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2 Dear Jude Family and Friends,

As I reflect on the end of another school year, it brings me great joy to think of our many accomplishments. From welcoming new families in August, celebrating the lives of the in November, sending 11,800 meals to children in Swaziland during Catholic Schools Week, walking with Christ during His final hours as our 8th Graders lead the Living Stations in the spring, celebrating First Holy Eucharist with our 2nd Graders, and graduating 47 wonderful young men and women in May, we are grateful for the learning, loving, and laughter of each day.

I am delighted to share our 2017-2018 Annual Report with you. We began our school year with 100% participation in the Annual Fund from our Faculty and Staff and ended the year with 100% parent participation for the third consecutive year! Your generosity and continued financial support make much possible for so many. Thank you!

Our wonderful volunteers continue to bring to reality the plans and ideas for all to enjoy. Thank you for giving so selflessly of your time and talents. Your dedication, support, and commitment are the true embodiment of Christ’s spirit alive in our midst. The PTA Shine Auction has funded the update of gratitude the entire campus to LED lighting and replaced the aging air conditioner in can transform the gym. Thank you for your support of this fun event!

The Saint Jude Faculty and Staff are outstanding individuals who continue common days into to make Saint Jude a School of Excellence. It is my pleasure to work with thanksgiving, these dedicated and enthusiastic men and women. They are devoted to the academic progress and the spiritual growth of the children entrusted to turn routine jobs them. May God continue to bless their work! into joy, and change It takes many people to make our school a success. I sincerely offer my ordinary opportunities appreciation for all that you do for the children of Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic School. I look forward to another great school year filled with into blessings. exciting new challenges and bountiful rewards! – William Arthur Ward God Bless,

Patty Childs, Principal

1 profile best of 2O17|2O18

Hosted 1st annual Family STREAM Night in April

Continued implementation of our STREAM (science, technology, religion, engineering, arts, mathematics) initiative across the curriculum

Our 6th Circus of the Kids took place in September 2017

Hosted our 4th annual Chastain Night on the SJA soccer fields kicking-off our Annual Fund

Achieved 100% parent participation for the 3rd year in a row in the Annual Fund campaign

Partnered with Rise Against Hunger for a school-wide service project during Catholic Schools Week; students packaged over 11,800 meals in one day that were sent to children in Swaziland

Hosted the bi-annual Auction on April 14; proceeds allowed us to re-lamp the entire school with LED lights and provided for a new air conditioning unit in the gym

Middle School drama students presented Charlie Brown Christmas in December and Peter Pan Jr. in the spring; both productions delighted and entertained our audiences

Three Odyssey of the Mind teams won their regional competition and went on to place in the state competition; one team competed in the World Competition held in Iowa in May

Placed first in Future City competition; went to represent the state of Georgia in the national competition in Washington, DC

Celebrated our 30th annual Grandparents’ Day on May 11

2 profile Accreditations Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic School was established in and Affiliations 1962 as part of Saint Jude the Apostle . District-wide Accreditation by As a parish school, we serve as an extension of the church AdvancEd, parent corporation community aiding in the formation of citizens willing and of SACS (Southern Association able to serve God and live as useful members of society. of Colleges and Schools) Serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade, our teachers average National Catholic Education 15 years of teaching experience. The curriculum includes religion Association (NCEA) and all required elementary school subjects. In addition, computer, Spanish and French enrichment, physical GA Independent Schools education, chorus, art, drama, and band are offered. Association (GISA) Saint Jude recognizes the value of technology in Association for Middle Level the classroom as a teaching tool for our students to Education (AMLE) develop the skills and attributes they need to meet their own current and future goals. Here are National Association of some of the ways technology is utilized by students: Independent Schools (NAIS) In grades K-2, a set of eight iPads can be found Atlanta Area Association of in each classroom. Students use them for learning Independent Schools (AAAIS) centers or in combination with a cart of iPads so students can work in pairs or individually. The primary grades also 65% of faculty have access to a cart of 30 Chromebooks to complete student work. have advanced degrees In grades 3-5, students have access to iPads and Chromebooks in the 491 students from classroom to enhance learning, complete assignments, and create multimedia projects. Each grade has one iPad cart and one Chromebook cart. 320 families in 21 parishes 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students take part in a 1:1 Chromebook program where 16:1 student / faculty ratio they access learning resources, class notes, teacher communication, and other information on a daily basis. Class of 2018 All classrooms contain an interactive LCD Projector/whiteboard that is connected High school matriculation to the teacher computer for viewing class materials and curriculum resources. Blessed Trinity 17 Enrichment classes such as foreign language, art, and music have access to a class Marist 2 set of iPads and Chromebooks for student use to augment these subject areas. Saint Pius 22 Public high schools 6 All grade levels attend the Technology Lab for instruction once a week. Teachers may sign up for additional weekly time slots as needed for student research and project completion. The Tech Lab houses 34 Chromebooks and Twice recognized two 3-D printers. National Blue Ribbon The Media Center provides 30 Chromebooks for online student research School of Excellence and access to our library management system. The Media Center is also 2003 | 2014 equipped with a state-of-the-art broadcast studio. The student-led news crew delivers a Morning Prayer and News Show. 3 Future City: For the fourth time in the past five years, a Future City team from Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic School won first place in the regional Future City competition and represented the State of Georgia at the World Competition in Washington, DC. Future City is one of the nation’s leading engineering population and keep them a short oral presentation regional competition, educational programs. Its engaged and independent. to a panel of STEM the team brought home purpose is to encourage The students must professionals. There is a three special awards: middle school students imagine, research, design, spending limit of $100 to Best Team Presentation, to develop their interest and build their city of complete the task. The Most Innovative Power in science, technology, the future to showcase a Saint Jude winning team Generation, and Best engineering, and math solution. consisted of 7th graders Research Essay. Upon (STEM), and starts with Alex Guigou, Caoimhina returning home from a question...How can we At the competition, the Sloan, and Christina Washington, the team make the world a better teams present their Sweeney, and was guided was invited to the office of place? This year’s challenge vision of the future by school STEM faculty Georgia’s Representative was for the students to through a virtual city advisor Eleonora Straub for the 6th district, envision The Age Friendly design (using SimCity™ along with coaches Peter Karen Handel, where City and address the trials software), a 1500-word Sloan and Stephanie they were honored to in designing innovative essay, a scale model of Sweeney. In addition to present their city named solutions that could serve their city (built with coming in first overall GRACE Springs to the an urban area’s older recycled materials), and at the 26th annual Congresswoman.

After finishing first in the regional Odyssey of the Mind: contest, a team of fourth and fifth graders from Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic School placed second in the state Odyssey of the Mind (OOTM) competition. In May, they traveled to Ames, Iowa to compete in the World Competition. There were over 240 teams from nearly every state in the U.S. and approximately 25 other countries competing. OOTM is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from

4 Circus of the Kids: The Florida-based educational program, Circus of the Kids, once again visited Saint Jude kudos❶ Team Work: The kids in each act are interdependent the Apostle Catholic on each other.

School in September. ❷ Perseverance: Circus, in some form, hurts – stick In less than three weeks , middle with it, it’s worth it. school students were introduced to, practiced, and perfected such ❸ Stage Presence: enough said! acts as trapeze, acrobatics, various ❹ Commitment: You made a balancing acts, aerial silks, Spanish commitment to this show, web, juggling, and more! Talk about stick with it. courage! At the end of their three weeks of practice, they presented a “Cirque de Soleil” type circus to the school and community. According to principal Patty Childs, participants in the circus learn more than just physical stunts… they learn the value of trying new things and the courage that comes with the mastery of a new skill. They are then able to teach their friends and families the power of a “can-do” attitude. Circus of the Kids is a unique, kid bonding, community building, lesson teaching, life-changing experience for all involved. We use circus as the medium to teach and reinforce valuable skills. kindergarten through college. Team for the problem “A Stellar Hangout,” members apply their creativity to featuring the man in the moon and solve one of five problems that range original intergalactic creatures in from building mechanical devices to search of out of this world food and presenting their own interpretation stellar entertainment, while on a of literary classics. Coaches are mission to locate the elusive space allowed to facilitate, but may not treasure. Another component of the contribute thoughts or help the competition requires that the team team execute ideas. During OOTM solve a spontaneous problem that is competitions, young people are known just moments before judging. encouraged to meet new friends and to watch and learn from the Members of the team, coached by ideas of others. Mike Rodriguez and Brent Bellows, included: Will Bellows, Vince Calia, Team Rodriguez created a Becca Jose, Alex Rodriguez, Jack humorous 8-minute performance Rodriguez, and Emma Schramm. ootm 5 This year’s SHINE auction was truly a beaming success! Over 300 parents, faculty, staff, and friends celebrated on Saturday, April 14 at The Whitley in Buckhead.

Together, we raised $124,000 and achieved our goal of re-lamping the entire school with LED lights and a new air conditioning unit in the gym. We are immensely grateful to our co-chairs Jen Fowler and Andrea Nordmark and to all of our sponsors, parents, and volunteers!

6 Diamond Sponsors and Jennifer Nolte Holly and Brian Monaghan ($5,000) and Jan O’Rourke Chris and Casie Moreira Action Specialty Carts Brad and Jamie Podraza Todd and Nida Mudd Casey Reynolds, Atlanta Fine Homes Lou and Katie Saez Greg and Julie Murray Sotheby’s International Peter and Angel Vasell Jeff and Kate Nicolosi Mike and Caryn Woolley Andrea Padial and Alicia LoCicero Platinum Sponsors Ward and Staci Parker Bronze Sponsors ($3,000) Tyler and Robin Patterson The Joe and Lisa Engel Family ($595) John and Christy Prendergast Jen and Skip Fowler Bill and Mary Katherine Adams and Tara Robertson Joey and Andrea Nordmark Matthew and Bonnie Ashby Mike and Claudia Rodriguez Ned and Lauren Berkow Gold Sponsors Steve and Alison Romak Joe and Gretchen Bombara Brett and Emily Schroeder ($1,500) and Brandy Bruce Kenneth and Amy Bowman Kevin and Stephanie Smith Eileen and Clay Caldwell Castro Law Christopher and Christina Stanley Brent and Dana Cervenka Chris and Cathy McDonald Erik and Austin Snell Tony and Mary Chiaffredo Mike and Julie Stevenson Kevin and Lauren Sok Doug and Patty Childs Natalie and Mark Uebelacker David and Stephanie Sweeney Jason and Cami Dettmer Manny and Diana Terrones Ken and Kelly Dooley Silver Sponsors Matt and Michelle Troso Kevin and Isobelle Ellis ($750) Dale and Amy Urban Siobhan and John Finnegan Marcos and Kerry Arias Mark and Katy Walker Brian and Lynn Fought John and Kristen Armstrong Jimmy and Molly Walker Libby and Greg Gillins Experimac - Kennesaw/Marietta, Chris and Ann-Marie White Joe and Lauren Gomes The Barnett Family Billy and Jill Wirka Steve and Ashley Goodrich Sandy and Jim Burt William and Susan Wood John and Dana Harpring Allen Pool Service, Debbie and Scott Young The Chapman Family Doug and Leticia Hicks Matt and Katy Cowan Amy and Chris Hornby Additional Supporters Chris and Hilary Dixon Glen and Kelly Iannucci Abernathy Facility Services, Inc. Siegel and Dolt Comprehensive James and Amy Jardina Belco Electric Service & Repair Dental Care, The Dolt Family Dean and Dara Kalinowski CycleBar The Duffy Family David and Tamara Karakis Flynn O’Hara Joey and Ann-Marie Flynn Kids R Kids, The Kernan Family Keever Dalton Plumbing Aaron and Megan Giles Katy and Brian Maclaga Kendra Scott William and Nicole Hutcheson Peter Sloan and Patricia Marmion Lilly Pulitzer Patrick and Heather Jones Jimmy and Tatiana Matthews Moeller Purcell Construction Company Alex and Sue Kitchin Maureen and Mike McAbee Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians Gary and Michelle Lee Barbara and Matt McElhanon Mather and Annie Lindsay Dan and Amy McMorrow Tebarco Mechanical Corporation Brian and Lara Long Laurie and Jeff Miller The Woodhouse Day Spa

7 8 grandparents We areimmenselygratefultoourparents, alumni, technology curriculumhere at SaintJude School. future, theseSTEMresourceswillfurtherenrich our a brandnewSTEMLabmobile cart. With afocusonthe $10,000! All proceedsfromtheDay ofGivingwenttoward Schools campaign. We achieved ourgoalandraised Many Gifts, OneNation– A DayofGivingto Catholic participated ina24-hourDayofGivingeventtitled, Association), SaintJude the Apostle CatholicSchool in partnershipwithNCEA(NationalCatholicEducational During CatholicSchools Week, January 28toFebruary 3, STEMsuccess of ourstudents. Please know yourgiftswill have adirect impactonthe special day ofgivingduring CatholicSchools Week! day of givingday of , faculty, andstaffwhosupported this Mr. and Mrs. Jason Oliver Doug and Holly Orsagh Rob and Lynn Palazzo Ward and Staci Parker Tyler and Robin Patterson David and Khyshan Perlman Jamie and Brad Podraza day of giving John and Christy Prendergast Ms. Beth Robertson Ramatowski 4th Grade Boys Basketball Team Matt and Kelly Gilley Remington and Casey Reynolds In Honor of Coach Aaron Giles Brian and Tamara Grasso Catherine and Caroline Riedl Bill and Mary Katherine Adams Mrs. Meghan Spall Grone (Class of 2011 and 2014) In Honor of Ethan Adams Jerome and Susie Hagley John Ronco Anonymous (3) John and Louise Hamrick Luis and Sandy Rosales Marcos and Kerry Arias Douglas and Leticia Hicks Mrs. Coleen Rosenberg John and Kristen Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hughes Katherine and Louis Saez Steve and Debbie Asip Mr. and Mrs. Hutcheson Juan Sanchez and Ernell Babb and Judy Warner-Babb Kristine Webster-Sanchez Glen and Kelly Asip Iannucci and Rosalina Badinas Geralynn Sanders The Irastorza Family Mr. and Mrs. Barry Barnett Jason and Meaghan Schroeder Matt and Amy Jardina Brian and Amy Beck Mr. and Mrs. John Shipley Mike and Jamie Kelly Brian and Jackie Benson Bradley and Jill Shortal Nick and Nour Kelly Lauren and Ned Berkow In Honor of Catherine Shortal Rich and Peggy Kernan Matt and Shannon Blackburn Peter Sloan and Patricia Marmion Mr. John Kiphart Kenneth and Amy Bowman Erik and Austin Snell Sandy Kiphart Joseph and Brandy Bruce Mr. and Mrs. James J. Spall Alex and Sue Kitchin The Calia Family Mr. Patrick Spall Christopher and Maureen Lamm Dominic and Alicia Carreira Mike and Julie Stevenson Aileen and Tom Leahey Doug and Patty Childs Molly Strozier Mather and Annie Lindsay In Memory of Patrick Zimmermann Mrs. Trudy Coan Mr. and Mrs. Brian Linnihan David and Stephanie Sweeney Msgr. Joe Corbett Guillermo and Tatiana Lopez Velarde Susan and Mark Tschirhart Ann and John Coté Martin and Lilina Lund Brian and Michelle Twiner Katy and Matt Cowan Brian and Katy Maclaga In Honor of Madelyn and Molly Cowan Mr. and Mrs. VanBelle Nicky Maguire Lisa Meehan Crosby Tami Vinson Mike and Maureen McAbee Ashley and Keith Crunk Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Voljavec In Honor of Thomas Leahey Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey Paul and Mary Voss Matt and Linda McDonald Jason and Cami Dettmer Kibby and Alice Wagner In Honor of Catherine, Caroline, In Honor of Jack Wagner Kathy and Mark Doelling and William McDonald Molly and Jimmy Walker Kevin A. and Rochelle A. Doyle Mark and Debbie McLaughlin Miss Tricia Wenke Mrs. Angela Duffey Holly and Brian Monaghan Lisa Holland-Wenke Kevin and Megan Duffy Chuck and Marlo Mong Christopher and Ann-Marie White Sarah Edwards In Honor of Owen and Erin Mong Ian and Kathleen Wild The Fason Family Paul and Alicia Monnin Billy and Jill Wirka Brian and Lynn Fought Blair Morgan In Honor of Joey Wirka Skip and Jennifer Fowler Mr. and Mrs. Brian C. Morton Jason and Liane York Randy and Ashley Garrett Todd and Nida Mudd and Serena Young Doug and Cheryl Gentile Michael and Jennifer Nolte In Honor of Isabella Young Heather Gibbons-Doig Joseph and Andrea Nordmark Scott and Debbie Young

9 10 Summer of STEM for Students and Teachers

In June, Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic School hosted Camp Invention. Ninety students participated in over 32 hours of STEM instruction delivered by Saint Jude teachers. Second grade teacher, Mrs. Wenke, said “This program has changed how I will present STEM to my students. I have so many great ideas for the new school year!”

In July, Mrs. Childs, Mrs. Perez, Mrs. Straub, Mrs. Montesi, Mrs. Ward, and Mrs. Malone traveled to Philadelphia for the National Science Teachers Association STEM Conference. Combined, they attended 60 sessions on STEM best practices, lesson ideas, and hands-on workshops. “We have learned so much to take back and share with the rest of the staff,” said Mrs. Childs.

In August, we start the new year with an increased focus on STEM. Students will begin exploring robotics in all grades, made possible by the $10,000 gift from the Day of Giving.

11 SJA our servingcommunity K 1 2 Atlanta Children’s Shelter, Sandy Springs Police Our House Day Care Center >> Holiday House Toy Drive Department In October, our 2nd grade students In December, our Kindergarten In October, the 1st grade class promote a school-wide Diaper class participates in a school- partners with their 8th grade Drive which includes basic needs wide Toy Drive to collect items buddies for the annual Teddy Bear for infants and children. All donated for under-privileged children. Drive. They collect teddy bears items are delivered to Our House The Atlanta Children’s Shelter to donate to the Sandy Springs Day Care Center in Decatur which provides free quality day Police Department, which then provides day care and support for care, emotional support, an gives them to children during homeless families. educational curriculum for stressful situations. homeless children, and focused social services for their families. 3 Dogwood Forest (Assisted Living Center) In March, the 3rd grade classes bring joy to local seniors through interaction, song, and treats for Saint Patrick’s Day.

12 7 The Ronald McDonald House This year, our 7th graders went to The Ronald McDonald House where the students prepared, cooked, and served dinner for all the families staying in the house. serving They also hosted a fun activity night with the children at the house where they played games and organized arts and crafts. 8 Daffodil Project The 8th grade class took part in the Daffodil Project. This service project aspires to build a Living 5 Holocaust Memorial by planting Community Action Center 1.5 million daffodils around the The 5th grade class promotes a world in memory of the 1.5 million school-wide Canned Food Drive children who were murdered during the month of March to help during the Holocaust. The first fill the shelves at the Community daffodils were planted in 2010; Action Center located in Sandy to date; over 290,000 have been Springs. CAC provides assistance planted worldwide. Our students to individuals and families in need. added 500 daffodils to the count this year, planting them along the path of the Stations of the Cross 6 between the rectory and school. Atlanta Community Food Bank Our 6th grade students visited the Atlanta Community Food Bank Product Rescue Center. When food needs to be inspected after it’s donated, where does it go? To the Food Bank’s Product Rescue Center! 6th grade students inspected, sorted, and packed donated food.

Agape Way Ministry In April, our 8th grade students 4 served the homeless a boxed Men’s Homeless Shelter at Central breakfast of hot scrambled eggs, Presbyterian Church and pancakes, sausage, a peanut of the Immaculate Conception butter sandwich, and fruit. Agape During two separate visits in Way Ministry is a Christian January and February, the 4th organization that also shares grade classes prepare and serve the gospel with those they serve. meals to the homeless. The churches Their mission is to love and share provide evening shelter and meals to fellowship with people who come the homeless of Atlanta. from the surrounding community.

13 1OO% Faculty and Staff participation in the 2017/2018 Annual Fund

14 giving opportunities

Annual Fund giving is a financial St. Martin Scholarship Fund of her endeavors. This scholarship priority for our school. It is a tax- was established in 1996 to provide is presented to a deserving student deductible opportunity for donors to financial assistance for current whose family is actively involved help make a difference in the future Saint Jude School families who are with the PTA and school community. of Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic experiencing an unexpected life School. crisis such as divorce, loss, or Dr. Amy Bennett Bellows Book death in the family. and Scholarship Award was Gifts are unrestricted and added to established in 2013 by Brent R. the school’s budget to meet current Emily Johnston Scholarship Bellows in loving memory of his operating expenses, to enhance the Fund was established in 1988 by treasured wife, Amy. Amy was the programs and services offered to the Saint Jude Home and School proud mother of Jack and Will students, and to maintain the school Association in memory of Mrs. Bellows and was active in all building. Emily Johnston, much-loved aspects of their lives. Amy was also school librarian for 19 years. The an avid Saint Jude School volunteer. The Annual Fund offsets the fund provides tuition assistance Each year, a book and scholarship difference between tuition and the to Saint Jude School families who will be awarded to a 4th grade cost to educate each student. demonstrate financial need. girl and boy committed to reading, Saint Jude does not receive a achieving academic excellence, Elizabeth Huffner Angel Fund subsidy from either the parish or and loving God—all virtues Amy was established in 2010 by Don the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Each cherished, lived by, and strived to Huffner in loving memory of his family is asked to contribute at a instill in her children each and wife, Elizabeth, a former Saint Jude level appropriate for their financial every day. teacher. A scholarship is awarded situation. Our goal is 100% parent, each year to a current 5th grade Liz And Bill Oliver Memorial faculty, and staff participation. student who possesses similar Scholarship Award was established Endowment Fund giving is an qualities as Elizabeth, particularly in 2016 by long-time Saint Jude opportunity to invest in the future her love of literature. parishioner, Bill Oliver, to honor his of Saint Jude School and an cherished wife, Liz. This scholarship excellent way to invest in the future Elizabeth “Bitsy” Davis Memorial award is given annually to a current of Catholic education. Benefits Scholarship Fund was established seventh grader who goes above of the Endowment Fund are in 2011 by Kathy Davis Pepe in and beyond his or her service hour perpetual, and as the Endowment loving memory of her daughter, requirements and is, overall, a grows, so does the school’s ability to Bitsy, who was a student at Saint well-rounded student. As helping carry on its mission. Jude and a graduate of Marist others was near and dear to Liz, this School. Kathy Davis Pepe taught award was established to recognize The Endowment Fund was 5th grade at Saint Jude for a student who has made an impact established in 2002 to ensure the 20+ years and established this in the community through dedicated future financial stability of Saint scholarship in Bitsy’s memory to service to others. Jude the Apostle Catholic School. be presented to a 5th grade girl Memorial and honorary gifts can be who displays enthusiasm for life, is Appreciated Securities Gifts of allocated to the Endowment Fund fun-loving, yet a rule follower, and marketable stocks, bonds, or mutual at any time. is kind to everyone – all qualities fund shares that have appreciated Bitsy displayed during her life. in value may help donors avoid Guardian Angel Fund A donation capital gains taxes and allow donors to this fund provides a tax- Regina Hersey Memorial to make a larger gift to Saint Jude deductible opportunity for donors Scholarship Fund was established School. and allows them to make a direct in 2012 by Brian Hersey to honor impact on a current student’s ability his cherished wife, Regina. Regina Bequests Donors can leave a legacy to continue to pursue a Catholic made such an impact on the Saint by remembering Saint Jude School education. Donors may provide full Jude School community and was in their will. A charitable bequest or partial tuition scholarships for a greatly admired by faculty, parents, in a will can benefit Saint Jude the student or students in a family that and students. Her selflessness and Apostle Catholic School while saving demonstrates financial need. dedication were so evident in all donors estate tax dollars. 15 donors and supporters

The 2017-2018 Annual Fund campaign was an 1962 Founders’ Society Spalding Society unprecedented success! For the third year in a $5,000 + $2,500 to $4,999 row we achieved 100% parent participation! The Dr. and Mrs. Brent R. Bellows Jay and Melissa Cochran faculty and staff kicked off this year’s campaign In Memory of Matt and Katy Cowan by reaching 100% participation for the Dr. Amy B. Bellows In Memory of Sue Crispen Ted Bowden Chris and Hilary Dixon fourth year in a row during the first month of Claire and Hubert Brown Brian and Lynn Fought school. The parents’ annual giving campaign Dominic and Alicia Carreira Andrew and Theresa Gervin The Castro Family In Memory of Bill and Sandy Bontempo kicked off with our Chastain Night, SJA style, In Memory of Jose L. Castro, Jr. Aaron and Magen Giles held on our soccer fields on September 16th. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cote Bill and Jenny Gottschalk Joseph and Lisa Engel Matt and Amy Jardina Annual Fund gifts have an enormous impact Steve and Kristin Erdman Mather and Annie Lindsay on Saint Jude’s ability to enhance standards of Dean and Dara Kalinowski Lara and Brian Long The Lubert Family excellence in teaching, student development, and Anonymous - A St. Jude Family Jeff and Laurie Miller Matt and Barbara McElhanon facilities. We are extremely fortunate to have the Anonymous Daniel and Amy McMorrow Joseph and Andrea Nordmark commitment and involvement of so many caring Kevin and Stephanie Smith The Conrads Family Education Mr. and Mrs. William Overend supporters who give their time and resources to Fund at the Catholic Tomas and Ileana Rodriguez Foundation of North Georgia Mike and Julie Stevenson make Saint Jude an outstanding Catholic school. Natalie and Mark Uebelacker Anonymous Susan and William Wood Christopher and Ann-Marie White This year’s Annual Fund generated over $365,000 – a school record – under the leadership of parent chairs Brian and Holly Monaghan. We are grateful to them and their Class Representatives who worked diligently to help us reach 100% parent participation once again! We also wish to thank all our parents, parishioners, alumni, faculty and staff, former parents, former faculty and staff, grandparents, and friends who support this initiative with tremendous dedication! Your generosity, leadership and faith in our mission will help Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic School flourish now and for generations to come.

16 D’youville Circle Lucy R. and Gary Lee, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Derick Lindo $500 to $999 Nigel Love Mr. and Mrs. George A. Michael and Maya Ahart MacConnell In Memory of George V. and Anonymous Mary A. MacConnell Matt and Shannon Blackburn Mr. and Mrs. Raul Martinez Chris and Kelly Brown donors Anna and Greg Marzec Dr. and Mrs. Christopher U. Cates Mike and Maureen McAbee The Celedon Family Marie and Roger McCollum Cliff and Tiffany Chapman Kelly and Stephanie McDonald Tony and Mary Chiaffredo Matt and Linda McDonald Wayne and Elizabeth John C. McHugh Stapleton Society Alex and Sue Kitchin Chodkowski David Morales and Tom Kitchin In Honor of Patrick McHugh Lia Cornejo-Morales $1,000 to $2,499 In Memory of Judy Kitchin Martin and Carolyn Clark The Moreira Family Melissa and Matt LaMarsh Msgr. Joseph Corbett In Memory of George Roberts Christopher and Maureen Lamm The Cucchi Family The Anhut Family Mr. and Mrs. Jason Oliver Mr. and Mrs. Brian Linnihan The Devereaux Family John and Kristen Armstrong Doug and Holly Orsagh Jerry and Rose Linnihan Ken and Kelly Dooley Matt and Bonnie Ashby Ward and Staci Parker Guillermo and Kevin A. and Rochelle A. Doyle Jerry and Jan Ashkouti Greg and Melissa Parro Tatiana Lopez Velarde In Memory of James R. Deach John and Katy Asip Jose and Bertha Pedragosa Brian and Katy Maclaga and James C. Doyle Steve and Debbie Asip Josette Perez Jimmy and Tatiana Matthews The Drost Family Chris and Becky Awad In Memory of Mary Ellen Perez In Memory of Yevette and Walter Kisil Brian and Lauren Dykes In Honor of Saint Jude Jon and Rubi Peterson Holly and Brian Monaghan Frank Feeback Brian and Jackie Benson Bill and Mary Reese Skip and Jeanine Monaghan In Honor of Dr. and Mrs. John C. Bleacher Dr. and Mrs. David Robertson Chuck and Marlo Mong Emily and Prescott Hughes Kenneth and Amy Bowman Ann Marie and Joey Flynn Steve and Alison Romak Paul and Alicia Monnin Joseph and Brandy Bruce Anthony and Lindsey Flynn Del and Jamie Ross Todd and Nida Mudd The Calia Family Scott Seago In Memory of Elizabeth “Bitsy” Davis Cary and Shirley Franklin Tom and Kristi Cassell Michael and Jennifer Nolte Greg and Libby Gillins Dan and Colleen Sheehan Mike and Jane Charles Dan and Jan O’Rourke Joe and Lauren Gomes Noel Sitzmann and Dr. James F. Crispen Janine Boehm Andre Padial and Alicia LoCicero Jorge and Clarita Guigou In Honor of Tom and Kelly Soroe Jamie and Brad Podraza Bill and Cathy Haas Madelyn and Molly Cowan Bob and Nickie Splude John and Christy Prendergast John and Rose Haly Robert and Susan Culp In Honor of Kaitlyn and Reagan Remington and Casey Reynolds Chuck and Christine Hampton Sandy and Jim Burt George and Kaky Stewart Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Riddett, Jr. John and Louise Hamrick In Honor of Brian and Michelle Twiner Mrs. Susan V. Aldrich Mike and Claudia Rodriguez Brad and Kathryn Hamrlik Frederick and Colleen Valdez Joe and Xia Davis Nicholas and Lacey Rogers Chad Hoekstra In Memory of Danilo Sanchez Chris and Amy Hornby Skip and Elaine Dolt Mrs. Coleen Rosenberg and Fe Villanueva Nick and Elizabeth Jenkins Kevin and Megan Duffy In Memory of Jeff Rosenberg Paul and Mary Voss Page Featherstun Katherine and Louis Saez Patrick and Heather Jones In Memory of Jack Warburton John and Siobhan Finnegan Jerry and Cindy Schramm Nick and Nour Kelly Joseph and Michele Wagner Proud Grandparents, Lucas Smith Rich and Peggy Kernan Kibby and Alice Wagner David and Pat Flynn Martha and Steve Smith Mr. and Mrs. Douglas R. King Mr. and Mrs. James Warren Skip and Jennifer Fowler Erik and Austin Snell Sarah and Brian Knott Mr. and Mrs. Dermot Waters Katie and Christopher Gifford John and Bridget Snelling Jake and Kerry Larkins Heather and Keith Watson Gil and Mary Gilmore Randy and Kay Snipes Louis and Jennifer Lauria Christopher and Doug and Kim Goforth Wendy Speight Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lee Monique Winters Dr. and Mrs. Richard K. Goodrich Kevin and Kelli Sullivan In Memory of Mrs. Frances Barber Daniel and Kristi Tjo The Goosen Family Matthew and Michelle Troso John and Dana Harpring Mr. and Mrs. Dale Urban Douglas and Leticia Hicks Peter and Angel Vasell Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hughes Julie and Jaime Walker Glen and Kelly Asip Iannucci Mark and Katy Walker Mr. and Mrs. Fred Isaf Liam and Eithne Waters Mr. and Mrs. Steven Jacobellis Mr. and Mrs. Brian Weick Dave and Tamara Karakis Brad and Kathy Wilson Mike and Jamie Kelly Jason and Liane York 17 Principal’s Circle Jane Henley Mr. and Mrs. Daniel D. Ross Manuel and Diana Terrones $250 to $499 The Hild Family In Honor of Amelia Ross Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Tramonte Chad and Sonja Holder Cathy and Dave Ryan David and Sharon Troncale Harry and Deborah Hosey In Memory of Fernando and Ines Umana Elizabeth Ann English Bill and Mary Katherine Adams Mr. and Mrs. Hutcheson Patt and Philip Villacci Mrs. Samar Salman In Honor of Ethan Adams In Memory of Joan Meoli Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Voljavec In Memory of Sam D. Salman Michael and Andrea Arabia Mr. and Mrs. Mark Iovino Molly and Jimmy Walker Tom and Kelly Scanlon Joel and Rosalina Badinas The Jannetta Family In Memory of Peter Sloan and Erin and Marcel Barre Mr. Rajesh Jose and Elizabeth “Bitsy” Davis Patricia Marmion Lauren and Ned Berkow Dr. Mini Michael Ian and Kathleen Wild Zachary and Bridget Sroka Andre and Debbie Bielski Brandon and Michelle Kemp Billy and Jill Wirka Brendan and Maureen Sullivan Joe and Gretchen Bombara Robert B. Kennedy Mike and Caryn Woolley David and Stephanie Sweeney In Honor of Messina and Matt and Lara Kitchin Scott and Debbie Young Johnny Bombara Lisa and Andy Koehler Allison and Patrick Braley Jerome and Mercedes Lacy Scott and Gabrielle Braswell In Memory of Jesus A. Ortiz Joe and Ivett Breen William and Genevieve Langley Brian and Sarah Brooks Aileen and Tom Leahey Jean and Brigitte Cadet Amy Selvig Leiner Clay and Eileen Caldwell Martin and Lilina Lund Jackie Tusa Carriker David and Erin Lynn Nathaniel and Eleanor Cates David and Kim Main The Cayce Family Mr. and Mrs. Victor Mattei Brent and Dana Cervenka John and Christy McCulla Dr. and Mrs. Enrique Chia Roddy and Sharon McWhorter Doug and Patty Childs Pete and Barbara Meehan Carole and Denos Christofi Mr. and Mrs. Brian C. Morton In Honor of Anna Zoe Christofi Liz Morton Jim and Georgia Connell Greg and Julie Murray In Memory of The Navarro Family Mr. James E. Connell Jeff and Kate Nicolosi Miguel and Lia Cornejo In Honor of Maria Lia, Maria Pia, Don and Melissa Nordin Miguel Estuardo; Alessandra and Rob and Lynn Palazzo Lorenzo Morales; and Eva and Mrs. Lynn K. Panlilio Luca Goosen In Honor of Lisa Meehan Crosby Madelyn and Molly Cowan Ashley and Keith Crunk Ericka Stricklin-Parker Brian and Christy David Anonymous Jan Deach Tyler and Robin Patterson In Memory of Jim Deach Mike and Kathy Davis Pepe (grandfather of the Doyle children) In Memory of Chad and Erin Deegan Elizabeth “Bitsy” Davis In Honor of the David and Khyshan Perlman Saint Jude Class of 2018 Walter and Sandra Pickell Linnet Deily Bill and Barbara Poole In Honor of Steve and Laura Deily Michael and Shirley Prendergast Jason and Cami Dettmer Dan and Mollie Quinnelly Sarah Edwards Karinna Riddett Patrick and Portia Ellis In Memory of Daniel and Lia and Martin English Catherine Murray In Memory of Domenico Fabiano Victoria and Billy Riordan Lisa and Craig Foy In Honor of Ana Sophia and In Memory of Alicia Chia William Riordan Randy and Ashley Garrett Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roach Matt and Kelly Gilley In Honor of Madelyn and Alex and Jackie Gonzalez Molly Cowan Mr. Sean Grady Michael Rodriguez and Dalia Barrios Brian and Tamara Grasso John Ronco Jeff and Karen Groslimond In Memory of Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Guaderrama Mrs. Edmund S. Ronco Jerome and Susie Hagley Luis and Sandy Rosales

18 Blue and White Circle Tim and Barbara Burns Timothy and Emily Ghioto Parent Chairs Tom and Jennifer Burns Heather Gibbons Holly & Brian Monaghan Up to $249 Karen and H. King Buttermore Annemarie Gibbons-McGlone In Honor of Riley King, Andrew, Steve and Ashley Goodrich and Woods Walker Class Reps Chris Adamczyk Virginia W. Gottschalk Linda Byrd KA Melissa & Jay Cochran Chad and Cathleen Adams In Honor of Zoe Ann and Mrs. Marion Calabrese Jackson Edward Gottschalk Kathy and Sparky Adams KB Gabrielle & Scott Braswell Ken Campbell Mary Gould In Memory of Amy Bennett Bellows 1A Tamara & Dave Karakis Richard and Jan Carroll The Grassi Family Jon and Tammy Akin 1B Shannon & Matt Blackburn Lauren Cartwright R Scott Griffith Pamela Akumabor 2A Libby & Greg Gillins Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Cassell In Memory of Jack Marsh Rich and Jessica Alderman The Castleberry Family Kitty Grimsley 2B Amy & Chris Hornby Vincent and Lauren Aragon Fritz and Joan Caudle Kerry and Dean Haertel 3A Sarah & Brian Knott Marcos and Kerry Arias Ed and Carol-Anne Cerbone Bill and Carolyn Harness Ali Asip 3B Liane & Jason York Carly Chambrello Sean and Karen Harper Beth Asip 4A Mollie & Dan Quinnelly Juan Cleves and Maria Yunda Nancy Harper Ernell Babb and 4B Shannon & Tim Hipp Karen and Robert Clouse Terri Haugen Judy Warner-Babb 5A Susan & Brian Linnihan In Memory of Valdemar Warner Rob and Mary Margaret Cooper James Heavrin 5B Kristi & Tom Cassell Ela Badura Ann and John Cote’ Babs and Jeff Herman Mr. and Mrs. Louis F. Baird Camilo Cruz and In Memory of 6A Alicia LoCicero & Andre Padial Jeanne Hassman Mr. and Mrs. Barry Barnett Alejandra Martinez l6B Victoria & Billy Riordan Mary Higginbotham Sally Beach Michael and Christine Curtin 6C Tatiana & Jimmy Matthews Carol Cuviello Peggy Hilton William and Yessenia Beaty 7A Louise & John Hamrick Mr. Timothy and In Memory of Margo Ornes Julie Deloach Dangel Dr. Shannon Hipp 7B Sharon & David Troncale Brian and Amy Beck Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Deily The Hodson Family 8A Amy & Matt Jardina The Becksmith Family Mr. and Mrs. Yvens Delima Courtney Horne Carol and Walt Bedard Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey 8B Jamie & Mike Kelly The Houghton Family John and Beverly Bennett Jason and Geraldine Dew Meghan Hurst Grandparent Chairs Jason and Elizabeth Bierly Nga Nguyen and Long Do Fernando and Liz Hurtado Linda Binkowski Kathy and Mark Doelling Jeanine & Skip Monaghan Tom and Crystal Hutchens Stephen and Lisa Bir Mary F. Doyle Blanca Ibarra Matt and Alyese Black Jeffrey and Lisa Durthaler The Irastorza Family Mr. and Mrs. Edward Blodgett Steven and Adrianne Eberlein Dr. and Mrs. Philip Jardina Frederick Boddie and Loan Nguyen Meme Ebneter Mark and Linda Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Roger Booc Bill Edwards Pat Kelly Amy and Mark Bordenca Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Estes William and Elaine Kelly Virginia Bowling Mary Ellen Evangelista Mrs. Ronnie Kessenich In Honor of Emily and The Farber Family Prescott Hughes The Fason Family Sandy Kiphart Tom and Corinne Boyle Larry O. Fisher Jeff and Nicole Kitchin Mr. and Mrs. Scott W. Braley Mr. and Mrs. D. Flanagan Thomas Klepaszewski Julie Braswell Flynn & O’Hara Uniforms, Inc. Carol L. Kofsky Barbara K. Breen Mr. and Mrs. William G. Foley Rob and Laura Layne Brandon and Jamie Brown In Memory of Beth Foley Regina Lilly Kelley and Robert Brown Nall and Beth Gearheard Jordan Malone Tom and Mary Ellen Burg Doug and Cheryl Gentile Elizabeth Lindsay

19 Dawson and Tara Strickland Molly Strozier In Memory of Patrick Zimmerman Jodi Stultz Anonymous Roger and Susan Sullivan The Sutton Family Ben and Bea Suzah Mrs. Louisa Sweeney Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Szymke Michele Tebe Anonymous Chris and Rhys Thomas Luciano and Maria Tiberia and Family Amy Jo Clark and Shawn Timberlake In Memory of Phillip Thaxton Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tippen Joe Tokos Mrs. Beth Towner In Honor of The Victor Mattei Family Susan and Mark Tschirhart Robert and Shannon Turner In Honor of Kathleen Blagrave David and Sabrina Lively Carol Price Lynn Twiner Mrs. Tricia Loesel Kevin and Donna Quinn In Honor of Laura, Mike, and Nicky Maguire Dr. Owen and Anne Reese Brian Twiner Ken and Carrie Mahan Chavigny Revelette Mr. and Mrs. VanBelle The Maimone Family Kenneth and Kathleen Rich Elaine and Bill Waidelich Frankie and Amy Maldonado In Memory of Mr. Jack Marsh Tricia Ward Ruth and Terrill Mallory Angelica Riera Elizabeth and David Wathen Ed and Terri Marks Mr. and Mrs. Rolando Rodriguez Jackie and Ray Wathen Joe and Kim Masak Nicole Ronco In Memory of Elizabeth “Bitsy” Davis Jeff and Lesley Masisak In Honor of my beautiful children Lisa Holland-Wenke The Annual Report is a Frances and Lee Mathis Steve and Beth Ruddy Mr. Greg and Mrs. Jamie West publication of the Advancement Andrew and Krystal Matichak Colette Ruff Amy and Scott Williamson Office to recognize the supporters McBrearty Associates Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rutkowski The Winkler Family of Saint Jude the Apostle Mike and Mary McCulla Juan Sanchez and Kristine Donald and Miriam Woods Ann McLaughlin Webster-Sanchez Richard and Lori Wright Catholic School. Every attempt In Memory of Thomas E. McLaughlin Mr. and Mrs. Neil Scalo In Memory of Tracy Marie Wright has been made to ensure accuracy Anonymous Daniel and Emily Schroeder Steven and Alessandra Wunder of information published. Please Charles and Melinda McNamee Jason and Meaghan Schroeder Susan M. Yeates contact the Advancement Office In Honor of Joe DaRocha Gomes Mr. and Mrs. Nebil Sedki Edward and Hazel York at 770-394-2880 ext 424 if you Todd and Roberta Meadows Adam and Meg Seever Jacob and Serena Young notice any discrepancies and Dave and Jan Mechler Dennis and Margaret Selvig In Honor Isabella Young Mr. and Mrs. Mikolajek In Honor of Zoe and Jenna Leiner Sarah Zigrye please accept our sincere apology. Margaret Fahey Miller Tommy and Jackie Sharp Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence H. Molnar Muggsie and John Shern Matt and Therese Montesi Mr. and Mrs. John Shipley Christopher Moore Fran Shivers Blair Morgan Bradley and Jill Shortal Carlos and Maria V. Navarro Jeffrey Simpson Sang Ngoc Nguyen Ms. Dorothy Smith Bill and Vickie Nordmark In Honor of my childhood In Honor of Joey and school experience Charlotte Nordmark Kevin and Lauren Sok Michael and Margaret Noxon Caroline and Todd Southerland Rami and Heather Odeh Mr. and Mrs. James J. Spall Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Oliver Debbie St. John and John Griset Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Patterson David and Jeni Stephens John and Erin Paul Mr. and Mrs. Still Chris and Aliesha Porto Tish and Jay Stradley Prep Atlanta Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Straub

20 alumni news Congratulations to the Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic School Class of 2014 on their recent high school graduation. We hosted them at our annual Alumni Luncheon event on May 22, 2018. The graduates are headed to the following schools:

American University Auburn University Boston College Brown University The Citadel Clemson University College of Charleston Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Emory University Florida State University Georgetown University Georgia College and State University Georgia Southern University Georgia State University Georgia Tech Jacksonville University Kennesaw State University Louisiana State University Purdue University Samford University Savannah College of Art and Design University of Alabama University of Arizona University of Georgia University of Mississippi University of South Carolina University of South Florida University of Tennessee Vanderbilt University Virginia Military Institute Wake Forest University Washington and Lee University 21 additional scholarship recipients

Endowment gifts Rob and Mary Margaret Cooper Marketlab Research INC Guardian Angel Scholarship Fund Jose and Bertha Pedragosa Dr. Nydia Bladuell David and Khyshan Perlman Karen and Robert Clouse Anonymous Juliet Denise Ms. Dorothy Smith In Memory of Jack Marsh Dr. Amy Bennett Bellows Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fink Book and Scholarship Award Mr. and Mrs. Ray Giornelli Dr. and Mrs. Brent R. Bellows Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hughes William and Genevieve Langley Skip and Elaine Dolt Corporations and Foundations Knowles Intellectual Property Camilo Cruz & Alejandra Martinez We are grateful to the following corporations and foundations Strategies LLC David and Khyshan Perlman for their contributions in excess of $47,350 during the 2017-2018 Ray and Dianne Lamonica Remington and Casey Reynolds school year either directly or through employee matching gifts. Pam M. Moulton Carole Schlenke Jon and Rubi Peterson In Memory of Mike Schlenke We are also very grateful to the parents and friends who provided Paul and Nina Weidle Martha and Steve Smith the opportunities for these donations and matching gifts.

Elizabeth “Bitsy” Davis Liz and Bill Oliver Memorial AIG, Inc. Mercedes-Benz USA Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Fund Apex Environmental Microsoft Matching Karen and H. King Buttermore Mr. Bill Oliver Services Gifts Program Doug and Patty Childs Ciena Corporation Neustar Regina Hersey Memorial In Honor of Kathy Davis Pepe NYSE Euronext Scholarship Fund CKC Foundation Skip and Elaine Dolt Matching Gift Program Rob and Mary Margaret Cooper Clipper Petroleum Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hughes Foundation Prep Atlanta Skip and Elaine Dolt Col & Mrs. Patrick J. Michelson Dell Employee Giving Pulte Group Ms. Dorothy Smith Mike and Kathy Davis Pepe Program Salesforce Foundation Jerry and Cindy Schramm St. Martin Memorial Delta Air Lines ServiceNow John and Jessica Voss Scholarship Fund Fannie Mae Serve State Farm Dr. and Mrs. C. Michael Bowman Matching Gift Donations Sun Trust Foundation Elizabeth Huffner Msgr. Joseph Corbett GE Foundation Matching Gift Program Scholarship Fund Mr. and Mrs. Karel van der Mandele Google Matching Synchrony Financial The Hild Family In Memory of Jack Marsh, Class of 2013 Gifts Program The Coca-Cola Company Lisha Simmonds IBM Matching Grants TIAA-CREF Gifts In Kind Program Turner Entertainment Dr. Kelleen Fitzgerald Restricted Donations Intercontinental Group Mr. Steve Kerr Page Featherstun Exchange, Inc. Vanguard The Goforth Family Mr. Eddie Lemons Kronos Inc. Wells Fargo Foundation The Guynn Family Kaplan Orthodontics Marsh and McLennan Educational Matching The Hughes Family Joseph Recaldo Companies Gift Program

“For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.”

Luke 12:34

22 scholarship recipients

Elizabeth “Bitsy” Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund Regina Hersey Memorial Scholarship (1) Mimi Dooley, 5th grade (7) Joey Gomes, 4th grade (8) Ben Gomes, 3rd grade Grey of the Sacred Heart Award (9) Charlotte Gomes, Kindergarten (2) Anna Cochran 5th grade Dr. Amy Bennett Bellows Book and Scholarship Award Elizabeth Huffner Angel Fund (10) Izzy Peterson, 4th grade (3) Elijah Lubert, 5th grade (11) Emily McCarthy, 4th grade

Monsignor Daniel J. O’Connor Award Liz and Bill Oliver Memorial Scholarship (4) Sheila Meadows, 7th grade (12) Caoimhina Sloan, 7th grade (5) Maeve Miller, 7th grade (6) Caoimhina Sloan, 7th grade 2O17-2O18 1 2 3 4

5 6, 12 7 8

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23 G.R.A.C.E. | Georgia Residents Assisting Children’s Education

Our goal is to afford qualifying grace families a quality education while providing donors with an opportunity to use their tax dollars towards Catholic school scholarships.

GRACE Scholars is a Georgia nonprofit corporation and tax exempt charity. GRACE has met the requirements for designation as a student scholarship organization (SSO) in Georgia. Because GRACE is an SSO, Georgia taxpayers can redirect part of their tax liability to GRACE and qualify for a generous tax benefit created by the Georgia legislature – a 100 percent tax credit. As GRACE is a tax exempt charity (501-c-3 organization), gifts to GRACE also qualify as The mission of charitable contributions under federal law. GRACE Scholars, GRACE Scholars was founded by Inc. is to provide Georgia’s Catholic in 2008 children from to take advantage of the SSO/ tax credit legislation. It is the families with beloved initiative of Archbishop financial need Wilton Gregory of Atlanta and Gregory Hartmayer of throughout the Savannah. Since 2008, more than 6,550 taxpayers have redirected State of Georgia part of their Georgia income with greater taxes to GRACE which, in turn, Go ahead. Share GRACE! has awarded scholarships to opportunities to Visit www.gracescholars.org or students wishing to attend Georgia secure a quality www.saintjude.net for more Catholic Schools. All students PK-12 Catholic information. Please feel free to call the receiving GRACE awards have Advancement Office at 770-394-2880, demonstrated financial need. education. ext. 424 for assistance.

24 Thank you to the following taxpayers who re-directed their 2017 Georgia tax dollars to GRACE Scholars. As of December 31, 2017, $109,637 in tuition assistance has been designated to Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic School. This amount offers enough funds for (2) new and (20) returning students to grace attend Saint Jude School under the GRACE Scholarship program. Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Alderman Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. John A. Redmond Anonymous (16) Mr. and Mrs. William S. Hughes Ms. Chavigny M. Revelette Mr. and Mrs. Marcos D. Arias Mr. and Mrs. William Hutcheson Dr. and Mrs. David G. Robertson Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Asip Dr. and Mrs. Glen J. Iannucci Mr. Gregory Ruehlmann and Mr. and Mrs. Wade E. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Iovino Dr. Diana Mattingly Dr. and Mrs. Brent R. Bellows Mr. and Mrs. Fred T. Isaf The Reverend Mr. and Mrs. Gary E. Schantz Mr. and Mrs. John R. Benesh Mr. and Mrs. Gary D. Johnson Mr. Noel J. Sitzmann and Mr. John W Boykin and Mr. and Mrs. George B. Jones Mrs. Janine A. Boehm Ms. Karen E. Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Dean J. Kalinowski Mr. and Mrs. Erik Snell Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bruckner The Reverend Daniel P. Ketter Mr. and Mrs. James J. Spall, III Dr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Burns Mr. and Mrs. Gary X. Lee, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Faron G. Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Castleberry Mr. Guillermo A Lopez Velarde and Dr. and Mrs. Michael E. Stevenson Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Cerbone Mrs. Tatiana Orus Plaza Mr. and Mrs. David C. Sweeney Mr. and Mrs. Donald Chapman Mr. and Mrs. Clifford W. Chapman Mr. and Mrs. George Douglas Childs The Very Reverend William J. Corbett Mr. and Mrs. Brian N. David Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Davis, III Mr. and Mrs. Dan L. Decraene Dr. Maria DeGuzman Mr. Michael P. Denniss and Dr. Diane Lefebvre Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A. Dixon Dr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Dolt, III Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Dooley Mr. and Mrs. Kevin A. Doyle Ms. Melissa B. Ebneter Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Erdman Mr. and Mrs. John R. Finck Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Fink, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Finnigan Mr. and Mrs. Nathan J. Flood Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Foarde Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Follmer Mr. and Mrs. George A. MacConnell Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan R. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey M. Frame Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Mangelsdorf, III The Reverend Mr. and Mrs. Janice C. Fredo Ms. Jane F. McAuley Mrs. James A. Tramonte Mr. and Mrs. Randall S. Garrett Mr. and Mrs. William T. Meadows Ms. Nicole H. Tripp Mr. and Mrs. Timothy B. Ghioto Dr. and Mrs. Peter L. Meehan Mr. and Mrs. David J. Troncale Mr. and Mrs. Matthew A. Gilley Mr. Brian D. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Troso Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Giornelli Dr. Barbara M. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Uebelacker Mr. Rocco Grassi Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Mohr Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Vasell Mr. Lou Grucza Mr. Joseph B. Nagel Ms. Rita M. Vogel Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Haake Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Navarro Mr. and Mrs. Brian P. Weick Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Hampton Mr. Phillip E. Nicholson Mr. and Mrs. Christopher T. White Mr. and Mrs. John B. Hamrick, III Mr. and Mrs. William G. Nordmark, IV Mr. and Mrs. William A. Wood Mr. Thomas E. Harris Mr. William E. Oliver Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Woods Mr. and Mrs. Terrence P. Hartigan Mr. and Mrs. Tyler D. Patterson Dr. and Mrs. Jason E. York Mrs. Patricia K. Hene Mr. and Mrs. David E. Pavia Mr. and Mrs. Chad D. Hoekstra Mr. and Mrs. Bradley J. Podraza thank you! 25 Statement of Activities Statement of Financial Position

REVENUES ASSETS Tuition & Fees $ 4,113,896 Cash-Operating $140,077 Less: Tuition Assistance (341,879) Cash-Restricted Scholarships 548,369 Archdiocesan Block Grant 50,000 Cash-Capital Expense Reserves 611,638 Grace Scholars 97,787 Tuition Receivable 999,006 Advancement 415,789 Endowment Fund 2,517,378 Student Services 43,725 Property and Equipment 1,418,769 Investment & Interest Income 212,501 Other Assets 29,066 Auxiliary Services 180,025 Other Income 14,288 Total Assets $ 6,264,303 PTA 408,803 LIABILITIES Total Revenues $ 5,194,935 Deferred Tuition Revenue $ 1,180,301

Accrued Payroll and Benefits 201,899 EXPENSES Other Liabilities 108,943 Salaries & Benefits $ 3,309,621 Instructional 219,177 Total Liabilities $ 1,491,143 Administrative 82,114 Advancement 49,363 Net Assets $ 4,773,160 Student Services 90,206 Facilities 335,865 ADVANCEMENT REVENUE Technology 189,437 School Fundraising: Auxiliary Services 72,696 Annual Fund $365,829 PTA 408,803 Day of Giving 10,000 Change in Accounting for Capital Reserves* (320,170) Restricted Gifts: Other Donations 38,715 Total Expenses $ 4,437,112 Endowment Fund 1,245 Net surplus 757,823 Change in Accounting Total Advancement Revenue $ 415,789 for Capital Reserves* (320,170) Unrealized Gains and Income on Endowment Assets (194,310)

Operating Surplus** $ 243,343

* The school has historically accrued for future capital expenditures on an annual basis. At the Archdiocese’s request, the capital reserve has been reversed into income. Future capital expenditures will be reflected as an expense when incurred. Note that the school will continue to fund cash reserves for future capital expenditures on an annual basis.

** A portion of the operating surplus will be allocated to cash reserves for future capital expenditures and the endowment fund. The remainder will be used for technology upgrades and continuing professional education.

Cost to Educate . . . $8,918 Tuition ...... $8,340 Gap...... $578

26 2017-2018 PTA Gifts Inflows

LED Lighting Replacement $75,000 Auction $124,228 68% GYM HVAC Replacement 45,000 Book Fair 5,804 3% PTA Closet/Campus Shop Improvements 5,000 Campus Shop 4,595 3% Msgr. O’Connor Scholarship 1,000 Fall Festival 6,420 4% Grey Nuns Scholarship 1,000 Magazine Sales 6,682 4% Technology 18,000 Other Income 1,536 1% Endowment 2,000 Partner Cards 2,124 1% Media Center 5,804 Secret Santa 641 0% Used Uniforms 15,555 9% total gifts: $152,804 Wrapping Paper 14,357 8%

total inflows: $181,943

Outflows Enrichment $3,609 16% Family to Family Picnic 802 4% Field Day (608) -3% Hospitality 1,466 7% Other Expenses 938 4% Pastries For Parents 1,245 6% Staff Appreciation 6,990 31% Spiritual Life 2,987 13% Student Appreciation Day 283 1% Teacher Start Up Money 4,490 20%

total outflows: $22,204

Dear Parents and Families,

Thank you for partnering with Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic School to teach your children to follow Christ.

Through your dedication to a Catholic education for your family, together we will strive to prepare them for a life of service, leadership, scholarship, and love of our faith.

As you know, we have the best school in the Archdiocese! So, you can be confident that our wonderful principal, Patty Childs, our dedicated front office team, and our talented teachers and staff will continue to work with the best interest of our students always at the forefront of their minds and hearts. As pastor, I am very proud of our school’s accomplishments and plans! Catholic education is alive and well here at Saint Jude the Apostle parish – and thank God for that!

I look forward to seeing your children at school and at church. May our patron, Saint Jude, guide and protect you and your family always.

Sincerely in Christ, If we don’t teach our

children to follow Christ, Monsignor W. Joseph Corbett Pastor the world will teach

them not to.

28 STILL TO COME IN 2018-2019

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