together, we can... TREASURE
TEACH
REACH
SUPPORT
VALUE
GROW
INSPIRE
BUILD
NURTURE
our mission At Marin Primary & Middle School we make education meaningful, while encouraging pride in self, respect for others, and enthusiasm for learning. we treasure childhood.
We honor and enjoy children’s natural curiosity, competence, and exuberance.
we teach to reach children.
Using teams of teachers and educational methods tailored to how children learn best, we connect with our students, build trusting relationships, and make learning relevant, memorable, and fun. we teach children to reach.
Asking not “how smart is the child” but “how is the child smart,” we guide our students to see their full potential, and we equip them to pursue it with passion and purpose.
we inspire children to make a difference.
We value academic excellence, personal integrity, and community action and encourage our students to become informed, engaged, and ethical global citizens.
partners in growth The Marin Primary & Middle School community thrives because it shares a common goal: to provide and maintain an educational environment reflective of the school’s values and mission. Together, we have made a commitment to academic excellence, to treasuring childhood, and to the inspiration necessary to help children make a difference. Gifts from our loyal and generous donors and volunteers enable us to educate, nurture, and help children to reach their highest academic and creative potential, to develop personal integrity, and to become active contributors and ethical global citizens. Donations to MP&MS are not only greatly appreciated, but essential to sustain the quality and variety of programs our children benefit from every day. We are a community of more than 300 families and 80 faculty and staff members, many of whom make a commitment to MP&MS every year through enthusiastic financial support. Join us! Sincerely, Yukiko Meadows, Director of Development
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TREASURE
ANNUAL FUND
TEACH
REACH
The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of fundraising at MP&MS and relies on the generosity of current parents, alumni, trustees, employees, grandparents, and friends. The Annual Fund helps provide the difference to support the day-to-day operations of the school and to keep tuition as affordable as possible. Annual Fund dollars make it possible for us to maintain our campus, attract and retain the best faculty, provide professional development opportunities for our staff, fund programs in art, athletics, and music, and purchase classroom materials, information technology, and equipment. Our goal is to achieve 100% participation in the first 100 days of school.
SUPPORT
GALA AUCTION
DEVELOP
The annual gala auction, hosted by the MP&MS Parents Association, is the school’s premier event and provides a critical contribution to both the school’s annual operating budget and fund-in-need campaign. Each year, the MP&MS community comes together to contribute the time, money, and resources necessary to produce this amazing fundraiser. It is also a wonderful night out for all who attend and a broader celebration of our children, faculty, and staff. Support and participation from our community for the silent, online, and live auctions, as well as sponsorships and underwriting, help to make this event a success.
GROW
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
BUILD
Donors to capital projects understand that exceptional teaching must take place with excellent tools, including classrooms that accommodate the latest technology as well as enough space to climb, play, learn, and gather outdoors. Our current capital campaign, Building for Their Future, is a multi-year program to improve our school’s facilities. The improvements completed in Phases I and II provide inspirational spaces for teaching, learning, community activities, and play. We hope to launch Phases III and IV in the near future to continue to enhance our community, facilities, and student learning.
INSPIRE
VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
NURTURE
Volunteerism is key to the ongoing success of MP&MS. It is an invaluable contribution through the gift of time and talent, builds community, and sets an example for our students. We offer a variety of options for volunteering, from services that require shortterm commitments to projects that span the whole school year. As our children see parents, grandparents, and alumni give generously of their time and talent, they learn the importance of giving back and getting involved.
mp&ms thanks its donors annual fund
Founder’s Circle Bob and Myra Fairchild Peter and Cynthia Kellogg, Mark and Catherine Slavonia Head’s Council Jeff and Kirby Burke, Clara Jeffery Charitable Trust Julie Chaiken, The Donald and Carole Chaiken Foundation Mark and Maria Forney Mark and Molly Gamble Bill and Krista Martin Bill and Stephanie Mellin Christy and Ravi Mohan Guardians Joe Keene and Susan Andrus Chris and Nancy Connery Dick and Lorin Costolo Shawn and Samantha Cross Daniel Davidson and Shannon Brown Joan and Launce Gamble Lorin and Becky Kaplan Rachel Lehman Stefan and Jaclyn Lessard Edward and Betsy McDermott Jeff and Kristen Powell Kurt and Elizabeth Rieke Justin and Lee Sadrian Salesforce.com Foundation Geoff and Brenda Scheumann Henry Sohn Patrons Christopher and Susie Ames Anonymous Ralph Barbieri John and Michelle Battelle Scott and Pam Bohner Owsley and Victoire Brown Craig and Vida Campbell Jennifer and Samuel Chrisman Jonathan and Stacey Cohen Holly Davidson Meredith and Mark Deason Scott Hummel and Charis Denison, Laurie Eisendrath Jon and Julie Elam Adam Elsesser and Martha Siegel James and Holly Farrell, Riccardo and Michelle Gale Fritz and Jodeen Glasser Jeff Haggin David and Jennifer Hatfield Kurt and Carolyn Jensen
Donald and Donna Kelleher Hilary King Byron Kuth and Liz Ranieri Kuth, The LEF Foundation Jerry Labay and Lorna Rushforth Ryan and Rachel McKim Brendan and Cara Moorcroft Jeremy and Amy Noblin Alex Cobb and Melissa Norris George and Jennifer Persky Rich and Tanya Peterson Mehrdad Razavi and Hedieh Saeidi-Razavi Richard and Jean Riezman, Jewish Federation of St. Louis Greg Schilz and Kim Kihara Michael and Tara Schon Chris and Eileen Sheldon Alexei and Elena Sorokine Jon and Sallie Squire, Roman Stanek and Romana Stankova John Stobo Frances Stroh Marc Watrous and Kimberly Kraemer Watrous Gideon and Jacquelyn Weil David and Belle Wilson Erik and Ali Witte Benefactors Chris and Deb Albinson Tony and Bridget Barron Vinit and Hilarey Bhatt James Bowbliss and Laurie Smith Phil and Chris Bronstein William and Sue Butler Jayme and Gayle Canton, Institute for Global Futures Brian and Carrie Chee Choice Foodservices, Inc. Peter Conklin and Jeanne Heath Stuart and Lois Coven Ian and Lauren Del Balso Chris and Allison Fragakis William and Kathryn Freeman John and Erin Gilman Jonathan and Kirsten Goff David Grossman and Elizabeth Bradburn Jeffrey Hallam and Jennifer Schaefer Daniel Higgins and Maiya Shaw Laurie Hinkle Paul and Victoria Hinks, Kurt and Julie Houtkooper Rob and Sloan Klein Pierre and Susan LeComte Jonathan Leone and Shannon Miller Leon Lepyansky and Mary Hope McQuiston Rodney and Kristi Loo Aimee and William Macaitis
Jonathan and Jane Maier Vishal Makhijani and Amy Davis Robert and Maribeth Marchi Paul Masterson and Leah Aaron Robert and Karen McHugh Vaughn and Carole McKim Robert Mellett and Nessa Brady Mike and Petra Mojabi Pablo Muñoz Ledo and Nuri Farré Jon Myers and Bonnie Seto Ludger Peters and Neysa Furey PG&E Philip and Cynthia Pillsbury Blaine and Linda Rieke Alex Shmelev and Robin Beck Jordan and Margaret Silber Sonia Sohn Michael Stortz and Valerie Pierce Donald and Tracy Stroh Jeff and Nicole Taylor Brendan Thomas and Antoinette Fowler Daniel and Elizabeth Traub Mike and Renee Tremmel Antonio Westphalen and Karen Ordovas John Whitaker and Susan Kan Whitaker Heroes Robert and Anne Brooks Andrew and Erin Chun David and Lara Corey Gregg and Katherine Crawford James and Catherine Eddy Jim and Larie Flaherty Ramsey and Melissa Gregg Jason and Johanna Hall Kevin and Danielle Hansmeyer Judson Holt and Sarah Hart Kurt Klimenko and Kate Jaquet Ilona Kotelnikov Eric and Carrie Machleder Suzan Mitchell Oliver Mittermaier and Elysa Marco Paul and Melanie Nichols, The Funger Foundation Inc. Nikolas and Debbie Novograd Jason Perko and Anne Wara Jeffrey and Rakel Reed Benjamin and Casey Roberts Tom and Irene Rosko Todd Schneider and Devin Dixon Heather Shannon Ian and Audrey Sharp John and Barry Smeltzer Carl and Carolyn Stout Patrick Summe and Christa Butler Rusty and Laura von Waldburg Jimmy and LeAnn Wanninger Toby and Laurie Webb Sean Williams
Friends Sarah Abbey Joy Abesamis Ellen Abrams Khalid and Aelish Baig Jim and Denise Aljian William and Georgeann Andrus Benjamin and Erica Applestein Nora Bailetti Edward Cohen and Anne Bakstad Jerry and Jane Baldwin Jacob Bastacky and Laurie Roth Richard Battelle Daydra Bell Malcolm and Karen Berg-Smith Derek Berka Ari and Mead Blum Darcy Boynton Jesse and Sarah Brewster Andrew and Sinead Broughton David Brown and Jessica Williams Liz Brown Chuck and Linda Cabrera Brian and Vanessa Calder Britney Castro Claire Charbonneau Kelly Checo Charles and Sandi Cohen Kevin and Leené Coleman Rick and Paula Coven Carmen Crockett Arturo Cuevas David DeCotis and Paige Missamore Dave and Chris DeMartini Mark DeRango Ferenc and Karen Dobronyi Kristi Durst Terry Eddy Peter Eldredge Yolanda Escandon Steve and Donna Fanfelle Silvia Flores-Vasquez Linda Franco Garrett and Rush Frank Lunde Foley David and Dana Gottlieb Scott Grigsby Larry and Jackie Gutsch Celine Hamel Dan Harrison Amy Hester Tika Hick Frances and Sam Hinckley Eliot and Margot Holtzman Darinee Hoonsuwan Paul and Nicole Howard Susan Humphrey Margot Koch Alessa Kutten
Sanford and Jennifer Israel Jason and Angela Jones Rhonda Jones Roger and Sally Kirk Jerry and M’Liss Klein Jennifer Klem-Clarke and Kevin Clarke Dean and Laura Kristy Michael and Tracy Lauterman Harrison Lazarus and Christy Smith David Law Jeanne Lawless Michael Leifer and Eugenia Ives Le Grand Courtage, LLC Jerry and Kathy Lewis Michael LoRusso Jennifer Lucas Stephanie Lyle Joan Lynch Paul and Jennifer Maes Donna Maier Gail Marentette Lee and Andrea Marshall Nancy Matthews Brian McAllister and Kristina DePizzol Phillip McNall Robert and Missy McQuiston Yukiko Meadows Mitzi Medrud Madeline Mendelsohn and Steve Shakin Elizabeth and Daniel Mendoza Becky and Jerry Mickelson Stephanie Mink Mario Moran and Skylar Ulrich David and Alyssa Morris Mt. Tam Racquet Club David and Mia Munson Erin Murphy Josh and Marjorie Murray Matt and Amie Penwell James and Charlotte Popken Peter and Leila Poutiatine Charlie Queary Barbara and Paul Regan Lisa Ramezzano Cathy Reed Tim and Lindsay Regan Todd and Alison Regenold David and Annie Riedel Bill Riedel Lori Rifkin Edward Robinson Todd and Camille Roth Mary Russell Kathy and Rich Rutkowski Tom and Nan Ryan Matthew and Tove Sharp Peter Shumar and Raquel Carrillo Bob and Mary Slavonia Barbara Smith
Annie St. John Jim Sturdevant and Therese Lawless Douglas Styles and Deborah Pearl-Styles Brian and Alison Sung Whitney Sutak Jesse Swagerty Abdi Tajbakhsh and Emily D’Aniello Carol Taylor Jeff and Amy Taylor Marianne Thomas Erin Thrasher Dave and Vendela Vida Vanessa Vertin Elizabeth von Buedingen Meike Wanberg Jeremy and Heather Wenner Sarah Westmoreland Leslie Whitaker Frederick Whitney and Tiffany Yick-Whitney Stephen Wilson and Corinne Wong Michael Wray Rebecca Wunderlich Junia Ziblay Matching Gifts BlackRock Matching Gift Program Dodge & Cox Gap Foundation Gift Match Program IBM International Foundation Jim Beam Brands Co. Medtronic Foundation Oracle Corporation Matching Gifts United Way of the Bay Area Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program Auction Donors 101 Surf Sports A Child’s Delight Abdi Tajbakhsh and Emily D’Aniello Aelish Baig Alessa Kutten Allison Fragakis Andrea Marshall Andrew Eldredge Angela Layton Annie St. John Ari and Mead Blum Avid4 Adventure Barber Lane Bay Area Discovery Museum Benissimo Ristorante & Bar Benjamin Roberts Berkeley Repertory Theatre Bill and Kathryn Freeman Bill and Krista Martin Blue Jeans Bar - SF Bodega Bay Lodge
Boston Red Sox Brendan and Cara Moorcroft Brian and Vanessa Calder Brian McAllister and Kristina DePizzol Bridget Barron Cafe Verde Camille Roth Camp Doodles Camp Galileo Camp K-9 of Marin Candice Kimball Carmel Valley Ranch Carrie Chee Cartelligent Casey Roberts Catherine Slavonia Celine Hamel Charles M. Schulz Museum Charlie Queary Chris and Allison Fragakis Chris and Deb Albinson Chris and Nancy Connery Christa Butler Claire Charbonneau Classic Kids Photography CLEAR Center of Health Cline Cellars Comforts Cooper Alley Salon Courtney Regan Travel Cristopher and Pamela Taylor Daisy Whitney Dan Harrison Daniel Davidson and Shannon Brown Darinee Hoonsuwan Dave DeMartini David and Jennifer Hatfield David and Lara Corey David Corey David Gottlieb Del and Lisa Christensen Delio and Veronica Tramontozzi Derek Berka Dick and Lorin Costolo DiPietro Todd Salon DJ Chinese Cuisine Donna Maier Doodlebug Eliot Holtzman Photography Elizabeth Bradburn Ellen Abrams Emporio Rulli Erik and Ali Witte Erin Murphy Escova Blow Dry Salon Ethan Russell and Shannon Mong Farm House Local Ferenc Dobronyi Fox + Stone Salon
Friends of the Library (FOL) Fritz and Jodeen Glasser Gigi + Rose Grilly’s Guittard Chocolate Gym World Gymnastics Half Day Cafe Harmony Restaurant Hilary King Hotel Monteleone HotShot Portraits, LLC Insalata’s Internos Wine Cafe Iron Springs Pub & Brewery James and Holly Farrell Jeffrey and Rakel Reed Jennifer Ingrassia Lucas Jeremy and Amy Noblin Jesse Foppert Pitching Academy Jesse Swagerty Jimmy and LeAnn Wanninger JL Orthodontics Jodeen Glasser John and Michelle Battelle Jonathan and Jane Maier Joseph Cozza Salon Joshua Ets-Hokin, Photographer Julie Elam Junia Ziblay Justin and Lee Sadrian Kamikaze Sushi Bar Kate Merrill Katiana Giancona Kentfield Fitness Kirsten Goff Kristi Durst Kurt and Carolyn Jensen La Petite Baleen Swim School Lark Theater Lars Ulrich Las Camelias Mexican Restaurant Laser Center of Marin Lee Sadrian Lincoln Park Wine Bar Liz Brown Liz Palacios Designs, Ltd. Lococo’s Pizzeria in Terra Linda Lulu Designs M Clothing Maiya Shaw Marc Watrous and Kimberly Kraemer Watrous Marche Aux Fleurs Maria Missamore Marin Brewing Co. Marin Fencing Academy Marin Humane Society Marin Primary & Middle School Marin Ranch Camp Marin Shakespeare Company
Marin Surf Camp Marin Symphony Marinitas Mark and Catherine Slavonia Mark and Maria Forney Mary Russell Mary Small Photography Matt Penwell Matthew and Tove Sharp MEGA Gymnastics Meike Wanberg Mia Munson Michael and Tracy Lauterman Michael Wray Mike Mojabi Milvali Salon Minted Mountain Camp Moylan’s Brewery and Restaurant MP&MS Parents Association Nora Bailetti Nothing Bundt Cakes Novato Pilates Oakland A’s Community Fund Once Around Paige Missamore Papalote Salsa Patxi’s Pizza Paul Maes Peggy Parks Photography Peter Eldredge Philip and Cynthia Pillsbury Pizzalina Plantation Farm Camp Plumpjack Group PREP Press Club Pressed Juicery Pure Barre Marin Purevana Purple Monkey Hair Pyramind Ram’s Gate Ravi Mohan Rebecca Wunderlich Recharge Medical & Day Spa Rent-A-Parent Restaurant Gary Danko Revery Salon Riccardo and Michelle Gale Rich and Tanya Peterson Richard and Luisiana Gale Rob and Sloan Klein Robert and Karen McHugh Rustic Bakery Saltwater Oyster Depot San Diego Zoo San Francisco Giants San Francisco Zoological Society
Sarah Abbey Saylor’s Restaurant and Bar Scott and Pam Bohner Sean and Robin Carew Sean Ivery and Tia Liddell Ivery Shannon Miller Sharon Stone Shawn and Samantha Cross Shoreline Coffee Shop Silvia Vasquez Sinead Broughton SkinSpirit Smashburger Mill Valley Sol Food Cafe SolEscapes Splendid Sproos Hair Salon Stefanos Pizza - Mill Valley Stephanie Lyle Stephanie Mink Steve & Kate’s Camp Super Fresh Gallery Sushi Ko Susie Ames SusieCakes Tesla Motors The Barn Class The Dailey Method The Eighth Grade Class The Fifth Grade Class The First Grade Class The Forest Class The Fourth Grade Class The Independent SF The Jungle Class The Junior Kindergarten Class The Kindergarten Class The Kleid Group The Lighthouse The Meadow Class The Melting Pot The Seashore Class The Second Grade Class The Seventh Grade Class The Sixth Grade Class The Third Grade Class The Zoo Class Three Birds Wine Bar Tia Wu Tiffany Yick-Whitney TJ’s Gym Tom Rosko Tree Frog Treks Trumbull King Tutu School Vanessa Vertin Victor Escobedo Vintner’s Collective Wanderlust Salon
Wasabi by Jill Pearson Whitney Sutak William and Annabelle Reber William and Lauren Cargill Wink Optometry Wipeout Bar & Grill Wondersitter Yoga Tree YogaWorks Yolanda Escandon Fund-in-Need Ellen Abrams Chris and Deb Albinson Anthony and Bridget Barron Malcolm and Karen Berg-Smith Ari and Mead Blum Jeff and Kirby Burke Brian and Vanessa Calder William and Lauren Cargill Julie Chaiken Brian and Carrie Chee Andrew and Erin Chun Peter Conklin and Jeanne Heath Chris and Nancy Connery David and Lara Corey Dick and Lorin Costolo Shawn and Samantha Cross Luis and Romina Dagnino Holly Davidson Daniel Davidson and Shannon Brown Meredith and Mark Deason Devin Dixon Julie and Jon Elam Adam Elsesser and Martha Siegel James and Holly Farrell Chris and Allison Fragakis Garrett and Rush Frank John and Kelly Franklin Gregory Gordon and Rachel Phillips Jason and Johanna Hall Geoff and Jennifer Hamm Tim and Carolyn Harrington Daniel Higgins and Maiya Shaw Laurie Hinkle Paul and Nicky Howard Joe Keene and Susan Andrus Daniel and Candice Kimball Hilary King David Law Leon Lepyansky and Mary Hope McQuiston Alex Mandossian Bill and Krista Martin Brian McAllister and Kristina DePizzol Arbor McCauley Robert and Karen McHugh Ryan McKim and Rachel Shapiro McKim Robert Mellett and Nessa Brady Kate Merrill
Michael and LouAnn Micucci Stephanie Mink Erin Murphy Jill Naughton Jeremy and Amy Noblin Liz Palacios Michael Stortz and Valerie Pierce Philip and Cynthia Pillsbury Jeff and Kristen Powell Mehrdad Razavi and Hedieh Saeidi-Razavi Tim and Lindsay Regan Todd and Alison Regenold Kurt and Elizabeth Rieke Benjamin and Casey Roberts Greg Schilz and Kim Kihara Michael and Tara Schon Alex Shmelev and Robin Beck Jordan and Margaret Silber Mark and Catherine Slavonia Brian Snyder and Rebecca Mitchell Sonia Sohn Frances Stroh Jim Sturdevant and Therese Lawless Brian and Alison Sung Abdi Tajbakhsh and Emily D’Aniello Delio and Veronica Tramontozzi Daniel and Elizabeth Traub Marc Watrous and Kimberly Kraemer Watrous Leslie Whitaker John Whitaker and Susan Kan Whitaker
Marin Primary & Middle School 20 Magnolia Avenue Larkspur, CA 94939
ways to give Cash or Check Gifts of cash, payable by check, are tax-deductible and provide MP&MS with funds immediately available for use. Please mail your checks to: Development Office, Marin Primary & Middle School, 20 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur CA 94939
Pledge A pledge is a commitment to make a gift. By letting us know in the fall that we can count on your support this year, we can budget accordingly and ensure that all of our programs and activities are fully funded. Pledges can be paid any time before the end of our fiscal year on June 30, 2015 and can be paid on a monthly basis.
Online Giving online is easy and secure. We accept donations online using any major credit card at www.mpms.org.
Recurring Gifts Recurring gifts are an easy way to make a big impact that works for your budget and schedule. Set up your gift one time, and it will automatically be deducted from your credit card on a monthly basis.
Gifts of Stock Gifts of appreciated securities and stocks allow the donor to receive a tax deduction for the stock’s current market value and avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation. For instructions on how your broker can transfer your stock to MP&MS, please contact the Development Office, at development@mpms.org.