Wants and Wishes 2014-15

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Wants-n-Wishes Campaign 2014-15

Dear Parents, Faculty and Friends, On behalf of the Princeton Montessori Trustees, we extend our sincerest gratitude to all of you who donated to the 2013-14 campaign. It is noteworthy that because of your generosity, we were able to surpass last year’s goal of $150,000 by over $20,000.

Most importantly, we are delighted to see your name among the list of our caring contributors. We invite you to review these pages to see the impact your past generosity has made on Princeton Montessori School as well as learn more about this year’s campaign.

The 2014-15 Wants-n-Wishes Campaign will once again kick off with our Annual Telethon on December 3rd. Please call in or make your pledge or donation on-line.

We will both be available to answer your phone call. Our goal this year is to surpass $150,000. Can we count on you to help? We are hoping to kick off the campaign in a big way and cannot do it without you.

As we embark on the 2014-15 Want-n-Wishes Campaign, we are asking each member of our community to participate. Each gift, no matter how large or small, makes a difference and is appreciated. Wondering how much to give? This is a personal question and the response is different for each family. Think about how much you spend monthly on dining out or camps for your child. Why not earmark some of those funds to the Wants-n-Wishes Annual Campaign? We promise you -- all donations really do make a difference in the lives of children and faculty here at Princeton Montessori School.

In addition, we are excited to introduce our 2014-15 campaign leaders who will be reaching out to each of you over the next few months. The campaign would not be possible without their gifts of time and energy. Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to Tracey Baskin, Judi Bauerlein, Cindy Betz, Jennifer Giblin, Maria Gomez, Dan Huang, Matt Lynch, Kate Norton, Nili Schnitzer and Emma Zetterberg.

We thank you for your ongoing support, and hope we can count on you to make this year’s Wants-n-Wishes Campaign an even greater success.

We are thrilled to have you as part of our Princeton Montessori Community!

Sincerely,

Peter Egbert Rita Zetterberg Trustees, Princeton Montessori Society Co-Chairs, Wants-n-Wishes Campaign

Learn more at princetonmontessori.org.

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2013-14

at a glance

donations received

professional development workshops attended

trustees...................100% parents...................... 56% faculty/staff............. 72%

participation

195

campaign donors

SummerQuest scholarships

4

faculty recognized

38

Gifts of Gratitude Thanks to the generosity of our community, the 2013-14 “Wants-n-Wishes�

Annual Campaign was a great success! It is truly remarkable that so many of you donated so generously. You should take much pride in knowing that YOU have helped make a difference in the lives of our students.

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with gratitude Founders Club $20,000+

Drs. Sean and Cecilia Fieler Lee and Marjorie Maschler

Leaders Club $10,000-19,999 Fang Chen and Yanni Zhao Joshua Kulkin and Christina Kirby Fred and Cara Perkins Alex To and Anthony Chell Rita Zetterberg and James D. Kaplan

Pacesetters Club $5,000-9,999 Anonymous Peter and Mary Ellen Egbert Jim and Debbie Peters

Cornerstone Club $2,500-4,999 Lee and Nigel Gardner Supriya and Amit Karande Koyluoglu Family George and Krystyna Plasko Joe and Marsha Stencel

Patrons Club $1,000-2,499

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brenner Michael Burns Bethanne Byrne Mr. and Mrs. John Cibbarelli Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cusack Stuart Essig and Erin Enright Judy Greener Joe Hargrove and Carla Servin Taylor Hwong and Jessica Koster Corey and Bea Hwong Liv and Maria Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Mecray Mr. and Mrs. Anton Petrov Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Saltarelli Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Soccio Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Song Mr. and Mrs. Paul Teti Mr. and Mrs. Gary Turndorf

Innovators Club $500-999 Kald Abdallah and Sibele Ferreira Dr. and Mrs. Adrian Banner Peter and Cindy Betz The Parents of Tuva Carrell Eugene and Roxy Choe Vano Chu and Edith Graf Mr. and Mrs. Lee Davis Mr. and Mrs. S. Easwaran Mr. and Mrs. Paul Evans Mr. and Mrs. George Faltaous Dr. Joseph Hancock and Mrs. Nicole Pezold Hancock Mr. and Mrs. Jon Hlafter Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kuppek Ken Meehan and Tamsen DeRaat Dustin and Linda Moskowitz

Mr. and Mrs. Vinay Navani Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan O’Brian Mr. Krisoffer Shields and Dr. Susana Choi-Shields Mr. John Weihe and Dr. Hui Cao Anne Wilson

Creators Club $300-499 Benevity Community Impact Fund Dr. and Mrs. Fabio Benedetti Mr. and Mrs. James Schnitzer Bing Bai and Yihua Wu Parents of Jack and Miles Giblin Michelle Morrison Mr. Bhaskar Narayanappa and Dr. Anjana Gowda Courtney and Tomas Manning Mr. and Mrs. Larry Tatsch Judy Townsend Ann Wilson Mr. Qi Yan and Ms. Li Ye

Sustainers Club $100-299 The Amon Family The Parents of Andre Biehl Bozena and Goran Blix Elizabeth Bremser-Szpiek Anita Canzano Mr. Qing Cao and Ms. Chunmei Li Anita Chatterjee Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian Clarke Pilar Daly Peter DeCheser and Laura Shepherd Mr. Tony Fang and Ms. Yuan Yuan Mr. Aaron Freedman and Dr. Christine Garcia Eliza Hammer Mr. and Mrs. Steven Hartnack

Our sincerest thanks to everyone who donated to the 2013-14 Wants-n-Wishes Campaign Mr. Franjo Ivancic and Mrs. Jaya Balasubramaniam Ken and Michelle Jacob Dr. and Mrs. Guenter Janhofer Mr. and Mrs. Damon Koslow Elena Kurnov Lawrence Lai and Jipan Xie Carol Lawton Andres Leon and Sandra Forero Derry Light Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Liu Craig Loizides and Gia Fruscione Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Magliaro Katherine McDonnell-Manson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marmion Mr. and Mrs. Frank McLaughlin Lisa Meisenbacher Stephanie Petrelis Tori Pinciotti Mr. and Mrs. Charles Post Mr. and Mrs. Shashi Prasad Dr. and Mrs. Rodney Priestley Mr. Anand Ramaswamy and Mrs. Aparna Anand Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ratkay Willie Rosso and Jennifer Weiss-Rosso Mr. Srinvasa Sadhu & Ms. Chandrika Lucki Mr. Steven Schorr and Dr. Elizabeth Jeglic Ayla Sen Mr. Daniel Shea and Ms. Katherine Norton Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Soundy Anthea Spencer Karen Spring Mr. and Mrs. Richard Steidel Major and Mrs. Matthew Stencel Mr. William Takeuchi and Ms. Haejung Shin

Ms. Victoria Trotman Dr. Samir Undavia and Ms. Rupal Kothari Lew Wein Drs. Alexander and Natasha Wolfson Mr. Ning Yang and Ms. Li Zhang

Contributors Club up to $99 John Altman The Burnfields Kathy Chrzan Kelly Glenfield Pat Hansen Mr. and Mrs. David Hart Dr. Jonathan Hodges and Dr. Gabrielle Cayton-Hodges The Hotchkiss Family Beth and Craig Kennedy Cherri Green Mr. and Mrs. Curtis May Shabnam Salih Mr. and Mrs. Eric Seiler Kathleen and David Sellers Mr. and Mrs. Shaffner Gwen Shangle Vikram Singh Rimma Skvortsova The Soto-Medina Family Lisa Stolzer Gary Vona Matt Weber

Young Alumni Jessica Briar Nicole Cannon (Kaduson) Rebecca Cibbarelli David Easwaran Christopher Gardner Andrew Gardner Kelly Hart Caroline Hartnack Tessa Hessmiller Michael Jacob John Kalpin, Jr. Austin Kuppek Valerie Kuppek Caleb Light-Wills Daniel Marmion Anne Marie Hinrichs Dr. Xan Nowakowski J. D. Peters Curran Prasad Patrick Soundy Lindsay Spring Hugo Scheeren Harold Scheeren Emily Shangle Carolina Soto Isabel Soto Steven Spinner Dylan Torrance Sophia Torrance Emma Zetterberg Paul Zetterberg

welcome 2014-15 Campaign

Wants-n-Wishes Say hello to our 2014-15 Campaign Leaders Trustee Co-Chairs: Peter Egbert Rita Zetterberg Leaders: Tracey Baskin Judi Bauerlein (PCTE) Cindy Betz Jennifer Giblin Maria Gomez Dan Huang Matt Lynch (Alumni) Kate Norton Nili Schnitzer Emma Zetterberg (Alumni)

Your gift to the Wants-n-Wishes Campaign has a direct impact on the everyday lives of students. Campaign funds are used for classroom materials and program enhancements, professional development for our exceptional faculty, and sustaining our beautiful environments. We rely on donations from Trustees, Parents, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Grandparents and Friends to support the necessary enhancements that keep Princeton Montessori School progressive and make it a very special place for children.

As with most independent schools, tuition alone does not cover all the costs associated with providing a superior Montessori education to our children.

Wants-n-Wishes makes up the difference between tuition revenue and the actual cost of providing this quality education to children. Unlike tuition, however, donations to Wants-n-Wishes are tax deductible.

Some have asked if we have special requests from teachers. The answer is yes! Requests for materials or program opportunities are included in the “Wants-nWishes” Campaign wish list each year and are found on the following pages. These are items that either directly enhance the children’s experience or give support to the teachers in being able to be efficient and effective in their care of the students, and are not included in our budget. By sponsoring an item from the teachers’ wish list, you are showing your support for our teachers and helping us to make the school a place where wishes really do come true, not only for children, but for the adults who care for them!

Help us reach our goal of $150,000 this year!

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Dear Parents and Friends, We have put together a “wish list,” with suggested items that either directly enhance the children’s experience while at school or help us be more effective in caring for your children. (You can find more details on the school’s website.)

By sponsoring an item from the wish list below, not only are you showing your support for the School, but also confirming that you believe Princeton Montessori School is a place where wishes really do come true, not only for children, but for the adults who care for them!

Sincerely, The Princeton Montessori Faculty

Nursing chairs for Infant Center & Butterfly Room Small dishwasher for classrooms

Spanish curriculum enhancements Online subscriptions to Grammarly and World Book Online

Technology New furniture for the enhancements in Toddler Elementary and classrooms Middle School iPods and docking stations for Toddler classrooms Outdoor fitness apparatus and Macbooks for Toddler teachers climbing equipment for Middle School Vertical Lego Wall for Kaleidoscope Room Summit Room Improvements Primary Playground Climber Improvements New podium for Crescendo stage Primary room Marsha Stencel refurbishments SummerQuest Scholarship Fund Muscial and Operetta sponsorships Grade 5 To ddler —

Learn more about the Wants-n-Wishes campaign at princetonmontessori.org.

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Why Give?

Princeton Montessori School’s Wants-n-Wishes Campaign is the School’s most important source of revenue other than students’ tuition. It is a vital part of each year’s operating budget, contributing to every part of the school’s operations. Campaign gifts allow us to attract and retain the very best teachers, provide quality materials, and provide our students with a wide variety of diverse experiences. In brief, the Wants-n-Wishes Campaign touches all aspects of the School.

How can my family contribute?

Gifts of every size are gratefully appreciated. Please give as generously as you can.

Consistent participation is just as important as the donation amount. An investment in the present and future of Princeton Montessori School is one that will pay life-time dividends for your children and for future generations. In addition, your donation, unlike tuition fees, is 100% tax-deductible.

When should I give?

The the Wants-n-Wishes Campaign kicks off with a Telethon in early December. Between January and March you will be personally contacted by a Trustee of the school or a fellow parent to ask for your participation. Donations are gratefully accepted up to July 30th, but the best gift of all is an early commitment.

Why don’t you just raise the tuition?

A full tuition at Princeton Montessori School does not cover the complete cost of educating each student. If the school relied solely on tuition income, we would price ourselves well beyond the means of most families. In addition, gifts to the Wants-n-Wishes Campaign are 100% tax-deductible while tuition is not.

Who supports the Wants-n-Wishes Campaign?

Each family, past and present, plays an active role in the school community. Our current parents, former parents, grandparents, alumni, trustees, friends, faculty, and staff share the responsibility of meeting the school’s educational goals and ensuring a soundly governed and financially healthy institution.

Do other schools ask for donations to their Wants-n-Wishes Campaign?

Almost every independent school in the country has an Annual Campaign. It is an important tool that helps keep tuition affordable and enhances the children’s educational experience.

A common goal of 100% participation builds community and inspires others to give.

“My family has gladly given to Wants-n-Wishes over the years. Our boys have benefitted so much from the teachers’ requests for enhancements to their programs.”

– Sunanda Nair-Bidkar, current parent, mother of Ishrith and Aatrey

Ways to Give Gifts to Princeton Montessori Society can be made in a variety of ways. All gifts provide immediate benefits to the School and are tax deductible.

Gifts of Cash

A cash gift entitles the donor to an income cash deduction in the year in which the gift is made.

Please make checks payable to Princeton Montessori Society. Pledge envelopes are available from the Main Office. Mail to: Princeton Montessori School, 487 Cherry Valley Road, Princeton, NJ 08540, Attn: Development Office.

Credit Cards

Online contributions can be made by credit card using VISA, MasterCard, or Discover. Visit www. princetonmontessori.org and click Wants-nWishes to donate online.

Gifts of Securities

Princeton Montessori Society accepts gifts of marketable securities in any amount.

Appreciable tax savings may be realized by making your gift via stocks or other capital assets. For more details on making a gift of stock or securities, please contact Kathy Marmion with further questions.

Maximize your Gift

Does your employer have a matching gifts program? You may be able to double your gift by taking advantage of your corporate matching gift program. Check with the Human Resource Department of your employer or contact kmarmion@pmonts.org or 609-924-4594 x239 to find out if your company participates in a Matching Gifts program.

Gifts of Gratitude For each gift of $1,000, you may recognize a special teacher or staff member for making a difference in the lives of children. Recipients will be honored with a stone placed in the beautiful Montessori Milestones Garden and a card will be sent to them in your name.