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Kiddo! Volunteer Opportunities
- 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
Pop, Shake & Shout @ MVMS!
Posted February 22nd 2010 11:04 AM by Kelly Cacic | Filed under: Announcements, Dance, Events
More than 700 MVMS students participated in a spirited mob dance tribute to Michael Jackson on Wednesday, February 10th. The mass performance took place outside on the blacktop at Mill Valley Middle School. Led by choreographer Cynthia Glinka of Larkspur, the kids showcased the dance moves they had learned in just four, one-hour sessions under Glinka’s expert tutelage.
Glinka was invited back to work with the students of MVMS after the success of the June 2009 mob dance performance to You Should Be Dancing by the BeeGees. The kids seem to really enjoy these outdoor performances, along the way they learn how to interact and cooperate within a large group to make a successful and spirited display for the audience.
In addition to the dance routine on the outdoor court, the students spun, stepped, and whirled in a lunch-hour dance in the MVMS gym, exhibiting partner dances which the students learned from Glinka as well. Live music was provided by the Mill Valley Middle School Jazz Band.
To see more photos from the
MVMS Pop, Shake, & Shout
February 2010 Dance Performance, Click Here.
Ticket Booth Now Open!
Posted February 10th 2010 11:35 AM by Kelly Cacic | Filed under: Announcements, DramaMill Valley Middle School presents the 2010 Musical
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Tickets @ $16 each
Performance Dates:
Thursday, March 25th 7:30pm
Friday, March 26th 8:00pm
Saturday, March 27th 1:00pm
Saturday, March 27th 8:00pm
All seats are general admission. No seats may be reserved in advance.
Doors open 30 minutes prior to performance.
A limited number of tickets will be available for the student assemblies.
Performances are:
Tuesday, March 23rd at 9:30am for sixth graders
Tuesday, March 23rd at 12:30 for seventh graders
Wednesday, March 24th at 9:00am for eighth graders
If you cannot attend one of the public performances listed above and are interested in tickets for these student performances, please see the information on the order form.
Donations gratefully accepted to support production
To download an order form, click here.
Questions? contact Liz Bayer, Ticket Sales Coordinator, at lizforloans@gmail.com
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.
Thank You Mill Valley!
Posted January 21st 2010 11:08 AM by Kelly Cacic | Filed under: UncategorizedYou Did It!
Thanks to an outpouring of support from parents, business and the community at large Kiddo! is going to meet its 2009 annual fundraising goal of $1.9 million. We couldn’t have done it without you, so a huge thank you to everyone who once again stepped up to help us reach our target.
We want to thank all of our supporters who have sent in their contributions, but it is important to note that the $1.9 million includes $300,000 pledged by supporters but not yet received. We urge those who have not yet done so to fulfill their pledges so we can, in turn, fulfill our commitment to Mill Valley’s school children. It is important to remember that none of these programs would exist without private contributions.
To read the full article, watch for our February issue of the new Kiddo! Online Newsletter!
Thank you again for your continued support of Kiddo!, the Mill Valley Schools Community Foundation. We couldn’t do it without you!
Got Tweets?
Posted December 3rd 2009 10:07 AM by Kelly Cacic | Filed under: AnnouncementsKiddo! does!
Follow us on Twitter! Click on the bluebird icon in the sidebar to the right, follow us and receive our tweets!
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.
The 2009 Kiddo! K – 5 School Video
Posted September 23rd 2009 08:19 AM by admin | Filed under: Announcements, Art, Dance, Drama, Music, Poetry, Technology, VideoThe 2009 Kiddo! K – 5 School Video in now online
2009 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
Kiddo! Teachers win Golden Bell Award
Posted June 8th 2009 02:14 PM by Kelly Cacic | Filed under: Announcements, Press Releases
Kiddo! funded teachers Jessica Stewart (Grades 5-8 Choral Director ) and Jackie Lalanne (K-8 Art Program Coordinator ) were among the six Mill Valley School District Teachers recognized at the Golden Bell Education Celebration on May 28th as “Outstanding Teachers”. The Golden Bell Awards are a co-sponsored event by Comcast and the Marin County Office of Education.
The School Board will recognize teachers and support staff at the start of the June 10th Board meeting, shortly after 6 PM.
New MVMS Band Programs
Posted May 21st 2009 12:38 PM by Kelly Cacic | Filed under: Announcements, MusicBand students at Mill Valley Middle School have some exciting new musical opportunities beginning in the 2009-2010 school year. Band Director Cayce Carnahan will offer several new programs and has revamped the existing band curriculum to include more musical diversity and opportunity for advancement. As always, it is thanks to your generous donations to Kiddo! that our students receive a well-rounded education rich in the arts. Click here for more information. If you have questions or would like to change your elective choice for next year, please contact Cayce Carnahan at ccarnahan@mvschools.org. Thank you!
Special Events
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Upcoming Events
Kiddo! Business Promotions currently include:
Sage Educators
Liz Bayer -ProMortgage
Kathleen Clifford
-Morgan Lane
Diane Wagner
& Mary Thomson
-Morgan Lane
Tamalpais Bank
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