I-002 Communication and Collaboration log 2

To establish this partnership, I would point out the increase in economically disadvantaged students that have joined the district in the last five years. I would restate the district mission statement that clarifies the desire to provide a full education to all students. Also mentioned would be the need for money and mentors to make the program work. This program would create great ways to benefit children. Our community wants to see seen as a community that takes care of its children and that the neediest are falling through the cracks. The presentation would discuss the importance of music education to the economically disadvantaged student and the loss of members to important school programs such as orchestra because parents cannot afford the instruments. It would also discuss breaking the cycle of poverty through mentoring partnerships with students that lack academic support at home.

Proposed Activities

Mentoring of priority students
Provision of musical instruments to economically disadvantaged students
Tutoring provided on location for economically disadvantaged students
The program will provide for the provision of glasses and braces for those in need.
Provision of graduation caps and gowns

How you can help

Time – Become a Mentor
Support – Speak about the program to others, help identify needy students
Money – it cannot be accomplished without financial funding