“The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future”
-Plato
•Missions
•STAARS: Our mission is to enhance the level of motivation of each learner through music and business to the extent that he/she develops a love of learning employing critical thinking in reading, mathematics, and technology as life-long learners and leaders in a global society of the 21st Century
•Reach for the STAARS: To use the music of today to teach youth the realities of the music industry, to inspire the youth to follow their dreams, and to motivate youth to “get moving” and or maintain a degree of excellence in all aspects of their life, especially education.
•About STAARS™
•Extended hours academic and arts enrichment program
•Students Grades 5th – 12th learn how to create a music video using the 4 marketing P’s:
•Product
•Planning
•Preparation
•Presentation
•STAARS™- Objectives
•Provide culturally relevant and inclusive instruction.
•Raise participant awareness on the connection between academics and critical thinking within the music industry and other real-life situations.
•Showing students learning can be fun.
•Motivate the participation desire to perform better in regular school environment.
•Establish and foster positive relationships between students, their families and the community.
•STAARS™ Core Program
Extended After School Program operates (3-4) days a week from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The 8-wk camp operates (5) days a week from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
•Students learn (Grade Level Appropriate)
•Entrepreneurship
•Mathematics
•Reading
•Technology
•Music Video Photography
•Language Sampler
•Physical Activity and Field Trips
•R4S- Reach for the STAARS™
•Reach for the STAARS is a subsidiary program connected with the STAARS™ Enrichment Program
•Music workshop for middle school and high school students
•Concerts
•Notable Speakers and Entertainers
•R4S™- How Participants Benefit
•Artist use music to excite the students to value education
•Students learn what it takes to follow their dreams
•Students learn about hard work and dedication through artists example
•Entertainers relate to students
•Students learn how to participate in the STAARS program
•Sponsors and other resources connect with students
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Reach for the STAARS™ was created with the infamous mantra
“It takes a village to raise a child.” - African proverb
We invite those who believe in community development and this philosophy to help us with this mission.
•Support the Movement.
•Write-up in press releases, media alerts and mention in all media-related opportunities
•Host and DJ mention throughout program
•Branding opportunity to tell the story of your product/services event day via exhibit informational tables and banner placement
•Radio advertising mentions**
• Television exposure through reality series and other television programming**
•Making a positive difference and impact within the community
•Advertised on schools websites** (30 to 40 million hits annually per school)
•Ideal Partners
•Large Retailers
•City Recreational Departments
•Community Organizations
•Music Companies
•Water companies
•Electronic companies
•Clothing and Footwear Partners
•Tutoring Programs Airlines
•Contact Us
David Monore, President and CEO
A'ja Chavis, Marketing/Public Relations Manager
Vaughn Taylor, Office Manager
1735 Market Street
37th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
reach4thestaars@gmail.com
Tel: 215-626-8635