Our Lady of Mercy

Catholic School

2012-13

Annual Report of Giving

As we approach summer vacation, it seems fitting for us to reflect back on the year in grati-tude for all of the amazing blessings our Lord has bestowed upon our community during the 2012-2013 school year. One of the most incredible gifts was the success of our school's first annual giving campaign. More than 80% of our families participated, and the Annual Appeal raised more than $280,000 for technology and professional development.

Your generosity clearly communicates how much you believe in our school and how invested you are in your children's education. Your support of the school through the Annual Appeal has significantly impacted the amount of learning going on in our classrooms.

This report provides details of how Annual Appeal dollars were spent to improve the quality of education at Our Lady of Mercy. Our focus groups, interviews and surveys resulted in the deci-sion to dedicate our funds to areas that would affect student learning in the classroom. The technology and professional development provided by your gifts has increased student learn-ing this year and will continue to do so for years to come.

Thank you again for your incredible generosity! I am looking forward to another great year in 2013-2014. May the Lord bless your families during summer vacation.

In Christ,

Brian Moscona

From Our Principal

ANNUAL APPEAL EXPENDITURES / $243,634.32

Funds are spent when pledges are fulfilled. Some pledges are not expected to be fulfilled until June, 2013.

TECHNOLOGY / $206,871.79

24 Promethean Boards with student response system; 30 Apple MacBook Laptops; 7 Apple iMac Desktops; 20 iPads; 10 iPad Smart Covers; 18 Toshiba RAM laptop upgrades; 1 Apple Airport Base Station; Flat Screen TV for Apple lab; 2 Mini Macs; 1 Bretford Sync Cart for iPads; 4 Hitachi Projectors; Software

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / $19,314.00

Promethean Board Training (23); Orton Gillingham Training (12) ; Common Core Workshop Series (7); NCEA in Houston, TX (4);

Handwriting Without Tears (2); Masters in Theology, Notre Dame Seminary (1); Cooper Institute Kinetics Workshop (1);

“A Busy Teacher’s Guide to Technology Tools and Activities for Little Folks” (1); Amazing Centers, Games, and Activities to Encourage Thinking and Innovation in Your Classroom (1);

Network Training (1); Symposium on Internationalization and Education (1) ; Rigor and Writing (2); Curriculum Theory Project Curriculum Camp (1);

Diocesan Educators Gathering (All faculty); Evangelizing Youth (3); Theology of the Body for Teens (2); “How to Impact Student Achievement and Make a Difference (5); Early Childhood Music Workshop (1)

BUSINESS EXPENSES / $17,448.53

Printing; Postage; Administrative Costs; Credit Card Fees

TOTAL PLEDGES / $283,544.62

Annual Appeal Projects

Students utilized the new tools integrated into the classrooms during the 2012-13 school year. Promethean Boards were installed in all Kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms.

From Our Chair Couple

We would like to thank Mr. Moscona for leading us with his BOLD VISION. We are grateful for the team of staff members who worked swiftly to meet Annual Appeal deadlines, the dedica-tion of the faculty and staff who participated at 100%, and the volunteers who were instru-mental in executing this fundraising effort. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the fami-lies who believe in our school's mission and have made a BRIGHT FUTURE for our children a reality. It has been a pleasure to serve as the Annual Appeal Chair Couple. We look forward to wit-nessing your charitable donations being put to good use with the purchase of advanced tech-nology and professional development opportunities in the near future. God bless, Marty and Claesi McCrary

Annual Appeal Donors

Mr. Leo Abadie, Sr. Eddie and Carmel Acosta Laurie Aicklen Muyiwa and Angela Akinniyi Jean Albarado Jared and Jamie Albritton Barry and Carolyn Alexander Jeremy Alford and Karron Clark Shawn and Courtney Allen Kelli Alligood Mr. and Mrs. Brent Altazin Mr. and Mrs. James Amedee David Anders and Effie Branton David and Stephanie Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Andre Lyle and Lisa Andre Frankie and Angela Andrus Jeff and Kim Angers Kimberly Arcement Alton Ardoin Frank and Courtney Ardoin Maria Arnaiz Assurance Financial Denise Atol Glenn and Tracy Audiffred Stephen and Arlene Audiffred Brock Avery Kevin and Louise Babin Ray and Joan Babin Chad and Christy Bacas Ron and Elizabeth Bajon Ashley Banks Louis and Lauren Barfield Tim and Nan Barfield Gordon and Valerie Bargas Chris and Christie Baron Jeanne Barreca Eric and Jill Barrilleaux Ronald and Melanie Bauder Jeff and Cherie Baudier

Ken and Mary Beadle Bryan and Dawn Beale Marie-Louise Bell Vincent Bella Lee and Maria Bellue Mr. and Mrs. William Benedetto Sam and Anne Bergeron Mandy Bergeron Josh and Rachelle Berkley Peggy Bernard Megan Berthelot Ritchie and Katherine Bertrand Vincent and Jodie Bertrand Ricky and Jayuana Bickham Joey and Eric Bielkiewicz Corinne Blache Greg and Lynn Blache Gregory and Cindy Blache Jeffrey and Kayren Blanchard Ms. Loretta Blanchard David and Toni Blouin Col. and Mrs. James Blouin Dr. Kenneth and Dixie Blue Owen and Linda Boothe Lauren Bordelon Bobby and Kristi Boudreaux Brennan and Becky Bourg Martha M. Bourg Joe and Louise Bowie Angelia Bowlin Alan and Kristy Boxberger Leon Braud Mr. Leon P. Braud, Jr. Dale and Martha Brazzle Bertha Breaux Breck and JoAnn Breaux Alexis Breedlove Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brewer Frank and Donna Brian Jeryn Briggs

Haze and Sara Brignac Robert and Virginia Brocato Kent and Kathy Broha Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Broussard Dr. and Mrs. Redfield Bryan Mr. and Mrs. J. Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Bueche Andrew and Crystal Burkhalter Genevieve Burr Mari Buzbee Patricia Byrd Charlotte Caldwell Monica Canova David and Murphy Carley Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Carmouche, Jr. George and Carol Carrigan John and Kelly Carter Barry and Monica Carville Jeff Casey Mr. and Mrs. Randall Cashio Tricia Cassano Paul and Lisa Catalanatto Theresa Celestin Scott and Katherine Chenevert Wayne and Connie Cheng William Cheramie William and Erica Chisholm Michelle Christopher Mark and Rebecca Christofferson Clay and Amanda Clark Renie Clark Mr. and Mrs. Michael Clary Corey and Kirsten Clebert Blake and Laura Coffey William and Gloria Coffey Charles and Mary Coghlan Carla Colbert Jarrod and Winnefred Coniglio Shawn and Felicia Cooper Chris and Shana Cordell

Megan Cox Gretchen Crow Pamelia Cuccia George Cunningham Rocky and Kynlee Cunningham Lawrence and Georgina Cutrone Larry and Sylvia Dailey Alex Dalmau Tino and Terry Dalmau Chaillie and Jeanne Daniel Mr. and Mrs. John L. Daniel Tom and Sheree Daniel Angela Daquanno James and Erin Dartez Wesley and Kristine Davis Wade and Chelsea Day Mr. Edgar Dayries Kevin and Maria Dean Peggy Dean Karen Deen Jeff and Michelle Decoteau Mr. and Mrs. Hallie DeLage, Jr. Randall and Deana DeLage Mr. and Mrs. John Delatin Joe and Katy Delaune Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Delaune John and Terry DeMarche Bob and Bridget DeSilva Tonya DeSoto Mark and Tonya DeSoto Troy and Brenda DiBenedetto Ms. Helen Dicharry John and Tyleen Didier Mr. and Mrs. John DiNome Michael and Bliss DiVincenti Michael and Renee Donahue Marie Donaldson Liz Doyle Brent and Cynthia Duet Carl and Cassandra Duke

Thomas and Diane Duncan Keely Dupuy Daniel and Patricia Duvic Victor and Angela Eaglin William and Sandra Eaglin Kaylon and Stephanie Easton Prados Eckert Jeffrey and Shelly Esnard Dennis Estis Tim and Mary Glen Etue Britt and Layne Evans Mr. and Mrs. E. Jakob Fakouri Donald and Linda Falcon Mrs. Charles Favre Scott and Joan Ferguson Wilson and Chapreca Fields David and Maggie Finley Veronica Finucane Peter and Christine Fletcher Cynthia Floyd Scot and Ellen Floyd Ashley Fontenot Joel and Kelly Forbes Lisa Ford Bill and Eloise Foster James and Jo Ellen Frederick Laura Frederick Mrs. Jaqueline Freeman Andre and Fran Fremaux Roland M. Fryou Roland and Elise Fryou David and Brandi Furr Nessie Galliano Kimberly Garcia Robert and Laine Garner Ken and Stacy Garrett

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gasperecz Kent and Shannon Gasperecz Constance Gaston Clark Gaudin Charlie and Emily Gauthier Chris and Laura Gautreaux Glenn and Wanda Gawarecki Buddy and Beverly Geiring Joseph and Rebecca Giacone Todd and Jodi Gianfala John and Alison Gifford Wayne and Jean Gifford Wesley and Lisa Gifford Ronald and Cheri Gioe Carol Giurintano Jimmy and Trina Glaser Mrs. Rose Graphia Todd and Tina Graham Ron and Kim Granier Billy and Sue Graves Jerry and Ellen Graves Thomas and Sharon Graves William and Whitney Graves Amy Gray Tony and Chelly Greco Aaron and Jan Green Lance and Belle Green Bob and Alice Greer Jonathan and Rene Greer Craig and Aimee Gremillion Carla Griffin Phillip and Sabria Griffin Mrs. Lynn Griggs William and Susan Gros Carolyn Guidry Steven and Nikki Guidry

Elizabeth Guilbeau Michael and Julie Guillet Mrs. Henrietta Guillory Travis and Elizabeth Guillot Bowman and Ginger Guttner George and Vivian Guttner Fred and Debbie Gwin Bill and Monica Hadlock John Hains Brian and Christine Haldane Christian and Quanah Hall Christian Hall Sarah Hambrice Jennifer Hamilton Brad and Jennifer Hamilton Kimberly Hammond Ken and Carol Hanks Jim and Pat Hannie Patrick and Angela Hannie Duane and Susan Hardy Donald and Lori Harper Scott and Amanda Harrington Stephanie Harrison Clyde and Cherie Harvey Mrs. Jane Haupt Miss Mary Haupt Nicole Havard Charles and Caryn Hawkins Kyra Hayes Greg and Renee Haynes Peter and Mary Haynes Edward and Lisa Haywood Rory and Andrae Hebert Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Heck Michael and Michelle Hedges Tim and Terri Heitman Kimberly Hendricks Steve and Linda Hicks Allyson Hicks Toni Higgins Stewart and Anna Hingle Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hobgood Kenny and Donna Hodges Scott and Mandy Hoffman Warren and Charlotte Hoffman Micah and Sandra Holden Troy and Amanda Holden Jonathan and Yvonne Holloway Lysle Holmes Mrs. Jewell Hotard Kenneth and Tynita Howard Andrea Hulse Sonia Hurst Gina Hymel Christie Impastato Erin Istre Jay and Amy Ivy Jorge and Laura Jaca Baez Jackie and Rita Lynn Jackson Georjean James Jeffrey and Remi Jenkins Wayne Jeukens Bob and Kelly Johannessen Brad Johnson David and Polly Johnson Girvus and Jodie Johnson Charlotte Johnston Mr. and Mrs. John Jolissaint, Jr. Brian Jones Brian and Jill Jones

Julie Jones Kathy Jones Chandra Joseph Junius and Jeanette Joseph Nebe and Catherine Kadair Kean Miller, LLP Jack and Suzanne Kellerman James and Alicia Kelly Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly Betty Khalaf Louis and Lois Kiefer Michael and Michelle Kiefer Mr. and Mrs. William Kiesel Mike and Molly Kimble Jeremy and Dana Klimavicz Chip and Emily Kline Alaine Knight Mr. William Knox Norman and Suzanne Koonce Kyle and Stacy Kramer Doug and Niomi Krzystowczyk Mrs. Charlotte Lachicotte Scott and Kelly Lachney Mrs. Ashley Lacour Barry and Joni Lacy Brandon and Erin LaGroue Vilma Lally Michael and Susan Lanclos Carroll and Heather Landry Mr. and Mrs. Fred T. Landry Maria Landry Richard and Carolyn Landry Matthew and Danielle Lane Laura Laney Karen Langlinais Barry and Cheryl Langlois Mr. and Mrs. Roger Lanier Martin and Joany Lanneau Anne Laville Thomas and Ursula Laville Mrs. Elaine LeBlanc Andre and Heidi LeBleu Clarence and Glenna LeDoux Paul and Kate LeDoux Katie Lee Ray and Carrie Lee Zachary Leger Mary Leiva Rene Leiva Mr. and Mrs. Shelly LeJeune Mrs. Corrine Lemoine Dr. Joseph Levatino Alex and Rhonda Levy Eric Lewandowski and Gina Swader Brooks and Susan Lewis Darren Lewis Jared and Emily Lewis Larry and Melinda Lewis Todd and Susan Lindrew Jeremy and Amy Linton Ginger Lively Lori Lively Jamie Lockhart John and Renee Lund Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mack Tara Montgomery Madison Gene and Carrie Maillet Robert and Carol Manfredo Alfonso and Rowena Mangaoil Kitty Maranto

Martin and Debbie Marchiafava Amanda Martin Andrew and Melissa Martin Jude and Mary Ann Martin Robert Martin Eddie and Jill Martina Paul and Tracey Mascagni Rose Mary Mason Mr. Marion Matherne Mark and Marcelle Matthews John and Nicole May Evan McAleer Doris McCoin Bill and Judy McColgan Charles and Mary McCowan Douglas and Charlotte McCrary Marty and Claesi McCrary Michael and Jessica McDaniel Mike and Carol McDaniel Victor and Helen McDearman John and Tracey McGoey Thomas and Lori McGuire

Mrs. Julia McGuire Paul and Mary McKeough Susan McKinley Sean and Rebekah McLaughlin Russell and Laura McNiece B.J. and Angie Meche Lawrence and Ingrid Medford Adrian and Jill Miceli Greg and Natalie Miller Daniel and Jacquelyn Millet David and Lauri Mills Julie Modica Tony and Wendy Modica Marron and Kristy Monsour Walter and Sara Monsour Sherri Montagnino Jamie Monte Kathy Monteleone Brian Moscona Sarko and Hourig Moutafian Troy and Lori Mouton Ajay and Hedwig Murthy

Davin and Michelle Myers Mr. and Mrs. Luke Myers Sharon Myshrall Kathy Nathanson Steve and Kathy Nathanson Jacqueline Nesbit Michelle Newman David and Suzette Newton Sue Neyrey Dat and Kelly Nguyen Liem and Tole Nguyen Matthew and Alison Nodier Paul and Jennifer Nola Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nolan Jason and Tammy Noonan Morgan Nordstrom William and Julie Norris Adam and Nichelle North Alicia Nosacka Hugh O'Connor Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Odom Michael and Monica Odom

Rita Olivier Mr. Larry Ortego Adam and Maryjo Ostrowe Mr. and Mrs. David Ourso Jerry and Dianna Outlaw William and Laryn Owenby Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Owens William and Rossana Paine David and Anita Parker Mrs. Rose Marie Pastorek Joseph and Reesha Pattan Kilbert and Alison Paz Robert and Angele Peek Joe Pepitone Donald and Peggy Perez Dr. Michael Perniciaro Dr. Thomas Perone Pete and Anne Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Doug Phillips Bob and Lynda Piatkiewicz John and Patricia Piland Mark and Jackie Pinell

From Our Teachers

This was by far the best training I have ever attend-ed!!!! I can't wait to put into action all I have learned! Thanks to all who made it possible and who support us! So blessed to be a part of OLOM!!

- Barbara Verrett, Pre-Kindergarten

THANK YOU, awesome supporters of the OLOM school! We were able to spend an awesome week with a fabulous teacher trainer! Shari was an inspira-tion to us all! This course involved multi-sensory train-ing and we can use many of these strategies to help all learners thrive. I REALLY APPRECIATE the oppor-tunity afforded to us by the generosity of our wonder-ful parents! Again, thank you!!!

- Jean Albarado, First Grade

My students have loved using the iPads. We researched the United States using them. We also enjoyed using the Promethean Board. My students love working math problems, and I also love showing the workbook pages on it, so the students can follow and understand their work better. Thank you so much for this wonderful technology that has enhanced my teaching and the students’ learning!

- Carol Giurintano, Second Grade

I love having the iPads available! They are so much easier to use than the computers, so I don't have to feel over-whelmed trying to use them in the classroom. Having an iPad cart available keeps me thinking about new ways to modernize my curriculum and integrate technology into it. I vote we have one for every hall!

- Rachelle Berkley, Seventh Grade

This year in our Spanish class we were able to integrate our technology with our curriculum. The students created an E-Book about a Spanish-speaking country and their culture after doing the research using the iPads and apps. The students had so much fun learning and presenting their research E-Book to the class. Not to mention, it was a paperless project where no supplies were needed! What an incredible opportunity to maximize their learning expe-rience through the use of engaging technology.

-Yennifer Spurlin, Spanish

Greg and Kelli Pisciotta Meg Placke Claudia Poche Tim and Sharon Poche Anthony and Sherri Pocorello John Pocorello Chris Polito Anthony and Veretta Polk Chris Porche Dana Powell Michael and Kim Price Raymond Prince Thomas and Lori Prochaska Jim and Blair Purgerson Candie Quinn Mr. and Mrs. Melford Rabalais Jeffery and Ginger Rabb Robert and Blesilda Raemsch Arverna Rawls Mr. and Mrs. William Reinschmidt Vipul and Sanjivani Reshamwala Julian and Mary Ribera Jim and Lori Richard Ragan and Virginia Richard Billy and Jenny Ridge Robert and Tracy Rikhoff Sandra Rikhoff Mr. and Mrs. Harry Robert Mr. and Mrs. Harry Robert, II Stephanie Robert Mr. and Mrs. Gene Robinson Charles and Lisa Rodrigue Charles and Tena Roemer David and Patricia Rollins Jeff and Kim Rollins Gregg Rome Bill and Peppy Root Stewart and Caroline Ross Todd and Deborah Rossi Sandra Rothkamm

Optimer Roussel Aaron and DeLisa Row Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Rozas Louis Ruffino Robert and Rhonda Ruffino Melanie Rucker John and Maria Russell Mrs. Anna Belle Saizon Michael and Mary Salmon Patrick and Ashley Salvant Victor and Elsa Sanchez Jonathan and Rebecca Sandoz Margaret Sansovich Jacques and Arlyn Saucier Val and Becky Saurage Craig and Denise Sauviac Nicole Savoian Judge and Mrs. Felix Savoie, Jr. Doug and Suzette Say Mr. and Mrs. Jack Scariano Louis and April Schaff Sterling Scheffie Mark and Bridgit Schexnayder Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Schneider Michael and Lynn Schroeder Tim and Michelle Schroeder Diane Semmes Nick Shelden Darryl and Angela Shiloh Gary and Donise Shipley Alan Shore Signature Title and Abstract Co. Andy and Stacy Simon Gerrard and Kim Small Cale and Katherine Smith George and Mary Lynn Smith Ollie and Rebeccah Smith Stephanie Smith Susan Smith Ted and Deanie Smith

Mrs. Josie Songy Eric and Chrissy Spearman Stan Spring Yennifer Spurlin Marshall and Gabriella St. Amant Allen and Jenifer Stall Jim and Julianne Stalls Sherry Staser Billy and Sally Stears Kirsten Steintrager Mr. and Mrs. Alan Stewart Mrs. Janet Stewart Simon and Ginger Stocker Patrick and Karen Stonaker Bo and Julie Strange Scott and Elizabeth Stringer Danny and Laura Suire Frank and Candice Sullivan Mrs. Viola Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Terrell Charles and Cathy Terrio Gregg and Rebecca Theriot Patricia Thomas Monisa Thompson Candy Thornton Michael and Elizabeth Thornton Claude and Gwen Tibbetts Delilah Tibbetts Jonathan and Shy Tittlebaum Cuong Dinh and Trinh Ton Barry and Cindy Toups Mr. and Mrs. Roland Toups Shaun and Corey Toups Stevie and Valerie Toups Bill and Eileen Traficante Jerri Trahan Michael and Suzanne Tramonte Jon and Allison Traxler Jazz and Mindy Traylor Kevin and Kimberly Tripeaux

Kolby and Tracy Tullier Patrick and Renee Tullier Chandler and Amy Tullis Tony and Aimee Turner Gregory and Keri Tweed Michael and Adrienne Uffman Lauren Underwood Charles and Patti Vaccaro Grace Valenciano Shelly Vance Barbara Verrett Aaron and Amber Vicari M. Azucena Vincent Mark and Caryn Vincent Hoan and Kieuhanh Vu Lawrence and Nan Wall April Walters Wendy Ward John and Kimberly Warrington Christopher and Julie Warwick Boyd and Kimberly Washington Obie and Amanda Watts Steve and Hope Werner Linda Westbrook Kimberly White Shane and Melissa Wilkinson Betsy Williams Tasha Williams Trey and Anne Williams Claire Willis Jerry and Charlene Wilson Bill and Charlene Wolf Brad and Vicki Wolf Jerry and Barbara Wood LaFran Wright Peter and Erin Wright Nikki Yoder

The iPads purchased utilizing annual appeal funds are invaluable tools for integrating technology into the curriculum. They are highly favored additions to the school’s technology program.

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