Somers Tuskers Arts Rising Stars

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Dear Performing Arts Families,

We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to you as we launch the 2023-2024 membership drive for STARS, dedicated to supporting the performing arts in our school district. Your involvement in our mission is not only greatly appreciated but also critical in helping us provide young musicians, vocalists, artists, and performers with the opportunities they need to thrive and grow.

As parents, caregivers, and active community members, we appreciate the profound impact that music and the arts can have on child development. Numerous studies consistently affirm that engaging in the arts fosters creativity, self-expression, self-confidence, and social connection. Participation enhances academic growth and has the potential to bring lifelong joy and fulfillment to their lives.

Your membership contributes to the enrichment of children in Primrose, SIS, SMS and SHS by providing:

• Access: All students have access to music and performing arts programs, regardless of financial circumstances.
• Resources: Your contributions help us invest in state-of-the-art music education resources, including instruments, instructional materials, and technologies which enriches the creative experience for students and instructors alike.
• Performance Opportunities: Your support enables students to showcase their talents through concerts, musicals, plays, competitions, and other events, boosting their confidence and experience.
• Scholarships: STARS awards grant scholarships to graduating seniors who have been dedicated to the arts throughout their academic career.

With your help we have been able to expand upon the already rich performing arts culture within the Somers Central School District and we hope that you will support STARS by either renewing or maintaining your membership this year. You may do this by going to MySchoolBucks and completing an online STARS membership form, or filling out the attached membership form.

As a thank you for your membership, members’ names will be published in all of the programs for concerts and plays taking place in Primrose, SIS, SMS, and SHS throughout the entire school year.

If you would like to join our volunteer board, please email us so that we can add you to our email distribution list.

Thank you for all that you continue to do for the students who participate in the performing arts in Somers! We hope your kids have an incredible school year!

Sincerely,

STARS Board Co-Presidents
Christine Canavan (cwcanavan.pcd@gmail.com)
Christine Zimbelmann-Sledzick (Tinezdt@aol.com)

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