2004-2005 Annual Report annual report ADMINISTRATOR Sue Pritzker Childpeace Parent BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2004-2005 Chair Susan T. Felstiner, J.D. Board Childpeace Parent Attorney 2004-2005 Cable Huston Benedict, of Haagensen & Lloyd LLP BOARD OF ADVISORS Vice President Maia Ozguc Stephen Doubleday Childpeace Parent Childpeace Parent D rectors Anna Martucci i Montessori Guide Secretary Mary Kalafatis, CPA Childpeace Parent Susan Stephenson nd Childpeace Grandparent a Artist, Montessorian, and Owner Members at Large Susan Bishop, MBA The Michael Olaf Advisory Childpeace Parent Montessori Company Ulysses Sherman Madeline Kokes Childpeace Parent Childpeace Parent President Board 22 Research Corporation Mary Jo Miller, J.D. Childpeace Parent Michael Potter Attorney Childpeace Parent The James Law Group LLC Comptroller Xerox Pamela Zero Childpeace Parent John Nicholas Principal Childpeace Parent A to Z Consulting Business Director/Nursing Providence Health System of Oregon Kirsten Brady Childpeace Parent Childpeace Montessori School Kent Johnson, J.D. 1516 NW Thurman Street Childpeace Parent Portland, OR 97209 Attorney, Brownstein Rask Sweeney 503.222.1197 Kerr Grim DeSylvia & Hay LLP Fax 503.222.1053 Jess Wetsel www.childpeace.org Sue Pritzker, Administrator, with daughter, Robyn Childpeace Parent Susan Felstiner, Board Chair, with sons, Carl and Alden Partner Wetsel Partners George Bell Childpeace Grandparent A Letter From the Board and Administration of Childpeace Montessori School Childpeace celebrated a milestone in 2004-2005-the At the elementary level, children had options such as violin graduation of its first sixth grade class! The sixth graders, and piano lessons, chess, aerial dance, tap and ballet in true Montessori fashion, put together their graduation lessons, as well as a stimulating aftercare program. ceremony with each presenting a heartfelt speech thanking those that have inspired them along their path. We are One of the five Children's House classrooms is unique in very proud of our first sixth grade graduates, some of who that it's located in The Terrace Assisted Living Complex in came to Childpeace as toddlers! Southeast Portland. Here, the children’s daily lessons and Montessori work is supplemented by story time, gardening During the 2004-05 school year, Childpeace served more and other activities with the resident seniors. than 243 children in quality Montessori educational and aftercare programs. The programs included two Toddler During the 2004-05 school year, Childpeace families, Community classrooms (ages 16 months to 3 years), five extended families, and friends played an integral roll in Children’s House classrooms (ages 3-6 years); three lower supporting Childpeace through fundraising efforts which we Elementary classrooms (6-9 years) and one upper are proud to detail in this report. Elementary classroom (10-12 years). Aftercare programs for the Toddler Community and Children's House were Despite the financial and programmatic challenges that supported by afternoon Montessori trained staff, which Childpeace takes on by locating in the booming Pearl/NW enabled Childpeace to offer a seamless, full-day neighborhood, our students, now and in the future, benefit Montessori experience. from a vibrant, innovative, and accessible urban life. We are happy to include you in our community of friends. Warmest regards, Sue Pritzker Administrator Susan Felstiner 2004-2005 Board Chair Background About Childpeace Montessori School Childpeace History Childpeace Montessori School was established in 1976. Housed originally in the YWCA, the school grew steadily and in We are an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) 1988 moved to NW Park Avenue in the Pearl District. In 1999, a recognized school for children 16 months-12 years old as Children's House classroom for ages 3-6 was opened in the The well as a non-profit corporation, certified day care center, Terrace Assisted Living Facility in Southeast Portland. This an Oregon Registered Private School. A Board of Directors program is unique in Portland for its intergeneration component and a full-time administrative staff oversee Childpeace combining the children and residents. Our Elementary program operations. Board Members are elected from the parent opened in 2000 and has grown to include 1st- 6th grade. In body and community at large and concentrate on all August 2003, we moved all of the downtown classes under one major projects including fundraising. roof at 1516 N.W. Thurman St. in the Pearl/River district. Current enrollment is at 250 students. Mission Statement: Childpeace Montessori School serves children aged 16 The Childpeace full day educational program was created largely months through 12 years with an academically to serve Portland's urban working families. The school's location challenging curriculum that draws its principles from the was selected for its convenient proximity to downtown Portland. natural development of the child. We strive to build a Since its inception, Childpeace has been dedicated to providing loving community both within and beyond our walls. quality education and care in a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In this environment children are guided towards the acquisition of social, intellectual and practical skills that foster caring, self-confidence and independence. Tuition Assistance During the 04-05 school year, approximately 7% (17 students) of Childpeace students, received full or partial tuition assistance through a combination of grants from Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), short-term assistance, or staff tuition discounts. TAP is funded by a special endowment for scholarship purposes while short-term and staff discounts are funded through the general operating budget. Childpeace's assistance is the only one of its kind among Montessori schools in the Portland area. Fundraising Last year, Childpeace families, friends and alumni contributed generously through the Annual Fund, Scrip program, Sally Foster and Chinook Book sales, the Annual Childpeace Auction and other events. Tuition at Childpeace covers approximately 85% of the total expenses and so it is necessary for our community to raise the remaining 15% from fundraising activities (this percentage is comparable to other private schools in the Portland area.) We thank the hundreds of donors who understand the relationship between fundraising and maintaining Childpeace Montessori School's unique and high quality educational environment. Childpeace would like to thank An Vu for the photographs used in this publication. Childpeace would also like to thank Melissa Vu of Kauffman & Associates for contributing her time and talent toward the creation of this publication for the school. Chart of Accounts Childpeace Enrollment 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 1987-88 28 23 50 Legend 1988-89 28 37 65 TC - Toddler Community Childpeace Financial Results CH - Children’s House 2003-2004 School Year Fundraising 1989-90 28 66 94 12.1% (unaudited) MT - McAuley Terrace 1990-91 28 66 94 EL - Elementary Income Tuition & Fees $ 1,858,300 87.9% 1991-92 28 66 94 Fundraising - Net $ 255,500 12.1% Tuition & Fees Total $ 2,113,800 100% 87.9% 1992-93 28 66 94 1993-94 28 66 94 Expense Payroll & Benefits $ 1,388,300 60.5% Scholarship Non-Cash Program 3.4% 1.0% 1994-95 20 76 96 Operating Exp. $ 731,000 31.8% 3.3% Program Exp. $ 74,800 3.3% 1995-96 20 84 104 Scholarship $ 78,000 3.4% Non-Cash Exp. $ 24,000 1.0% Operating Payroll 1996-97 20 90 110 Total $ 2,296,100 100% 31.8% 60.5% 20 90 110 Net Income $ (182,300) 1997-98 1998-99 20 90 110 Net Fundraising Income Detail Auction $ 105,500 41.3% Chinook Book 0.8% 1999-00 20 9010 120 Annual Giving $ 91,000 35.6% Run for Wrapping Paper $ 5,000 2.0% the Arts Other Scrip $ 9,000 3.5% 1.6% 15.3% Annual 2000-01 20 90 18 16 144 Giving Run for the Arts $ 4,000 1.6% Scrip 35.6% Chinook Book $ 2,0700 0.8% 3.5% 2001-02 20 90 24 24 158 Other $ 39,000 15.3% Auction Wrapping 41.3% Total $ 255,500 100% Paper 2002-03 20 90 24 38 172 2.0% 2003-04 20 104 25 75 224 2004-05 20 104 25 95 244 2005-06 20 104 25 111 260 275 2006-07 20 104 25 126 target* *target for classroom size is based on Montessori AMI certification criteria for an optimal educational environment Donors 04-05 Annual Giving Donors Belden, Tim and Sue Fletcher Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. and Lucy C. Narda Sherman Bergstrom, Dan and Mina Kung Turk, Farzin and Susie Szabo/Volgyesi family Blevins Cooper, Dena Weed, Ms. Colleen Samuel H. Williamson Associates, Landscape $1001+ Blue, Sheri Welch, Patti and Robert Architects* Alger, Jed and Tanja Blume, Ann Whipps, Jimmy and Merri Bishop, Susan and Peter Brody-Heine, Bruce and Pamela Wolff, Scott and Concetta Schwesinger Wolff Up to $1000 Doubleday, Tanya and Stephen Brower, Court and Peggy MacDonald Zaron, Ed and Venus 24 Hour Fitness Ferguson, Charles and Lore Buffonge, AE Gordon and Kathryn Oleson Zola, Jeffrey and Julie Abbruzzese family Fitzpatrick, Larlyn and David Butler, Eric and Melody Rose Abele, John James, Andrew and Kathryn Salyer Chen, Qihong and Yu Zhang Matching Gifts Ace Hardware Johnson, Becky and Kent Crever, Chris and Kasey Autodesk Adidas Nicholas, Ann and John Dahlstrom, WR and Jerrene Hewlett Packard Allen, Jessica O’Neill, Patrick and Heidi DeLay, Kay and Diane Misar Intel Alotto Gelato Park, Eric and Grace Lee-Park Dooling, Teresa Marsh and McLennan Companies Andersen family Sherman, Debbie Duran, Michael and Margaret Foley Meyer Memorial Trust Andina Wine Bar Sherman, Narda and Ulysses Eismann-Perry, Joan Microsoft Arenz, Amy Sherman, Saul and Devorah Erdeniz, Naz and Marcel Wehrli Nike Argyle Wetsel, Jess and Andrea Favero, Terry and Linda Oracle Artists Reparatory Theater Williamson, Janet and Samuel Felstiner, Mr. and Mrs. William and Gray Rejuvination Atchley, Lyle Ford, Ian and Susan Starbucks Aubergine $501-1000 Fraser, Cynthia and Phil Griffin Synopsys Baca, Yolanda Barnicle, Brendan and Spitzi Frederick, Bruce Barnicle Family Benson, John and Sally Bentley Gannicott, Gordon and Chris Chabre Auction Contributors Beautiful Blossoms Bishop, Mr.