ANNUAL REPORT - The Meridian School · Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation ... Woods and Izumi...
Transcript of ANNUAL REPORT - The Meridian School · Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation ... Woods and Izumi...
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A N N UA L R E P OR T 2 0 1 5 – 2 0 1 6
Heart & Mind
Contemplation & Action
Individuality Community
COMMITMENT TO &
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Message from the Head of School and Assistant Head of School
39th Year—Program Improvements Healthy schools have common characteristics: an engaging and challenging curriculum, a strong faculty that promotes growth and development in students, an active community of learners who value social-emotional learning as well as academic knowledge—all supported under an umbrella of engaged and generous parents. As we review the 39th year of The Meridian School and look forward to the 40th, there are many accomplishments to celebrate.
Innovation is a word that figured prominently in the past year. The acronym S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) describes a set of skills that allow students to create, design, and implement solutions to problems, both real and imagined. These skills have been integrated into our program in many ways. Our newly constructed Science and Creativity Labs, as well as improvements in the library, will more fully integrate S.T.E.A.M. into our curriculum.
Engaged and Generous Donors Enhance Our ProgramAs we move into Meridian’s 40th year, art will become a full component of the Meridian program, further complementing students’ creativity and problem-solving skills. We are grateful for a $25,000 anonymous gift that will renovate the Extended Day room in phases to fit the needs of both art and after-school programs.
Last fall, the music program received a $40,000 anonymous gift to enhance music education and performance. This gift has provided program enhancements such as a class set of ukuleles, costumes and sets for musical performances, professional small-group ensembles, and experts in residence.
This year’s generous Fund-the-Faculty raised more than $125,000 to support and promote teacher excellence. In June, staff participated in training from the Columbia Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, which will develop students’ writing at a deeper level. In the spring, the Meridian board of trustees approved a new faculty salary and compensation model that will allow the school to retain and attract the best and brightest teachers.
Strengthening Our Community Partnerships During our yearlong focus on Asia in Global Studies, we were fortunate to establish a collaboration with the Wing Luke Museum. This connection was championed by Meridian parents Jill Nishi and Howard Nakase. Museum experts gave presentations and collaborated with teachers to plan their studies of Asia, including a trip to the museum for every grade. The Wing Luke also hosted an evening parent experience, “The Power of Untold Stories: From the Japanese American Incarceration to Social Justice Issues Today,” with a tour, panel, and conversation. We are thrilled that our partnership with the museum will continue during our study of Oceania.
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In collaboration with the University of Washington, Seattle Parks and Recreation, City Fruit, and the Good Shepherd Center, Meridian students planted four heritage apple trees in Meridian Park. Every Meridian student participated in unloading and planting the new trees. The fruit will be harvested by City Fruit and shared with local food banks. The experience was an excellent example of community and S.T.E.A.M. concepts coming together to contribute to solving hunger in Seattle.
Nurturing Character Through Social Skills Alongside Academic Skills From Morning Meetings to all-school recess and collaborative work in the classrooms, students frequently use social-emotional skills. Throughout the past year, teachers participated in multiple Responsive Classroom and Social Thinking professional development sessions to hone their craft at teaching students to use these essential skills. These life lessons came to fruition as Meridian third, fourth, and fifth grade students shared lunch with the elderly at the Wallingford Community Senior Center, fostering a mutual sense of belonging for both the seniors and the Meridian students.
Into the Future … Curriculum, Community, and Character Our 40th year will be the most innovative and exciting yet at Meridian. Our new science, creativity, and art spaces will foster students’ S.T.E.A.M. skills, including creativity and problem-solving. The generous donations of our community will provide teachers and students with support and resources to continue to innovate and refine our use of S.T.E.A.M. concepts throughout the year. Turning to Global Studies, Oceania will be our focus. This geographic region provides a terrific opportunity to integrate concepts of science, design, and engineering, as students explore topics such as boats and their design for travel in the past and present, as well as the effects of climate change on food sources in the region. In 2016-2017, Customized Learning will continue to be an embedded part of our program. Not only will students receive support and extension from the Customized Learning team, but they will also be exposed to differentiated material in class throughout their days and weeks of learning.
Above all else, Meridian’s 40th year will be about creating the balance in a child’s life that has been central to the school’s mission throughout the school’s existence. The joy of childhood can be nurtured in many different ways. We encourage students to discover and use their strengths to find inspiration and satisfaction in all they do at Meridian. Some students find this joy in books and all-school recess; others find joy in science experiments and field trips. The 2016-2017 school year, just like every year at Meridian, will encourage students to discover and use their strengths to motivate themselves in both work and play, mind and heart, and contemplation and action.
Jack Shea HEAD OF SCHOOL
Meghan Kimpton ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL
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Mission Statement: The Meridian School promotes a balance of mind and
heart, of contemplation and action, of individuality and a commitment to the community.
Tuition & Fees89.8%
Fundraising9.8%
Investment & Other Income
0.4%
Salaries & Benefits
66%
Other Operating Expenses
10%
Fundraising2%
Tuition Assistance
9%
Curriculum5%
Rent & Maintenance
8%
Sara AllanSandy AslanianRonnie CunninghamMaria GingerichTed KalmusTaylor Kanemori
Rebecca MoeJustin PallariGary PetermanRob PhillipsDan RaymondKatie Renschler
Haeryung ShinAnthony TodaroLesley TodaroKimberly WatsonJen Zell
Ex-Officio: Nonvoting Jack Shea, Head of SchoolJason Profit, Faculty AppointeeAlice Ikeda, Parent RepBarb RichardsonHarold MalkinSonja Gustafson
Meridian School Financial Summary 2015-2016
EXPENSES
Salaries & Benefits 3,294,328
Other Operating Expenses 492,779
Rent & Maintenance 423,673
Tuition Assistance 455,225
Curriculum 238,047
Fundraising 88,789
Total 4,992,841
INCOME
Tuition & Fees 4,606,444
Fundraising & Development 502,487
Investment & Other Income 19,491
Total 5,128,422
Financial Summary based on unaudited statement.
2015-2016 Meridian School Board of Trustees & Nonvoting Members
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Auction Update – ASIA ‘Illuminating Our Minds’ Our 33rd auction, led by Development Associate Hayley Walters and the
fabulous Auction Committee, received generous support from sponsors,
trustees, and parents to create a joyful and successful event!
3 91% of our families participated in the 33rd auction, by procuring items, bidding, and attending.
3 The live auction raised $76,075, helping bring our auction total to more
than $179,000.
3 There was something for everyone and at every price point – guests spent from over $15,000
right down to $10.
Fund–the–Faculty We asked our school community to invest in “a project for supporting professional growth of our teachers
and staff,” and our community supported this goal by raising $125,865.
These funds will be expended over the next three years with a focus on literacy and language arts,
social-emotional learning, and S.T.E.A.M. Teachers have already attended a Social Thinking conference.
We are all looking forward to integrating new ideas from the Science of Imagination conference and the
Teachers College Writer’s Workshop training.
Matching Gifts – Charitable Community SupportThe money you give doubles, sometimes triples! We raised more than $40,000 in matching funds!
Many employers offer matching gifts that increase your donation. Thank you for taking the time to apply
for these funds!
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The Meridian Community Enhances Our Mission —
Thank You!
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Volunteers – Time and Talent Enhance Our MissionWithout your help all this would not be possible! Thank You!
Endowment – From Intention to Action The Campaign to Fund Access & OpportunityAn excellent Meridian education thrives in an increasingly diverse community.
3 The board established a $1.5 million endowment to support tuition assistance for
underrepresented families.
3 A planning study was conducted using Campbell & Co. (national and local) to establish a strong
case statement to support additional gifts to the endowment. The survey conducted four focus
group meetings: one of board leadership and three of the parent community. Seven interviews
with 10 people were also part of the study. During this process, several lead gifts emerged that
will be acknowledged at a later date.
More information regarding this initiative will be distributed in 2016-2017.
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Thank You, Loyal Donors
Thank you for your commitment and enriching our mission.
Annual Fund 187,278
Auction 179,344
Fund-the-Faculty 125,865
Restricted 10,000
Total 502,487
Leadership LevelGifts of $10,000 & moreAnonymous
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Glenn Draper and
Kimberly Watson
Woods and Izumi Fairbanks
Duncan Haas and Birgit Walbaum
Justin Pallari and Becky Frank
William Sunderland and
Alyssa Kreider
Monarch LevelGifts of $5,500 to $9,999Joel and Sandy Aslanian
John Choe and Judy Kuo
Brent and Leslie Curran
Michael Davidson and Edie Bishop
Anthony Moore and Kris Lee
Howard Nakase and Jill Nishi
Jacob Oshins and Anne Phillips
Scott and Katie Renschler
Celebration LevelGifts of $3,500 to $5,499Matt and Maile Bohlmann
Derek and Jessica Crain
Todd and Heather Enoki
Mark Foltz and Jessica Strong
Jamie and Kirsten Frits
Sam and Hwashing Heyworth
David Hyde and Anitra Ingalls
Jesse and Ashley McClelland
Andrew and Dorey Miller
Ken and Michelle Miyoshi
Adam Orkand and Anne Theisen
Doug Reston and
Missy Ponder-Reston
James Schlenker and Lily Chang
Joe Shankar and
Paige Hansen-Shankar
Jack Shea
Wendy Watt
Founders LevelGifts of $1,976 to $3,499Erik Abbott and Kate Dunlop
Aaron and Kristina Brown
Dimitri Desmons and
Valerie Hancock-Desmons
Jeremy Elliott and Laura Shepard
Tarn and Karen Faulkner
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Phillip and Alison Grennan
Gordon Griffith and
Christian Reynolds
Keith and Brenna Holkins
Mark Iverson and Allison Capen
Eric Kitts and Yana Koubouris
Tom Laramee
Craig Lee and Joanna Muench
David and Karen Leeds
Erik and Joanne Marone
Zachariah and Rachel Morgan
Dan and Lisa Mudgett
Lasse Nord and Jennifer Winick
Rick Olson and Paula Zook
Jai and Sally Rampersad
Joseph and Tere Saylor
David Simpson and
Maritza Rivera Gaxiola
Anthony Smith and
Angelina Merola
Adam Szofran and Lisa Maves
Anthony and Kimberly Todaro
Steve Trautman and
Sonja Gustafson
Chris and Anne Weber
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General DonorsMatt Aalfs and Alys Weinbaum
Mike Albert and Manuela Giese
Mary and Shawn Allen
Amazon Smile
Eric Ames and Veronika Zantop
Emily Anderson
David and Alma Andrade
Barbara Bainum and Wil Busse
Michael and Jiun-Fei Beeler
Mark Belles
Chris Bibb and Andrea Black
Lisa Black
Christen Blunt
Dave Blunt
Libby Bode and Eric Hoyle
John Buchinger
Stephen Buerk and Tonya Zeppelin
Roger Buick and Betty Repacholi
David and Rebecca Butman
Robert and Meg Butterworth
Nicole Caden and Marco Calvo
Jay and Meaghan Carroll
Sean Carroll
Lisa Chang
Seif Chirchi and Rachel Yang
Nate and Tara Clark
Alex Cohen and Dana Kovalchick
Jennifer Coll
Clive Cook and Sara Allan
Doug and Romy Coppinger
Bruce Cordingly and
Anne Marie Ruljancich
Brian Cromer and Renee Devine
Ronnie and Wendy Cunningham
Sharon Current
Nick and Heidi DeVogel
Sean Donoghue-Neider
Keith Drabek and
Shawna Sweeney
Matthew and Elizabeth Dubin
Mrs. J. Thomas Echols
Larry Estrada
Matt Fingerhut and Susie Frazier
Kent Fisher and Barbra Richardson
Ms. Sally Flynn
Erin and Sam French
Glenn and Rebecca Gardner
Denis and Angela Gaynor
Christopher and Maria Gingerich
Steve and Sarah Gire
Paul Gleason and
Missy Stern Gleason
Diane Gordon
Grateful Bread Bakery
Philip Guess and Alice Ikeda
Kristen Hamilton
Glenn Hampson and
Drienna Holman
David Hansen and Nancy Swierkos
Mary Ann Hansen
Todd Hargrove and Jemila Dwyer
Nathaniel Eli Hastings and
Lili Sperry
Mr. Doug Herrington and
Ms. Barb Herrington
David and Martha Hill
Eleanor Hodgins
HomeStreet Bank
Damien and Maria Huang
Justin and Angela Hugeback
Jackie and Tyler Hughes
Benjamin Humphrey and
Anne Prins
Mark Jackson and Julie Zirkle
Allen and Holly Johnson
Ted Kalmus
Taylor Kanemori
Richard and Julia Kassissieh
Meghan Kimpton and
Jeremy Koren
Emilia Kister and Ted Poor
Tim Koeppe and Erika Teschke
Oliver Kotelnikov
Paul Kreider
Jeffery and Laura Krinsky
Adam Lacy-Hulbert and
Lynda Stuart
Tricia Lambie and Lisa Adriance
Lydia Laurant
Kevin and Christine Lee
Peter Leonard and Beth Fishman
Brien and Lisa Lindstrom
Jason Lucas and Elizabeth Amon
Harold Malkin and
Jennifer Porter
Nancy Manzo
Miles Mayhew and
Vanessa Murdock
Shavette McGhee and
Jamaal Hackett-Cook
Christian McLaughlin and
Tabitha Baker
Elisabeth McLaughlin
Sam Meade and Kathy Ahl
David and Rebecca Moe
James and Kelley Moline
Mike and Erane Myint
Gregory Narver and
Priscilla Cypiot
Eric Ohlsen and Debra Tesh
John Olson and Colleen Dillon
Orcas Island Community
Foundation
Paula Palmer and David Jones
John Pauk and Karen McDonough
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General Donors Cont.Braden and Megan Penhoet
Ryan and Michelle Perham
Mike Perkowitz and
Erica Goldsmith
Gary and Sissy Peterman
Mark Phillips and
Jennifer Schweickert
Rob Phillips and
Jennifer Bandy-Phillips
Jurgen Pichler and Kelley Shields
David Powers and Amy Chasanov
Jason and Brenna Profit
Mary Ann Radley
Chris and Kate Raykovich
Dan and Emily Raymond
Karen Rea
Mike Rea
Nancy Reed
Mr. and Mrs. Rod Reston
Joan Reynolds
John and Amy Richards
Mychal and Sunita Richardson
Jose Rodriguez and Kevin Brown
Maurice Rump and Sarah Bilton
Yar Runyon and Rachel Acosta
Ramiza Saheed and Anzees Khan
Denis and Bernedette Sampson
Laura and Tim Schaut
Robin Scher and Andrea Morland
Todd and Karen Schultz
Greg Schwartz and Colleen Butler
Scott and Jennifer Seiwert
Cory Shelest and Emily Gable
Annabel Sherwood
Claudia Sibila and Alfredo Arnaiz
Harley Sitner and Cathy Summers
Daniel and Katie Sluss
Dan and Lisa Smith
John and Amy Smith
Sten and Elizabeth Sorby
Peregrin Spielholz and
Anneliese Schleyer
Brett and Kelly Stacey
Ron and Larilyn Stenkamp
Tom and Ranmalie Taggart
Target Take Charge for Education
Regis Thevenet
Jim and Nancy Thomson
Jim and Jess Thomson
Bob Thordarson and
Sandra Wright
Stephen and Bonnie Tilghman
Thomas and Lesley Todaro
John and Susan Tomlin
Ivana Topalovic
Joe Tuininga and Thea Billing
Wadiya Udell and Sheryl Kalbach
Joel and Lori Van Etta
Phillip Vedovatti and Laura Ishak
Beth Vineyard and Becky Ginn
Kelsey and Jonathan Vollmer
Andrew von Nordenflycht and
Haeryung Shin
Michael and Yaneth Vrentas
Olga Vrentas
Brad Wakeman and Nancy Carroll
Hayley Walters
Jay and Kymber Waltmunson
Martha Walton and
Thomas Acosta
Meredith and Bob Ward
Brian and Yonnie Watkins
Amy Weber
Larissa and Duff Weber
Kennedy White and Abby Wilson
Nancy White
Drew and Angie Whittemore
Shannon and Laura Wilkinson
Kelley Williams
Sandra Wilson
Dave Wine and Kat Steinglass
George and Jennifer Wing
Franklin Wirtz and
Jessica Thompson
Anna Woodard
Andrea Yee
Mike and Jennifer Zell
Matching Funds10,000ft
Adobe
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Boeing
Bright Funds Foundation
Callison
Cambia Health Foundation
Microsoft Corporation
In-Kind GivingThea Billing
Brian Cromer and Renee Devine
Philip Guess and Alice Ikeda
Duncan Haas and Birgit Walbaum
Karen Leeds
Amy Smith Photography & Design
Anne Theisen
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