PLURALISTIC SCHOOL ONE Fall 2014

Off to a Running Start!

2013–14 Report on Philanthropy In This Issue:

PAGE 1 Head’s Column

PAGES 2–3 Traditions Old and New

PAGE 6–9 On the cover… Curriculum Connections PS1 students complete a 5K run on June 4, 2014 PAGES 10–12 after training together 2014 Graduates over course of the school year with the PSRun PAGE 13 after school club. 2013–14 Report on Philanthropy

BACK COVER Save The Date! New Faculty

The Periscope Volume 24, Number 3

Editors: Amanda Perla Deirdre Gainor

Designer: David Mellen Design

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To learn more about our school, visit our website www.psone.org First Day of School I am he, Head's Column

The Beatles wrote and popularized this song back in 1967, four as you years before we started PS1 Pluralistic School. Beatles’ lyrics, like Shakespeare’s sonnets and plays, can be interpreted in so many different ways. For me, the lines above inspired PS1’s beginnings and have carried over to this day. We work hard to help kids know themselves – know their hopes, are he, their dreams, their strengths, their stretches, the things they em- brace, and the things they avoid. They learn that they are just like everyone else in certain ways and that they are also different from everyone else in other ways. No two life experiences are identical, but there are patterns and similarities that unite us. The uniqueness of PS1 is that we work to realize that it is also our differences that as you unite us. Fitting in is about being yourself. Our students own their PS1 education because they are surround- ed by adults who are there to support them, there to challenge them, and there to guide them. Pluralism is about embracing your strengths and, in the safety of the community, working on your stretches. Our students are willing to take risks because the environment is safe are me, for experimentation. We often learn more from our mistakes than we do from our successes. How do you create and sustain a school community in which it is safe for everyone (students, teachers, all adults) to grow and extend beyond their own perceived limits of capabilities? That has been our and we challenge for 44 years now and, based on early and recent returns, we have been very successful in meeting this challenge. It’s a two- part process: you are cherished for who you are; you then have the responsibility to contribute to the community. You can’t have one without the other. Our vision is “Celebrate the Many; Build One.” We all learn best when we are acknowledged for our efforts. We are all all feel valued when we are recognized and cherished for our charac- ter, our thoughts, our opinions, and our feelings. We all feel included when we are surrounded by people who care about themselves and each other. We can all take risks here, bring our full selves to the table, try new things, and have the opportunity to work in groups of people that have shared values and a desire to make things work. together Parents tell me that they have made lifelong friends at PS1 and that they have learned more about themselves here than they could have ever imagined. Parents have forever told me at the end of a school tour, “I wish that I had gone to a school like PS1.” I assure them that it is never too late. The same guiding principles that make our school such a haven for children work for everyone on our campus. When parents make our school their school too, their children thrive along- side them. It is really as simple as that. We welcome adults as well as children on our campus. Bring your ideas and your willingness to put in an effort. Being in a learning en- vironment where the mantra is “What would you do if you knew you could not fail?” allows us to try more things than we would otherwise attempt. Know that we don’t expect you to be fully successful in everything you do here at school. Being open to change, taking risks, learning new skills that you never knew you had before – all of these can and do happen for adults and children alike at PS1. Turn “I wish I could go here” into a reality. You can go here if you are willing to allow yourself to try. In this PeriScope issue built around our expressions of gratitude for the acts of giving by so many people in our school community, take the time to thank all those around you who have extended themselves and made your lives, and those of your children, better and richer and more meaningful. I do. I am right now. Thank you for all you do and for all you are. Or, as the Beatles would say, “ I am the eggman; They are the eggmen; I am the walrus.”

– Joel Pelcyger, Head of School

1 OPUS Summer Camp with Santa Monica Youth Orchestra

Of the many exciting summer enrichment activities that took place at PS1 this year (including Power Play camp, Grammar Guru Camp, the Art of Songwriting, and Movies by Kids), PS1 also continued its partnership with the Santa Monica Youth Orchestra by hosting its premier OPUS music camp for orchestral and choral students. Students from around the Santa Monica area took part in music lessons, art classes, music history instruction, and even learned the technique of conducting an orchestra! Traditions Old and New

2 “The Studio” at PS1 Traditions Old and New

PS1’s brand new STEAM Program, led by Abbie Perttula, moved into “The Studio” at the East Campus this summer (1447 Euclid). STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) pro- vides students with additional opportunities to discover, create, innovate, imagine, and tinker with a variety of materials, tools, and props. Every PS1 student will have time in The Studio this year, as we encourage inquiry, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking in new and innovative ways.

3 Archives Naming

Moving Up Day once again highlighted The Eleanor Pelcyger Archives. A sign for each and every student with words written the door has been made, using her art, to by classmates about one another. A special signify this honoring. Ellie, our entire PS1 dedication was also included in this year’s community thanks you for your creative, MUD ceremony—read below for Joel’s tenacious hard work!! Your work will not speech regarding the naming of the Eleanor be in vain. We will continue, as they say Pelcyger Archives at PS1. using a verb in ways you don’t like, to grow “And now for another quiet hero. I the Archives in the years to come.” would like to ask Eleanor Pelcyger to come up on stage. Not only did Ellie co-found PS1 Pluralistic School with me… After that, she was an administrator and teacher for a bunch of years. Then she took some time off to devote to being the artist that she is. Then she did her art part-time while serv- ing as a devoted assistant to our longtime Poetry teacher Barbara Strauss for several years more. None of that is why I am asking her to come up here today. Once our grand- daughter Isabella enrolled at PS1 in 2006, it was time for Ellie to return. For the past eight years, she has quietly been toiling on the East Campus to create an Archives for the school. No one else could have done what she has done. Our students, our teachers, and our alumni have already benefitted from her work. PS1 will live on in history, both a living history and a record of past students, events, programs, and photos. Ellie has decided it is time to get back full-time to her art studio and today we say thanks to our first archivist. It’s time to give pause… and recognition. In her honor we are naming the archives today, Traditions Old and New

4 Moving Up Day!

Traditions Old and New

5 Summer Professional Development Highlights

Each summer (and throughout the year) faculty members embark on a journey of exploration, sharpening teaching skills through professional development — attending and presenting at workshops and conferences around the country. The faculty culture at PS1 is enriched by this continual growth and desire to learn. By devoting their time to professional develop- ment, our teachers also demonstrate their passion for continuous learning to students, helping students see that there are always new pathways to discover and new strategies to undertake. Curriculum Connections Math

All teachers, along with Nancy and Benita, attended Everyday Math training upon their return to August Teacher Meetings week. The training met the needs of our new faculty members, as well our experi- enced teachers, as it helped them utilize instructional materials more efficiently and effectively. Ida Cowart, Everyday Math- ematics Trainer, covered a lot of ground such as introducing projects with students and parents, maximizing use of the math boxes, games, and extra practice for ongo- ing learning, using assessment to drive instruction and connecting to the “virtual learning community” -- an online network of Everyday Math teachers around the world who share about their teaching. The training left everyone focused, refreshed and recharged to begin the new year with their students.

6 Jayme Pohl

Anyone who spends time with small children knows that they are the Olympic Athletes of question formulation: “Why is that man walking over there? Why do we need to leave now, Mommy? Why is the sky blue? Why are you crying?” Sound familiar? There is no question Questions, Questions, Questions… too small or too profound for a four-year- old to ask. I recall asking my son for a Four of our teachers attended the Right Question Institute, where “question break” when he was four. He they explored the Question Formulation Technique. Here are some of responded a moment later with, “Is the their reflections: question break over?” They ask questions with sincerity and fervor. Their curiosity is insatiable. Somewhere along the way, Jennine Rodriguez Bonnie Koo students get the message that asking ques- tions indicates a lack of skill or knowledge. Instead of the teacher presenting students This technique intrigued me because most Along with a group of colleagues, I had with a question to ponder, the teacher workshops tend to focus on one specific the opportunity to attend the QFT (Ques- presents a Question Focus that the stu- curricular area, whether it be writing, read- tion Formulation Technique) Seminar, a dents will then formulate questions from. ing, math, or science. The QFT, however, workshop that aims to reverse the trend by A “QF” could be anything from a topic can be applied across all subject areas facilitating, valuing and celebrating ques- Curriculum Conneclike tornadoes, totions a photo of an 1800’s using questions to drive learning. When tion formulation in the classroom setting. classroom, to a false statement like 2+2=5. most of us look back on our many years of My favorite points from the presentation Students and teachers then together go schooling, we have little recollection of all were: through the process of deciding on which of the facts and information presented to *Questions can be formulated as an questions to pursue and how. I am look- us. Our memories tend to include favorite initial step in a unit of study to direct the ing forward to going on this collaborative teachers, great books that we read, and path of learning, at the midway point to journey with students this year! recess times with friends. It makes more check for understanding or at the end of sense, then, for teachers to focus on nur- a unit to inform culminating projects that turing a child’s proclivity for questioning. will demonstrate understanding. Kitaka Mixon Learning how to think, becoming engaged *Teachers facilitate question formulation in the learning process, and asking smart by providing students with a provocation Knowing how to ask the right questions questions are the gems that students can that can be in the form of an image or a can lead to getting the best answers. The take away from their many years of school- statement. Right Question Institute taught a technique ing. Learning about the QFT reinforced *Questions can be sorted into closed that leads students in understanding how these values and I look forward to engag- questions and open questions. Closed to ask questions in order to deepen their ing my students through this technique. questions can be answered with a simple understanding of the world around them. fact or with yes or no. Open questions It creates a classroom that thrives on dia- require deeper inquiry. Both open and logue, inquiry, and respect for the opinions closed questions have a purpose in the of others. The teachers ask fewer questions learning process. while students ask more. Students begin Thanks to my experience at this work- to produce more questions, improve those shop, I am entering the school year with questions and prioritize these questions. a better understanding of how to weave Doing this helps students to reflect on question formulation into the fabric of the their learning. Attending this workshop school year. I look forward to learning strengthened my own questioning abili- from our first and second grade experts ties as an observer, teacher, and learner. just how to formulate great questions and Empathy leads to change. Many questions how to spring from inquiry in to the deep can arise from this one statement. What end of exploration! questions would you ask?

7 Benita Griffin Louise Everett and Abbie Perttula

Socrates said, “I cannot teach anybody any- Do you know how to Makey Makey? Have thing. I can only make them think.” The June you tried to invent something with an institute (Grades 3-5) on the Teaching of Arduino or explored the world of Scratch? Reading and Writing at Columbia University Abbie and Louise plunged into the world of did just that, made me THINK. I had spent STEAM (science, technology, engineering, many days (and nights!), prior to my visit to art, and math) at a five-day Creating Columbia University Teachers College Read- Modern Knowledge educator institute in ing Project, thinking about what they were Manchester, New Hampshire. They worked going to teach me. I left with an abundance with partners and teams on creating new of information that I cannot get out of my and unusual machines and e-textile clothing. head, constantly thinking about how to Louise’s team worked on a critter detec- present the information to our PS1 teachers tor that incorporated a motion detector, so that they can implement some of these light beam, and some low-tech jangling strategies into their classrooms. bells, while Abbie’s group created amazing I must admit the wealth of information I clothing that lit up and played music at took in from different keynote speakers and the touch of a button. They got to explore my daily instructor was a bit overwhelm- the MIT Media Lab and scratch the surface ing at times, but worth every penny PS1 of Scratch, a simplified programming lan- provided. Now I can continue to be a role guage designed for children. model in professional learning, as well as Our biggest challenge as teachers is increase my knowledge base within a school to prepare students for tomorrow’s world. where reading and writing is highly valued Both of us came away with a wealth of inside and outside of the classroom. resources, and an appreciation for the So, what am I considering after five days complexities and excitement of this new of intensive work at a world-renowned insti- way of incorporating STEAM into the tute, which went well beyond reading? Let classroom. John Waldman me tell you. What is the PS1 way of teaching reading? What are our beliefs and non-ne- This summer I was a presenter at a three gotiables about reading? What are teach- day teacher training workshop at the ers doing when our students are reading? Skirball Center. The emphasis was in- CurriculumWhat is the “bill of rights” we say that we corporatingConnections story telling into classroom will give PS1 students? What are we reading instruction. My session focused on how to aloud to students to help lift their level of use the Storypath curriculum to teach the whole class conversations and higher level presidential election process. Condensed comprehension? (I left with a list of excel- into a single day, I worked with a group lent picture, poetry, chapter and nonfic- of teachers, most of them from LAUSD, tion books that will surely increase student into what can be a two month process of engagement, comprehension skills, and set guiding students into creating fictitious the stage for successful book talk all year political parties who then campaign on long!) How does technology play into the an elementary school campus. At PS1 we ways in which we teach reading? I know it have done this concurrently with the actual is going to be an exciting 2014-2015 school presidential election. By the end of the day year at PS1. After attending the reading at Skirball, the teachers had created par- project, I am especially looking forward to ties and candidates, written platforms and giving teachers time during faculty meet- delivered impassioned campaign speeches ings to collaborate, THINK and refine their and discussed how such a method can teaching practice. reach virtually all students regardless of their learning strengths and learning styles.

8 In Search of a Good Book?

Reading is one of life’s great pleasures and an important element of the PS1 program and curriculum. Not surprisingly, reading is equally significant to the PS1 faculty. Each summer, faculty members choose a summer reading book as a means of broadening their horizons of knowledge and experience. Once teachers return in August, reading groups gather to- gether to share their reflections on each of the books. This summer’s book choices were:

Smart Parenting: Creating Innovators: The Anthologist Teach Your Children The Reason I Jump Unleashing Your Child’s The Making Of Young by Nicholson Baker Well: Why Values And by Naoki Higashida Potential People Who Will Coping Skills Matter by Dawna Markova Change The World This New York Times More Than Grades, From the mind of an by Tony Wagner notable book and Trophies, Or “Fat autistic teen, readers are This mirror of PS1’s own national bestseller had Envelopes” treated to insights into philosophy and mission As PS1 readies itself for high appeal to the lovers by Madeline Levine many different modes of of pluralistic education the grand opening of our of linguistics, word his- perception, experience, was specially selected Science, Technology, En- tories and the nuances This is the latest work process, and response. by Joel because, as he gineering, Art, and Math of our language. by author and educator says, if he had time to Studio, this book makes Madeline Levine who will write a book, this is the its case for the value of be our featured speaker book he would write! tinkering as part of the at PS1’s parent educa- invention and discovery tion event on Thursday, process. November 20, 2014.

Have you read any of these selections? Write in to share your thoughts!

Lucia Alcantara Pedro Ortega

Attending Columbia University Institute on guage related to text but the skill of I attended the 41st Annual Elementary the Teaching of Reading K-2 for the second forming opinions based on text and find- Physical Education Workshop this sum- time felt to me like going to teacher sum- ing information in the text to support your mer. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn mer camp. Every morning for one week I idea. We practiced this skill with partners new games, new ideas and become better Curriculum Connectionsas well as practiced “close reading” text boarded the Northeast Corridor train head- as an educator. I couldn’t be happier with ing from New Jersey to NYC for new and followed by discussion. A few highlights how it went. I spent five days with some exciting adventures. for me were hearing presentations by of the greatest physical educators coming Upon arriving on day one we, 1400 authors Jaqueline Woodson and David together to inspire and learn from each educators from around the world, were Booth, as well as participating in a round other. We also had a time to reunite with greeted with a keynote presentation from table discussion with Lucy Calkins. old friends while also growing as a teacher. Lucy Calkins, the founding director of Every session we attended was about being The Teachers College Reading and Writ- physically active, from dancing to coopera- ing Project. For the rest of the week we tive activities using a parachute, to learning worked in small groups led by enthusiastic about anti-bullying. “counselors” who were eager to share the Overall the conference was very inclu- newest research in the field of emergent sive, active, and fun. It contained academic reading development, create a forum for integration tips, social skills themes by open discussion and learn alongside us grade level, and challenging extensions in “campers”. We discussed the hard work each activity. It was the perfect conference one does to accumulate skills when learn- to rejuvenate my teaching skills and re- ing to read as well as routines and experi- energize the physical education program ences to foster growth. for this upcoming year at PS1. One emphasis of this year’s conference was not only the importance of oral lan-

9 Excerpt from Joel’s Opening remarks at PS1’s 2014 Graduation Ceremony: My wish for you all —­ “be the best you can be… always.” I have one piece of advice — it’s only TWO WORDS — it will take you a long way in this life. As you enter adoles- cence, you will probably realize that you talk a lot about yourself, especially to adults. Here’s my one piece of advice. Take the time to turn to the person you are talking to — after you’ve talked about yourself, turn to that person and ask, “AND YOU?” Those are the two words — And you?

2014 Graduating Class

Grad Leaf Quote Class Of 2014: “The True Sign Of Intelligence Is Not Knowledge But Imagination” A l b e r t E i n s t e i n

10 The Grad Speeches are a PS1 Rite of Passage. Each year, each grad stands in front of parents, teachers, and fellow students to address the crowd, and deliver his or her words of wisdom. Here are excerpts from their speeches:

Zander Solomon, Windward School Isobel Mosley-Brown, Wildwood School Joel is the director of this amazing pro- The teacher to student connection that duction. The students are the cast, the I have had in each of my years is really producers are my teachers and parents, great. I have learned not only about sub- and to wrap it all up, I’m the star of the jects like math and science, but also tools show. Joel worked hard to make this I will need to know in my daily life. production the best of them all. He has Also, just being able to wake up each succeeded. He made such a great school morning, get ready, eat breakfast, then - I mean production - that it should have go to school is such a privilege, because won an Oscar forty years ago. so many people don’t have that op- portunity. But we all get to go to school, Charlotte Smith, Archer School without any second thoughts. And I love this school for what it has given having that chance, having that ability to me: intelligence, confidence, curiosity, care for ourselves, is so great and lucky. passion, generosity, and leadership skills. And so I am so grateful to PS1 for giving I love this school because it encourages me that opportunity and teaching me so everyone to be unique in their own way. much. I love it because of how we all work together as a family to get things accom- Maggie Marks, Marlborough School plished, no matter what it is. PS1 has taught me so many of the things I would like to thank all of the teachers that I now know. One of the things I and specialists. You have helped me find had the most fun learning was math. I my passions, strengths, weaknesses, have had so much fun this year learning creativity, growth, focus, and my happy pre-algebra and 3-D geometry. PS1 has place, that I have discovered throughout given me a great base for mathematics this seven year journey. and I will continue to learn more at my next school. Ella Brown, Archer School I have a feeling that in about twenty Now that it is time for me to leave PS1, years, I will be looking longingly at a I would like to quote a mentor of mine, photo of PS1 and someone will say, “You Eiichiro Oda, author and illustrator of the still miss PS1 after all this time?” Then I One Piece comic book series, “I have to will say, “Always.” follow my dreams however crazy they seem, and I won’t stop ‘till I get there you Lily Ghodsi, Crossroads School will see.” Wow. My seventh year at PS1 has come and now is coming to an end. Through Michelle Tovar, Lincoln Middle School my adventures at PS1 I have learned so 2014 Graduating Class My story begins like this…Once upon a much about the world and about myself. time, in a magical land, long long ago, After collecting seven years of knowl- far far away, a little girl was standing edge and what I have learned, my sixth outside a magical kingdom, waiting to grade year at PS1 is the year I found out start seven unexpected years of her most about myself and who I am. At PS1 life. Suddenly the bells from the castle I learned to be respectful, to care for started ringing and a giant blue gate others, try new things, how to feed a opened with sounds of screams, cheers lizard, and so much more that will stay and thousands bubbles falling all around with me forever. the enchanted courtyard. This little girl entered a whole new world, a whole Frank Gerolmo, New Roads School new life. I will never forget the first year Friends, Parents, LA-liens, lend me your of making new friends, to the magical ears. I come not to bury PS1, but to moments of learning from our great and praise it. And I shall praise it from A to Z. powerful wizards, to the adventures in A is for Awesome, which PS1 is. the wild forest. And to my last year of be- D is for Demanding: PS1 is a demand- ing the queens and kings of the castle. ing school. It’s not that they demand a lot. It’s just that they demand your best. Julian Handler, Chadwick School As BG says, “Be your best, do your best, Every day at my beloved school has think the best of others, and the best is helped me prepare to succeed in my just the beginning.” future endeavors, while providing me G is for Gifted: Everyone at PS1 has a with a warm, happy place to grow. Being special gift. in a comfortable, supportive school has M is for Magical. PS1 is a magical place. allowed my love of learning, motivation Even ordinary days are extraordinary. and confidence to flourish. I am sad to P is for the powerful tools that PS1 leave a place that has meant so much to has provided me, such as inquiry, critical me, a place that has nurtured me, a place thinking, and self-confidence. overflowing with fun friends, loyal teach- Y is for Youth: PS1 is the best place I ers and caring staff. But I know that to go can imagine to have been a kid. forward, I must face forward and embrace Z is for Zeal: PS1 has provided me my new life, armed with all the knowledge with a passion for learning, and an over- and more PS1 has given me. all zeal for life.

11 Eve Jackson, Brentwood School fellow graduates and I have grown up leaf away from the tree. My last leaf, as I first day of school I walked into a class- Dear Olders Eve, together. Today as I graduate, it is as if hold it tight to my chest, smiling while I room full of children eager to meet each In the beginning of 5th grade, the I am lighting a candle on my cake. PS1 know this precious leaf will stay with me other and become friends. I sat next to a country was holding presidential elec- community, you have all contributed to in my heart forever. girl with bright blonde pigtails and waited tions. PS1 held mock elections and you my celebratory cake by being here to- for instructions from my new teachers. were excited to run for president. You night…I am sad to leave, but I know that Noah Lahman, Windward School Two hundred forty-nine days later I was run a creative campaign, but lose to a PS1 has made me ready for anything! As I look back at the past seven years and sitting in a white plastic chair receiving a graduate. You’re disappointed but the Goethe said, “Whatever you can do or wonder what my life would have turned patch with one leaf on it that reads ‘07. experience sparks a desire to try other dream, you can begin it. Boldness has out to be if I had gone to a different things such as playing Petrucio in Shake- genius, power, and magic in it.” school without these amazing teachers Sidney Fitzgerald, Windward School speare’s “Taming of the Shrew” during and friends. Now as I look at the incom- Seven years, seven leaves on my PS1 tree. the Olders Shakespeare Festival. Justin Rodriguez, New Roads School ing Youngers, I realize what an amazing Seven times through the cycle of moving As a graduate in Olders, Greek My friends at PS1 are not just ordinary time they will have here. PS1 will teach up, and now I’m moving on. And what has mythology, Shakespeare, camping, and friends, they are family, brother and them how to love and enjoy learning, the it all taught me? That learning can and Rome is what you will learn about. Most sisters. Friends that have been there for way it did for me. From my perspective, should be celebrated with bubbles. Lots importantly, your friendships grow, me have always helped me through the I see that everybody in this graduating of bubbles. That teachers you thought as well as bond and partner with your hardest times. They can put a smile on class strongly loves to learn, from math, could never be topped repeatedly are. teachers as you begin the process of your face when you’re feeling down… My science, and history, to imagination, That the older kids, who seem so big, applying to middle schools. PS1 experience helped me grow to be a team building, and leadership. so different, are just you waiting to be On graduation day, you recall all your better person. PS1 taught me how to ap- realized.That who you are, what you like experiences at PS1 like it was just yes- preciate other people for who they are Delaney Michaelson, Marlborough to do, and how you learn best are all ok. terday. They were fun yet challenging, and what they do. School They are more than ok. They are essential teaching you along the way, preparing Living in LA, going to London, and then to a true learning community. you for the future, which is still, like the Sofia Ziman, New Roads School coming back made me realize some- title of your theme song, “Unwritten.” When I started PS1 I was scared that I thing important. Good friends are hard Alonzo Meallet, Windward School wouldn’t fit in, but I know now that there to find, harder to leave, and impossible The most magical moment I’ve had at Jackson Garland, New Roads School is no fitting in since everyone stands out. to forget. The last year of school has not PS1 was on my first-grade camping trip, I think the way I have been challenged I have learned to be myself and not to been different from any other years at and we went on a hike down to the wa- every year, by making new relation- let anyone change me at this school. In- PS1. Even if you are in kindergarten or ter. The tide was high, so we got our feet ships, has made me a stronger and more stead of pouring us into the mold of the the oldest one on campus everyone is soaked in the ocean. When we finally confident person. I had great memories perfect child, this school has showed us treated the same no matter where you made it out of the water and over the along the way: laughs with friends, the that there is no one idea of perfection; are from or what you’ve been through - tall slippery rocks, we watched the sea camping trips including one where we are all amazing in our own way. people are normal and that’s that. birds flying over the ocean spray as the we were rained on, and my tent was sun rose. The best part of the hike was a blown sideways with me in it. Dr. Seuss Adin Handler, Chadwick School Nicole Gurzeler, Marlborough School baby seal that was playing ten feet out famously said, “Don’t cry because it’s Having fun while learning is very impor- Seven years ago I entered a school called from shore. There are moments like that over,smile because it happened,” and tant to me because it inspires creativity PS1, the school where the rest of my life at PS1 that show the great times you can my experience at PS1 will always make and a love for whatever you’re doing. It unfolded rapidly and helped me learn have in such a caring environment. me smile. is also important to have fun by playing about knowledge and friendship. On my with other children so you can learn les- Olivia Fishman, Windward School sons like problem solving, inclusion, and It was a foggy September morning of sharing, which will stick with you for the 2007. I held on to my mom’s hand while duration of your life. To me having fun is Congratulations! running as the bell was ringing. I walked also learning new things like the Salsa, up to my classroom and started my first Roald Dahl’s life story, how to paint like day as a kindergartner at PS1. Picasso, and how to play badminton. Ever since then, I have grown to become The specialists inspire me to do things We also celebrate PS1’s Class of 2008 — the person I am today with the loving outside of school, like basketball, chorus, and caring support PS1 has to offer. piano, and clarinet, which make me feel now off to the following colleges and universities: Through these seven years here I’ve unique and talented. found my inner voice and discovered who I am and who I was meant to be. Jade Freed, Brentwood School Jordan Bitterman Jace > Brentwood > Williams College The phenomenal curriculum PS1 teaches Some of my favorite memories from PS1 Archer Brosh > Windward > Eugene Lang College at The New School has allowed me to honestly evaluate my- were in Bridge when we incubated chick- self, think outside the box, and to believe en eggs and got to name some of the Dylan Champion (PS1 class of 09) > Wildwood > Arete > Bard College in what I think. Being a student here has class pets, creating a simulation of what it allowed me to be fully independent as a would be like to live during the gold rush Sam Clement > Harvard Westlake > Colorado College thinker and as a human. in Middles, and learning about Greece and Oliver Curry > Windward > George Washington University going on the Grad Trip in Olders. Lily Isaacs, Latymer Upper School in Tristan DeVito > Windward > NYU Hammersmith, London Lily Belle Estes, I write not to a school, but to a family. Paul Revere Middle School Isaac Fenster > Crossroads > NYU Well, a second family. A family that PS1 is more than a school, a school is Jake Fenster > Crossroads > NYU welcomed me three years ago into their defined as: an institution where instruc- home. A family that has taught me how tion is given. PS1 is also a home, a home Ari Golin > Windward > Wesleyan to be a biologist, chemist, teacher, learn- is defined as: a place in which one’s er, music-player, author, historian, great domestic affections are centered. PS1 has Kuniko-Leilani Houston > Archer > USC friend, campaign manager, communica- been a home to me, and since I believe Quincy Hunter-Daniel > Wildwood > Thatcher > Colorado College tor, Shakespearean actor, ambassador, that home is in your heart no matter helper, painter, to be 100% smart. And a where I go I will have PS1 and all the great Angela Knight > Harvard-Westlake > Colorado College family that taught me how to be myself. memories with me forever and always. Louly Maya > Harvard-Westlake > Barnard College Claudia Johnson Stone, Ben Knepper, Windward School Colette McDermott > Archer > Barnard College Wildwood School As my trail and journey come to an I have conquered fears and overcome end with sweat glimmering across my Liam Stevens > Harvard-Westlake > Brentwood (2012) > Dartmouth challenges and I could not have made face, I confront a tree. A special oak it this far without the help of my peers, tree so humble and kind just there by Hero Stevenson > Archer > Barnard College teachers, Joel, and the PS1 community. itself. Knowing I have reached my final Caroline Watts > Harvard-Westlake > Univ. of St. Andrews And, of course, my parents. PS1 has been destination, I reach my arm up with such like a second home, and I feel like my emotion stirring within me to pull one Alexa Wilson > Berkeley Hall > Marymount > Oxford Brookes University

12 Why We 2013–14 Give… Report Why We on Give… Philanthropy Why We Give… at Why We PS1 Give… Why We Give…

Why We Give… Why We Give…

13 Message from our Board The Board Committees at PS1 are vital to the health of our institution. Chaired by Board mem- Chair bers, we have many talented volunteers who bring their expertise to enrich and strengthen our community.

2013–14 PS1 Board Committees:

Growing up, some of my best memories were of neighborhood Administration and Communications and events - we had incredible block parties in our cul-de-sac Finance Marketing Committee that featured a crazy pot luck dinner and never-ending Gareth Asten Nayla Ammar wiffle ball games. It always seemed that we were more Kevin Crombie Meredith Blake Bob Eatman Rachel Bruno than neighbors. While at the time I probably thought a Afshin Ghodsi, Co-Chair Nicole Cavazos block party was just a fun day, as I look back I believe the Damien McCann Jamie Court wonderful memories really came from the fact that we were Darren Peers, Co-Chair Caskey Ebeling a community. We all volunteered; we all participated; we Joel Pelcyger Alexa Fischer all supported each other, adults and kids alike. Josh Perttula Cindy Fitzgerald Fast forward thirty years and we now find ourselves in a Matt Schwab KristieAnne Reed Len Goldstein culture of social media, where a community may be defined Eric Reid Naveed Hussain as a group text! However, I don’t believe today’s rules Jeff Reyna Lizzie Murray, Co-Chair apply at the oasis that is PS1 — ­our community is becoming Glenn Rosen Priya Nambiar Maggie Rosenfeld Amanda Perla a place where everyone volunteers, everyone participates, Matt Schwab Jeanette Rahill everyone supports each other and maybe most importantly, Richard Steets Jessica Reid everyone LEARNS. Steve Trilling Glenn Rosen, Co-Chair At the events that you participate in at school this year James Vincent you will see first-hand the engagement of our parent and Executive Advancement student body and I believe that this ultimately results in Committee Standards and Search better outcomes in the classroom. I know that everyone Rachel Bank Joel Pelcyger who sits with me on the Board fervently believes in the Deirdre Gainor Anna Tran Reyna notion of volunteerism, participation, and philanthropy. Hilary Rosen Maggie Rosenfeld Pamela Schwab Matt Schwab, Chair It is such a great testimony to growth and advancement of Maria Smith PS1 and for me it also brings me back to a simpler time... Kerri Speck, Chair Strategic Vision for me PS1 is in every sense of the word, “Old School.” Danielle Stokdyk Committee On behalf of the Board (and our newest members, Gareth Asten Meredith Blake, Billie Fischer and Kimberly Perttula) we Building and Grounds Mark Emtiaz, Chair look forward to a fabulous year ahead, I welcome all of Marwan Al-Sayad Benita Griffin the families – new and old – to our fantastic community. Afshin Ghodsi Joel Pelcyger Enjoy the year. Alexandra Marx Amanda Perla Joel Pelcyger Jennine Rodriguez Abbie Perttula James Vincent Ed Rogers Billy Rose Maggie Rosenfeld Aaron Sevier Bradley Shimada Pandro Sokolow Mike Tatum, Chair

14 Why We Give… With our kids now in high school, the value of a PS1 education is crystal clear. PS1 created a foundation of curiosity and excitement around learning in a way that can’t be measured. Why wouldn’t we support the institution that gave this gift to our family?

Peter and Kelli Abraham Proud Alumni Parents of Gavin (2010) Sadie (2012)

15 Why We Give… We give to the PS1 community in any way we can. We contribute time, money and our special talents and contacts. We are happy to do so because when PS1 thrives its very essence represents the possibility of a world that our children could build for the masses. That makes giving worth the time and effort that it takes!

Caskey + Mick = The Ebeling’s Proud Parents of Bo (JKGreen) and Angus (Olders)

16 Being a good Board member takes ability, generosity, dedication, commitment, time, effort, and selfless giving. It takes something more as well. It takes perspective, stepping back and thinking about what is best in the long term for the institution, not just for the time that you and your family are enrolled. Retiring Board Members… 2013–14 PS1 Board Members

Gareth Asten Rachel Bank Jeff Dinkin, Chair Emeritus Mark Emtiaz Afshin Ghodsi Lizzie Murray Joyce Sachs has spent six years on the PS1 When Rachel Bank came on the PS1 Board Darren Peers Board. As an educator herself, Joyce truly three years ago she said, ““This school Joel Pelcyger, Head of School understands the benefits of a life spent should last forever. And it is our job to make learning. In her own words, she credits her sure that it does.” Rachel’s unstinting work Abbie Perttula involvement on the Board with broadening on behalf of, and dedication to, PS1 and all Anna Tran Reyna, Board Vice-Chair her educational experience as it has given it stands for made the school a better place. Glenn Rosen her the opportunity to keep on learning. She helped raise money for the Capital Cam- Maggie Rosenfeld, Happily, Joyce will continue to work closely paign, Co-Chaired the Annual Fund, hosted Director of Finance and Operations with the Grandparent Memoir Club that she cultivation dinners and took her fiduciary personally spearheaded 7 years ago. The responsibilities to heart. She stayed on the Joyce Sachs Memoir Club has elevated our school com- board even after Alexa her daughter gradu- Matt Schwab, Board Chair munity in ways that will reverberate for ated and we are grateful for all she has done Maria Smith generations. When grandchildren see their for this school. grandparents on our campus, the ties that Kerri Speck bind grow ever stronger. We are deeply Mike Tatum grateful for Joyce’s abundant contributions James Vincent to our community, our children, and our Board of Directors.

New Board Members…

Billie Fischer, a graduate of Northwestern Kimberly Perttula is a management The chief strategist of ProSocial, Meredith University, had a career in retailing, owning consultant and a professor at UC Irvine Blake, is a nationally recognized public four maternity boutiques on the East coast. where she teaches organizational behavior interest attorney and social entrepreneur In 2003, she and husband, Steve, a real and leadership strategies. She holds a PhD with more than twenty years of experi - estate developer in Washington, DC, moved from USC Marshall School of Business, a ence in creating positive social change. to California to be near daughter, Alexa and MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology In the role of Founder & CEO, Meredith her husband, Robert. Grandsons Ian and from San Jose State University and a BA works with clients to create deep impact, Elio LaPorta were born in 2006 and 2008 in Psychology from Wake Forest Univer- philanthropic initiatives, and social impact and attended The Growing Place where sity. She has been a member of PGEB and campaigns. Prior to launching ProSocial, Billie served on the GP Board until 2013. currently co-chairs the Staff Appreciation Meredith’s notable achievements as Execu- At PS1 Billie serves on the Grandparents Committee. Kimberly lives in Santa Monica tive Vice President at Participant Media, was Committee and greatly enjoys being a with her husband Josh, an attorney and real to launch the social action campaign that member of the Memoir Club. Other inter- estate investor, and their three children, accompanied the release of Vice President ests include interior design, the arts, dance, Jonah (10), Anna (8) and Allie (4). Jonah Al Gore’s Oscar-winning documentary, An needlepoint and throwing balls with her and Anna are current PS1 students. Inconvenient Truth. Meredith lives in Santa beloved grandsons. Monica with her husband Jeremy and their two sons, Max and Henry, who are, as of this year, both students at PS1.

17 Advancement

A note of thanks from our Board Advancement Committee Chair Kerri Speck

“Every One, Every Day, In Every Way!”

The theme of this annual report could not better encapsu- late the spirit of PS1! Not only do we each receive so much by being a part of the PS1 community, but the long lists of names in this Report on Philanthropy illustrates how the members of our community give back in every way! Reaching 100% parent participation in the 2013/2014 Annual Fund shows that “every one” contributes, not only Kerri Speck in spirit and energy, but also with charitable dollars. These contributions go directly to the operating budget of the school, and every single child at PS1 benefits from this gen- erosity. As a current parent, I am inspired to be surrounded by a parent body that so enthusiastically supports the mission of PS1. We are indeed fortunate to be raising our children in a community where not only the educators but the families are committed to seeing our students become the best version of themselves. In addition to current families, many alumni, alumni fami- lies, and grandparents and special friends have made gener- ous contributions to PS1. Each of you is listed in this report, and we thank these special people who value the impor- tance of a PS1 education — even though they may no longer be able to participate “every day” with our community. Another charitable giving milestone was also reached at PS1 in 2013 – we completed the Capital Campaign – “One Campus, One Community.” Over the course of ten years, we raised six million dollars to create a campus in which the physical space would be in concert with the overriding philosophy of PS1. This is now a reality and thank you to all of our donors. But philanthropy is about more than just charitable giving. As members of the PS1 community, you have given back to PS1 “in every way.” In this report there are lists of individu- als who have served on board committees, hosted party book events, and participated in Parent Guild and classroom activities. There are vast and diverse skills used everyday by these volunteers, and ultimately all of this hard work benefits our children and the PS1 community. On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the Executive Advancement Committee, I thank each of the people listed in this Report on Philanthropy. Thank you for allowing us to celebrate “every one” of you!

18 Why We Give… My husband, David, and I donate to PS1 every year. We donate to support the work that occurs in the hum of a productive classroom, to support the quiet moments of understanding between educator and student, and to aid in carving out a space in the current educational climate for a school where children play, develop con- nections and thrive. We donate because the community at PS1 is dedicated to the singular beauty of nurturing the unique spark that exists in all of us.

Jayme and David Pohl Jayme is one of our Bridge Teachers

19 Why We Give… I like to give because I have interacted with the teachers, the staff and have been made to feel a part of the school’s education process by my participation with other grandparents in a group which is invited to share our life experiences with the students. What a pleasure and what a gift both to me and the children. I give of myself, as well as my funds, because this very special school gives my grandchildren a superior level of education and, in addition, allows me to contribute my life story to ALL of the children. I give because it gives me pleasure.

Julian M. Goldstein The very fortunate grandfather of Joe (JLViolet) and Max (HJIndigo) Trilling

20 Finance Income

Endowment and 4.7% Development Fundraising 10.7%

Tuition and Fees 84.6%

Finance The Board of Directors set three financial goals for the 2013-14 fiscal year: • Controlling tuition • Ensuring the long term sustainability and stability of the school • Supporting our strong financial aid program This year, PS1’s operating budget was $6.6 Million and Expenses funds the annual operation of the school including the edu- cational program students experience each day. Operating income is generated through tuition and fees, Facilities the PS1 Annual Fund, PS1 Parents Guild fundraising activities, 16.2% and a small portion of endowment income. These income streams remained stable this year with an increase in giving Program to our financial aid program. All of this support expressed by the effort and generosity of our families ensures that our 8.2% children’s education reflects the pluralistic mission of PS1. On the expense side, salaries and benefits continue to be the primary operating expense — reflecting the school’s Financial Aid commitment to attracting, retaining and supporting an ex- 13% traordinary faculty and staff. The other major components of our expenses are program expenses, financial aid and facilities. Salaries The Board of Directors, through its Administration and and Finance Committee, also oversees the management of the Benefits school’s endowment. The long-term growth of the principal 62.6% seeks to provide an enviable financial security for decades to come. All members of the PS1 community should be proud of As of June 30, 2014 our achievements and recognize that our success has been possible, in part, because of the prudent financial manage- Grad Gift $2,176.29 ment of the school. Auction 167,882.26 Advancement Party Book 43,050.00 PS1’s strong Advancement Program and the continuing Book Fair 4,867.84 generosity of our entire community is the other part of the Scrip 4,041.40 school’s short and long term financial security and growth. Through a limited number of fundraising activities, a sig- Itty Bitty Art Sale 8,012.72 nificant amount of revenue is raised while strengthening MiniMall 726.18 community bonds. On the following pages you will see the full extent of our TOTAL $230,756.69 parent involvement and the myriad of ways our community works together to keep us fiscally strong. Annual Giving: AG-General 482,033.47 AG-Financial Aid 15,000.00 Library Donations 1,000.00

TOTAL NET RAISED $728,790.16

21 Oak Tree Circle Kevin Newman and Amy Weimer 2013–14 $2,500 to $4,999 Chris Riess and Amy Hill David Schumacher and Yvonne Hsieh Anonymous Ron and Camilla Schur PS1 Stephen and Beth Abronson Ken and Barbara Seplow Christina Aguilera Aaron Sevier and Nicole Imberger Annual The Bank of America Charitable Foun- Ian and Rochelle Siegel dation Frank and Frances Smiley Alex and Cindy Boudov David Sobie and Emily O’Brien Fund Jordan Bratman Pandro and Tracy Sokolow Marc and Kimberly Butan Sony Pictures Entertainment Jared Carney and Deirdre Wallace Sue Stich James and Karen Ciccone Chris and Tracy Tragos Marshall Coben and Jane Leeves Ian Williams and Tessa Blake Michelle and Jamie Court Peter and Emily Yu Raymond De Felitta and Ralph Ziman and Sherry Brennan Maria Greenshields-Ziman Alexa Fischer and Robert LaPorta Gary Garland and Field of Dreams Circle Beth Holden-Garland $500 to $999 The PS1 community is famous for families who give of Afshin and Nilou Ghodsi themselves in the classrooms, on committees, and at Rob and Gabrielle Greenberg Robin and Carol Acutt events. PS1 families know that involvement in their child’s Jason Isaacs and Emma Hewitt Association of the Integration of the education enhances the learning environment for the whole Jimmy Jellinek and Emily Ann Whole Person Robert Knepper and Tory Herald The Boeing Company family. We thank each one of you for giving your best to Robert Burchuk PS1 and for making this year the most successful Annual Gustav and Stephanie Koven Chris and Laura Miller Bill and Sahaja Douglass Fund ever. Toni Spencer Valerie Field List of Contributors: Dan Offner and Mayumi Ijiri Deirdre Gainor Craig Perry and Courney Spikes Jonathan Gardner and Barbi Appelquist Solar Circle Kimberly and Josh Perttula Lee Gardner and Lily Ng $25,000 and above Bernard and Jeanette Rahill Ari Golin Jessica and Eric Reid Aline and Jack Goodman French American Charitable Trust Tim Reuben and Stephanie Blum Julia Goodman Jeff Reyna and Anna Tran Reyna Fred Gurzeler and Jenny Van Le Bridge Circle The Rogers Family Erik and Michelle Gustavson $10,000 to $24,999 The Rosen Family Ted and Nicole Haimes Morton and Maggie Rosenfeld Marc and Stephanie Hayutin Kevin and Christine Crombie Jason Russell Joe and Aleeza Hobeck Billie and Steven Fischer Jason and Jessica Schwarz Naveed and Alefiya Hussain Jeff and Nadene Haines Michael and Laurie Seplow Rob Jacobs and Ann Gentry Stavros Merjos and Honor Fraser Reid Shane and Laura Berland-Shane Jerry and Nancy Lahman Darren and Kelly Peers Jon and Maggie Sherman Andrew and Tally Lippman Joel and Ellie Pelcyger Andy and Diane Solomon David and Jacklyn Louie Bill and Mia Robins Mark Teichman and Nayla Ammar Mac and Christina McGary Barclay and Sharon Simpson Christian and Peri Vincent David and Heather Nevell Kevin and Maria Smith Sean Weber-Small and Cara Kleinhaut Ivan and Neda Nikkhoo James and Marie Vincent Jeffrey and Kimberly Tinsley Bamboo Circle Bruce Tobey and Rae Sanchini Bell Circle $1,000 to $2,499 Chris Trunnell and Megan Kissinger $5,000 to $9,999 Stacia Vinar Rachel Bank and Lance Robbins Manny Weiskopf and Evelyn Lanner Anonymous (2) David Shane Barach and Jenny Daly Gareth and Michelle Asten Mat Beck Blue Gate Circle The Capital Group Companies The Charitable Foundation Up to $499 Charitable Foundation Adam and Tracy Bromwich Robert and Robin Eatman Jeff and Marci Dinkin The Abraham Family David Fishman and Lara Sachs Roger Fishman and Lucia Alcantara-Chibane Len Goldstein and KristieAnne Reed Courtney Thorne-Smith Jonathan Allen John Goodman Zack Freedman and Heather Singleton Marwan Al-Sayed and Mies Grybaitis Jeff and Marcie Greene Cameron Gray and Ramaa Mosley-Gray Tina Andrews Sky Hansen and Sharon Stanley Gilberto Granados and Jyoti Puvvula Anonymous (2) Scott and Lori Lahman Andrew and Tamara Gross Alia Arbas Ben and Barbara Madley Noah and Kyle Hawley Raymond Bakaitis Paul Marks and Kerri Speck The Hayutin Family Ken Baum and Julie Cantor David and Linda Michaelson Hyman Family Charitable Trust Robert and Phyllis Blaunstein John and Lizzie Murray Larry and Christine Jenkins Ira and Laura Brown Nuveen Investments Charlie and JoAnn Kaplan Shannon Brown Billy and Amy Rose Loren Kaplan and Scott Packer Philip and Rachel Bruno George and Joyce Sachs Lewis and Maura Kay Evelyn Cazun Matt and Pamela Schwab Kayne Anderson Capital Scott Chamberlin and Stephanie Barish Richard and Jennifer Steets Advisors Foundation Robert and Susan Clark The Stokdyks Richard and Anna Korngute Kirstina Collins Mike and Jenny Tatum The Koven Foundation Stefano and Maria De Lorenzo George and Cindy Teitelbaum Phillip Leslie and Christina Mills Mick and Caskey Ebeling Stephen and Wendi Trilling Alexandra and Peter Marx Don and Jaime Estes Greg Walker and Michelle Ashford Scott Messick and Carey Hern Louise Everett Weingart Foundation Tom Meyer and Lindsey Hay Julian Evjen Selene Vigil-Wilk and Brad Wilk Sanjay and Priya Nambiar Penelope Facher

22 John and Cindy Fitzgerald Derek Flonnoy and Michelle Todd-Flonnoy Holly and Judd Frazier Eric and Michelle Freed Thomas and Sally Freed Tom Freund Judy Fukasawa Richard Gabriel and Kay Seymour-Gabriel Christina Garcia Samuel Gasster and Diane Waingrow Chris Gerolmo Richard Gerwitz and Susan Baskin Brad “BG” Gilbert and Family Nancy Goglia Julian M. Goldstein Why Pat and Beverlee Greene Benita Griffin LiAnne Hall and Family Stephan and Olivia Hamel Wendell Hamick Lloyd Handler and Elaine Batchlor Arnold and Lois Hill Randolph Hillebrand and We Stephanie Gelinas Good Life Organics Scott and Andrea Holtzman Robert Schwentke and Jennifer Howard Moayyed and Maleka Hussain Billy Huynh Mark Hyatt and Malerie Marder Beryle Jackson Scott Johnson and Marla Stone Give… Nicolina Karlsson On the topic of giving to PS1, perhaps we feel David and Judith Keyes Bonnie Koo too strongly. We think it is our obligation to give Fred and Paula Kuhns to the school—it’s just part of our job as parents Christopher Kuzina Jeremy Langer and Meredith Blake who are lucky enough to be members of the PS1 Dara Lasky community. Everyone knows that the costs of Robert Levine John and Deborah Lloyd running and improving this school are not covered Barbara Luchs by the tuition—so we give what and how we can. Jennifer Lui Debbie Martinez People give to causes and institutions they believe Damien and Lorraine McCann in –giving back is just the way we should live— Devon and Daphne McNairy like saying “please” and “thank you”— we are all Sandro Meallet and Melissa Painter Kitaka Mixon so much more fortunate than many in the world. Tania Mooser Our dollars provide the foundation for a finan- Robert and Kathleen Mulholland Ruth Naiditch and Alan Levin cially healthy school for our kids—and kids yet to Olibusayo and Amber Ojuri come—resulting in a win/win/win. Oracle Corporation Pedro Ortega Michael and Susan Painter Tim and Stephanie Blum Reuben Eugene and Carol Pantuck Amanda Perla Proud Parents of Rebecca (BJBlue) Abbie Perttula Tavi and Lisa Perttula Jayme and David Pohl Martin and Denise Rabinovitch Rigoberto Ramos Dan Roberts and Nicole Cavazos Holly Swope and Phil Hayes Jennine Rodriguez and Scott Hevesy Raeleen Taylor-Brandy John Roesler and Kristen Melnyk Omar Torrez and Masha Tsiklauri Andrew and Emilie Rosenfeld Eva Tovar John and Lisa Rushing George and Madeline Trilling Roger and Gail Samuel Georgi Tsiklauri and Victor and Maricela Santana Marina Serednitskaia Aletta Schaap Juan Venegas and Carol Frayre Philip and Madeline Schwartzman John Waldman Bradley Shimada Nancy Waldman Michael and Sheila Siegel Peter and Gwen Wall Charles Song and Sunny Lee Jeffrey and Maria Wauer Annie Spong Whole Foods Market Mindy Staley Fred and Ida Williams Mark Stratton and Susie Schroer Susan Williams

23 Bill and Sahaja Douglass Kevin Newman and Amy Weimer PS1 Robert and Robin Eatman Ivan and Neda Nikkhoo Mick and Caskey Ebeling Dan Offner and Mayumi Ijiri Don and Jaime Estes Olibusayo and Amber Ojuri Annual David Fishman and Lara Sachs Pedro Ortega Roger Fishman and Darren and Kelly Peers Courtney Thorne-Smith Craig Perry and Courney Spikes Fund Jon and Cindy Fitzgerald Kimberly and Josh Perttula Derek Flonnoy and Tavi and Lisa Perttula Participation Michelle Todd-Flonnoy Bernard and Jeanette Rahill Eric and Michelle Freed Jessica and Eric Reid Zack Freedman and Tim Reuben and Stephanie Blum Heather Singleton Jeff Reyna and Anna Tran Reyna Tom Freund Chris Riess and Amy Hill Richard Gabriel and Dan Roberts and Nicole Cavazos Kay Seymour-Gabriel Bill and Mia Robins Jonathan Gardner and Jennine Rodriguez and Scott Hevesy Barbi Appelquist John Roesler and Kristen Melnyk Lee Gardner and Lily Ng The Rogers Family Gary Garland and Billy and Amy Rose Under the direction of Maria Smith our Annual Fund Beth Holden-Garland The Rosen Family Chair and with the support of our fabulous volunteers Chris Gerolmo John and Lisa Rushing this was the year that every family gave. Afshin and Nilou Ghodsi Jason Russell Len Goldstein and KristieAnne Reed Victor and Maricela Santana John Goodman David Schumacher and Yvonne Hsieh Julia Goodman Ron and Camilla Schur Gilberto Granados and Jyoti Puvvula Matt and Pamela Schwab Cameron Gray and Ramaa Mosley-Gray Jason and Jessica Schwarz Rob and Gabrielle Greenberg Robert Schwentke and Jeff and Marcie Greene Jennifer Howard 2013–14 PS1 Board Members Andrew and Tamara Gross Aaron Sevier and Nicole Imberger Annual Fred Gurzeler and Jenny Van Le Reid Shane and Laura Berland-Shane Fund Gareth Asten Erik and Michelle Gustavson Jon and Maggie Sherman Committee Rachel Bank Ted and Nicole Haimes Ian and Rochelle Siegel Jeff Dinkin Jeff and Nadene Haines Frank and Frances Smiley Mark Emtiaz Stephan and Olivia Hamel Kevin and Maria Smith Alex Boudov Afshin Ghodsi Lloyd Handler and Elaine Batchlor David Sobie and Emily O’Brien Cindy Boudov Lizzie Murray Sky Hansen and Sharon Stanley Pandro and Tracy Sokolow Darren Peers Noah and Kyle Hawley Andy and Diane Solomon Deirdre Wallace Carney Joel Pelcyger The Hayutin Family Charles Song and Sunny Lee Jamie Court Abbie Perttula Randolph Hillebrand and Toni Spencer Kevin Crombie Anna Tran Reyna Stephanie Gelinas Annie Spong Glenn Rosen Joe and Aleeza Hobeck Richard and Jennifer Steets Mark Emtiaz Maggie Rosenfeld Naveed and Alefiya Hussain Sue Stich Alexa Fischer Joyce Sachs Mark Hyatt and Malerie Marder The Stokdyks David Michaelson Matt Schwab Hyman Family Charitable Trust Mark Stratton and Susie Schroer Maria Smith Jason Isaacs and Emma Hewitt Holly Swope and Phil Hayes Jeanette Rahill Kerri Speck Beryle Jackson Mike and Jenny Tatum Matt Schwab Mike Tatum Rob Jacobs and Ann Gentry Raeleen Taylor-Brandy Jason Schwarz James Vincent Jimmy Jellinek and Emily Ann Mark Teichman and Nayla Ammar Larry and Christine Jenkins George and Cindy Teitelbaum Tracy Sokolow Current Parents Scott Johnson and Marla Stone Jeffrey and Kimberly Tinsley Maria Smith, Chair Loren Kaplan and Scott Packer Omar Torrez and Masha Tsiklauri Greg Walker Anonymous (4) Lewis and Maura Kay Eva Tovar Stephen and Beth Abronson Robert Knepper and Tory Herald Chris and Tracy Tragos Robin and Carol Acutt Richard and Anna Korngute Stephen and Wendi Trilling Christina Aguilera Gustav and Stephanie Koven Chris Trunnell and Megan Kissinger Marwan Al-Sayed and Scott and Lori Lahman Juan Venegas and Carol Frayre Mies Grybaitis Jeremy Langer and Meredith Blake Stacia Vinar Gareth and Michelle Asten Alexa Fischer and Robert LaPorta Christian and Peri Vincent David Shane Barach and Jenny Daly Dara Lasky James and Marie Vincent Ken Baum and Julie Cantor Phillip Leslie and Christina Mills Greg Walker and Michelle Ashford Mat Beck Andrew and Tally Lippman Sean Weber-Small and Cara Kleinhaut Alex and Cindy Boudov David and Jacklyn Louie Manny Weiskopf and Evelyn Lanner Jordan Bratman Ben and Barbara Madley Selene Vigil-Wilk and Brad Wilk Adam and Tracy Bromwich Paul Marks and Kerri Speck Ian Williams and Tessa Blake Ira and Laura Brown Alexandra and Peter Marx Peter and Emily Yu Philip and Rachel Bruno Damien and Lorraine McCann Ralph Ziman and Marc and Kimberly Butan Mac and Christina McGary Maria Greenshields-Ziman Jared Carney and Deirdre Wallace Devon and Daphne McNairy Scott Chamberlin and Sandro Meallet and Melissa Painter Alumni Families Stephanie Barish Stavros Merjos and Honor Fraser Evelyn Cazun Scott Messick and Carey Hern The Abraham Family James and Karen Ciccone Tom Meyer and Lindsey Hay Jonathan Allen Marshall Coben and Jane Leeves David and Linda Michaelson Raymond Bakaitis Michelle and Jamie Court Chris and Laura Miller Andrew and Deborah Bogen Kevin and Christine Crombie John and Lizzie Murray Robert Burchuk Raymond De Felitta and Ruth Naiditch and Alan Levin Robert and Susan Clark Sherry Brennan Sanjay and Priya Nambiar Samuel Gasster and Diane Waingrow Stefano and Maria De Lorenzo David and Heather Nevell Richard Gerwitz and Susan Baskin

24 Ari Golin Jessie Greene Scott and Andrea Holtzman Marc and Stephanie Hayutin Fred and Paula Kuhns Grandparents of Bianca Hayutin Robert Levine Arnold and Lois Hill John and Deborah Lloyd Grandparents of Ruby and Billie Riess Tania Mooser Moayyed and Maleka Hussain Martin and Denise Rabinovitch Grandparents of Maaria and Andrew and Emilie Rosenfeld Taha Hussain Allen and Valerie Hyman Every Roger and Gail Samuel Aletta Schaap Grandparents of Alex and Philip and Madeline Schwartzman Isabelle Hyman Michael and Laurie Seplow Charlie and JoAnn Kaplan Bruce Tobey and Rae Sanchini Grandparents of Eli Kaplan-Packer Jeffrey and Maria Wauer David and Judith Keyes Susan Williams Grandparents of Charlotte Tragos The Koven Foundation Faculty And Staff Family of Gus Koven Jerry and Nancy Lahman Family Lucia Alcantara-Chibane Grandparents of Noah and Tina Andrews Toby Lahman Alia Arbas Barbara Luchs Shannon Brown In honor of Steven and Billie Fischer Evelyn Cazun Robert and Kathleen Mulholland Kirstina Collins Friends of Tanner Goldstein Louise Everett Michael and Susan Painter Julian Evjen Grandparents of Alonzo Meallet Penelope Facher Eugene and Carol Pantuck Gave! Holly and Judd Frazier Grandparents of Morgan and Judy Fukasawa Alex Pantuck Deirdre Gainor Joel and Ellie Pelcyger Christina Garcia Grandparents of Isabella and In commemoration of PS1’s only two Capital Campaigns, A Brad “BG” Gilbert and Family Finn Leeves Coben TIME TO REMEMBER and ONE CAMPUS ONE COMMUNITY, Nancy Goglia Abbie and Howard Perttula Benita Griffin Grandparents of Jonah, Lucas, PS1 hosted a donor wall unveiling on April 13, 2014. It was LiAnne Hall and Family Anna and Mia Perttula a time to honor the families and friends who over the past Wendell Hamick Roger and Gail Samuel two and half decades helped build our beautiful state of the Billy Huynh Grandparents of Frankie Samuel art campus. Nicolina Karlsson Ken and Barbara Seplow Bonnie Koo In honor of grandchildren, Christopher Kuzina Rachel and Danny Seplow Jennifer Lui Michael and Sheila Siegel Debbie Martinez Grandparents of Charlotte and Kitaka Mixon James Siegel Pedro Ortega Barclay and Sharon Simpson Joel and Ellie Pelcyger Grandparents of Violet and Amanda Perla Calvin Murray Abbie Perttula George and Madeline Trilling Jayme and David Pohl Grandparents of Joe and Max Trilling Rigoberto Ramos Georgi Tsiklauri and Jennine Rodriguez and Scott Hevesy Marina Serednitskaia Morton and Maggie Rosenfeld Grandparents of Alejandra Torrez Bradley Shimada Nancy Waldman Mindy Staley Grandparents of Louis and Holly Swope and Phil Hayes Melina Waldman Eva Tovar Peter and Gwen Wall John Waldman Grandparents of Elijah Kay Fred and Ida Williams Grandparents and Grandparents of Cheval and Special Friends Ciahna McNairy

Anonymous Matching and This donor wall and the one from our 1997-2002 Capital Campaign, A Time to Build, Association of the Integration of Organizational Gifts adorn the walls of the administration building on the mezzanine floor. the Whole Person In memory of Mel Suhd, PS1 Mentor The Bank of America Charitable Robert and Phyllis Blaunstein Foundation Grandparents of Dylan Reid The Boeing Company Caroleen Feeney The Capital Group Companies In honor of Frank, Samantha and Julia Charitable Foundation Valerie Field The Charitable Foundation Friend of Deirdre Gainor French American Charitable Trust Billie and Steven Fischer Good Life Organics Grandparents of Ian and Elio La Porta Kayne Anderson Capital Thomas and Sally Freed Advisors Foundation Thank Grandparents of Jade and Troy Freed Lakeshore Learning Julian M. Goldstein Lois Lambert Gallery Grandparents of Joe and Max Trilling Nuveen Investments Aline and Jack Goodman Oracle Corporation Grandparents of Sean Goodman Sony Pictures Entertainment Pat and Beverlee Greene Weingart Foundation Grandparents of Lexy and Whole Kids Foundation You! 25 Auction Auction Angels

We kicked off the event with Philip Bruno’s exciting trailer. Our Auction Angels kick off the success of our auction by It was Los Angeles 1922… helping to underwrite the expenses of the event. The Roaring 20’s brought out the swagger and the sass. This crowd knows how to party! The Auction team and all the amazing volunteers on the day of the event created an unforgettable evening!! Thank you to everyone for all of your fabulous work.

Auction Volunteers $1000 and Up Up to $999

Stephen Abronson Maura Kay Billie and Steven Fischer Stephen and Beth Abronson Carol and Robin Acutt Cara Kleinhaut, Auction Chair Jonathan Gardner and Gareth and Michelle Asten Nayla Ammar Anna Korngute Barbi Appelquist Shane Barach and Jenny Daly Barbi Appelquist Lori and Scott Lahman Paul Marks and Kerri Speck Sandi Cantor Stephanie Barish Jeremy Langer John and Lizzie Murray Milton and Joan Carney Chris Beck Robert LaPorta Joel and Ellie Pelcyger Chris and Marilyn Cazun Cindy Boudov Sunny Lee The Reed-Goldstein Family Mark Emtiaz and Elizabeth Freitas Jordan Bratman Jacklyn Louie Brad and Selene Wilk Deirdre Gainor Tracy Bromwich Alex and Peter Marx Julian Goldstein Rachel and Philip Bruno Priya and Sanjay Nambiar Julia Goodman Jared Carney Heather Nevell Jeff and Marcie Greene Nicole Cavazos Lily Ng, Auction Chair Rob and Gabrielle Greenberg Scott Chamberlin Neda Nikkhoo Jeffrey and Nadine Haines Kirstina Rasmussen Collins Kimberly Perttula Joe and Aleeza Hobeck Kevin Crombie Mia and Bill Robins Beryle Jackson Maria DeLorenzo Lisa Rushing Rob Jacobs and Ann Gentry Julian Evjen Lizette Sanchez-Hayutin Anna Korngute and Richard Korngute Alexa Fischer Victor Santana Scott and Lori Lahman Cindy Fitzgerald Susie Schroer David and Jacklyn Louie Elizabeth Freitas Kay Seymour-Gabriel David and Linda Michaelson Lee Gardner Aaron Sevier Daniel Offner and Mayumi Ijiri John Goodman Jon Sherman Scott Packer and Loren Kaplan Julia Goodman Brad Shimada Sara Kleban Radin Cameron Gray Rochelle Siegel Jeffrey and Anna Reyna Tamara Gross Heather Singleton Mort and Maggie Rosenfeld Ashley Guillem Maria Smith George and Joyce Sachs Ted Haimes Annie Spong David Schumacher and Yvonne Hsieh Kyle Hawley Mindy Staley Ron and Camilla Schur Phil Hayes Jenny and Mike Tatum Robert Schwentke and Aleeza Hobeck, Auction Chair Cindy Teitelbaum Jennifer Howard Joe Hobeck Kim Tinsley Ian and Rochelle Siegel Reina Holtzman Wendi Trilling Kevin and Maria Smith Yvonne Hsieh Stacia Vinar, Auction Chair Andy and Diane Solomon Alefiya Hussain Christian Vincent Mark Stratton and Susie Schroer Mark Hyatt Deirdre Wallace Stephen and Wendi Trilling Christine Jenkins Sean Weber-Small Christian and Peri Vincent Loren Kaplan James and Marie Vincent Mannie and Evelyn Weiskopf

Great efforts have been taken to ensure the accuracy of this philanthropy report. If there is any error or omission, please accept our apologies and contact Deirdre Gainor, Advancement Director at 310 394-1313 ext. 138 so that future reports and permanent records reflect all gifts correctly.

26 Fund A Need

We raised our paddles for the financial aid endowment in order to ensure the viability of our financial aid program at PS1 for years to come.

$1000 and Up Up to $999

Gareth and Michelle Asten Jeff Reyna and Anna Tran Reyna Stephen and Beth Abronson Matt and Maya Lieberman Shane Barach and Jenny Daly Lance Robbins and Rachel Bank Ken Baum and Julie Cantor Ben and Barbara Madley Mat Beck Bill and Mia Rue Robins Chris Beck and Jane Wang Peter and Alexandra Marx Jared Carney and Deirdre Wallace Morton and Maggie Rosenfeld Jordan Bratman Damien and Lorraine McCann Marshall Coben and Jane Leeves Matt and Pamela Schwab Philip and Rachel Bruno Sanjay and Priya Nambiar Bob and Robin Eatman Jason and Jessica Schwarz Scott Chamberlin and Stephanie Barish Pedro Ortega Mark Emtiaz and Elizabeth Freitas Aaron Sevier and Nicole Imberger Jim and Karen Ciccone Scott Packer and Loren Kaplan Steven and Billie Fischer Jon and Maggie Sherman Kevin and Christine Crombie Craig Perry and Courtney Spikes Zack Freedman and Heather Singleton Ian and Rochelle Siegel Mick and Caskey Ebeling Eric and Jessica Reid Jonathan Gardner and Barbi Appelquist David Sobie and Emily O’Brien David Fishman and Lara Sachs Chris Riess and Amy Hill Afshin and Nilou Ghodsi Richard and Jennifer Steets Roger Fishman and Dan Roberts and Nicole Cavazos Cameron Gray and Ramaa Mosley-Gray Stephen and Wendi Trilling Courtney Thorne-Smith Edward and Johanna Rogers Jeff & Nadene Haines James and Marie Vincent Deirdre Gainor Glenn and Hilary Rosen Matthew Hayutin and Sean Weber-Small and Cara Kleinhaut Lee Gardner and Lily Ng John and Lisa Rushing Lizette Sanchez-Hayutin Brad and Selene Vigil-Wilk Gary Garland and Beth Holden-Garland Robert Schwentke and Jon Hyman and Susan Hoffman-Hyman Chris Gerolmo Jennifer Howard Jimmy Jellinek and Emily Ann Nancy Goglia Brad Shimada Richard and Anna Korngute Rob and Gabrielle Greenberg Mark Teichman and Nayla Ammar Scott and Lori Lahman Jeff and Marcie Greene George and Cindy Teitelbaum Paul Marks and Kerri Speck Joe and Aleeza Hobeck Manuel Weiskopf and Evelyn Lanner Chris and Laura Miller Billy Huynh Ian Williams and Tessa Blake John and Lizzie Murray Mark Hyatt Peter and Emily Yu Darren and Kelly Peers Beryle Jackson Joel and Ellie Pelcyger Rob Jacobs and Ann Gentry Josh and Kimberly Perttula Nicolina Karlsson-Horelick Tim Reuben and Gustav and Stephanie Koven Stephanie Blum-Reuben Jeremy Langer and Meredith Blake

27 Parents Book Guild Fair

With the support of our stellar Executive Board, the Under the leadership of Christine Crombie and Rochelle Parents Guild committee chairs enlist volunteer parents to Siegel, the PS1 Book Fair helped inspire our emerging help enrich our community with all the important events readers, ignited passions for new subjects, and highlighted listed below. this community’s passion for learning. At the same time it raised money for the school and enriched our library.

Executive Board Parents Guild Committee Chairs 2013–14

Cindy Boudov Auction Itty Bitty Aleeza Hobeck Mark Hyatt Evelyn Cazun Cara Kleinhaut Christina Mills Scott Chamberlin Emily Ng Library Support Christine Jenkins Stacia Vinar Lily Ng Jyoti Puvvula Loren Kaplan, Back to School Picnic Coordinator Maria De Lorenzo New Parent Coffees Kimberly Perttula Nicole Cavazos Priya Nambiar Maricela and Scott Chamberlin Lily Ng Victor Santana Christine Jenkins Priya Nambiar Kimberly Perttula Book Fair Christine Crombie One From the Maricela Santana Rochelle Siegel Heart Kay Seymour-Gabriel Cindy Fitzgerald Community Service Kerri Speck Rochelle Siegel Susan Hoffman-Hyman Diane Solomon Gabrielle Greenberg Parent Pop John Murray Dishversity Kim Tinsley Party Book Masha Tsiklauri Maria DeLorenzo Jen Howard Fall Festival Maggie Sherman Carol Acutt Room Parents Fathers’ Breakfast Cindy Fitzgerald Philip Bruno Ed Rogers School Spirit Mike Tatum Emily Ann Lizzie Murray First Day Coffee Cindy Boudov Scrip Frances Smiley Kevin Crombie Lori Lahman Hot Lunch Neda Nikkhoo Jenny Tatum Staff Assistance Christine Jenkins Priya Nambiar Susie Schroer

Staff Appreciation Cindy Boudov Kimberly Perttula

Yearbook Jeanette Rahill Kelly Peers Jennifer Steets

Dishversity Back to School Picnic

28 Party Itty Book Bitty Art Sale

Planning and Hosting a PS1 Party Book Iitty Bitty Art gives everyone an opportunity to participate. Whether we Party is a great way to give to your solicit artists to donate their work, create art, volunteer to work on the day of school and enjoy a fabulous evening or the event, or we make sure to buy pieces for ourselves and our friends, we all day with friends. These families hosted help make this special PS1 tradition a success. intriguing, funny, educational, adven- This year the Itty Bitty Art show was chaired by Mark Hyatt and Christina ture filled parties. We thank them for Mills. The art was phenomenal. Something for everyone. It raised money for the their imagination and their generosity! school, it raised awareness for the school, and it gave us all an opportunity to buy art that we love.

Party Book Hosts:

Christina Aguilera Shane Barach and Jenny Daly Chris Beck and Jane Wang (3) Alex and Cindy Boudov Adam and Tracy Bromwich Jared Carney and Deirdre Wallace Marshall Coben and Jane Leeves Stefano and Maria De Lorenzo Bill and Sahaja Douglass Mark Emtiaz and Elizabeth Freitas Steven and Billie Fischer David Fishman and Lara Sachs Roger Fishman and Courtney Thorne-Smith Jon and Cindy Fitzgerald (2) Zack Freedman and Heather Singleton Richard Gabriel and Kay Seymour-Gabriel Jonathan Gardner and Barbi Appelquist Gary Garland and Beth Holden-Garland John Goodman Cameron Gray and Ramaa Mosley-Gray Jeff and Marcie Greene Jeff and Nadene Haines (2) Phil Hayes and Holly Swope Jason Isaacs and Emma Hewitt (2) Scott and Lori Lahman (2) Andrew and Tally Lippman Mac and Christina MacGary (2) Paul Marks and Kerri Speck Sneak Peek of the Itty Bitty Art John and Lizzie Murray PS1 Donors of $1000 or more to the Annual Fund were hosted to a wonderful evening David and Heather Nevell at Bergamot Station in February for a sneak peek of the Itty Bitty Art that would go on sale the next morning. Food, music and fun were the order of the evening. Scott Packer and Loren Kaplan Darren and Kelly Peers (2) Bill and Mia Robins Ed and Johanna Rogers Billy and Amy Rose John and Lisa Rushing Victor and Maricela Santana Ron and Camilla Schur (2) Jason and Jessica Schwarz (2) Robert Schwentke and Jennifer Howard Aaron Sevier and Nicole Imberger Reid Shane and Laura Berland-Shane Jon and Maggie Sherman Andy and Diane Solomon Annie Spong Richard and Jennifer Steets Mark Stratton and Susie Stratton (2) Mike and Jenny Tatum George and Cindy Teitelbaum Chris and Tracy Tragos Christian and Peri Vincent (2) Greg Walker and Michelle Ashford (2) Ian Williams and Tessa Blake

Fall Festival Fathers’ Breakfast

29 Grandparents at PS1

Grandparents on campus have become a daily occurrence, whether they are dropping off their grandchildren in the early morning, staying to connect on the yard, serving Hot Lunch, or sharing stories in classrooms, we see them interacting throughout the day. This intergenerational connectivity has enriched us all. Last year the opportunities for grandparents increased expo- nentially thanks to the hard work of our grandparent committee. Two evenings of storytelling entitled Tales to Tell were hosted by our committee and enjoyed by parents and grandparents alike. Four Sunday Teach Tech Days hosted by our young teenage alumni gave any parent or grandparent who wanted to learn more about their electronic devices an opportunity to increase their technology skills. Laughter was the biggest component of all the events this year. And of course our Grandparent Memoir Club continued apace. New members joined, stories abounded and deep friend- ships were formed. Many children, when interviewed, said the grandparent highlight for them was Dishversity Day. They loved having their grandparents come into their classroom and share stories of their childhood and then join everyone on the Field of Dreams for a Dishversity Feast. Thank you to all grandparents for your love and support of your children, your grandchildren and the PS1 community.

Grandparent Committee:

Billie Fischer Deirdre Gainor Lizzie Murray Hilary Rosen, Chair Joyce Sachs

Mindy Staley

30 Why We Give… For the last 20 years I was the psychologist at Harvard Westlake. I started working there a year after my son Ian graduated because I loved the school so much and didn’t want to leave. I am a school person. When I retired it made me sad to think I would no longer be able to be involved in schools. How wrong I was. PS1 involves the entire family; it is not just a school, it is a community, embracing everyone. The Memoir Club allows grandparents to get to know each other, form wonderful friendships and remember stories to tell their grandchildren. I give to PS1 to give back. We are so lucky to be included as part of the PS1 family.

Sheila Siegel Grandmother of Charlotte and James Siegel

31 Faculty and Staff Professional Growth

Pluralism includes a commitment to the growth and development of all members of our community. The Annual Fund supports PS1 educators to keep on learning! Here is what they were up to this year.

Progressive Education Network (PEN) Learning and the Brain Pearson Education Online Workshop Conference, Los Angeles “Translating Brain Research into “Words Their Way” “Play Hard! The Serious Work of Keeping Classroom Practice” Virtually-attended by Bonnie Koo Joy in Learning” Attended by Bonnie Koo Attended by 18 teachers, 4 specialists, Summer Educator Institute, Manchester, NH 7 administrators California Association of Independent Schools “Constructing Modern Knowledge” Workshop presenters included: Brad Gilbert, (CAIS) Southern Regional Meeting Attended by Louise Everett, Abbie Perttula Christina Garcia, Ellie Pelcyger, Joel Pelcyger, Attended by Kitaka Mixon, Judy Fukasawa, John Waldman, Lucia Alcantara-Chibane, Holly Frazier, Brad Gilbert, Benita Griffin Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA Kirstina Collins, Jayme Pohl Workshop presenters included: Brad Gilbert Elementary Physical Education Workshop Attended by Pedro Ortega Educators Consortium for Service Learning Teachers College Reading and Writing (ECSL) Institute, Las Vegas Columbia University Teachers College, NYC “Tech Tools 101: Social Media Skills for Educators” “Implementing Rigorous. Coherent Writing Reading Institute (Gr K-2) Attended by Alia Arbas, Benita Griffin Curriculum (Gr 3-6)” Attended by Kitaka Mixon Attended by Chris Kuzina, Benita Griffin Future Horizons Conference on Autism Everyday Math Training and Asperger’s Association for Supervision and Ida Lynn Cowart, Presenter “The Way I See It” presented by Curriculum Development Attended by 18 teachers and 3 administrators Dr. Temple Grandin ASCD Annual Conference, Los Angeles Attended by Jayme Pohl Attended by: Bonnie Koo, Alia Arbas, Jayme Joffe Emergency Services Pohl, Billy Huynh, Kitaka Mixon, Abbie Perttula, CPR Refresher Travel to Park Day School in Northern California John Waldman, Brad Gilbert, LiAnne Hall, Attended by All Faculty, Administrators and Staff Observe “CARE – Call for Action, Respect, Benita Griffin Empathy” Program Emergency Preparedness Jennine Rodriguez Southern California People of Color in OverWatch Strategies with David Trachtenberg Independent Schools (SoCalPOCIS) Attended by All Faculty, Administrators and Staff Series of six Technology Training sessions “Cracking the Codes: Understanding the System with Sammy Lyon of Racial Inequality” by Shakti Butler Benita Griffin Attended by Lucia Alcantara-Chibane, Billy Huynh, Jennine Rodriguez, Joel Pelcyger Educators Consortium for Service Learning (ECSL) Branches Atelier presents Safely Ever After “Engage in Effective Planning for at Westchester Community Room Service Learning” “An Ounce of Prevention” Attended by Alia Arbas, Bonnie Koo Attended by Lucia Alcantara-Chibane, Jen Lui

PS1 Professional Development Day Columbia University Teachers College, NYC 18 Teachers, 4 Specialists and 1 Administrator Reading Institute (Gr 3-5) visited local independent schools Attended by Benita Griffin

Summit Professional Education Columbia University Teachers College, NYC “A Comprehensive Approach to the Young Reading Institute (Gr K-2) Brain – Strategies for Learning, Organization Attended by Lucia Alcantara-Chibane and Self Control” Attended by Lucia Alcantara-Chibane The Right Question Institute, West Coast Seminar “Teaching Students to Ask Their Own Questions” Attended by Jennine Rodriguez, Kitaka Mixon, Bonnie Koo, Jayme Pohl The commitment to lifelong learning is pursued by all faculty and staff at PS1.

32 MISSION STATEMENT: PS1 is a diverse community committed to an Every ever-evolving model of pluralistic elementary education. On a path to self-knowledge, students engage and become the best versions of themselves. They develop critical academic One, and interpersonal skills to be confident and passionate contributors to an increasingly Every connected world. Day, In Every Way… Why Support the 2014–15 We PS1 Pluralistic School Annual Fund Give… I give to PS1 because I believe in its mission of instilling a love of learning in its students. Developing young people who are critical, independent, and curious thinkers is a great way to make the world a better place.

Andrew Rosenfeld (1994) Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID 1225 Broadway Mercury Mailing Santa Monica CA 90404 Systems Inc.

Save The Date! October 1 Grad Family Dinner PS1 Welcomes 2 Admissions Tour New Faculty and Staff: 7–9 Photo Days

9–10 Olders Camping Trip 10 Memoir Club 14 Life After PS1 16 Admissions Tour 17 Grad Alumni Party 20–24 Parent Conferences 23 Memoir Club 24 Book Fair Opens 24 PJ Story Time Beth Kemp Marcus Wiggins Jamie Bennett Acting Director After Care Teacher Classroom Teacher 26 Fall Festival/ Book Fair of Admissions 31 Halloween

November 6 Admissions Tour 7 Memoir Club 8 Fathers’ Breakfast 13 Tales to Tell 14 PJ Story Time 16 Teen Teach Tech Day 20 Admissions Tour

20 Parent Ed with Madeline Levine Nicole Jacoby Shak Okoebor Gina Jang After Care Teacher Classroom Assistant Classroom Teacher 21 Gift Drive Begins

27–28 Thanksgiving Holiday

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