Montessori School of Maui A N N UA L R E P O R T F O R F I S C A L Y E A R 2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2014 – 2015
officers GROWING GLOBAL CITIZENS SINCE 1978
The Montessori School of Maui provides a comprehensive curriculum from early childhood into adolescence by following the principles, spirit and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori’s method of education. This approach features a collaborative learning environment to stimulate each student’s critical thinking skills, cultivate inquisitive minds and empower children to actively participate in the rapidly
• Academic excellence • A love of learning • Mutual respect • Environmental awareness and responsibility • Individual accountability within a social framework • The development of each child’s unique potential
René Anderson-Vorfeld, Head of School
2014 – 2015
toddler classroom
lower elementary classrooms
‘Ōhi’a Judy Doucette, Teacher Jennifer Dempsey, Assistant
Banyan Emily Severson, Teacher Valerie Gobel, Assistant
Jamie Athearn, Administrative Assistant
primary classrooms
vice president
Melinda Lyle-Javier, Program Support Specialist
Sheila Haynes
Betsy Bergevin, Development Assistant
Kamani Alejandra Carta, Teacher Eva Sikes, Assistant
Jacaranda Gloria Del Rivo, Teacher Amanda Asue, Assistant
Heather Haynes president 1 / 1 / 15 – present
Robert Pellettieri president 7 / 1 / 14 – 12 / 31 / 14
Tulasi Root Dennis
secretary
Karin Frost treasurer
changing environment of the twenty-first century. The Montessori School of Maui promotes:
FACULTY & STAFF
administration Cheryl Kaupalolo, Business Manager Momi Chun, Business Office Assistant Sue Schmidt, Admissions Director
Thomas Daubert, Development Director
rescource teachers Art: Sandra Guerard
directors Salma Ansari Jeremy Baldwin Sarah Bredhoff
Kevin Jardine Frederick Rawe Klaus Simmer
Christy Churchill
Christopher Smith
Allyson Freeland
David Spee
Clay Sutherland
The Montessori School of Maui is a non-profit organization.
honorary board members
We are a non-denominational, co-educational school
Annie Nelson
enrolling and providing education to children
Cynthia Quisenberry
without regard to race, nationality, gender,
Cherry Anne Sutherland
ethnic origin or religious beliefs.
Garden: Scott Lacasse Middle School Music: Mary Lynn Goode Physical Education: Sarah Pearson Spanish: Vivianne Campos Fine Arts: MAPA
librarian, field trip & rentals coordinator Dheya Kealoha
extended care Primary: Sarah Pearson, Richard Youssef
Kukui Megan Wolohan, Teacher Miri Sunkel, Assistant
Wiliwili Jolyne Rego, Teacher Hidemi Hiraga, Assistant
upper elementary classrooms
Monkeypod Shana Driscoll, Teacher Elianne Santin, Assistant
‘Iliahi Alastair Hebard, Teacher Marie-Laure Ditte, Assistant
Nara Krissy Ka‘ipolani Kaina, Teacher Azusa Merril, Assistant Cheryl Tabaco, Long-term Sub
Mamane Shirah Minagawa, Teacher Holly Hume, Assistant
Plumeria Janie Kunin, Teacher Anne Colletta, Assistant
Elementary: Marly Josephson, Drew Ickes
middle school classrooms Koa Jeffrey Friedman, Teacher Melissa Meeker, Math/Science Resource LIST AS OF 5/30/15
maintenance Tony Akina, Head of Maintenance Kaimana Cannella, Maintenance Assistant Micah Miller, Maintenance Assistant Ricardo De Rama, Custodian Keith Ramey, Custodian
The Montessori School of Maui is fully accredited by the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Both associations awarded our school a full six-year accreditation, the highest term any school can receive. An expansion during the 2004-2005 school year was awarded LEED® Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.
Members of our 2014-2015 Board of Directors: Fred, Sarah, Chris, Clay, Karin, Heather, Bob, Jeremy, Salma, Tulasi, Sheila
Members of our Toddler and Primary Team: Jen, Megan, Miri, Elianne, Azusa, Janie, Anne, Eva, Alejandra, Judy and Shana (not shown: Krissy)
Members of our Elementary and Middle School Team: Hidemi, Valerie, Jolyne, Amanda, Marie-Laure, Holly, Melissa, Jeffrey, Emily and Alastair (not shown: Gloria and Shirah)
Dear Friends and Families, To all those who have contributed generous gifts of time, talent and financial support … thank you! We recognize the hard work and achievements that helped fill the school year with energy and optimism. In-kind gifts and monetary contributions allow us to continue to provide an outstanding Montessori education to the children of Maui. Because of you, the life of our school was enhanced in many ways: • Classroom experiences were enriched by the ongoing work of parents as chaperones, drivers, helpers, presenters and room parents.
About Our School
. . . Our Programs:
The Montessori School of Maui, founded in 1978, began by
Toddler Program (Ages 18 months to 3 years)
serving just 8 students in a simple Quonset hut beside St. Rita’s Church in Haiku. Over the years the organization has mindfully grown, stretched and evolved to a lovely 9-acre campus serving over 260 students, from 18 months through 8th grade. The school employs a collaborative learning environment, based upon the time-honored principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori over 100 years ago, designed to stimulate each
• Fundraising events such as Ghoulin Rouge, Dinner Projects, PTO Holiday Fair and
student’s critical thinking skills, cultivate inquisitive minds and
the PTO Monster Garage Sale were organized, facilitated and fulfilled because of
empower children to actively participate in the rapidly changing
the participation of the creative minds and hardworking hands of members of our
environment of the twenty-first century.
community.
The Montessori teaching methodology is uniquely based
• Athletic teams experienced the thrill of competition, the meaning of teamwork and
upon observation, peer learning, tactile learning materials and
the strengthening of skills and strong bodies because of the time, expertise and
intrinsic motivation. Within each classroom, multiple grades
passion of parent and volunteer coaches.
or levels of students are combined, creating an environment
• Our new Peace Garden was completed thanks to the generosity of a visionary donor and the tireless (and often rain soaked) physical efforts of staff, family and community volunteers.
wherein students serve as leaders for one-another. These elements all come together to create a truly distinctive and remarkable approach to education.
Families, staff and Board members continue to show generous support through their positive response to the Annual Fund. With another year of nearly 80 percent family participation and 100 percent staff and Board participation, and a high water mark for funds raised, this annual effort showed record success. With generous contributions from individual donors and foundations, we were able to officially break ground on our Middle School project. This dedicated and thoughtfully designed space will fulfill a long-awaited vision for our school community. Through the contribution of both restricted and unrestricted funds we are able to offer Tuition Assistance to families who might not otherwise be able to attend, renew or refurbish classroom furnishings and materials, support professional development opportunities for teachers and staff and maintain the beauty of our amazing campus. A sincere thanks goes out to each and every community member who stepped up to lend a hand or make a donation. We are grateful for your support and for the commitment of all the families that make up our community. The collective expertise
The Toddler Program supports children in developing self-control and self-confidence through communication and real life activities. In a safe and caring environment, young children are encouraged to explore and challenge themselves as they develop into independent human beings.
Elementary Program (Ages 6 years through 12 years, Grades 1 through 6) Elementary students thrive on learning with and from each other. These collaborative learning environments, divided into Lower Elementary serving grades 1 through 3 and Upper Elementary serving grades 4 through 6, emphasize the interactive process that achieves both academic success and social competence. Students develop the ability to work cooperatively in reaching a goal, contributing ideas, listening to others and respecting individual differences.
Primary Program (Ages 3 years through 6 years) Primary children love to work in a community of independent learners. A wide range of activities engage the children at all levels of ability and maturity, and make possible the Montessori goals of individualized work, concentration, independence and social awareness.
Middle School Program (Ages 12 years through 14 years, Grades 7 and 8)
and energies working toward shared goals makes the Montessori School of Maui the Rene, Heather and Bob
best it can be. Our doors are always open to you and we hope to see you on campus soon. Mahalo nui loa,
Robert Pellettieri President, Board of Directors 7/1/14–12/31/14
Heather Haynes President, Board of Directors 1/1/15–present
René Anderson-Vorfeld Head of School
When our Middle School students graduate, they find themselves well prepared for their high school years. The program’s curriculum and instructional design are developed so that each student is exposed to and well versed in knowledge and skills common to pre-collegiate curriculum, with a special focus on the integration of technology.
How do we define success? . . . by promoting Academic Excellence
In order for children to fully utilize the engaging materials within each classroom, they are first introduced to them through a lesson by the teacher. Then, on an ongoing basis, children continue to learn as they watch more experienced peers in the environment engage with the materials and follow-up work. This repetition helps students, because by sharing with a peer students challenge themselves to extend and display their knowledge to others.
As a principal tenet of the mission of the Montessori
School of Maui, we define success through the academic accomplishments of our students. The framework of the Montessori teaching methodology allows our teachers the flexibility to follow the interests and abilities of each child in every classroom, so that all of our students are presented with opportunities for academic growth and challenge that meet their individual needs. Lessons are targeted specifically to the needs and abilities of each child to match and challenge his or her abilities, and progress is closely followed and documented by the teacher. For example, a Lower Elementary lesson that includes young people with advanced math skills may include additional or more challenging problems to solve, perhaps even extending into work traditionally covered in an Upper Elementary classroom. For students who are finding challenge with their academics, lessons can also be uniquely planned and delivered that allow each child to grow, learn and develop at his or her own pace. We sometimes find that student abilities aren’t always consistent across all academic areas. Therefore, our focus on academic excellence, layered with a flexible child-centered model, allows a child to work individually, or with peers, at the level that meets the developmental and cognitive needs at that particular point in time. Another essential aspect of a Montessori education, which reinforces a focus on academic excellence, is the use of tactile learning materials. They were designed by Dr. Montessori herself and have been in use within Montessori classrooms around the world for over a century. These inspirational materials allow children to understand concepts in a very concrete manner before translating the ideas into the abstract (such as letters, words and numbers.) For students of every age, the teacher is their trusted ally and the materials are their tools for discovery, growth and development. As children progress through a Montessori education, they draw upon their knowledge and use of the materials to move gracefully into abstract thinking, which further transforms their learning.
In this Upper Elementary class, the teacher uses Montessori materials to show how to solve a math problem including the addition of fractions. The students not only learn how to solve the problem on paper but also witness what that means in concrete terms.
Each spring, the Middle School students challenge their academic skills by participating in a Spelling Bee. This year, Nathan Burke and Daisy Kopycienski were our top two class finalists and went on to represent our school and compete in the Maui County Spelling Bee.
Young people in a Primary class learn how to count and use numbers to represent values.
In our Primary classrooms, children use the Moveable Alphabet to master sounds of the alphabet, create words and make phonetic sentences that develop basic language and writing skills. The materials pictured here also allow young people to learn how to write in a cursive format.
This year, seven sixth, seventh and eighth grade students worked with our Garden Resource Teacher, Scott Lacasse, on an ongoing scientific study of indigenous microorganisms and Korean Natural Farming practices, and documented their effects on Hawaiian garden soil.
The framework of the Montessori teaching methodology allows our teachers the flexibility to follow the interests and abilities of each child in every classroom, so that all of our students are presented with opportunities for academic growth and challenge that meet their individual needs.
In our Middle School classroom, students collaborate on projects as they incorporate the use of some of today’s leading computer software and videography equipment into their daily activities, forging a comfort with these tools and mediums that will support them in high school, college and business life. This year, seventh and eighth year students utilized visual presentation software for year-end peer presentations and also worked together to create a new gaming platform.
How do we define success? . . . by cultivating and celebrating a Love of Learning Another fundamental measure of success at the Montessori School of Maui is our work to help students connect with education and their own individualized learning in a joyful manner. Teachers use the development of intrinsic motivation to help build self-esteem, concentration, independence and self-motivation in our students, so that each child is motivated by interests, personal goals and internal desires rather than the comparison of grades, punishment or material rewards. Through carefully prepared classroom environments, our students are able to learn what truly interests them and utilize this passion within their approach to their own learning. From art, to hands-on work in our Garden Classroom, to the development of math
Here, Middle School students work together on a presentation for their peers. These experiences strengthen our graduates’ comfort making formal presentations, provide practical teambuilding exercises and offer a truly joyful environment where rich friendships are created and nurtured.
Our classrooms, which include students across multiples ages, invite and cultivate advanced social skills in our young students. They often develop warm friendships, celebrate one-another’s accomplishments and support the academic developments of peers in a fun supportive atmosphere. On April 24th, students from our school participated in the 16th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Poetry Awards Program. Out of 500 entries, three of our Upper Elementary and Middle School young people were chosen to be in the “Golden Circle”: Preston Summit, Daisy Kopycienski, and Guillia Porter. Preston was also the overall winner of this year’s contest!
The development of artistic expression and ability supports academic achievement and a balanced approach to problem-solving – and can be so much fun!
The use of the Moveable Alphabet in our Primary classrooms allows young people to access written language and create understandable words and sentences, prior to mastering the art of handwriting and moving on to spelling memorization exercises.
In a Montessori environment, students have the opportunity to draw upon multiple skill sets and creative approaches to relay their mastery of lessons through written, artistic and peer presentations.
and language skills, the Montessori materials and our classroom environments invite curiosity, develop interests and allow for the expression of individuality and creativity. Not only do we seek to make learning fun, creative and collaborative, but we also seek to nurture a life-long love of learning that will extend well beyond each student’s time on our campus.
Every two years, our Middle School students depart on an epic journey to visit our nation’s capital. Prior to the trip, they immerse themselves in social studies lessons on the birth of our nation, conduct in-class civics exercises, research and plan for visits to the many varied exhibits available through the Smithsonian museum system, and learn the mechanics of navigating the Washington, D.C., metro. Montessori materials, a beautifully prepared environment, supportive teachers and good friends culminate in a truly joyful experience for our students.
Building off of the other tenets of a Montessori education, our environment also succeeds in delivering a solid education because of the unique use of collaborative learning. Students receive lessons either individually or within small groups in the classroom and then work independently, in pairs and within small groups to master each skill before going on to the next.
Beginning in our Toddler environment, students are given the tools necessary to master social, academic and practical life skills. But there is also plenty of time for fun in the sandbox and for learning from one-another how stylish a bucket can be as headgear! The use of tactile Montessori materials in our environments help students master and truly understand academic problems at very early stages of their education. Nothing supports a love of learning more than personally experiencing success.
By witnessing the successes and challenges of peer students, providing emotional support and friendship, and working together to solve problems, Montessori students develop increased social, leadership and presentation skills. Observation within this context is not passive, but rather an active taking in of information that allows them to achieve greater levels of understanding of the material.
How do we define success? . . . by supporting the development of the Whole Child At the Montessori School of Maui, our success is not defined simply by our students’ achievement of academic standards and the measurable growth of knowledge. We also pride ourselves in creating an atmosphere where young people develop advanced interpersonal and social skills, well rounded interests,
Many lessons in a Montessori classroom celebrate the union of different approaches to learning and help children develop the use of both sides of their brain. Here, members of a Primary class learn about our world through an experience of cartography. After completing their maps, over many days of lessons and activities, the children could hardly wait to accompany a teacher to laminate the maps so that they could take them home and hang them on a wall!
personal accountability within a social environment,
Students in our Primary classes began to understand the geology of our Hawaiian islands with a study of volcanoes.
respect for self and others and the development of his or her own unique potential.
Throughout the school year, students from the Philanthropy Student Committee learned about the work of many of the amazing nonprofit organizations serving Maui, the value of volunteerism and the importance of philanthropy, while having fun working together to raise money to support two organizations. The students participated in a fundraising evening at Flatbread Pizza Company and held a Walk-A-Thon on campus. We are so proud of their efforts, which allowed us to make a gift of $1,250 to both the Boys and Girls Clubs of Maui and Leilani Farm Sanctuary! The group also took a field trip to Leilani to witness the impact of their support and participated in an all-school presentation to help teach their peers about the value of philanthropy in our community.
Once again this year, our students came together to work in a true spirit of giving and helped collect food for two wonderful Maui nonprofits: the Maui Food Bank and Women Helping Women.
On February 25th, our students were inspired to develop healthy bodies through our annual Fun and Fitness Day. All of our Elementary and Middle School students participated in challenging and fun-filled fitness sequences. Young people ran, shot hoops, got their Zumba groove on and more as they cheered one another on to success and experienced the joy of teamwork and physical exercise.
Children across all age groups participate in classes that develop their creativity and sense of artistic expression. Supported by our Art Resource Teacher, students learn how to make beautiful art and incorporate creativity into central curriculum projects and presentations.
Young people in our Lower Elementary classes build upon their understanding of our amazing state and its rich history through projects which depict their understanding of geology, culture and history.
Young people have the opportunity to learn the value of working together as a team through participation in physical education and after school sports activities. This year, students competed against peer schools in basketball, cross country and volleyball.
All throughout the year, students participated in an array of after school studios that inspired them to develop their creativity, learn new skills, explore new hobbies and move their bodies. Here, members of our Engineering and Robotics Studio prepare to challenge the robots they built throughout the session. We are very grateful to the Maui Economic Development Board Ke Alahele Education Fund for their support of the initiative once again this year.
Students continued an annual tradition of learning about the rich history of the Hawaiian culture. Throughout the year, students were taught Hawaiian words, phrases and traditional skills within the classroom setting and while visiting some of the amazing heritage sites on Maui. These experiences culminated in a beautiful Lei Day celebration on May 1st.
Heroes and Legends is one of our favorite traditions in the Lower Elementary environment. Students select and research an individual from history. They then prepare a report about that individual and make a presentation to peers, teachers and class parents while dressed as their chosen iconic figure.
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Creating a sustainable Earth, learning about gardening and natural sciences, experiencing the world around us and understanding how our actions impact our community are all elements of a Montessori education on a daily basis. This intention was further reinforced as students experienced Earth Day. Students participated in exhibits on the various issues related to ecological preservation: water use, recycling, native and invasive plants and more, presented by peers in the Elementary and Middle School classes and by guest speakers.
Beginning simply with the experience of having their hands “in the soil,� to weeding and watering, and then on to understanding soil composition, composting, companion planting and indigenous microorganisms, our students develop a hands-on understanding of gardening, natural sciences and the joy of organic farm to table cultivation in our Garden Classroom. These experiences then leverage greater understanding and appreciation as our students participate in field trips across Maui and throughout the state.
Celebrating, experiencing and honoring our collective history and culture are an important aspect of a well-rounded Montessori education. Our students participated in multiple field trips to partners in our community. We were also pleased to have a number of parents visit our classrooms and share their knowledge and experience.
On March 5th, we formally introduced and blessed the Peace Garden, a beautiful new addition to our campus. We were honored to have Uncle Les Kulolo‘io share a Hawaiian blessing with students, parents and community members who joined us for the ceremony. Students from multiple classrooms also presented poems and songs about peace. Mahalo to Scott Lacasse, Garden Resource Teacher, and many parent volunteers for working so hard to create this space. Also, we are deeply grateful to Rena and Jonathan Biel for generously underwriting the Peace Garden and for their heartfelt inspiration.
The Montessori School of Maui Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) offers a great way for parents to get involved in our school. Our hard working PTO members have a lot of fun, support important school-wide events and make a positive impact on our community. This year’s officers included: Ali, Dawn, Tess and Cheri.
How do we define success? . . . by bringing together an active and engaged community
On October 24th, parents and friends joined us in support of the school for the 4th Annual Ghoulin Rouge fundraiser. Guests had a frightfully good time dancing, bidding and showing off their amazing costumes. Mahalo to our parents, grandparents, friends and community partners for all the generosity extended to the school. The funds raised are critical to ensure that we continue to deliver a quality Montessori education for each of our 260 students each year.
The PTO presented another delightful Holiday Fair this year on December 5th. Children enjoyed storytelling and a violin ensemble performance, while parents shopped for tasty treats, beautiful wreaths and holiday gifts.
The PTO partnered with a team of parent volunteers this year to present a Rummage Sale fundraiser on February 21st. The event was a huge success, raising funds to help support the off-island field trips for our Upper Elementary and Middle School students, while welcoming countless members of the Maui community onto our campus. The event was also a natural fit with the school’s sustainability guidelines. It was so gratifying to see so many items of clothing, household goods, toys, furniture and more repurposed across our community.
We partnered with some of Maui’s top chefs to present four exquisite experiences this year, allowing foodies and wine connoisseurs in our community to support our school in style. Our all-star line-up included Roger Stettler of Four Seasons, Sheldon Simeon of Migrant, Cameron Lewark of Spago and Gary Johnson of Joe’s Neuvo Latino. We are also so grateful to Montessori parent and wine aficionado Greg Shepherd for leading our guests through each amazing culinary journey.
On January 23rd, we welcomed beloved elders from each student’s ‘ohana onto campus for our annual Kupuna Day celebration. The children provided tours of their classroom, showed off recently completed work, shared a snack and craft exercise and took home a lovely commemorative photo.
Several times throughout the year, students in our Primary classrooms welcomed their parents and family members into the classroom, showed them around their environment, shared their knowledge of classroom materials and served tea – practicing grace, courtesy and hospitality across generations.
On September 30th, parents enjoyed the opportunity to physically experience what it is like to be a Montessori student. Participants visited each level, from Toddler through Middle School, and got down on the floor to experience the joy of learning from a child’s perspective along with their peers through the use of Montessori materials. Inhibitions were set aside and the joy of learning and working together was experienced first-hand!
How do we define success? . . . by celebrating the accomplishments of our ‘ohana
Your Generosity in Action By its very nature, a Montessori school environment is based upon inclusivity, diversity and a celebration of community. It is only with the support of our community that we are able to realize this vision and continue to offer a program that is accessible to our community.
Congratulations to the Montessori School of Maui 2015 8th Grade Graduating Class: Analicia Kapua, Zofia Kayian, Katherine Chumley, Julian Weber, Dahlia Kopycienski, Kawelu Higashino, Haley Heine, Daniel Raab and Kane DeWilde.
Good luck to these 2011 8th Grade graduates who are now moving on to college: Araya Aquarian – Fort Lewis College or Gap year Ari Arkles – University of Hawaii, Manoa Simone Baldwin – Pitzer College Kiara Leuteneker – California State University, East Bay Ashley Tanga – University of San Diego Natasha Salamack – University of San Diego Alex Ballard – University of Montana, Missoula Sophia Hill – Colorado State University Ridge Lenny – University of San Diego Camille Berkowicz – Living in Singapore Stephany Fatheree – Gap year Noa Herrera – Rochester Institute of Technology
It is always a pleasure to hear from our alumni. Stories of their successes and adventures provide even more credibility to the many benefits of a Montessori education, as these members of our ‘ohana move on and make waves in our ever-changing world. Kai Lenny We were honored to have Kai Lenny join us for one of our Dinner Project fundraising events this year. In addition to his many travels and international competitions, Kai was recently featured in several television ads for First Hawaiian Bank.
Tuition Assistance Program The Tuition Assistance Program is an essential aspect of our school’s mission, providing scholarship awards that enable families who otherwise would not have the opportunity to provide their children with the benefits and enjoyment of a Montessori education, to become or remain a part of our enriching ‘ohana.
We couldn’t have said it better ourselves . . . Some of our parents and past parents recently shared:
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We are proud to still be part of the Montessori School of Maui ‘ohana. We really believe that the Montessori School allowed all the amazing potential in our daughter to flourish in a motivating, patient and kind environment. The shy toddler we enrolled ten years ago left the school last year as a curious creative thinker that, today, inspires her teachers and takes on the world with empathy.
— EVA AND GARY BLUMENSTEIN
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Our son has been at MOMI for the past 3 years and we have been truly delighted with all aspects of his education. The staff are all committed to the students and to the overall environment of collaborative learning. From the environmental policies to the level of quality in the teachers and assistants to the beautiful campus and much more, we are just so grateful for all of it and impressed with the value as well.
— CARLITA TOHTZ
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During the 2014-2015 school year, a total of 70 young people, or 26% of our students, received tuition assistance. Our generous community provided $74,600 this year to provide much-needed support to families in our community. We are so thankful for this support that touches lives in very a personal way. As parents and grandparents make sacrifices for the education of their children, these scholarship opportunities truly make the difference between a year in our program or one spent in a different setting. As we look ahead to the coming year, we forecast a similar need, coupled with a desire to continue to evolve our program and provide larger grant amounts to those families with the greatest need.
Hawaiian Scholarship Fund The Hawaiian Scholarship Fund is designed to help students who came to our school through the Pauahi Keiki Scholarship Program to remain a part of our ‘ohana and continue a Montessori education. On average, up to twenty students per school year are with us thanks to support from the program, which provides scholarships for three-, four- and five-year-olds of Hawaiian ancestry to attend eligible private schools. Our school is a respected partner and we have enjoyed the contributions of many students over the years. Annually, as many as eight young people from the program must leave our school as they reach age six and become ineligible for the scholarship. The goal of our Hawaiian Scholarship Fund is to bring the generosity of interested members of our community together with the needs of these families, allowing more of these young people to remain a part of our school and continue to enjoy the many benefits of an enriching Montessori education. This added diversity impacts the education of all of our students. The program provided two $5,000 scholarships during the 2014-2015 school year from funds raised during the prior year. Moving forward, our goal is to identify one new award recipient
each school year and continue to support these students from the year prior, as we seek to provide consistent support for each recipient through the 8th grade. We are extremely grateful to members of our community who made contributions to the Hawaiian Scholarship Fund this year totaling $21,000, funds that will support the 2015-2016 class of recipients and the long-term viability of the initiative.
Montessori School of Maui Middle School Campaign “Completing the Vision”
Financials A Montessori education inspires not only a rich education but also a genuine life-long love of learning. Through the integration of children of multiple ages, ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds within a space designed to entice, educate and foster creativity, our students challenge themselves to create a microcosm of society within each classroom – building friendships, learning to work with others who are different than themselves, providing direction and leadership to friends and developing patience and concern for others as they navigate their daily work. Within this enriching environment, our students are truly inspired, and we continue to be so moved by each of them and all that they achieve!
Operating Budget and Financial Statement Operating 2013 Budget and Financial Statement – 2014 2014 – 2015 Fiscal Year
REVENUE
EXPENSES
Tuition and Fees $ 3,252,897 ________________________________________ Grants and Fundraisers 150,941 ________________________________________ Annual Fund 108,835 ________________________________________ Other Income 25,651 ________________________________________ Reserves Allocated 147 ________________________________________
Total Revenue Each of our other eleven current classrooms were designed to meet the specific needs of the age of the student population using it and within the very specific vision of a Montessori school environment. Although our Middle School students receive an amazing education within one of our most prized facilities, they do so in a limiting physical environment that was not designed to meet their needs. Therefore, last year, we were very pleased to announce to our community the launch of a capital campaign to raise the funds needed to complete the vision of our campus and fund the creation of a dedicated Middle School classroom. The plan includes remodeling the Development office, building a 1,500 square foot addition next to it and completing minor remodeling of other spaces to serve the relocated library, art room and administrative team. The resulting 2,500 square foot classroom will
easily accommodate up to thirty 7th and 8th grade students and include adequate space for them to both meet together in a group as well as provide spaces for breakout work. In addition, there will be dedicated bathrooms and a kitchen built into the classroom. Since our announcement, numerous foundations, corporations and major donors in our community were approached to request support of this exciting project.
A number of them have generously committed support to the project, which allows us to begin construction and look ahead to this exciting new addition to our campus. On May 27th, Kapono Kaumanu joined us at our Ground Breaking Ceremony to present a Hawaiian blessing. Members of our Board of Directors and students who will benefit from the new classroom environment in the years to come came together to mark this momentous chapter in our organization’s history. Members of our community are encouraged to speak with our Head of School, Development Director or a Board member if you’re interested in exploring how you may support this exciting initiative.
$3,538,471
Salary and Benefits $ 2,496,277 ______________________________________________ Classroom Supplies and Special Programs 106,287 ______________________________________________ Other Educational Expenses 44,868 ______________________________________________ Grants, Fundraiser and Marketing Expenses 106,304 ______________________________________________ Administrative Expenses 35,657 ______________________________________________ Depreciation, Land and Building Costs 622,772 ______________________________________________ Maintenance, Utilities and Insurance 126,306 ______________________________________________
Total Expenses
$3,538,471
This year, our community members expressed their generosity by underwriting the following programmatic initiatives. Combined, these funds support the needs of each Montessori classroom, the diversity of our campus, restricted funding projects and help make a Montessori education available to members of our community.
Unrestricted Support $ 61,272 ____________________________________________________________________ Tuition Assistance Program $ 62,350 ____________________________________________________________________ Hawaiian Scholarship Fund $ 21,000 ____________________________________________________________________ Cynthia Winans-Burns Scholarship Fund $ 17,825 ____________________________________________________________________ Ghoulin Rouge Fundraiser $ 56,215 ____________________________________________________________________ Dinner Project events $ 20,175 ____________________________________________________________________ Middle School Capital Campaign $66,500
STEWARD $3,000 to $4,999
Scott and Tulasi Dennis Heather Haynes Jimmy and Honey Bun Haynes Terry and Cynthia Quisenberry Morgan Stanley Foundation MENTOR $1,000 to $2,999
Mahalo! We are extremely grateful to each of the parents, grandparents, family members, community members, friends and institutions who came together in support of the school this past year. The following pages reflect all gifts made to the Montessori School of Maui between July 1, 2014, and June 30, 2015. In-kind contributions are highlighted separately. VISIONARY $10,000 and above Jeremy and Michelle Baldwin Jonathan and Rena Biel First Hawaiian Bank Foundation Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation Frost Family Foundation Kimo and Sheila Haynes McInerny Foundation The Family of William O. Taylor Montessori School of Maui Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Wes & Barbara Verkaart ADVOCATE $5,000 to $9,999 Eric and Tracy Aanenson Alexander & Baldwin Foundation Bendon Family Foundation Pat and Paula Foley G. N. Wilcox Trust Graham Family Foundation Kevin and Sabrina Jardine Maui Economic Development Board Rich and Liz Salem
Peter Norins and Salma Ansari Henry Brocklehurst and Lili Maltese Nathan and Tia St. Cyr Clay and Susan Sutherland Kris and Katarina Vadla Keith and Anne Awad Gary and Greta Bandy Cameron and Carrie Belew Ben and Carey Benander Gary and Eva Blumenstein Zadoc and Hilary Brown Jr. Zadoc and Stephanie Brown III. Adam and Janet Burke Maggie Clayton Pia Damon & Family Ben and Tess DeLisa Anthony Engesser and Thea Jensen-Engesser Sumner and Angela Erdman Karin Frost Michael and Susan Graham Moonstar and DeWitt Lickle Hawaii Association of Independent Schools Hawai’i Petroleum Inc. and Hawai’i Fueling Terry Heath, Lauren and Andrew Plemel James Heine and Christine Andrews Martin and Paula Lenny Daniel and Missy Lickle Paia Fish Market and Restaurant, Inc. Robert and Michelle Pellettieri Leonard and Kathy Sakai Bryan Smith and Dori Rybacki-Smith David Spee Zadoc W. & Lawrence N. Brown Foundation
PATRON $500 to $999
Anonymous Daniel and Heidi Bigelow Sarah Bredhoff Ryan and Christy Churchill Dr. Jeffrey Drood Joel and Uma Dugied Flatbread Company Puddie Hartman Anny Heid Coe Huston and Danielle Dewey-Huston John and Cheryl Kaupalolo Kai Lenny Gordon and Annie Loo Allyson Mattox Maui Children’s Bookstore Maui Mountain Riders Inc. Frederick and Maria Rawe Klaus and Michele Simmer William Sloper Robert and Cherry Anne Sutherland David and Deesha Tucker Robert Vorfeld and Rene Anderson-Vorfeld Leonard Yu and Roberta Beatty CARETAKER $250 to $499
Anonymous Elizabeth Ardisana Gene and Beryl Bal John and Kristi Bendon Mark Bridgeford and Danielle Perrault Kimo and Carrie Campos Andrew and Oceania Castellini Ron and Debi Chapple Keith Chumley and Kristen Gutermuth Ben and Sophie Croft Thomas Daubert and Hal Selover Robert and Tina Digman James Ferrier Robin Ferrier David and Christine Fitch Rich and Yvonne Haseldon Ted and Margaret Hori Jeff and Dawn Hudson David Kingdon and Roxanne Gillespie Charles and Tamara Krimm Guylyn and Jaycinth Lum Lung Gregory Manriquez and Helen Densing-Manriquez
Alec and Maren McBarnet Richard and Sharon Miller Charles and Mary Parente Joshua and Suzy Porter David Probst and Lara Cavak Paul and Melissa Reyes Eric and Willa Romanchak Doug Severson and Miriam Geraghty Benjamin Shurtleff and Rainelle Lushina Chris and Sara Smith Smith Builders LLC Brian and Leah Stolley Ben and Tash Summit Troy Tanga and Kelley Kramers Augustus Taylor and Shawna Cropas Scott and Tania Turner Izaak and JoMarie Tyrrell Walter Vorfeld and Ellen Loucks Jed and Erica White FRIEND Gifts up to $249 Anonymous (9) Amazon Associates AmazonSmile Foundation Gordon and Debbie Andrews Sam Aruch and Susan Marshall Amanda Asue Tamalyn Baldwin Steven, Anne and Collin Barber Kyle Barfield Erik and Rachael Barnard Selwin Bates Paul and Cherie Bergevin Betsy Bergevin Shirley Binning Ginny Boomer Martha Bridgeford Christina Brown Charlie and Gloria Buckingham Shawn and Kathryn Butcher George and Carmen Cagasan Richard Campbell Alejandra Carta Todd and Sheryl Carter Robert and Gillian Carvalho
Juliet Clark Tony and Anne Colletta Michael and Lisa Currier Chuck and Jessica DeCoite Robert and Nancy Dein Gloria Del Rivo Danny and Jacque Delaunay Jennifer Dempsey Ricardo DeRama Marie-Laure Ditte Judy Doucette Allison Dougherty James and Shana Driscoll Trav and Kimberley Duro Edible Hawaiian Islands Magazine Oshri Elbaz and Hadas Metzler-Elbaz eScrip Judith Evans Dennys Eymard Arianna Feinberg Dennis and Marge Fitch Darren and Tamara Flanagan Auriol Flavell Sean and Elly Foley Foodland Super Market Ltd. Keoki and Betty Hay Freeland Jeffrey Friedman Brian and Cindy Funai Thomas and Kassia Gann Ariel and Carrie Gebb Dominick and Lisa Gentile Theresa Gerry Karen Gill John and Elizabeth Gillespie Dru Glass-Gracia Mikel and Valerie Gobel Justin Gordon and Alison Pearson Barbara Gordon
Daruni Gotel Dylan and Tracy Grafmyre George and Carolyn Griffin John Guarin and Kimmie Ouchi Sandra Guerard William and Karen Hanisch Michael and Christina Hartman Dr. Arthur Hebard Alastair Hebard and Vivianne Campos Ben and Yuko Holt Todd and Jennifer Hori Joshua Hottenstein and Martha Cotten Holly Hume Charles and Kristen Hunter Drew Ickes Eleodora Ignacio Jordan and Abigail Jokiel Marly Josephson Giovanni and Peggy Jubert Robert and Rebecca Judge Krissy Ka’ipolani Kaina Naki and Megan Kanekoa Doug Karatsu Makala Kaupalolo Donovan and Dheya Kealoha Bruce Kelman and Barbara Scott Patricia Kerstein Bill and Margaret King Kathleen Klett Barbara and Sadao Kojima Amy Kojima Christopher and Jennifer Kramer Neal and Janie Kunin Katerina Kurteeva Scott Lacasse Clifford and Lyron Lee Andrew and Lynn Lees Mark Leuffgen and Meg Obenauf Mark and Julie Lipetz Melinda Lyle-Javier The Mabbutt Family Dean Masao and Hidemi Hiraga Gene and Barbara Massad Hideharu and Ikuyo Matsumoto John Matthews and Stephanie Rosen-Matthews Maui 5K James and Linda May Jennifer McBarnet Erik and Clare McFrazier Erik and Jessica McLellan Melissa Meeker Azusa and Patrick Merrill Keita and Shirah Minagawa
Luke and Laura Nagle Solomon and Eunice Sentinella Joseph and Patt Narrowe Gerald and June Naughton Michael and Konnie Newbro Ashley Nowakowski Orchids of Olinda Charles Parente and Elizabeth Ignacio The Pascua ‘Ohana Sarah and Mark Pearson Joan Perreira Tim Perry and Carlita Tohtz Sigal Petersen Douglas and Kaui Philpotts Debrah Preseault Matt and Erin Pritchard Keha Quinabo and Momi Chun Javan and Keri Quinsaat David Quisenberry Francis and Anna Quitazol Jolyne Rego Shauna Riglos Jill Roberts Wade and Amanda Robson Alika and Dorien Romanchak Tyler Roth and Trisha Joseph Richard and Linda Rybacki Anthony and Alyssa Saito Gail Santantonio Alberto and Elianne Santin Steve and Valerie Sapourn Susan Schmidt Emily Severson Shannon Sheldon Greg and Jamie Shepherd Eva Sikes Ryan and Julie Siphers Dudley Smith and Carol Childerhose Donny and Sada Smith Barbara Stehouwer
Aaron and Vonya Stice Tracy and Laura Stice Douglas and Raama Stuart and Volcano Signs Miri Sunkel Wendy Takemoto Kenneth and Caroline Tano Shaun and Denise Thayer Margie Utz Robert Vafaie and Sarala Dandekar Wilma Vorfeld Diana Voutsas-Kapua Robin Wagstaff and Mandy Grace Mike Walker Jeff Walter and Jamie Athearn Lance and Lauren Wilson Scott and Michele Winham Megan Wolohan Art and Karen Wong Steve and Karen Woolson Ben and Carey Yashon Richard Youssef Marcia Zerivitz IN-KIND GIFTS
The Montessori School of Maui welcomes gifts of products, equipment, services and other items that enhance our educational programs and campus. Aloha Portraits Tomi Anderson Brigit and Bernard’s Garden Cafe and The Maui Catering Company Adam Burke Herb Chang Joyce Chin Brett Christiansen Cow Pig Bun Event Horizons Garnish Craft Cocktail Catering Rita Goldman John Guarin Hang Ten Rigging LLC Hawaiian Style Events Heather Haynes Jeff Hudson Island Restaurant Management Kevin and Sabrina Jardine Joe’s Nuevo Latino Gary Johnson Kapono Kaumanu Matt Kerstein Uncle Les Kulolo’io Scott Lacasse Cameron Lewark
How You Can Help Annual Fund – General Operating Support The Annual Fund underwrites all aspects of our program including teacher salaries, the maintenance of our campus, utility bills, the purchase and replacement of classroom materials, computers and software, and much more.
Tuition Assistance Program Mandy Grace Designs Maui Printing Company MauiTime! Milagro’s Food Company Nicholas Miller Patt Narrowe Graphic Design Sigal Petersen Klaudia Raab Brenda Robards Liz Salem Greg Shepherd Sheldon Simeon Dori Rybacki-Smith Spago Roger Stettler Wendy Takemoto Valerie “The Vibe Goddess” Sapourn Lisa Villiarimo Walter Vorfeld & Associates Jed White
Our Tuition Assistance Program enables families who otherwise would not have the opportunity to provide their children with the benefits and enjoyment of a Montessori education to become or remain a part of our ‘ohana. It also allows our students to develop diverse life-long friendships and helps assure that the socio-economic diversity of our student body mirrors the greater world in which our children live.
Hawaiian Scholarship Fund In an effort to further reinforce the cultural diversity of our school, the Montessori School of Maui also offers a Hawaiian Scholarship Fund, designed to help students who came to us through the Pauahi Keiki Scholarship Program to remain a part of our ‘ohana. Annually, an average of seven or eight young people from the Pauahi Program must leave our school as they reach age six and become ineligible for the scholarship. Our goal is to bring the generosity of interested members of our community together with these families – to allow more of these young people to continue to enjoy the many benefits of an enriching Montessori education.
Cynthia Winans-Burns Scholarship Fund Cynthia Winans-Burns, former Head of School and member of our community for over thirty-three years, was a passionate advocate of the many
You are important to us. If we have inadvertently listed your name and/or giving level incorrectly, please let us know by contacting the Development office at 808.573.1062 so that we may update our records. Mahalo for your understanding and support!
benefits of a Montessori education. Following her wishes, the school established this scholarship fund in her name. Once the fundraising target is achieved, the endowment fund will support the tuition of children of Montessori School of Maui alumni, helping to make an enriching education here on Maui possible for future generations.
Planned Gifts Planned gifts recognize your belief in the future of our school and your desire for its impact to be furthered for generations to come. By including the Montessori School of Maui in your estate planning through a bequest, life insurance policy, fund, trust or other planned gift, members of our community have the opportunity to make the gift of a lifetime. For more information about supporting the Montessori School of Maui, please contact the Development office at 808.573.0374. We are pleased to assist you and your philanthropic goals, as we partner together in support of a quality Montessori education.
PHOTO CREDITS: Betsy Bergevin Stephanie Brown Herb Chang Joyce Chin Momi Chun Matt Kerstein Scott Lacasse Sigal Petersen Robena and Peter Rehfuss Lisa Villiarimo
and environmental experience “ Only through isfreedom it practically possible for human development to occur. ” ~ Maria Montessori
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