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Annual Report 2014 ! 2015 Annual Report 2014—2015

2014-2015 Administrative Team Table of Contents Lauren Wolke, Head of School From: The Head of School Marvin Jacobson, Founding Director 1 Leter from the Head of School Lynn Jacobson, Co-Founder/Educational Consultant Gary Stern, Associate Head of School/Principal * A Story of Gratitude 2 Leter from the Founders Shawn Shahmiri, Chief Financial Ofcer 2 Academic Report Liz Silverman, Director of Kindergarten – 2nd Grade Dear Laurence Friends and Family, P 3 Leter from the Principal *Principal, Paul Mastin joined the Administrative Team in June 2015. 4 STEAM Each fall, I have the privilege of sharing the story of Laurence’s connected world and learning how scientifc and technological A 7 21st Century Education 2014-2015 Board of Trustees academic year as a way to say “thank you” and express my grati- innovation can change the story of individual lives, society, and Randy Grimmet, Chair tude to all of the dedicated and generous current and alumni our planet. 10 Represent the “L” Mitch Tenzer, Vice Chair G families who make up our close-knit, caring community. 12 Te Arts Darrell Lane, Secretary Tis year was also the conclusion of our stories with long-time, 14 Sports & Athletics Jim Hliboki, Treasurer Laurence’s achievements during the 2014-2015 academic year beloved Associate Head of School/Principal, Gary Stern, and E Holly Bario not only refect the dedication of our hard-working students, treasured kindergarten teacher, Karen Beskid. I am so grate- 16 Parent Association Caron Bolton teachers, staf, and administrators, but also the enviable ful to both Mr. Stern and Mrs. Beskid for their dedication to 21 Graduates Doug Frank S commitment and support of Laurence’s parents, grandpar- Laurence during their tenures and for their friendship. We will 22 Alumni Ann Garret Esra Hudson ents and friends. I am truly grateful to the many parents who miss them dearly. 26 Leter from the Board of Trustees Stephen Prough volunteered their time and talents to support Laurence, from 27 Annual Fund Campaign Jennifer Saunders planning our Spring Event and Parent Association fundraising And while we closed these chapters, we also began several P.J. Shapiro events to serving on the Board of Trustees to organizing our new exciting ones. We started a competitive Math Club, 31 Jacobson Legacy Scholarship Endowment Alli Shearmur Parent Education series and school snack program. & Trinka Micol Baggeta Endowment expanded students’ ability to integrate traditional art forms Lisa Stone and digital tools to create interactive social studies, robotics, 32 Lifetime Giving Sharon Walter-Goldsmith It is also my honor, on behalf of the Laurence students and and visual story-telling projects, formed new ties with Harvey 32 Capital Campaigns staf, to thank each and every member of the Laurence com- Mudd College and its President, Maria Klawe, to enhance our Accreditation munity for their inspiring philanthropy, which made it possible ever-evolving STEAM program, and so much more. We also California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) for our school to continue expanding and growing our aca- National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) had an incredible year in terms of admissions and Sixth Grade Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) demic and enrichment programs and state-of-the-art campus, matriculation. as well as atract and retain talented staf and faculty. It is with great joy and deep appreciation that I share highlights Tis school year, we explored the power of story through our from Laurence’s 2014-2015 academic year. Character Education theme, “What Is the Story?” Understand- ing ourselves and our world through storytelling is one of humankind’s oldest traditions and one which we continue to With warm regards and immense gratitude, rely on in our day-to-day lives. 13639 Victory Boulevard Valley Glen, CA 91401 Laurence’s students connected with each other, their families, (818) 782-4001 community, sister schools, and academic studies by learn- www.laurenceschool.com ing, understanding, and telling their stories. I watched with Lauren Wolke, Annual Report Designed By admiration and excitement as the children explored friendship Head of School Te Happening Studio and respect, teamwork, thankfulness, originality, creativity, and www.thehappening.us risk-taking, while expanding their perspectives of our inter- 1 Annual Report 2014—2015

From: Our Founders Te 21st century has accelerated technology in education by leaps and bounds, and the 2014-2015 school year was no exception. When we founded Laurence School in 1953, we did so knowing that change is inevitable and with an eye toward the future. For this reason, our From: The Principal approach to education has always been to combine tradition with innovation.

We value all of the new technologies available to educators as a means for expanding class- I had the delightfully wonderful opportunity to “hit the ground running” in room resources, the academic curriculum, deep thinking, discovery, and a joy for learning. We joining the Laurence team in June when I was able to experience the 2015 continue to seek out and identify opportunities for growth in educating the “Total Child,” while Summer Camp. Tese four weeks allowed me to see the excellent Laurence continuing to emphasize Laurence’s character education curriculum in order to instill in our teaching team and staf in action. Te positive energy, the total commitment to students the virtues of responsibility, concern for others, respect, and hard work – all of which children, and the joyful pursuit of academics, sports, crafs, and pure summer are essential elements for success. fun abounded at every turn. From sports to cooking to coding and musical productions, the myriad activities gave me just a hint of Laurence’s school-year Tis year, we continued to look toward the future of the school’s physical campus, acquiring a program. To witness the excitement and engagement of the students showed new property. We are grateful to all of our Laurence families for their participation and support me frsthand why Laurence continues to be the magical garden that it is. in these endeavors.

We are so pleased that this school year was another great success and are thrilled to have contrib- uted to helping Laurence students learn the skills they need to be successful and happy in our ever-changing world. Tey are the future! Paul Mastin Principal

Marvin Jacobson Lynn Jacobson Awards & Achievements Founding Director Co-Founder & Educational Consultant National WordMasters Challenge National Math Olympiad Highest Honors: Four fourth and fifth grade One of our fourth grade students was a National students achieved perfect scores (only 116 out of Winner of this five month, five contest competi- Each year, Laurence’s Administrative Team and talented This year, we expanded opportunities for upper division students to 41,000 national participants accomplished this tion, achieving a perfect score. learn skills in applied mathematics in our Math Club and grew our feat). Academic faculty and staf come together to grow our school’s Culver City Math Olympiad innovative academic, character education, and experi- language arts curriculum as part of the 2014-2015 Character Educa- Fourth Place: Each of the fourth and fifth grade Our boys team won first place. teams placed fourth place out of 352 schools. ential learning programs into new curricular ideations tion theme, “What Is the Story?” Students explored their values, Report: One of our fourth grade students won the indi- grounded in the school’s philosophy of educating the identities, families, and communities through writing, literature, song Top Ten: Laurence was the only school to have vidual first place spot. writing, and dramatic performances. two grade level teams place in the top ten. Year in Review “Total Child.” Orange County Math Circle ERB Results Thanksgiving Tournament During the 2014-2015 school year, we continued to Additionally, Laurence further expanded integration of art into the More than 80% of third, fourth, and fifth grade Three of our fourth grade students placed first, students scored 95% or higher on the ERBs. third and fourth in the fourth grade individual integrate all areas of learning, helping our students STEAM program, and emphasized 21st century skills and topics, competition. prepare for the future by understanding subjects and including entrepreneurship, architecture, and environmental educa- Young Students Talent Search Exam tion. The Administrative Team is incredibly proud of Laurence sponsored by John Hopkins University Orange County Math Circle All Girls problem-solving from a multi-disciplinary perspective. and the Center for Talented Youth Tournament students’ accomplishments for the 2014-2015 school year. More than 86% of fourth and fifth grade students One of our students won first place for the fourth and 75% of third grade students qualified for this grade competition. 2 honor. 3 Annual Report 2014—2015

SCIENCE ART

This school year, we expanded our edible garden program, One stunning example of this year’s expanded integration of art partnering with Farmscape, the largest urban farming venture and technology is the fourth grade California mission project. in California. First and second grade students learned biology, Students reviewed architectural plans and then used Google earth science, and sustainability through the lifecycle of the SketchUp to create 3-D digital models of their missions, which garden. Laurence also launched an exciting partnership with required an understanding of geometry, dimensions, and scope. Harvey Mudd College and its President, Dr. Maria Klawe, who They also painted their missions and built models, to which they spoke to parents and then visited students in science, math, and attached Arduino programmable circuit boards, turning their technology classes. physical artwork into interactive display pieces with LED lights As our world continues to change at a rapid pace, Laurence’s and sound recordings. They also used HyperStudio, an online multi-media tool, to showcase their historical research, allowing curriculum continues to evolve to help students prepare for success TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING them to tell the stories of their missions through writing, graphic in the 21st century. Through our innovative and cross-curricular design, videos, and recordings. programs, Laurence students learn traditional academics, as well Technology and engineering are tightly integrated throughout the STEAM curriculum. From robotics projects to the fourth as a broad spectrum of digital and technological skills, analytical grade aqueduct challenge, in which students became engineers MATH reasoning, collaboration, and a deep appreciation for how science and built models to transport water to urban areas, Laurence and engineering can change the way we live. strives to teach students to think in ways that will help them Laurence expanded its math program this year with Math grow into individuals who know they can improve our world. Club for fourth and fifth grade students. The club met weekly, exploring geometry, algebraic thinking, and more through problem-solving activities that incorporated 3-D figures, numeri- cal puzzles, and logic conundrums. Math Club participants competed throughout the city and nationally, bringing home multiple first place prizes and more.

Our teachers continued to grow their knowledge of the Singa- pore Math method, supported by faculty members, whose roles were refocused to provide coaching to both teachers and students. Beginning in Kindergarten, students learn to solve math problems using multiple strategies and real-world applica- st tions for a deeper understanding of math concepts. And this year, we also delved further into problem solving techniques with 21 Century the addition of the Math Champ Challenge. Education Science, Technology, “Inventing something “STEAM crosses traditional academic, social, and gender through science or lines, bringing diferent personality types together in a Engineering, Art & Math collaborative process. Every kid can be successful in a engineering is art.”

program like this. Every kid fts.” & Christine Eaves, Academic Technology Coordinator & Christine Eaves, Academic Technology Coordinator

4 5 Kids’ Court Annual Report 2014—2015 This year’s sixth grade class brought originality and humor to the trial of The County of Geneva v. Dr. Frank N. Stein in Laurence’s award-winning Kids’ Court Program, developed by Head of School, Lauren Wolke, J.D. Students not only learned about the legal system and improved their analytical skills, but breathed life into their characters and presentation of “courtroom” evidence. The students’ legal arguments also provoked lively debate amongst the younger students, who served as jurors and citizen observers. “I’m always trying to make science more relevant to the kids. We want them to understand how technology helps us in day-to- day ways and how they can use science to create solutions.” & Aimee Manalastas, Science Specialist

“We want our students to learn to be thinkers and problem-solvers, not simply know how to do long-division. We want them to be able to apply strategies to solve problems in the real world using mathematical reasoning.” Innovative Programs & Jennifer Kovacs, Math Specialist st 21 Century Education

At Laurence, we take pride in the originality and creativity of our academic and enrichment programs. We believe it is vital to provide children with many diferent ways to engage positively with the curriculum in order to create life-long, passionate learners.

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Innovators and entrepreneurs are a driving force in It is increasingly important for today’s children to today’s world. Because children are incredibly imagina- understand diferent cultures, which is why Laurence tive, the elementary school years are a wonderful time works to integrate global education throughout our to teach them about entrepreneurship. At Laurence, curriculum. Below are highlights of the 2014-2015 students have many opportunities to get hands-on global education program. business experience, while learning about economics, marketing, and design. Community Studies By the time Laurence students graduate, they have Fourth Grade Boomtown “traveled” through America and across the world, Fourth grade students brought California’s Gold Rush including China, Japan, Mexico, Israel, and Africa, era to life, developing goods and services to support learning about those countries’ histories, traditions, and mining town life. They learned about economics and cultures. developed their language arts skills, writing stories for the Boomtown newspaper and developing business Community studies are integrated into social studies, presentations. The fourth grade businesses included a performing and visual arts, field trips, and more. As part bank, café, general store, hotel, and bookstore. of the first grade’s unit about China, for example, stu- dents took a virtual walking tour of Beijing, compared Laurence grandmother of Avery and Alex S. and documen- Fifth Grade Farmers’ Market and contrasted life in Beijing and Los Angeles, created tary photographer, Paola Gianturco, spoke to our students Each year, our fifth grade class runs a farmers’ market murals of both cities, and created blueprints and built in a special Library presentation about Guatemalan culture at Open House, benefitting Laurence’s edible garden models representing their visions of Beijing 100 years and her book, ¡VIVA COLORES!, which profiles individuals and our two African sister schools. The students cre- from now. shaping Guatemala’s future. ated products from our edible garden and up-cycled materials, analyzed raw material costs, and filmed com- World Stories mercials. As part of this year’s character education program, fifth grade students, who studied African countries, read a Art & Architecture Enrichment Programs traditional folktale about the origin of stories and then Third grade students drew important landmarks in Tired of carrying around a jacket, only to find that it is wrote and performed a dramatic interpretation. Lau- Great Britain and fifth grade students made pillows lost when you most need it? This year, students solved rence also hosted guest speakers, including parents imprinted with wood block images modeled after tradi- this problem by inventing the “jackpack” in an after- and grandparents, who shared their cultural perspec- tional African designs. First and second grade students school enrichment class taught by Laurence parent, tives about Thailand, Greece, Belgium, Guatemala, also studied architecture, drawing and making models Hilary Genga. Students learned about product design, Uganda and Sudan. of great international buildings, including the Eifel business planning, and advertising while inventing a Tower and the Parthenon. jacket with a backpack attached. Global Faire Students showcased their globally inspired works of art at this year’s Global Faire & Art Show, the school’s spring Open House event. Laurence parents gener- ously donated their time and cooking talents to share “Boomtown teaches students 21st century skills in entrepreneurship by developing businesses through delicious family dishes for our Global Tasting. working with partners, deciding on fair prices for their products and services, and discussing the best way to sell them to make a proft. It also encourages students to think ‘outside the box’ by creating unique businesses that ft the time period.” &Sharon Green & Kim Milman, Fourth Grade Teachers

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Character Education Our Represent the “L” character education program stands for the lessons in gel Drive”: L.A. Family Housing; Lowman School; Boys & Girls Club of San life, learning, and leadership that students gain during their years at Laurence, Fernando Valley; and the Interfaith Food Pantry. Students also led numer- which help them form a strong foundation as empathetic, kind citizens who ous other community service projects, including: care deeply about their community and their world. The second grade class baked and sold cookies to raise money for During the 2014-2015 school year, Laurence harnessed the power of narrative Nepal after a devastating earthquake. to teach students about the importance of respect, acceptance, and compas- sion through the theme, “What Is the Story?” Students also studied award- A student led a letter writing campaign to the tobacco companies winning literature, emphasizing the value of originality and creativity, and because he wanted to clean up our air. learned original songs written by Laurence music specialist, Emily Dale, with a little help from the students, who wrote some of their own verses. A kindergartener asked friends to donate to the school’s Jacobson Legacy Scholarship Endowment Fund instead of giving her birth- The power of story also helped our children learn important character lessons, day presents. including:

Perseverance Our first grade class learned the story of a blind man who climbed Represent Mount Everest. They also attended a special presentation by At Laurence, we are truly proud of the many ways Laurence parents - one of whom is blind and the other who is the a mountain climber - about overcoming challenges. our students practice making a diference.

Environmental Awareness Students studied environmental themes through the story of a young L boy who spreads his garden throughout a dark, gray city. Community-Building Our students also built their sense of belonging to our Laurence community through events including the Brotherhood performances, Buddy Program, and Grand Buddies’ Day. At this year’s community-building events, students explored concepts of globalism, peace, mentorship, and friendship.

Service Learning One of our most important traditions at Laurence is teaching students com- passion through meaningful opportunities to participate in school-wide and grade-level community service projects, participation in student government and by sharing and celebrating these projects at our Red, White, Blue & Green Assemblies with our “Making A Diference” awards.

Laurence provides annual support for the following organizations through events such as Super Service Sunday and the Student Council’s “Buck-a-Ba-

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Upper Division Musical: Beauty and the Beast Lower Division Play: Charlotte's Web

Visual Arts

Our visual arts program is an integral part of Laurence’s curriculum. Not only does it foster creativity, but it also supports learning by provid- ing children with a tangible means of interacting with academic lessons and expressing themselves. This year, we expanded opportunities for students to integrate technology with traditional mediums, including through digital photography. The Arts

Music & Performing Arts

Laurence continued to grow its performing arts program this year, and between chorus, “Our play and musical choices orchestra, musicals, song writing, dance, refected our ‘What Is the Story?’ and a multitude of singing and performance character education theme assemblies, our students had many opportu- nities to express themselves artistically while this year. Teir stories teach building confidence by getting up on stage. the importance of appreciating

First through third grade students performed uniqueness and understanding spectacularly in Charlotte’s Web, while who someone is on the inside.” fourth through sixth grade students stunned audiences in musical productions of Beauty & Whitney Stange, Director of Performing Arts and the Beast. & Afer School Enrichment

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Sports & Athletics

“As a coaching staf, we coach not Teamwork, dedication, self-discipline, and resiliency – these are just only to win, but to play hard, play several of the important character-building qualities Laurence students fair, and to never quit! We teach gained from our inclusive sports program this year. At Laurence, we believe that participation in sports is an integral part of children’s social our athletes that we play, not and emotional development, and therefore a key element to educat- for the name on the back of our ing the “Total Child.” Our athletic program caters to all students – from competitive athletes to beginners to students who just like to get out and Upper division sports teams included girls’ basketball, soccer, and jersey, but for the lightning bolt play with classmates. We also instill in our students the importance of volleyball and boys’ basketball, soccer, flag football, and baseball, on the front.” physical exercise as a key aspect of health. while physical education classes in kindergarten through sixth grades helped students build motor skills, balance, body awareness, and &Coach Bernard Redmond, Athletic Director basic sports skills.

“Students who participate in sports at Laurence learn so much more than the games they play. Our athletes learn respect – respect for coaches, opponents, ofcials and respect for one another. Without question, that’s what makes my job as a coach so rewarding.”

& Rebekah Wagner, Volleyball Coach and Communications Manager

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Message from the President Parent Association Commitee Chairs Executive Committee Gina Cruz, Treasurer Te Laurence School Parent Association is delighted to report munity beyond our walls. Our Community Service, Global Kelly Bock, President Allison Donovan, Secretary that 2014-2105 was another tremendously successful year for Garden, Library and UNICEF commitees implemented Risa Chapnick, Vice President Ann Garret, Ex-Ofcio our community. Not only did our fundraising eforts exceed meaningful programs and events that promote developing our goals, but we are also so grateful for the high level of partic- a global perspective through giving, outreach and hands-on Boutique ipation of our entire parent body. Your eforts to continue and learning experiences. Parent Association Allison Donovan Jill Levy enhance the vision of Laurence have enriched the educational Lainie Handelman Zuckerman Liz Skulsky experience for Laurence students and parents alike. I’d also like to extend a special thanks to our Hot Lunch, Snack Amy Mencia Open House Art Faire Amiira Behrendt Bar and multiple Hospitality event commitees for their dedi- Beth Pontrelli Sandy Gonor Meredith Mounce Te school year kicked of with two beloved fundraising cation. We greatly appreciate the creativity and thoughtfulness Pam Reims Jackie Shapiro events, our Holiday Boutique and Golf Tournament. Tese with which all these events are planned and executed. Indeed, Karen Silver Parent Education Juli Gallagher you are an integral part of the overall success of all our com- Carpool events raised signifcant funds for our school and provided Jenny Roth Planting wonderful community building opportunities for our guests munity and fundraising events. Community Service Andrea Harris and volunteers. Te new year brought the return of our highly Alicia Driscoll Jane Karathanasis Jill Levy From these commitees and the many more that make up the Heidi Segal successful and ever popular “It’s A Party” and “Faculty Dad’s Club Snack Bar Adventures” fundraisers. Tese events provided priceless op- Parent Association, I want to thank ALL our parent volunteers Jonas Dolkart Dana Kasha-Cohen portunities to come together, outside of the school seting, and who make the Story of Laurence richer every day! Chad Harris Dina Marks Trevor Roth Roya Mashian build lasting friendships and memories. Our year culminated Global Garden Liz Skulsky with our Annual Event, “Saturday Night Lights,” where once Natalie Bennet Jennifer Smith again our Lightning Field was uterly transformed for a magical Aaron Joshua Lisa Stone The Ball at the Beach Sweetheart Dance Kern Konwiser Sports Banquet evening under the stars. Overall these events raised more than Golf Jodi Plageman $275,000 for the school. Kelly Bock Sharon Barber Spring Event President, Parent Association Dana Garfn Barb Held David Garfn Erin Dolkart In addition to fundraising, the PA is deeply commited to Jim Hliboki Karen Satenberg enriching the whole community, including the broader com- Gene Lerner Spring Event Auction Craig Strong Stef Rukavina Stacey Tanenbaum Wendy Sankey Parent Education Hospitality It’s A Party Angela Chan Sescie Antin Kristine Kamenstein Beth Callaghan At Laurence, we believe it is essential that teachers, administrators, and parents are Catriona Gosselaar Lindsay Chelsom Andrea Frank Faculty Adventures partners in educating the “Total Child.” The 2014-2105 Parent Education Series included Allison Grimmet Risa Chapnick another fantastic line-up of experts to further this important collaboration between school Jen Lerner Gina Cruz Sharon Barber Staf Appreciation and home: Hot Lunch Ariel Margolis Kim Malin Michelle Posen ( Dr. Robin Berman, psychiatrist and author of Permission to Parent: How to Raise Your Child with Love and Limits Library Anne Zimmerman Staf Meetings ) Dr. Scot Cohen, pediatrician and Laurence dad Beth Callaghan Kim Malin Iris Lifrak * Dr. Maria Klawe, computer scientist and president of Harvey Mudd College Birthday Books Elycia Rubin Gina Konwiser Sweetheart Dance + Dr. Dan Siegel, psychiatric expert and author of Te Whole-Brain Child, 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Lost & Found Jen Lerner Your Child’s Developing Mind, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles, and Help Your Family Trive Hilary Misiano Terry Mitchell Ashley Pease UNICEF , Tony Wagner, author of Creating Innovators: Te Making of Young People Who Will Change the World and Most Mother-Son Event Jill Lasky Likely to Succeed: Preparing our Kids for the Innovation Era Sescie Antin Dina Marks Holiday Boutique 16 17 Annual Report 2014—2015

…truly grateful for the parent volunteers

Last year’s Annual Event, “Saturday Night Lights,” was sensational. Laurence’s Lightning Field was transformed into an elegant, but casual, food and music festival. Comedians – and parents – Julie Bowen and Carlos Mencia cracked up the crowd and pumped up bids at the live auction, and then parents, alumni, faculty, staf, and friends rocked out to superstar performances by parents, Gavin Rossdale and his band Bush, Paul Stanley, and then, Dave Grohl and his band the Foo Fighters.

Our second 150-yard dash quickly raised funds to rebuild our sport court, and a moving video produced by alumni parent Steve Kroopnick about families who benefited from Laurence’s scholarship program helped raise $35,000 to build the Jacobson Legacy Scholarship Endowment. From the live and silent auction donations to the time and talent dedicated to this event to the generosity of the Laurence community, everyone at our school is truly grateful for the parent volunteers who made this year’s spring event a huge success. Laurence’s administration, faculty, and staf would also like to specially thank sixth grade parent Barb Held for seven years of amazing event production – not only for fundraisers, but also for many of Laurence’s community events. Parent Association who made this year’s annual event a huge success. SATURDAY NIGHT

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Graduation Day

On June 4, 2015, 37 Laurence School students received diplomas at our 62nd annual 6th grade graduation ceremony. As has become a tradition at Laurence, each student spoke about a fellow Golf Tournament classmate, sharing compliments and cherished This year’s Golf Tournament was another great success! memories that lent a funny and touching tone to We are so grateful to everyone involved for bringing the ceremony. It was a truly memorable occasion together our Laurence community for this fun day of for our families, administration, faculty, and staf, friendly competition and for their generosity. and we wish our graduates the very best of luck in middle school and beyond. Chairs Sharon Barber Dr. & Mrs. Gilbert S. Perlman Jim Hliboki Wellesley & Michelle Wild Dana Garfn David Garfn Lunch Sponsors Thank you to those generous “It’s A Party” Gene Lerner Te Garfn Family families and businesses who We’d like to thank all of the families who hosted a party this Craig Strong Te Kahane Family contributed goods and services year – your generosity and enthusiasm is inspiring! Stacey Tanenbaum Te Tencza Family for our event, gift bags, prizes Sescie Antin Jennifer Lerner and rafe: Red Sponsors Tee Box Sponsors Kym Bye & Dan Appel Beth Pontrelli & Rob Leterman Te Strong Family Te Baker Family Sharon and Shaun Barber Jennifer Axen Jack Levy imt/EMC2 Te Barber Family Barclays Natalie Bennet Amy Ortner & David Mandell Graduates (Te Kranitz Family) Te Posen Family Kelly and Jonathan Bock Kelly Bock Dina Marks Laurence School Board of Trustees Jessica Sacks-Davimos Wendy Sankey & David Boice Laurie McCarthy The Class of 2015 Middle School Acceptances White Sponsor First Republic Bank First Republic Bank Te Callaghan Family Amy & Carlos Mencia Barclays Te Tanenbaum Family Freshlunches Natalie Carbunaru Hilary Misiano Lowell Bagley Mica Pessin At Laurence, we continue to proudly matriculate our gradu- Sophia Beck Laurie Wolke Golden Road Brewery Te Chapnick Family Te Mitchell Family Olivia Petersen Jordan Becker ates to some of the finest, most selective independent schools Blue Sponsors Gary Stern Barb and Randy Held Lindsay Chelsom Te Pease Family Jake Pollard Lexie Ben-Meir Kyle Reims in the Los Angeles area. We have excellent, long-standing Jim, Hildi, Sam & Maddie Hliboki Marvin and Lynn Jacobson Innovative Dining Group Liz Shatner Clement & Andrew Clement Julie Bowen & Scot Phillips Riley Bock Riley Russell relationships with the secondary schools and work collabo- DELTAWRX Shawn Shahmiri Elise Doganieri Michelle & Louis Posen Amanda and Craig Katz Laina Bolton Claire Shelly ratively with our families to find the “right” school for our (Te Hudson Family) Liz Silverman Keyes Lexus of Valencia Te Ehrlich Family Pam Reims Quinn Callaghan Spencer Sherman graduates, so that they will thrive in their next school environ- Molly and Ray Panepinto Jenny Feldon Stef Rukavina Josh Diaz Jake Silver ment. The class of 2015 will be attending the following schools: Green Sponsor Family Name/ Company Listing Alexis and Bill Richards Hilary Genga Te Satenberg Family Destiny Gebbia Chloe Smith Te Sandler Family Te Dragonas Family Roger Dunn Golf Shop Michelle Gertz Heidi Segal Emery Genga Nicholas Starkman Archer, Brentwood, Buckley, Campbell Hall, Harvard-Westlake, This year, Laurence also graduated two very E.J. Coughlin & Jennah Ferrer-Foronda Ray Romano Sandy Gonor Lisa Shapiro Avery Gillette Cameron Suckle Marlborough, Milken, MUSE, New Roads, Oakwood, Sierra important members of our community – the Post-Golf Drinks & H’ors d’Oeuvres Te Frank Family Barry Sacks Amy & Jef Gorin Melissa & Sohail Shayfer Adeline Grimmett Reid Tanenbaum Canyon, Viewpoint, and Waverly. Tanisha Gunby talented and dedicated Associate Head of Sponsors Te Lee Family – Lisa and P.J. Shapiro Te Grohl Family Te Silver Family Katelyn Waco Jolie Held Dr. & Mrs. Gilbert S. Perlman Jason, Yvonne, Grace & Maya Te Herriot Family Liz Skulsky Marley Yanow School/Principal, Gary Stern, who took on a Tara and Craig Strong Lucy Ingold This year’s graduates also received multiple acceptances from Busy Phillips & Michael & Iris Lifrak Andi & Greg Hrncir Julie Stillwell Olek Zakrzewski new career opportunity, and beloved kinder- Maia and Richard Suckle Jake Joel the following schools: Marc Silverstein Ethan Zuckerman Stanislawski & Harrison Stacey and Lawrence Tanenbaum Joanna & David Itzikman Maia Suckle Grant Kaplan garten teacher, Karen Beskid, who retired Lacey Kahane Te Wild Family Valencia Country Club Jennifer Kaplan Sixth Grade Teachers Campbell Hall 31 Viewpoint 6 Milken 3 after 32 wonderful years at Laurence. We will Driving Range Sponsors Elise Doganieri & Bertram van Munster Nathan Kahane Karen O’Brien & Jo Willems Jack Lasky Michelle Morris Harvard-Westlake 15 Oakwood 6 Archer 3 always remember their contributions to our Randy & Allison Grimmet Elycia Rubin Kaplan Tony & Amy Yanow Bennett Markinson Western Bagel Gina Rifin 2 school and hold them dear in our hearts. Te Kahane Family Tony Yanow Molly & Brian Kirk Lainie & Jay Zuckerman Ryan Mashian Sierra Canyon 8 Buckley 5 Brentwood Marlborough 4 21 Annual Report 2014—2015

Alumni Updates

BRIAN KRIEGLER (’91) graduated from UCLA with a Ph.D. and a ERIN WARD (’02) is an Operations Manager at Cedars-Sinai Medical Master’s of Science degree in Statistics and from Claremont McKenna Center, where she oversees a dozen of the center’s outpatient practices, College with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Mathematics/Economics. He including over 100 physicians and staf in the internal medicine, endocri- is a Managing Director in the Los Angeles ofce of Econ One Research, nology, and urology departments. She received a Master’s degree in Public an economic consulting frm, and provides expert testimony in litigation Health from Columbia University, where she focused on social medical maters involving civil rights, Medicare fraud, and employment. Brian sciences and healthcare management. She received her undergraduate atended Campbell Hall afer graduating from Laurence and currently lives degree from UCLA, where she majored in Psychology and minored in in Los Angeles with his wife and two children. Genetics. During her time at UCLA, she was the director of a non-proft focused on fundraising for pediatric HIV, which raised more than JILLIAN RESSLER (’00) graduated from Harvard-Westlake, and then $500,000 annually for global AIDS organizations. went on to receive a Bachelor’s degree from Brown University and a Master’s from Harvard Business School. She founded Spruce & Co, a new consumer goods start-up that makes plant-based cleaning wipes.

YOSEPHA GREENFIELD (‘01) atended Harvard-Westlake and gradu- ated from Yale University, where she was captain of the basketball team. Yosepha is now part-owner and Vice President of Marketing of InGenius Prep, a company started by her cousin and a Yale Law School student that helps students from the United States, China, and Korea gain admission into the fnest undergraduate programs, medical schools, law schools, and MBA programs in the country. InGenius Prep has a very successful and unique method, and is expanding operations into the Middle East and India.

EMILY DILLON *DAVIS+WILLIAMS, (’02) atended the Otis School of Design where she received her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree, and is now atending UCLA Luskin School of Public Afairs for her Master’s of Social Welfare and Pupil Personnel Services Credential. Tis past summer, she worked at Neighbors Acting Together Helping All in Pasadena, which provides afer-school and summer programs for underserved youth. Prior to starting her master’s program, she worked at the Downtown Women’s Center, providing vocational education to homeless women through the center’s social enterprise program.

SARH KRINSKY (’02) graduated from Yale University in 2012 (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) and is in her third year of Rabbinic We are happy that our alumni community School at the Jewish Teological seminary in New York. She is serving as a Rabbinic intern at Temple Sholom Synagogue in Greenwich, Connecticut continues to grow! Attendance was up at this and resides in Manhatan. year’s reunion, where former Laurence students had lunch with teachers and caught up with friends on the Field of Dreams.

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DALLAS WEXLER (’02) began a Master’s of Fine Arts program in BEN SAUNDERS (’05) graduated magna cum laude this past May into the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences’ highly coveted Scenography at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, with honors Grammy Camp this past summer and performed at the El Rey Teater this fall, afer spending three years working at Laurence, where she worked for his senior thesis. He is currently pursuing data analytics training with in Hollywood. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and in the Performing Arts department. Dallas atended Campbell Hall and Mu Sigma in Bangalore, India, and will later be joining Mu Sigma’s San President of Buckley's Ambassador program. received her undergraduate degree in Scenic Design from the California Francisco Bay Area ofce as a consultant. Laurence graduates have Institute of the Arts. SABRINA BLATEIS (‘11) atends Harvard-Westlake, where she plays BECKY WOLKE (’05) graduated from Emory University this past volleyball on the varsity team. Tis past summer, Sabrina was a volunteer attended the following colleges and universities: JONATHAN WOLKE (’04) graduated from USC with a Bachelor’s of spring with a degree in Psychology, and moved to New York where she is counselor at Camp Harmony, which provides homeless and impoverished Science degree from the Price School of Public Policy. He currently works working at Viacom doing social media marketing. children with a fun and safe overnight camping experience. at Emmet Ochs Investments, a private real estate investment company, American University, Amherst College, Barnard College, Boston and lives in Santa Monica. TREVEN GOLDSMITH ('07) has declared a double major in ERIC GOMEZ (’11) is a junior at the Brentwood School, where he Business and Psychology at USC and is on the Dean's List. He is also plays varsity tennis. He is interested in political science and traveled to University, Bowdoin College, Brandeis University, Brown University, ARSH AMIGHI (’05) atended Viewpoint School afer graduating Treasurer of USC Phi Delta Teta. He co-founded and sits on the Washington D.C. to represent Brentwood School at the Student Diversity from Laurence, and earned his Bachelor’s degree from UCLA. He then Board of Directors of a private charitable foundation, which supports Leadership Conference in 2014. Tis year, he will be traveling with a Bryn Mawr College, Cal Arts, Cal Poly Pomona, Champlain College, spent two years researching in the feld of immunology and is now atend- those with developmental and physical challenges, and is employed at a group of school leaders to Cuba. ing the David Gefen School of Medicine at UCLA. national consulting frm, which partners Fortune 500 companies with major charitable organizations. HUDSON BLATEIS (‘14) atends Harvard-Westlake, and plays goalie Chapman University, Clarkson University, Colby College, College HANNAH KRINSKY (’05) graduated from the University of Pennsyl- for both Harvard-Westlake and club soccer teams. Last summer, Hudson vania last May with a joint B.A. (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) and KEARNEY THOMPSON (’07) has been working as head of wardrobe was a CIT at Laurence Summer Camp and we were thrilled to see him of the Holy Cross, Columbia College Chicago, Columbia University, Master’s degree in Criminology. She received the award for the top with Pronto Pictures, a production company based in San Francisco. She back on campus! Master’s student thesis and had the privilege of speaking at graduation. recently directed and produced two music videos and a short horror flm. Cornell University, Duke University, Emerson College, Emory She is currently working as a Clinical Research Coordinator at a psychiatry Kearney also has a thriving photography business. RCHEL AND ZACH SAUNDERS (’08) are returning for their second EMMA POVEDA (’14) enjoyed her frst year at Harvard-Westlake, where laboratory at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York and plans to pursue a years at Syracuse University and the University of Chicago, respectively, she participated on the girls tennis team, performed in the school musical, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. JORDAN ROWE (’08) is in his sophomore year at the NYU Film and will resume their ongoing competition as to whose school has the 42nd Street, and choreographed and danced in two performances for University, Fordham University, Georgetown University, George School. Tis past summer he was an intern at both Haven Entertain- worst weather. Contemporary Dance 2 Workshop. Recently, Emma's pre-algebra "Dare to MICHAEL SAFFRON (’05 ) graduated from Harvey Mudd College in ment and Mad Chance Productions, while also working for the ArcLight Compare" project was one of only a handful selected by her teacher to be Washington University, Indiana University, Lafayete College, Loyola May 2015 with a degree in computer science. Last summer, he completed Teaters. JACQLYN BLATEIS (’09) graduated from Harvard-Westlake last fall featured in his article for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics an internship at Google, and this fall, he will be starting a full time position and is now atending Brown University. Tis past summer, Jacqlyn worked middle school journal. Emma was accepted to the Stanford Pre-Collegiate University New Orleans, Miami University of Ohio, New York with a law frm in Mountain View as a patent engineer. He then plans DANIEL SAFFRON (’08) is a sophomore at the University of Michi- at UCLA assisting graduate students researching brain scans. Summer Institute's Creative Writing program and spent two weeks in June to atend law school to eventually become a patent atorney. Last year, gan, in the honors program, studying computer science and applied living on the campus while taking classes. Michael was the Student Body President at Harvey Mudd. mathematics. DANIELLE BRODY (’09) graduated from Harvard-Westlake School University, Northwestern University, Oberlin College, Otis College cum laude afer being inducted into the French and Spanish Honor Socie- WILLIAM SIMON (’14) is in his second year at Te Buckley School and ties. She is now in her freshman year at Columbia University. was quarterback of the seventh grade football team last year. He is a Boy Scout, a drummer, and plays saxophone in the school band. Last year, of Art and Design, Princeton University, Reed College, Rhode Island ISABELLE LESH (’09) graduated from Harvard-Westlake with National he also spearheaded a fundraising campaign called Project Tariro, which Merit commendation and is now a freshman at Emory University. raised thousands of dollars to support the children of Hwange Main Camp School of Design, Smith College, Stanford University, Syracuse School in Zimbabwe. He also co-owns Jazz Hands, a car wash/detail MAYAN LOPEZ (’09) graduated with distinction from Campbell Hall service that comes to your home; it has been very successful. University, Texas Christian University, Tulane University, University last spring and is now atending Columbia College Chicago, where she is focusing on her passions for both improvisational theater and acting. of Arizona, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, UCLA, UCLA Law, UC Santa PAULINA VOKULICH (’09) graduated from Te Buckley School this past spring and was presented with the Isabelle Buckley Award for Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, University of Colorado, University of “consistently maintaining a superior level of academic performance,” demonstrated by both “excellent grades and an obvious love of learn- Michigan, University of Toronto, Vanderbilt University, Villanova ing through exploration.” Paulina was also thrilled to work at Laurence Summer Camp as a CIT for her eighth year in a row and misses her kinder- garten friends now that she is a freshman at the University of Michigan, University, Washington University in St. Louis, Wesleyan University, Ann Arbor. Yale University, and Yale Law. GRETA PASQUA (’10) is a member of Te Buckley School’s award winning a cappella group, "Te Monotones," and starred in Buckley's spring production of Godspell. Greta was one of four vocalists accepted Do you have alumni information to share with us? Please email us at 24 [email protected] or visit our website laurenceschool.com/alumni. 25 Annual Report 2014—2015

From the Board of Trustees Annual Fund Campaign Laurence School’s incredible academic and enrichment A Story of Community 2014—2015 Revenue* programs are a reflection of the generosity and support of our community, from parents to grandparents to alumni Troughout the 2014-2015 school year, Laurence’s “What Tird, Laurence had another record-seting year in Annual Investment Income Is the Story?” character education theme gave context and Fund giving and participation. With the generous commitment 3.2% families to faculty and staf. This year, our goal was to meaning to the many ways we engaged with each other as a of our parents, grandparents, faculty, staf, alumni parents, and continue to break past fundraising records to improve our community at Laurence. So, what IS the story? even some of our young alumni, we once again raised over Tuition & Fees $800,000 with 97% parent body participation. It is evident 75.4% school’s exceptional facilities and programs. First, the excellence of our faculty and the outstanding leader- in the commitment and generosity of our community, that Contribution Support, net ship of our administration is evident in the many successes Laurence’s story is connecting to all of us in meaningful ways We are thrilled to announce that, for the second year in we shared throughout the year. From the incredible number and proving to be an inspiration to each of us. 18.4% of admissions applications we received to the matriculation a row, Annual Fund giving reached more than $800,000 statistics of our 6th graders, the story is that Laurence provides Tis year, we asked, “What Is the Story?” and all of you, who with 97% participation from Laurence families and 100% one of the best independent educations in Los Angeles. Head give of yourselves for the beneft of others, answered resound- participation from our faculty, staf, and Board of Trustees. of School Lauren Wolke and her 2014-2015 team of Gary ingly that we are truly a community that cares immensely Stern, Liz Silverman, Shawn Shahmiri, our founders Lynn and about the success of our children and Laurence. A heartfelt We cannot say it enough, but we are eternally grateful Marvin Jacobson, and the entire faculty and staf of Laurence thank you to all of the donors whose names appear on this Other Operating Revenue for everyone who gave to Laurence this year and in past School are to be commended for the education and care of our year’s honor roll of giving, and to all of our incredible parent 3% years. We also want to extend a special “thank you” to P.J. children and for their stewardship of the school. volunteers for giving their time to lead the Annual Fund cam- paign, serve on the Parent Association, and plan our Annual Shapiro and Nikki Joel, who generously donated their time, Second, it is incumbent upon the Board of Trustees to work Event, to name a few of their many initiatives. energy, and passion by chairing the Annual Fund Commit- closely with the administration, teachers, and staf to ensure 2014—2015 Expenses* tee for the third year in a row. the continued success of Laurence and support the administra- Te story is that Laurence is doing incredibly well, our kids are thriving, our community is vibrant, engaged, and generous tion’s goals in fnance, advancement, and strategic planning. Educational Te story of 2014-2015 is one of growth, as we completed and that our children are benefciaries of all the big and small Programs Additionally, we ofer our deepest gratitude to the the acquisition of additional property to expand the school’s things each of you do every day to tell our story. members of the 2014-2015 Annual Fund Phone-A-Thon footprint on Woodman Avenue. We now have the exciting 8.6% task of developing this property and the corner retail property Sincerely, Salaries & Benefts Committee for their volunteerism and dedication: purchased two years ago for the expansion of programming, 61.3% facilities, classrooms, and more. Cary Biren Bill Frank Hadley Rierson Facilities & Debt Jill Biren (’83) Doug Frank Jenny Roth (’86) Te Board’s story is also one of change as we say goodbye to Service Lesley Boone Teng Dana Garfin P.J. Shapiro Jennifer Saunders, who served us faithfully for many years Randy Grimmet 9.3% Andrew Bunnin Jennifer Horan and played a vital role in Laurence's growth during her tenure. Chair, Board of Trustees Susan Sherman I am very grateful for Jennifer’s mentoring and friendship to General & Administration Donna Tetreault Brandt Joel Wayne Sherman Depreciation Nikki Joel me during our years on the Board together. I am very pleased, 2.6% Brandon Chapnick Adam Smith however, to welcome Julie Bowen and Michael Lifrak to the 13.7% Risa Chapnick Amy Ortner Lisa Stone Board beginning in the 2015-2016 school year. Erin Dolkart Beth Pontrelli Billy Tencza

Financial Aid , Tuition Remission 4.1% Development 0.4% 26 *Unaudited Projections 27 Annual Report 2014—2015

Jin Hee and John Lee Juli and Jim Gallagher Brete Genzel-Derman and Derek Derman Annual Fund Expenditures Iris and Michael Lifrak Tracy and Alexis Garcia Marlyn and Ed Diaz Dina and Sean Marks Dana and David Garfn Suzie McManus-Downs and Tomas Roya and Fred Mashian Hilary and John Genga Downs The spirit of philanthropy amongst the Laurence community Meredith Brunswick Mounce and Timothy Michelle and Scot Gertz Alicia and Mark Driscoll Mounce Amy and Jef Gorin Alex and Scot Ehrlich allows our school to continue providing the highest quality Kristin Patrick Jacquie Moroni and Andrew Heckler Stacey and Tim Farish education, with low student-to-faculty ratios, state-of-the-art Ashley and Scot Pease Hildi Snodgrass and Jim Hliboki Suzanne Patmore Gibbs and Stuart Gibbs Marina Berti and Stephen Prough Angela and Roy Jeong Kelly and John Gibson technology, talented and highly educated faculty and admin- Pam and Josh Reims Goli and Nader Kamangar Michelle and Peter Gillete istrators, as well as diverse enrichment programs that expand Anita and Michael Rice Michelle and Kevin Kim Shelly and Jefrey Greenfeld the children’s experience to include robust performing arts and Alison Sweeney and David Sanov Jihoon Yoo and Steve Kim Julie and Brian Hartstein Tajinder and Wouter Schievink Jill and Michael Lasky Carol and Yeu Hong athletics programs. The 2014-2015 Annual Fund giving enabled Eddie Hunt and Kenny Schwartz Jennifer and David Lerner Elycia Rubin-Kaplan and Brad Kaplan Laurence to: Alli and Edward Shearmur Amy Ortner and David Mandell Gina and Kern Konwiser Lisa and P.J. Shapiro Ariel and Brad Margolis Sarah and Jason Kranitz Denise Phan and Bruce Shaw Amy and Carlos Mencia Lisa and Gene Lerner r
Renovate and upgrade our outdoor Sport Court to provide additional space for Liz and David Skulsky Molly and Ray Panepinto Beth Pontrelli and Rob Leterman Laurence Lightning home games and practice Jennifer and Adam Smith Amanda Blue Petersen and Mat Petersen Kimberly and Josh Malin r
Renovate and upgrade the “Imagination Station,” formerly the “Block Room” Erin and Paul Stanley Julie Bowen and Scot Phillips Christina and Christian Markey Lisa and Robert Stone Jodi and Greg Plageman Lisa and Keith Markinson r
Classroom renovations, upgrades and improvements throughout the campus, Maia and Richard Suckle Michelle and Louis Posen Laurie McCarthy including new carpets, desk chairs, and whiteboards Linda and Ken Suslow Lisa Russell and Jef Probst Perri and Jef Melnick r
Renovate and improve our Music Room, including upgrades to the performance ANNUAL FUND Eva and Kal Walthers Jessica and Sam Puathasnanon Elise Doganieri and Bertram van Munster PARENTS Michelle and Wellesley Wild Katie Karzen-Pulaski and Brian Pulaski Emily Roth Pont and Guillermo Pont stage and storage space Tamara and Peter Ashjian Karen O’Brien and Jo Willems Hadley and Lee Rierson Marla Graves-Ramirez and Mario Ramirez r
Purchase 50 Ukuleles for student use Holly and Marco Bario Lainie Handelman-Zuckerman and Jay Melissa Ritchie Amy Israel and R.D. Robb JACOBSON FOUNDER’S CIRCLE Eugenia Kuzmina and William Block r
Provide extensive professional development for faculty to help keep them on the $25,000+ Zuckerman Jenny (’86) and Trevor Roth Michele and Chris Rose Carlo Brandon-Gordon and Andrew Gordon forefront of educational instruction Jana Winograde Sandler and Todd Sandler Stef and Ricci Rukavina Anonymous Tifani and Stephen Bresnick r
Provide full and partial financial aid to numerous families HEAD OF SCHOOL CIRCLE Chia Chiang and Brent Sokol Stephanie SenGupta Monica and Bryan Zurif Donna Tetreault and Andrew Bunnin $3,000 - $4,999 Jenny and Jay Sonbolian Melissa and Sohail Shayfer r
Purchase 12 Macbook Air laptops for faculty use Liz Shatner Clement and Andrew Clement Anonymous (4) Jennifer Bot and Burr Steers Michelle Mirchandani and Mark Soper r
Purchase a GoPro Hero4 camera for faculty and student use, as well as for events LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Dana Kasha-Cohen and Randy Cohen $15,000 - $24,999 Sharon and Shaun Barber Julie and Tom Stillwell Keri and Jason Stein Shannon and Paul Derby r
Purchase a professional camera and high-quality camera lens for school events Debbie and Karl Becker Tara and Craig Strong Sheeri and Michael Steinberg Te Harvey Family Lori DeWolfe r
Purchase 3 Hovercam Solo 8 document cameras for classroom instruction Ingrid Konupek and David Ben-Meir Stacey and Lawrence Tanenbaum Gavin Rossdale Chris DeWolfe r
Purchase technology software and equipment for a multitude of classroom Frank Sanchez and Brad Bessey Ghazaleh Soltani-Tencza and Billy Tencza FRIENDS OF LAURENCE Gwen Stefani Donna Yang and Hong Duan Jill (’83) and Cary Biren Larry Teng $500 - $1,499 projects, electives, and after-school classes, including: Andrea and Doug Frank Kelly and Jonathan Bock Gail Woods and Mitch Tenzer Anonymous (3) LIGHTNING CIRCLE Heather and Bill Frank $10,000 - $14,999 Esteela and Stefan Boedeker Annete and David Waco Fiona Kelly and John Barreiro r
Chibitronics kits Kerry Kennedy and Brad Goldberg Wendy Sankey and David Boice Felicia and Andrew Waldman Natalie and Jamie Bennet r
Flipbookits materials Clare and Mitchell Davis Allison Smith Grimmet and Randy Grimmet Lesley Boone Teng Amy Gordon Yanow and Anthony Yanow Simran Baidwan and Vincent Bonoto Jordyn and Dave Grohl Andrea and Chad Harris r
LEGO robotics parts Danielle and Kevin Brenner Anne and Dean Zimmerman Ritika and Varun Budhiraja Barb and Randy Held Esra and Brian Hudson r
MaKey MaKey kits Amy and Corey Bronson Angela and Hamilton Chan Kristine and Adam Kamenstein Elizabeth and Jef Ingold r
Osmo game systems Beth and Steve Callaghan 1953 CIRCLE Gina and RJ Cruz Yvonne and Jason Lee Joanna and David Itzikman r
Minecraft Edu software Natalie and Rafael Carbunaru $1,500 - $2,999 Allison and Chris Donovan Laurence School Parent Association Brandt Joel r
Hyperstudio Risa and Brandon Chapnick Sescie and Jonathan Antin Orly and Jefrey Elson Kymberly Marciano-Strauss and Evan Strauss Nikki Joel r
Arduino circuitry kits and related electronics components Erin and Scot Cohen Nancy and Narb Avedissian Laura Putney and Jamie Feldman Kendall and Scot Watson Lacey Kahane for 4th Grade California Mission Projects Jennah Ferrer-Foronda and E.J. Coughlin Susan and Linda Bagley Ann and Steve Garret Nathan Kahane Lorraine and Bill Dahlinger Michelle and Dee Baker Carolina and Josh Gertler SECRET GARDEN CIRCLE Amanda and Craig Katz $5,000 - $9,999 Erin and Scot Dolkart Beata and Martin Beck Sandy and Jason Gonor Molly and Brian Kirk Raina and Henri Dragonas Amiira and Greg Behrendt Reema Chugh and John Gunby Anonymous (2) Stephanie Granato and James Korris Leah Corselli-Felisan and Stephen Felisan Caron and Ray Bolton Tracy Gitnick Herriot and Stuart Herriot Kym Bye and Dan Appel Heidi Segal and Eric Krautheimer Irene and Craig Flores Silvia Mazzucchelli and Mauro Cellore Melissa and Mark Himmelman 28 Li and Toby Gad Tracey and Richard Cooperstein Alex Kofsky and Aaron Joshua 29 Annual Report 2014—2015

Hilary and Chris Misiano 1953 CIRCLE Nancy and Allen Satenberg Alan Shapiro Sabrina Crame Julia Strull Magdalena and Adrian Ashkenazy Sarah and Jason Kranitz Terry and Sean Mitchell $1,500 - $2,999 Charlie & Abby Satenberg Maya Stillwell Emily Dale William Tobar Susan and Linda Bagley Kathleen Laccinole Diana and Herman Mogollon Gilbert Frank Claire Shapiro Gail Strahs Christine Eaves Rebekah Wagner Michelle and Dee Baker Jill and Michael Lasky Jo and David Pessin Emma & Syndey Frank Max & Jack Shapiro Zoe Kranitz Heather Ein Melissa Walkes Mary and Anthony Basich Yvonne and Jason Lee Utar and Trevor Pollard Anabel and John Konwiser Judy and Howard Suslow Mara and Zackery Toross Jesus Elias Ariana West Debbie and Karl Becker Amy Ortner and David Mandell Andrew Rakos Avery and Addison Konwiser Hayden & Will Suslow Alec Avedissian Marlon Espino Dallas Wexler (’02) Frank Sanchez and Brad Bessey Ariel and Brad Margolis Alexis and Bill Richards Candy and Charles Phillips Polly and Stender Sweeney Beth and R. Patrick Watson Erin Fraser Wendy Wolin Jill (’83) and Cary Biren Wendy and Doc McGhee Laurien and Greg Russell Oliver, Gus & John Phillips Ben & Megan Sanov Dean Watson Xylene Garcia Laurie Wolke Angela and Daniel Blateis Perri and Jef Melnick Karen and Brad Satenberg Nancy and Robert Schachtman Sharon Green Carole Zwikel Zina and Steven Block Terry and Sean Mitchell Jackie Shapiro Grayson Strauss RED, WHITE, BLUE & GREEN CLUB ALUMNI PARENTS Kendra Greenberg Kelly and Jonathan Bock Molly and Ray Panepinto Jonathan Shapiro UP TO $499 Susie Harmon GIFTS+IN+KIND Esteela and Stefan Boedeker Gisele and Steven Paul Lamya and Tom Shelly FRIENDS OF LAURENCE Sandra Acikalin-Ward HEAD OF SCHOOL CIRCLE Lynn Jacobson Kristine and Adam Kamenstein Danielle and Kevin Brenner Jo and David Pessin Susan and Wayne Sherman $500 - 1,499 Kyra ’14 & Grace Hudson $3,000 - $4,999 Marvin Jacobson Amanda and Craig Katz Harriet Greenbaum and Hal Brody Julie Bowen and Scot Phillips Karen and Stanley Silver Barbara and Richard Ackerman Elaine Binder Sharon Walter-Goldsmith Temo Javalois Te Starkman Family Amy and Corey Bronson Rochelle and Greg Poland Alina and Armen Vartany Alden & Hudson Stone Zoey & Zach Rukavina and Lee Goldsmith Jennifer Kovacs Beth and Steve Callaghan Emily and Guillermo Pont Janice and Len Barber Myrna and Richard Cohen Greg Snyder Sue Kroopnick FOUNDATIONS & MATCHING Natalie and Rafael Carbunaru Jessica and Sam Puathasnanon RED, WHITE, BLUE & GREEN CLUB Spencer & Hudson Barber Benjamin Himmelman Michelle Logan-Stern and Gary Stern Sarah Levine CORPORTE GIFTS Risa and Brandon Chapnick Holli and Gary Rabishaw UP TO $499 Pam and Vincent Bonoto Linda and Tom Dawson Laurie and Michael Wolke Aimee Manalastas Te Derfner Foundation Liz Shatner Clement and Andrew Clement Andrew Rakos Anonymous (3) Sage Bonoto Hudson Stange Jerry Manise Te Ronald Newburg Foundation Gina and R.J. Cruz Anita and Michael Rice Meghan and Randy Bishop Penny and Buzz Coe Alix and Jack Driscoll 1953 CIRCLE Jena McElvogue Te Tilley Family Foundation Lorraine and Bill Dahlinger Alexis and Bill Richards Timothy Dietenhofer Maya Ashkenazy Zachary & Shawn Driscoll $1,500 - $2,999 Kimberly Milman ABC/Disney Shannon and Paul Derby Jenny (’86) and Trevor Roth Wendy and Heath Goldman Andrea and Jerry Forman Elaine and Jerry Garfn Francine and Darrell Lane Michelle Morris AIG Timothy Dietenhofer Carmen and Michael Sanchez Janine and Chris Jones Ellie ’12 & Sam Pulaski Emma & Mia Garfn Jennifer Saunders Steven Nairin IAC Allison and Chris Donovan Jana Winograde Sandler and Todd Sandler Beth and Mark Kaplan Sharyn and Walter Gertz Carol and Jerry Garret Tyler Nguyen Medtronic Foundation Raina and Henri Dragonas Michelle and Scot Sangster Dana and Paul Kaplan Jordan ’13 & Spencer Gertz Jack ’14, Luke & Ben Garret FRIENDS OF LAURENCE Margie Nolan NBC Universal Jesus Elias Wendy Sankey and David Boice Rochelle and Greg Poland Ronnie and Stan Goldberg Mary P. Gibson $500 - $1,499 Dana Oakley Sony Pictures Entertainment Marlon Espino Jennifer Saunders Te Redmond Family Georgia & Kate Goldberg Henry ’14 & Milo Gibson Karen and John Beskid Sarah Pointer Sterling Realty Organization Laura Putney and Jamie Feldman Tajinder and Wouter Schievink Lisa and Tony Robinson Rhoda Goodman Lynda and Jim Horan Madeline and Armando Nunez Lisa Poplasky Time Warner Leah Corselli-Felisan and Stephen Felisan Sarah and Shawn Shahmiri Kelly and Larry Spinks Ashley ’14 & Max Goodman Brendan & Elodie Horan-Handler Robert and Cindy Wexler Joyce Prescot Turner Broadcasting Company Heather and Bill Frank Melissa and Shawn Shayfer Whitney and Johnny Stange Daryl and Edward Gradinger Jackie and Peter Kamenstein Agnes and Jason Woo Stacy Procida Wells Fargo Andrea and Doug Frank Susan and Wayne Sherman Ashley ’14 & Max Goodman Kate & Van Kamenstein Brian Recker Li and Toby Gad Sheila Sheybani and Ali Sheybani GRANDPARENTS Norma Greenburg Pati and Allen Koss RED, WHITE, BLUE & GREEN CLUB Bernard Redmond JACOBSON LEGACY Tracey Sylvester Garnet and David Liz Silverman Madison & Dylan Frank Jenny Roth ’86 UP TO $499 Gina Rifin SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT Garnet Liz and David Skulsky JACOBSON FOUNDER’S CIRCLE Joe Hliboki Lindsay Koss ’90 Jeannine Brager Nicole Rippee Laurence School puts a high value on Rena and Rob Golenberg Jenny and Jay Sonbolian $25,000+ Sam ’13 & Maddie Hliboki Zoe & Sadie Roth Joanne Julian Rochelle Robinson diversity and equality, and, currently, Catriona and Mark-Paul Gosselaar Whitney and Johnny Stange Anonymous Jack Kaplan Claire Levenberg Sue and Steve Kroopnick Robert Romano provides full and partial fnancial aid Jordyn and Dave Grohl Michelle Logan-Stern and Gary Stern Loreta and Victor Kaufman Jennifer Kaplan ’15 Jake ’15 & Ryan Silver Gina and Greg Rifin Eric Ross scholarships to numerous families out of Barb and Randy Held Sandy Stone Sammy, Ben & Josh Skulsky Ceil and Al Kasha Stephen Lindstadt Melissa Walkes and Rich Vokulich Janice Ross its operating budget. In 2013, our founders, Tracy Gitnick Herriot and Stuart Herriot Maia and Richard Suckle Doris and Stanley Tananbaum Dean Cohen Nicholas Dragonas Kira Sadaka Marvin and Lynn Jacobson, established the Hildi Snodgrass and Jim Hliboki Ghazaleh and Billy Tencza Maxine & Jordana Zurif Ellen and Jay Kaufman Annmarie McMahon FACULTY & STAFF Tanika Schliebe Jacobson Legacy Scholarship Endowment Esra and Brian Hudson Suzanne Topalian Stella Dolkart Ronan & Bodhi Lifrak Samantha Schotz to guarantee that Laurence will always be Joanna and David Itzikman Elise Doganieri and Bertram van Munster LIGHTNING CIRCLE Margie and William Klein Jovita and Andres Pacunayen Norma Aban Schuyler Schwimer able to aford these scholarships. Gifs to Lynn and Marvin Jacobson Melissa Walkes and Rich Vokulich $10,000 - $14,999 Dillon ’12 & Sam Plageman Aaron ’13 & Mica ’15 Pessin Jessica Alva Jesse Servin the endowment support this important Janine and Chris Jones Felicia and Andy Waldman Anonymous Sheila and Marty Lasky Edith Robb Delphine Anaya Shawn Shahmiri goal by growing the fund value to the point Kristine and Adam Kamenstein Kathleen and Kevin Ward Clive Davis Jack ’15 & David Lasky Zoe Robb Monica Ayala Melanie Sherwood where it will be self-supporting. We are Beth and Mark Kaplan Kendall and Scot Watson Harper & Sloane Davis Maurice Levy Brenda and Howard Rosin Karen Beskid Liz Silverman grateful to our community for its support Jack Kaplan Cindy and Robert Wexler James, Jack, & Jude Levy Luke ’13 & Bennet ’15 Markinson Jeannine Brager Sondra Soldati of our scholarship program for deserving Elycia Rubin-Kaplan and Brad Kaplan Michelle and Wellesley Wild SECRET GARDEN CIRCLE Arlena and Marty Markinson Cindy and Don Ross Maria Calvo Carlos Soto students and families. Jihoon and Steve Kim Meredith Williams (’91) $5,000 - $9,999 Luke ’13 & Bennet ’15 Markinson Oliver & Baxter Chelsom Lauren Cantrell Kelly Spinks Michelle and Kevin Kim Laurie and Michael Wolke Anonymous Harriet and Mel Morris Iris Sheldon Jose Castellanos Whitney Stange Anonymous Amy and Kaz Kimura Anne and Dean Zimmerman Linda Pfefer Jordan ’13 & Spencer Gertz Riley Russell ’15 Mary and Jay Chen Gary Stern Sescie and Jonathan Antin Molly and Brian Kirk Jake ’15 & Nico Joel Pati Kern and Andrew Pfefer Andrea and Ron Sandler Christina Chiu Sandy Stone Tamara and Peter Ashjian Gina and Kern Konwiser Max & Jack Shapiro Jake ’15 & Nico Joel Riley ’14 & Dylan Sandler 30 Max & Jack Shapiro We make every efort to publish accurate information. If we inadvertently made an error, please accept our apologies and contact the Development Ofce at (818) 782-4001. 31 Annual Report 2014—2015

TRINKA MICOL BAGGETTA Jerry Manise and Lee Goldsmith Stacey and Lawrence Tanenbaum GARDEN CIRCLE CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Allison Smith-Grimmet FRIENDS CIRCLE ENDOWMENT FOR THE Robert Markovic Tara and Peter Guber Gail Woods and Mitch Tenzer UP TO $9,999 $100,000 - $249,999 and Randy Grimmet UP TO $9,999 PERFORMING ARTS Molly Cheek and Howard Murray Barb and Randy Held Felicia and Andy Waldman Nasim Bagheri LEAD THE WAY Chris DeWolfe Beth Pontrelli and Rob Leterman Holly and Marco Bario Te Trinka Micol Baggeta Endowment Lewis Newman Leslie and Robert Kaplan Hope and Kenneth Biller Laurence’s Lead the Way Capital Campaign was established to support the school’s Loreta and Victor Kaufman Te Luetkemeyer Foundation Charity Buzz was established in memory of this beauti- Mara Oliver* Te Lesh Family 1953 CIRCLE Harriet Greenbaum and Hal Brody acquisition and development of property adjacent to the school’s campus, extending our Heidi Segal and Eric Krautheimer Lisa Russell and Jef Probst Irene and Craig Flores $25,000 - $49,999 ful, talented young, woman who was a part Patricia Orland Te Lopez Family Alicia and Mark Driscoll presence to the corner intersection of Woodman Ave. and Victory Blvd., as part of the Julie Bowen and Scot Phillips Lisa and P.J. Shapiro Andrea and Chad Harris of the Laurence School family for many Chris Ossorio Jon Peters Susan and Linda Bagley Laura Putney and Jamie Feldman long-term master planning eforts of our Administrative Team and Board of Trustees. Marina Berti and Stephen Prough Alli and Edward Shearmur Hildi Snodgrass and Jim Hliboki years, to honor her love of the arts and her Rob Ossorio Alison and Richard Ressler Judy and John Bedrosian Andrea and Doug Frank Tis year, we expanded the campaign to include the purchase and future development Erin and Paul Stanley Lisa and Robert Stone Esra and Brian Hudson remarkable life. Clif and Sylvia Ossorio* Yasemin and John Vickery Beth and Steve Callaghan Juli and Jim Gallagher of the apartment building on Woodman, which currently breaks up our campus. Tese Gail Woods & Mitch Tenzer Molly and Brian Kirk Ashley and Scot Pease Alexander Von Furstenberg Linda and Nicholas DeLeo Mary Ann and James Gallagher purchases and development plans will fnally allow us to strategically resolve some of our 1953 CIRCLE Francine and Darrell Lane $60,000 - $99,999 Anonymous Ellen and Peter Picataggio Linda and Wayne Gan Kelly and John Gibson most pressing campus facilities issues, as well as to ensure Laurence’s readiness to meet the LIGHTNING CIRCLE Charles B. Ortner CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS $10,000 - $24,999 Judith Acampora Lisa Poplasky Carlton and David Gebbia Mary P. Gibson growing needs of its students and educational programs. Lead the Way is the most ambi- Eugenia Kuzmina and Bill Block Jennifer Saunders Constance Baggeta* Joyce Prescot GREENER GREATER LAURENCE Perla and Saul Hudson Luz Stella Del Portillo and Arthur Gomez tious capital campaign in the school’s history. We are grateful to the donors listed below for Lacey Kahane Julia and Phil DeMuth Denise Phan and Bruce Shaw Vincent Baggeta* Marina Berti and Stephen Prough Te Greener Greater Laurence Capital Jill and Michael Lasky Cynthia Salmen and Scot Harvey their passion for Laurence and tremendous generosity in supporting these goals. Nathan Kahane Ann and Steve Garret Karen O’Brien and Jo Willems Adrienne Barbeau and Billy Van Zandt Linda Reitner Campaign raised funds to build the Light- Laurence School Parent Association Andi and Gregg Hrncir Iris and Michael Lifrak Meredith Brunswick-Mounce Anna Bardez Melissa Reitner ning Field, our state-of-the-art, multi-pur- Te Lopez Family Marvin and Lynn Jacobson Kymberly Marciano-Strauss and Timothy Mounce Karen Beskid Erin Reitner Harris pose athletic feld. With the support of the Linda Pfefer Joanne Julian Phase I and Evan Strauss Madeline and Armando Nunez Marne Boomershine Katherine Rodgers Laurence community, this dream became a Heidi and Billy Poveda Nina and Phillip Kass ( Improve security of campus perimeter Ashley and Scot Pease Janice and Gil Ross Hadley and Lee Rierson Amy and Kaz Kimura GARDEN CIRCLE Te Shatner Clement Family Eileen Branda reality, and with it, came increased outdoor ) Reduce commercial activity next to campus Sarah and Shawn Shahmiri learning possibilities, enhanced physical Denise Phan and Bruce Shaw Sheri and Alex Kopelowicz & Phase 1 Goal& $25,000 - $59,999 Guy Starkman Judith and David Braun* * Increase parking capacity Morgan Brown Melanie Sherwood education opportunities, and a beautiful Francine and Darrell Lane $3 Million Risa and Brandon Chapnick Doris and Stanley Tananbaum Valorie Bruce Liz and David Skulsky green space to unite our campus. FRIENDSHIP GARDEN CIRCLE Jennifer and Danny Lerner + Enhance campus visibility and curb appeal Te Derfner Foundation Sharon Walter-Goldsmith $15,000 - $24,999 Raymond Cole Cynthia Stefenoni Ann Donahue and Anne McGrail - Expand green space/gardens $1.6m $1.4m Andrea and Doug Frank and Lee Goldsmith Vito D’Ambrosio Michelle Logan-Stern and Gary Stern FOUNDER’S CIRCLE ABC/Disney Madeline and Armando Nunez , Expand opportunities for parent and Funds raised& needed Janet and Bradley Daigle Sandy Stone $250,000+ Beata and Martin Beck Pam and Josh Reims family attendance at and participation in Louis De Grandis Stacey and Lawrence Tanenbaum Harvey Foundation Kym Bye and Dan Appel Suzanne and David Robinson school events Roxanne E. Demers Melissa Walkes and Rich Vokulich Loreta and Victor Kaufman Hilary and John Genga Elizabeth and Mark Schine Shannon and Paul Derby Rebekah Wagner Marina Berti and Stephen Prough Kerry Kennedy and Brad Goldberg Jackie Schloss Josephine Faraci Diana Webster Joan and Robert Vickery Barb and Randy Held Susan and Wayne Sherman Stacey and Tim Farish Lois and Carl Weinberg Jodi and Greg Plageman Alice Spilberg Richard Feld Dan Wexler DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE Melanie and Michael Spiller David Finkel Wendy Wolin $100,000 - $249,999 KLEIDOSCOPE CIRCLE Michelle Logan-Stern and Gary Stern $10,000 - $14,999 Juli and Jim Gallagher Laurie and Michael Wolke Angela and Daniel Blateis Paige and Joshua Sternin Hilary and John Genga Lainie and Jay Zuckerman Geanie and Rick Galinson Kelly and Jonathan Bock Robin Wachsner Fran Goodsite* Sheeri and Michael Steinberg Risa and Brandon Chapnick Karen O’Brien and Jo Willems LIFETIME GIVING Rachel Hamilton Donna Yang and Hong Duan Laurie and Michael Wolke Karen Higashi Laurence’s state-of-the-art facilities and LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Jackie and Jef Filgo Lynn and Marvin Jacobson* campus, which has grown from one acre to $50,000 - $99,999 Elizabeth and Jef Ingold Brandt Joel fve over the past decade, is a result of the Holly and Marco Bario Stephanie Granato and James Korris Nikki Joel incredible generosity of Laurence’s fami- Tifani and Stephen Bresnick Heidi Segal and Eric Krautheimer Beth and Mark Kaplan lies. We would like to thank the extraor- Allison Smith Grimmet Hilary and Chris Misiano Lydia Kleiman Katz dinary giving of past families whose gifs and Randy Grimmet Laurien and Greg Russell Judy and Walter Koeing changed the physical face of our school. Hildi Snodgrass and Jim Hliboki Susan Stanton Guadalupe and Jose Kozer* We are forever grateful. Te Joel Family Eva and Kal Walthers Kathleen Laccinole Te Levy Family Debra Messing and Daniel Zelman Victoria Levitas LEGACY CIRCLE Jana Winograde Sandler and Todd Sandler Lainie Handelman-Zuckerman and Jay Jack Levy $100,000 + Lisa and P.J. Shapiro Zuckerman Jill C. Levy Te Bedrosian Family Alli and Edward Shearmur Merrie and Stuart Libicki Angela and Daniel Blateis Tracey and Brendt Stallings Jennifer Lowitz-Lichtman and Jordan Cean Chafn and David Fincher Kymberly Marciano-Strauss Lichtman Geanie and Rich Galinson and Evan Strauss Delfna Loredo Sharon Walter-Goldsmith Maia and Richard Suckle *Denotes Multiple Years of Giving 33 Mission Statement Laurence endeavors to develop the unique abilities and potential of each of its students in a diverse, inclusive and supportive learning community, where rich traditions and an innovative curriculum foster educational excellence and joy in learning, pride in oneself, integrity, mutual respect and a commitment to the “Total Child.”

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