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- Kiddo! Volunteers Welcome Even when we are between big projects, we are always looking for general office help. If you are interested in providing support in the Kiddo! office please contact Kelly Cacic at kcacic@kiddo.org. Thank you!
- Kiddo! Welcomes Your Photos & Videos Do you have photos or video footage of your child's Kiddo! performances, or photos of their artwork from Kiddo! funded projects? We're always looking for documentation of concerts, plays, poetry readings, dance recitals, art shows, etc. We would love to post your photos on our Kiddo! Photo Gallery page, and possibly use your photos in our monthly newsletter, or your video footage in our next Kiddo! video! Please contact Kelly Cacic at kcacic@kiddo.org. Thank you!
Who is Kiddo!?
Kiddo! is made up of people like you, who give generously to provide vital programs in art, music, dance, poetry, drama and technology for children in Mill Valley's public schools. Learn how Kiddo! helps preserve quality education.Recent News
Kiddo! Business Partner Promotions
Posted September 2nd 2010 10:38 AM by Kelly Cacic | Filed under: Announcements, EventsMany of our Kiddo! Business Partners count on you for business, we in turn count on our business partners donations, and of course our kids in MVSD benefit directly from everyone’s support.
Check out our Business Partner’s page to get a list of our current business partners at Classroom Plus level and up, and to check out who is currently running a promotion.
There are a handful of promotions running this month, don’t miss out on a sweet deal this weekend!
MVMS Music Programs Win Awards
Posted May 27th 2010 12:10 PM by Kelly Cacic | Filed under: Announcements, MusicIn April, the MVMS Music programs attended the Music in the Parks Festival Series. Here are the results:
The MVMS Band competed in the Music in the Parks Festival at Great America in Santa Clara. They competed against bands from throughout the U.S. including Texas, Nevada and Oregon.
Here are the awards they received:
Wind Ensemble- 2nd place
Advanced Jazz Band- 2nd place
Intermediate Jazz Band- 3rd place
Advanced Percussion Ensemble - this is a unique ensemble and was the only percussion ensemble allowed to perform at Music in the Parks!
They played extremely well and received a lot of praise from the judges.
The MVMS 6th grade Orchestra, led by Phoebe Dong attended the Music in the Parks Festival at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo. They played for judges and received an Excellent rating, earning first place in the competition!
The 7th and 8th grade choirs, led by Jessica Nicholson, accompanied by Nora Thomas & Beverly Rodgers, attended the Music in the Parks Festival in Anaheim California. The students performed a concert in Disneyland on 4/23, as part of the Disney Performing Arts program. On 4/24, the choirs participated in a competition called Music in the Parks. In this festival, 24 instrumental groups and 24 choirs competed in a variety of categories.
The MVMS Choir won 7 Awards!
Here are the highlights of the festival:
Concert Choir received a rating of “Excellent” and 1st place
Boys Chorus received a rating of “Excellent” and 1st place
Bel Canto received a rating of “Superior” and 1st place
Chamber Choir received a rating of “Superior” and 1st place
(and also received the second-highest score of all 24 choirs, including both middle school and high school groups)
Max Bayer was awarded Best Overall Student Piano Accompanist
Bianca Capretta was awarded Best Overall Vocal Soloist
MVMS was chosen as the “Esprit de Corps” winner!
This is the very top award given at the festival, and it is awarded to the school
that demonstrates the most respectful, professional behavior, and positive attitude. MVMS received this award out of ALL 21 schools represented at the festival (including both high school and middle schools, instrumental and and choral groups.)
Congratulations to the 6th Grade Orchestra & the 7th/8th Grade Choirs!
See our May/June newsletter for great photos of these events!
Kiddo! Donation Day – Thank You Everyone!
Posted May 5th 2010 02:09 PM by Kelly Cacic | Filed under: Announcements, EventsThank You for a VERY Successful Kiddo! Donation Day!
We’re off to a solid start towards reaching our goal and although Donation Day 2010 is over, our 2010-11 Annual Campaign is just getting started. Donations are welcome anytime throughout the year, every donation counts!
New! – Business Partners Promotions Page
Posted May 4th 2010 11:03 AM by Kelly Cacic | Filed under: UncategorizedCheck out our BP Promotions page for a complete description of current business partnerships, or to find out how to become a Business Partner, contact Patty Flax @ Kiddo! 389-7792.
Kiddo! Has a New Monthly Newsletter
Posted February 8th 2010 11:42 AM by Kelly Cacic | Filed under: AnnouncementsWe’re proud to bring you our new monthly newsletter! We know everyone is so busy, so we would like to help keep you up to date on all the current Kiddo! related news and events. Be sure to check each issue for useful information about our Annual and Business Partner Campaigns, Kiddo! related fundraising events, Kiddo! classroom performances and exibitions and of course, don’t forget to check out the cute photos of MVSD students in Kiddo! sponsored activities.
Look for the newest issue here!
If you would like to be added to our Kiddo! email or regular mailing distribution lists please send your contact information to: update@kiddo.org.
If you have photos to share in our monthly newsletter or to post to our online gallery, please send them to kcacic@kiddo.org.
Follow Kiddo! on Twitter & Facebook
Posted December 3rd 2009 10:07 AM by Kelly Cacic | Filed under: AnnouncementsFriend us on Facebook. . . Follow us on Twitter!
Check in to stay current on the updates at Kiddo!
2009-2010 Mini-Grant Awards
Posted November 24th 2009 10:52 AM by Kelly Cacic | Filed under: Uncategorized
Thanks to your generous Fund-A-Need donations made during the 2009 Kiddo! Gala we have raised enough funding to support another series of Mini-Grant Awards. These awards are distributed via a committee which reviews a collection of applications submitted by our K-8 teachers. Each school in our district benefits from this exceptional, teacher-driven program.
Click here to see a complete list of this year’s recipients.
Click here to view some project photos from 2008-2009 Mini Grant recipients.
2010 Kiddo! Videos
Posted September 23rd 2009 08:18 AM by admin | Filed under: Announcements, Art, Dance, Drama, Music, Poetry, Technology, VideoThe 2009 Kiddo! Videos are now online
Arts in Mind
Posted January 30th 2009 12:30 PM by Kelly Cacic | Filed under: Press ReleasesIn an effort to share information within our Kiddo! community, we’ve posted a group of Arts in Mind articles to our website. These articles are intended for your information, education and entertainment.
Click here to visit the page now.
Special Events
Kiddo! Business Promotions currently include:
Diane
Wagner
& Mary
Thomson
-Morgan
Lane
Kathleen
Clifford
-Morgan
Lane
Larkspur Hotel Mill Valley
Liz
Bayer -ProMortgage
Sharon
Kramlich
-Pacific
Union
Stanley Searles the Plumber
Tamalpais Bank
Visit our BP Promotions page for a complete description of current promotions
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