Graland Parent Association

“Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.” -Eleanor Roosevelt

I am so grateful to be part of the Graland community where it is evident that so many put thought into the happiness they are able to give. Through the GPA, hundreds of Graland community members were able to donate their time, talents and treasures in order for us to work continuously towards our goal of building community. As parents and caregivers were welcomed back on campus, the GPA was busy organizing events and volunteers. On any given day you could find volunteers on campus, reshelving library books, handing out desserts, sorting through the lost and found, collecting donated items, hanging art, hosting faculty & staff breakfasts, attending GPA meetings and opening car doors with a smile! Larger GPA events were rethought in order to take precautions for COVID, but those changes didn’t deter us. Record breaking attendance numbers on Donut Day, Family Movie Night, Graland Gallop, and Carnival showed that our community was eager to reconnect. The Parent Education Network’s events were either virtual or hybrid to make sure these events were open to all of our community, even grandparents and alumni! This year, GPA funds were allocated to each ECLC and lower class, and to each middle school grade to organize events on a smaller scale. Room parents and MS grade reps planned morning coffees, food on Back To School nights and end of year parties. We were also able to lower the costs and increase participation for the Graland Gallop and the Carnival. The GPA council also got down to business by creating a shared Google drive to share information among volunteers from year to year, improve our financial reporting, and updated the GPA by-laws to reflect current practices. In addition to our programming throughout the year, the GPA was able to donate $70,000 of unrestricted funds to the school. These things couldn’t have been done without the monies raised by our dedicated volunteers who ran the Graland Gallop, Book Fair, Community Rewards, Graland Store and the Eagle Invitational.

It was an honor and a joy to serve as the GPA president this year! With Gratitude,

Michele Steed GPA President, 2021-22

2021-22 Graland Parent Association Council

President: Michele Steed President-Elect: Cat Carlson VP of Fundraising: Bethany Chang VP-Elect: Windy Camidge VP of Community Programming: Kalliope Balafas VP-Elect: Lisa Glauser VP of Community Events: Marnie Klein VP-Elect: Myra Skinner VP of Community Enrichment: Karin Bisogno Von Glumer VP-Elect: Cynde Palmer VP of Equity & Inclusivity: Megan Bee ‘86 VP-Elect: Deborah Yim Treasurer: Gabe Koroluk Elect: Alison Reed Secretary: Jennifer Bergsieker Communications Chair: Cat Carlson Elect: Jaime Miller ‘97 Altman Parliamentarian: Rebecca Ledges Nominating Chair: Ashley Tulp Elect: Brooke Borgen ECLC Lead Representative: Elaine Oliver Elect: Maggie Jarrett Lower School Lead Representative: Jaime Miller ‘97 Altman Elect: Josephine Sinclair Pod Representatives: Kinley Belcher (5/6) Andi Freyer (7/8)

GPA SPONSORS

Graland is grateful for the sponsors and in-kind donors who supported the Graland Parent Association’s activities and events during the unique 2021-22 school year.

Anonymous Altitude Control Technology Anthony’s Pizza and Pasta Apex Dermatology Group Artisan Partners Limited Partnership David and Anna Asarch Axis Pilates George and Kalliope Balafas Benson Orthodontics Ken and Keri Blair The Blair Dvorak Family Jon-Erik ‘92 and Brooke Borgen Justin ‘91 and Tobey Borus Chase ‘95 and Amanda Boswell The Brass Bed, Fine Linens & Furnishings Aaron ‘89 and Brooke Burgamy Edwin and Catherine Carlson The Center for Cosmetic Surgery Cherry Creek Dental Associates Children’s Dentistry of Cherry Creek Seth and Lucy Chused Jonathan and Aimee-Alyce Coleman Colorado Arthritis Center Jason ‘84 and Sara Drucker ‘89 Cooper Core Dermatology Peter and Amy Corrigan Denny and Liza Coughlin CyberGRX Christopher and Lauren Davis Fred Emich IV and Alexis Emich Emich Volkswagen Adam ‘92 and Melissa Farver Josh and Beth Finke Chris and Yvette Frampton Stephanie Frankel ‘91 and Nicole Neuschler John Freyer, Jr. ‘92 and Andi Freyer Gates Corporation Chris and Dani Gebhart Gebhart Studio Erika Gebhardt GEM Family Law George and Jenn Glyphis John Gribbin and Paige Dorn ‘94 Ron Guillot, Jr. and Alexandra Theriault Scott ‘96 and Brooke Hamman Thomas Hey and Jennifer Grin Hey Holly Graves & Associates Adam and Stefanie Howarth Ibex Investors Individualized Learning Center Inc. Iris Building Group, Inc. Tom and Alex Iseman Kentro Group Ryan ‘94 and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Fred and Greer Kneip Kumon Land Title Guarantee Company John and Shannon Le Bel Levin Orthodontics Little Feet Children’s Shoe Store Geoff Lord, Sr. and Marty Lord Geoff and Marty Lord Family Fund Daniel ‘00 and Olivia Louis Chris and Tammy Marsico milehi Modern Realty Hans Miller and Heather French Omar Mubarak and Leslie Rose Kier and Molly Louis ‘03 Myers Haeman and Afsaneh Noori Carmelo Paglialunga and John Reilly Parisi Foods Inc Peak Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental

Implant Center Jessica Peck Jessica K. Peck, Attorney at Law, LLC Pella Corporation Matt and Anne Quallick Nathan and Alison Reed Cory and Elizabeth Marsico ‘05 Ross Safala Inc Brian and Becky Schaub Jenny Scholes ‘95 Scholes Insurance Tim and Susanna Shannon Bill ‘95 and Josephine Sinclair Steve and Myra Skinner Myra Skinner Real Estate Slifer, Smith & Frampton- Denver, Inc. Chris and Erin Smith Sodexo Paul and Laura Steinwald Stephen Tsai and Sonya Bassaly UCHealth Urgent Care Mathew Van Alstyne and Catherine Grimes Kyle and Emily Weber Todd West and India Champion Phil and Anya Winslow Xcel Energy Foundation Bob Young, Jr. and Chris Parisi

GPA GIFTS IN KIND

The following families and businesses supported the GPA with in kind donations

Jeff and Katie Carnes Patrick and Pauline Edelmann Jean-Philippe and Jennifer Failyau Alexander and Emily Garnett Hammonds Brands Ryan ‘94 and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Anthony and Christine Loeffler Park Burger

The highly anticipated Carnival is an end-of-year

Graland tradition. Classic carnival games, a dunk tank, inflatables, popcorn, and snow cones make this end-of-the-year event a hit!