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From the President

Kathy Warnecke RyanTo borrow a bit from Superintendent Silberman - Now that our “opening ceremonies” are concluding, we move into our events!

First up - INNISBROOK and I hope that your family is working on those orders.

Next - The cast of SCAPA Lafayette’s November 20-23 production of Twelve Angry Men/Twelve Angry Women has been selected and auditions for Bluegrass’s November 6-8 production of the musical, Willy Wonka, Jr., are around the corner. Please help Tracy Lovan with leads to contact about sponsorships and advertising for these productions. Or, of course, consider becoming a sponsor or advertiser yourself! And be on the lookout for announcement of the Production Meeting for each of these shows as we count on organizing our volunteers and work assignments in those critically important meetings. Please remember that all are encouraged to help even if your student(s) is not participating in the event.

As always, thanks for your continuing support of SCAPA through FOAS! We are continuing to upgrade our communications conduits by providing the meeting minutes and other forms on the FOAS website or sometimes as attachments to the monthly Lines and Notes newsletter (Kroger card information is in this newsletter. Please send in the information to get a gift card to help boost our fundraising!). Please continue to let me know when/if you think information is not readily available at kryan@hwgsg.com.

Next monthly FOAS meeting is Tuesday, September 16th at 6:30 pm in the Library at Bluegrass. Thanks for your support of SCAPA!

Kathy Warnecke Ryan

September 2008

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From the Principals

Bluegrass

Letter from Marilynn Cunningham

ML CunninghamDear SCAPA Families:

Our building has transformed from the quiet, pristine halls to the live forum of teaching and learning. Teaching and learning is our main focus at SCAPA. The creative and performing arts become the “golden ticket to make each day a golden day!” The creative and performing arts enhance and enrich the teaching and learning to a level that is exciting, but challenging.

I recommend you develop three habits with your student that will maximize the communication of home-school relations. Good home school relations will develop golden kids!

  1. Review your student’s planning agenda every night. This is the common tool we share to communicate with each other.
  2. Give your student a folder that he/she will put papers we are sending home to you. We call them “backpack letters.” You can check that folder periodically to make sure you are up-to-date on all the information and events for the school and district.
  3. Use the “send a heart” function on the SCAPA web site to communicate an encouraging message to your student’s teachers.

Stay in touch as we progress through this golden year together. In 2008-2009, we will shine. Let’s go for the GOLD together!

Sincerely, Marilynn Cunningham, Principal SCAPA Bluegrass

P.S. Your student has a goal for selling Innisbrook items. Review the sales packet with him/her and assist them in any way. If nothing else, help him/her brainstorm people to make their sales pitch.

Lafayette

Letter from Vicki Ritchie

Vicki RitchieDear Friends of the Arts,

Lafayette has had a wonderful opening to the school year. We would like to say a big thank you to Mr. Henderson and all of our parent volunteers who helped out at the orientation process. We had a fantastic turn out! The orientation process allows our teachers and students to get into their content much sooner than if they had to complete those items in their classrooms during the first week of school.

The SCAPA Back to School reception was a wonderful evening of food and student performances. I appreciate the invitation and the opportunity to see our young people shine. I am looking forward to seeing and hearing more performances soon.

As we get into the school year, please take the time to look over the school handbook with your students. We conducted class meetings with all of the students, but it helps to remind students of the rules and reinforce them occasionally. We all benefit from that team approach.

Again, thank you for the support as we get into the routines of the 2008-2009 school year, Vicki Ritchie

Sincerely,

Vicki Ritchie

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Calendar of Upcoming Events

(Please check the SCAPA website regularly for updates)

  • Monday, September 1, Labor Day, No School
  • Thursday, September 4, 4-7:30pm, Speech Team Auditions
  • Thursday, September 4, 6:30pm, 5th & 6th grade vocal majors perform at Cardinal Hill hospital
  • Friday, September 5, 4-7:30pm, Speech Team Auditions
  • Friday, September 5, Lafayette Orchestra Picnic at Shilito Park
  • Monday, September 8, 6-7:30pm, Open House
  • Wednesday, September 10, 1:55-2:50pm, Harry Pickens, visiting artist, MPR
  • Wednesday, September 10, 4:15-5:45pm, Willy Wonka singing auditions
  • Thursday, September 11, 4;15-5:45pm, Willy Wonka dance auditions
  • Friday, September 12, 4-6pm, Willy Wonka auditions
  • Monday, September 15, 4-6pm, Willy Wonka Middle School rehearsal
  • Tuesday, September 16, 5:30-6:30pm, Family/School Conversations, Helm Hall
  • Tuesday, September 16, 6:30pm, FOAS meeting, library
  • Thursday, September 18, Lafayette HS Open House
  • Friday, September 26, No School
  • Friday, September 26, Central Kentucky Honors Choir, Kentucky State University
  • Monday, September 29, 8:45am, PICTURE DAY, Helm Hall
  • Tuesday, September 30, 6-8pm, Audition Information Parent Meeting and Arts Workshops
  • Thursday, October 2, 8:25am-3:45pm, 8th grade to Renaissance Festival, Ohio
  • Friday, October 10, 7:30pm, Lafayette HS Choir Gala and Silent Auction, Lafayette cafeteria
  • Wednesday, October 15, SCAPA Application Deadline
  • Thursday, October 16, No School
  • Friday, October 17, No School
  • Tuesday, October 21, 5:30-6:30pm, Family/School Conversations, Helm Hall
  • Tuesday, October 21, 6:30pm, FOAS meeting, library
  • Thursday, October 23, 9:30-9:50am, Flute trio to perform for Friendship International meeting
  • Friday, October 24, 1:00pm, PICTURE RETAKES, Helm Hall
  • Friday, October 24, 6pm, 8th grade band night, Lafayette HS football field
  • Sunday, October 26, Strings All-State Auditions, Bluegrass SCAPA
  • Thursday, October 30, 6:30pm, Middle School Orchestra Concert
  • Thursday, October 30, Lafayette Orchestra Playathon, Lafayette cafeteria

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Announcements and Reminders

Individual Learning Plan (ILP)

Parents/Guardians of Students Grades 6, 7 and 8:

All students enrolled in a Kentucky school grades 6 - 12 will be completing their ILP every year. This is accessed via the internet at www.careercruising.com/ilp. Both students and parents have their own individual user and passwords (numbers). Parent codes may not be mailed or given to their children. Parents will need to pick up and sign for their numbers at SCAPA. Students will be receiving their codes during their technology classes. There will be a table on the second floor near the green benches. Please take a moment during the Open House to get your envelope and sign that you have received this. The program is usable for five years beyond high school graduation. Further explanation is inserted in the envelope.

Kroger Card

krogerHelp Raise Money for Friends of The Arts School. Purchase a Kroger Gift Card $5.00 initial purchase of card. Have your card reloaded at any Kroger Store and our school makes 4% of all purchases. Cards can be purchased for Family members that live in other areas that shop at Kroger.

Students Name_________________________ Teacher ___________________ Address__________________________________________________________ Phone______________________ I would like to purchase _____(quantity) @ $5.00 per card. Total _________

Please make checks Payable to: Friends of the Arts School Cards will be sent to you by mail. Questions please call Rita Polzin 245-7792 or e-mail b.polzin@insightbb.com

Innisbrook Sale

innisbrook

Please support the FOAS in their annual Innisbrook sale beginning August 18 - Sept 18! All proceeds will directly benefit the SCAPA students throughout the school year! Just visit www.innisbrook.com and enter the school number 105365 to place your order! FOAS receives 50% profit on all sales all year! More details here and here.

Go Bananas

 

Friends of the Arts School (FOAS) Meetings

The next Friends of the Arts School (FOAS) meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 19, at 6:30pm in the Bluegrass SCAPA library.

Mark you calendars for the remaining meeting dates in 2008-09:

  • August 19 - Meeting Minutes
  • September 16
  • October 21
  • November 18
  • December 16
  • January 20
  • February 17
  • March 17
  • April 21
  • May 19

Kentucky Christmas Chorus

We have been invited to participate in the Kentucky Christmas Chorus on Tuesday, December 16th at 8:00pm in Rupp Arena. Joe Tackett, of the Lexington Philharmonic, plans to spotlight SCAPA and will include us in their press release. They are very excited to have SCAPA involved. A letter will be coming home in backpacks regarding this event. If you are interested in having your student participate you will need to sign and return the letter or email Carolyn Waterbury-Tieman to let her know. We would like to have students from every grade level, 4th-12th, and even alumni participate in this event. Ms. Waterbury-Tieman believes that if it is an arts event, SCAPA should be involved! Look for those letters in the next few weeks. If you already know you want to be included, just send a message to carolyn.tieman@fayette.kyschools.us with your student’s name, grade, major and a number where you can be reached.

Sponsorship

SCAPA needs you! The time has come for parents and friends to consider advertising in the programs for all of the 2008-2009 productions. You may do so by completing the benefactors, patrons, supporter form which allows you to place your name, or the name of other family members such as grandparents, under the appropriate category in our production programs. If you own a business, perhaps you would like to purchase a business card ad where an exact copy of your card in black and white will appear in the programs. All names and business card ads purchased will appear in the programs for all five productions for the 2008-09 school year: Willy Wonka Jr., Twelve Angry Men/Twelve Angry Women, Dance SCAPA, Mill Girls, and Fiddler on the Roof. You may complete the form(s)) and mail them along with your check to FOAS, PO Box 866, Lexington, Ky. 40588. All support is needed and is greatly appreciated.

If you know of someone who owns a business and who might be interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2008-09 production season, sponsorships are available ranging from $500 to $5000. or above. The sponsors of our productions make it possible for our audience members to enjoy our wonderful shows. Sponsors will receive ads in all programs as well as signage at the event venue.

If you know of a potential sponsor or if you would like to serve on the sponsorship committee, please contact the VP of Development, Tracy Lovan at 859-948-1955

Gods Pantry Food Drive

The Gods Pantry Food Drive is coming up in September. Start saving those cans! Look for a flyer which will be sent home with your child including detailed information on the drive.

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Recent Events

Arboretum Birdhouse Project

Birdhouse

Callaway Stivers, a first-year art student at SCAPA, took four days to build his 17-room "cheep rates" bird hotel. His birdhouse won the Best Student Birdhouse award in the Arboretum Birdhouse project. He was presented a beautiful rosette ribbon during a reception at the Arboretum held on Sunday, August 24th. He was also in the running for the People's Choice award. His mother, Melanie Stivers, reports that "this was a really great community-wide project. The entire event was very well-organized and executed and I would definitely recommend the program to SCAPA families who are interested in participating next year."

Herald Leader Article >>

Visit the arboretum and see birdhouses made by other SCAPA students and family members: Sidney Mullins, Karlee Caswell, Douglas and Joseph Waterbury-Tieman.

4th Grade Ice Cream Social

The Ice Cream Social for incoming 4th graders was held in the Multipurpose Room on Sunday, August 10th. There’s nothing like an ice cream sundae on a hot August Sunday. Thank you to everyone who attended and to those who organized and served at this event.

Ice Cream Social

Lafayette SCAPA Back to School Reception

The Lafayette SCAPA Back to School Reception was held in the Lafayette cafeteria on Monday, August 11th. We had record numbers attending and enjoyed performances by upperclassmen representing every art major offered at SCAPA. Thank you to everyone who made this a truly memorable occasion.

LHS BTS

Bluegrass SCAPA Back to School Picnic

The Bluegrass SCAPA Back to School Picnic and Silent Auction were held in the Multipurpose Room on Sunday, August 17th. There were numerous items to bid on, the most interesting perhaps being the old seats from the Lexington Opera House. The food was plentiful and fun was had by all. Hats off to the parents who worked so hard to make this an enjoyable and successful event!

Picnic

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SCAPA Spotlights

This section is reserved for recognizing accomplishments by SCAPA students, parents, faculty and staff. Please send arts accomplishments to Melissa Frank (melissa@melissavoiceover.com), academic accomplishments to Beth Poulton (bpoulton@insightbb.com) and anything else to Carolyn Waterbury-Tieman (carolyn.tieman@fayette.kyschools.us). Space limitations will determine how many we can include in any given month.

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Mr Thomas

Mr ThomasThe summer of 2008 was a busy one indeed for SCAPA drama teacher/director Paul Thomas. Throughout June and into July, he rehearsed Antony and Cleopatra, while son, Ross, was in preparation for Lord of the Flies. Both of these shows were presented in the Summerfest program at the Arboretum. The Shakespeare piece, the 10th such work by the Bard in which he has appeared, featured Mr. Thomas as two different characters – thus necessitating a shaving of his trademark beard. As soon as Cleopatra “expired,” he began work on The History Boys, an Apprentice Players production. The most exciting aspect of this experience for this one-time history teacher was in working with former SCAPA students David Jackson, Mathew Leonard and Chris Stahl. Under the direction of Jacob Sexton, another alumnus of Mr. Thomas’ Lafayette program, the show proved to be one of the most satisfying in his forty-year acting career. As this new academic year begins, he moves from acting to directing as he prepares Twelve Angry Men for the Beeler stage (wife/actress Lisa, will be directing Twelve Angry Women concurrently). Come see the “magic.”

History Boys

History Boys from Herald Leader >> Full Story

Gabrielle Barker

This summer, Gabrielle Barker, a junior vocal major at SCAPA Lafayette received first runner up at both Clark County Fair and Montgomery Fair Coca-Cola Talent Classic Competitions. She recently performed at the State Fair Coca-Cola Talent Classic semi-final competition, and received 4th place in her group. One hundred and eighty-seven contestants qualified in preliminary rounds representing thirty-seven counties in Kentucky. Gabrielle won the Kentucky Farm Bureau Talent Competition, which was held at the Bluegrass County Fair, and will represent Kentucky Farm Bureau at the district competition in Spencer County on October 16.

Holly Bennett

Holly Bennett, 6th grade Voice Major at SCAPA Bluegrass. She sang the National Anthem at the Lexington Legends Baseball game on August 10, 2008. What an honor!!!

Holly Bennett

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Academic News

Submit information to Beth Poulton (bpoulton@insightbb.com)

Elementary

Middle School

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Arts News

Submit information to Melissa Frank (melissa@melissavoiceover.com)

Bluegrass

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Scapa Band Students Participating in Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra

  • Danny Alford-Concert
  • Carrie Baldwin-Concert
  • Herman Bratcher-Preparatory
  • Andrew Burton-Concert
  • Bruce Cotton-Preparatory
  • Katie Coyer-Concert
  • Mandy Daniel-Preparatory
  • Nathan Gillespie-Preparatory
  • Megan Leiter-Preparatory
  • Will Lovan-Concert
  • Chloe McIntosh-Concert
  • Esther Putman-Preparatory
  • Zack Schneider-Preparatory
  • Devan Schmidt-Preparatory
  • Cameron Taylor-Preparatory
  • Hallie Walther-Preparatory
  • Leia Wedlund-Symphony
  • Ashley Whaley-Concert

ViolinStrings

SCAPA Bluegrass strings participating in CKYO

Concert Orchestra:

  • First violin section: Hitomi Shimojo, Aaron Karp
  • Second Violin section: Sarah Jeoung, Clare Holl
  • Viola: Sarah MacDonald
  • Cello: Anna Wilson, Robert Wendroth, Cody Taylor, Emily Farrer, Katie Jones, Janie Herbener

Preparatory Orchestra: Mrs. Campbell, conductor

  • First violin section: Blakeley Burger
  • Second violin section: Aly Ackerman, Taylor Bagley
  • Cello: Elizabeth Robbins, principal

All Arts Majors

WILLY WONKA, JR. AUDITIONS - THIS AUDITION IS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY

An updated resume is encouraged, but not necessary. Auditionees must attend all three audition dates.

  • Wednesday Sep 10 4p-5:30p Singing audition
  • Thursday Sep 11 4p-6p Dance audition
  • Friday Sep 12 4p-6:30p Cold Reading audition

Elementary students do not audition as they are already invited to participate as Oompah Loompahs. An information letter will be sent to their parents via backpack on Wed Sept 10th

Lafayette

Drama Drama

A Director Reflects:

Imagine the excitement I felt this summer as I sat in the Little Theatre on the Transylvania University campus awaiting the public showcase of the drama students participating in the 2008 Governor's School for the Arts. As I examined the program, I highlighted the names of the forthcoming performers who had worked in our productions here in SCAPA. While other high school drama directors were present to see one or possibly two of "their" actors in performance, I was there to witness the talent of no less than six SCAPA Lafayette drama majors: James Arnold, Jimmy Betts, Chris Bowe, Becca Howell, Carey Parsons, and Blake Sugarman. No other member of that audience could claim so many of these actors as students. Through the monologues and the duo acting scenes they presented, they were a testament to the strength of SCAPA drama. I knew these six young people to be extraordinarily gifted, but it was exciting and gratifying to see their abilities showcased as being among the Commonwealth's BEST. This November, come see James, Jimmy and Blake in Twelve Angry Men and Becca and Carey in Twelve Angry Women. See first hand the wealth of talent I see everyday.

- Paul Thomas

Destination Broadway Experience

Two SCAPA/Lafayette students, Fiona Mowbray and Hayley Sternberger, attended Destination Broadway this summer. Destination Broadway is an audition-only camp led by Emmy Award winner Michael Rafter for aspiring singers, actors and dancers. Lexington auditions were held last March and several students were accepted into the program. Around 9 students from Kentucky chose to attend this year. A total of 172 students from all over the U.S., including California, Massachusetts, New York, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky, participated in the two sessions this summer.

Destination Broadway is focused on technique, not performance, so differs from some other opportunities available to students. During the week students have classes in vocal, acting, hip-hop, ballet, musical theatre and tap. All of the instructors are either currently working on Broadway, or have earned their living on Broadway in the past. The insights that the instructors share with the students about their experiences in the performing arts profession are invaluable.

The students attend a Broadway show each year and attend a "talk-back" with some of the actors and crew after the show. The students also are visited by guest artists, some of whom are from the show that they see. They get to learn current choreography from these artists and then watch it performed on-stage. They also go through mock auditions so that they have a realistic view of the audition process. In the past, certain kids have been selected, based on a specific need for a certain height, type and age, to audition for currently running Broadway shows or tours. Casting directors have been very impressed with the quality of the students and, starting next year, every student will have the opportunity to be seen by casting agents and to submit resumes and head shots for their files.

While the focus of the program is not a performance, they do hold a showcase on the last day so that parents, families, and friends can see what has been worked on during the week. In the session that Fiona and Hayley attended, Kentucky was well-represented. Of the few solo parts, 4 were held by Kentucky students, including both Hayley and Fiona. Way to go SCAPA!

Mr. Rafter will be returning to Lexington this Fall to hold auditions for next summer's Destination Broadway sessions. Watch the newsletter for the opportunity to audition for this program.

Piano Piano

GSA Experience

We, that is Pooja Patil and Heepke Wendroth, were accepted into GSA as two of the 8 pianists selected statewide. The piano program is part of the general Instrumental Music group so we were able to meet many other musicians from across Kentucky and got a chance to practice and perform with them in small ensembles. During master classes and small recitals, we were able to gather new insights, to learn new practicing techniques, and to expand our horizons as pianists and instrumentalists. However, the piano aspect was only a small part of GSA. It was a great experience to be fully immersed in the arts all the time. At morning and evening assemblies, we had the honor to meet so many artists from Kentucky and the entire United States, and our lives were deeply influenced by their experiences. We met many students that are so dedicated to their arts and we inspired each other to go outside of our comfort zone and reach up to new heights. GSA not only improved our skills as artists and musicians, but also changed us as people, giving us a totally new way to look at the world.

GSA Piano

Violin Strings

As an instrumental music graduate of the 2008 Kentucky Governors School for the Arts (GSA), I believe the program has had a significant impact on my life as an artist. Working with internationally recognized musicians, the fantastic faculty at GSA, and other student musicians was an honor, and I felt the overall experience helped me develop not only as a musician, but as an individual as well. This is due in great measure to the increased confidence in my playing that I felt after the program. Over the course of the three-week program, students in instrumental music were encouraged to focus on musicality and to find meaning beyond just the notes written on the page. While programs such as SCAPA and Central Kentucky Youth Orchestras have been highly influential to me as a musician, I felt that GSA offered something more. We worked in small yet unique chamber ensembles; and experienced repertoire covering various musical styles, ranging from early classical works to twentieth century music, and improvisation. Another valuable facet of the program was that we worked with artists outside of instrumental music (a total of 240 students across eight art forms attended the program). During our three-week stay at GSA, I believe all of us formed friendships that we will enjoy for years to come.

- David Takahashi

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Club and Team News

Submit information to Beth Poulton (bpoulton@insightbb.com)

 

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Alumni News

Amber Rhodes

Amber Rhodes

SCAPA's own Amber Rhodes provided an acoustic performance at Natasha's Bistro Cafe in Lexington on Saturday, August 23rd.

She was accompanied by Hugh Colocott. The SCAPA faculty who attended could not have been more proud.

We wish Amber continued success in her pursuit of a career in the arts!


Submit information to Carolyn Waterbury-Tieman (carolyn.tieman@fayette.kyschools.us)

The Art of Parenting

Studying Your Art Form is Necessary

AOP

This month we continue considering the effective practices of artists and how they apply to parenting. The second practice identified is: Artists take the time to observe and study the work of those who have gone before them, not to replicate the work, but to learn from the accomplishments and avoid the mistakes, in an effort to create their own unique style. Taking the time to study and learn from those with more knowledge and experience is not a sign of dependence or weakness, but of wisdom.

Michelangelo and da Vinci apprenticed themselves to the most well-respected artists of their time. Van Gogh enrolled himself in the Academy of Arts in Brussels. Beethoven was a student of Hadyn and was heavily influenced by Mozart. Martha Graham, a pioneer of modern dance, studied with her predecessors, Isador Duncan and Ruth St. Denis. In every art discipline you find one generation of great artists training the next generation of great artists, yet the resulting art is never the same.

Michelangelo knew that he wanted to be a painter of the human form and sought to learn everything he could from his teacher, but he was not satisfied with the flat image that appeared on the canvas. He set out to improve his technique by dissecting cadavers so that he could learn exactly how the muscles, tendons, veins and joints worked under the skin. Determined to create a realistic human form, he built on the fundamental skills he learned as an apprentice thereby creating his own personal style.

When we attempt to apply this effective practice to parenting, there is an immediate obstacle. The attitude prevails that when it comes to parenting there is nothing to learn. The notion that parenting is governed by instinct prevails. Although it seems reasonable to believe that the need to reproduce is driven by instinct, the rearing of young, particularly humans, seems to clearly involve a great deal of learning. If in fact parenting were governed by instinct, why then do we have so many questions about how to do it, and specifically, how to do it well? Perhaps at some point in our history there was a parenting instinct, but it seems to have been as effectively socialized out of us as the use of pheromones for purposes of identification, which have been so completely overwhelmed with deodorants and perfumes they have been rendered useless.

If we can agree that parenting is learned, then I would contend that the most profound influence on our performance as parents is our experience as children. How unfortunate that we spend the majority of our apprenticeship unaware of the significance of the training we are receiving. Most of us don’t realize how thoroughly we have been trained until we are in the midst of parenting and open our mouth only to hear our mother’s (father’s) voice come out.

Unlike other artists, we do not get to choose our original teachers. Therefore, it is essential that we evaluate the instruction we have received, before beginning our own masterpieces, and determine in what areas we still need improvement. Since parenting is learned, we are not destined to repeat faulty lessons. These can be unlearned and relearned in order to construct a more effective set of skills.

Retooling our skill set can be accomplished by different means: observing other parents in order to recognize that there is an alternative view from the one we have experienced; consulting books and articles on parenting; and seeking the advice of other adults whose parenting we admire, in a sense, adopting them as mentors. Taking the time to study and learn from those with more knowledge and experience is not a sign of dependence or weakness, but of wisdom. If we can only do what we know, then it is imperative for us to develop a sense of curiosity about parenting that motivates us to learn more. Remember our medium is constantly changing, as is the world around us. Over the summer, I heard someone say, “Becoming is superior to being.” Becoming indicates an active, continuous process whereas being implies a static, fixed state. Parenting requires that we continually seek to become the parents our children need.

Imagine what it would be like if we invested as much time and effort in preparing to become parents as people invest in preparing to become artists. What if we put as much thought into the decisions we make about parenting as we do about buying a car? What if we were as dedicated to our job as parents as we are to our jobs? When you consider that the masterpieces we produce have implications for the lives of generations to come, it is reasonable to suggest that intentional preparation for the art of parenting is crucial.


Prior to her role as SCAPA Arts Facilitator, Carolyn Waterbury-Tieman was a Parent/Family Life Educator and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She was the author of The Parents’ Toolbox for The Lexington Family Magazine as well as Pastoral Parenting for the Church of the Resurrection newsletter.

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Volunteer Opportunities

More information about opportunities to volunteer will be appearing in this space.

Please be aware that a records check is required in order to participate in volunteer activities in the Fayette County School system.

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FOAS Board Officers and Representatives

Executive Board

Office Name Phone E-mail
President Kathy Warnecke Ryan 539-9622 kryan@hwgsg.com
Executive Vice President

Cindy Bennett

272-8431

cvbennettinfo@aol.com

Treasurer Tracy Lovan 293-6524 thelovans@insightbb.com
Accountant Tracy Lovan 293-6524 thelovans@insightbb.com
Secretary Verity Mathews 224-4393 madeley@aol.com
Parliamentarian Malissa Kilgore 273-3396 mbkilgore@yahoo.com
Past President Scott Kelley 223-5514 skelley@uky.edu
Vice-President Development Tracy Lovan 293-6524 thelovans@insightbb.com
Bluegrass V.P. of Administration John Cole 233-4555 johnecoleiii.aafinc@insightbb.com
Lafayette co-V.P. of Administration

Lynsey Sugarman

Kathy Doyle

278-4601

278-0786

lsugarman@insightbb.com

doyleh2o@aol.com

Bluegrass V.P. of Education & Enrichment

Ruth Babcock 268-1460 rumiba@aol.com
Lafayette V.P. of Education & Enrichment
Grace Wiemann 245-2626 wiefam@insightbb.com
Bluegrass V.P. of Finance Jeff Walther 268-1488 jwalther@wrgnt.com
Lafayette V.P. of Finance Jeff Walther 268-1488 jwalther@wrgnt.com
Bluegrass V.P. of Productions

Kim Kearns

Donnia Krebs

224-0272

271-0840

kimkearns@windstream.net

donniamom@yahoo.com

Lafayette V.P. of Productions Lynsey Sugarman 278-4601 lsugarman@insightbb.com

SCAPA Bluegrass Representatives

4th Grade Parent Reps

  • Suzetta Yates yatestennis@aol.com 219-0578
  • Lisa Thomas paul.thomas@fayette.kyschools.us 260-1855

5th Grade Parent Reps

  • Rita Polzin b.polzin@insightbb.com 351-0391

6th Grade Parent Reps

  • Cindy Bennett cvbennettinfo@aol.com 272-8431
  • Veronique Thibault vthibau@uky.edu 223-6315

7th Grade Parent Reps

  • Pat Kelley apatkelley@gmail.com 272-8431
  • Lisa Bishop lisabishop1@windstream.net 260-8735

8th Grade Parent Rep

  • Lee Vescio jamjor40@aol.com 269-8424

SCAPA Bluegrass Faculty Representative TBD

Bluegrass Site Based Decision Making Council (SBDM)
Parent Representatives

  • Jeff Walther jwalther@wrgfirm.com 268-1488
  • Ben Karp benjamin.karp@uky.edu

SCAPA Lafayette Art Majors Parent Representatives

Drama

  • Joanne Sykes jas9100@aol.com 223-4892

Visual Arts

  • Malissa Kilgore mbkilgore@yahoo.com 273-3396

Creative Writing

  • Beth Taylor Ross mbtross@insightbb.com 277-0865

Piano

  • Kersten Wendroth owendroth@alltel.net 335-1456

Vocal

  • Jennifer Todd jtodd23456@insightbb.com 296-5632

Strings

  • Carol Garver xiamenc@hotmail.com 266-5993

Band

  • Kathy Coyer k.coyer@insightbb.com 271-1411

Ballet

  • Verity Mathews madeley@aol.com 224-4393

Contemporary Dance

  • Kim Lee ronkimlex@aol.com 273-7662

SCAPA Reunion

  • Carolyn Waterbury-Tieman carolyn.tieman@fayette.kyschools.us 273-5218

SCAPA Lafayette Faculty Representative TBD

Lafayette PTSA Representative

  • Joy Henderson jhenderson97@insightbb.com 293-6484

Lafayette Site Based Decision Making Council (SBDM) Parent Representatives

  • Kathy Doyle doyleh2o@aol.com 278-0786
  • Randy Gonzalez randy.gonzalez@kctcs.edu
    224-4427

Coffee/Tea/Cocoa Fundraiser Chair

  • Bob Price robertprice2@insightbb.com 299-6811

Innisbrook Fundraiser Chair

  • Kim Kearns kimkearns@windstream.net
    224-0272

SCAPA Guides Chair

  • Jennifer Brown 859brown@insightbb.com 327-3741

Meijer/Kroger Card Chair

  • Rita Polzin b.polzin@insightbb.com 245-7792

Box Tops for Education Chair

  • Cynthia Austin caustin01@windstream.net
    523-3755

Lines and Notes Editors

  • Beth Poulton bpoulton@insightbb.com 268-6099
  • Melissa Frank melissa@melissavoiceover.com 859-576-0986

eScoop News/Website Editor

  • Jerry Tieman jtieman@yahoo.com 273-5218

Directory Editor

  • Mary Kay Rayens mkrayens@uky.edu 269-8611

Arts Wear Chair

  • Christy Pellegrino ampcmp@aol.com 219-3402

Bluegrass Back to School Picnic Chair

  • Kerri Peterson kerrick.pete@insightbb.com
    223-6791

Art Lease Chair

  • Vicki Jenkins 263-8156

Lafayette Welcome Back Reception Chair

  • Carolyn Waterbury-Tieman carolyn.tieman@fayette.kyschools.us 273-5218

Dance SCAPA Chair

  • Karen Schneider ukwildcatfan@insightbb.com 224-8963

4th Grade Ice Cream Social Chair

  • Judy Briggs lbo523@alltel.net 296-0525

Distinguished Breakfast Chair

  • Cindy Bennett cvbennettinfo@aol.com 272-8431

Teacher Appreciation Chair

  • Maryann Omelchenko m.omelchenko@insightbb.com 543-8080

Bluegrass Silent Auction Chair

  • Terri McGraw tmcgraw@insightbb.com 219-3272

Archives Chair

  • Nancy Kline fiveklines@insightbb.com 224-4988

 

For Sale

For sale: Selmer alto saxophone: Student model # AS300. Great playability; in good condition; needs new mouthpiece. Originally $1200; on sale for $500. Please call Westneat family at 276-1206

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