Spalding Parent Guide by archbishopspaldinghighschool

T H E P A R E N T ’ S G U I D E

Giving&GettingInvolved

DearParents,

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Since our beginning, the active participation of families in the Spalding community has been instrumental in continuing Spalding’s mission of being committed to challenging our students to grow spiritually, academically, physically, and socially. Our faculty, staff, alumni, and parent volunteers work together to make Spalding a school community that provides a caring environment focused on affirming the dignity of every individual while promoting learning, creating the opportunity for our students to have formational experiences that help shape and transform them into the people God calls them to be.

Whether you are new to Spalding or not, I hope that you will take the opportunity to get involved in the life of our school community. Spalding’s programs challenge our students to reach beyond what they think is possible, and our exceptional faculty inspire students to be innovative risk-takers and changemakers of the future. To make this possible, we encourage our parents to be engaged in the community in a way that they feel comfortable, providing support through their time, talent, and treasure.

I hope that you use the information here to learn more about the ways in which you can show your support and become involved in the Spalding Community. Whether through your time, talent, or treasure, your participation and generosity will make a difference for the entire Spalding community.

Pax et bonum, Brian

Financial Overview

Archbishop Spalding High School is committed to providing an education to each of our students that challenges them spiritually, academically, physically and socially. To provide this education, rooted in our Catholic faith, the financial financial support of our community is critical as tuition only covers a portion of the cost of educating each student at Spalding Your financial contributions are essential in helping maintain a vibrant, thriving institution that provides students with formational experiences that lead to transformational outcomes

Since tuition only covers a percentage of the actual cost of providing this experience, Spalding relies on your gifts to meet its annual operating expenses, to attract and retain outstanding faculty, and to invest in enhancements to our programs.

Total Giving for 2023 - 2024

$1,387,037.89

Parent Volunteer Opportunities

Participation in The Spalding Fund is a meaningful way to show support for the school. Members of The Spalding Fund Committee connect with their fellow parents, alumni, and community members throughout the year to discuss how participation will make a difference in the lives of Spalding students by providing current use resources to support critical areas of the school If you are interested in volunteering to be part of The Spalding Fund Committee, please contact Ashley Stewart ‘04, Vice President of Advancement, at stewarta@spaldinghs.org.

The Music Boosters is a parent-led organization that supports the continued growth and success of the Archbishop Spalding High School Music Program, providing financial assistance to the music program to help with instrument purchases, festival registration fees, transportation to and from special events, instrument repair, and other music-related expenses as necessary. For more information, contact Marina Nalli-Skelton at nallimx@gmail com

Archbishop Spalding

P A R E N T A S S O C I A T I O N

The Archbishop Spalding Parents' Association is committed to developing and strengthening the family-school partnership to enhance the education of all Spalding students and the school community This group aims to promote the relationship between parents and Archbishop Spalding High School, acting as a forum for communication, school spirit, and community awareness

All Spalding parents are members of the Parents' Association, and parent participation in events is welcomed and encouraged Please consider sharing your time and talents with The Spalding Parents’ Association at events - commitment may be as large and small as you choose; we welcome all levels of participation

All meetings are held at 6:00 PM in the LLC.

Wednesday, 9/18

Wednesday, 11/20

Wednesday, 1/15

Wednesday, 3/19

Wednesday, 5/21

If you would to sign up as a general volunteer, please use the link here to provide your e-mail address You can also e-mail the Spalding Parents’ Association at ashspa@spaldinghs.org if you have any questions about the Parents' Association or one of the upcoming events

The Spalding Parent Association also hosts class-specific socials for parents in each grade level and encourages all parents in these grades to attend Additional details will be provided via email

Freshman Class - Thursday 9/12

Sophomore Class - Thursday 10/3

Junior Class - Thursday 9/26

Senior Class - Thursday 10/24

*Please note, event dates and times are subject to change

Save the Dates

U P C O M I N G E V E N T S

CAVALIER BULL ROAST

CAVALIER OPEN

September 30, 2024, Monday

Tee it up for Cavalier Athletics at The Cavalier Open! Be a “team” player and join us for an unforgettable day on the links at Compass Pointe Golf Course Your support at any level, from Tournament Sponsor to simply playing, will directly benefit Spalding athletes. Register online using the link here.

November 2, 2024, Saturday

Join us for a night of food, drinks, and fun at the Cavalier Club Bull Roast, supporting the Archbishop Spalding Cavalier Athletic Program. Donations and purchases made as part of this event benefit all of our athletics teams, and are an essential part of continuing the winning tradition of Spalding Athletics! More information coming soon.

GIVNG TUESDAY

December 3, 2024, Tuesday

Spalding calls all alumni, faculty, staff, parents, and friends - make an online donation to the Spalding Fund on Giving Tuesday! Donations made on this day provide current-use funds to critical areas of our community such as curriculum development, faculty and staff retention, extracurricular activities, technological advancements, financial aid opportunities, and more! Learn more here

SPALDING GALA

March 29, 2025, Saturday

C O M I N G E V E N T S

The Spalding Gala is our signature event featuring an online auction, live appeal, dinner, dancing, and the culmination of the incredible generosity from donors like you! Join us for a night of fun, or reach out to Ashley Stewart ‘04 at stewarta@spaldinghs.org to learn how you can volunteer to help us plan!

LOVE GRAZIANO GOLF TOURNAMENT

June 5, 2025, Thursday

The Love Graziano Golf Tournament offers up an enjoyable day of golf, camaraderie, and a great time! Supporting scholarships named for both Lt James H Love and Captain John Graziano ‘08, respectively, this long-standing Spalding tradition includes a day of golf plus lunch, beverages, an awards dinner, raffles, and more. Learn more here

Opportunities to Give

T H E S P A L D I N G F U N D

Since Spalding’s Founding, our success has been the direct result of a tradition of generous gifts, both large and small. Today is no different, and Spalding continues to rely on current parents, alumnae, past parents, faculty, staff, and friends to provide the best educational environment for our students

The Spalding Fund

The Spalding Fund is an annual fundraising campaign raising unrestricted dollars from current parents, alumnae, past parents, faculty, staff, and friends These gifts have a significant impact on all areas of the school providing innovative teaching, robust professional development, state-ofthe-art technology, the best and the brightest faculty, and updated collaborative learning spaces

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Each year, Spalding students take part in multiple clubs, sports teams, stage performance, and robotics competitions, to name just a few things! Gifts to The Spalding Fund help make all of this (and so much more) possible. These annual unrestricted gifts directly support our operating budget. They allow Spalding to continue to provide a Catholic education, committed to challenging our students to grow spiritually, academically, physically, and socially, rich with a variety of programs and opportunities that make a real difference in the lives of our students. Like other private, Catholic schools, tuition alone does not cover the cost of a Spalding education. Spalding relies on gifts of all sizes to make up the difference.

Opportunities to Give

T H E S P A L D I N G F U N D

As support for The Spalding Fund grows, so does the flexibility the school has in its budget to do more for our students. Gifts to The Spalding Fund are spent in the year they are made and help balance the budget Spalding asks every parent to consider making an unrestricted gift each school year. Pledges are payable by June 30.

S P A L D I N G F U N D G I V I N G L E V E L S

The Unus in Christo Society recognizes those individuals who make an annual gift of $1,000 or more to the school.

The New Cut Legacy Society honors alumni, parents and friends who have included Spalding in their estate plans or have made some other type of planned gift to Spalding.

The Red & White Loyalty Society honors donors who have supported Spalding for five or more consecutive years at all giving amounts.

Opportunities to Give

C A P I T A L , E N D O W M E N T &

S C H O L A R S H I P S U P P O R T

Capital

As projects arise, Spalding may ask families for special gifts or pledges, separate from The Spalding Fund, to accomplish the school’s long-term goals New facilities such as classrooms, field upgrades, and additional facility spaces were funded through the generosity of parents, alumni, and friends. Gifts to these capital projects are typically made in addition to support of The Spalding Fund and can be paid over a period of time.

Endowment

At Spalding, endowed funds represent an unparalleled source of financial stability and consistent growth Our primary objective is to establish a strong financial foundation through an endowment, further reinforcing our commitment to challenging our students to grow spiritually, academically, physically, and socially. These financial assets act as a safeguard, empowering our school to weather economic uncertainties and invest in long-term initiatives that shape the future of our students

Scholarships

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Contributing to one of Spalding's Scholarship Funds holds immeasurable power in shaping the future of our students. By supporting these established funds, you're not just providing financial assistance; you're nurturing dreams enabling aspirations and creating opportunities that

C U R R E N T S C H O L A R S H I P S

Join us in continuing this legacy of support, empowering these young minds to reach their full potential and make their mark on the world. Current scholarships include: Alumni Scholarship

Andrew Eser Scholarship

Captain John Graziano Scholarship

Coach Mike Whittles “Make Everyday Count” Scholarship

Lt. James H Love Scholarship

Ways to Give

T O S P A L D I N G

Cash or Check

Cash is still the most popular way to make a tax-deductible charitable gift. Checks should be payable to Archbishop Spalding High School and can be mailed to: Archbishop Spalding High School Advancement Department 8080 New Cut Road Severn, MD 21144

Credit Cards

Gifts by credit card are welcomed Call the Advancement Office at (410) 969-9105 ext.1242 or use the online giving form at archbishopspalding.org/give

Online

Online giving is one of the most popular and easiest ways to make a gift Make your monthly or one-time gift online today at archbishopspalding.org/give

Matching Gifts

Many organizations match charitable donations made by their employees Matching gifts can double or triple the size of the donation, while allowing you to allocate your company’s charitable-giving dollars to Spalding. Please obtain the matching-gift form from your company’s human-resources department Complete your section of the form and enclose it with your gift. We’ll do the rest!

For more ways to give, visit archbishopspalding org/support

Frequently Asked

A T H L E T I C S

Q U E S T I O N S

Why is my gift important?

Spalding, like most Catholic independent schools, relies on your gifts to meet its annual operating expenses, to continue its tradition of offering an exceptional education grounded in the Catholic Faith, and to provide opportunities to all students here on campus

Why not raise tuition?

Spalding’s tuition covers only a portion of the actual cost of providing an education If tuition were increased, many families would not be able to afford a Spalding education. To close the gap, monies raised by the Advancement Office allow us to provide a transformational education to more families, to attract and retain an outstanding and diverse faculty, to maintain the facilities and keep current on technological advances in education.

Why are participation rates so important?

Participation rates are an important way for Spalding to demonstrate to others in our community the commitment and dedication of our parents, alumni and friends to the school and our students We aim for 100% participation from our current parents.