KINGSLEY’S CAMPAIGNFOR INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE

evolve

lives with curious minds, fiery intellects, andpassionate purpose.

They are prepared to confidently take charge, blaze new trails, and contribute greatly to the world as global citizens and future innovators.

No matter what challenges they face, our students are ready to evolve and tackle any new adventure with bold determination.

We imagine endless possibilities for their future–and we are eager to fulfill our promise by helping them achieve their greatest potential during their Foundational Decade of learning at Kingsley.

KINGSLEY STUDENTS LEAD

“What we envision is the optimal

enrichment of our students’ learning

experience through the integration

of our co-curricular programs and

subject disciplines. The growth

of our STEAM curriculum and

application of new, advanced

teaching concepts such as design

thinking, will help deepen our

students’ learning and create more

opportunities for self-discovery,

inquiry, creativity, collaboration,

and problem solving—preparing

our students for future success as

confident, lifelong learners.”

– Renee DuChainey-Farkes, Head of School

This is a momentous time in our School’s

history. With our humble roots reaching

as far back as 1938, Kingsley has been

a prominent fixture within the Boston

community. The Kingsley of today has

evolved into a premier, independent

Montessori school, serving more than 300

students age two to twelve. Our ongoing

efforts to continually improve and deliver program innovation has increased

the demand for a Kingsley education and positioned the School at the

forefront of independent, elementary schools.

Dear Friend of Kingsley,

The School’s success is largely due to our ongoing commitment to knowing

each child as an individual learner and cultivating deep partnerships

with parents during their families’ Foundational Decade of learning at

Kingsley. The result is strong retention rates and enrollment growth for the

past several years, which offers us an exciting opportunity to realize our

educational vision. The Evolve Campaign will allow us to build a state-of-

the-art learning environment that offers the best teaching resources and

educational programs for our faculty and students.

The campaign’s key objectives include:

• Expansion of our Elementary Program’s learning environment and

programs to offer an unparalleled, twenty-first century education with

flexible, learning spaces to provide the best teaching and learning for

our faculty and students;

• Enhancement of the Early Childhood Program’s courtyard space to

improve our students’ outdoor experience and connection with nature

along with the restoration of the building’s structure and fixtures to

improve energy efficiencies; and

• Commitment to the Annual Fund to continue investing in faculty and

student programming and to provide long term financial sustainability.

We hope you will join us in the campaign for Kingsley. Together, we can

protect the legacy of our institution and build a promising future for the

next generations.

Sincerely,

Renee DuChainey-Farkes, Head of School

Robert Reilly, Chair, Board of Trustees

Charlotte Hemr, Chair-Elect, Board of Trustees

Capital Campaign Co-Chairs

Hal Hess Niraj & Jill Shah

Becky Kidder Smith John Soukas

evolution of the

our Elementary learning environment and programs to offer an unparalleled,

twenty-first century education with flexible workspaces to provide the best

teaching and learning experience for our faculty and students.

Kingsley’s commitment to innovation and academic excellence will provide

increased opportunities for our students to engage with technology,

engineering and science, math, and the arts. Our vision for a “Montessori

Plus” educational model enhances our students’ learning through a more

integrated program with our core and co-curricular subject disciplines and

offers our teachers more collaboration with project-based learning.

With your support, we will expand

THE ELEMENTARY PROGRAM’S EXPANSION• 28,000 square-foot project, includes new 5th floor addition

and renovation of floors 2-4

• Further development of Kingsley’s “Montessori Plus”educational model that combines proven Montessori practiceswith a rigorous, integrated curriculum

• Expanded program offerings in STEAM program initiatives

• Project Studios to promote large-scale projects anddifferentiated learning

• Innovation Centers featuring 3D printers and laser cutters

• New 1,000 square-foot Library and Digital Media Center

• Expanded Science Lab to accommodate large-scale projects

• Larger Performing Arts Studio with built-in staging

• Projected cost: $4.5 million

ELEMENTARYBUILDING

The expansion of our Elementary building to the 5th floor will include

new Project Studios for each Lower and Upper Elementary classroom. These

studios will facilitate large-scale projects and differentiated learning for

small groups of students. The reconfiguration of floors 2-4 will create larger

classrooms to offer Lower Elementary students two floors of learning space.

The 5th floor will be dedicated entirely for Upper Elementary students.

The new Library and Digital Media Center, a state-of-the-art space, will

house the latest in research tools and electronic media. The Library will also

house an expanded collection of literature and research materials that will

enable students to actively engage in peer book reviews, recommendations,

and book tracking with a new, digital library catalogue.

The Science Lab will nearly double in size to accommodate a full class of

twenty-four students. Students will explore larger more complex projects

and experience greater leadership opportunities through extended peer-

based experimentation and research.

The larger Performing Arts Studio will offer new, built-in staging for

inhouse performances and presentations, creating more opportunities to

augment our choral music and instrumentation programs. Visual Arts will

have improved access to technology and integration with Performing Arts by

incorporating stage and costume design into the curriculum.

EARLY CHILDHOODBUILDING

restoration of the

the courtyard space to improve the outdoor experience and connection with

nature for our students and restore the Early Childhood building’s structure

and fixtures to improve energy efficiencies.

What we envision for the outdoor courtyard space is an extension of

our students’ learning, where they can engage with nature and science in

meaningful ways, benefitting from the creativity and freedom that outdoor

play inspires.

Originally a four-story brick townhouse called the Saltonstall Mansion,

the building at 30 Fairfield Street has served preschool children and their

families from as early as the 1930s. In 1987, with the merger of the Kingsley

School and Back Bay Montessori, the location has evolved into the Kingsley

Montessori School of today.

Over the years, the building has received updates periodically as Kingsley’s

primary physical asset. It now requires renovations to modernize the

physical facilities in order to improve energy efficiencies and preserve this

important historic landmark.

With your support, we will enhance

RESTORATION OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD BUILDING• Refurbishment of the outdoor courtyard, which will extend student

learning and enhance the outdoor experience through more science

• Installation of energy efficient, modern windows

• New roof installed

• Renovation of bathroom facilities with new fixtures

• Projected cost: $1 million

COMMITMENTyour

the necessary revenue for the Annual Fund to continue investing in faculty

and student programming and to provide operational support.

Giving to the Annual Fund is one of the most important ways to support

Kingsley. These contributions enrich every aspect of our community.

For students, the Annual Fund provides more opportunities to experience

and develop programs like the MMUN, the Appalachian Mountain Club

(AMC), Big MAC athletics, and capstone experiences such as Ocean’s

Classroom. Teachers have access to the latest professional development

offerings to advance their teaching and curriculum. Through a broad

range of campus events and guest lectures, Kingsley is able to offer our

parent community better resources and information about their children’s

development and more opportunities to learn from one another.

Tuition does not cover the full cost of operating the School. Kingsley’s

Annual Fund makes up the difference to ensure our students receive the best

learning opportunities and programs. The Annual Fund also allows us to

invest in our faculty and ensures current and future families can continue to

experience a Kingsley education.

With your support, we will raise

KINGSLEY’S ANNUAL FUND PROVIDES• Programming for students including capstone experiences

and Big MAC athletics

• Professional development for faculty and staff

• Curriculum development

• Classroom, and campus and facilities maintenance

• Operational support

• Goal: $1.2 million

Campaign is a unique and focused comprehen-sive fundraising effort that seeks to fulfill the aspirations of Kingsley’s educational mission. Through the end of the 2017 fiscal year, the School will continue to seek gifts and pledgesfrom parents, past parents, grandparents, faculty and staff, foundations, and friends to help us achieve our fundraising goal of $6.7 million. These pledges can be fulfilled over a multi-year period.

THE VOLUNTEER LED EVOLVE

EVOLVE CAMPAIGNAT A GLANCE

Exeter Expansion Fairfield Restoration Annual Fund FY16 & FY17 TOTAL COSTS $4,500,000 $1,000,000 $1,200,000 $6,700,000

Campaign Co-Chairs

Hal HessNiraj & Jill ShahBecky Kidder SmithJohn Soukas

Campaign Steering Committee (in formation)

Charlotte Hemr Ashley Jacobs

Renee DuChainey-Farkes, Head of School Kristi O’Connor, Director of Advancement

John PenaRobert ReillyKristina Stookey

THE CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP

For additional information, please contact Kristi O’Connor, Director of Advancement, at 617-226-4902 or atkoconnor@kingsley.org

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