Montessori School of Maui ANNUAL report for fiscal year 2011-2012
Montessori School of Maui
Greetings Families and Friends, faculty & staff 2011-2012
board of directors 2011-2012
René Anderson-Vorfeld, Head of School administration
Cheryl Kaupalolo, Business Manager Kasey Amuro, Business Office Assistant Krista Sherer, Administrative Assistant Sue Schmidt, Admissions Director Thomas Daubert, Development Director Meshay Christiansen, Development Assistant
Robert V. Pellettieri president
Tulasi Root Dennis vice president
Dennys Eymard
TODDLER CLASSROOM
secretary
Bart Santiago
‘Ōhi’a: Emma Stoller Whitney, Teacher Christine Lamore, Assistant
treasurer
Primary CLASSROOMs
Kukui: Jeffrey Friedman, Teacher Genevieve Duhau, Assistant Monkeypod: Shana Driscoll, Teacher Valerie Gobel, Assistant Nara: Krissy Ka’ipolani Kaina, Teacher Cheryl Tabaco, Assistant Plumeria: Janie Kunin, Teacher Anne Colletta, Assistant
Jeremy Baldwin Susan Bendon Sarah Bredhoff Christy Churchill Heather Haynes Drood Allyson Freeland Karin Frost DeBorah Hoopingarner Sheila Haynes William Jenkins Frederick Rawe Klaus Simmer Christopher Smith David Spee Catherine Stephens Clay Sutherland
honorary board members Annie Nelson Cynthia Quisenberry Cherry Anne Sutherland
The Montessori School of Maui a is non-profit organization. We are a non-denominational,
The Montessori School of Maui proudly engages in Growing Global Citizens The Montessori School of Maui provides a comprehensive curriculum from early childhood into adolescence that employs a collaborative learning environment to stimulate a student’s critical thinking skills, cultivate an inquisitive mind and empower children to actively participate in the rapidly changing environment of the twenty-first century. The Montessori School of Maui promotes • Academic excellence • A love of learning • Mutual respect • Environmental awareness and responsibility • Individual accountability within a social framework
co-educational school
Lower Elementary CLASSROOMs
Jacaranda: Gloria Del Rivo, Teacher Amanda Asue, Assistant Kamani: Emily Severson, Teacher Nancy La Joy, Assistant Wiliwili: Jolyne Rego, Teacher Hidemi Hiraga, Assistant Upper Elementary CLASSROOMs
Banyan: Christine Han, Teacher Marci Winters, Assistant ‘Iliahi: Alastair Hebard, Teacher Alysha Asue-Kusonoki, Assistant Middle School CLASSROOM
Koa: Melinda Lyle-Javier, Teacher Kelani Feliciano, Assistant resource Teachers
Art: Sandra Guerard Garden Educator: Jay Franey Japanese: Hidemi Hiraga Music: Mary Lynne Goode Physical Education: Nancy La Joy Spanish: Sylvia Millet Librarian & Field Trip Coordinator
Dheya Kealoha Student Support Specialist
Shirah Minagawa Jing Wong
Maria Montessori was a woman ahead of her time. Through her scientific observations, she developed a method of education that was quite different than the conventional model that came about during the industrial revolution. Her model was based on a style of learning that holds intrinsic motivation, experiential learning, collaboration, creative thinking and earth education at its core. She was a pioneer in the value of 21st century skills, more than a century ahead of the curve. In 1978, with just eight students, a small group of pioneers started the Montessori School of Maui. One of those pioneers was Cynthia WinansBurns. For 33 years Cynthia has been a part of the school from assistant to teacher, from parent to Curriculum Director, and from Assistant Head of School to 12 years at the helm as Head of School. She was there at the beginning with those dreamers and trailblazers, with a vision of what the school could be for the children of Maui. And, in conjunction with three decades of other like-minded visionaries, grew our school to where it is today. As we enjoy our beautiful campus full of life and wonder and reflect upon the forward thinking and currently relevant methodology that continues to infuse our daily life, how do we properly thank the pioneers? We must all be aware of our histories. For in order to live in the moment and plan for the future, we must know where we’ve come from and what challenges and successes our predecessors faced along the way. We need to be pioneers in our own right, to stand strong in the solid foundation that was created for us and continue to reach for our visions and dreams. It is essential that we all continue to be the pioneers of possibilities. It is our pleasure to be at the helm of the Montessori School of Maui and we are proud to lead a creative and energetic board and staff that always keeps the best interests of the child at the center of our work. We hope you enjoy the retrospective included in the following pages and invite you to visit our campus soon for a tour or for more information about getting involved in our work. Mahalo nui loa,
Extended Care
enrolling and providing
Quite often the pioneers—those forward thinking trailblazers—do not get the accolades and acknowledgments that they deserve until well after the fact. Back to the days of Galileo, these forward thinkers were often scoffed at, disregarded or even persecuted for their ideas. Who would even think to imagine that the Earth rotates around the sun, that the Earth is round rather than flat or that children have an innate and intrinsic drive to learn— and learn by doing rather than by being “filled up” with information?
Primary: Alejandra Carta and Shirah Minagawa Elementary: Amanda Asue
education to children without regard to race,
Maintenance
nationality, gender, ethnic origins or religious beliefs.
Cover photo by David Stoller Whitney
Tony Akina, Head of Maintenance Drew Ickes, Maintenance Assistant Maria De la Luz Broudreau, Custodian Rocky Planesi, Custodian
List as of 6/30/12
Robert Pellettieri President, Board of Directors
René Anderson-Vorfeld Head of School
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Honoring Our History We look back to remember our beginnings, honor our past and revere those who have paved the way for us. By
1981-82
1978-79 Montessori Children’s Home begins in a Quonset hut at Saint Rita’s Church in Haiku with 8 students; Theresa (Klett) Andreae is director and Cynthia Winans-Burns is preschool assistant.
Cynthia Winans-Burns completes her training and assumes role as teacher of the second preschool class with Dennys Eymard serving as assistant.
Quonset Hut at St. Rita’s Church in Haiku, 1978-1984
understanding the journey,
1983-84
we can more fully understand
First Board of Directors is formed and Montessori of Maui, Inc. is incorporated.
our present and plan for our future. We have been able to succeed in our mission only
1984-85 School moves to Parish Hall of Holy Rosary Church in Paia.
1987-88 Leadership team develops a “10 Year Plan” for the future of the school and to identify a permanent unified site.
Holy Rosary Parish Hall in Paia, 1984-1994 (pr imary ) Kahului Union Church, 1985-1994 (elem enta ry)
1985-86
“When my children first went to the school, I was struck by the way Cynthia spoke to the kids. She has this way of speaking to each human being. The response is amazing and the whole adult-child dynamics change in that air of respect. I was immediately sold on Montessori and Cynthia changed my life. She continued to inspire me to work towards the school’s next goal so that as many children as possible would be able to have a Montessori experience. I have always felt honored to be a part of her vision for the school.”
– Susan Graham, former Board President
“Throughout my many years of working beside Cynthia, she was always a wellspring of inspiration and perseverance . . . from the early days of the leaky-roofed Haiku Quonset hut, to the state-of-the-art Baldwin Avenue campus, Cynthia’s vision for a beautiful and nurturing environment for children never wavered. Her untiring passion and faith encouraged me to reach beyond myself, never settling for “enough” as a Montessori teacher because there is always something more to learn and to do.”
1990-91
The first elementary class in Kahului Union Church opens.
The new permanent site in Makawao is selected, securing the future of our campus through an agreement with Maui Land & Pineapple Company.
1994-95 The toddler program is added.
because of the tireless dedication of the Montessori
1992-93
pioneers who first gathered
Groundbreaking for new site; Capital Campaign begins to fund construction.
1997-98
in that simple Quonset hut
The garden is created.
in Haiku; chief among them:
1993-94 1995-96
Cynthia Winans-Burns. From the very beginning, she has been a part of our classroom experience, guiding the learning of many children and leading a dedicated team of fellow instructors to challenge, grow and evolve
1996-97
– Dennys Eymard, former Board Secretary and Montessori School of Maui colleague
their skills and approach. The organization truly would not be what it is today without Cynthia’s passion, creativity, dedication and tireless hard work.
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Cynthia WinansBurns becomes curriculum director.
“My fondest memories of Cynthia are from her years as a teacher, when I worked alongside her as her primary classroom assistant. Cynthia’s rapport with the students was delightful to behold as she guided them to be their best selves and self-directed learners. She daily demonstrated the principle of a well-prepared environment as a springboard to the children’s love of learning. Her classrooms were lovely and engaging, even when the school was operating in the humblest of rented spaces.”
“I have known Cynthia as both a teacher and head of school. As a teacher, I admired her friendly, confident, matter-of-fact demeanor that easily created a warm respect from both students and parents. As head of school, I found her to be a true visionary and one of the most courageous people I have ever known. Today, we honor the result of that combination: a truly amazing school!” – Patt Narrowe, past parent
– Jing Wong, former Montessori School of Maui colleague
Second phase of construction is completed in December to add four additional classrooms.
School assumes its current name “Montessori School of Maui.” Construction is completed in fall 1994, enabling the school to move all of its classes together for the first time on the new campus.
“Cynthia understood that children need to learn to become global citizens, while at the same time responding to local conditions and cultures. I could not have been involved as deeply and importantly with this school without her leadership, friendship and vision.” – Keith Christie, former Board President
2006-07
2010-11
Groundbreaking for campus expansion. Construction begins.
2011-12
School is awarded 6-year accreditation from Western Association of Independent Schools (WASC) and Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS).
Cynthia Winans-Burns retires after 33 years of dedicated service and René Anderson-Vorfeld becomes Head of School. New Basketball Court opens.
2000-01 Cynthia WinansBurns becomes head of school.
Makawao Campus, 1994–present 2001-02 The Middle School opens. Willie Nelson presents his first fundraising concert for the school.
2003-04 Conducted a design charette for campus expansion project. Recycling Learning Center is created.
2008-09
2009-10
Samuel N. and Mary Castle Complex and Root Family Center are completed. New playground is created.
School is awarded prestigious LEED (Leader in Environmental and Energy Efficient Design) silver certification for campus expansion project.
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An Integrated Learning Environment
Unified learning through doing Highlighted by research in the fields of cognitive science and neuroscience, it is imperative to help learners establish links between school and life, knowing and doing, and content and context. Subjects within a Montessori classroom are integrated into learning activities and research projects that focus on the interests of each child, allowing students to learn about the interconnectedness of various topics and disciplines. Experiencing and seeing the connections increases the students’ understanding of the “big picture.” With meaningful context, and the ability to learn by doing, students acquire knowledge and enjoy learning. With the encouragement to try new skills, hypothesize, use mistakes as tools, utilize their senses and problem-solve, students find that their natural curiosity opens windows to the world for them to explore.
As students evolve in the Lower Elementary environment, they are challenged to bring multiple skill sets together in one activity. Students each selected one historical figure to research, culminating in a comprehensive report and group presentation that drew upon writing, research, history, art, public speaking and dramatization skills.
At the Upper Elementary level, students follow their interests to identify aspects of history, earth studies, astronomy and other topics to explore. Here, a student is recreating images that depict the movement of air and water around the globe, to be included in a research project.
In the Toddler classroom, children advance their motor skills and apply their use in Practical Life lessons that culminate in activities such as snack preparation. Children also begin a Montessori journey through the building blocks of experiential education and socialization.
Within a three-year cycle of the primary experience, children bring their knowledge of letters, words, ideas and communication together to form stories, develop language skills and practice writing. Here, two girls are writing out an invitation for Isabela, a Lower Elementary schoolmate, to join them for lunch – reinforcing learning and socialization across classes and age levels.
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A major focus in the Middle School classroom is the incorporation of technology, as a means of learning, presenting and interpreting information, as well as an introduction to software and multimedia technologies that ensure a successful transition to a high school environment and relevancy in today’s 21st century work environment.
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Lessons in
History and Culture
Understanding History and Culture
Traversing History Building upon an in-depth study from the previous year, one Lower Elementary class further examined the cultural tales, stories and mythology that have helped shape our understanding of history, through their Heroes and Legends studies and presentations.
Looking back so that we may grow forward The varied disciplines that constitute cultural studies within a Montessori classroom are interwoven to form a picture of where we come from and how we each fit into the greater scheme of our world. Knowing our individual and collective histories, traditions, innovators, leaders and stories helps to ground us in our own time and place, and allow us to envision our futures and the future of our global community.
Hands-on Experience of Culture Through a parent demonstration and corresponding classroom exercises, students in a Primary class learned the cultural history of taro and the hands-on experience of how it is grown and processed into poi. Concurrently, through a class field trip, members of a Lower Elementary class also learned the importance of poi to the Hawaiian culture and how it is made.
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Understanding where we’ve been helps us plan where we’ll go next as a civilization. Lessons in the Upper Elementary classrooms traversed ancient civilization through early American history. Students brought their many skills together to create a comprehensive report and presentation for peers at an Ancient Civilizations Bazaar.
Primary-level students all came together to enjoy a concert by the Earthwalkers, a folk group that celebrates the long heritage of story-telling through song. Meanwhile, Middle School students filmed the concert as a spontaneous class project.
In the spring, an Upper Elementary class presented a play The American Revolution for parents and community members, solidifying their knowledge of this chapter in our nation’s history and entertaining us all.
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Understanding History and Culture In the Middle School, students studied civics, American history – with a focus on the Civil War through the Civil Rights Movement – and the United States constitution. In a student-led seminar discussion, they analyzed the pros and cons of the First Amendment, discussing religious freedoms and how they might affect each of them personally.
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Understanding the Earth From the garden to the community Over a century ago, Dr. Maria Montessori recognized the importance of understanding the delicate balance between the Earth and the life forms it supports. The knowledge that nothing exists unto itself, that all life is a part of the whole, holds relevance in respect to the environmental concerns of the 21st century. Having reverence for the natural world, maintaining a deep appreciation for the place we inhabit and understanding one’s role as a steward of the earth promotes lifelong practices for a sustainable future. Through developmentally-appropriate activities and lessons, students recognize their role in the interconnectedness of life on Planet Earth.
During Black History Month, in February, students participated in a peace poetry contest honoring the late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King. This year, six students from our school were acknowledged for their poems. Congratulations to Sara Andreola, Sofia Blumenstein, Nathan Burke, Parker Churchill, Preston Summit and Gizelle Winter.
Each spring, students throughout the entire school learn about the rich history of Hawaiian culture. Then they come together to learn and artfully present a beautiful Lei Day celebration.
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On our Living Campus, every day is Earth Day. We consistently practice principles of sustainability and the school comes together each spring to officially celebrate an evolving understanding of Planet Earth and our relationship to it. Upper Elementary students and guest community members made presentations on Earth Day for other class groups to share an understanding of recycling, sustainability, invasive species and more.
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Understanding the Earth
“Wisdom is the right use of knowledge”—Charles H. Spurgeon For the past 4 years, members of our school have had the unique opportunity to apply their knowledge of earth sciences as volunteers working to restore the island of Kaho‘olawe. This year, Middle School and Upper Elementary 6th year students made two separate trips, doing their part to bring life back to the battered landscape of the island.
In the spirit of community service and in an effort to instill an appreciation for what it takes to create and maintain lovely outdoor spaces, members of Lower Elementary classes helped create a beautiful living border for a Primary class yard.
Our “Living Classroom” has grown up quite beautifully since it was first designed, built and planted in 1997.
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Upper Elementary classes learned about and nurtured native plants throughout the year. Their work culminated in a Hawaiian Native Plant Sale offered to families on campus and to the community through the farmers market in Makawao. The project complemented a study of native versus invasive species and provided funds for class field trip reserves.
From its creative inception by Cynthia WinansBurns and installation in 1997, the garden has not only been the heart of our campus but the root of a true Living Campus that stretches its limbs into each classroom space. Our Garden Educator activates an enthusiasm for earth knowledge in students across each class level through service in the maintenance of the garden and classroom beds, which also provide healthy living snacks.
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Learning to Give Back
Philanthropy etymologically means “the love of humanity;” nourishing, developing or enhancing our collective human potential. Giving of oneself, both on the small scale and the larger global scale, in service of humanity, is at the heart of a Montessori education. From reading with a younger child, to singing to and being with the elderly; from beach cleanups, to plant restoration opportunities; from food drives, to researching and fundraising for local non-profits, the students on our campus are not only sowing the seeds of giving—they are living and breathing philanthropic ideals as they continue to grow into global citizens.
Philanthropy Club
Food Drives
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Giving back to our community begins by learning the value of selfless giving. The Philanthropy Club participated in a Flatbread Pizza fundraiser and Walk-a-Thon generating $750 each for Feed My Sheep and Keiki Kokua, two local nonprofits selected by the full student body. This year’s mentor, Mrs. Auriol Flavell, shared her passion for education and the arts by sponsoring the club to attend a Maui Pops Orchestra concert at the MACC.
Selfless service, an understanding of the needs of our community and a passion for making a difference in the world are just a few of the seeds germinated through a Montessori education. This year, Lower Elementary students came together to solicit food for a Maui Food Bank drive, while the Toddler class and Jacaranda students supported Women Helping Women through their twelfthannual food drive. Thank you to each family that supported these young people and these two great agencies in the community.
Beyond the Classroom
Learning happens when curiosity, concentration and hands-on experience converge. The Montessori School of Maui promotes exposure to diverse ideas and rich learning opportunities that enhance a student’s experience beyond the classroom community, available through a variety of field trips, afterschool studios and team athletics.
Spelling Bee Winners of the school’s annual Spelling Bee, Kaili Ogasawari and Ruby Turner, had the opportunity to represent the school and further challenge themselves at the Maui District Bee in the spring.
Go Malolos! Volunteer coaches led the basketball Malolos through another great year and, in their inaugural season, the flag football Malolos were the undefeated Maui champions!
Art It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” —Albert Einstein
From art class projects to after school studios, our students are encouraged to experience the joy of creativity through a world of mediums. A culmination of work from the students was artfully displayed in a gallery setting for parents, supporters and community members to admire and enjoy.
Studios After school studios developed skills and interests in watercolor, ceramics, Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing, cooking, drama, yoga and dance.
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Education Brings a Community Together
Honoring Staff Development
There is something special about coming together, as a community, to celebrate the remarkable abilities and accomplishments of our children. With a long history of grassroots involvement, we are honored to recognize and thank all of our parent, grandparent, alumni, student, staff, foundation and community supporters who continue to make the Montessori School of Maui the outstanding educational institution that it is.
It is only possible to fully satisfy our mission of promoting academic excellence, a love of learning and mutual respect because each of our very qualified teachers and classroom assistants fully embodies these “codes of conduct” each and every day. This love of learning begins with each of us, so that we can share it with every child. While many of our staff and teachers continue on a path of personal and professional growth, here are some milestones to celebrate from the past year.
Ghoulin Rouge Emma Stoller Whitney
Event Committee CoChairs Tulasi Root Dennis and Heather Haynes Drood led a hard-working group of volunteers to present the inaugural Halloween costume fundraiser: Ghoulin Rouge. Parents and community members had a frightfully good time raising much needed funds to support our mission.
Kupuna Day
Parent Teacher Organization We are fortunate to have parents, family members and volunteers who are as passionate about education as our team of teachers, assistants and administrators. Each year, the PTO works tirelessly to produce meaningful events, raise funds to enhance the education of our students and reinforce the sense of community that enriches our experience through the Holiday Festival, New Parent Welcome Breakfast, Family Potluck and Movie Nights.
On February 8th, Trevor Eissler joined us on campus to present a lively conversation about the benefits of a Montessori education and discuss his book Montessori Madness! Trevor is passionate about the Montessori approach and its potential impact upon the business world. He travels the country speaking about the need to develop critical thinkers and employees who are willing to stand up for ideas, identify and communicate challenges and learn from mistakes.
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Since 2004, the school has been honored to formally welcome our beloved kupuna on the campus for a special day. Children delight in sharing their work, making introductions to teachers and friends and providing tours of the campus.
At the beginning of this past year, Emma ¯ became lead teacher in the ‘Ohi‘a toddler classroom. In order for her to do so, she successfully completed her birth through three Montessori training. Today, she is often seen with a wagon of toddlers in tow or in ¯ the ‘Ohi‘a playground with several of our youngest comfortably interacting from her lap. It is always a pleasure to see members of our ‘ohana advance. Congratulations Emma!
Jolyne Rego Jolyne has been a fixture at our school for many years. Countless Maui youth have passed through the Wiliwili class and benefited from her warm personality and excellence. This past year, she continued to take courses through the Maui Arts and Cultural Center Professional Development program and was recognized last spring for achieving a Level VI Arts Education certificate. We are grateful to Jolyne for furthering her growth and education and helping to bring arts education integration into our classrooms.
Christine Han The Montessori team gained a new member as Christine Han joined us to take on the role of lead teacher in the Banyan class. Having come to us with a Master’s Degree in Education from St. Mary’s College
of California, she furthered her knowledge of Montessori methodology by presenting at a national AMS (American Montessori Society) conference in San Francisco. We are pleased to have Christine with us! You can now find her with her upper elementary class in the lovely new Mamane classroom.
Alastair Hebard This summer marked the successful completion of Alastair’s AMI (American Montessori International) Elementary Training. As an example of dedication, each summer for the past three, he has been away from family and friends pursuing his certification. Alastair is lead teacher in the ‘Iliahi class and continues to bring fresh ideas and energy into our environment. Congratulations!
Melinda Lyle-Javier Melinda is another long-time member of the Montessori ‘ohana. She has served in many capacities but has truly left her mark as teacher of the Koa Middle School class. We are extremely proud of the achievements of our Middle School students, thanks in large part to Melinda’s ability to interact and lead adolescents, and her keen interest in the integration of Montessori methodology and today’s technology. To enable her to bring the latest ideas into her class, this summer she successfully completed a Master’s Degree Program in Educational Media & Design Technology through Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. Congratulations Melinda!
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Alumni News It is always a pleasure to hear from our alumni. Stories of their successes and adventures depict a clear picture of the benefits of a Montessori education, as these members of our ‘ohana move on and make waves in our ever-changing world. Makala Kaupalolo This summer, Makala graduated from Stanford University with a major in psychology and minor in political science and recently started a new job as legal assistant on Google’s Competition Legal Team. “I’m excited to call San Francisco my new home. Future plans do include a little thing called law school, although not too soon.”
Katy Gerondale “I love to help people. So, sometime in the future, I want to travel around the world and change lives.” Katy is going to be a sophomore at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon, where she is studying elementary education with a minor in theatre.
Ella Sword “I am currently working on my BA in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. My home campus is UH Manoa but I am taking those classes online as well as classes at UH Maui Campus. I’m about to start my senior year! After I finish my undergrad program, I plan on getting a masters, probably in Marriage and Family Therapy. I just moved back to Maui and it is very nice to be back!”
Meredith Narrowe After completing Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted as production supervisor for both the character effects and crowds departments and some time working on the Christmas 2013 release of Mr. Peabody and Sherman, Meredith was temporarily transferred to the DreamWorks Animation facility in Bangalore, India, where she is training production personnel to use the same tracking software used in the California studios. During weekends she enjoys traveling and photography. View her photos and read her adventures at meredithnarrowe.com.
If you are an alumnus or are connected to one, we invite you to please keep in touch through our Facebook page or the Development office. Mahalo!
Good luck to these 2008 Middle School graduates who are now moving on to college: Coleby Hanisch – Drake University Jessica Hartley – Cal Poly, SLO Zowie Haugaard – University of Utah Shane Kiyota – University of Puget Sound Lukas Kramer – Chapman University Anastasia Rogers – University of Hawaii
Montessori School of Maui Middle School 2012 Graduating Class Anthony Rickard, Melinda Lyle-Javier (Lead Teacher), Logan King, Milo Turner, Ruby Turner, Scout Weymouth, Pearl Bockius, Zoe Whitney, Hobbs Weymouth, Max Spalluto, Cole Christie, Lihau Higashino, Kelani Feliciano (Assistant)
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at Manoa Kylie Vorfeld – Cal Poly, SLO
Patron $500 to $999
A&B Foundation Bendon Family Foundation Rena Byer First Hawaiian Bank Foundation Jimmy and Honey Bun Haynes McInerny Foundation Louis and Judith Siracusa Sally C. Taylor Charitable Lead Annuity Trust Barbara, Wes, Jason, Brian, Tomomi, Dylan, Aeryn and Marysa Verkaart
Mani Akkineni and Sudarsana Rao Daniel and Heidi Bigelow Sarah Bredhoff Henry Brocklehurst and Lili Maltese Charlie and Gloria Buckingham The Burke Family Mary Freitas – Cai Josiah Noel’s Grandma William and Riette Jenkins John and Cheryl Kaupalolo Daniel and Lynn Kopycienski Maui Toyota Robert and Michelle Pellettieri Terry and Cynthia Quisenberry – In Honor of Cynthia Burns Dr. and Mrs. Fred Rawe Leonard and Kathy Sakai William and Kimberly Sloper David Spee Clay Sutherland Troy Tanga and Kelley Kramers David and Deesha Tucker Jason and Tomomi Verkaart Roberta and Leonard Yu Anonymous
Advocate $5,000 to $9,999
Mike Quisenberry Mike is in the final months of completing the construction of two single family homes in Haiku. “I started about a year ago with a dream and some time; now we are painting, setting tile and getting ready for internal doors, cabinets, etc. It’s been an exciting and big learning process for me and I couldn’t have done it without the skills I learned at Montessori! I also started my own energy consulting business called MLQ Energy LLC, here on Maui, to help building and equipment owners reduce energy consumption and costs. Contact me if you are interested at mlqhawaii@gmail.com.”
Visionary $10,000 and above
Jeremy and Michelle Baldwin Michael and Susan Graham G. N. Wilcox Trust Steward $3,000 to $4,999
Annual Giving We are extremely grateful to each of the parents, grandparents, family members, community members, friends and institutions that came together in support of the school this past year. The following pages reflect Annual Fund, Tuition Assistance, Endowment Fund and restricted gifts made to the Montessori School of Maui between July 1, 2011, and June 30, 2012.
Patrick Foley Karin Frost Kimo and Sheila Haynes Anonymous Mentor $1,000 to $2,999 Bank of Hawaii Cameron and Carrie Belew John and Kristi Bendon Zadoc W. & Lawrence N. Brown Foundation Ron and Debi Chapple Construction Machinery Industrial, LLC – Ken Gerondale Scott and Tulasi Dennis Marcia Dewey Jeff and Heather Drood Sumner and Angela Erdman Hawaii Association of Independent Schools Moonstar and DeWitt Lickle Doug and Wendy Peterson Adam Sachs Steven and Valerie Sapourn Cate and John Stephens Paul Turner and Molly Brooke/ Bikes Aren’t Bad Foundation Betty Shaw Weymouth
Caretaker $250 to $499 Kim Abrahamson Salma Ansari Gene and Beryl Bal Chris and Tamalyn Baldwin Gary and Eva Blumenstein Ryan and Christy Churchill Tony and Anne Colletta Ben and Tess DeLisa Ivo DeWilde and Belinda Kraft-DeWilde Thea and Gene Drood Josef and Roopa Erlemann Dennys Eymard Allyson and Warren Freeland Patricia Gentil John and Kimmie Guarin Haleakala Ranch Company Rosella Heine Ga Sum Isotov-Chang Alfred and Laura Janneck Krissy Ka‘ipolani Kaina Theodore and Beth King Mr. and Mrs. Dan Lickle
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Chadwick Llanes and Heidi Damaso Lustman Family Doug and Kay McLeod Eric and Willa Romanchak Christopher and Sara Smith Ben and Natasha Summit Scott and Tania Turner Robert and René Vorfeld Friend Gifts up to $249 Akina Ohana Keith and Kasey Amuro Kezy Amuro Debbie and Gordon Andrews Christine Andrews and James Heine Marie Grace Astilla John Astilla and Harmony Hallas Amanda Asue Alysha Asue-Kusunoki and Family Jody Baldwin Steve, Anne and Collin Barber Laila Jane Barfield Jill Becker-Morrow Sam and Tammy Bockius Labela Bodell and Johnsen Uwekoolani Ginny Boomer Maria de la Luz Boudreau Patricia Boulet and Amit Zohar Martha Bridgeford – In Honor of Luz Bridgeford Mark Bridgeford and Danielle Perrault Loren and Katherine Burger Charles Byer Ashley Cabatingan Tenzin Chogyal and Bridget Burger Brett and Meshay Christiansen Keith and Andi Christie
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Keith and Kristen Chumley Kristin Coccaro and Jeff Berzolla Gary Cox and Rebekah Melzer Andrew and Tara Crawford Michael and Lisa Currier Gundi and Nanette Dancil Thomas Daubert Darcy Davis Nancy and Robert Dein Gloria Del Rivo Griff and Jennifer Dempsey Josh and Robyn DeSilva Peter and Lana Dizy Shana and James Driscoll Genevieve and Claude Duhau Judith Evans Kelani Feliciano Sean and Elly Foley Foodland Super Market Ltd. Jay Franey Jeffrey Friedman Mark and Ellen Geldbaugh Dru Glass Gracia Valerie and Mikel Gobel Mary Lynn and David Goode Paul Gotel Tara Grace Karl and Petra Grimm Sandra Guerard Christine Han Bill and Karen Hanisch Richard Hart and Jordan Lockard Jerry and Karen Hartenbower Alastair Hebard Noa Herrera Paul and Jennifer Higashino Higdon, LLC - Carpenter Family Hidemi Hiraga Todd and Shannon Hoekstra Ted and Margaret Hori Todd and Jennifer Hori Coe Huston and Danielle Dewey-Huston I Am The Ocean Drew Ickes Claudia Imperato Jeffery and Kelly James Robert and Rebecca Judge Dheya Kealoha Amy Kojima Brian Konyk and Christine Allen Neal and Janie Kunin August and Carol Kuroda Muriel Kuroda Nancy La Joy Christine Lamore
Lee Ohana Homes Tamara Levin Akasha Loo Gordan and Annie Loo Melinda Lyle-Javier The Mabbutt Family Gene and Barbara Massad Maui Academy of Performing Arts Jim and Linda May Erik and Clare McFrazier Pahnelopi McKenzie Joe Miles Kris Mills Shirah and Keita Minagawa Morgan Stanley – on behalf of Robert Pellettieri Patt and Joseph Narrowe Daniel and Elsa Navas Melinda Neuwirth Martin and Rita Newman Jennifer Oberg and Craig Mullins Orchids of Olinda, Inc. Melissa Padilla Charles Parente and Ignacio Ohana The Pascua Ohana Deborah and Thomas Peterson Phillip and Alicia Peterson Lloyd and Jennifer Phelps Joshua and Suzy Porter Javan and Keri Quinsaat Francis and Mapu Quitazol Royal Randolph and Tuyet Ngan Randolph Jolyne Rego Paul and Melissa Reyes Laura Rice Jill Roberts Alika and Dorien Romanchak Alia Romero Chapman J. Root, II Tyler Roth Bart and Jane Santiago Alberto and Elianne Santin Brigit Schaefer and Bernard Weber Kevin and Ashley Schenk Sue Schmidt Polo Schneidewind Krista Sherer Klaus and Michele Simmer Barbara and Edwin Sloper Maroe and Stephani Smith Donny and Sada Smith
Dudley Smith and Carol Childerhose Barbara Stehouwer Tracy and Laura Stice Julie Stone and Ryan Siphers Sandra Stoner Doug Stuart Lawrence and Cheryl Tabaco Carlita Tohtz and Tim Perry Tropical Orchid Farm, Inc. Robert Vafaie and Sarala Dandekar Ingrid Vliet Robert and Wilma Vorfeld Kamryn Vorfeld Kylie Vorfeld Diana Voutsas-Kapua Robin Wagstaff and Mandy Grace Jeff Walter and Jamie Athearn Jess Weatherholt Knox and Dori Weymouth David and Emma Whitney Scott and Michele Winham Frank and Jennifer Winter Marci Winters Steve and Karen Woolson Anonymous BASKETBALL COURT SUPPORTERS
This year marked a special chapter in the history of our organization, with the opening of our new Basketball Court on the upper field. The introduction of this great new resource for our school and upcountry community simply couldn’t have happened without the generosity and passion of the following contributors. A&B Foundation Bendon Family Foundation Daniel and Heidi Bigelow Rena Byer Ryan and Christine Churchill Scott and Tulasi Dennis Dennys Eymard First Hawaiian Bank Foundation Karin Frost Michael and Susan Graham Jimmy and Honey Bun Haynes Kimo and Sheila Haynes
Theodore and Beth King Montessori School of Maui PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) Deborah and Thomas Peterson Sally C. Taylor Charitable Lead Annuity Trust Knox and Dori Weymouth
In addition, the following community partners provided valuable in-kind support for the creation of our beautiful new court. Akamai Land Surveying, Inc. Al Jr. Trucking Ameron Hawaii Construction Labs Funes Trucking Goodfellow Brothers, Inc. Hawaiian Cement Hawthorne Pacific – Caterpillar Island Low Boy Maui Paving LLC Maui Petroleum Maui Tow Sonny Vic’s Paving Steven Funes Trucking Whitecap Construction Supply
IN-KIND GIFTS
The Montessori School of Maui welcomes gifts of products, equipment, services and other items that enhance our educational program and physical campus. Special thanks to the following families, friends and community partners for their contributions. Bella Grace Flowers Susan Bendon Joelle Chicheportiche Perz Del Soul Trevor Eissler Frank Giubardo, Flooring Direct Maui, Inc. Todd and Jennifer Hori I Am The Ocean Island Flipbooks Larry Janik and the University of Hawaii Maui College Theodore and Beth King Maui County Early Childhood Resource Center Maui High School Woodshop Maui Neon Maui Printing Company, Inc. Panache Décor Michael Powell Ian Russell Leopoldo Schneidewind
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Ghoulin Rouge
On October 28, 2011, the Montessori School of Maui introduced a new annual fundraiser – Ghoulin Rouge. Parents, supporters and friends donned a Halloween costume and joined us for a frightfully good time to help us collectively raise over $96,000 in support of our school. Private Lounge Supporters
We wish to thank the following individuals and organizations for purchasing a private lounge at the event.
Honorary and memorial gifts
A donation to the Montessori School of Maui in honor or in memory of a loved one is a meaningful way to mark transitions like birthdays, anniversaries and graduations or to celebrate a life.
Jeremy and Michelle Baldwin Rena Byer Scott and Tulasi Dennis First Hawaiian Bank Karin Frost Kiefer and Garneau, LLC Maui Petroleum, Inc. René Anderson-Vorfeld Robin Wagstaff and Mandy Grace Fund-a-Need and Event Donors
Vilma “Lily” Burger Scholarship Fund Rena Byer
The following generous supporters contributed to the Fund-a-Need drive, in support of our Tuition Assistance Program, or provided a contribution to the event in-lieu of attendance.
Beatrice Levine Memorial Endowment Dennys Eymard
Kim Abrahamson Salma Ansari Jeremy and Michelle Baldwin
Bank of Hawaii Bendon Family Foundation Henry Brocklehurst and Lili Maltese Zadoc W. & Lawrence N. Brown Foundation Charlie and Gloria Buckingham Rena Byer Keith and Andi Christie Scott and Tulasi Dennis Jeff and Heather Drood Sumner and Angela Erdman Michael and Susan Graham Haleakala Ranch Company Kimo and Sheila Haynes Jimmy and Honey Bun Haynes Claudia Imperato John and Cheryl Kaupalolo Moonstar and DeWitt Lickle Maui Toyota Doug and Wendy Peterson Dr. and Mrs. Fred Rawe Steven and Valerie Sapourn Tracy and Laura Stice Tropical Orchid Farm, Inc. Scott and Tania Turner Ingrid Vliet René Anderson-Vorfeld Robin Wagstaff and Mandy Grace
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 808.573.0374 so that we may update our records. Mahalo for your understanding and support!
Ways to Give to Montessori School of Maui
A strong Endowment Fund assures the long-term financial stability of the school. Our Endowment Funds are professionally managed and are maintained in a portfolio where, if designated, the principal remains untouched and the interest generated supports, in perpetuity, an educational program that is dear to the donor’s heart. Additional gifts to existing endowment funds help support the vision of prior supporters and further our mission.
Matching Gifts Annual Fund – General Operating Support Unrestricted giving benefits the current general operating needs of the school and assures an enriching Montessori experience for all of our children by supporting competitive salaries, limiting tuition increases and enriching our programs.
Tuition Assistance Our Tuition Assistance program helps assure that the socioeconomic diversity of our student body mirrors the greater world in which our children live. It enables families, who otherwise would not have the opportunity to provide their children with the benefits and enjoyment of a Montessori education, to become a part of our ‘ohana. Plus, it allows all of our students to develop diverse life-long friendships.
Matching gifts allow companies and businesses to support our work by matching the amount of your personal contribution through a corporate matching gift program. Please contact the Development office if you are affiliated with a company that has a program or would like more information.
In-Kind Gifts In-kind gifts support our work through the contribution of tangible personal property or services. Please consult with your tax advisor to discuss the deductibility of in-kind contributions.
Planned Gifts
Program Directed Gifts
Planned gifts recognize your belief in the 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, annuity, trust or other planned gift.
Program directed gifts support the specific programmatic needs of the school such as art, library, physical plant, technology, classroom needs and earth education. These restricted gifts are allocated by budget to support instruction, equipment and supplies in these special areas, as designated by the donor.
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.
Operating Budget and Financial Statement 2011–2012 revenue
Expenses
Tuition and Fees
$2,501,489
Grants and Fundraisers
Other Income Reserves Allocated to Bond Payment
Total Revenue
Salary and Benefits
$1,926,332
Classroom Supplies and Special Programs
170,213
Other Educational Expenses
38,826
73,484
Grants, Fundraiser and Marketing Expenses
128,112
27,561
Administrative Expenses
39,209
230,611
Annual Fund
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Endowment Fund
223,539
$3,056,684
Depreciation, Land and Building Costs Maintenance, Utilities and Insurance
Total Expenses
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642,816 111,176
$3,056,684
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