Be the Difference: Westmark Fund

WESTMARK SCHOOL

LETTER FROM THE

Head of School

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ach year at Westmark School, I witness remarkable moments: first-time performers taking the stage with confidence, teammates of all skill levels playing their hearts out, instructors drawing from the latest in brain research. I have observed a fifth grader discover his skill at photography, an upper schooler mentor a younger peer with care, and a teacher meeting her students’ distinct needs using a new digital tool.

These robust opportunities for learning, teaching, communitybuilding, and innovation are made possible by your philanthropy. Your gift to the Westmark Fund sustains a wide range of programs and initiatives. This includes our financial aid program, which ensures that students from across the county can bring their unique strengths and passions to the community and flourish in an environment where every child is empowered and celebrated.

We are humbled by your generosity and participation. Thank you for being the difference in our students’ lives and sharing in our mission.

Claudia Koochek Head of School

The Westmark Fund is our most important fundraising initiative. It enables us to carry out our mission to provide the tools necessary for our students to achieve successful and fulfilling futures. Since our students learn differently, we teach differently—and the difference is brilliant.

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estmark School relies on the generosity of parents, grandparents, board members, alumni, faculty and staff, and friends to provide an extraordinary, specialized education for our neurodiverse learners.

Tuition alone does not cover the cost of this empowering student experience.

EVERY CHILD AT WESTMARK BENEFITS FROM THE WESTMARK FUND.

100% PARTICIPATION IN 100 DAYS September 23–December 31, 2021

This year, the Westmark Fund invites you to be the difference in our students’ lives.

Our Be the Difference campaign seeks to create opportunities for diversity, development, and discovery so that every learner can thrive in our innovative, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

Partner with us and make Westmark School your top philanthropic priority.

OUR 2021–2022 FUNDRAISING GOAL:

$800,000

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diversity W estmark School strives to foster a culture in which every member of our community feels welcome, valued, and inspired. By opening Westmark to students from all backgrounds, we enrich the educational journey for all.

The Westmark Fund makes possible a variety of programs that promote equal access to our academic excellence and encourage communal responsibility for creating a more just society.

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TUITION ASSISTANCE

SERVICE AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI)

Your generosity benefits the families of young people from across Greater Los Angeles who could not otherwise afford tuition. Through this financial aid, Westmark can offer many more neurodiverse learners the differentiated instruction they need to find success. with your support, Westmark students enjoy

rewarding opportunities to broaden their world view and make a positive impact on the community—from leadership conferences to mentorship to volunteerism.

The values of DEI are embedded in classroom learning and across the strategic work of the faculty and staff. The Westmark Fund contributes to ongoing training, curricular development, outreach, and DEI best practices.

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development W estmark School continually innovates upon our methodologies, invests in our faculty, and partners with renowned experts. By developing new capabilities and relationships each year, we stay at the forefront of learning disabilities (LD) education.

Through the Westmark Fund, you champion a school dedicated to bridging research to practice and pursuing the best academic and socioemotional outcomes for every student.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Your philanthropy supports top-notch teacher training informed by the latest neuroscientific research and LD strategies.

This emphasis on year-round professional development translates directly into student growth and achievement.

Collaborating with leading institutions such

PARTNERSHIPS

as the National Center for Learning Disabilities, the UCSF Dyslexia Center, the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute, and Landmark College is critical to our success. The Westmark Fund enables us to sustain and develop key partnerships that broaden our expertise, provide essential resources, and connect our pedagogy to advances in neuroscience.

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discovery D iscovery is at the heart of campus life at Westmark School. Each and every day, students identify and cultivate their unique talents and treasures.

Through customized instruction, small class sizes, and meaningful relationships with faculty, counselors, and classmates, each Westmark child embarks on a brilliant journey in pursuit of their dreams.

Thanks to the investment of our generous community, the Westmark Fund provides critical support for program expenses that tuition alone does not cover.

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ARTS

Our students harness energy, develop confidence, and tap into their creativity through Westmark’s visual, performing, and digital arts offerings. Funds raised will expand and enhance these artful opportunities to imagine, create, experiment, and play. westmark students learn the value of

ATHLETICS

determination, teamwork, and fair play through our athletic programs. Your gift to the Westmark Fund helps to ensure our facilities are safe, our coaches well-trained, and our students properly equipped.

Leading-edge technology is vital to

TECHNOLOGY

educational achievement. In the coming years, Westmark will continue to allocate resources toward state-of-the-art assistive technologies and other digital tools to enhance learning and teaching.

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Every gift has an impact on every student.

We ask that you make a pledge that is as generous as possible for your family.

Your participation sends a powerful message that you believe in our mission, our programs, and our people.

Ways to GIVE

PLEDGES

Make a larger gift over time than might be possible in a lump sum. Pledges can be fulfilled in single, quarterly, or monthly installments, payable before June 30, 2022.

Levels of SUPPORT VISIONARY...................................$100,000 and up INNOVATOR.................................$50,000–$99,999 BENEFACTOR..............................$25,000–$49,999 CHAMPION....................................$15,000–$24,999 PATRON...........................................$10,000–$14,999 LEADERSHIP.....................................$5,000–$9,999 PARTNER............................................$2,500–$4,999 SUPPORTER.......................................$1,000–$2,499 FRIEND.......................................................Up to $999 Every Westmark donor will be recognized in the annual Report on Philanthropy.

MATCHING GIFTS

Maximize your contribution. Find out if your employer offers a matching gift program to double or even triple the value of your donation.

GIFTS OF SECURITIES Benefit from the twofold savings opportunity of donating a gift of appreciated stock and/or securities.

All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Westmark School is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) institution.

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LEADERSHIP GIVING Gifts of $5,000 or more are considered Leadership gifts.

Through major giving, you help set the pace for our ambitious fundraising efforts and lead the way toward ensuring that Westmark continues to serve our students’ needs and nurture their aspirations.

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GIVE TODAY ONLINE: Make a donation or a payment on your pledge online at westmarkschool.org/onlinegiving.

BY MAIL: Mail or deliver your payment to the Advancement Office on campus. Checks should be made payable to Westmark School.

OUR MISSION Westmark School is a creative and supportive college preparatory school dedicated to educating, empowering, and celebrating students with distinct learning styles, providing the tools necessary to achieve successful and fulfilling futures.

For more information about the Westmark Fund, contact: Matt Pilecki, Director of Development mpilecki@westmarkschool.org 818-986-5045 Ext. 302

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