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Past projects 69

• Tablecloths for Performing Arts Department

  Funded Sep 22, 2015

  Thank you so much for supporting the performing arts department at our school. Our lobby is going to look fantastic at our next dance performance at the end of October. We are so excited to use our brand new tablecloths!

  Because of your generous donations, our lobby is going to look as fantastic as our performances on our stage. We are thrilled to be able to finesse the details of the building with classy tablecloths that will only enhance the overall experience of our arts patrons at our shows.

  Again, we are grateful for your generosity and kindness. It is because of philanthropists like you that our arts departments continue to thrive.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Pipes

• Dance Floor Maintenance & Wireless Speakers

  Funded Sep 22, 2015

  Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. My students and I are thrilled to have our new supplies.

  Because of your contributions, I can continue to maintain a clean and danceable floor for my students. Having over 100 students enter through the dance room doors on a daily basis can create quite a bit of dust. It is imperative that I sweep multiple times a day and having new brooms is a blessing.

  Additionally, we are ecstatic over our new portable speakers. We love being able to break into group projects and use the speakers for rehearsals.

  Again, I cannot express my gratitude enough. Thank you for supporting schools, thank you for supporting the arts, and thank you for contributing to my classroom. It means the world to us.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Pipes

• Hangers for Dance Costumes

  Funded Sep 22, 2015

  I just have to tell you that your contributions to my classroom speak volumes to me and to my students. Teaching in a low socio-economic status school, not all of the students start on the same playing field. This can keep kids from developing the confidence and self-esteem that they need to build the academic, social, and emotional stamina they need for high school and beyond.

  Your generous donations show my students that they are totally worth it and they are worthy of achieving such great things in life. I am beyond ecstatic that we have such tremendous support for the performing arts in our community. It gives me hope.

  Again, we are so excited to hang all of our costumes up and have them properly hanging in a way that they are not falling off of the hangers. Thank you so much!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Pipes

• Overcoming Adversity in Dance

  Funded Aug 21, 2015

  My students and I cannot thank you enough for your contributions to our dance program. Literacy is such an important aspect in all facets of education which is why I am striving to incorporate more opportunities for reading and literature in the dance curriculum.

  You have helped me make great strides toward this with your generosity and support! I simply cannot express to you how grateful I am that I get to tackle dance education with more tools. Yay!

  Again, thank you so much for the books. Misty Copeland's story will resonate with all my students and I know that this will be a positive supplement to their core curriculum classes as well. Thank you for valuing the performing arts.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Pipes

  This classroom project was brought to life by The Girard Foundation and one other donor.

• Wireless Speakers in Dance Classroom

  Funded Aug 21, 2015

  Thank you so much for bringing my dance classroom to life through music! We absolutely love our music and we like it loud. The Bose Speakers help us do just that for our dance routines.

  We simply cannot express our deep gratitude toward you for being so generous. We feel extremely supported in the arts when people like you support our small programs. Because of your donations, we will be well prepared for our performances and the speaker will be used in many dance rehearsals for years to come!

  Again, we are so grateful that you believe in us and you believe in performing arts education. Arts education is essential to providing students will a well-rounded public education. Thank you so much!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Pipes

  This classroom project was brought to life by The Girard Foundation and one other donor.

• School Supplies for Dancers!

  Funded Aug 18, 2015

  I cannot tell you how excited I am to start the year off with so many amazing classroom supplies. Here in the performing arts department our staff is small and, often times, our supply budget is lower than other departments. They forget that we need basic school supplies too!

  Your contributions to my classroom are invaluable. It says that you care to my students and they are so grateful for your generosity. It also speaks volumes to me! I feel that my classroom and the performing arts are supported by the community. It definitely takes a village to make a great dance program.

  We are using our supplies effective NOW! I love that I am able to have ample paper for printing, I can pass out pens for our journal writing (kids don't bring their backpacks to my classroom, they change in the locker room), and I am able to use highlighters for taking my students through various choreography processes.

  Please know that your support does not go unnoticed in our classroom. Your donation will be used all year in my classroom. Thank you again for being so kind and generous.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Pipes

  This classroom project was brought to life by The Girard Foundation and 3 other donors.