RepoRt on philanthRopy2012–2013

Table of Contents

A Message from the Head of School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

About Ross Montessori School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Financial Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Annual Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Capital Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Fundraising Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Program & Operating Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Ross Family Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

407 Merrill ave. | Carbondale, Co 81623

www.rossmontessori.org | 970.963.7199

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The 2012-2013 school year was a strong one here at Ross Montessori School. We continue to grow as a school community and rely on our mission statement to guide us in all aspects of student learning:

The mission of Ross Montessori School (RMS) is to provide an atmosphere of academic excellence and positive discipline through Montessori teaching methods. We strive for high student achievement and will create competent, responsible and independent global citizens who are innovative problem-solvers.

Our students, from Kindergarten through 8th grade, are thriving in the Montessori environment and curriculum. Ross has been rated a “Performance” school by the Colorado Department of Education for the 2012-2013 school year, which places our school within the top 1/3 of all schools in the state of Colorado with regard to academic performance. At the elementary level, students are outperforming the geographic district in every subject by at least ten percentage points. Our dedicated and talented teachers and staff help our students achieve academic excellence each and every day.

Student enrollment was robust this past year with over 240 students, and we anticipate bringing in more new students to Ross to learn in this effective hands-on and experiential model of education.

Even though the BEST (Building Excellent Schools Today) grant funding did not work out last year, we are steadfast in our resolve to achieve our goal of a new school facility and to ensure our stability in the community for generations. I am so grateful for the effective and transparent leadership of our School Board of Directors and the support of the Mark Ross Montessori Foundation. With their energy and guidance, Ross is moving into a new and exciting chapter of our history!

Thank you to our entire Ross family – parents, grandparents, teachers, staff, alumni and friends. Your dedication – professionally, financially and through volunteering – helps to make our school of choice a shining example of the power of education!

Sincerely Yours,

Sonya HemmenHead of School

A Message From the Head Of School

ouR Mission

The mission of Ross Montessori School (RMS) is

to provide an atmosphere of academic excellence

and positive discipline through Montessori teaching

methods. We strive for high student achievement and

will create competent, responsible and independent

global citizens who are innovative problem-solvers.

ouR Vis ion foR eduCation

Our vision is to serve the educational needs of the

region by providing an authentic Montessori

education from Kindergarten through 8th grade to all

children regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual

orientation, or socioeconomic background.

Dr. Maria Montessori’s method of education is the

foundation of our vision. This method embraces

diversity and provides students with the framework

they need in order to prosper in multi-cultural

environments. Our “whole child” approach empowers

students to independently discover their own

solutions. The role of the school is to give students the

tools and challenges they require to meet their own

intellectual, emotional, social and physical needs.

We will nurture each student’s unique journey toward

knowledge. Our students learn to appreciate, embrace,

and capture the always surprising and infinite

possibilities of our world.

About Ross Montessori SchoolWe would like to thank the following board

members for their hours of volunteer time and commitment to the leadership of the school.

Ross MontessoRi sChool BoaRd of diReCtoRs 2012-2013Shelly Sheppick, PresidentMark Kavasch, Vice PresidentGreg Mohl, TreasurerAlan Cole, SecretaryTami CassettyGella Sutro

MaRk Ross MontessoRi foundation 2012-2013Robin Cole, PresidentRachel Hahn, Vice PresidentAnne Cerrone, Secretary/TreasurerMark Gotfredson Lisa RaleighAndrea Waldmann, Development Director

The Ross Montessori School Report on Philanthropy is published annually by the Development Office of the Mark Ross Montessori Foundation . We endeavor to be as accurate as possible in recognizing the generous support of the greater Ross Montessori School community and deeply apologize for any errors . So that we may accord proper recognition, please let us know if your name has been omitted or listed incorrectly by emailing ShapingOurFutureRMS@gmail .com .

This report contains information about contributions for the 2012-2013 fiscal year (July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013) .

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the histoRy of Ross MontessoRi sChool

RMS was named after Mark and Kathryn Ross, two highly respected Carbondale educators.

Together, they brought Montessori philosophy to the Roaring Fork Valley. Their love for children

and commitment to both the Montessori Method and the community are qualities that we

continue to honor.

RMS is a tuition-free, public charter school authorized by the Charter School Institute. We are

not part of the local Roaring Fork School District. We opened our doors in the fall of 2005 and

we are held to all of the same standards as any public school. All of our teachers are highly

qualified by the State. It is our goal to be an excellent academic institution as well as to promote

the development of personal skills, respect for self and others, self-motivation, independence,

creativity and a love of learning.

MaRk Ross MontessoRi foundation

The Mark Ross Montessori Foundation (MRMF) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) entity that exists

to provide financial support to the Ross Montessori School. The Foundation maintains and

distributes charitable donations for the school. MRMF is a separate entity from the Ross

Montessori School Board of Directors and meets quarterly.

Ross faMily assoCiation

The Ross Family Association (RFA) is organized to provide coordinated volunteer efforts for Ross

Montessori School. All family members of students at RMS are considered members of the Ross

Family Association. Parents play an integral role in keeping overall educational operating costs

down by volunteering in classrooms, serving hot lunch and organizing events.

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Gifts to the MaRk Ross MontessoRi foundation

Annual Fund $ 47,425

Operating Support $ 1,000

Program Support $ 800

Shaping Our Future Capital Campaign $ 460,859

Events $ 9,354

total $ 519,438

Financial Summary

Fund development plays a critical role in providing the financial resources to operate the school and to provide many enhancements to the learning environment. The RMS community made total donations in the amount of $519,438 for the 2012-2013 school year. (Capital Campaign Funds are held in reserve for our future building project.)

5%

1.80%

0.19%0.16%

finanCial suMMaRyRoss Montessori school (RMs) and Mark Ross Montessori foundation (MRMf)

ReVenues RMs MRMf

Per Pupil Revenue $ 1,420,026 Tuition and Fees $ 232,148 State, Federal and Other Sources $ 156,626 total ReVenues $ 1,808,800 $ 519,438 expendituRes

Instruction $ 1,013,879 Supporting Services $ 635,827 $ 105,193Capital Outlay $ 207,390total expendituRes $ 1,649,706 $ 312,583 Net Change in Fund Balance $ 159,094 $ 206,855Fund Balance Beginning of FY2012-13 (July 1, 2012) $ -67,346 $ 147,734Fund Balance Ending of FY2012-13 (June 30, 2013) $ 91,748 $ 354,589

9.13%

88.72%

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Contributions to the Annual Fund directly support Ross Montessori School’s operating budget. Annual Fund gifts underwrite the many tools and activities that support a well-rounded and vibrant education, including Montessori teaching materials, teaching assistants, music and art classes, foreign language instruction, outdoor education, technology, and more. The Annual Fund supports the educational environment in which excellent teaching and learning thrive.

The funding that RMS receives from the State of Colorado does not cover the entire cost of educating our students. Philanthropic giving helps close the gap, providing the School with a margin of excellence that enables us to offer one of the finest elementary educational experiences in the region.

Sara Berry and Karen Peirson led an extraordinary team of volunteers to raise over $47,425 for the 2012-2013 Ross Montessori School Annual Fund.

Annual Fund

annual fund leadeRshipSara Berry & Karen Peirson

2012-2013 Annual Fund Co-Chairs

Robin Cole & Shelly Sheppick

2012-2013 Leadership Circle Co-Chairs

Robyn Scott

2012-2013 Grandparent Chair

Class Captainskindergarten ClassesTanya BaldwinMarcella KnableAbby LavyAlyssa Reindel

lower elementary ClassesMonica BrinsonAdriana BrownKelleigh CondonRobyn Cruze-HarringtonJon Nell Loux-ReedsSarah MooreJackie Skoric

upper elementary ClassesGina BetleyLisa CohenElizabeth MalloyCarolyn Williams

Middle school ClassJenny Ayers

spanish speaking familiesRosana GarciaJanette Rojo

Gift CateGoRies

Sopris Peak .................$5,000+

Prince Creek ................$2,500 - $4,999

Mushroom Rock ........$1,500 - $2,499

Red Hill ........................$1,000 - $1,499

Spring Gulch ...............$500 - $999

Rodeo ...........................$250 - $499

Nature Park .................to $249

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sopRis peak ($5,000+)

Alan & Robin ColeGiora & Rachel Hahn

pRinCe CReek ($2,500 - $4,999)

David & Ellen BrooksCarlene Murphy

MushRooM RoCk($1,500 - $2,499)

Jay Harrington & Jennifer BabiakLance Luckett & Leslie LamontSarah Moore

Red hill ($1,000 - $1,499)

Steve & Jenny AyersMichael & Tami CassettyCharlie & Megan CookScott & Sonya HemmenJeff & Kimberly KelleyGreg & Caroline MohlJames & Mildred HicksonStu Urfrig & Shelly Sheppick

spRinG GulCh($500 - $999)

Eric & Sara BerryMike & Monica BrinsonMichael & Natalie CarricarteWayne & Wendy ElliottScott & Sharon PopeDuane & Lisa RaleighCraig & Robyn ScottGary & Barbara SorensenRod & Gina StrykerTroy & Cher Vincent

Annual Fund Contributors

Rodeo ($250 - $499)

Avalanche RanchDave & Gina BetleyKelleigh CondonJoseph & Damie ElsenLarry & Phoebe GruelMark Kavasch & Susan LauRay & Marcella KnableErnie & Barbara KollarJeff & Amanda Leahy

Brian & Janis LeasureOlle & Anne LindgrenThomas & Shelby MorganMike & Martha RoseTaylor & Cindy SersonBrigette Small FamilyPaul & Gabriella SutroCharles S. & Eleanor T. von StadeChris & Andrea WaldmannGreg & Carolyn Williams

natuRe paRk (to $249)

AnonymousDiane AhlstromJamie & Evelia AndradeBaldwin FamilyBank of Colorado in honor of

Ross Family AssociationLowell & Peg BellDavid & Karen BetleyBetsy's Barefoot BooksBig Hoss GrillBerit Bjerke-DanielsChristopher & Cindy BlachlyMike & Jenny BouchetSeth Brown & Adriana Pevec BrownJose Castillon & Paloma ZaragozaCerrone FamilyClaudia CraneSusan CuseoJoe & Kristin DavisWally De BequeCamilla FayBilly & Lori GavetteJeff & Christine GodfreadJim & Rene GoheryJorge Gomez-Felix &

Victoria Mata-SerafinaScott & Stacy GrimmCarl & Donna GruelJose Gutierrez & Adriana SerafinShawn & Carrie HaberernJohn & Jane HaggertyGiora & Rachel Hahn in honor of

Luke Lavy & Tim Finley's BirthdaysTimothy Harrington &

Robyn Cruze-HarringtonKent & Amy HarveyNeal & Denise HenleyDoug Hill & Alexis KarolidesBetsy HokeAsha Ironwood

David KanzerDouglas KidderOran & Maureen KirkpatrickKen & Sue KrehbielLavelle FamilyMick & Abby LavyRobert & Marna LeasureJoe & Melissa LottMalloy FamilyJoan MatrangaMalcolm & Betsy McMichaelMathew Miller & Erica EppersonMatt & Heather NieslanikKayo & Jennifer OgilbyMaeve O'Donnell PaxEric & Karen PeirsonJohn & Catherine PlacekAngelica Ramos LechugaSally ReedsArthur Reeds & Jon Nell Loux-ReedsDavid & Alyssa ReindelGabe & Angie RileyColleen RomingerArthur & Maureen RothmanTom & Leslie SchramerRobyn Scott ScherrerRobert & Lynne SersonCloud & Cally ShadowshotSkoric FamilyJohn & Fiona SmollenStarr Snead, Advancement ConnectionsMario Tellechea & Ana TapiaTesoro FamilyJack & Jill ThomasPeter Tibbetts & Rochelle SmithChristopher & Amber TrzcinskiWillliam & Gladys TrzcinskiJeff Walz & Dana DwyerJenny Williams

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The Leadership Giving Circle is a group of donors who have given to the Ross Montessori School Annual Fund 2012-2013 at a level of $1,000 or above. We honor this group and thank them for their generous contributions of $32,500 to this year’s Annual Fund.

ContRiButoRs Steve & Jenny AyersDavid & Ellen BrooksMichael & Tami CassettyAlan & Robin ColeCharlie & Megan CookGiora & Rachel HahnJay Harrington & Jennifer BabiakScott & Sonya HemmenJames S. & Mildred H. HicksonJeff & Kimberly KelleyLance Luckett & Leslie LamontGreg & Caroline MohlSarah MooreCarlene MurphyStu Urfrig & Shelly Sheppick

ContRiButoRs Michael & Tami CassettyAlan & Robin ColeScott & Sonya HemmenMark Kavasch & Susan LauGreg & Caroline MohlPaul & Gella Sutro

Leadership Giving Circle

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Gifts In Memory of Jerry Urfrig

Parent Participation

Parent participation in the Annual Fund is an important measure of the success of the campaign. High participation shows the broader community that we believe in our school and strengthens the school’s position when applying for grants, loans and other forms of external funding. We are pleased that parent participation in the 2012-2013 Annual Fund reached 60%. We thank each and every parent for your Annual Fund gift, and strive to reach 100% parent participation with future campaigns.

paRent ContRiButoRsSteve & Jenny AyersEric & Sara BerryDave & Gina BetleyChristopher & Cindy BlachlyMike & Jenny BouchetMike & Monica BrinsonDavid & Ellen BrooksSeth Brown & Adriana Pevec BrownMichael & Tami CassettyJose Castillon & Paloma ZaragozaCerrone FamilyAlan & Robin ColeKelleigh CondonClaudia CraneJoe & Kristin DavisJoseph & Damie ElsenCamilla FayBilly & Lori GavetteJeff & Christine GodfreadJorge Gomez-Felix & Victoria Mata-SerafinaScott & Stacy GrimmLarry & Phoebe GruelShawn & Carrie HaberernGiora & Rachel HahnTimothy Harrington & Robyn Cruze-Harrington

Kent & Amy HarveyScott & Sonya HemmenDoug Hill & Alexis KarolidesAsha IronwoodDavid KanzerRay & Marcella KnableErnie & Barbara KollarLavelle FamilyMick & Abby LavyJeff & Amanda LeahyBrian & Janis LeasureOlle & Anne LindgrenJoe & Melissa LottLance Luckett & Leslie LamontMalloy FamilyMalcolm & Betsy McMichaelMathew Miller & Erica EppersonGreg & Caroline MohlSarah MooreThomas & Shelby MorganMatt & Heather NieslanikKayo & Jennifer OgilbyEric & Karen PeirsonJohn & Catherine PlacekScott & Sharon PopeDuane & Lisa RaleighAngelica Ramos Lechuga

Arthur Reeds & Jon Nell Loux-ReedsDavid & Alyssa ReindelCraig & Robyn ScottRobyn Scott ScherrerRobert & Lynn SersonTaylor & Cindy SersonCloud & Cally ShadowshotSkoric FamilyBrigette Small FamilyRod & Gina StrykerPaul & Gella SutroMario Tellechea & Ana TapiaPeter Tibbetts & Rochelle SmithStu Urfrig & Shelly SheppickTroy & Cher VincentChris & Andrea WaldmannJeff Walz & Dana DwyerGreg & Carolyn Williams

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We are especially appreciative of gifts from friends and family members. These generous patrons of Ross Montessori School understand the value of our exceptional educational program and the benefit that our students and school bring to the larger community.

GRandpaRents and faMilyAnonymousDiane AhlstromLowell & Peg BellDavid & Karen BetleyWayne & Wendy ElliottJim & Rene GoheryCarl & Donna GruelJohn & Jane HaggertyJames S. & Mildred H. HicksonMark Kavasch & Susan LauRobert & Marna LeasureCarlene MurphySally ReedsColleen RomingerRobert & Lynne SersonGary & Barbara SorensenCharles S. & Eleanor T. von Stade

aluMni paRentsSusan Cuseo

faCult y and staffJeff & Christine GodfreadShawn & Carrie HaberernScott & Sonya HemmenJenny Williams

fRiends of RossAvalanche RanchBank of ColoradoBetsy's Barefoot BooksBig Hoss GrillWally De BequeBetsy HokeOran & Maureen KirkpatrickJoan MatrangaStarr Snead, Advancement ConnectionsJack & Jill Thomas

Support from Family and Friends

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A NEW HOME FOR ROSS MONTESSORI

Capital Campaign

shapinG ouR futuRe: a neW hoMe foR Ross MontessoRi

Ross Montessori School (RMS) is pursuing funding for the construction of a new school facility because our present location and facilities do not adequately support our outstanding educational program. A new facility will enable us to attract and retain the very best teachers and will allow us to offer exceptional programming to an even broader population of students.

In 2012, RMS applied for a BEST (Building Excellent Schools Today) grant, a program of the Colorado Department of Education, and was approved for a grant of $12 million, with a matching requirement of $1 million. Through tremendous generosity from the Ross community and beyond, we were able to raise the necessary matching funds, but unfortunately, we were not able to meet the state’s requirements for the land purchase, and did not receive final funding.

RMS applied for a BEST grant in 2013, and while we were approved as an alternate, we did not receive final funding. Through this challenging process, our community of parents, grandparents and friends has stayed strong and dedicated to our goal of building a new school. The RMS Board of Directors continues to diligently pursue additional funding sources so that we may begin building our new school facility.

The Shaping Our Future capital campaign began in 2009. Through support from parents, grandparents and community members, RMS raised $460,859 in the 2012-2013 school year, which brought the capital campaign fund balance to a total of $615,696 in gifts received at the end of June, 2013. Additional pledges in the amount of $570,060 were made in 2012-13, bringing the cumulative total of gifts and pledges to the Shaping Our Future Capital campaign to $1,185,756 at the fiscal year end 2012-13.

Note: All capital campaign funds are held in reserve for our future building project.

For additional information about the Shaping Our Future capital campaign please visit www.shapingourfutureRMs.com.

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$250,000+

Anonymous GrandparentAnonymous

$100,000 - $249,999

The Wexner Family

$50,000 - $99,999

Alan & Robin ColeUrfrig Family

$25,000 - $49,999

Anonymous

$10,000 - $24,999

AnonymousSteve & Jenny AyersChris Beebe, Jr.M. Scott Bromwell, Jr.David & Ellen BrooksCharlie & Megan CookGiora & Rachel HahnNicholas & Inga KarolidesDrs. Stephen & Rebecca LairdGreg & Caroline MohlSarah MoorePediatric PartnersLeelee von Stade & Tito Liotta

$5,000 - $9,999

Eric & Sara BerryMichael & Tami CassettyJeff & Kimberly KelleyBobby & Tammy MclellandSummers MooreProud Ross Teachers & StaffRoss Family AssociationRobert & Lynne SersonTaylor & Cindy Serson

$2,500 - $4,999

AnonymousVernon & Patricia Brinson in honor

of Malia BrinsonTodd & Anne CerroneCatherine GildorCharles & Sandy Israel in honor

of Ari Hahn, GrandsonMark Kavasch & Susan LauTim & Elizabeth Malloy

$1,000 - $4,999

AnonymousStephen & Carla BerryDave & Gina BetleyBlachly FamilyRobert & Ann BonnetteMike & Monica BrinsonBeverly ChernoffJoe & Kristin DavisBill & Lori GavetteShawn, Carrie & Jonathan HaberernElaine H. Harvey in honor

of Lyla & Tatym HarveyKent & Amy HarveyKarla HerboldJames & Mildred Hickson in honor

of Drs. Ellen & David BrooksTom & Karen HillDouglas Hill & Alexis KarolidesRichard & Diane KnutsonErnie & Barbara KollarCharles & Mary Kottich in honor

of Charles & Mary WilliamsMegan & Finnian LeahyLance Luckett & Leslie LamontMike & Nancy McMichael in honor

of Dean & Andrew McMichaelDave & Stephanie MunkRobert H. Murphy in honor

of Tami CassettyKayo & Jennifer OgilbyEric & Karen Peirson

Mark Price & Jessica Berger in honor of Chloe & Lira Price

Duane & Lisa RaleighBarbara ReeseJames Surls & Charmaine LockeHarry & Cathryn Voss in honor

of Bob SimpsonChris & Andrea Waldmann

Scott & Sharon PopeJason & Victoria Powell in honor

of Tanner PowellStephen & Betty Prout in honor

of Mandi Prout & in memory of Mike Prout

Riley FamilyWill RossRothman FamilyRudd ConstructionLynn Russell Advised Fund at Aspen

Community FoundationChris Sapp & Carolyn FisherSchramer FamilyCraig & Robyn ScottRobert & Cheryl ScottWilliam Small in honor

of Brigette SmallFelicity SmithGary & Barbara SorensenRod & Gina StrykerPeter Tibbetts & Rochelle SmithScott & Steph TimothyJohn & Theresa TraulDon & Kathy VanDevanderTroy & Cher VincentJohn VoorheesGregory & Carolyn WilliamsPatricia Godwin Willimon in memory

of Dr. Eugene P. Willimon, Jr.

Capital Campaign Contributors Includes Gifts & Pledges: July 2009 – June 2013

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to $999

Anonymous in honor of Keanen Bell

Anonymous in honor of Rio & Ze Pina

Anonymous in honor of Nicole & Nolan Peirson

Anonymous in honor of Valeria Rojo

Anonymous (6)Aurelio Aguilar & Martha RamirezAaron & Jodi AhlstromRoy & Kathy AltmanMelody AndersonJamie Andrade & Evelia CastilloPat ApelianGreg & Kathy Askins in honor

of The HemmensB&H Contractors in honor

of Denise GianinettiMiranda Ballentine in honor

of Ashlan & Willow StolleyBank of America

Matching Gift ProgramGeorge & Beverly BarkerChristopher Barnes in honor

of Sonya HemmenJohnny & Audrey BauhanRomey & Tami Bell in honor

of Keanan BellSkip & Kay Bell in honor of

Our Grandson Colton MesnerPaul BellinJerrie Bentley in honor

of Alec & Aiden SloanStephen & Jo BershenyiDavid & Karen Betley in honor

of Jordan & Jake BetleyBishop Plumbing & HeatingBlack KiteRonald & Jean Blair in honor

of Caroline & Alex WaldmannRichard Blake in honor

of Nicole & Nolan PeirsonRick Blauvelt & Candace GoodwinDan & Pat Bonior

Jeanne Bonnette BarnesMichael & Jennifer BouchetMorey & Carol Brooks in honor

of Watts BrooksWatts BrooksHoward & Ellen BrousBrown FamilySusan BurgerJere & Leslie BurnsMichael Caplin in honor

of Tanya Baldwin & Debbie Hirshberg Noone

Brooke Serson CernonokAndrea Chacos & Sarah ShookAlan ChernoffRay & Teena CheshireChildren’s House on the

Roaring ForkBrenda ChristensenJohn & Nancy Cole in honor

of Anna & Jillian ColeVictoria ColeKaye C. CondonKelleigh CondonMarilyn Cool in honor

of Dillon & Morgan LeasureRon & Jane CorcilloWoodrow & Angela Cosper

in honor of Gabe & Hollis SersonBarbie CottrellSteve & Janice CrowleyGretchen CurtisSusan Cuseo in honor

of Mark RossDon & Jennifer CutrightJames DausSteven & Sandy Dean,

The Dayton Foundation in honor of Mandi Prout

Jack & Barbara Della-BittaDon DinnervilleKeith & Carri DolinDave & Sharon Drechsler in

honor of The Godfread Family

John & Barbara Dwyer in honor of Oliver Dwyer-Walz

Suzanne EllerSilas & Rachel ElliottJoseph & Damie ElsenLianne EscherLee Ann EustisEric Faas & Kristin DiBernardoThomas & Darlynn FellmanGrace, Jasmine, Thalia Ferguson

& David FinleyRobert & Shirley Francis in honor

of Molly HemmenRob & Connie Friesen in honor

of Dean & Andy McMichaelFroelicher FamilyBrian & Rebecca FullerArlette GallardoJeanna Gallegos, Hair BarJack & Glynda Gausnell in honor

of Malia & Marlee BrinsonDave & Judy GodfreadJim & Rene Gohery in honor

of Doone & Seamus GoheryJim Gohery & Amber Crowley

in honor of Doone & Seamus Gohery

Wally & Kristen GrahamMoses & Heather GreengrassMark GriceGriffin FamilyScott & Stacy GrimmGarrett GunterGiora & Rachel Hahn in honor

of Lucas Berry’s BirthdayYaffa & Yoram HahnHale FamilyKirsten HardyTimothy Harrington &

Robyn Cruze-HarringtonGlen & Susan HarrisLyla & Tatym Harvey, & Julie Lang

in honor of Lyla HarveyDoreen Herriott

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Rosalyn Hill in honor of Liam & Kai Hill

Mark HindsJoe HissGary & Jennifer HolmgrenMary HoulihanJamie & Jennetta HowellLuis Huerta & Elizabeth BurgosAnakeesta & Sage Ironwood

& Frida RojoDeb JacksonCurt JohnsonLesa Johnson-MartinezMats Jonsson PhotographyMindy KaegebeinDavid KanzerRobert & Beverly KavaschJay KeeshanMichael & Julie KennedyPeter Kent & Nita Lescher in

memory of Herbert F. LescherDouglas KidderDavid T. KirkpatrickOran & Maureen KirkpatrickDebra & Ed KitsonCarol KleinRay & Marcella KnableJohn & Marcy KneiperCarole Wolfe Korngold in honor

of Janice Kirkpatrick ForbesGrandma ‘Moe’ Kraemer in

honor of Jimmy ElsenMitchell KraemerKen & Sue KrehbielNancy LajoyMartin & Alice LancasterStephen & Randall LavelleMick & Abby LavyArlette LawyerMary LehrmanFelicia LewisJill LibbyDave & Tiffany LindenbergMichael & Jenifer Lindsay

Robert Little in honor of The Hemmens

Lott Family in honor of Paris, Mercedes & Olivia Lott

Walter & Mieke LozanoNed LucksLulubelleKathy MacGowan in honor

of Janice ForbesChris & Ami MaesCarlin MallmanClaire MalloyJoan Matranga in honor

of Nolan & Nicole PeirsonEddy McClureDavid & Joan McGavockMark & Sarah McGuinessMcMichael FamilyCarl MeitlerDavid & Shannon MeyerJesse Miller & Maureen MullerJack & Caryl MohlThomas & Shelby MorganElizabeth MoyerRonald & Sandra MoyerMt. Sopris RotaryMaggie Mueller in honor

of Mandi ProutBrian & Elizabeth MurphyAlejandro, Wendy &

Jimmy NakagawaMatt & Heather NieslanikDebora Noone in honor

of Walker BaldwinElliot & Caroline Norquist in honor

of Gabe, Hollis & Florence SersonChuck & Meredith OgilbyOldham FamilyJudith OlesenCharlie & Alice Parker in honor

of Nicole & Nolan PeirsonDavid & Priscilla ParkerGary & Fiona PaxChris & Vicki Peterson

Bette PietschJohn & Catherine PlacekAudrey PodlPhyllis Povell in honor

of Kai & Jaymin KanzerR&A EnterprisesJack Real & Sue LavinArthur Reeds & Jon Nell Loux-ReedsGeorge & Alicia Reidenbach in honor

of Sonya HemmenRichard & Phyllis ReindelDavid & Alyssa Reindel,

Evergreen EventsReneker FamilyJose Rodelas & Guadalupe SalvidrezRichard & Charlotte Romano in honor

of Magnus KnableColleen Rominger in memory

of James B. Rominger, Sr.Nancy Kraemer RosenbergEdward & Sandra Rosenberger in honor

of Mary & Ken Ross and in memory of Jeanne & Thomas Rosenberger

Kathryn RossJoel Rowland & Shobhan PorterSal & Becky RubinoRyan FamilyMaira SanchezMarisela SantiagoScherer FamilyJames Scherrer & Robyn Scott ScherrerBob & Tina SchraderMary SchramerTam & Sue ScottJohn Serson in honor

of Gabe & Hollis SersonMichael & Jennifer ShanksLogan ShanksIvan & Jackie SkoricIvan & Lisa Skoric in honor

of Lars & Analise SkoricJim & Linda Smith in honor

of Nicole & Nolan PeirsonJohn & Fiona Smollen

Capital Campaign Contributors Includes Gifts & Pledges: July 2009 – June 2013

(to $999 Continued)

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in-kind donationsAsha Ironwood, Ironwood GlassworksDebbie Patrick, Promotional ConceptsChristine Randolph

Katie Stiffler in honor of Gabe & Hollis Serson

Tim & Ann Stolley in honor of Ashlan & Willow StolleyJon & Wendy SunshineJody SwaniganCourtney TedroweEryka TeischMario Tellechea & Ana TapiaScott & Laurel TesoroPatricia Thirlby in honor of Anna & Jillian ColeArmand & Nancy ThomasJack & Jill Thomas in honor of Sonya HemmenKale TibbettsDebbie ToddMichael Totten & Jill LancelotChris & Amber TrzcinskiPapa & GG TrzinskiEllie Urfrig & Cassidy CookBronze UrfrigSara ValleriePeter VitakisRoula VitakisBill WalshJeff Walz & Dana DwyerMike & Chip WellsKeith WhitescarverScott WhitworthCharles & Mary WilliamsGareth & Vivian Williams in memory of Suzie WilliamsJohn & Paula Williams in honor of Luke & Sage WilliamsCliff & Kristen Willimon in honor of Gabe & Hollis SersonKristy Willison, The Pampered ChefJoyce Woltman in honor of The Cerrone Children,

Hank & GusLeonard Wood & Stephanie EnglishMary Jo Wright

(to $999 Continued)

Ross Montessori School hosted many events during the school year to help support our students and the Shaping Our Future capital campaign. Thank you to all the talented volunteers who made these events and fundraisers possible, which contributed a total of $9,355 to the Shaping Our Future capital campaign.

t-shiRts and tote BaGs In September, Robyn Cruze-Harrington, one of our ambitious parent volunteers, coordinated the sale of Ross T-shirts and tote bags to students and families, raising $1,474 for the capital campaign.

fashion fundRaiseR In October, dedicated parents Mandy Owensby and Jennifer Babiak organized a Fashion Fundraiser held at Bonfire Coffee Shop on Main Street in Carbondale. A generous donation from an Aspen clothing retailer helped raise $5,828 for the capital campaign.

MusiC ReCeption Also in October, one of our amazing kinder teachers, June Fox, hosted a music reception in her home where her husband and other musicians performed, raising $294 for the capital campaign.

aRt fundRaiseR In November, RMS art teacher, Rochelle Norwood coordinated the RMS Art Fundraiser. Students created original artwork and their families purchased items like coffee mugs, water bottles and tote bags imprinted with the children’s creations. This raised a total of $1,147 for the capital campaign.

holiday BazaaR In December, RMS held a Holiday Bazaar at Bonfire Coffee Shop, organized by Jennifer Babiak. We invited a dozen artisans to sell their crafts, and they donated a portion of their profits to RMS, raising a total of $612 for the capital campaign.

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Capital Campaign Fundraising Events

Program and Operating Funds

Gifts made in support of school operating expenses and special programs help the school in very specific ways. We are appreciative of these gifts that many times are made when an urgent need arises or when a key program needs funding.

pRoGRaM fund ContRiButoRsMichael & Natalie Carricarte, Matching Gift for Roatan FundraiserDavid Pietsch & Margaret Corcillo, Science Program

opeRatinG fund ContRiButoRsGail N. Anderson, Faculty Training

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Ross Family Association

The Ross Family Association (RFA) is a service organization that aims to make the everyday experience at Ross Montessori School as enjoyable, rewarding and enriching as possible for students, faculty and staff through volunteer efforts and parent involvement.

In April, the Ross Family Association and Jennetta Howell, Ross music and drama teacher organized the second Ross’ Got Talent Showcase at Third Street Center’s Pac3 auditorium. RMS students showed off their talents from singing and dancing, to poetry and magic acts. A “Cake Ross” raffle and silent auction rounded out the evening and raised $6,485 for the RFA.

Thank you to all the students who bravely participated, Jennetta Howell, the Ross Family Association and Marcy Kneiper who organized the "Cake Ross" and silent auction.

Here is a list of all the activities that the RFA helped organize in 2012-2013:• Holiday Bake Sale• Ross’ Got Talent Show Silent Auction & Cake Ross• Mountain Fair Cantina• Poinsettia Sale• Book Fairs• Box Tops• Teacher Appreciation Week

The money raised by the RFA through these activities totaled $9,633 which is used by the RFA to support school activities. Note that these funds are managed by the RFA and are not included in the Foundation donations.

In 2012-13 a portion of the the RFA funds, $6,500 was donated to purchase laptop computers for Ross Montessori School, which are used by students in classrooms every day.

Thank you to all the families who volunteered their time to the RFA to help our school be the best it can be.

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in-kind donoRs to s ilent auCtionAce Hardware of CarbondaleLynn AliyaAlpine BankAspen Glen ClubAspen Harley DavidsonAspen Maintenance SupplyAspen Recreation CenterAspen Santa Fe BalletAspen Skiing CompanyAvalon SalonAveda SalonBallentine CollectionBank of Colorado - El JebelBasalt PrintingBetsy's Barefoot BooksBishop Plumbing & HeatingBlazing AdventuresBob's BowsJenny BouchetJoy BouchetBrunaleschi's Pizza

(donated by Vincent Family)Carbondale Recreation CenterChristine Kruger JewelryCity Market - CarbondaleCoredination, A Movement StudioCrown Mountain ParkCrystal River SpasCulligan WaterDomino's PizzaEagle Crest Nursery

El JebowlEpperson ArtworksFireplace CompanyCarolyn FisherGallegos CorporationGame Changers' CoachGandhi RestaurantGlenwood Center for the ArtsGlenwood Hot SpringsGlenwood Springs Rec CenterGlenwood Vaudeville RevueGreen DivaHaberern FamilyMolly HemmenHill Enterprises, LLCHotel JeromeIn & Out Driving SchoolIronwood GlassworksJimmy'sKenichiKTM of AspenLongevity HandbagMatsuhisaMoe's Southwest GrillMolly Gibson LodgeMr. VacRed Hill Animal Health CenterRedstone InnRegis SalonRivendell Sod FarmRiver Valley Ranch Golf Club

Ross Montessori School BoardRoss Montessori Teachers:

Kindergarten Lower Elementary Middle School Specials Upper Elementary

Roaring Fork ClubRocky Mountain Chocolate FactoryLaura SeguraSeven-ElevenJackie SkoricSnowmass Recreation CenterSopris ChiropracticSpice It UpStage DoorSubwaySummers Moore PhotographySunburst Car CareTown of Carbondale Police Dept.Viceroy SnowmassViceroy SpaWells Fargo - CarbondaleWhole Foods MarketWillits General StoreYampah Spa

Ross Family Association Contributors

steeRinG CoMMitteeSonya Hemmen, Faculty Representative Marcy Kneiper, Events Team LeaderRandall Lavelle, Ambassador & Communications Team LeaderMelissa Lott, Fundraising Team LeaderElizabeth Malloy, Library Team Leader

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Ross Montessori school | 407 Merrill avenue | Carbondale, Co 81623 | www.rossmontessori.org | 970.963.7199 Mark Ross Montessori foundation | p.o. Box 521 | Carbondale, Co 81623-0521