MONTESSORI MATTERS THE 2015 ANNUAL REPORT OF RICHMOND MONTESSORI SCHOOL
THE RMS ANNUAL REPORT THE RMS ANNUAL REPORT honors parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, the Board of Trustees, alumni, and friends who have helped to make the 2014 - 2015 school year a success. We are truly grateful for the generous outpouring of community support. To better steward your gifts and reduce the impact on our environment, we have moved to an online format. This format eliminates the production and mailing of nearly 60,000 printed pages and allows us to highlight our RMS community in much more detail. This report recognizes gifts received between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015 and is a publication of the Advancement Office of Richmond Montessori School. Shannon Sinclair Chair, Board of Trustees Grainne Murray Head of School Jenni Booker Baker Director of Advancement Lane Burgess Director of Marketing and Communications
Every effort has been made to ensure the information contained in this annual report is accurate. If we have made a mistake, please contact the Office of Advancement at 741-0040, ext. 49.
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School Mission Richmond Montessori School is a premier Montessori community inspiring academic excellence and nurturing human potential.
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Table of Contents Page 5 Message from the Head of School Page 7 Message from the Board Chair Page 9 Financial Overview Page 17 Donor Roll Page 23 Message from the Richmond Montessori Parents’ Association President Page 27 Class of 2015
Richmond Montessori School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Richmond Montessori School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or any other protected class in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs.
Richmond Montessori School 499 N. Parham Road Richmond, VA 23229 www.richmont.org 804-741-0040
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School Values Excellence in academics, leadership and accreditation; Character through personal empowerment, integrity, and accountability; Authenticity of Montessori curriculum, philosophy, and method; Respect for self, others, and the environment; and Community of diversity, dynamic learning, and service.
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Message from the Head of School Grainne Murray Change is in the air! Last year brought a few changes, the highlight of which was the opening of our north campus academic building. From the groundbreaking ceremony all the way through the end of the school year, the new classrooms were buzzing with students actively engaged in their learning, and a continuous stream of visitors curious to know more about Richmond Montessori School. In spite of the transitional nature of the past school year, I am ever grateful that our values remain steadfastly committed to our Montessori roots. This is evident in the soul of our culture; in the unwavering dedication of our faculty and staff, our enthusiastic and creative students, and a close knit community of parents, board members and friends who, together in harmony, have one single goal – to create the optimum learning environment for the children we serve here at Richmond Montessori School. And thanks to your gifts, our students receive so much more than excellent programs rich in Montessori philosophy. They are the beneficiaries of enhanced Arts programs including new fine arts offerings, theater arts opportunities & a series of visiting international Musicians to broaden their musical perspectives. Many new students are here because of your generosity - children who otherwise would not have been afforded the opportunity of a Richmond Montessori School education. As a member of a worldwide educational community we are proud to celebrate our diversity! I am fortunate that the baton has been passed to me while RMS is thriving under the governance of a dedicated board of trustees. My goal is to sustain the vitality of the RMS community, taking a wide view toward the future wellbeing of our school, while keeping my eyes firmly planted on our central focus – our students. We have much to celebrate as we enter our 50th year, and I look forward to sharing the journey with you. Sincerely yours,
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2014-2015 Richmond Montessori Team Administrative Team
Montessori Enrichment Team
Grainne Murray, Head of School Nimila Banerjee, Registrar Rebecca Bell, Administrative Assistant / Receptionist Lane Burgess, Director of Marketing and Communications Dug Campbell, Building and Grounds Lael Edmonds, Business Office Assistant Erin Frye, Director of Marketing and Communications Darlene Marschak, Director of Montessori Enrichment Christine McDonald, Director of Studies Jerry Rodriguez, IT Coordinator Suzy Short, Advancement Coordinator Tracy Wilburn, Director of Finance and Operations
Erin Anderson Lavell Brown Gary Flake Sarah Frank Felecia Jefferson Claire Leake Alicia Mitsch Becky Nuckols Trisha Potter Jamie Robinson Kalyn Salinsky Kathleen Williams
Faculty
Coaches
Toddler Program
After School Sports Program
Teacher: Felecia Jefferson
Assistant: Lavell Brown
Primary Program Teacher: Teacher: Teacher: Teacher: Teacher: Teacher:
Kristin Giacco Mita Gupta Taryn Prior Julisa Smith Ellen Scango Kim Sutton
Assistant: Assistant: Assistant: Assistant: Assistant: Assistant:
Erin Anderson Susan Kelly Dawn Oefelein Claire Leake Kathleen Williams Pam Kurian
Assistant: Assistant: Assistant: Assistant:
Sasha Altizer Kalyn Salinsky Sudipa Mitra Laura Canady
Boys Varsity Basketball Nilay Patel Girls Varsity Basketball Felecia Jefferson JV and Varsity Soccer Gianni Baldini Intramural Elementary Basketball Jerry Larkin, Marc Wise, Tom Woodward
Lower Elementary Program Teacher: Teacher: Teacher: Teacher:
Amy Hathaway Stacy O’Shea Maria Rodriguez Jean Vencl
Upper Elementary Program Teacher: Michelle Fojtik Teacher: Mary Hogan
Assistant: Bree Linton Assistant: Lisa Rowh
Specialty Teachers Art Mo Bennett
Middle School Program
Library and Technology Resource Center Ann Dedek, Barbara McCreary
Team Lead: STEM Teacher:
Music Jeanne Bluford, Lynnelle Ediger-Kordzaia
STEM Assistant:
Katie Wood, Humanities, Language, Latin Megan Knight, Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Parham Neal-Pishko
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Spanish Nelly Tapia, Melanie Ruggieri
Message From the Board of Trustees Chair Shannon Sinclair Thank you for your commitment and dedication to Richmond Montessori School. Special thanks to the outstanding teachers and administrators who cultivate our children's intellectual curiosity and nurture the whole child. Sincere thanks to our parents for your belief in the authentic Montessori experience provided by RMS and for the generous gift of your time, talent, and treasure. Most importantly, thanks to our RMS students who create a vibrant and unique community that spans all classes and age groups. As we celebrate our 49th year as an independent school, we can all take pride in knowing that Richmond Montessori School continues to provide an exceptional Montessori education anchored by academic excellence, meaningful life-changing stories of community and learning, and financial stability. RMS continues to attract families looking for a community where the child’s education is based on nurturing and cultivating the child’s natural desire to learn while developing the whole person. I’m proud to be part of such a wonderful school. 2014-2015 noteworthy accomplishments and news include: The promotion of long-serving faculty and staff member, Grainne Murray, to Head of School, Continued financial stability, and Successful phase one completion of our Unfold our Future capital campaign which built a new academic building and science lab. Our school’s future success depends on maintaining a strong financial foundation. We want to keep tuition reasonable and competitive, which means we rely on the Annual Fund to promote access for students through financial aid and to support important programming and professional development. Last year, generous support for the Annual Fund enabled RMS to send all of our teachers to the American Montessori Society conference to share best practices with Montessori educators from across the country. Annual Fund contributions are essential to the continued growth and enhancement of our school community. As we look towards our 50th anniversary, I urge you to continue to contribute to the future of RMS – and the future of our children. Consistent and strong philanthropic giving provides great benefits to all of our students, helps the school attract outside grants from foundations and other philanthropic institutions, and meets one of the many requirements of accreditation. Being a part of the Richmond Montessori School community means being a part of something special! There is still much work to be done and many more stories to be told at Richmond Montessori School – and I welcome all of you to join me in continuing the success of RMS. Gratefully,
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Board of Trustees Executive Committee Shannon Sinclair, Chair Allison Held, Vice Chair Jerry Larkin, Treasurer Tom Woodward, Secretary Grainne Murray, Head of School
Duna Alkhudhair Rob Davenport Stephanie Ford Truin Huntley Allison Held Rob Kusel Jerry Larkin Lia Mooney Tracie Omohundro Kay Quagliano Kathleen Roberts Shannon Sinclair Marc Wise Tom Woodward
Community Volunteer C.F. Sauer Co., Sales Manager Business Development Warren Whitney, Management Consulting Lifepoint Church, Richmond Groups Director Virginia State Corporation Commission, Legal Advisor RMPK Consulting, Owner Genworth Financial, Vice-President of Sales and Business Development Community Volunteer Powhatan County Public Schools, Principal, Powhatan High School Richmond Animal League, Veterinarian Henrico County Public Schools, Librarian, Rivers Edge Elementary School University of Richmond, General Counsel Advance Health, President Virginia Commonwealth University, Associate Director of Learning Innovation
Volunteer Members of Board Committees and Task Forces Duna Alkhudhair Rob Davenport David Hale Allison Held Jerry Larkin Deb Mitra Lia Mooney
Tracie Omohundro Elena Parrino Kay Quagliano Kathleen Roberts Shannon Sinclair Marc Wise Tom Woodward
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Financials Financial Overview The Board of Trustees is pleased to report a strong financial picture for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. The school’s independent auditors, Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP, gave an unqualified audit opinion, indicating that Richmond Montessori School adheres to sound fiscal policies and strict U.S. accounting standards. The Board and administration are committed to fiscally responsible planning. The school’s operations are funded entirely by tuition and school fees. Additional funds are raised each year to provide innovative programming and resources to enhance Montessori experiences for our students.
Fiscal Year 2014 - 2015 REVENUE
EXPENSES
FUNDRAISING
$4,019,684
$3,779,147
$127,037
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Operating Expenses
2%
10%
Faculty & Staff Compensation General Operating Expenses Capital Expenditures Other Educational Expenses
18%
70%
Fundraising Revenues
7%
Annual Fund Endowments Step Two Gym Richmond Montessori Parents’ Association
27% 50%
16%
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Financials
Earned Income $5,000,000
$3,750,000
$2,500,000
$1,250,000
$0 FY 2014-2015
FY 2013-2014
Tuition / Montessori Enrichment Interest / Misc. Income
FY 2012-2013
Summer Program
FY 2014-2015
FY 2013-2014
FY 2012-2013
Tuition / Montessori Enrichment
$3,927,651
$3,749,277
$3,667,271
Summer Program
$32,165
$25,921
$22,396
Interest / Misc.Income
$59,868
$53,932
$44,979
Total Revenue
$4,019,684
$3,830,131
$3,755,144
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Expenses $7,000,000
$5,250,000
$3,500,000
$1,750,000
$0 FY 2014-2015
FY 2013-2014
Faculty and Staff Compensation General Operating Expenses
FY 2012-2013
Other Educational Expenses Capital Expenditures
FY 2014-2015
FY 2013-2014
FY 2012-2013
Faculty & Staff Compensation
$2,649,990
$2,686,872
$2,649,206
Other Educational Expenses
$382,829
$154,829
$594,822
General Operating Expenses
$665,376
$723,526
$261,125
Capital Expenditures
$80,960
$2,581,570
$17,858
Total Expenses
$3,779,147
$6,148,798
$3,523,011
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Financials
Fundraising $150,000
$112,500
$75,000
$37,500
$0 FY 2014-2015
FY 2013-2014
Annual Fund Richmond Montessori Parents’ Association
Endowments Step Two - Gym
FY 2014-2015
FY 2013-2014
Annual Fund
$63,718
$51,560
Endowments
$20,600
$1,025
Richmond Montessori Parents’ Association
$8,156
$7,722
Step Two - Gym
$34,561
$10,290
Total Fundraising
$127,036
$70,597
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New Academic Building on North Campus, August 24, 2014
Fundraising FY 2012-2013 $600,000
FY 2012-2013 Annual Fund
$49,096
Special Projects
$75
Unfold Our Future Campaign
$384,710
PAC Capital Gift
$52,971
Endowments
$7,600
Richmond Montessori Parents’ Association
$12,941
Step Two - Gym
$100
Total Fundraising
$507,493
$450,000
$300,000
$150,000
$0 FY 2012-2013
Annual Fund PAC Capital Gift Step Two - Gym
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Unfold Our Future Campaign Richmond Montessori Parents’ Association
Financials
Endowments The Board has established endowments to provide essential qualities of a Richmond Montessori School education -- diversity and excellence in teaching. These endowments support programs and projects while the principal gives the school a solid foundation for the future. Funds available for contributions include the Della Mae Reese Jefferson (DMJR) Scholarship Fund, the Martha Mabey Scholarship fund, the Training Educators and More (TEAM) Endowment, the newly established Wise Family Endowed Fund for financial aid, and the Capital Facility Endowment. The DMRJ provided $16,300 in FY 2014-2015 to support a portion of tuition and costs for RMS students with demonstrated financial need. In June 2015, the Martha Mabey Scholarship Fund provided $600 for three merit scholarships to support RMS middle school students’ pursuit of excellence in art, music, drama, and creative writing.
FUND
PRINCIPAL
INTEREST
DMRJ
$187,784
$3,185
TEAM
$94,886
$1,480
Martha Mabey
$90,837
$1,427
Wise Family Endowed Fund
$20,000
0
Capital Facility Endowment
$6,300
0
Endowment Donors
Martha Mabey Scholarship Recipients
Della Mae Reese Jefferson (DMRJ) Felecia Jefferson
Gabrielle Davenport, Music Dylan Dhindsa, Writing Jeanne Nam, Art
Training Educators and More (TEAM) Michael and Sharon Ligon Wise Family Endowed Fund Allen Wise Marc and Laurel Wise 15
Support for Richmond Montessori School staffing and daily operations is generated entirely through tuition. As a result, 100% of funds raised for the Annual Fund directly benefit RMS students. Every gift sends a powerful message that our faculty and curriculum make a world of difference in the lives of our students.
2015-2016 Fiscal Year Allocations
18%
Financial Aid Special Projects
9% 52%
Professional Development Music, Art, Drama
21%
2014-2015 Donor Giving (Percent of Total Funds Raised)
9%
20%
11% Board Foundation
Parent Corporate
Staff Friend
Grandparent
9% 10%
34% 7%
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Richmond Montessori School Annual Fund Donors 2014-2015
Thank you! Through your philanthropy, you have made a World of Difference.
Leader $5,000 and up
Steward $1,000 to $2,499
Benefactor $500 to $999
Community Members Massey Foundation Jennifer Pike Campbell Jim and Judy Reid Marc and Laurel Wise
Carter and Sheila Burkey Stefan and Jody Cametas Rob and Susan Davenport Bill and Kristi Lane Chris and Lia Mooney Peter and Kay Quagliano Dan and Kat Salandro Brian and Jenn Walker Matt and Claire Werner Greg Wojcikewych and Devon Fletcher
Christopher Bossola and Allison Held Orion and Mary Colfer Comtel Managed Solutions LLC Peter Coutlakis and Wei-Ming Hsu Brian and Stephanie Ford Ron and Jannina Gahagan Frank and Bettina Hinckle Ben and Amy Humphreys Karoly and Gabriella Kaszala Rob and Allison Kusel Philip and Dawn Oefelein Shannon Sinclair and Christine Lowry Toast Michael and D'jaris Woody
Patron $2,500 to $4,999 Community Members
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Raised: $63,718.52 Sponsor $250 to $499
Supporter Up to $249
Chuck and Ali Alexander Amazon Smile BCWH Inc. Ron and Rebecca Bell Charlie and Mo Bennett Bryan and Lisa Brooks Alan Dow II Robert and Juliet Escobar David and Stephanie Gatewood Chuck and Susanne Gregory Dan Komorowski and Britta Petersson Jay Koneru and Birgitte Danielsen Jerry and Julie Larkin Matt Lee Christopher and Bree Linton Target Corporation
Chase Andrews and Amy Hathaway Alex and Sasha Altizer Neil and Amishi Amin Erin Anderson David Aschheim and Shari Litow Steve Ash Matthew and Michelle Avitable Matthew and Eileen Avitable Soumitra and Nimila Banerjee Addie Batts John and Barbara Bechtel Jeanne Bluford Matt and Ruba Borgard Todd and Page Brookshier Steve and Erin Campbell Dug Campbell Jim and Laura Canady David and Donna Ciliberto Matt and Jackie Cohen Larry and Trish Constantine Jordan Cram and Duna Alkhudhair Ann Dedek Alan Dow and Tara Casey Ellis Dunkum Lael Edmonds Long Fang and Julie Ren Gary Flake Jay and Michelle Fojtik Harriett Frank Jonathan and Sarah Frank Tony and Becky Frank Terrell and Michelle Frey Erin Frye William and Meenoo Fugate Sanjay and Sohini Garg Tony and Kristin Giacco Ash and Mita Gupta David and Ingrid Hale Wade and Katie Harrington Bill and Jackie Hazelgrove Mary Hogan John and Maggie Houston Cheyanne Hunter Jo and Lyn Hurd Sally Hurlbert Felecia Jefferson Sudhi and Shweta Joshi Chris and Carolyn Kane Susan Kelly
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Dorothy Kinney Matt and Sharon Kirsner Seth and Megan Knight Richard and Mary Ann Komorowski Alexander Kordzaia and Lynnelle Ediger-Kordzaia Paul and Tina Krause Subin Jacob and Pam Kurian David and Mary Kurzawa Donald and Sarah Larmee Augusto Silva and Claire Leake Bill Mowry and Darlene Marschak Barbara McCreary Roger and Christine McDonald Eric and Rebekah McKay Jason Merricks and Kelly del Campo Merricks Tommy and Dianne Merricks Deb and Sudipa Mitra Alicia Mitsch Grainne Murray Maureen Neal Parham Neal-Pishko Joel and Becky Nuckols Mac Nzombola and Yetty Shobo Jake and Margaret O'Shea Tom and Stacy O'Shea Buddy and Tracie Omohundro Richard and Kim Orr Tom and Connie Paisley Derek Pei and Shu Chen Taryn Prior Falcon and Nicole Rankins Bryan and Lynne Rhode Gerry Roberts Matt and Kathleen Roberts Maria Rodriguez Jerry and Yamira Rodriguez Nancy Rogers Adam and Meghan Rosatelli Noah and Roberta Sachs Kalyn Salinsky Paul Salvucci and Kay Bollen Ellen Scango Heather Schofield Jamie Shewan Rebecca Shigley Suzy Short Julisa Smith David Stokes and Julia Rice-Stokes Kim Sutton Nelly Tapia The Community Foundation Joseph and Suzanne Toler
Ed Trageser and Sudha Jayaraman Jim and Jean Vencl Eric Wang and Michelle Yang Mike and Joan Werner James Whelan and Maria Rubial Martinez Tracy Wilburn Bill and Kathleen Williams Jonathan and Katie Wood Vivian Wood Woody and Rachel Woodhouse Tom and Meghan Woodward Yudong Xing and Na Yin!
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Corporate and Foundation Supporters Altria Amazon Smile Comtel Managed Solutions LLC Dominion Foundation GE Foundation Genworth Foundation Massey Foundation Microsoft Target Corporation The Pimco Foundation Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign
Directed Giving
Honorary and Memorial Gifts
Telecommunications Comtel Managed Solutions LLC
In Memory Of: Opie, RMS Mascot 2002-2014 ! by his family: Maureen, Parham, Evan, Tracy, ! Jessica and Parker
Montessori Model UN Steve Ash Carter and Sheila Burkey David and Donna Ciliberto Community Members Chuck and Susanne Gregory Matt and Sharon Kirsner Nancy Rogers Middle School Library Ron and Rebecca Bell Christopher Bossola and Allison Held Rob and Susan Davenport Brian and Stephanie Ford Karoly and Gabriella Kaszala Richard and Kim Orr Derek Pei and Shu Chen Peter and Kay Quagliano Paul Salvucci and Kay Bollen
In Honor of: Ezra and Sylvie Dow by Alan Dow II Hannah and Zoe Frank ! by Harriett Frank Katie Wood by Ron and Rebecca Bell ! Christopher Bossola and Allison Held ! Rob and Susan Davenport ! Brian and Stephanie Ford ! Karoy and Gabriella Kaszala ! Richard and Kim Orr ! Derek Pei and Shu Chen ! Peter and Kay Quagliano ! Paul Salvucci and Kay Bollen
Arts, Drama and Music Community Members
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In-Kind Gifts Richmond Montessori School receives support in many ways. In-kind donations are one way members of the RMS community support our vision and values. Many thanks to those who chose to support RMS through in-kind gifts. Your donations make a World of Difference to our school!
In-Kind Gifts Christopher Bossola and Allison Held Alan Dow and Tara Casey Lael Edmonds Brian and Stephanie Ford Sonali Gulati and Geeta Jhaveri Brad and Vicki Haneberg Bridget Hazel Photography Niraj and Anjali Kalore Ed and Rena Klump Eric and Rebekah McKay Peter and Kay Quagliano Neemit and Pinki Shah Todd and Carrie Stevens Azi and Allison Talibi Joseph and Suzanne Toler Clyde and Tami Toms Marc and Laurel Wise
Soccer Uniforms Many thanks to Marc and Laurel Wise who generously donated soccer uniforms with the new RMS mascot -- the Falcon!
Professional Video Production Many thanks to Sonali Gulati, Associate Professor at VCU, and students from her class who designed, filmed and created a commercial and a “Thank You” video for our use. The commercial aired several times this spring and the “Thank You” video is viewable on our website!
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Message from the RMPA President Jenn Walker I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, our RMS community, for another fun and successful school year. We could not have done it without your continued support. The RMPA sponsored events throughout the year, bringing our community together. Harvestfest was our first big family event, and thanks to Lia Mooney, there was plenty of fun to be had by both kids and adults. It was a wonderful event, right down to the beautiful, sunny day. Chris Campbell hosted the second annual RMS Bingo night in February, which was a big success, despite the snowy weather. Christine Lowry brought us all together for the year-end picnic, which was well attended even with the rainy weather. Erin Campbell chaired our hospitality committee. She and her fantastic group of volunteers showed our teachers and faculty how much we appreciate them. They provided lunches and treats during teacher appreciation week, as well as holiday gifts. She also arranged to have lunches brought in during both parent teacher conference days. Sheila Olesen coordinated childcare for RMS parents for both conference days. She and her family were present throughout the day, watching and entertaining our kids. It’s a long day, so we greatly appreciate their time. RMPA fundraising had another successful year, thanks to all of our dedicated students and parents. Sarah Dan managed the ever popular Pizza Fridays. Britta Petersson partnered with local bookstore, bbgb, to bring us a very successful book fair. Gretchen Hall brought Freed Spirit back for school photos, and she arranged for them to come a day early to offer family sittings. Jessica Czajkowski managed the Box Tops program. We put more emphasis on community building over the past year. We introduced Coffee Fridays, inviting parents to stop in one Friday morning during the month to grab coffee, one of Katie Houston’s delectable cinnamon rolls, and hopefully meet some new faces. We also hosted a parent’s night out at Capital Ale House. I want to also recognize the awesome RMPA executive leaders: Vice President, Erin Campbell; Treasurer, Ed Trageser; and Secretary, Chris Campbell. It was their leadership and continued support that helped make the year so successful. Thank you to each and every one of you who helped make the 2014-2015 school year a success for the RMPA. It’s you, our community, who make RMS so awesome. I can’t wait to do it all again next year!
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Richmond Montessori Parents’ Association 2014-2015 RMPA Leadership
RMPA Dues
Officers Jenn Walker, President Erin Campbell, Vice President Chris Campbell, Secretary Ed Trageser, Treasurer
Every year, as part of your child’s enrollment contract, $45 in dues are paid to the RMPA. Dues cover all RMPA family and friend-building events including Harvestfest, the Family Picnic, Conference Day Child Care and other special events. All activities are provided free of charge and are designed to build a stronger RMS community.
RMPA Chairs Chris Campbell, Bingo Night Jessica Czajkowski, Box Tops for Education Britta Petersson, Book Fair Sheila Olesen, Conference Day Child Care Gretchen Hall, Class Photos Christine Lowry, Family Picnic Lia Mooney, Harvestfest Erin Campbell, Hospitality Sarah Dan, Pizza Fridays
RMPA Operating Revenues and Expenses
All parents are members of the RMPA and are encouraged to join us for these activities.
RMPA 2015-2016 Budget Program Expenses (%)
Revenues Dues Income: $13,545
11%
4% 24%
Fundraising Net Fundraising Activities: $10,812
12%
Pizza Fridays -- 80% School Pictures -- 8% Book Fair -- 6% Box Tops -- 2% Martin’s A+ Rewards -- 2% Target -- 1% Other -- 1%
13%
19% 18%
Expenses: $16,201 Family Picnic -- 30% Harvestfest -- 24% Teacher Appreciation -- 22% Winterfest -- 10% Social Functions -- 8% Misc. -- 1%
Picnic Campus Childcare
Amount remaining for restricted giving: $8,156
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Teacher Appreciation Social Events
Harvestfest Winterfest
On May 1, RMS parents, teachers, and friends gathered at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery for an evening of fun at the Hops for Hoops Auction! The Auction raised $34,432 to support Step Two of the Capital Campaign -- a new full sized gym -- and another $8,150 to support Arts, Music and Drama at RMS. A big “thank you� to Eric and Rebekah McKay, Owners of Hardywood, for offering this unique venue to host our Auction. Additional thanks to the Auction Committee for their hard work to make this event a success! Committee Chair: Lia Mooney Nimila Banerjee Vicki Browne Sheila Burkey Ben Humphreys Sarah Larmee
Ellie St. John Pinki Shah Jenn Walker Claire Werner Laurel Wise
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Many thanks to Auction sponsors!
Gold Sponsors: Advance Health Bermuda Hundred Animal Hospital Simplicity VIOP
Silver Sponsors: BCWH Brian and Stephanie Ford Kjellstrom & Lee McGuire Woods LLP
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Bar Sponsor: Sharon Kirsner
Graduates
Jackson Tyler Trent Burkey Math and Science High School at Clover Hill High School
Gabrielle Rae Davenport Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts and Technology
Joshua Gregory Pei Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School
Adrienne Michelle Eaheart The Center for Information Technology at Deep Run High School
Kiera Megan Wibberly The Center for Education and Human Development at Glen Allen High School
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Blair Lee Hinckle Trinity Episcopal School
Zoe Marisa Orr Douglas S. Freeman High School
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2015 -2016 Leadership Board of Trustees Executive Committee Shannon Sinclair, Chair Allison Held, Vice Chair Tom Woodward, Secretary Jerry Larkin, Treasurer Grainne Murray, Head of School
Duna Alkhudhair Rob Davenport Chris Campbell Tara Casey Allison Held Jerry Larkin Aaron McClung Lia Mooney Tracie Omohundro Kay Quagliano Kathleen Roberts Shannon Sinclair Marc Wise Tom Woodward
Community Volunteer The C.F. Sauer Company, Sales MangerBusiness Development Community Volunteer University of Richmond, Director, Carrico Center for Pro Bono Service State Corporation Commission, Legal Advisor Genworth Financial, V.P. Sales and Business Development University of Richmond, Director of Development Community Volunteer Powhatan High School, Principal Richmond Animal League, Veterinarian Rivers Edge Elementary School, Librarian University of Richmond, Vice President and General Counsel Advance Health, President Virginia Commonwealth University, Associate Director of Learning Innovation
RMPA Jenn Walker, President Erin Campbell, Vice President Katie Houston, Secretary Ed Trageser, Treasurer
Committee Chairs Harvestfest, Erin Campbell Conference Day Child Care - Sheila Olesen Hospitality, Maryangela Rubin Book Fair, Britta Petersson End of Year Family Picnic, Christine Lowry Pictures, Casey Stapleton Pizza Day, Sarah Dan Box Tops, Mary Koval
Photography Lane Burgess Erin Frye Megan Knight Jerry Rodriguez Bridget Hazel Photography Design Suzy Short Your comments and suggestions are always welcome and may be emailed to sshort@richmont.org. Richmond Montessori School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.