"Novato Grows Talent" Telethon - Friday, June 5th

School Fuel is trying something new to give the whole community an opportunity to see just what it is that our students are learning in school these days.  All of Novato will want to tune in to the Novato Public Access television station NPAT, Channel 30 for Comcast subscribers, from 5:00-8:00 pm on Friday, June 5th, to see an extravaganza of ability, energy, and talent. Throughout the performance, Novato students will showcase their amazing abilities and the superb instruction that they are receiving from their teachers. Students from every grade level, K-12, and every school will perform.  You will also want to make sure you tune in to see whether some notable Novato adults really are smarter than Novato public school fifth graders!

There are a limited number of tickets available for $5 each for individuals who would like to view the taping live at the NUSD headquarters.  You may also consider making a donation to help maintain the music program. School Fuel has contributed between $45,000 - $62,000 annually over the past five years toward the salaries of the elementary music teachers. Similarly, School Fuel has contributed $56,000 - $95,500 to support middle and high school sections in the arts.   Your help is needed to prevent cuts to these valuable programs.  For as little as $10 per month, you can become a Scholar Club School Fuel member to help support keeping the music alive in our elementary schools.

For reservations, contact Darcy Marengo (using the form linked here) by June 1, 2009. All of the money raised from the telethon will be used to maintain the academic and enrichment programs in our Novato public schools next year.

Please send a check payable to “School Fuel” to:

School Fuel
Attn: MJ Lonson
448 Ignacio Blvd., #410
Novato, CA  94949

Questions about show tickets?  Contact Darcy at dmdart@comcast.net, or 898-3908.

Satellite television and out-of-area viewers will be able to view the production via web-streaming.   Also, community members are encouraged to host or attend house parties to view this terrific show.  If you are interested in hosting or attending a viewing party, please contact MJ Lonson at 898-8099, or MJLonson@msn.com.