performance in April 2014.
Charles Pettee's programs connect with the new NC Essential Standards(2012-13)
Educators and presenters are invited to consider these program connections before and/or after a visit
from the artist.
1) "Catch the Bluegrass Bug" (Interactive assembly performance for grades K-2):
*K.ML.1.3 Execute simple rhythms using body, instruments, or voice.
*K.ML.1.4 Recognize how music changes(such as dynamics and tempo).
*K.ML.1.5 Illustrate a steady beat.
*K.MR.1.2 Recognize contrasts in music,such as high/low pitch, loud/soft dynamics,fast/slow
tempo,and same/different sections of music.
*K.MR.1.3 Recognize that music is performed in a variety of settings and for a variety of
purposes.
*1.ML.1.3 Execute rhythmic patterns using body, instruments,or voice.
*1.ML.1.4 Apply changes in dynamics and tempo when singing and playing music.
*1.CR.1.1 Recognize how music is used in customs and traditions of various cultures.
*2.ML.1.3 Execute extended rhythmic patterns using body, instruments,or voice.
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*2.MR.1.3 Illustrate audience and participant behavior appropriate for the purpose and setting
that music is performed.
*2.MR.1.4 Differentiate various instruments based on how their sounds are produced.
*2.CR.1.1 Exemplify music representing the heritage,customs,and traditions of various
cultures.
Social Studies Connection:
*2.C.2.1 Explain how artistic expressions of diverse cultures contribute to the community
(stories,art, music,food,etc.).
Charles Pettee's programs connect with the new NC Essential Standards(2012-13)
Educators and presenters are invited to consider these program connections before and/or after a visit
from the artist.
(The following connections apply to all of Pettee's offerings. Obviously,the connections are stronger and
deeper over the course of a 3-5 day residency, but these connections apply to the song and story
choices in the interactive assembly programs as well).
2) "Hear the Sound:Bluegrass Stomp" (Interactive assembly performance,grades 3-5; Also Mr
Pettee's residency program for grades 3-5: "Yankee Doodle meets Bill Monroe:300 Years of
Southern String Music--From the 1600s-1900s")
* 3.ML.1.2 Execute the performance of major scale tones using the voice.
* 3.MR.1.4 Identify the sounds of a variety of instruments and voices, including many orchestral
instruments, instruments from various cultures
* 3.CR.1.1 Exemplify how music is used by various groups for artistic expression within the local
community.
*4.ML.3.2 Create compositions and arrangements using a variety of traditional and non-
traditional sound sources.(Residency only)
* 4.MR.1.1 Illustrate perceptual skills by moving to,answering questions about,and describing
aural examples of music of various styles and cultures.
*4.CR.1.1 Understand how music has affected,and is reflected in,the culture,traditions, and
history of North Carolina. (And other southern states, in the case of performances in SC,VA,
GA,TN,etc.)
• 5.ML.3.2 Create compositions and arrangements within specified guidelines. (Residency only)
•5.CR.1.1 Understand how music has affected,and is reflected in,the culture,traditions, and
history of the United States.
Social Studies Connections:
*3.C.1.2 Exemplify how various groups show artistic expression within the local and regional
communities.
*4.C.1.2 Explain how the artistic expression of various groups represents the cultural heritage of
North Carolina.
*5.C.1.4 Understand how cultural narratives(legends,songs, ballads,games,folk tales and art
forms) reflect the lifestyles, beliefs and struggles of diverse ethnic groups.
Charles Pettee's programs connect with the new NC Essential Standards(2012-13)
Educators and presenters are invited to consider these program connections before and/or after a visit
from the artist.
3) "Beethoven to Blues to Bluegrass:Southern Music Mix-Up from the 1700s to the 1900s"
(Interactive assembly performance for grades 6-12)
*(See Standards for"Bluegrass Stomp"for complete picture of program connections)
* 6.ML.1.3 Recognize expressive elements(such as dynamics,timbre, blending, and phrasing)of
music.
* 6.MR.1.1 Illustrate perceptual skills by moving to,answering questions about,and describing
aural examples of music of various styles and cultures.
* 7.CR.1.3 Understand the functions music serves, roles of musicians, and conditions under
which music is typically performed.
* 8.CR.1.1 Understand the role of music in North Carolina and the United States in relation to
history and geography.
* B.CR.1.1 Use music to explore concepts in world history and relate them to significant events,
ideas, and movements from a global context.
* B.CR.1.5 Compare the various roles that musicians can and do perform and the conditions
under which music is performed.
* I.CR.1.5 Classify specific musical works in terms of the particular culture and time period in
which they were produced.
* P.CR.1.1 Understand the role of music in United States history as a means of interpreting past
eras within an historical context.
Social Studies Connections:
*7.C.1.2 Explain how cultural expressions(e.g. art,literature,architecture and music)influence
modern society.
*8.C.1.1 Explain how influences from Africa, Europe, and the Americas impacted North Carolina
and the United States(e.g.slavery,the decline of the American Indian populations).
2013-14 Arts in Education Application — Page Three
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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
A Personnel Expenses Requested Cash Match
Administrative staff
Artistic staff $2,000 $1,000 $1,000
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 $2,000 = $1,000 + $1,000
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 11, 600
G Grant Amount Requested $1,000
in this application
H Total Cash Income $1,000
(must equal Total Cash Expenses,
Item G above)
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RESUME
Charles Edward Pettee
Address: 318 Burris Pl.
Chapel Hill,NC 27516
(919)967-1381
www.cliariespettee.com
Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Geology(minor in Botany),University of NC
at Chapel Hill, 1980.
Employment: March, 1981 -present: Over 5,000 live performances fronting several different
bands/venues including: 1)Shady Grove Band founding partner,songwriter
and vocalist/mandolin/guitar for this four-piece touring bluegrass group and
Flying Fish Records recording artist, six critically acclaimed albums,
performances throughout the US, Canada, and Europe(e.g., The Lincoln
Center, (NY), Winnepeg Folk Festival, Walnut Valley Festival(KS), MerleFest
(NC),repeat showcase act for the Southern Arts Federation,International
Bluegrass Music Association,the National Association of Campus Activities,
and many others. http://www.theshadygroveband.com
2)2002—present: Eight-piece ensemble"Charles Pettee& FolkPsalm"
"FolkPsalm"performs Charles Pettee's original compositions based on the Old
Testament Psalms. The original music features extensive vocal harmonies,
acoustic stringed instruments, and drums. Performances include West Lawn, US
Capitol, MLK Day 2006; MerleFest; Duke Chapel;NC ArtsMarket showcase,
numerous conferences and churches. CDs Steady Love(2002)and True Wealth
(2005), and The Way of Manna(2010). Fourth album is slated for Fall
production.http://www.folkpsalm.com
3) 1995—present: "Hear the Sound"educational programs and
residencies: Approved Teaching Artist NC Arts Council, United Arts Council,
Arts and Sciences Council, CAPS, and others; Pettee's educational music
programs demonstrate the multicultural musical traditions of the South and are
now performed year-round with age-appropriate presentations for each of preK,
k-1,2-5, 6-8, 9-12, family,and senior adult groups in schools and libraries
throughout the Southeast. http://www.chariespettee.com
4) 1980-present: Solo/duo/trio appearances
Charles Pettee performances,with Chuck and the WagginEars, or solo, feature
his original compositions, along with bluegrass,blues, Celtic, and folk songs and
instrumentals, and are in regular demand at festivals, special events, churches,
and concert venues throughout the southeastern US.
http://wiN-w.chariespettee.com
Background: Began playing guitar and piano at an early age, always with a desire to"make up
songs". Discovered the mandolin at age thirteen, and,drawn to the bluegrass
styles, began to learn to play it and the banjo from Bucky Hanks,and other
Asheville,NC area pickers. Pettee learned composition from renowned western
NC songwriters, including Larry Rhodes, Don Humphries, and Malcom
Holcombe. Upon graduation from college, Pettee chose to pursue a career in
bluegrass music. In 1981, Pettee co-founded The Shady Grove Band which
became a full-time touring group in 1984, and has recorded over forty of
Pettee's compositions. Pettee received regular instruction on mandolin from
mandolin-master Tony Williamson in the 1980s. In late 80s, Pettee began to
offer in-school programs about the history of traditional music,while continuing
to tour with Shady Grove Band and write music.
Honors,Commissions,Performances
June,2013, 2012,&2011,Instructor/Coordinator of first ever`Bluegrass Camp
for Kids" sponsored by Pine Cone and Cary Recreation and Parks Department.,
NC
United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County's"Performer of the Year"
2008-09. NC Arts Council Touring Artist Roster, CAPS Teaching Artist 2009-
2013.
Sept,2011, '10, '09, '08, '07, Charles Pettee, coordinator/instructor, "Bluegrass
Camp for Kids"@ Ulster-American Folk Park, Omagh,Northern Ireland.
April,2007: "Bluegrass/Brown Earth"collaboration with African-American
Dance Ensemble, Carolina Chocolate Drops, and Shady Grove Band premiers.
Sept., 2004: Charles Pettee&FolkPsalm"Duke Chapel, Durham,NC,
MerleFest, Wilkesboro,NC,2004&2005.
Pettee juried into Southern Arts Federation's southernartistry.org 2005
Showcase artist for NC Presenter's Consortium "ArtsMarket"2004/07/08
June,2000,Shady Grove Band 13"' European Tour
Recipient, 1995 Emerging Artist Grant, Durham Arts Council,NC
Sep., 1993: The Shady Grove Band at The Lincoln Center,NY,NY("Roots of
American Music"festival)
Original compositions have received airplay in the US,and many foreign
countries on radio, satellite, and television, according to BMI statements.
Host, Mandolin Mania Workshop, 1995 MerleFest,Wilkesboro,NC. Host,
mandolin seminar 1991 Owen Sound Folk Festival,Ontario.Panelist and judge
at the National Guitar Flat-Picking Championship, KS, 1989. Host,mandolin
workshop, Winnepeg Folk Festival,Manitoba, 1986. Winner,first place,Chapel
Hill Guitar Flat-Picking Contest, 1984.
Recipient "Meet the Composers"grant from the New York State Council on the
Arts, May, 1991.
Winner, 1990 North Carolina Composers Competition, sponsored by Duke
University Cultural Services.
Composer,music for the play "Seafood", first place winner in the full length
category in the 1988 NC Playwright's Fund competition, and produced in 1989
by Man Bites Dog Repertory.
Recordings Charles Pettee& FolkPsalm,"The Way of Manna"2010
Shady Grove Band,Back in Circulation, (BWR2008),2008
Charles Pettee&FolkPsalm, True Wealth, (Ears to Hear, eth1003)2005
Charles Pettee,Steady Love, A Collection of Psalms, 2003
Shady Grove Band, Cotton Patch Gospel, cast recording,2002
Wiffer Creek, (Charles Pettee and Doug Bremseth),2001
The Shady Grove Band, Out of the Blue(BWR 00 197) 1998
Charles Pettee,It's All in Your Mind(Waggin'Ear 00 196) 1997
The Shady Grove Band, The Chapel Hillbilly Way, Flying Fish(FF 639) 1994
The Shady Grove Band,Mulberry Moon, Flying Fish(FF 544) 1990
The Shady Grove Band, On the Line, Flying Fish(FF 462) 1987
The Shady Grove Band,Shine On Me,Blue Ridge Records(SGB 2000) 1985
Written Acclaim
"Charles Pettee had such an impact on several Chatham County fourth grade
history classes he performed for in September,2002,that when the children were
asked at the end of last year's classes what they most remembered, students said
Pettee's musical demonstration... Music caused them to remember history. That
is what we're aiming for."(former Lt. Governor Bev Perdue, Chatham Record,
3/30/2003)
"What a wonderful way to experience the many cultural influences of our
southern heritage... Thank you for making this program available!"(Norma C.
McDonald, Principal,N. Duplin Elementary
"Rich, engaging new acoustic and bluegrass arrangements... the most
sophisticated and moving music of[Pettee's]career."(Independent Weekly,re:
Steady Love CD)
"Pettee captures many elements of musical Americana to create his own vision
here that will ring deep chords with many listeners. . .It's All in Your Mind
succeeds by bringing together a diverse range of music elements for Charles
Pettee to use as the foundation for his own musical mission."(Bluegrass
Unlimited magazine)
Re: FF 639-"The factor that sets this recording apart ... is that these folks can
write,too. . . Mandolin player Charles Pettee contributes five songs,of which my
favorite is "Open Up the Door." Who says you can't write great gospel in the
'90s?" (Sing Out! vol. 39#4)
Re: FF 544- "Charles Pettee's love songs'Crossties'and'I've Got Some Thinking
To Do'show off his ability to come up with memorable "hooks"... His
instrumentals are also strong ... Groups in search of new material will do well to
check this one out to pick up on some of Pettee's songs." (Bluegrass Unlimited)
Re: FF 462 - "The majority of the original music comes from the pen of
mandolinist Charles Pettee,who demonstrates that he can not only produce some
fine lyrics,but exciting instrumental melodies as well. "Blue Ridge Feeling" is
as complete as any bluegrass tune that's been composed in the past ten years,and
his instrumentals encourage the listener to kick back the rug and simply let
loose." (Option Music Alternatives)
2012/2013 GAB PTA Budget
Approved at the General Meeting on Sept. 7th, 2012
Categories/ Budget
Committees Activities and Notes Amount
Welcome and General Membership Meeting(9/7/20102) $400
Community Tissue Tea $50
Building and Spring Family Fun Night$400 $2850
Hospitality Fall Festival $1000
Teacher Appreciation Week(May 2013) $1000
Health and Health-related needs of the school including support for school nurse, gym
Fitness and playground equipment; outdoor facilities, etc. (PTA applies annually for $1000
a matching grant from Orange County Schools.)
Grounds Grounds maintenance and improvement (upkeep on nature trail, installation $1000
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of-flowers, general improvement);
Field Trip Support and Battle of the Books:
Educational $1000 for 5" $3000
Enrichment $1500 for remaining grades as requested
Battle of the Books$500
Cultural Arts At least two Cultural Art activities attended by each grade level: ($340 for $2040
each grade level, K—5)
Mini Grant Develop Learning Resources: funding is on a first come, first serve basis at $1000
$200 max per proposal until funds run out;
Teacher Resource Reimburse teachers for money spent on non-expendable items that directly
Program aid students; $4320
Membership and Photocopying flyers, brochures, monthly newsletters;Weekly Wire to
Communication improve communication/Spanish translation; large chalkboard signs to $500
communicate event dates to school population;
PTA
Administration Liability Insurance and Tax Preparation $1225
Total Budgeted
Expenses $16,935
Proiected INCOME:
"Available Funds" Brought Forward from 2011/2012 $8750
"Silent
Fundraisers" VIC, MVP, WSM, BoxTops, Target, Capri Sun, etc. $3500
(This fundraiser began three years ago. We are attempting to grow the
Grocery Cards program in the upcoming school year and hope to show larger profits in $2000
years to come.)
Membership Dues Our school keeps$1.00 of each $5.00 membership fee, the remainder goes $162
to state and national dues; In 2011/2012 we had 162 PTA members;
(Projected) Money needed to 100%fund 2012/2013 budget: Please look for more
Additional Income information re: upcoming fundraisers. We plan on having a Read-A-Thon in $8000
Required: September and the Fall Festival in October.
2013/2014 GAB PTA Draft Budget
For Approval by General PTA Members on Sept. 6, 2013
Categories/ Activities and Notes Budget
Committees Amount
Welcome and General Membership Meeting (9/6/2013)$400
Community Tissue Tea $50
Building and Spring Family Fun Night$400 $4,350
Hospitality Fall Festival $1,500
Teacher Appreciation Week(May 2013) $1,500
Health and Health-related needs of the school including support for school nurse,gym
Fitness
and playground equipment; outdoor facilities, etc. (PTA applies annually for $1,000
a matching grant from Orange County Schools.)
School School improvement(teacher's lounge, media center, murals, playground,
Improvement/. etc.)Grounds maintenance and improvement (upkeep on nature trail, $5,000
Grounds installation of flowers,general improvement);
Field Trip Support and Battle of the Books:
Educational $1,000 for 5th
Enrichment $300 each for K-4th grade as requested $1,500 $3,600
Battle of the Books $500
Read-A-Thon Expenses$600
Cultural Arts At least two Cultural Art activities attended by each grade level $2,100
Mini Grant
Develop Learning Resources: funding is on a first come,first serve basis at $1000
$200 max per proposal until funds run out;
Teacher Resource Reimburse teachers for money spent on non-expendable items that directly $4,320
Program aid students;
Membership and Photocopying flyers, brochures, monthly newsletters; Weekly Wire to
Communication improve communication/Spanish translation; large chalkboard signs to $1,000
communicate event dates to school population;
PTA Liability Insurance Tax Preparation, bank charges insufficient funds(bounced $1,225
Administration checks), credit card service fees
Total Budgeted $23,595
Expenses
Projected INCOME:
i
"Available Funds" Brought Forward from 2012/2013 16,909
"Silent
VIC, MVP, WSM, BoxTops,Target, Capri Sun, etc. $3,500
Fundraisers"
(This fundraiser began three years ago. We are attempting to grow the
Grocery Cards program in the upcoming school year and hope to show larger profits in $2,000
years to come.)
Membership Dues Our school keeps$1.00 of each $5.00 membership fee, the remainder goes $160
to state and national dues; In 2011/2012 we had 162 PTA members;
(Projected) Money needed to 100%fund 2012/2013 budget: Please look for more
Additional Income information re: upcoming fundraisers. We plan on having a Read-A-Thon in $8,000
Required: I September and the Fall Festival in October.
Grady A. Brown Elementary
2014-2015 Organizational Budget
Grady A. Brown Elementary PTA's 2014-2015 organizational budget has not been drafted or
approved at this point. It will be available by July 1, 2014 and can be provided at that time to the
OCAC upon request.
Artist Contact List
Charles Pettee
318 Burris Pl.
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone Number: 919-967-1381
Email: cpettee @bellsouth.net
Website: www.chariespettee.com
Grady A. Brown Elementary Staff Roster
Art and Music Teachers
Art Teacher
Trena Jones
919-732-6138, ext. 45801
trena.jones @orange.k12.nc.us
Music Teacher
Julie Rohrman
919-732-6138, ext. 45800
julie.rohrman @orange.k12.nc.us
2013-14 PTA Board
President: Heather Maloney hmalone ry5@gmail.com 919-215-0363
Vice President: Rachel Monschein rachelmonschein(o)gmali.com c: 919-923-1779;
h: 919-245-3118
Treasurer: Kelly Parker kelparker.1994(a)-amail.com 919-428-4249
Secretary: Ginny Oswald voswald whadwc.com c: (919)302-9069
Committee Chair Positions
Community Building: Penny King pcking(7a.centurvlink.net h:919-563-4757
c:919-697-2193
Cultural Arts Co-Chair: Tracy Thomas tracvivnnbrown a)hotmail.com cell: 919-360-2361
Cultural Arts Co-Chair: Jennifer Pearsal ispearsa113(a)gmad.conn 919-260-2313
Ground and Environment: Doug Edmunds modfathernc @gmail.com 919-732-2654
General Fundraising(Read-A-Thon): Ked Lloyd Tarrant klt8(ablive.com
Grocery Card Scrip Fundraising: Lisa Dumain thedermans(cr).bell south.net 919-933-5392
Grant Writer: Jennifer Carson feyestone .hotmail.com cell 919-619-1934
Spirit Wear: Wendy Hughes wendyandj_hughes[a)mebtel.net 919-624-1434
BoxTops Co-Chair: Amanda Ekholm amandaekholm(&mebtel.net 919-563-1171
BoxTops Co-Chair: Dana Pearce DMRATLEDGE()yahoo.com home 919-942-7660
cell 919-619-8828
Labels for Education: Michelle Holland holland-halIC&M.mcom 919-338-8042
Recycling Fundraiser: Jessica King luvmvkids girls @yahoo.com 919-810-1150
Juice Pouch Coordinator: Kim Watkins kdmwatkin gmail.com 919-732-5503, cell:
919-889-8934
Hospitality: Michelle Holland holland-hall(a)nc.rr.com 919-338-8042
Membership: Lindsay Mann emannUaa.bellsouth.net 919-968-4823
Communication: Janet Huebner jhuebner(a)duke.edu 919-644-2739
Yearbook Co-Chair: Jennifer Crawford crawfordcrew4(a-)gmail.com 919-630-1034
Yearbook Co-Chair: Carolyn Moore carolmoore413(a)vahoo.com 9195378994 home
1198794128 cell
Fall Festival: Dare Gura ddgura(ar)aoi.com 919-732-3076
Social Media&webmaster: Jen Busfield ienaiabspiethora.com 336-260-3831
GAB Principal Ms. Fay Jones fay.jones a-orange.k12.nc.us 919-732-6138 ext.45001
Teacher Representative Shannon Floyd shannon.flovdC)a.orange.kl2.nc.us 732-6318 ext.
Press Sample
PTA Newsletter
In this quarterly newsletter, the PTA is able to highlight special programs and
events that students have participated in or will be participating in.
Grady A. Brown Elementary Weekly Wire
An electronic newsletter that goes out to parents each week highlighting
events/programs taking place at school and the public library for that week.
Classroom Newsletters
Example of a first grade classroom newsletter that goes home each week to
parents..
GAB PTA covo.&R xcENE Newsletter
Upcoming Events A Celebration of Black History Month
February 26' - Black History Month Tuesday, February 26th at 6PM
Program at 6PM in the GAB gym We cordially invite you to join us for the Black History Month Program where you
March 5t"- Grocery Card Deadline
March e-Early Dismissal. Students will enjoy performances of music sung by our third grade which will include: "The
are released at 11:20AM Ballad Of The Underground Railroad," a song that tells the story of the
March 7"' -PTA Meeting at 6PM in underground railroad through music; "The Road To Freedom," an inspirational song
the Media Center. All are welcome! about the journey toward freedom and equality for all; and "I'm On My Way," an
March 13"-Spring Picture Day African American Spiritual about the struggle for freedom and equality. There will
March 18th-21°'- Beverly Botsford
Residency with 2'"'Grade also be a short play featuring third grade actors and presentations by some of our
March 22n° - Beverly Botsford fourth and fifth graders of biographies of African American heroes. We will also
performance.12:30:3-5:1:30:K-2. be highlighting posters of African Americans in our art gallery in the front lobby.
March 25"-End of Quarter Our upper grades have all been researching famous African Americans who have
March 261"-Terrific Kids at 8:30AM made outstanding contributions to society, and we hope you will be able to attend
March 291"-No School
our program to learn a little bit more about history and be inspired.
PTA Cultural Arts Event: Beverly Botsford 2013-2014 PTA Board Are you
Residency/Performance !March 18-22, 2013 interested on becoming more involved with
your child's experience at GAB? If so,
Using a fascinating array of percussion instruments,often homemade,cross-cultural ! please consider joining the PTA Board! If
percussionist Beverly Botsford will share the excitement of world cultures and you think you may be interested, please let
curriculum with music,spoken word,stories and dance through a residency with the us know at aabpta @pmail.com. If you have
2"d trade classes. Students will develop art understanding of music in relation to any questions about being a part of the
history and culture,as well as connections to drumming and language and will have PTA, please don't hesitate to ask any of our
a deeper understanding of rhythm and pattern in music, speech and other areas current Board Members listed below. Thank
across the curriculum. The residency will culminate with performances for all You in advance for your consideration!
grades on Friday,March 22"d(12:30PN1 Grades 3-5 and 1:30PM Grades K-2).
This program is supported by the PTA and the Orange County Arts Commission The GAB 5th Graders are heading to
with funds from the Grassroots Program of the North Carolina Ants Council,a state Washington D.0 March 14th and 15th!
agency. The 5`h graders have been working hard all year to
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More Playground News. Coming soon to the 2nd rode will have the opportunity to experience US history
yg g g first hand. There they wilt view major documents
playground: A Hill Slide! Thanks to a $2,500 grant from The that formed the structure of our constitutional
Lowes Toolbox of Education, and the remaining funds left over government and the multitude of historic buitdings
from previous playground fundraising a slide is going to be built and sites dedicated to preserving and honoring our
country's heritage including the US Capitol, the
into the massive hill between the 2nd grade playground and the Memorials, and Arlington National Cemetery.
school. If everything goes as planned, the slide will be installed Thank you for supporting this wonderful
over Spring Break. Get ready for some real sliding fun Cougars! i opportunity!
'No Cost'Fundraising Otoraortunities for all Fagnilies
Grocery Cards: As of February,our participating scrip card families and those who participated in the Holiday Gift Card Drive have raised approximately$1240 for GAB! If
you would like to participate,log on to the PTA website(httpJlsites.google.com/site/gabpta/)for more info or just email GABqroceriesOn bellsouth.net to get started. The
stores that currently participate are: Whole Foods,Lowes,and Food Lion. You decide the amount(it can be fixed or vary from month to month). The school will earn 2-6%
from the store you choose. It costs you nothing! You can also check out our online ordering for a multitude of retail gift card options at www.shopwithscrip.com. Do you
shop at Weaver Street? Well,GAB can receive 5%back on all purchases! Simply buy a gift card from the cashier and have them link it to GAB(228). Also,don't forget to
link your Harris Teeter VIC cards to GAB(Code 3382)online at www.HarrisTeeter.com or at the cashier the next time you are in the store. The VIC cards need to be re-
linked EVERY school year. You can link your Food Lion MVP cards by visiting mvw.loodlronmvprewards.com.No matter where you shop for your family,you can help GAB
raise money without spending an extra dime! Thank you for your support!
Box Tons: The Box Tops program donates 10 cents for each Box Top to our school! This does not seem like a lot,however,it really adds up. So far this year,we have
collected 10,675 BoxTops resulting in$1,067.50!That is not including our last collection which has not yet been counted.Please keep collecting BoxTops throughout the
year.Our goal is to raise a total of$2000 for the year! Thank you in advance for helping us to reach our goal.
Juice Pouches: For each juice pouch collected,2 cents will be donated to our school. This program allows us to raise some money but more importantly it helps the
environment by reducing waste! So,please continue to save those drink pouches(any variety)and encourage your children to participate! Remove the straws,squeeze out
the excess liquid,and then deposit them in one of the two receptacles in either the lobby or the cafeteria at Grady Brown. Thanks for doing your part.
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2012-2013 Board Members:Rachel Monschein-Pres.,Laura Kavanaugh-VP,Andrea Sorvino-Secretary,Dana Ward-Treasurer.Lindsay Mann-Membership,
Janet Huebner-Communications,Lisa Dumain-Grocery Card/Scrip Program,Wendy Hughes,Dare Gura,Rachel Kulberg,Amy Irish,Amanda Ekholm-
Fundraising,Penny King-Community Building,Tracy Thomas-Cultural Arts,Michelle Holland-Hospitality,Doug Edmunds-Grounds and Environment,
Jennifer Crawford-Yearbook
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Newsletter March 2013 Any questions/ideas/concerns? Contact: gaboto@gmail.com
Weekly Wire -Week of November 18th
This Week at GAB:
Tuesday, November 19th - Grocery/scrip delivery before school in the lobby. Please see
Penny King.
Wednesday, November 20th - Grocery/scrip delivery after school in the lobby. Please see
Penny King.
Thursday, November 21St - Traditional Thanksgiving Meal in the cafeteria
Friday, November 22nd - 5th Grade D.A.R.E. graduation
Coming up.
November 26th - Red Robin in Burlington hosting a GAB night (GAB earns 12% of the total
bill!)
November 27th-29th - Thanksgiving Holiday
December 2-6th - Book Fair
December 4th - Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed at 11:20AM
This Week at the Library
Monday, Nov. 18, 6:00 pm eBooks Class Main Library Learn how to download free eBooks from
OC Public Libraries to eReaders and tablets. Got an eReader? Bring it! ;Want one? Try ours first!
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 3:30 p.m. (Tuesdays @ 3:30 p.m.) Kids Explore Main Library Children ages 5-8
are invited to this 45 minute interactive program. We will explore art, science, books or LEGOS
through hands-on, age appropriate activities. Come join the fun!
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 6:00-7:30 PM Zentangle Workshop (Adults) Main Library Register or call
(919) 245-2525. This Zentangle workshop will be for adults of all ages - teens will have their own
class later in the week. Please register online to save your place in the class! The workshop will be
led by Sharon Payne,a certified Zentangle teacher. What is Zentangle? Zentangle is an easy to
learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It is a fascinating new art form
that is fun and relaxing. It increases focus and creativity. Zentangle provides artistic satisfaction
and an increased sense of personal well being. Zentangle is enjoyed by a wide range of skills and
ages and is used in many fields of interest. The Zentangle®art form and method was created by
Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas and is copyrighted. Zentangle® is a registered trademark of
Zentangle, Inc. Learn more at zentangle.com.
Tuesday, Nov. *19, 6:30 PM Carrboro Branch Book Club Carrboro'Branch Join us for a librarian-
led discussion of The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman. Copies of the book will be available
for check out; please inquire at the Carrboro Branch front desk. Book club meetings are open to all
and no pre-registration is required. Future book club meetings will be held every third Tuesday of
the month. If you have any questions, please contact us at 919-969-3006.
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 10:00 a.m. (Wednesdays @ 10:00 a.m.) Preschool 5torytime Main Library
Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in a 30 minute interactive program
that incorporates age appropriate books, rhymes, music and movement.
Thursday, Nov. 21, 3:30 p.m. (Thursdays @ 3:30 p.m.) Kids Discover Main Library Children ages
9-12 are invited to this 45 minute interactive program. We will discover art, science, books or
LEGOS through hands-on, age appropriate activities. Come join the fun!
Thursday, Nov. 21, 6:00-7:30 PM TeensMake: Zentangle Main Library Register or call (919)
245-2525. This month's TeensMake event is a special one -we're going to ZenTangle! Please
register online to save your place in the class - for ages 12-18. The workshop will be led by Sharon
Payne,a certified Zentangle teacher. What is Zentangle? Zentangle is an easy to learn method of
creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It is a fascinating new art form that is fun and
relaxing. It increases focus and creativity. Zentangle provides artistic satisfaction and an increased
sense of personal well being. Zentangle is enjoyed by a wide range of skills and ages and is used in
many fields of interest. The Zentangle® art form and method was created by Rick Roberts and
Maria Thomas and is copyrighted. Zentangle® is a registered trademark of Zentangle, Inc. Learn
more at zentangle.com.
Saturday, Nov. 23, 10:30 AM Carrboro Branch Story Time Carrboro Branch Celebrate the
upcoming feasting and family gathering of Thanksgiving with stories and crafts by Miss Kate!
Saturday, Nov. 23, 10:00 AM CWS Free Computer Class - Open Lab Cybrary Open Lab sessions
do not have a set curriculum, they are a time for you to ask individual questions and get one-on-one
assistance. If you've missed a CWS class or have further questions after a class you attended, this
is a great opportunity to get some extra help. Volunteers will be on-hand to answer questions or
provide information on Basic Computer Skills, File Organization, Internet Navigation, Using Email,'
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Online Job Searching, Resume Writing,
Social Networking, and Online Shopping. The Community Workshop Series is presented by the
Carrboro Cybrary and the UNC University Libraries. The workshops are free and open to the
general public, but class size is limited, so please pre-register in person at the Cybrary, by phone:
919-918-7387, or online: http://www2.lib.unc.edu/cws/cybrary_signup.htmi.
Sunday, Nov. 24, 2-4pm (Every other Sunday from 2-4pm.) Drop-In Resume Review Main Library
A strong resume makes any job application better. Free drop-in resume review services are
available at the Orange County Main Library every other Sunday from 2 to 4pm. Volunteers are
available to help you with tips for improving format, spelling, grammar and effectiveness. Don't have
a resume yet? We'll help you get started!
Sessions are held in the Group Study Room on the second floor. All sessions are first-come first-
served.
Many thanks
• Congratulations to Mr. Folden's Kindergarten class for being chosen as Champs of the
Week.
• Thank you to all who attended the 4th Annual GAB Veteran's Day Event last week. This was a
spectacular event in which we honored Veterans from within our GAB families and community
and learned about their sacrifices and the principles that have guided them. We had 14
honored guests attend this year's event and members of Safety Patrol as well as several
additional students featured 12 veterans in our community. Congratulations to our students
and the veterans they honored: Devonte Harris: Veteran Bud Hampton, Emily Worthy:
Veteran Scott Bresnahan, Jonathan Torok: Veteran George Torok, Rhett Whitfield:
Veteran Jim Church, Kady Watkins: Veteran Karen Watkins, Ian Crabill: Veteran Lee
Heavlin, Sharon Castelan: Veteran Jenn Ellis, Brandon Huebner: Veteran Ed Gill, Molly
Porter: Veteran James Earl Faison, Gracie Young: Veteran Johnny Quick, Grady Ray:
Veteran Charles King, Justin Cooper: Veteran Steve Minton. Congratulations to Pheonix
Smith and Jada Burt who sang solos honoring our veterans and Mrs Compton's
Kindergarten class who sang Grand Old Flag! Thank you to Principal Jones, Assistant
Principal Faison-Bullock, Coach Byerly, Mrs. McCue, and Ms Rohrman for supporting this
program and for helping to prepare our students. Thanks to Janet Huebner of the GAB
PTA for hosting the reception that followed and to Mr. Coble, Mr. Pritts, and Mr. King
for their help with the event.
• Thank you to Susan Murray from Chapelboro for covering our GAB Veteran's Day event. If
you would like to view photos from the day, please go to the following link:
http://cha.pelboro.clom/?s=veterans.
• Thank you to Penny King for delivering the grocery/scrip cards this week!
Volunteer Opportunities - How can you help?
• Please consider ordering Holiday Gift Cards for family and friends through our GAB
scrip program. Simply go to www.shopwithscrip.com, choose the gift cards you would
like to order e-mail Lisa Dumain at gabgroceries@bellsout.net by December 91h and
send in a check for the amount purchased. The gift cards will be delivered the week of
December 16th. Don't forget the deadline for orders is December 9th
• Ms Trena Jones would like to ask for parent volunteers in the art room for kindergarten
students on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you are available, please contact Trena Jones at x-
45801. Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
• The PTA is seeking donations of prizes for the monthly raffle for BoxTop entries. If anyone
has any prizes to donate such as Barnes and Noble gift card, Wal-Mart gift card, movie
tickets for family of 4, restaurant gift card like for local pizza place for family of 4, tickets
to local attractions or sporting events, or other similar family friendly prizes. These can be
gift cards, event tickets, or small items valued between $5-$15. These raffles are
incentives for students to bring in Box Tops. If you would like to donate an item, please
contact Amanda Ekholm at amandaekholm@mebtel.net.
• If you have not already joined the PTA, please send in your membership form and your $5 to
join! Remember, more than one family member can join! Becoming a PTA member does not
obligate you to do anything,although we are happy for anyone to volunteer!!!
• Ms. Byerly and Ms Rohrman are requesting donations of goodies for the 5th grade Cougar
Card incentive program. Examples have been balls,t-shirts, posters, Frisbees, etc.
• Remember to participate in some or all of our "NO COST' fundraisers! Last year, we raised
$4,678 toward our $16,000 budget without spending a penny! So please consider
participating in the grocery/scrip program, collecting BoxTops
(http://www.boxtops4education.com/Image.aspx?id=3878), recycling juice pouches,
collecting Labels for Education (http://www.lobeisforeducation.com/earn/participating-
products.aspx). The more these programs grow, the less fundraising we will have to do to
support the programs at GAB!
• If your child no longer attends GAB and you would no longer like to receive the Weekly
Wire, please e-mail the PTA Communications Chair at: gabpta+weeklywire @gmail.com with
"UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line.
AQt Albertson's Alligators
Classroom News
September 4, 2012
Welcome to First Grade! It was so wonderful to meet you all at open house! It was also a great first week of
school! I'm very excited about teaching first grade again this year and really getting to know my new students!
Let me tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Hope Albertson, and this is my fifth year at GAB and my
seventh year teaching overall. I live in Durham. My husband, Daniel, and I just bought our first house a year
ago and have thoroughly enjoyed making it a home! I have been married for four years and have a cat named
Kole. I graduated from Wake Forest University; therefore I am a huge Wake Forest fan! I also love the Tar
Heels, love to play and watch sports, and LOVE to shop! If you need anything, please feel free to call (919-732-
6138 ext. 45103), e-mail (hope.albertson @orange.k12.nc.us), or send in a note.
Show-and-Tell —Each student will have a specific Show-and-Tell day each week if they would like to bring in
something. The item should be something that can be kept in their book bag until share time. It cannot be
anything living or that could be considered a weapon (such as plastic swords, guns, etc.).
Homework—Homework will be given Monday-Thursday. There will be a math worksheet, a spelling
assignment, and a book or bag of books (BOB)will be sent home to be read. Please do both sides on the
math homework page. The spelling assignments will be relatively the same each week. The words will change
each week, though. I will send home the new spelling words each Monday in my newsletter. It is important
that spelling words are practiced each night. Please listen to your child read the book, maybe ask them a few
questions about what they have read, and sign the reading log chart (this will start next Monday, Sept. 9th).
Understanding what they have read is just as important as being able to read the words.
Spelling homework schedule—
Tuesday—write each word twice, and then circle the vowels with a crayon, colored pencil or marker
Wednesday—Write all words in ABC (alphabetical) order twice
Thursday—Triangle words—Write each word adding one letter at a time. Like this:
C b
ca ba
can bag
Spelling List#1—September 3 - 6 (Test September 6)
High Frequency Words
can the look
have you we
not what it
that like with
If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to call - (919)732-6138 ext. 45103, send in a note,
or e-mail (hope.albertson @orange.k12.nc.us). Thank you for all you do! — Mrs. Albertson
Work Samples
January 2012 recording with local band "The Iron Mountain Messengers":
http://www.reverbnation.com/theironmountainmessengers
Video from performance at Bath Elementary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txpqNEAhp2
Other songs can be heard here: www.chariespettee.com