In The News

12/17/03 Sunnyvale Sun
Starting Arts' mission is to keep arts in public schools

"There were drummers drumming and lords a-leaping, but the auditorium at Peterson Middle School was not the site of a holiday spectacular. It was the culmination of another semester fo work for the participants of Starting Arts, a nonprofit organization that provides instruction in dance, theater and the visual arts......"

1/16-22/03 Mercury News Entertainment Guide - "Eye"
School News
PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Student show to explore heroism through the arts
"More than 150 students from Ponderosa Elementary School in Sunnyvale will display artwork and perform in a variety of media at the "Heroes" Starting Arts event at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday...."

January 2003 SCUSD School Days
Art From the Start
Starting Arts Program Showcases SCUSD Young Talent

"African drumming, cartooning and hip-hop dance are just some of the programs that students in Santa Clara Unified School District are able to explore in a range of after-school programs offered through Starting Arts, a local nonprofit organization committed to promoting arts education in Santa Clara Unified schools...."

5/22/02 Sunnyvale Sun
Students get a start with the arts

A talented cast of 25 Ponderosa Elementary School kids rocked the Peterson Middle School auditorium with their spring production of Schoolhouse Rock Live! May 9 and 10......

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1/2/02 Santa Clara Weekly
Success Beyond Expectations

"On December 13th, Ponderosa Elementary magically transported all willing travelers to the chaotic, colorful world of the circus and "The Nose That Fell". More than 130 members of the innovative Ponderosa Elementary Starting Arts program performed..."

10/17/01 Sunnyvale Sun
Arts Day

The "Starting Arts" program began last March after a $550,000 anonymous donation was given to the school to start an art program. The money goes toward an after-school program as well as instrumental and vocal music classes......

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6/13/01 Santa Clara Weekly
Starting Arts Program for Santa Clara Public Schools

"A $550,000 private donation has elementary school students in Sunnyvale, pounding, swinging, panting and singing in a new, privately funded program called Starting Arts. On June 7th, the Starting Arts Spectacular showcased to a pilot program kickoff at Ponderosa Elementary School...."

6/13/01 Sunnyvale Sun
Starting Arts Spectacular

A $550,000 anonymous donation has enabled the students of Ponderosa Elementary School to explore their artistic talents in a new visual and performing arts program. The students showcased their efforts in a performance......
http://www.svcn.com/archives/sunnyvalesun/06.13.01/index.html