Book of Gratitude 2018-2019 2019-2020 Admissions Profile

Total number Total number of students by division: of students enrolled: 536 130 ECE 109 Middle School Total Total number number of boys: 252 of girls: 284 161 Elementary 136 High School

Acceptance rate: Total number of new students: 81% 130

Retention rate: Percentage of Students 92% Receiving Financial Aid Excludes transitional grades 21% Median % per NAIS: 25%

*As of October 1, 2019

Ethnic Diversity Geographic Diversity Caucasian 44% Latino/Hispanic 5% Morgan Hill 55.5% Milpitas 0.2% Multiracial 20% Middle Eastern 3% Gilroy 24.4% Campbell 0.2% Asian 19% Other 3% San Jose 11.9% Los Gatos 0.2% Decline to identify 5% African American 1% San Martin 4.8% Saratoga 0.2% Hollister 2.0% Gonzales 0.2% San Juan Bautista 0.4%

Page 2 Oakwood School 2018-2019 Fundraising Highlights

Oakwood School is building a vibrant philanthropy A Culture f Giving program that relies on the generosity of time, talent, and treasure which are invested in the learning experience of each student. Our school is growing in new ways and our community is a vital part of this growth.

Oakwood received Thank you to our PSA who helped to facilitate 1,143 over 100 special events, activities, field trips, Individual Donations and meetings for parents, teachers, and students!

216 gifts 74% increase in 2018-2019 in # of gifts over 2017-2018 were from first time donors 123 Students % completed 100 Thanks & Giving Celebration 8,540 Faculty Board of Community & Staff Trustees Service Hours participation participation 171 Feast Bins for Community Solutions 210 Students competed in (a new record!) 10 Sports on 26 Teams

33 families were members of 1,279 Books the for El Toro Club House Leadership Circle (gifts of $2,500 and above) Students performed in over 35 Oakwood 73 donors giving 53% of donors increased Productions + every year for 5 years their FY19 giving over FY18 & Concerts

Book of Gratitude 2018-2019 Page 3 ThankDear youOakwood very much Family, for the role you played in volunteering for classroom making 2018-2019 another wonderful year at activities, and spreading Oakwood School. It was a banner year for so positive words about the many reasons, and celebrating the school’s 20th Oakwood experience. Anniversary was certainly a highlight. For those You have each made an of you who were here last year, I hope your children invaluable contribution to have fond memories. And if you are new this year, our school. we are already on our way to making new, lasting As you peruse this publication, I hope you feel the memories, most notably the incredible additions deep gratitude we have for each of you and the many to our campus. How grateful I am for the ways you have chosen to support Oakwood School. generosity of the Oakwood families, as the report It is more than simply a list of people who have given that follows demonstrates. their time, talent, and treasure to Oakwood. It is a You will see that participation was up, and that our remarkable volume of thanks and a testament to our Spreading Our Roots campaign in support of our community’s enduring generosity of spirit. campus expansion, which will continue this school Warmly, year, was met with much success. In addition to financial gifts, so many of you have given the gift of your time. I have witnessed countless volunteer hours unselfishly donated to support our mission Michelle R. Helvey in so many ways: investing time at PSA events, Head of School

Dear Oakwood Community, The 2018-2019 school year represented an amazing participation in our many period of growth at Oakwood School. As we reflected fundraising efforts are just on our past and looked ahead to our future, we some of the many testaments witnessed change at every turn. With the launch of to the strength, commitment, Spreading Our Roots, we cemented our path for the and devotion of our Oakwood coming years, and there was no better representation family. It is the investment of of this forward momentum than the ongoing Campus time, energy, and resources Expansion Project. Throughout the year the foundation of our faculty, staff, parents, for our future in expanded music, performing, alumni, board members, visual, and digital arts offerings and an even more grandparents, alumni parents, and friends who define robust athletics program was laid, and the incredible the Oakwood experience for our students and ensure steel structures grew out of the ground. Today, visitors the same for future generations. take note of the Liberal Arts Center’s impressive lobby Thank you for making Oakwood School a place we can and theatre, and we are prepared for the final touches all call home. We cannot thank you enough for your and dedication ceremony for the Upper School ongoing support and the difference you continue to Athletic Center. This project truly highlights the make in the lives of our community. importance of enhanced education to our whole child approach and preserves the legacy that previous Warmly, Oakwood families set forth for our community. To move us forward, it takes the entire community. The many parents volunteering in every capacity across Melissa Barrow campus, alumni engaging in their reunions, and Director of Development

Page 4 Oakwood School Class of 2019 Graduates

# of college and university scholarships and awards offered upon acceptance to the 28 Oakwood High School 2019 graduates: 54

Oakwood’s Class of 2019 SAT average: 1310

National average College Board defined composite excellent SAT score SAT score for 2019: (90%): 1060 1340

# of Honor Cords awarded at graduation: 97

Book of Gratitude 2018-2019 Page 5 2018-2019 Fundraising Overview

We began the 2018-2019 with the launch of Oakwood’s first capital campaign,Spreading Our 2018-2019 Fundraising Totals Roots. To support the need to expand our campus footprint and the academic, arts, and athletics Total FY19 offerings we provide our students both current Giving and future, Oakwood began construction on $702,338 the Liberal Arts Center and Upper School Athletic Center. Our fundraising efforts were geared toward the Campus Fund and the successful completion of these spaces in time for the 2019- 2020 school year, and thanks to your support, this dream became a reality.

The results to the right came from the partnership Spreading of our Oakwood community—comprised of Our Roots parents, students, faculty, staff, grandparents, Campaign alumni, and friends. An impressive number of you $344,061 donated philanthropically this year, and did so in an exceptional way. Fund Run Roaring In 2018-2019, Oakwood’s incredibly generous 20th donors gave a total of $702,338 including $202,057 Auction campaign commitments—a significant and $156,220 historic record for our school. We cannot thank you enough for this generosity, and hope you will partner with us again this school year in the same giving spirit and embrace all that Oakwood’s future has in store for our community.

Upper School Athletic Center, Liberal Arts Center, August 2019 Oakwood School Campus, August 2019 August 2019

Page 6 Oakwood School 2018-2019 Donors

You Make a Difference

We extend our sincere thanks for the many ways you supported Oakwood School in 2018-2019. Whether you were an Auction underwriter, contributed to the Fund Run, supported the Spreading Our Roots efforts, or gave of your time within the school—we are sincerely grateful. Because of donors and volunteers like you, we are able to live our mission every day.

Every year Oakwood supporters join together to help advance the mission of the school. Your immense generosity has an immediate and lasting impact on the lives of our students.

Thank you to the entire Oakwood community who helped make our 2018-2019 fundraising efforts a great success.

Head’s Circle Founders’ Circle Trustees’ Circle $25,000 and Above $10,000 to $24,999 $5,000 to $9,999 HBill and Heather Christopher FStephen and Helen Holter SteveT and Erin Atkinson Ted and Michelle Helvey Deron and Lisa Jackson Charles and Margaret Burback Pat and Heather Lord Shachar and Emily Shem-Tov Giacalone Family Vic and Carolyn Riches Steve and Lilly Weissinger Ron and Wendy Gong Ed and Julie Sattler Xianjin Yang Larry and Lori Kent John and Kim Thornton Amir and Wajeeha Khan Jeff Ota and Stephanie Neustadter Noah and Heather Price Leonard✝ and Stephanie Procker The Betty R. & Ralph Sheffer Foundation Ram and Geetha Varma

Patrons’ Circle Spirit Club $2,500 to $4,999 $1,000 - $2,499 PDerek and Angie Banks TomS and Renee Afflixio Erik and Vanet Murawsky Raymond and Sarah Blanchard Ted Chin and Helen Rhee James and Kirstin Nagy Brandon and Tere Casey Patrick and Alison Comerford Michael and Cary Neunzig Ryan and Melissa Goulart Patty Crone Ian and Christina Nyquist Michael and Lacy Gutierrez Mandeep and Parveen Dhillon Garth and Kathy Pickett Steve and Sandra Lowe John and Anna Gorski Jozef and Barbara Plata Ferdinand and Kathy Manalili Jennifer Hagen Andrew and Mary Prunicki Peter and Laura Moosman Charles and Marilyn Hansen Torsten and Angela Reinert Rodney and Karen Park Kevin and Joan Hayden Karen Richardson Steve and Gail Potter Cameron and Mckenzie Helvey Tom and Diane Selby Dennis and Pat Riches Michael ’09 and Annie Helvey Gordon and Christine Shales Chris and Melissa Sorci William and Grace Helvey Michael and Hanane Stanghellini Mark and Elizabeth Striebeck Rob and Lindsay Hessling Ryoji Watanabe and Lily Li Subramaniam Vinod and Renoo Nathan Kameron and Joy Khojasteh Joe and Viridiana Velasco Joe Zhao and Angela Chen John and Millette Litzinger Joseph and Tanaya Williams Michael and Dawn Lyle Xinjiong Xu and Annie Ni John and Shaneen Monaco

✝Deceased The following pages contain the names of those whose gifts were received during the fiscal year July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information. If you have been incorrectly listed or omitted, please accept our apologies. Please notify the Development Office [email protected] with any questions or concerns. Book of Gratitude 2018-2019 Page 7 2018-2019 Donors (continued)

Hawk Club Up to $999 HAnonymous Jim and Christine Carrillo Christopher and Vicky Foland Mitchell and Kathy Abbey Mark and Judy Cash James and Janine Forman Issac and Jayme Abernethy Steve Caspary and Robin Millard Melany Forsgren Mark and Kristine Acquistapace Poppy Ceaser Dave and Kelli Frazer Royce Agustin Jason and Wendy Chamberlain Lauren Frazer Diane Aiello Jim Chapman and Brenda Black Linda Frazer Michael Aken Thomas Chen Michael and Ethyn Frugoli Khaled and Karen Aldada Ryan and Megan Christian Richard and Tiffany Fuller Carlos Garcia Alvarado and Johnna Jason and Silvia Christopher Mike Gallagher Lee-Garcia Nicholas and Stacy Cintas Nancy Gallo Jim Angelopoulos George Cintas Francisco Garcia David and Monique Anthus Danielle Cipolla Jessica Garcia-Kohl Ygal and Anna Arbel Gene and Penny Ciraulo Dave and Julianne Garnett Daniel and Laurie Armino Ian and Alisa Clawson Alberto and Jennifer Gastelum Geoffrey and Karen Arnold Marsha Clawson Eric and Melissa Gerber Karen Astrachan Kamuela Cobb-Adams Catalin and Elena Gidea Gregory Austin and Julie Lyon Jordan and Samantha Cole Harmandeep Gill and Poonam Karen Azevedo Doug and Penny Conn Dhaliwal Kirk B Shirley Cook Kathy Giordano Rashid and Marjan Bahrainy Megan Cook Tracey Givens Brinda Balagopal and Kanchan Dilip Bruce Coons Jim Gleuck David Bandy Daniel Cote and Karin Reak Michelle Goldman Lauren Barber Tess Cote Todd and Mirka Gomes Chris and Melissa Barrow Jay Couch and Myrna Robles Couch Brandon and Jenine Greenley Paul and Stephanie Barton Victor and Tamila D’Elia Ken and Julie Greenley Ben and Sara Bascom Eric Dahlin Maciej and Mara Gudrymowicz Vishal Bathija and Rina Sutaria Matt Dahlin Leticia Guizar Danny and Maria Bautista Shahrokh and Ramak Daijavad James Guthrie Matthew and Stephanie Behan Prasanta Dash and Jayashree Mishra Paul and Sabina Gutierrez Kevin and Misty Beilmann Dantley and Courtney Davis Katie Gutierrez Jen Bell Katie Davis Lisa Ha Ron Belliveau Anton and Theresa Davydov David and Charlotte Hamilton Richard Benedict Sheryl de Bree Brad and Michelle Hannula Sam and Lauren Benedict Tom Deckowski and Claudia Tseng John Hansen Caryn Bergquist Judith Dekker Jay and Cami Hanson Diane Berney Anthony and Ursula DeShaw Eric Hansotte and Luna DeCurtis Isaac Berniker Corinna Diener Marisa Hare Ben and Staci Betancourt Richard and Gin Dietz Maury and Rachelle Harwood Travis and Colleen Blanchard Christy Donahue B. Hatch Laura Blotter Diana Doughty Keith Hayden Philip and Jacqueline Bogosian Stephanie Chew Douglas Steven Helvey Nelson and Evelyn Bornasal Mark Dover Trevor and Jessica Hendrickson Carl and Diana Borsody Eli Drabman Thomas and Joleen Hensley Chris and Nicole Bosso Stephane and Jill Drouin Darlene Hensley Ronald and Melissa Bowers Kathy Durrant Melissa Hensley Crystal Brandhorst Barbara Durwood Amanda Hernandez William and Kathie Briggs Chad and Joy Dvorak Patricia Hernandez Don Britton Philip and Kelli Elizondo Rob and Lindsay Hessling Todd and Cathy Broch Mike Elwell Charles Hicklin Brian and Dana Bruning James and Vanessa Erickson Daniel and Kristina Hicklin Ken and Cindy Buciak David and Ana Fajnor Amanda Hobbs Karen Burback Chris and Karla Fenton Rudy and Dawn Hofmeister Derek and Lorraine Burgstrom Bryan and Stephanie Fernandez Randy Huang and Huitzu Chiu Sean and TaShana Burke Steven and Helen Fieler Robert and Kathryn Huff Katcha Burnett Richard and Aimee Fiorito Kevin and Jennifer Hwang Tobyn and Micaela Buschini Richard and Sandy Fiorito Rafael Insignares and Lucia Calonje Danny Bushart Alan Firpo and Rhinda Bal Stephen and Bella Ireland Jorge and Rebecca Cabrera Julie Firth Carol Irving Tracy and Melissa Call Kelsi Flatland Keith Isozaki Lesley Call Chris and Siutaisa Fleizach Holly Jankiewicz Mary Cambria and Adam Lyon Damon and Carla Focaracci Kimberly and David Jarvis

Page 8 Oakwood School Hawk Club Up to $999 (continued) Robert and Rosanna Jenks Christopher and Stacy Jensen Kort and Cherie Jensen Dallas and Kimberlee Jensen Derek and Emily Jensen Brett and Nicole Johnson Jonathan Johnson and Jenna Kammann Nigel Johnson Rob Johnson and Karen Rowland- Johnson Rome Johnson and Jeanne Mickey Alicia Juarez Will and Jayme Kabelac Kevin and Wendy Kaefer Donor Spotlight: Erik and Vanet Murawsky, Parents ’25 Carolyn Kamidoi Bessy Kanazawa Before coming in as a new Oakwood family in the 2018-2019 school year, Ryan Kanazawa we did our homework and research before making our decision to enroll, Mehmetcan and Tugce Karahan but we had also seen firsthand the type of quality, high character young Theresa Busch Katz and Larry Katz individuals the school has been producing. Now, with our second school Susan Kazdan Michael and Gillian Kendall year underway, our family’s expectations have far been exceeded in Daniel and Jennifer Kim numerous positive ways! Shawn and Teri Kim Scott Kindlund The Oakwood staff and student families are extremely welcoming which Frank and Lisa King creates a comfortable atmosphere while generating an amazing focus- Karl and Wendy Sue Kissa driven community with the ability to accomplish any goal. The genuine Diego and Virginia Martinez-Kisso care and dedication by the teachers for their students success is some- Art and Donna Klingbeil thing we cherish and appreciate. With so many resources and avenues of Jim Knox support available to the students and their families, we are certain we’ve Heidi Kobata Min and Sue Kobata placed our daughter on the correct path for Middle School success. Michael Kohl The moment you step foot onto the Oakwood campus, it’s clear that it’s Soren and Leah Koldewyn Michiel and Claudia Kouwenhoven more than just a place for our children to learn but a place to get involved, Elena Kracht participate and support. All while having the pleasure of watching our Jeffrey Kreulen and Frances Andria students grow into well rounded leaders of our community. No matter Jim Krieg what the individual interests of a student may be, there will be an Curren Krishnan immediate sense of belonging while pursuing their passions and elevating Vince and Ana La Corte their potential to the highest level in this exceptional environment. Alan and Jennifer Laabs Kris and Cristina Lambrechts Our daughter, Amber, is excelling in her Middle School career at Robert Lapso Oakwood. She has met wonderful friends, enjoys her classes and Jason Lara and Mia Flores John Lark and Melissa O’Malley enrichments, and is involved in numerous extracurricular activities that Philip and Jennifer Laws she wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to participate in at other Kevin Le and Chi Diep schools. Soccer, track and field, performing arts, and the Junior Theatre Abraham Leach and Maria Alvarez Festival are just a few activities she has enjoyed while at Oakwood and Peter and Melia LeCompte we know there is even more on the horizon for her year after year. Nicholas and Jamie Lee Gretchen Lee We choose to support Oakwood both through volunteerism and Laura Leecing philanthropically because of these very opportunities. Without widespread Dan and Ana Lelescu support from the parent community, Oakwood would be a very different Jason Leong and Liana Kishi place for our children. Our time spent assisting with athletics, community Paul Lerma and Mary Lineen Debi Lewis events, in the classroom, or on committees enhances everything the school Xu Li and Hong Shi has to offer, not only for our daughter, but for all of Oakwood’s students, Rosemary Lowry present and future. Our family is happy to continue investing in a school John Luce that provides a rich and robust experience for our daughter and hope you Ralph and Sue Lyle will join us. We’d love to work with anyone interested in finding creative Christine Macias ways to give back to this special environment, so please don’t hesitate to Barb Macias reach out. Book of Gratitude 2018-2019 Page 9 2018-2019 Donors (continued)

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Francesca MacNaughton Ritesh and Bina Patel Shweta Singh Cesar Madrueno and Yesenia Castillo Steven and Jaime Payne Peggy Smith Kaleigh Mallette Vincente and Jennifer Paz Frank Smith Cathie Mann John and Janine Pelosi Greg Smith Tony and Melissa Marquez Karen Pelosi Gina Smith Candice Martin Roshan Perera and Angela Colford Janice Snyder Jackie Matthews Carlos and Heather Perez Jackie K. Snyder Lynn and Judy Matz Paul and Sandra Perryman Brian and Margo Sparks Chris and Shawna Matz Jeff and Tami Piper Dana Spencer Ken and Cathy McKeever Nick Plante Joseph and Reena Spurrier Raquel McLennan Allen and Deanna Polm Tom Stevenson and Danielle Scatena Emmanuel and Emily Mendoza Claudia Polo Catherine Stevenson Honor Mercer Katelynn Pompa Joe Stevenson Beverly Mercurio Lauren Pond Eric and Jennifer Stilwell Douglas and Melinda Merten Raina Poria ’12 Tyler and Michelle Stocking Bly Mickey Nicholas and Theresa Possley Michael and Linda Stocking Craig and Sue Millard Richard Powell, Jr. Trent and Cheryl Tanaka Charles and Jill Miller Andy and Chanat Praserthdam Akash Tanwas Gretchen Miller Diane Price Diana Tarte Jason and Lori Miller Ed Price Brown Taylor Gervasio and Kristina Minoza Thomas and Kimberly Purtell Yuvaraj Thiagarajan and Mahalakshmi Nicole Minoza Sharon Ransom Yuvaraj Mike and Geneva Mintun John and Cindy Reak Sunny Thompson Lijuan Mo Cristin Reak Erin Thompson Abbas Mohammad Sue Redfern-West Richard Tillema Jyovonne Montosa Betsey Reid Justin and Lisa Titi Hui Sok and Charlynne Moon Dagmar Reinert Larry and Kathy Tom Matthew and Heather Morgan Anthony and Brittany Reitz Sean and Jaime Tompkins Maureen Morris Ruth Revallier Treadwell Family Mike and Michelle Mortensen Eric and Pearl Richardson Ryan and Michele Treffers Luis and Rosa Moya Kenneth Riches Charles Tu and Audrey Tedesco Peter Murawsky Bruce and Lori Riggins Brian Ugie and Christina Briggs Malcolm Myers and Monica Delgado Aaron and Shi Riggins Salvador Velasco John Mylius and Kathy Craig-Mylius James and Kathi Robinson Erik and April Verbeek Mahesh Nagarajan and Kamela Mark Rogers and Joan Hammel Erik and Roberta Vinkhuyzen Hariharan Jose and Elizabeth Rojo Lois VrMeer Mikio Nakade Gilberto and Guadalupe Rojo Robert and Alyssa Wagner Lissa Nakamura Arnaldo and Brenda Roldan Timothy and Irene Walker Alan Nakao Linda Rosser Jonathan Wallace Jane Neilson Kathie Rossi Tesheng Wang and Sujung Kim Matt Neilson Gary Rosyski and Shawna Gordon Scott and Ruth Wang David and Karen Neunzig Tom Rowland Patrick and Kendall Ward Gary Neustadter Arthur Rudin and Susan Braun Theresa Ward Bob and Tiffany Nguyen Johnny and Marjan Sacil Kel Whisner and Adriana San Millan Tuan Nguyen and Cindy Phan Andrea Saenz de Whisner Thanh and Anne Nguyen Amir and Ayda Saffarian Craig and Lynn Whittekiend Tan and Christine Nguyen Neeraj and Bala Sahejpal Joseph and Auxilia William Jeremy Niskala and Stefanie Mortimer Susan Sakai-McClure David and Megan Williams Gerald and Patrice Niskala Jude and Sarah Saleet Richard and Kathryn Williams Katie O’Connor Alex and Veronica Salvatti Richard Williams and Martha Donovan Devin Pace Adam and Christy Samarel Donovan and Tiffany Williams Suzanne Pace Patricia Sandvig Sean and Nisanti Wilmot John and Shelly Paiva Marc Santos William Wilson and Susan Arthur and Julie Pak Fred Scatena, Sr. Cardillo-Wilson John and Lynn Pappa Ryan and Amy Scatena Rosario and Idania Wong Frank and Christine Paradiso Daniel and Christine Schulz Nathan Wong Nick and Ashley Paradiso Donna Segura Charles and Christine Wong Alan Paradiso Ann Sheffer Cody Young Dave Paradiso Fenglei Shi and Jun Li John and Teresa Zazenski Umashankar Parida and Durgarani Kim Shiltz Liang and Jennifer Zhang Mahalik Donovan and Kimberly Shiveley Kyle and Kelly Zibell Chris and Joanne Parise Atul and Suman Singh Jitesh and Kinjal Patel Bhanwar Singh Page 10 Oakwood School Corporations, Foundations, Local Business Support, and C Matching Gifts A Tool Shed Equipment Masana NYC Portrait Artwork Rental MC-Elite Basketball Adventures By The Sea McKahn Family Cellars Amenah Designs Mooyah Amgen Foundation Morgan Hill Athletic Club Amour Nailz Music As Language Aver Family Vineyards Music In Motion Bay Area Discovery Museum Napa & Sonoma Valley Boeschen Vineyards Bike Tours Burke Williams Noah’s Bar & Bistro Byington Vineyard & Winery Omescape Donor Spotlight: Cactus Lounge Boutique Opera San Jose Calera Winery Orange Theory Fitness Pat and Heather Lord, Parents ’25, ’27 California Passport Tours Paine’s Restaurant For us, philanthropy is a family passion and the chance California Sports Center Paper Culture Camp Fashionista PBNJ Boutique to spend time together while giving back to local and CBRE Physician’s Skin Solutions international causes that mean the most to us. For our Central Ag Supply LLC Picaboo children, it’s an opportunity to grow their world, experience Chabot Space & Science Pier 39 cultures, religions, and traditions different than our own Center Planet Granite Children’s Discovery Museum Platypus Wine Tours while also exploring new interests. Church Creek Cellars Predator’s Archery Some of our favorite memories have been spent visiting Clif Family Refined Dermatology Comedy Sportz Rosso’s Furniture schools around the world, replanting coral reefs, protecting Country Rose Cafe Rosy’s At The Beach rhinos from poachers, volunteering at the Humane Society Cozi, Inc San Francisco MOMA of Silicon Valley, and most importantly, bringing our love of Creasian Cuisine San Jose Giants service back to Oakwood and our school family. CuriOdyssey School of Rock Daily Bagel Cafe Segway Santa Cruz Tours The joy we see in the faces of our children and those we DeRose Vineyards Sicilia In Bocca Disneyland Resort Silicon Valley Capital Club meet along the way, while learning about challenges faced by Drake’s Brewing Company Sonoma Raceway other communities, is a wonderful learning experience for our Eden Rift Sport Clips daughters. Through volunteering both at Oakwood and in Edna Valley Vineyard St. George Spirits the broader community, our family benefits from lessons of Electric Tour Company Stars Hollow Travel kindness, giving, resilience, and understanding. We see Escobar Diamonds Strike Brewing Co. Fairmont San Jose Sushi Ichiban our daughters learning these very lessons as they navigate Fidelity Charitable Symmetry Designs their time at Oakwood and we’re so blessed they have Fine Arts Museums of SF Symphony Silicon Valley opportunities to experience excellence in academics, Fitness Wave NorCal Testarossa Winery athletics, and the arts. The gift of a well-rounded education Fun Party Supply & Rental The Circle Up Experience Galileo Camps The Dailey Method - MH is the best thing we can give our children, which is why we Gilroy Gardens The Grapevine support Oakwood as volunteers and philanthropically. Glow The Jewel Box Jewelers Googooli The Table Our investment in the School allows us to be present for Gott’s Roadside The Walt Disney Family Sophie and Claire, but also means we are actively present Hi5 Produce Museum for our community—a community that has always been so HomeGuard Incorporated Thermo Fisher Scientific welcoming, so generous, so genuinely lovely. A community Honda of Morgan Hill Third Love J’aime Skin Spa Thriving Canine that has always been so welcoming, so generous, so Jonty’s Vietnamese Eatery Tieks genuinely lovely. To us, our donations of money and time Josephine’s Bakery Tina’s Nails don’t feel like something to be celebrated. But it is easy to Judd’s Hill Winery Travel Set Go overlook how powerful consistent support can be for a small Kendra Scott United States Olympic & La Jolla Shores Hotel Paralympic Foundation school like Oakwood. It is truly our privilege to support La Vie DanSante Winery Universal Maintenance Oakwood’s fundraising efforts through the Auction, the Fund Lagunitas Brewing Company Velasco Group Run, the Annual Fund, and the Spreading Our Roots campaign. L’Aventure Winery Wafelbakker Anderson Lawson’s Bakery Orthodontics We wholeheartedly believe that Oakwood is a unique and Lisa Sesnon Personal Training Wagly Pet Campus special place worth preserving for future generations, and Mama Mia’s Restaurant Woodstock Pizza we’re happy to be counted among the many people who work Man Crates X-Treme Kustom Details Marie Callender’s Young Art Valley Fair hard to help it grow and stay true to its roots so that future Marine Science Institute generations experience the same benefits.

Book of Gratitude 2018-2019 Page 11 A Roaring Good Time!

What a night for Oakwood! One of our school’s most anticipated events—the Roaring 20th Benefit Dinner Auction—was held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the Granada Theatre. The theme was “Roaring 20’s” to signify Oakwood’s 20th Annivesary. The room was abrim with flappers and gangsters coming together to celebrate the true spirit and generosity of the Oakwood community! Co-chairs Julianne Garnett and Dawn Lyle led an amazing team with grace and spirit, all while working tirelessly, ensuring significant success.

With exciting live and silent packages, and a spirited Fund-A-Need program, all in support of our Campus Fund, we netted $156,220—the largest amount ever raised at an Oakwood auction and far surpassing our previous event proceeds! We accomplished all of this while bring- ing the entire community together for an unforgettable event that has already been touted as “the best Oakwood auction ever!”

We are grateful to all the parents, staff, grandparents, friends, and businesses who contributed to the success of this event. Thank you!

Page 12 Oakwood School Volunteer Spotlight: Julianne Garnett, P ’25, ’27, ’31 and Dawn Lyle, P ’27, ’29, ’32

Working together, along with an incredible committee students and staff. Julianne, a professional chef, has of dedicated parent volunteers and Oakwood staff, to catered amazing events for staff appreciation. Dawn, a make the Roaring 20th auction a success was wonderful. mechanical engineer, coaches after-school robotics and It really was an unforgettable evening of friendship and works to augment STEM at Oakwood. fundraising. It also was not our first foray into volunteering at Oakwood. Volunteering our personal time and efforts to support the students, teachers, and staff at our children’s school Both of us are mom to three kiddos, and we each came is a priority for each of us. We both have served on the to Oakwood when our eldest child was entering PSA board as division coordinators and chaired or served kindergarten, our second-born entering preschool, and on the committee of innumerable events. From our youngest child was an infant in our arms (Julianne individual classroom support, to grade-level activities, in 2012 and Dawn in 2014). From the time our families to division-specific celebrations, to school-wide events, became part of the Oakwood family, we’ve stepped up there are so many opportunities to be involved and to to help however we can, whether that meant signing up help make Oakwood even more awesome. Through via UpToUs to drop off items for a party or volunteering volunteering, we get the chance to enhance an experience our time to plan and work at an event. Dawn first started for all the kids (not just our own) and firsthand see and volunteering at Oakwood by playing phonics games with share in their excitement. Working together with other kindergarteners in the classroom and reading books to parents has led us to lasting and treasured friendships. preschoolers during library time. Julianne jumped right Volunteering at Oakwood occupies a large spot in each in by attending PSA meetings and helping at the big of our hearts and we are grateful for the opportunity to events. Our professional backgrounds also have helped be able to volunteer for such a bighearted community. us create and enhance unique experiences for Oakwood’s

Book of Gratitude 2018-2019 Page 13 2019 Fund Run

The annual Oakwood Fund Run was a big success! On Friday, April 19, 2019, Oakwood students embraced the challenge and raised a grand total of $210,795, which included a generous match.

Thanks to your dedication and generosity, Oakwood School raised more for this year’s Fund Run than ever before! Donor Spotlight: Bill and Heather Christopher, Parents ’32, ’34 We wish to extend our sincerest gratitude to each In the short time we’ve been part of the Oakwood one of you who donated, posted on social media, community, we’ve seen our daughter’s confidence shared messages, videos, and photos with your and communication skills thrive. Between the friends and family, and who were our biggest highly-qualified teachers, small class sizes, and cheerleaders as we raced to raise $100,000 and personalized curriculum, it’s been a pleasure to watch unlock the Christopher Family’s generous $100,000 Presley flourish in her first years of school. Her challenge match donation. dedicated teachers have taken the time to understand her strengths, challenges, and interests which have Our thanks also to the many parent volunteers who impacted her educational growth immensely. made our 2019 Oakwood Fund Run a smashing For us, Oakwood is more than a school. It is our success this year. Extra special thanks go to our community, and supporting it in a meaningful way chairperson, Kristine Acquistapace, who took the each year is a priority for us. We were happy to lead and created a fun event for all of our students. participate this past year in the form of a $100,000 Without her support and dedicated volunteerism, Challenge Match for the 2019 Fund Run. It made our this event would not have been as organized or family proud to inspire momentum behind this event successful as it was. We love to see your smiling and witness so many Oakwood families join us in the faces on campus and showing our kids what the true important fundraising efforts Oakwood is working meaning of philanthropy is. You truly make an on as they continue with the campus expansion. In impact on our school and we are forever grateful! a small school like ours, every family’s participation truly makes an impact and we were honored to play We would also like to thank the school’s Fund Run a role this year. The 2019 Fund Run was Oakwood’s founder, Penny Ciraulo, for 20 years of dedicated most successful ever and we thank all the families service to Oakwood and congratulate her on her who partnered with us to achieve this result. retirement. We are immensely grateful for all the We look forward to many more years of continued time, energy, and love she poured into our school achievements and success during all of our children’s throughout her years as a teacher and our journeys at Oakwood School. community development director!

Page 14 Oakwood School 2018-2019 Parent Giving by Grade

Kindergarten Tyler and Michelle Stocking Parent Participation by Grade 80% Participation Justin and Lisa Titi Class of 2031 P 2nd Grade Derek and Angie Banks JrK Kevin Beilmann and Misty 79.41% Participation McNay-Beilmann Class of 2029 K Lonnie and Melissa Bowers Derek and Angie Banks Jordan and Samantha Cole Ben and Sara Bascom 1 Dan Cote and Karin Reak Ben and Staci Betancourt Dantley and Courtney Davis Derek and Lorraine Burgstrom 2 Phil and Kelli Elizondo Sean and Tashana Burke Chris and Karla Fenton Catalin and Elena Gidea 3 Mike and Ethyn Frugoli Harman Gill and Poonam Dave and Julianne Garnett Dhaliwal 4 Giacalone Family John and Anna Gorski Maciek Gudrymowicz and Rudy and Dawn Hofmeister 5 Mara Ivan Steve and Helen Holter Dan and Kristina Hicklin William and Jayme Kabelac 6 Stephen and Bella Ireland Mehmetcan and Tugce Karahan Elena Kracht Nick and Jamie Lee 7 Kris and Cristina Lambrechts Michael and Dawn Lyle Cesar Madrueno and Yesenia Emmanuel and Emily Mendoza 8 Castillo Matt and Heather Morgan Matt and Heather Morgan Mahesh Nagarajan and Kamala 9 James and Kirstin Nagy Hariharan Julie and Art Pak Mike and Cary Neunzig 10 John and Janine Pelosi Paul and Sandra Perryman Jeff and Tami Piper Andy and Mary Prunicki 11 Christopher and Ashley Reichow Jay and Kathi Robinson Jay and Kathi Robinson Adam and Christy Samarel 12 Tyler and Michelle Stocking Shachar and Emily Shem-Tov Rob and Alyssa Wagner Joe and Viridiana Velasco Total Participation Charles and Christine Wong Erik and April Verbeek Rosario and Idania Wong 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Scott and Ruth Wang David and Megan Williams 1st Grade Joe and Tanaya Williams 90.91% Participation Preschool Jr. Kindergarten Class of 2030 3rd Grade 54.35% Participation 66.67% Participation 100% Participation Class of 2033 Class of 2032 Issac and Jayme Abernethy Nelson and Evelyn Bornasal Class of 2028 Rashid and Marjan Bahrainy Mark and Kristine Acquistapace Sean and Tashana Burke Dan and Laurie Armino Paul and Stephanie Barton Matt and Stephanie Behan Alex and Rebecca Cabrera Rashid and Marjan Bahrainy Vishal Bathija and Rina Sutaria Travis and Colleen Blanchard Ian and Alisa Clawson Ryan and Megan Christian Sam and Lauren Benedict Bill and Heather Christopher Tom Deckowski and Claudia Tony and Ursula DeShaw Ben and Staci Betancourt Jason and Sylvia Christopher Tseng Damon and Carla Focaracci Nicholas and Stacy Cintas Jay Couch and Myrna Robles Bryan and Stephanie Richard and Tiffany Fuller Jordan and Samantha Cole Couch Fernandez Eric and Melissa Gerber Jay Couch and Myrna Robles Aeron and Gin Dietz Chris and Siutaisa Fleizach Giacalone Family Couch Catalin and Elena Gidea Damon and Carla Focaracci Rob and Lindsay Hessling Phil and Kelli Elizondo Michael and Annie Helvey Melany Forsgren Karl and Wendy Sue Kissa James and Vanessa Erickson Trevor and Jessica Hendrickson Ryan and Melissa Goulart Vince and Ana La Corte Carlos Garcia Alvarado and Derek and Emily Jensen Brandon and Jenine Greenley Emmanuel and Emily Mendoza Johnna Lee-Garcia Rome Johnson and Jeanne Rob and Lindsay Hessling Jeff Ota and Stephanie Brad and Michelle Hannula Mickey Dallas and Kimberlee Jensen Neustadter Tom and Joleen Hensley Michael and Dawn Lyle Jeff Kasper and April Greene Nick and Terri Possley Rob and Lindsay Hessling Chris and Shawna Matz Chris and Shawna Matz Christopher and Ashley Dan and Kristina Hicklin Jeff Ota and Stephanie John and Shaneen Monaco Reichow Kris and Cristina Lambrechts Neustadter JT Nguyen and Cindy Phan Aaron and Shi Riggins Luis and Rosa Moya Ritesh and Bina Patel Nick and Ashley Paradiso Tyler and Michelle Stocking James and Jennifer Ogawa Andy and Chanat Praserthdam Umashankar Parida and Durga Justin and Lisa Titi Steve and Jaime Payne Jude and Sarah Saleet Mahalik Rob and Alyssa Wagner Torsten and Angela Reinert Donovan and Kimberly Shiveley Roshan Perera and Angie Patrick and Kendall Ward Johnny and Marjan Sacil Charles Tu and Beth Tedesco Colford Ryoji Watanabe and Lily Li Michael and Amanda Serrano Donovan and Tiffany Williams Carlos and Heather Perez Rosario and Idania Wong Ryan and Michele Treffers Yuvaraj Thiagarajan and Jozef and Barbara Plata Joe and Viridiana Velasco Mahalakshmi Yuvaraj Jose and Elizabeth Rojo Charles and Christine Wong Ayda and Amir Saffarian John and Teresa Zazenski Adam and Christy Samarel Kyle and Kelly Zibell

Book of Gratitude 2018-2019 Page 15 2018-2019 Parent Giving by Grade (continued)

4th Grade Ryan Kanazawa 8th Grade 10th Grade 80.65% Participation Frank and Lisa King 75.61% Participation 68.97% Participation Peter and Melia LeCompte Class of 2027 Paul Lerma and Mary Lineen Class of 2023 Class of 2021 Derek and Angie Banks Pat Lord and Heather Shermer David and Monique Anthus Ygal and Ania Arbel Crystal Brandhorst Tony and Melissa Marquez Danny and Maria Bautista Carl and Diana Borsody Steve Caspary and Robin Hui Sok and Charlynne Moon Philip and Jacqueline Bogosian Shahrokh and Ramak Millard Erik and Vanet Murawsky Todd and Cathy Broch Daijavad Ian and Alisa Clawson Ian and Christina Nyquist Chad and Joy Dvorak Alan Firpo and Rhinda Bal Steven and Helen Fieler Devin Pace Rich and Aimee Fiorito Dave and Kelli Frazer Chris and Siutaisa Fleizach Suzanne Pace Richard and Tiffany Fuller Richard and Tiffany Fuller Dave and Julianne Garnett Steve and Jaime Payne Michelle Goldman Steve and Helen Holter Tracey Givens Chris and Melissa Sorci Kevin and Jennifer Hwang Deron and Lisa Jackson John and Anna Gorski Brian and Margo Sparks Amir and Wajeeha Khan Amir and Wajeeha Khan Ryan and Melissa Goulart Joe and Reena Spurrier Soren and Leah Koldewyn Shawn and Teri Kim Brandon and Jenine Greenley Eric and Jennifer Stilwell Curren Krishnan Michiel and Claudia Dallas and Kimberlee Jensen Tesheng Wang and Sujung Kim Peter and Melia LeCompte Kouwenhoven Brett and Nicole Johnson Sean and Nisanti Wilmot Dan Lelescu and Ana Lelelscu Mike and Michelle Mortensen Rob Johnson and Karen Kel Whisner and Adriana San Jason Leong and Liana Kishi Rodney and Karen Park Rowland-Johnson Millan de Whisner Pat Lord and Heather Shermer Jitesh and Kinjal Patel Daniel and Jennifer Kim Francesca MacNaughton Andy and Mary Prunicki Heidi Kobata 7th Grade Ferdinand and Kathy Manalili Ed and Julie Sattler Alan and Jennifer Laabs Peter and Laura Moosman Sean and Jaime Tompkins Michael and Dawn Lyle 81.08% Participation Andy and Mary Prunicki Subramaniam Vinod and Renoo Ian and Christina Nyquist Class of 2024 Betsey Reid Nathan John and Shelly Paiva Travis and Colleen Blanchard Neeraj and Bala Sahejpal Steve and Lilly Weissinger Nick and Ashley Paradiso Ray and Sarah Blanchard Atul and Sucheta Singh Vincente and Jennifer Paz Chris and Nicole Bosso Brian and Margo Sparks 11th Grade Paul and Sandra Perryman Eric and Jennifer Stilwell Ian and Alisa Clawson 37.50% Participation Andy and Chanat Praserthdam Pat and Alison Comerford Mark and Beth Striebeck Mike and Hanane Stanghellini Prasanta Dash and Jayashree Trent and Cheryl Tanaka Class of 2020 Joe and Tanaya Williams Subramaniam Vinod and Renoo Mishra Tom and Renee Afflixio Nathan Anton and Theresa Davydov Danny and Maria Bautista Joseph and Auxilia William 5th Grade Tony and Ursula DeShaw Brian and Dana Bruning Sean and Nisanti Wilmot Jim and Janine Forman Ken and Cindy Buciak 61.90% Participation Anson Yang Todd and Mirka Gomes Ted Chin and Helen Rhee Class of 2026 Maury and Rachelle Harwood Alberto and Jenn Gastelum Chris and Nicole Bosso Rafael Insignares and Lucia 9th Grade Jen Hagen Tracy and Melissa Call Calonje 76.47% Participation Steven and Sandra Lowe Chad and Joy Dvorak Dallas and Kimberlee Jensen Francesca MacNaughton Bryan and Stephanie Fernandez Jonathan Johnson and Jenna Class of 2022 Luis and Rosa Moya Rich and Aimee Fiorito Kammann Karen Astrachan Tan and Christine Nguyen Chris and Vicky Foland Daniel and Jennifer Kim Brinda Balagopal and Tim and Irene Walker Melany Forsgren Michiel and Claudia Kanchan Dilip Kouwenhoven Richard and Tiffany Fuller Ken and Cindy Buciak 12th Grade Todd and Mirka Gomes Jason Lara and Mia Flores Karen Burback Bessy Kanazawa Phil and Jen Laws Brandon and Tere Casey 53.57% Participation Ryan Kanazawa Kevin Le and Chi Diep Jason and Wendy Chamberlain Class of 2019 Tony and Melissa Marquez Gerv and Kristina Minoza Ted Chin and Helen Rhee Danny and Maria Bautista Jeff and Tami Piper John and Shaneen Monaco Victor and Tamila D’Elia Toby and Micaela Buschini Shachar and Emily Shem-Tov Devin Pace Mandeep and Parveen Dhillon Jim Chapman and Brenda Black Suzanne Pace Alberto and Jenn Gastelum Victor and Tamila D’Elia Noah and Heather Price Randy Huang and Vivian Chiu 6th Grade Michelle Goldman Mark Rogers and Joan Hammel Michael and Gillian Kendall Shawn and Teri Kim 74.42% Participation Alex and Veronica Salvatti Kameron and Joy Khojasteh Xander Li and Helen Shi Gordon and Christine Shales Frank and Lisa King Class of 2025 Ferdinand and Kathy Manalili Mike and Hanane Stanghellini Jeff Kreulen and Francyne Steve and Erin Atkinson John and Shaneen Monaco Tom Stevenson and Danielle Andria Ray and Sarah Blanchard Peter and Laura Moosman Scatena John Lark and Melissa Todd and Cathy Broch Mike and Michelle Mortensen John and Kim Thornton O’Malley Brandon and Tere Casey Arthur Rudin and Susan Braun David and Jennifer Zhang Thanh and Anne Nguyen Mandeep and Parveen Dhillon Tom and Diane Selby Joe Zhao and Angela Chen Bob and Tiffany Nguyen Stephane and Jill Drouin Joe Zhao and Angela Chen Noah and Heather Price Dave and Julianne Garnett Tom and Kim Purtell Alberto and Jenn Gastelum Eric and Pearl Richardson Ron and Wendy Gong Arnaldo and Brenda Roldan Leticia Guizar Tom and Diane Selby Paul and Sabina Gutierrez Frank Shi and Sandra Li Steve and Helen Holter Chris and Melissa Sorci Alicia Juarez Jianmin Wei and Lingying Hu Bessy Kanazawa Xinjiong Xu and Annie Ni Page 16 Oakwood School Celebrating with our Grandparents and Special Friends!

On May 2 and 3, Oakwood School hosted beloved grandparents and special friends who traveled from near and far to learn more about the Oakwood School experience firsthand.

Grandparent Christine Paradiso and parent Ashley Paradiso to three current Oakwood students shared their time and talent as our Grandparents’ Day Co-Chairs this year and we are so thankful for their dedication to our community as we expanded this event to our entire lower school this year.

All lower school students looked forward to sharing some of their accomplishments with pride and excitement. In the gym, grandparents and special friends also enjoyed the magnificent Spring Art Show. With delicious refreshments provided by parents, spring concert performances by students from 1st through 5th grades, classroom visits, student-led tours, and photo opportunities galore around campus all taking place in one morning, there was a very festive atmosphere creating wonderful memories for both our students and our cherished Oakwood School extended family! We can’t wait to show off our expanded campus at this year’s Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day on Friday, May 1, 2020!

Volunteer Spotlight: Nick and Ashley Paradiso, Parents ’27, ’27, ’30 Our family’s association with Oakwood School began in the fall of 2012 while looking for a pre-school to start our twin daughters’ education. The campus atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, and the teachers and administrative staff seemed friendly and knowledgeable. However, once the school year started it became apparent that the approach to education at Oakwood was much more than learning facts and repeating them back on a test. There were going to be all sorts of projects and special days to present the information being studied in class in different ways to reinforce and enrich the overall learning experience. It’s these special events where the Oakwood staff needs volunteers to make them a success. Throughout the past seven years we have taken the opportunity to volunteer at many different events. We have been part of the Welcoming Committee, ECE library days, Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day, Immigration Day, Renaissance Day, ECE End of Year Celebration, Lower School Blast of Fun, and several field trips throughout the years. Grandpa and Grandma have also gotten involved with some of these events, and Grandma helps Mrs. Chamberlain in the library once a week. Volunteering our time at Oakwood gives us a first-hand look at all the hard work, time, and dedication the school puts toward the students. You see how awesome the students and faculty are and how well they communicate and work together. It’s also just a lot of fun. You can’t go wrong helping out at the end of the year Blast of Fun. Who wouldn’t want to hang out and help a bunch of happy, respectful, fun-loving group of kids to celebrate the end of the school year. Volunteering is also our way to give a little back to the school and show that we appreciate all that the teachers and faculty do for our children. Although the time we volunteer pales in comparison to the time and effort put in by them, it allows us to do what we can and be part of a community that creates strong, confident students.

Book of Gratitude 2018-2019 Page 17 2018-2019 Oak Leaf Society

Oakwood’s Oak Leaf Society recognizes the deep-rooted donor loyalty within our school community. Members of this society set a philanthropic example for fellow parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends, and play a vital role in ensuring that Oakwood continues to thrive year after year. The longer you give, the more enduring the impact of your support!

The Oak Leaf Society celebrates donors who make annual gifts for five or more consecutive years. Donor Spotlight: Consecutive years of giving are counted by fiscal year, which runs from July 1 to June 30. In honor of this Steve and Lilly Weissinger, Parents ’15, ’21 important commitment, members receive special Our family began attending Oakwood in 2012 when our recognition in the annual Book of Gratitude. eldest daughter, Kevin, was beginning high school and our youngest, Sophia, was going into third grade. What Thank you to the following donors who have impressed us at the Open House was the mission generously shown their support of Oakwood each statement: discovering the gifts in every child. We knew of the last five fiscal years. Kevin was bright and special, but were worried she would get lost in our local public school a mile from our house. To fit the needs of our children, we decided to Oak Leaf Society travel 25 miles each morning and afternoon to Oakwood. It was the right decision for our family. Tom and Renee Afflixio Heidi Kobata The teachers and staff David and Monique Anthus Curren Krishnan were encouraging and Ygal and Anna Arbel Alan and Jennifer Laabs Geoffrey and Karen Arnold Peter and Melia LeCompte patient with Kevin and Rashid and Marjan Bahrainy Gretchen Lee Sophia. Though the Derek and Angie Banks Xu Li and Hong Shi school is college prep, Diane Berney Michael and Dawn Lyle we were more Isaac Berniker Ralph and Sue Lyle interested in having our Carl and Diana Borsody Ferdinand and Kathy Manalili daughters enjoy school, Chris and Nicole Bosso Beverly Mercurio become lifetime Todd and Cathy Broch Craig and Sue Millard Charles and Margaret Burback Charles and Jill Miller learners, and finding Karen Burback John and Shaneen Monaco passions for a career Tracy and Melissa Call Peter and Laura Moosman path. With the smaller Ted Chin and Helen Rhee Frank and Christine Paradiso class sizes, the teachers are able to take a personal Gene and Penny Ciraulo Nick and Ashley Paradiso interest in the students, which made all the difference Doug and Penny Conn Rodney and Karen Park for Kevin and Sophia. Patty Crone Roshan Perera and Angela Shahrokh and Ramak Daijavad Colford As parents, we have enjoyed volunteering at many Mike Elwell Andy and Chanat Praserthdam events at Oakwood. We feel the importance of our David and Ana Fajnor Leonard and Stephanie contribution in building a community that supports Steven and Helen Fieler Procker our children to make the world a better place. Through Richard and Sandy Fiorito Vic and Carolyn Riches James and Janine Forman Arnaldo and Brenda Roldan volunteering, we have come to know the other parents Mike Gallagher Gary Rosyski and Shawna so that we can learn from and support each other and Nancy Gallo Gordon our Oakwoodians. Volunteering at Oakwood has also Alberto and Jennifer Gastelum Ed and Julie Sattler allowed us to meet the other students and teachers Paul and Jaime Giacalone Tom and Diane Selby our children have been spending time with, helping to Michelle Goldman Shachar and Emily Shem-Tov build connections. John and Anna Gorski Chris and Melissa Sorci Jennifer Hagen Tom Stevenson and Danielle Our family looks forward to seeing the completion of John Hansen Scatena the Spreading Our Roots Campaign. We cannot wait to Ted and Michelle Helvey Justin and Lisa Titi see Sophia play basketball and volleyball in the new Stephen and Helen Holter Joe and Viridiana Velasco Brett and Nicole Johnson Robert and Alyssa Wagner gym and perform on the new stage, and Sophia is Alicia Juarez Steve and Lilly Weissinger certainly enjoying the new classrooms. Oakwood is a Mehmetcan and Tugce Karahan Joseph and Tanaya Williams place that fosters a passion for learning, while Michael and Gillian Kendall David and Megan Williams encouraging and supporting its students to do their Kameron and Joy Khojasteh Charles and Christine Wong best. It is a community our family is proud to be a part Frank and Lisa King of and support. Page 18 Oakwood School 20th Anniversary Celebration

This was a momentous year for Oakwood School and we enjoyed celebrating our 20th Anniversary with many events during 2018-2019. We hope that you were able to join us at one of the events to celebrate this milestone. In addition to celebrating Oakwood’s 20th Birthday with a cupcake celebration for all our students in August, we also formed into a “20” on the field for a memorable photo opportunity!

In May, Oakwood Alumni and their parents from the classes of 2009 through 2018 were invited to celebrate with a 20th Anniversary Reunion Celebration.

Alumni Spotlight: Raina Poria, Alum ’12 My Oakwood experience truly shaped my future by allowing me to engage in opportunities I never would have considered. These opportunities, such as backstage drama, volunteer programs, and tennis, allowed me to develop key communication experience that translates well to the industry I am in. Currently I work in pricing for a biotech company and with that comes the responsibility to explain the complexity of the landscape to various individuals inside and outside of the pharmaceutical industry. The experiences I had at Oakwood propelled me to be someone who can communicate the biotech story. I believe it is important to continue supporting Oakwood’s growth, because I received such a unique high school experience and I want that for more kids on a larger scale. It is extremely exciting to see the new Liberal Arts Building and Gymnasium as now Oakwood high school students can continue their arts and sports with facilities that are ideal for their learning. Events that I have been able to participate in as an alumna include alumni panels to talk to juniors and seniors about college and reunions where I have been able to reconnect with many of the students I haven’t seen in years. It is great going to these events and seeing where many of my friends have landed in their careers. Book of Gratitude 2018-2019 Page 19 Investing in Our Campus

Last year, the Oakwood community came together in meaningful and positive ways to support our efforts in Spreading Our Roots. Although the buildings are nearing completion, many opportunities are still available to participate, and we encourage each family to consider how they can contribute as we move closer to finishing these important additions to our campus. Our Annual Fund 100-Day Campaign launched in September, so please keep in mind the ways your family can support our fundraising efforts.

For 21 years, Oakwood has built a powerful legacy of providing rich opportunities for our students to grow individually and feel a deep sense of belonging as part of an inclusive community. Where we stand today was built in large part by the generosity of Oakwood families and friends who came before you, and we hope that we can count on every one of you to help us propel that legacy forward.

Thank you to the following families who have stepped up as philanthropic leaders in our community and named spaces both in the new campus additions and in existing classrooms, made possible through our campaign efforts. There are still naming opportunities available. Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in learning more.

Gwendolyn Riches Liberal Arts Center: Upper School Athletic Center: Existing Campus Spaces: Christopher Family Student Center Giacalone Family Weight Room Thornton Family Middle School Science Lab Shem-Tov Family Green Room Sattler Family Cardio Room Sattler Family Digital Arts Studio Sattler Family Bleachers

Campaign Milestones

Spreading Our Roots Student Campaign Roaring 20th Auction Campaign Launch & Info Sessions with supporting the Groundbreaking Ceremony Mrs. Helvey Campus Fund May 10, 2018 October 2018 November 10, 2018

Campaign Leadership Beam Signing Team Hard Hat Tour September 14, 2018 October 12, 2018

Page 20 Oakwood School Fundraising at Oakwood is an all-in effort. Each year, we strive for 100% participation from current parents, faculty and staff, and our board. From all of us at Oakwood, thank you to those who joined us in making a donation in support of the school in 2018-2019!

Fund Run supporting Leadership Circle Upper School the Campus Fund Reception Athletic Center April 20, 2019 October 3, 2019 Grand Opening November 2019

Gwendolyn Riches Oakwood Theatre Campaign Reception Liberal Arts Center Grand Opening & Tour Grand Opening Performance April 4, 2019 August 19, 2019 October 25, 2019

Book of Gratitude 2018-2019 Page 21 Support Oakwood School through Matching and Planned Gifts

Many Oakwood families and their friends work advantage of your corporate matching gift for companies that offer a matching gift program. program, you can maximize the value of your gift These corporate philanthropy programs vary from at no additional cost. company to company, but generally they will match some portion of their employees’ donations to In addition to gifts of cash or securities, there are a qualified charitable institutions such as schools. variety of other gift vehicles that enable donors to As an accredited school and a not-for-profit public make larger gifts than would otherwise be possible. benefit corporation, Oakwood qualifies for nearly Such gifts often generate substantial tax savings every corporate matching program. and can generate increased income as well. Two options are listed below, but please contact the Oakwood relies on philanthropic giving from Development Office [email protected] to parents and the wider community, and students discuss your specific plans. benefit from gifts large and small. By taking

Gifts of Real Estate or Appreciated Property Bequests Many donors find it attractive to give appreciated The simplest way for donors to arrange for a gift property—homes, other types of real estate, busi- from their estate is to include a bequest provision to nesses, personal property, etc.—because of the Oakwood School in their wills. potential tax benefits.

Upcoming Events

Annual Fund 100 Day Campaign International Festival September 23-December 31, 2019 March 6, 2020

2019 Online Auction Fund Run October 25-November 8, 2019 March 20, 2020 www.oakwoodauction.org Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day Thanks and Giving Celebration May 1, 2020 November 22, 2019 High School Graduation Alumnae Basketball Game May 27, 2020 December 21, 2019 Middle School Promotion Freedom Festival May 28, 2020 February 14, 2020

Page 22 Oakwood School Annual Fund

This year, we have revamped our Annual Fund program and introducing a 100 Day Campaign! It is our hope that we will achieve 100% participation from parents, staff, and our board in 100 days. Our efforts will culminate on December 31st. You may pledge now and pay through June 30, 2020.

Our focus again this year will be on the Campus Fund, which enables us to continue the ongoing efforts in support of our campus expansion. Though we have come so far in a short period of time with the completion of the Gwendolyn Riches Liberal Arts Center, there is still work to be done on our new Upper School Athletic Center.

The Annual Fund is the heart of the school’s fundraising efforts in which every family is asked to provide an annual donation to the school.

The Annual Fund is made up of the following Our daughter’s dedicated teachers designations: “have taken the time to understand her ➤ Campus Fund is designated for the strengths, challenges, and interests enhancement and expansion of the which have impacted her educational Oakwood campus. growth immensely. —Oakwood parent ” ➤ Science & Technology Fund is used to strengthen and expand the school’s technology and science resources. ➤ Enrichment Fund is used to grow the library and enhance the school’s drama and enrichment programs. ➤ Faculty Fund is used to support faculty development and enhance faculty compensation. Don’t delay – make your ➤ Scholarship Fund is used to expand and strengthen the school community by providing merit-based scholarships to Annual Fund gift today! deserving students.

Visit oakwoodway.org/annualfund to learn more Help support our 2019-2020 Annual Fund 100 Day and make your gift or pledge today. Campaign! We need your help to achieve 100% participation in 100 days! Thank you for your support!

Visit www.oakwoodway.org/annualfund to learn more!

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