Dear Whitman Families and Friends, Today we the parents at Kindergarten Promotion got to enjoy the sweet voices of our children under the direction of Mr. Tom Wazcek. Having a Music Program was made possible through Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) program. Having a music program at a school is vital to enhancing the overall education experience to our children. As you may or may not know earlier in the year the School Board did decide to eliminate VAPA. I have just received communication from Mr. Wazcek that support to reinstating VAPA is gaining among School Board Members. I am in full support in forwarding on the following email from Dawn Andrews, VAPA Music Resource Teacher, on what we as Parents can do. Best regards, Celeste L. Bobryk-Ozaki President Whitman PTA VAPA is receiving support from some of the School Baord Members that would result in reinstating the entire VAPA program IMMEDIATELY. It is important that John Lee Evans is hearing from parents and teachers that this reinstatement needs to occur now, not weeks later to ensure we keep the excellent teachers and programs in our district. We are asking each of you and your parents to contact John Lee Evans to make this request. With his vote, this reinstatement could occur by next Tuesday's Board Meeting! Please act on this now! It will make such a difference for our students and schools! Thank you for your assistance, Dawn Andrews V. Dawn Andrews VAPA Music Resource Teacher vandrews@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:vandrews@xxxxxxxxx> (858) 539-5352