1213 Annual Fund Brochure

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS The LWGMS Annual Fund 2012/2013

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I’m not sure everyone understands that the true cost of an LWGMS education is higher than tuition. This is why I give to the Annual Fund.

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I didn’t fully comprehend how grea until she started high school. When grade biology teacher told her she’d read, I knew it for sure: Maggie has t she needs to successfully handle adv advocates for herself, is not afraid leadership opportunities. I honestly

My family gives to the Annual Fund opportunity to experience the extr that is LWGMS. Please join us and le wonderful school to grow, to admit enhance special programs inside an empower our outstanding teachers women who are truly strong in min Jennifer Bucher P’12

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Not only did I leave LWGMS more than prepared for high school academics, I had the confidence to stand up for myself, speak my mind, and try new things.

at Maggie’s middle school education was she came home to tell us that her 9th d turned in the best lab report she’d ever the foundation and self-confidence vanced high school classes. She to ask questions, and seeks out y believe this is all due to LWGMS.

d so that more girls have the raordinary community and education end your financial support to allow this students from all walks of life, to nd outside of the classroom, and to to inspire our girls to grow into young nd, body, and voice.

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96%

of LWGMS families gave to the 2011/2012 Annual Fund.

Photo by Teresa McCann P’13

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As founding board members we are educational excellence with the La family. We believe that LWGMS con fostering a learning environment th social justice, and a love of learning mission, and vision of the school. W school is a dollar well spent, and we know our support will guarantee th thoughtful, and creative young wom leaders.

Daniel Caracciolo and Donna MacKenzie P'01

Our faculty have a combined

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100% of faculty members support the Annual Fund.

e honored to celebrate 15 years of ake Washington Girls Middle School ntinues to empower its students by hat promotes positive self discovery, while upholding the founding values, We feel that every contribution to the e will continue to give because we he students leave the school intelligent, men who will become tomorrow's

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My L-Dub teachers seemed to have the perfect balance of humor and wisdom.

My teachers in high school know what kind of student I am, but I miss my teachers knowing what kind of person I am.

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Thank you.

The LWGMS Annual Fund is made up of hundreds of operating gifts from our loyal alumnae families, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends. Your gift to the Annual Fund is a direct investment in our teachers and students, and helps us provide • Our meaningful, experiential, all girls education • Tuition support for every single student • Competitive faculty compensation and enrichment • A wide breadth of academic, arts, and cultural experiences Your gift will ensure our girls will leave here empowered for high school and life. We thank you for your support.

Ways to give.

Cash and Checks Please make your check out to "LWGMS Annual Fund" and mail it to: LWGMS Annual Fund 810 18th Avenue e!

Seattle, WA 98122 Scan m Online Giving You can use your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover to make your gift online.

Securities Gifts of stock (including mutual funds), bonds, and other securities may offer considerable capital gains tax savings.

For more information on making a gift of securities, please contact Becky O'Boyle, Director of Advancement, at 206.709.3800 or advancement@lwgms.org.

Matching Gifts Corporate matching gifts may double or even triple your gift.

Contact your personnel office for eligibility requirements and matching gift forms which must be completed and returned with your gift to the school. Spouses, retirees, and board members may qualify. To find out if a particular company or foundation has a matching gift program, please check our website's Ways to Give page. LWGMS's EIN is 91-1835055.

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Questions?

Please don’t hesitate to call the advancement office at 206.709.3800 if you have any questions.

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810 18th Avenue | Seattle, WA 98122 206.709.3800 | lwgms.org

1998 2013

In-house photography and design by Director of Communications, Shannon Blaisdell.