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COMMUNITY UPDATE & RESPONSE

A Message From Executive Director Kris Lidinsky Dear Friends, We at the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation hope you and your loved ones are staying safe during this time of constant change and uncertainty. In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, our team is currently managing all company operations remotely, working within the recommendations from public health officials to ensure the safety of our staff and community.  The Palm Beach County School District has done a herculean job of providing meals, distributing laptops and gearing up for online classes that will start March 31st. We applaud Dr. Atherley and her faculty for ensuring our students are ready for classes.  We sincerely appreciate your understanding and support at this time.

Let's connect electronically! We'd love to hear from you and are happy to video chat. Schedule a zoom meeting with us today! You can reach us at: Kris Lidinsky ■ John Richards Marna Barany ■ Mariah Janos (561) 805-6298

IMPORTANT NOTES

All Foundation events have been cancelled or postponed. Schooling will take place remotely till at least April 15th. For up to date info., please check The School District of Palm Beach County. You should have received the school's performance calendar by mail for April and May. School performance tickets are not available for purchase at this time and the schedule is subject to change. For up to date ticketing info., click here. Nutritionally-balanced 'Grab and Go' meals will be offered at school locations around the District Monday through Friday from 11 AM - 1 PM. Distribution sites can be found here.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The scholarship deadline has been extended to Friday, 4/10/2020 by 4 PM. Please email all filled out scholarship applications to  info@soafi.org  and send all applicable artwork or large attachments via Dropbox. Applications can be found here . If you are in financial need for a summer institute scholarship, the Foundation will have some limited funding. You can apply by filling out the Ray of Light form here and emailing it to info@soafi.org .

ALUMNI UPDATES

Calling all alumni! We could all use a little inspiration, so share your art! Go to our alumni Facebook page here to let us know what you've been up to at home. Post pictures of your drawings, photos you've taken, articles you've published, musical performances, dance videos, and more! Want to live-stream a concert? Let us promote it. #DSOAatHome Are you a first responder? In the medical field? Let us know where you are, what you are doing and most importantly, how you are doing here. Working in the Government? Let us know what steps are being taken your area.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Some of our teachers' salaries have paused. Help keep a dedicated teacher on furlough afloat through our Artist-in-Residence Save the Arts program. Assist a student in financial need of a scholarship for college or a summer program. Our students' financial needs will increase this upcoming 2020-21 school season as their parents are out of work now. Assist a student in financial need of art supplies, ballet slippers, music instruments, assistance for off-site learning opportunities, art/music lessons and more through Ray of Light. Donate today your unrestricted contribution that will allow the Foundation to allocate funds to student scholarships, campus enhancement programs, technology, art and academic programs, or any other emergency need.

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