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A Year in Review St. Joseph Montessori School Annual Report 2020-2021 POINTS OF PRIDE: MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL • St. Joseph Montessori School Dear St. Joseph Montessori School Stakeholders, opened for the 2020-21 school year on September 8. We This year has brought us all unprecedented events were able to hold in person challenging our health and mental well-being: a Montessori instruction, as well devastating pandemic, global economic instability, as extended care, 5 days a record-breaking unemployment, children’s learning week throughout the Global loss, civil unrest, and political divisiveness. I realize COVID 19 Pandemic. that many individuals have uniquely felt the impact of our current climate, and my heart remains heavy • The faculty and Board of for those who have faced tragedy or loss. Trustees of SJMS embarked on the American Montessori As we anticipate the future, I am deeply moved by Society self study with the all who remain committed to supporting the school, goal of hosting a fall 2022 which in turn, allows us to care for the children we on-site visit to achieve full serve. I hope that every parent, grandparent, or accreditation. friend of SJMS understands the impact they are making on the future. Dr. Maria Montessori said, • The Class of 2021 left a legacy “The education of even a small child, therefore, does of a St. Joseph Montessori not aim for preparing him for school, but for life.” I School mascot; The Blue see evidence of the adults our children will become Jays. 55.6% of our population every day; independent, confident, life-long learn- voted for this mascot choice. ers, curious, and global citizens. Observing these The other choices were the characteristics brings hope and purpose to our ev- Salamanders and the Spartans. eryday work, especially during this challenging year. • Stakeholders were invited to The powerful demonstration of passion, resilience, participate in our partnership and courage by the SJMS community also fosters with Cary Dabney, Director, great hope. The faculty and the Board of Trustees Office of Ministry to African have worked selflessly in the face of challenge and I American Catholics, Catholic am thankful for each of you. We acknowledge that Diocese of Cleveland. Cary the journey ahead may still be unsettling and rid- brought a wealth of knowledge dled with the unknown, but we have learned a great deal about ourselves and our ability to persevere to our faculty, parents, Upper with positivity and grit. We will always look to the Elementary 6th Years, and children; to the future. Middle School students in Cultural Humility. • When possible, events were Sincerely, shifted from an in person format to virtual. Much thought was given to effectiveness, delivery, and format to make these events meaningful for our Brenda Huth community. Head of School MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT

Dear SJMS Community:

As the year is coming to an end, I have many feelings going through my mind and I am consumed with pride. I am mindful of the challenges we faced and overcame as a team. I am thankful for the leadership and perseverance displayed daily by the school staff and administration, and I am humbled, when I look into the faces of our children as they resiliently navigated new ways of learning. This past year, we as an SJMS family, have truly engaged the tenets of our mission—”To educate the human potential.” To the staff of SJMS, thank you for being diligent and relentless in ensuring the safety of our children and engaging with them face-to-face for the entire school year! Few schools can share the same story of success. To the SJMS families, thank you for trusting us with your children. Thank you for providing feedback and for supporting our initiatives. I recognize the sacrifices we all had to make and endure to make this school year successful. I am grateful for having the opportunity to work alongside a team of caring professionals- our SJMS Board. Our Board of Trustees has been working side by side with our administration to ensure all of our decisions are pointing to creating the best Montessori School in the State of Ohio. As a Board we kept the goals of the school at the forefront of our decisions. Our committees are dedicated and strong. Our governance committee has been hard at work this past year, addressing many essential items that will make our Board not only stronger but even more efficient. The team has created a Head of School rubric evaluation, has engaged a consultant to provide Board training, and remains true to its responsibility of being responsible for the school’s purpose, direction, and progress. They have met diligently every month to review our bylaws and policies to ensure accuracy and respect for the dignity of those we serve as our climate changes. They have vetted strong candidates as part of the Board succession planning, and they conducted a Board self-assessment, remaining open to learning. The Board has been involved for the past year in the AMS Self-study and continues developing our strategic and financial plan for stability. Our Board supports our faculty and school financially; we achieved 100% Board participation to the annual fund by early November of last year. We advocate for and support the school’s fundraising efforts. Our Board is solid and committed to making the best long-term decisions for our school. To my fellow Board members, thank you for not only supporting me and the administration, but also being passionate about our school’s vision and mission with your time, talent, and philanthropy. We created family at SJMS; whether in person or virtually, we remained present for each other. Together, we addressed tough conversations and problem solved as we walked together addressing social justice and systemic racism. I believe there is nothing we can’t solve together at SJMS. As my time as a Board member ends, I will assume my role as a committed parent and SJMS super fan. I am genuinely proud of each of us. I am deeply humbled by the opportunity to serve the SJMS family.

Sincerely,

Liza S. Paul Board of Trustees, President St. Joseph Montessori School Brenda Huth Liza Paul Head of School Board of Trustees President Looking ahead to 2021-2022 • St. Joseph Montessori School will offer a toddler program for the 2021-22 school year that will serve children ages 18 months to 32 months. • For the 2021-22 school year we will be expanding to offer a third Lower Elementary classroom. • St. Joseph Montessori School will offer STEAM programming for the 2021-22 school year led by Evan Boylan. Evan’s vision for STEAM education and computer science will serve students’ Children’s House through Middle School and will incorporate a “Problem Bank” to ensure a connection to real world learning and application. 2020-2021 STUDENT STUDENT STATS DEMOGRAPHICS

26%

203 STUDENTS

54% 12% 91 112 1% 5% GIRLS BOYS 2%

STUDENT : TEACHER RATIO White 54% Black/ Non-Hispanic 5% Hispanic 2%

CH 1:10 LE 1:13 Asian 1% Multi-Racial 12%

UE 1:11 MS 1:15 Unknown/Unspecified 26%

Data provided 10/2020 16.3% CATHOLIC

87% RETENTION FROM 20-21 MOVING INTO 21-22 AS OF 04/30/21 SJMS Students travel from 43 different zip codes to come to school each day. Top 10 Zip codes 1. 43206 6. 43081 2. 43214 7. 43085 3. 43201 8. 43209 4. 43215 9. 43205 5. 43221 10. 43202 Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, SJMS offered a Homeschool Options for students. 16 students began the year participating in the SJMS Homeschool Option 3 students ended the year participating in the SJMS Homeschool Option 13 students returned to in-person learning throughout the 20-21 school year

Were purchased to support 348 our home school students. BOOKS

Were created by our special 558 subject teachers to support VIDEO LESSONS our homeschool students.

We are extremely happy with our experience at SJMS. We have 2 children enrolled in Childrens House and are very excited for the growth we have seen in them this past year. Our children started the year with the homeschool option. The materials and guidance received were helpful in providing enriching activities at home. We were very impressed with how well SJMS man- aged the return to in person school with Covid protocols and felt safe and comfortable to have our children return to in person learning. The faculty did a great job supporting our family with both the homeschool option and in person learning. While at home, the materials provided for the homeschool program along with the individualized 1:1 lessons and community time helped to make our children feel connected to their friends and classroom activities. When we pivoted back to in person school SJMS made it extremely easy and our children are so happy to be back with their peers. They are thriving with the support of their amazing teachers, Pen & Bethany, who have been working with us along the way to ensure our children have felt included regardless of whether they were at home or in school. We are so excited to be part of the SJMS family and look forward to having our children grow into global citizens, as a result of the rich experiences they are receiving with this wonderful Montessori program. ~Shani Sklepko 64 students participated in 6 clubs or sports Music/Band Enrichment Private Lesson 19 Outdoor Track & Field 22 Virtual Power of the Pen 3 Boys Basketball 7 Girls Basketball 3 Spanish Enrichment Private Lesson 6 Art Enrichment Private Lesson 3

AWARDS Boys 8th grade Basketball: Division Championship with 6-0 record (This is their 3rd straight championship!) Power of the Pen: Matthew Holonitch 7th Grade Director’s Choice Award -(Regional) Power of the Pen: Matthew Holonitch District Platinum Pen Award Ohio Music Education Association: Lilla Hohl and Dominic Paul for their successful performance in the OMEA Solo and Ensemble contest.

Our track team, led by Evan Boylan, had a record 22 athletes participate. With the help of an incredible sponsor, SJMS was able to provide uniforms for the athletes. STAR Testing Results 91.1% of our students, Lower Elementary through Middle School, scored at or above the Diocese of Columbus district benchmark on the Winter 2021 STAR Reading assessment

84.7% of our students, Lower Elementary through Middle School, scored at or above the Diocese of Columbus district benchmark on the Winter 2021 STAR Math assessment.

96.2% of our Children’s House 3rd Year Students scored at or above the Diocese of Columbus district benchmark on the Winter 2021 STAR Early Literacy assessment

Lower Elementary: • 78% of students were above the 50% National Percentile Ranking overall scores • 47% of students reading grade equivalent scores were above 3th grade level • 56% of students independent reading level is above the 3rd grade level • 52% of students math grade equivalent scores were above the 3rd grade level

Upper Elementary: • 70% of students were above the 50% National Percentile Ranking for overall scores • 44% of students reading grade equivalent scores were above 6th grade level • 43% of students independent reading level is above the 6th grade level • 33% of students math grade equivalent scores were above the 6th grade level

Middle School: • 72% of students were above the 50% National Percentile Ranking for overall scores • 69% of students reading grade equivalent scores were above 8th grade level • 68% of students independent reading level is above the 8th grade level • 52% of students math grade equivalent scores were above the 8th grade level “The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.” ~ Dr. Maria Montessori

At the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year, St. Joseph Montessori School implemented a Student Support Team Process to provide an additional layer of support for students who need additional academic or behavioral strategies in the classroom in order to be successful.

During the 2020-2021 school year we,

held 18 Student Support Team Initial Meetings

held 91 Student Action Plan Updates to service 119 students

wrote 79 student goals

accomplished 36 goals

Julie Williams Student Support Specialist Celebrating the Class of 2021 Upon graduation from St. Joseph Montessori School, our students will attend

4 students will attend St. Charles Preparatory School 1 student will attend Bishop Watterson 1 student will attend The Graham School 1 student will attend Cristo Rey High School 1 student will attend Columbus Academy 2 students will attend Columbus Alternative 1 student will attend The Wellington School 1 student will attend The Metro School 1 student will attend St. Francis DeSales 3 students will attend local public high school During High School, our 8th Year Students plan to participate in: Fitness Club Baseball Basketball Robotics Band Tennis Ultimate Frisbee Soccer Jazz Band Yearbook STEAM Student Ambassador Art Club Marching Band Hockey Volleyball Drama/Theatre Club Football Cross Country Track Lacrosse Competitive Dance Cheer Gaming Golf Rowing Field Hockey Alumni News Where are they now...

Two SJMS Alumni received a perfect score on the ACT as Juniors: James Messerly and Thomas Hohmann (both from the SJMS Class of 2019) attend St. Charles. Luke Messerly (SJMS Class of 2019) received a perfect score on the reading portion of the ACTs.

2020 Graduate, Arya Chabria, was named a Columbus Academy Service Board SHAPER.

John “JJ” Holonitch (SJMS Class of 2020) just received the Green Dragon Award at The Graham School. This award goes to the students that consistently demonstrate the school’s Habits of Learning. These include: Self-Direction, Perseverance, Teamwork & Collaboration, Service & Stewardship, and Adventure & Risk. Students are selected by classroom teachers then chosen by the entire staff. It is rare for freshmen to receive this honor so early in their high school experience.

Eoin Basobas O’Carroll (SJMS Class of 2018) has committed to Loyola University of Chicago and plans to major in

Braeden Singleton (SJMS Class of 2018) will graduate from St. Charles Preparatory Academy this spring. He was Captain of the St. Charles JV Cardinals Hockey team as well as Co- Captain of the Varsity “In the Know” Quiz team which won the Southeastern regional tournament. He was awarded the President’s Scholarship at Kenyon College where he plans to major in Applied Mathematics and minor in Classics. Fiona York (SJMS Class of 2018, Bishop Watterson High School Class of 2021) so far has received a $20,000 scholarship to Kent State University and $30,000 scholarship to Savannah College of Art and Design. She will be attending Kent in the Fashion program starting in 2022, and will be doing her first year closer to home due to the uncertainties of Covid, and will attend OSU Newark.

Justin Cockrell (SJMS Class of 2018, The Wellington School Class of 2021) has committed to Virginia Commonwealth University for a degree in Craft and Material Studies and Spanish. This year, Justin won a Silver and Gold Key from The Scholastic for his art and poetry. Justin was recently featured on NBC4’s Pandemic Postcard for his art assignment “Putting 2020 into a frame”, Justin chose to frame what he wanted to save. In May, Justin’s artwork was on display at the ROY G BIV Gallery in Columbus.

Paige Gibson (SJMS Class of 2018) will be attending Xavier University with a merit scholarship in the fall where she will pursue a teaching degree in Early Childhood Education as well as a Montessori teaching certificate. “Paige’s experience at Saint Joe’s created an interest in Montessori education and her desire to pursue this as a career.”

Janelle Ingraham-Dwyer (SJMS Class of 2018, Bishop Hartley High School Class of 2021) will be attending Kent State University and plans to major in Interior Design with a possible minor in Digital Media Production or American Sign Language. She has been awarded two scholarships from KSU: One is an Academic Achievement Award, the other is the Oscar Ritchie Memorial Scholarship which is for racial minorities. She was also offered scholarships from Drexel, Michigan State, and Ohio University. The program at St. Joseph Montessori School is designed to achieve the following Portrait of a Graduate Characteristics for our students:

Students will be life-long learners. Many of our learning activities are individualized. Each child is involved in work which holds particular interest because it is geared to his or her own pace, repeating a task as often as desired, thus experiencing a series of successful achievements. In this manner, the child acquires a positive attitude toward learning.

Students will be confident. At St. Joseph Montessori School, work is planned so that each new step is built on what the child has already mastered, thereby removing the negative experience of frequent failure. Success after success builds up an individual’s inner confidence and provides assurance that learning is possible. These confidence-building experiences, in turn, contribute to the sound emotional development of the adult.

Students will be independent. At St. Joseph Montessori School, we give each child the gift of independence. This lets them know we value them and know they are capable. Children grow up feeling empowered and safe in their abilities to make sound choices. When we trust them, they learn to trust themselves; ultimately, they become happy and productive members of their communities.

Students will be curious. In a rapidly changing society such as ours, we must all be students during our entire lifetime. Providing students with opportunities to discover qualities, dimensions, and relationships, amidst the rich variety of learning situations, we nurture the development of a natural desire to learn in such a way that the child acquires a habit of being curious, an essential element of creative learning.

Students will be global citizens. Each child is involved in activities and opportunities which broaden his or her vision of the world. Through collaborative work, care of the environment, global education, and conflict resolution, the child gains an appreciation of personal and social responsibilities and acceptance of human differences. “The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.

~ Dr. Maria Montessori 2020-2021 FACULTY & STAFF

TYPE OF DEGREES HELD BY SJMS 44 FACULTY & STAFF FACULTY & STAFF

PhD 1 100% Master’s Degree 15 SIGNED AN INTENT TO RETURN Bachelor’s Degree 20 FOR THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR Associates Degree 2 43% CATHOLIC MONTESSORI CREDENTIALS

14 AMS Credentialed 1 - 5 YEARS = 26 4 non-MACTE 6 - 10 YEARS = 6 Credentialed 11 - 15 YEARS = 3 3 enrolled in AMS Certification 16 - 20 YEARS = 2 Program 21+ YEARS = 5 YEARS OF TEACHING YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE AT SJMS EXPERIENCE AT 5 -YEAR PROFESSIONAL 9

5 Years 5-YEAR SENIOR PROFESSIONAL 1 NON-TAX CERTIFICATE 6 RESIDENT EDUCATOR 5 AIDE CERTIFICATE 9 LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE 1

5 Years 5-YEAR PRINCIPAL LICENSE 1 OHIO DEPT OF EDUCATION LICENSES OHIO DEPT OF EDUCATION

SCHOOL GRAND TOTAL 10 Years 568.5 CONTACT HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CH: 96 HOURS (8 teachers) LE: 60 HOURS (5 teachers) UE: 48 HOURS (4 teachers) MS: 21.5 HOURS (2 teachers)

SPECIAL SUBJECTS: 197.5 HOURS 25 Years (7 teachers) EXTENDED DAY STAFF: 86 HOURS (10 staff) ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: 75 HOURS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMPLETED DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL (7 staff) SJMS Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees is the governing body of St. Joseph Montessori School. It is composed of 12 to 14 individuals who volunteer their time and offer theirbackgrounds, diverse knowledge, and talents within our school community and beyond to serve in this very important capacity. The Board operates in a manner consistent with the school’s mission and values. Members of the BoT

12 President: Liza Paul Vice President: Ronnie Romito MEMBERS Treasurer: David Kennedy Secretary: Bryan Paumier 58% OFFICERS

NON-PARENT Cheryl Howard Laura Recchie Maggie Sallah Holly Shaver Brad Shank Nat Sheppard Jessica Voltolini Renea Williams VOTING MEMBERS VOTING

Head of School: Brenda Huth Family Association President: Summer Dabilis Staff Representative: Linda Miller Staff Representative: MEMBERS

NON-VOTING NON-VOTING Sarah Weber Parent Education Series 160 ATTENDEES

8 EVENTS COFFEE WITH BRENDA SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING

UNDERSTANDING THE CURRICULUM: MATH & SENSORIAL

UNDERSTANDING THE CURRICULUM: LANGUAGE, CULTURAL, & PRACTICAL LIFE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE 3-YEAR CYCLE MOVING UP NIGHT POSITIVE DISCIPLINE CHILD DISRUPTED CULTURAL HUMILITY

“As a traditionally “strong-armed, tough-love disciplinarian” (the Brick if you will), I was unsure of what to expect out of the Positive Discipline approach. However, I believe we can all self improve; always. After having a nice conversation with Brenda about the approach, I was very intrigued about this method. When having the opportunity to take the class, I was very eager to learn more. I find parenting to be a lot like a tool belt; there are infinite tools, for infinite situations. Having taken this course, I feel I have been empowered with a new set of tools for any parenting situation; but most importantly, with both of my very different kids! Having implemented only a few classes worth of techniques, my wife and both have noticed a stronger, more receptive response when interacting with our kids, from a rearing standpoint. In only a few weeks, we have already noticed certain aspects to be easier. This class has been an integral part in my continued evolution as a parent; I can’t articulate my gratitude well enough.” - Rob Tafrate Strategic Goal #1: Educational and Program Excellence Ensure and enhance continued educational excellence in support of our students, teachers, and families, guided by the Montessori Method. Step 6 on The American Montessori Society’s Pathway of Continuous School Improvement.

Faculty & Staff spent over 24 hours working on the AMS Self-Study. Steering Committee Chairs are: Brenda Huth, Roxanne Holonitch, Brian Lower, Linda Miller, Hillary Seely, and Melanie Steadman

All teaching faculty are either Montessori credentialed or enrolled in a Montessori credentialing program. Every faculty member or enrollee is affiliated with a training program that is a MACTE (Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education) approved site.

Three of our teachers were awarded the Montessori Innovator Award for opening the school during a global pandemic.

Eunyoung Chae nominated for Columbus Parent Teacher of the Year Award Strategic Goal #1: Educational and Program Excellence CONTINUED CURRICULUM FOCUS SCHOOL WIDE CULTURAL Year 2 of our new annual continent literacy | comprehension | diversity study focus on education | emotional support for AFRICA staff

Despite the pandemic, Environmental curriculum focus and we held Interest Fair preparation for an Eco Lab continues with 70 videos for a total of 8 hours and 27 minutes of video. We Music Specialist, Hannah Greer- had judges in Costa Young grew our band program from Rica and Cairo, Egypt. 16 students (2019-20) to 45 students in 2020-21.

We hosted three Summer Learning Camp teacher candidates planned for the summer of during the year. 2021 with program offerings These young aspiring

8 WEEKS for CH, LE, UE, and MS teachers were mentored in Children’s Middle School Class Trip House 2, Lower in partnership with Grand Elementary 1, and Classrooms visited the Great Upper Elementary 2. Smokey Mountains Strategic Goal #2: Financial and Environmental Excellence. Leverage our solid financial health to strengthen our facilities, support our faculty and staff, and plan for future growth. Awarded grants from The Catholic Foundation and the SJMS Family Association to complete the Elementary Bathroom Renovation.

IMPROVED SECURITY RECIEVED Solidified$2,500 security grant • Two PPP Loans for for security improvement salaries, rent, and utilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS • ESSR Funds for PPE, • Natural playground built on the portable sinks, cleaning Children’s House Playground supplies, therometers, • Gaga Pit built on the Elementary and other pandemic Playground supplies • Pandemic Support Began working with Jeff Payments to off-set Heyer-Jones to create a finacial loss due to Reduced waste: Financial and Business social distancing limits Strategic Plan more electronic in Children’smailing House and and less Extended paperCare mailing Strategic Goal #3: Strong Community and Profile. Nurture our community and build knowledge and awareness of the strengths and benefits of Montessori education, both internally and externally. • Served on the Diocese Principal Task Force Video Views • Was featured with AMS for the SJMS Pandemic Return to School Cookies & Carols 772 views Plan Montessori Education Week 119 views • Was a guest instructor at Seton The Art Show 257 times Montessori Institute on the Student Services Protocol • Consulted with two Montessori SJMS DIGITAL Schools on their student support process: The Metropolitan FOOTPRINT Montessori School in New York Followers on City and The Montessori School of Facebook Mountain House Mountain House, 728 THIS YEAR, BRENDA California Advertisement Impressions on COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS 15,600 Google Click Rate 10.6% on Google Video views on 2,629 YouTube

• Mailed 348 Grandfriends’ Day Packets • Grandfriends’ in the United States, Canada, Germany, and The Netherlands • Every student recieved a response to open on DAY 2021 DAY April 23, our original Grandfriends’ Day GRANDFRIENDS Finance Revenue

7.3% 9.9% $11,550 TUITION RATE

82.9%

Tution $ 2,589,595 $ 2,589,595

Extended day and Summer Programs Operating Income: Income: Operating Government Funding $13,274 COST PER PUPIL COST

Revenue TUITION ASSISTANCE AWARDED 2020-21 10.9%

18.9% $137,000 52.9%

8.1% 9.2%

Teacher Salaries and Benefits Extended Day and Summer Salaries $ 2,694,630 Supplies , Services and Other School Expenses Administration and Office Expense LOANS Rent, Utilities, Facilities Operating Expenses: Operating

COVID-19 PPP COVID-19 $333,815

The first PPP loan was forgiven in November 2020. SJMS obtained a second PPP loan in the amount of $333,815 in Feburary 2021. The second loan has yet to be forgiven. Family Association For the 2020-2021 school year the family association had three goals:

• Raise $10,000 for the Family Association Fund.

• Increase Volunteerism and hold events with a clear purpose.

• Increase Community Connection among students, families and staff.

Thanks to the previous year Total Raised successful fundraising, the family Total Returned (as of 4/23): association was able to provide to SJMS the $6967 to complete the LE $ 8,753 bathroom renovation over the $ 6,742 summer of 2020.

Income Expenses Balance Forward $29,239 Big Books $850 Mum Sales $2232 Care Committee $100 Wreath Sales $672 Bathroom Renovation $6667 Gingerbread House Sales $771 Music Stand Cart $330 Spirit Wear Sales pending Power of the Pen $400 Spring Flower Sale $2463 8th Year Spanish Lunch $250 Store Rewards $1756 Nile Vegan Lunch for UE $300 Cash Donations $679 Chips for Charity $60 Zuzu Acrobats $500 Track & Field Singlets $341 Teacher Wish List Gifts $4000

This year the family association approved a new logo designed by Adam Dabilis. The logo is shaped like a house to represent family and the three plants represent our children growing within that family. The house represents your family and your larger SJMS family. Adam loosely relates biblical references where the three plants represent the three crosses of the crucifixion and the house is a homage to Joseph the carpenter. Annual Fund 100% BOARD $83,184 PARTICIPATION TOTAL AMOUNT RAISED 124 95% FACULTY TOTAL NUMBER OF DONORS PARTICIPATION MOST MOST GIFTED AMOUNT $670 22% FREQUENTLY FREQUENTLY ANNUAL FUND SPEND: PARENT PARTICIPATION Area of Greatest Need/General Fund Helps to bridge the gap between the cost of educating each student and the price of tuition. Facilities Improvements Annual Fund Gifts by Fund Elementary Bathroom Renovations 3.2% Boiler Repairs 0.1% Greenhouse to be built Summer of 2021 Children’s House playground improvements for 16.3% ADA Compliance Tuition Assistance 9.0% 1.0% This year, we awarded over $137,000 in Tuition 70.4% Assistance. Curriculum & Professional Development Montessori Training Classes through Xavier University CASE Conference Tuition Assistance In-Kind Donations Trauma Informed Instruction General Operating Fund Cultural Humility Curriculum & Professional Development Council for Exceptional Children Conference COVID-19 Cincinnati Montessori Conference Capital Improvements SPRING GALA: Special Thanks to our Committee Chairs: Anice Sabag-Daigle Montessori Reveals Cheralyn Corlett Roxanne Holonitch Jim Reese Shelby Werner 139 54 14 Rochelle Young Adults Students Out-of-Town ATTENDEES $??? NET benefits general fund

PROFIT 124 and fund-a-need TOTAL NUMBER OF BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO DONATED $??,??? ?? TO THE SILENT AUCTION BY FUND- A-NEED Donated Families Returning during COVID-19 Start of school delayed to September 10, 2020

# Revisions to the SJMS 13 COVID-19 Handbook Partnered with RSchool Today to track symptoms and temperatures every day! Two days of school canceled for vaccinations through Franklin County Kroger Health Clinics and Columbus Public Health Three Cohorts quarantined during the 20-21 school year Eight Students tested positive for COVID-19 during the school year Playground divided into ten learning and play zones to keep cohorts seperate 19,300 Alcohol wipes were used during the school year “This has been one of the best years for our son. The teachers have focused on social-emotional support as well as academics. He’s thrived in this environment and has loved working with Hannah in addition to Sarah and Evan. It’s been amazing to watch his class group come together as a cohesive and imaginative group. He has received wonderful social and emotional support and considering he’s actually in school, he’s receiving academic support as well. We are ‘patting ourselves on the back’ as parents for making the decision to move him here last year. What has been one of the most difficult years of his life has been a wonderful experience because of St. Joes.”

- Sarah Esala “Three Year Cycle...why are my children doing what they are doing? What’s going through their mind? I don’t understand it. Well, I now understand. This class helped us to understand growth and maturity cycle of children. It even prepared us for what is to come as our children develop into the next cycle. This has helped us to understand why our children act the way they do.”

~Rashon Elaina Gilbert Steele Thank you to our Volunteers! Andrea De Santis Jim Reese Spencer Coleman Anna Jensen Jim Steadman Summer Dabilis Anne Berring Julie Warner Thomas Friedman Becky Keglewitsch Karen Groh Tony Groh Bethia Woolf Karen Helm Veronica Price Betty Kubat Kari Uhl Walt Thieman Beverly Turner Karin Vermander Bonnie Bizzaro Kate Culley-Rapata Brandi Rogers Katie Fleming Brenda Huth Keely Kurtas-chapman Bret Gordon Keith Doseck Brian Weibel Kevin McCarron Brittnee Graves Kimberley Sauer Candice Singleton Kristen Johnson Carolin Fritze Kristin Mutchler Carolyn Cull Lara Reduque Charlotte Kubat Laura Recchie Cheralyn Corlett Leah Ford Cheryl Howard Leslie Lockett Courtney McCaleb Koehler Linda Miller Dale Deubler Lindsay Bizzaro Dan Kline Liza Paul Dave Gallit Liza S. Paul Dave Weibel Mackenzie Shaw David Kennedy Maggie Sallah Dawn Hasselbach Marion Posey Dawn McCombs Mary Beth Cowardin Dee Kates Melanie Athanas Eileen Steadman Melanie Steadman Elliott Koehler Melissa Dabilis Evan Sauer Melissa Kelley Frank Shyjka Michelle Reese Gregg Goldenbagen Michelle Williams Heather Zerbi Natalie McCarthy Heidi Gordon Nolan Rutschilling Holly Shaver Olivia French Hung Chen Pat Bizzaro Ian Weaver Pat Owens James Darbee Paula Shockley James McShane Penny Shyjka Janise Turso Renea Williams Jason Young Robert Tafrate Jen Lifer Rochelle Young Jennifer Pope Sam White Jessica Williams Sarah Esala Jim & Michelle Resse Scott McCrary Jim Cowardin Shannon Corlett Thank you to our Donors! Aaron & Emma Serfass Charles & Michele Tayner Erin & Ryan Priest Adam & Tracy Johnson Chelsea Kerns Evan Boylan Adam Dabilis & Summer Sweet Cheralyn & Corlett Figlio’s Dabilis Cheryl Howard Francesca Festa & Giuseppe Adam Hohl & Ayisha Marawi Chick-fil-A Vercellotti Alice & Tim McCarthy Chris & Alicia Stewart Frank & Penny Shyjka Alice Hogan Christina Liscynesky & Dylan Fritz & Connie Tresso Alisa Paulsen & James Van De Ryt Wirtz Glenn & Karen Tanner Alisha & Stan Harris Christine Frankart Global Gifts Amanda Menge & Jonathan Christopher Jones & Leslie Lockett Graeter’s Kenney Cindy & Larry Conrad Gramercy Books AMC Easton Cinnamon Carlarne Granville Mechanical Amy & Paul Collini City of Columbus Greg Oliver Andrea & Marco De Santis Columbus Running Company Gretchen W. Cook Andrew Dehus & Bethia Woolf Connie & Doug Tobin Hannah Greer-Young Andy & Janise Turso Courtney & Zachary Koehler Happy Go Lucky Anice Sabag-Daigle & Ben Daigle D.W. Ranney & Sons, Inc. Heather & Nick Zerbi Anna & Mark Jensen Dale Sheppard & Alan Sheppard Heather A. 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REVIEWOCTOBER: We kicked off the Caps SEPTEMBER: Despite COVID, we for Benches project through ABC welcomed our students back on Plastics Green Tree Recycling. to campus for 5 days a week of in-person learning at every level including extended care. DECEMBER: Seeds of Caring Service Learning Project - cards created and sent to Mount Carmel

Hospital front September line workers.

October December August November

November: SJMS was gifted a natural playscape by August: a current SJMS Teachers Grandparent. returned to campus, classrooms were moved, and specialists prepared to provide push in learning to every environment. APRIL: News spreads that SJMS is starting a new Toddler program for the 2021-22 school year. We also chose our official school mascot, The St. Joseph Montessori School Blue Jays.

JANUARY: Poetry created Mascot Logo by 11 Upper Elementary students was coming soon! published in “A Celebration in Poetry in

2021.” April

January February March May

FEBRUARY: ZuZu Acrobats shared their talents MARCH: via Zoom and There is much to celebrate Interest Fair was held in March! Eunyoung Chae is MAY: virtually! nominated for Elementary Middle School students travel to Teacher of the Year by Columbus the Great Smoky Mountains for Parent Magazine and the 8th their annual class trip. Year boys basketball team won Matthew Holonitch (7th year) their third straight basketball competes in state level of championship. Power of the Pen. Back CoverThis is our school. Portrait of a Graduate Let peace dwell here.

Let the room be full of contentment.

Let love abide here.

Love for one another, love of mankind, love of God and love of life itself.

Let us remember, as many hands build a house, so many hearts build a home.

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