2011-2012 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY PHILOSOPHY & MISSION

Children, School Mission let us not Saint Mary’s School is a community founded in Catholic tradition and love in word committed to creating a Christ-centered learning environment in which we or speech share in the Eucharist, proclaim the Word of God, and model the gospel values through our actions, service and the way we live our lives. but in deed and truth. 1 John 3:18 Our Philosophy

As builders of the faith community of Saint Mary’s School, we believe learning is the process of acquiring and applying knowledge, thinking critically to solve problems, and stimulating curiosity through inquiry and discovery. We encourage learning through a multi-sensory approach that encompasses basic skills acquisition, higher level thinking, and collaboration within an integrated curriculum.

We recognize diverse learning styles among our students and strive to differentiate instruction so that creativity is fostered and individual needs are addressed.

Our Christ-centered approach to learning encourages responsibility, accountability, respect, and above all, compassion for one another. We endeavor to instill within the child and the community a life-long love of learning rooted in Catholic values and the conviction to follow them. OUR ACHIEVEMENTS Awards and Recognition

International Baccalaureate World School U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School

Saint Mary’s was authorized in July 2008 as an Awarded by the U.S. Department of International Baccalaureate (IB) Education, Saint Mary’s received World School offering the Middle the prestigious Blue Ribbon School Years Programme (MYP), and was award for scoring in the top 10 the first Catholic school in the nation to offer percent of private schools in the nation based on its this program. standardized test scores. Graduating Students Julia Page Barr Goochland High School Eleanor Chase Bisese Center for Leadership, Government & Global Economics at Douglas S. Freeman High School Nathan Michael Chen International Baccalaureate Center at Emma Elise Clary Saint Gertrude High School Emily Nicole Crawford Center for Education & Human Development at Glen Allen High School Dana Catherine Dabson Saint Gertrude High School Phuong Diem Dao Mills E. Godwin High School Vivian Aragão Duck Mills E. Godwin High School Zachary Scott Flint Benedictine College Preparatory Hunter Raleigh Frasier Spanish Immersion Center at Manchester High School Caroline Michael Frye Mills E. Godwin High School Ethan David Gleberman Benedictine College Preparatory Michelle Curran Golden Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School Anna Mahoney Gould Saint Gertrude High School Caroline Hodges Gravely Douglas S. Freeman High School Stephen Edward Heishman Center for Engineering at Highland Springs High School Joel Anthony Hudalla Glen Allen High School Steven Michael Jean Trinity Episcopal High School Victoria Willis LaCivita Saint Gertrude High School Christine Maria Lightfoot Douglas S. Freeman High School Travis Scott Lipscomb Benedictine College Preparatory William Jack Maurer Benedictine College Preparatory Reilly Ann McNamara Saint Gertrude High School Andrew Matthew Moore Douglas S. Freeman High School Mary Peyton Mugford Saint Gertrude High School Joshua Patrick Munro Spanish Immersion Center at Tucker High School Robert Wise Oldfield,Jr. Trinity Episcopal High School Michael Alexander Opstelten Open High School David Walsh Powers III Benedictine College Preparatory Colleen Patricia Price Godwin High School Christina Paige Pritchett Patrick Henry High School Kevin Michael Richeson Trinity Episcopal High School Victoria Natalie Saunders Saint Gertrude High School Alexander Robert Schattner Benedictine College Preparatory Rebecca Marie Walko Trinity Episcopal High School Sean Casey Wright OUR LEADERS

A Letter from the Pastor

Dear Friends:

It happened fifty years ago. In May of 1962, a small been expanded and upgraded. Educational programs group of dedicated Catholics gathered to celebrate continue to evolve, so that our children may be deeply an important moment. The Bishop of Richmond rooted in the Christian tradition and prepared to be had announced the formation of a new parish in the engaged citizens in the 21st Century. western suburbs of Richmond. Families from old farms and new neighborhoods came together for the As we celebrate this 50th Anniversary year, we will focus first time to celebrate Mass as a parish community. on three words that come from the Gospel of Luke: Fifty years ago, Saint Mary’s “Rejoice! Proclaim! Serve!” We rejoice in the generous Parish was born! and dedicated teachers, administrators and parents who have worked tirelessly to make Saint Mary’s School an Those founding members outstanding educational community. We proclaim the of Saint Mary’s had to start Gospel of Jesus each day, so that our students will love from scratch as they built the Lord and be guided by His wisdom. And we teach this parish community. They our children to serve Christ by their generous outreach worked together to build to those who are in need. a place for worship. They formed committees. They So much good work has happened over the past fifty served the poor. Within a matter of months, they years. Yet so much more remains to be done. Please developed plans for the foundation of Saint Mary’s join us as we take the next steps in building a school School. They worked hard and sacrificed. And soon, community that knows how to Rejoice, Proclaim, and this new parish was able to open the doors of its Serve! brand new school, welcoming children into a Christ- centered environment where minds are formed, hearts are nourished, and souls are sustained. Sincerely in Christ,

In the fifty years since the foundation of this community, our dedication to Catholic Education has not wavered, and our willingness to build a Rev. Michael A. Renninger brighter future for our children has deepened with each passing day. The original school buildings have A Letter from the Principal Dear Saint Mary’s Families,

A few years ago, I worked with a Kindergarten student on subject areas. The elementary years are filled with his behavior in class. This student saw things in a very learning that creates a firm foundation of basic skills “black and white” way - he knew when others were right, and knowledge. Students at all levels of achievement and he knew when others were wrong. Time and again, and aptitude strive to do their best under the watchful he would visit my office, having pushed, shoved or hit an- eyes of caring and loving teachers. Our Middle School other student for being wrong. Working with his parents, continues to enhance and improve our sixth to eighth we decided that perhaps he needed a stronger message grade students’ understanding of the global world in about how to behave and settled upon sending him home which they will soon find themselves contributing to the next time he corrected another student. It wasn’t long the welfare of all humankind. before I had to make the dreaded call home. While wait- The 2011-2012 school year was ing for his parents to come and retrieve him, the student a self-study year for our Middle turned to me and asked, “When did the rules change?” School culminating with a visit from officials of the Internation- I often think of that discussion when asked “Why come al Baccalaureate Organization. to Saint Mary’s School?” Our teaching, our curriculum Reauthorization to offer the IB and our instruction are guided by the rules Jesus called the Middle Years Programme al- greatest: the commandment given to us by Jesus in Mat- lows Saint Mary’s to continue thew 22:37-39, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with offering a structured program all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” with an emphasis on holistic instruction, integrated and “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” curriculum, and a world view of cultures and nations.

Each day, our community of learners gather and open in So, when did the rules change? About 2000 years ago. prayer as we learn to love the Lord, our God. We give It is the mission of Saint Mary’s School to continue thanks for the many blessings we share. We come to know supporting parents as the first teachers of their chil- the stories of our Catholic traditions and faith. We ask dren by educating our youth in a Christ centered envi- our Father to forgive us, as we forgive others. And we ronment where His greatest commandment is practiced share the love of Christ in service to others, in thanksgiv- each and every day. ing for the many gifts we receive, and in learning about others in our world. Sincerely,

Saint Mary’s students know that God is the source of all truth, and they study hard to learn of God’s truth in many Thomas D. Dertinger, Ed.D. STRATEGIC PLANNING

Saint Mary’s operational rigor includes a strategic plan, a copy of which can be found at www.saintmary.org/About/StrategicPlan.pdf. The strategic plan is built around four statements leading to specific goals and objectives. Activities and instruction related to each of these statements are highlighted.

Statement 1: The community of Saint Mary’s recognizes the focus of religious education as central to Catho- lic Education. Faith development, morality, ethics and good citizenship are core components of the student’s experience built upon an understanding of Gospel values, Christian teaching and Catholic tradition.

Statement 2: The community of Saint Mary’s values academic excellence and supports a rigorous academic program designed to challenge all students to levels of achievement that build skills, abilities and knowledge. Statement 3: The community of Saint Mary’s seeks opportunities to expand a Christ-centered environment to extracurricular activities and events that broaden the students’ social, physical and emotional development. After school programs in athletics, the arts and music provide enriching opportunities for growth and recre- ation.

Statement 4: The community of Saint Mary’s recognizes a strong relationship with parents, parishioners, faculty, staff and students that thrives on a sense of trust, that flourishes when ideas and opinions are shared, and requires active participation of all. Technology enabled communications, combined with more traditional channels of information, opens ever more opportunities to collaborate and inform in the interest of student achievement. STANDARDIZED TESTING

2012 Terra Nova Test Scores for Saint Mary’s Catholic School

100

90

80

70

60

50 Grade 1 Grade 3

Na#onal Percen#le Score Score Na#onal Percen#le Grade 5 40 Grade 7

30

20 Subtest Not Available for First Grade

10

0 Reading Language Math Total Score Science Social Studies Grade 1 85 81 87 78 78 Grade 3 81 91 84 88 85 84 Grade 5 74 69 75 75 80 79 Grade 7 81 83 88 88 83 87

Reading the Scores: Terra Nova reports scores as percentiles. These scores are rank order scores. A score of 70 indicates that in a national group of 100 students in the same grade, this child is doing better than 69 of them. It does not mean the student got 7 out of 10 correct on the test - that would be a percentage. Previous Year’s Terra Nova Scores

Reading Language Mathematics Total Score

Year/ 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Grade

1 79 84 76 86 87 75 85 75 85 85 Discontinued 77 88 80 85 86 83 81 78 88 82 92 91 88 87

3 73 75 67 65 71 84 81 67 74 71 80 72 87 91 68 75 71 80 80 83 84 71 76 71 80 76 89 88

5 82 84 74 67 71 71 74 86 89 79 69 65 73 69 75 85 74 83 78 80 75 82 87 77 78 73 79 75

7 79 64 76 83 69 80 81 87 77 84 87 81 89 83 76 77 80 90 77 91 88 82 74 81 90 80 92 88

Science Social Studies

Year/ 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Grade

1 75 86 68 76 88 79 78 89 92 84 87 87 85 78

3 66 74 71 85 81 89 85 73 78 69 84 80 89 84

5 77 90 74 82 81 80 80 78 88 75 78 83 77 79

7 69 69 67 82 68 83 83 89 82 86 86 80 89 87 FINANCES

Saint Mary’s Catholic School Balance Sheet

June 2012 Actuals Assets Operations Checking $253,350 PTO 17,477 Money Market 100,217 Endowment Fund 166,393 TD Ameritrade 332,420 Accounts Receivable 0 Total Assets $869,858

Liabilities & Equity

Unearned Registration - Next Year 124,450 Unearned Prepaid Tuition - Next Year 161,722 Summer Salaries 203,904

Accounts Payable 29,732 Totals Liabilities $519,809

Equity Prior Year Fund Balance $66,323 RE - Endowment (RESTRICTED) 166,393 Retained Earnings - Operations 99,056 RE - PTO 17,477 Restricted Gifts 800 Total Equity $350,049

Total Liabilities and Equity $869,858

Saint Mary’s Catholic School Income Statement

2011-2012 2012-2013 Actuals Budget Income Tuition $2,041,858 $2,212,902 Parish Subsidy 110,000 110,000 Third Source 149,636 131,575 Development 97,926 90,000 Fees/Activities 332,788 345,857 Total Income $2,722,208 $2,890,334

Expenses Salaries $1,590,827 $1,675,065 Instruction 37,821 47,565 Administration 142,015 157,002 Development 3,271 7,000 Operations & Maintenance 236,668 255,399 Fixed Charges 352,893 453,702 Fees & Activities 247,807 222,490 Capital Expenditures 11,851 72,111 Total Expenses $2,623,153 $2,890,334

Net Profit/(Loss) 99,055 $0 ACADEMICS

Catholic education is thriving at Saint Mary’s School in Richmond’s West End. We have much to celebrate as a community: a parish that cares about its children, teachers committed to their vocations, and parents dedicated to their children’s academic, spiritual, and personal development coalesced to enjoy another year of accomplishment.

The Catholic Difference

The values inherent in a Catholic education are Association of Colleges and Schools and augmented by experienced daily - in the classrooms, hallways, the Saint Mary’s teaching Please call us at lunchroom, and playground, and weekly at Mass. And staff to best serve our (804) 740-1048 to these values are activated through living the Gospel of children. Art, music, field discuss enrollment Jesus Christ. School days and meals begin with prayers; opportunities for your trips, and technology enhance the crucifix is reverently displayed throughout the children or visit learning with meaningful, school. Religion classes teach the New Testament, the www.SaintMary.org hands-on experiences for the Sacraments, Bible and church history, and respect for students. Foreign language is one another. Service projects strengthen and personalize introduced in kindergarten. these lessons as the children hold bake sale fundraisers for the Little Sisters of the Poor, schools in Haiti, and Today’s Catholic schools may look different and no longer many local area children. invoke memories of favorite nuns and the Baltimore Catechism, but the tradition continues through families The classical curriculum (used throughout the Catholic and educators who value the Catholic difference. Diocese of Richmond) has been approved by the Southern An International Baccalaureate World School

THE FIVE AREAS OF Saint Mary’s was authorized in July 2008 as an Inter- INTERACTION OF THE national Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the IB PROGRAMME Middle Years Programme (MYP). At the time of certification, Saint Mary’s was the only Catholic school Approaches to Learning (ATL) in to offer an IB program and the first Catholic school in the Students are enabled to take respon- to offer the Middle Years Programme. sibility for their own learning.

Our school offers Diocesan-based instruction that incorporates the phi- Community & Service losophy, curriculum guides and instructional materials of the MYP. Students take an active part in the Three fundamental concepts guide the MYP: holistic learning, inter- communities in which they live, national mindedness and global awareness, and communication. Saint thereby encouraging responsible Mary’s is excited to have this new certification to strengthen an already citizenship. excellent middle school experience which prepares our students for their future academic success. Human Ingenuity Students learn to appreciate and As an IB World School Saint Mary’s not only preserves but strengthens develop in themselves the human its Catholic identity. Our goal is to be a Catholic school of excellence of- capacity to influence, transform, en- fering the best possible opportunities for all students to grow spiritually, joy and improve the quality of life. academically, and personally. For more information on the IB MYP please see: www.ibo.org/myp. Environment Students become aware of their interdependence with the environ- “We love International Baccalaureate ment so that they understand and students! The IB program fully prepares accept their responsibilities. students for college. Some of our most curious learners and most engaged leaders Health & Social Education come to us from IB programs.” This area deals with physical, Kristen Binette social and emotional health and Assistant Director of Admission, University of Richmond intelligence—key aspects of development leading to complete and healthy lives. ANNUAL GIVING

Why an Annual School Fund?

Tuition covers only 85% of the cost of sending a child to Saint Mary’s. This gap equates to $700 per child. Annual Giving funds help provide furnishings, library books, textbooks, AR tests, instructional materials, and cover operating costs. With your Annual Giving gift, you may wish to specify an area of interest for your contribution or make an unrestricted gift to the school. Please contact Dr. Dertinger at 740-1048 to learn more.

Blue Ribbon Society The Principal’s Society (Gifts of $2000 and above) (Gifts of $500-999)

Anonymous Robert and Michele Busch Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Akers Robert and Kathleen Calhoun Khoi and Marie Christine Do Mr. Doug Dabson and Dr. Diane Biskobing Bang-On Donkitphai and Manus Youngpattana Drs. Jeffrey Tessier and Therese Duane Kevin Finto David and Paula Kupstas David and Becky Gleberman John and Jody Locher James and Lindsay Gould Paul and Mary Ellen McFadden Hyunsun Dominica Ko Michael and Michele McGarry Michael and Lynnleigh Maloney Thomas and Delilah O’Leary Scott and Mary Virginia Merithew Jill and John Porter John and Frances Muldowney Michael and Charlene Richeson Joseph and Gina Oley Gordon and Mary Ann Sutliff David and Patricia Osborne Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Polonitza Saint Mary’s Society (Gifts of $1000-1999) The Scholar’s Club (Gifts of $225-499) Drs. Robert Castellucci and Judy Brannen Drs. Robert and Susan Dausch Alex and Lorna Battles Caroline Gould John and Maryann Collinson Tony Hawkinson Teresa and Clifton Duke Marshall and Angie Jett Edward Gotta and Tara Bristol Dr. and Mrs. Edward Largo Drs. Mark and Kelly Gottschalk Timothy and Suly Layton Charles and Elaine Haug John Lenzi Wan Iong Drew and Sharon Mugford John and Stephanie Maurer Robert and Denise Oldfield Jeff and Susan Nichols William and Annetta Riley Mr. Abraham Obstelten and Dr. Dana Lascu Domingo and Melissa Rivera David and Joyce Park Michael and Karen Spine Caroline Pinotti The Scholar’s Club (continued) Contributors (Gifts of $225-499) Rose-Ann Albano Mr. and Mrs. Sam Richeson Mr. and Mrs. L. McMahon Croft Jr. James and Lydia Taylor John and Jean Hanky Frank and Mary Wallmeyer Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hodgson Paul and Susan Zamecnik John and Valerie Keating Thomas and Mary Beth Pitt The Honors Club Helena Thomas (Gifts of $100-224) Bertie Vogelmann Dr. Michael and Siobhan Zuccaro Tom Antal Abe and Laura Babik Kevin Basinet and Aida Saydiova The Boggs / Seavey Family Christopher and Pamela Coplan Thomas and Suzanne Drumm Lynn Hafer Scott and Kathy Holland Corporate Gifts Patricia Ikem Johan and Pamela Kelleher Donatas and Vita Kraskauskas Altria Matching Gifts Program Scott and Traci Lantzy Ancient Order of Hiberians, Maj. Dooley Div. Mark and Maria Lightfoot Capital One Carol Lovelace Dominion Foundation Marcelin Lovismartin ExxonMobil Foundation Melinda Luckhard Genworth Foundation Rafael and Wendy Lugo H&R Block Foundation Allen and Melanie Mason IBM Internationl Foundation Sr. Pat McCarthy Network for Good Michele Metcalfe United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg David and Martha Novak Verizon Mary-Ann Parmentier Wells Fargo Foundation Theodore and Stephanie Polito David and Stephanie Price Mr. and Mrs. William Vita James and Joan Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wright FOR PARENTS

WHAT WE DO Parent Teacher Organization

Family • Welcome dinner The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is comprised of • Ice cream socials • Kickoff Cookout parent volunteers and teacher representatives who strive to create a warm and Christian faith environment for our Fun • Spirit Nights children and their families through fellowship, stewardship • Basketball pep rally and fundraising. Saint Mary’s School is very fortunate to • Basketball Sports Banquet • Musical Revue have such a committed volunteer base that is so vital to the

Fundraising support of its PTO events. We encourage events that will • Annual Gala 2012, raised build a strong sense of community. When a family attends over $50,000 through live & silent auctions – dinner Saint Mary’s School, it is also part of a Christian Community and dance which makes all the difference in the world. • Saint Mary’s Marketplace OUR STUDENTS Fast Facts Enrollment Extracurricular activities 454 students • After School Care Staff Program • 31 faculty • Student Government • 9 administration and Association support • Lego Robotics Team • 1 full time chef • Chorus • 8 after school care • Craft Club specialists • Band / Piano Lessons Class sizes • Scouting Kindergarten: 20:2 • Basketball First Grade: 20:2 • Ad Hoc Sports (Soccer, Primary (grades 2 – 5): 21:1 Volleyball, etc.) Middle School (grades • Science Fair 6-8): 23:1 • Musical Review Accreditations • Environmental Club • Southern Area Colleges • Cross Country and School (SACS) • Virginia Catholic Educa- Student awards tion Association (VCEA) • Scholarship for Middle • International Bacca- School laureate Organization’s • Citizenship Awards authorization to offer the • Honor Rolls Middle Year’s Programme • Foreign Language • U.S. Dept. of Educa- Awards tion’s Blue Ribbon School (Middle School) Award for 2004 Recent Graduate Successes Khanh Dao (SMCS ‘08) Salutatorian, Saint Gertrude High School, 2012. Attending the . Sarah Jean (SMCS ‘10) has been accepted to attend the Please call us at Interlochen Arts Academy to study Theater Arts (Acting) for (804) 740-1048 to her senior year of high school. discuss enrollment Interlochen is a world renowned opportunities for your performing arts school having taught many of today’s well- children or visit known artists. Sarah hopes to www.SaintMary.org continue her theater studies at the university or conservatory level. (804) 740-1048 9501 Gayton Road Our apologies if we have made any errors or omissions; www.SaintMary.org Richmond, Virginia 23229 please contact the school and we’ll correct our records.