CENTER GROVE - SAVE THE ARTS!
In an effort to save money the Center Grove School Board has proposed cuts to the Fine Arts programs throughout the district. These cuts could seriously impact the ability of the schools to provide staff and resources for these classes and related extracurricular programs.
There are two upcoming School Board meetings that will focus on the budget.
Monday, March 8th will be a Board work session specifically designated for reviewing and discussing the budget reduction recommendations from Dr. Lippe.
On Monday, March 15th , the School Board is planning to make their final decision regarding budget reductions. Both of these sessions will be held in the HS Auditorium.
Please take some time to view the highlighted video. It has great messaging about the economic impacts if we lose the arts in our schools.
http://www.tmea.org/2009keynote/
Thank you for your help in preparing our children!
Click here for information regarding the "I Heart CG" Signs!
Here is a quick and powerful way for you to join with Center Grove community members to visually and vocally show support for the continued success of our schools and community. The message is the mission.
CG students want options for peers February 3, 2010 BY JASON MICHAEL WHITE Staff writer for the Daily Journal
http://www.dailyjournal.net/main.asp?SectionID=242&SubSectionID=858&ArticleID=105721
Center Grove students push to save arts programs
Posted: Jan 28, 2010 10:01 PM EST
Jennie Runevitch/Eyewitness News
http://www.wthr.com/Global/story.asp?S=11899020
Here are several action items you can do to help SAVE THE ARTS! (In no particular order) Educate Yourself!
Click here for some answers to some commonly asked questions regarding the referendum committee and its work.
Click here to l ook at the List of Possible Expense Reductions
Click here to look at the Possible Schedule to Put Budget Cuts in Place .
Click here for suggestions from the Indiana Music Educators Association
Click here for the Citizens’ Checklist - Developed by the Indiana State Board of Education
Read These Helpful Articles of Interest!
Why Arts Education Is Crucial, and Who's Doing It Best
Beyond Band: Music Technology Inspires Students
Canvass the Community to Fund Art and Music Instruction
Sign the Petition TODAY to Save Center Grove’s Fine Arts Program
Go to http://www.gopetition.com/online/33630.html
Call, Email and Write a Letter now to each of the Center Grove School Board Members.
Click here for a SAMPLE LETTER to the Center Grove School Board
Scott Gudeman, PresidentSte. 300Indianapolis , IN 46237 gudemans@centergrove.k12.in.us
Carol Tumey, Vice President
1952 Skyline Dr
Greenwood IN 46143
888-1676
tumeyc@centergrove.k12.in.us
John Steed, Secretary
4082 Rocking Chair Rd.
Greenwood IN 46142
888-0876
steedj@centergrove.k12.in.us
Mark Dietel, Member dietelm@centergrove.k12.in.us
Jim Copp, Member
1430 S. Runyon Rd. Greenwood , IN 46143 coppj@centergrove.k12.in.us
Call TODAY, Email TODAY and Write a Letter TODAY to each of your State elected officials Here are the email addresses and phone numbers for the senators and representatives for White River Township :
State Rep. Woody Burton: phone # 1-800-382-9841 email : h58@in.gov
State Rep. David Frizzell phone # 1-800-382-9841 email: h93@in.gov
State Senator Brent Waltz: phone# 232-9814 email: s36@in.gov
State Senator Richard Bray: phone # 232-9473 email: s37@in.gov
State Sen. Greg Walker: phone 232-9459 email: s41@in.gov
State Sen. Mike Young: phone # 232-9517 email: s35@in.gov
Use the Indiana State Teachers Association Website as a resource. Click on the link below:
http://capwiz.com/nea/in/state/main/?state=IN
Click here for information about House Bill 1367 passes!
Call TODAY, Email TODAY and Write a Letter TODAY to your school principal
Matt Shockley, Principal
Center Grove High School
2717 South Morgantown Road Greenwood , IN 46143
Phone: (317) 881-0581
shockleym@centergrove.k12.in.us
Jack Parker, Principal
Center Grove Middle School Central
4900 W. Stones Crossing Road
Greenwood , IN 46143
FAX (317) 885-4534
parkerj@centergrove.k12.in.us
Scott Johnson, Principal
Center Grove Middle School North
202 North Morgantown Road Greenwood , IN 46142
johnsonsw@centergrove.k12.in.us
Maple Grove Elementary
First Name: Shelley Coover
Position: Principal
Phone Extension: 1760
E-mail: coovers@centergrove.k12.in.us
3623 West Whiteland Road
Bargersville, Indiana 46106
(317) 881-0561
Fax (317) 889-2553
Center Grove Elementary
First Name: C. Bruce
Last Name: Haddix
Position: Principal
Phone Extension: 1850
E-mail: haddixb@centergrove.k12.in.us
2455 South Morgantown Road
Greenwood, Indiana 46143
(317) 881-1720
Fax (317) 885-4535
VM (317) 887-4700
North Grove Elementary
First Name: Brian
Last Name: Proctor
Position: Principal
Phone Extension: 6244
E-mail: proctorb@centergrove.k12.in.us
3280 W. Fairview Rd.
Greenwood, IN 46142
Phone (317) 881-5653
Fax: (317) 885-4547
Pleasant Grove Elementary
First Name: Trael
Last Name: Kelly
Position: Principal
Phone Extension: 7250
E-mail: kellyt@centergrove.k12.in.us
5199 West Fairview Road
Greenwood, Indiana 46142
(317) 887-8525 or (317) 887-4702
Fax: (317) 885-4605
Sugar Grove Elementary
First Name: Patti
Last Name: Duckworth
Position: Principal
Phone Extension: 3046
E-mail: duckworthp@centergrove.k12.in.us
4135 West Smith Valley Road
Greenwood, Indiana 46142
(317) 887-4707
Fax: (317) 885-5249
West Grove Elementary
5800 West Smith Valley Road
Greenwood, Indiana 46142
Phone: (317) 888-0185
Fax: (317) 885-4544
PLEASE DO SOMETHING! Keep in mind: The message should be “every child deserves a quality education that involves quality arts” …and in these difficult times we need to lean on the creativity the arts provide to find innovative solutions.
