MUSIC NOTES: CALL TO ACTION

Friday, March 19, 2010

CALL TO ACTION - UPDATED

Dear Booster Parents:

Thank you to all the students and parents that showed their support at the District Meeting earlier this month. As evidenced by the front-page headline in the Telegraph, our students' and parents' voices were heard.

Our next step? We must move our efforts to the legislative level and demand a priority be placed on education! Let’s empower ourselves and our students to take charge!

Where to start? I encourage our students, our parents, our teachers to rally together and let our legislators know we are disappointed in the lack of concern for our children, our schools, and the future of California. http://www.supportcakids.com/ is your resource to look up your legislator, sample letters to write to your legislator, latest budget updates and important news relating to our California schools.

What can you do? Attend one of the local Support CA Kids Community Meetings:

Tuesday, March 23 at Folsom Middle School (Multi) 6:00-7:30
Thursday, March 25 at Mitchell Middle School (Multi) 6:00-7:30

We need everyone to get involved to make a difference in the lives of our children today, before it’s too late.

Lorie Walton, President
Folsom High School Music Boosters

Alumni Corner

Kelsey Iverson is a 2006 Folsom High music graduate who played trombone in Jazz Band I and sang with the Jazz Choir. Kelsey went on to play the trombone with the Sacramento State University Jazz Band A, the Sac State Orchestra, and several chamber groups. She graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Trombone Performance.

Kelsey is currently spending 3 months living in Prague and traveling throughout Europe. Kelsey said, "I am reminded of the Folsom Jazz Eurotrips in 2002 and 2006 almost every day here!" When she returns to the U.S., she plans to attend grad school, possibly at CU Boulder in Colorado. But that decision won't be made until she hears back from all of her applications. We wish you much good luck, Kelsey, from your Folsom High music supporters!

If you are in contact with former music students or are the parent of an alumnus, please submit an update to publicity@folsommusic.org and we'll post the news here. Photos are welcome too!