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2010-2011 ANNUAL REPORT OF GIFTS One of my favorite books is called The Passionate of a unique devotion to learning are at the heart of Teacher: A Practical Guide by Robert Fried. This book Presbyterian School. Robert Fried suggests that “of those transformed my life as an educator when I first came teachers who inspired us most, we remember what they across it as a novice teacher in the late 1990’s. It argues cared about, and that they cared about us and the person that teachers who truly want to make a difference in we might become . . . It is this quality of caring about the lives of their students must embody and display one ideas and values, this fascination with the potential for thing: passion . . . “More than knowledge of subject growth within people, this depth and fervor about doing matter. More than a variety of teaching techniques. things well and striving for excellence, that comes the More than being well-organized or friendly or funny or closest to what it means to be a passionate teacher” (17). fair. It’s passion” (16). I am confident as the Headmaster of this terrific school I would bet that each and every one of us could tell that each of our teachers thrives on an abundance of a story right now of one such passionate teacher who this passion, but here I will just give you three examples. awakened in us a desire to learn that we had never Beta teacher, Carrie Steele, shows her passion when before experienced . . . one such passionate teacher who she dresses up as a different character in the books her challenged us to be our best ALL the time—not just in students are studying in order to make those books come his or her classroom . . . one such passionate teacher who alive for her emerging readers. Laurie Robertson, our continues to influence us as parents, and professionals Lower School music teacher, doesn’t let a fire drill keep even today . . . one such passionate teacher who, simply her students from singing: beautiful 3rd grade voices can put, changed our lives. Do you remember that teacher? be heard on the lawn of the School even over the din For me, there are several, but the most notable was a of the screeching fire alarm as students hastily exit the high school English teacher I had named Mitch Billings. building. Finally, Kathy Webb unleashes her passion for 4th Century Eastern European culture on her 7th Above all else, Mr. Billings was a storyteller, a spinner graders by giving them a firsthand look at art, history, of yarns, a raconteur. He was as spellbinding as he was and culture when she takes them on walking tours of the hilarious; he was the most interesting person I had ever local Byzantine Fresco Chapel, the Rothko Chapel, and come in contact with when I entered his Sophomore the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. English class in 1985. His reputation preceded him, but I still found myself wondering why this man of When we receive generous and sacrificial gifts—like such experience, intelligence, and wit was teaching high those to the 2010-2011 record-breaking Annual Fund— school English. Surely, he could be a wealthy entertainer, they go toward supporting the passionate teachers successful statesman, or world traveler if he wanted. But who are at the center of our culture and at the heart of a teacher . . . it seemed to me at the time to be such a our mission. When you invest in our School, you are waste. Today I know that the real waste would have been investing in the passion of our teachers, and we think the if I had never met Mr. Billings, whose passion for my return on that investment is limitless. Thank you again learning instilled a confidence in me that I still possess. for your stalwart support of this good place-where we teach and learn with passion every day. Passionate teachers like Mr. Billings who eschew otherwise lucrative careers outside of education in favor Dr. Mark Carleton, Headmaster

PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL | 5300 Main Street Houston, Texas 77004 | 713-520-0284 | www.pshouston.org ANNUAL REPORT OF GIFTS • 2010-2011

The Annual Fund supports faculty development, technology enhancements, financial aid, the Outdoor Education Campus, the learning commons and program enhancements in every division. Over 450 families and friends of Presbyterian School contributed over $595,000 to the Annual Fund in 2010-2011. Thank you to our dedicated chairs,Nora Dobin and Chris Wolfe, who worked tirelessly to lead the most successful Annual Fund in the history of the school. Thank you also to the committed and hard working Annual Fund Grade Level Committee Members: Allison and Zach Jordan (Alpha), Tameka and Paul Lord (Beta), Polly and Jerry Gauthier (Prekindergarten), Sandy and Will Anderson (Kindergarten), Kim and Rob Clark (First Grade), Lauren and Brock Hudson (Second Grade), Mary and Mark D’Andrea (Third Grade), Julia and Luke Burke (Fourth Grade), Burkely and Tim Herbert (Fifth Grade), Patty and Neil Kallmeyer (Sixth Grade), Stacie and Tim Williamson (Seventh Grade), Julie and David Jenkins and Pilar and Jeff McNear (Eighth Grade).

LANCASTER CIRCLE Brenda and Bob Wempe Cindy and Mark Cook Marcia and Brig Smart Sally Ann and Bill Windle Laura Marsh and Eric Davis Lori and Julien Smythe $10,000 and above Janet and David Wrather Margaret and John Dwyer Cathy and Randy Steward Henrietta Alexander Maureen and Neil Ebaugh Claudia and Alan Stewart Sarah and Ken Fisher HEADMASTER CIRCLE Michelle and Greg Elliott Sheena and Ron Stubbers Polly and Jerry Gauthier $2,500 - $4,999 Carol and Mark Feanny Katherine and Martin Thompson Katherine and Sean Keenan Paula and Magnus Fyhr Lisa and Barron Wallace Kim and David Lindsey Sandy and Will Anderson Amanda and Raul Garcia Carlton Wilde Amy and John Luchsinger Amy and Rob Bryant Karen and Dewey Gonsoulin Stacie and Tim Williamson Janette and Robert McCollum Leia and Clay Carpenter John and Pauline Goodgame Marilyn and Chris Winters Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Mewbourne Mary and Mark D’Andrea Amy and Hart Goodrich Ping Hou and Ronald Zhu Krissi and Taylor Reid Karen and Paul Davis Helen Groves Christine and Andrew Zipper Mary Lynn and Steve Williard Doreen and Jon Fjeld-Hansen Rachel Hadcock Nora Dobin and Chris Wolfe Andrea and Jonas Georgsson Debbie and Bill Hanna HONOR ROLL Lori and Ted Gobillot Catherine and Chris Hanslik $500 - $999 Angie and Ian Hancock Elizabeth and Robert Hendricks Melissa and Rob Henshaw Tracie Renfro and Amber Alonso LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Amy and Cliff Husted Allison and Zach Jordan Burkely and Tim Herbert Hima Kadiyala and Prasad Atluri $5,000-$9,999 Ann and Greg Hill Doretha Banks Mr. and Mrs. John Kennedy, III Irene and Richard Kim Katy and Kevin Holt Mary Es and Richard Beaver Vanessa and Brandon Bailey Hook Family Foundation Holly and Wade Bennett Kristina and O.P. Banks Jodie and Duane King Mary and Wally Knapp Karen Hook King Patty and Hal Bourlon Mollie and Dan Castaneda Dave Jacobs Alanna and Douglas Bree Michelle and Michael Ciaravino Katie Sammons and Terry Lohrenz Lea Aden and Michael Lueck Anuja Jhingran and Naveen Jaggi Prescilla and Riley Burnett Lisa and Canon Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jastrow Joy and Kurt Burr Catherine and Edward Crain Sue and Ted Oldham Sara and Fred Robertson George Jordan Jane and Chris Champion Polina Kyriakides and Jim Crowe Cindy and Kurt Keene Janet and Brad Childers Deb and Cle Dade Ann and Mac Rowe Jenn and Allen Rustay Jessica and Steve Koo Blake Collier Brandye and B.J. Drager Lisa and Tom Kretzschmar Sheila Coogan Christy and Matt Galtney Sarah and Ron Simon Andryea Buggs and Matt Stahlbaum Kristy and Greg Kroencke Dorothy and Ronny Cuenod Linsey and J.D. Hasenbank Pamela and Ed Laborde Jennifer and Jason Dunn Krista and Marc Hensel Michelle and Duncan Stewart Cathy and Patrick Trask Angela and Garry Landowski Mary and John Enerson Laurie and Ace Holley Laura and Lynn Lednicky Mrs. Martha Erwin Lauren and Brock Hudson Donna Ramsay and Neil Wilcox Janna and Adam Zylman Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Lloyd Isabella and Edwin Essandoh Janet and Mark Jacobs Tameka and Paul Lord Nadia Michel and Samer Fakhri Elizabeth and Ed James PANTHER CIRCLE Lisa Ehrlich and Ted Malone Linda Chi and David Ferson Julie and David Jenkins Joanne Mandel Marcela and Ricardo Gonzalez Jane and Bill Joplin $1,000-$2,499 Caren and Mac McKinnie Teandra and Brian Gordon Patty and Neil Kallmeyer Iris and Nathan Allen Kristin and Douglas McWilliams Lois Gulledge Linda and John Kennedy Hanna and Roby Norvell Hawkins Family Foundation Janet and David Lionberger Efua and Victor Ankoma-Sey Dina and Mike Bahramipour Anne Loo and Brad Nyberg Monica and Steven Heal Gretchen and Andrew McFarland Jamie and David Oliver Laura and Denman Heard Pilar and Jeffrey McNear Dejon Banks Beth and Sean Barton Valerie Lewis and Michael O’Reilly Lynn and Bill Herbert Sarah and Jeff McParland Melissa and Perry Padden Kathleen and Robert Holt Katy and Sam Murray Lisa and Phillip Berquist Lisa Mann and Brad Bingham Allison and Tod Penrod Molly and Craig Joyce Jennifer Six and Tom Murphy David Portz Michelle and Alex Juden Amy and David Novelli Laura and Don Black Jennifer and Anthony Bohnert Amy and Eric Powitzky Gayle and Tom Kennedy Waverly and Adam Peakes Mary and Bart Reese Kirsten and Andrew Kienstra Abigail Rodgers and Andy Pickens Heather and Berry Bowen Karen and John Bradshaw Suzanne and Jay Rippeto Christin Kirby Frances and Rick Rambo Lisanne and Jim Rogers Angela and Stephen Koch Rochelle and Jerry Seade Julia and Luke Burke Laura and John Calaway Stephanie and Robert Roman Evalyn and George Krudy Judy and Bret Stanley Melissa and Jamey Rootes Shay and Marc Labbe Jackie Sharbrough/Bruce Taten Laurel and Mark Carleton Kim and Rob Clark Sally Brown and Mark Russ Margaret Symonds and Michael Larkin Susan and Eugene Vaughan Kerry and Eric Sandberg Carter and Bill Lee Kelli and Chris Watson Charisse and Julian Clark Rachel and Scott Clingman Beth and Mark Scimemi Nancy Lenoir

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Naomi and Samuel Lockett Sharon and Tom Copper Andrea and Sean Lawless Barbara and Peter Tsai Kristen and Earl Mangin Candice Craft Jo Leever Debra Tucker Catherine and George Masterson Holly Crantz Florence and John Lewis Kady Van Hook Abigail and Mark Mayo Kathryn and Tod Culwell Yoke Chin Liew Meredith Villafana Lisa and Andrew McCollam Elizabeh and Ed Cummins Judith Ligon Elizabeth and Jose Luis Vittor Mr. and Mrs. William McCulloch Christina and Michael Davidson Richard and Andrea Link Maureen and Richard Wakeland Anya and Kevin McInnis Andrew Davie Rose Lee and Richard Link Luhua Wang Lisa and Brian McLemore Kathleen and Ken Dodgen Rachel Lopez Sherron and Rick Watkins Victoria and Jarrett Minton Elizabeth Dudley Gina and Scot Luther Kathy Webb Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moran Mary and Gary Eaton Lori and Steve Machiorlette Kathy and Glen Wehring Nicola Hubbard and Brett Mudford Grace and Nelson Ebaugh Liana and Tim Madraimov Lynn Jenkins and Steve Weinheimer Elizabeth and George Parker Stefani and Christian Eckman Lindsay Manford Merritt and Ben Westcott Melanie and Michael Parks Alison Edwards Erin and Wyatt Martin Sally and Mark Wheat Hannah and Dustin Reid Tam Huynh and Jeremy Erasmus Pinet McBride Jan Whitehead Kelli and Christopher Rhee Mimi Ervin Marty and J. McCartt Joy Whitenack Elsa Arribas and Edgar Sagel Judith and Thomas Farrell Verna McInnis Karen and Jerry Whyte Rani and Chris Shea Anne and Mark Fiedorek Dr. and Mrs. E.J. Mencer Dr. Judith Wilcox Julia and Sam Shelburne Jenny Filardo Melinda Moak Amy Wilkinson Amy Young and Charles Shumaker Pamela Bailey and Kevin Finkel Gayle Modrall Rhian Williams Melissa and Paul Smith Brittany Flores Casandra and Clyde Moore Elizabeth and Jerry Williamson Stephanie and Cliff Song Janet Fox Emily Moran Mary Wilson Carolyn and Alf Southerland Amy Fox Trish and Rock Morille Helen and Charles Wolfe Lisa and David Stone Mr. and Mrs. Noe Franco Michelle Mota Sandi and Lee Worley Nancy and Andy Talkington Kristin and Brian Frank Peggie Mueller Maria Yang Laura Petersen and Eric Thomas Kelly and Darren Freeman Melissa and Mark Murray Lori Y’Barbo Ronalda and Matthew Washington Danielle and Charles Fridge Raina and Kent Newsome Claire and Farrile Young Kris and Tara Weber David Frischkorn Thuy-Linh Nguyen Deb Zembek Kimberly and Michael Williams Sandy and Rick Ganim Suneeta and Sivanand Nidamarthy Jessica and Jeff Wood Carol and Jonas Garcia Renee and Craig Nunez Jill and Jeff Young DeEtte Garner Carolyn Oldham MATCHING GIFTS Maureen and Richard Garnett Carol and Robert O’Neal Bank of America Catherine (Kelly) Gartner Estrella Ortuno FRIENDS Barclays Capital Allison and Gray Geiselman Robert Padden BG North America LLC Up to $499 Jennifer and Demitri Georgantas Bob Pardue Chevron Humankind Mr. and Mrs. D.O. George Sandy and Will Parsons James Adams Coca-Cola Foundation Erin and Brian Goldman Heidi and Rob Perrotta Goldman Sachs & Co. Victoria Alexander-Trillo Brooke and Marc Graubart Janet and Tim Peters Kim Augenstein John Hancock Financial Services Dwayne Gueno Daniel and Teri Peterson Mariner Energy Charlie Babers Andrea Hanhausen Letitia Plummer Kristi and Jon Baksht Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Scott Hanold Mariana and Cameron Pope The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Jack and Ann Ballard Brooke Harris Mary and Sam Pyne Alvaro Baltodano RenRe Energy Advisors John and Mary Hasenbank Carolyn Matula and James Rebello Spectra Energy Matching Gift Kathy and Dorian Benn Melissa and Erik Hawes Leanne Reeves Erin Benson Allison Hay Kristi Reinertsen and Larry Forehand Sharon and Eric Benstock Susan and Kevin Hedges Georgia and John Rhem Bonnie Berler Barbara Hellums Amanda and Will Rhem Blanca and Jonathan Bianco Tara and Charlie Henke Heather Rittenbery Donna Blackburn Christy Heno Laurie Robertson Megan Blandford Virginia Henricks Debra Baker and Peter Rockrise Karina and Joel Blest Anne Hereford Kris Ross Hope Northrup and Ed Bonura Thaddeus and Linda Herrick April and Chris Ryan Frances Boswell Ryan Hertlein Steve Ryan Kathleen and Jamie Brito Angie Heston Norma Salvador Celeste and Alex Brown Jamil and Carter Higley John Sands Kristin Brown Lisa and Guy Hoffman Elizabeth and David Schlitzberger Julie and Phillip Brunson Jeanne Hoppens Isabel and Claiborne Schmidt Christina Bunting Ann Horne Dargan Schmidt Ellen and Kelley Burch Susan Howard Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schmidt III Sheryl and Frank Burge Wandy and Angus Hughes Sheel Patel and Max Seewann Michelle Busby Kate Hughes Adriana and Antonio Selem Sarah Camillone Carla Isenhower Maria Sigaran Andrea and Donovan Campbell Carolyn and Frank Jacobs Keely and Samuel Smith Philip Cannon Kendal and Kenny Jastrow Amy Smith Ana Maria and Jose Castro Tenesha Jedkins Alyssa Smith Jacqueline Chaltain Ann Williamson Karaffa Latane Stacy Hala and Nizar Charafeddine Danielle and Terry Kernell Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stanley Caroline and Sam Chase Jenny and James Kim Carrie Steele Georgine and Joseph Cheavons Colleen Kimball Michele Sturtevant Simone Chi-Ferson Molly Kingore Chandler and Michael Sulton Mary Pat Christou Gail Kirkconnell Cooper and Ralph Taylor Paige and James Clarke Courtney Knapp Ashlea Taylor Jayne and Dennis Cohan Catherine and Paul Kruppa Kelly Thurber John Compton Montie and Tom Larkin Kara and Sam Trail

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You’ve seen our faculty in our classrooms, offices and hallways, but do you know what they’re up to outside Christy Heno, Head of Early Childhood & Lower School, of Presbyterian School? Read more about how they are attended the 84th Annual Educational Records Bureau developing a passion for what they love and how they have (ERB) Conference in New York. The ERB conference grown professionally during the Fall of 2011. featured a variety of sessions led by industry experts and ERB member schools highlighting the theme, “Journey to Academic Excellence.” Christy received hands-on, real-life ADMINISTRATION & STAFF applications of tools, solutions and educational information to utilize at Presbyterian School. Sarah Camillone, Coordinator of Donor Records & Billing, is currently pursuing a certification at the Leadership Ann Horne, Director of Physical Education & Wellness, Institute for Nonprofit Executives (LINE) offered by Rice served as a member of the ISAS accreditation team in their University Continuing Studies. With this certification, recent visit to Manzano Day School, a PreK-5th grade coed Sarah is learning more about strategic planning, fundraising day school in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ann examined development and how to collecting and evaluating data the school’s areas of P.E., Health Services and Extracurricular for non-profits. Sarah aspires to one day lead a non-profit Clubs. Her input was included as part of ISAS written organization. recommendations and commendations for the Manzano Day School. Philip Cannon, Head of Middle School, served as a member of the Independent School Association of the Southwest Colleen Kimball, Director of Health Services, attended a (ISAS) accreditation team in their recent visit to the conference entitled Life-Threatening Pediatric Emergencies Tesseract School, an Early Childhood-12th Grade coed day given by PESI HealthCare. The conference shared practical school in Phoenix, Arizona. Philip examined the school’s strategies for recognition, management and prevention Middle School, Academic Assessment, Academic Support, of many pediatric traumatic and emergent conditions. Extracurricular Activities, Library Services and Character The content of the conference will include the following: Education programs. His input was included as part of Pediatric Poisonings, Treatment Techniques for Burns, ISAS written recommendations and commendations for the Clinically-Significant Findings on Fractures, Head Injuries, Tesseract School. Spinal Cord Injuries, Respiratory Emergencies, Child Maltreatment and Near Drowning. Dr. Mark Carleton, Headmaster, will attend the Learning & the Brain Conference sponsored by the Harvard Ashlea Taylor, Director of Special Events & Alumni, Graduate School of Education and Massachusetts Institute received her Certification in Comprehensive Fundraising of Technology. He also attended the Annual Elementary Development this fall from Rice University. Ashlea School Heads Association (ESHA) Conference in Florida. completed the two-year course that is designed to provide the ESHA addresses issues of elementary schools concerning education and experience necessary to engage in professional curriculum, techniques of instruction, psychology, fund fundraising. Covering all aspects of nonprofit development, raising and more. Mark serves on the Executive Committee the course helps to hone fundraising skills to provide much for ESHA. Finally, Mark and Academic Dean, Janet Fox, needed resources for nonprofit organizations. also participated in a two week online course, “Online Learning: Developing a Strategic Approach for your School” offered by NAIS. EARLY CHILDHOOD & LOWER SCHOOL

Marty Durden, Athletic Director, is currently working on Donna Blackburn, Science Teacher, has attended the his Doctorate in Sports Management from the United States workshop, “Fine Arts Integration for Student Success in Sports Academy in Daphne, Alabama. Elementary Science” sponsored by Region IV. She is looking

PAGE 4 | THE WINDOW PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL | Family, School and Church United in the Education and Support of Each Child. ANNUAL REPORT OF GIFTS • 2010-2011 forward to attending another workshop on “Patterns in the Project” while Dominique is pursuing a Master of Education Sun, Earth, and Moon Systems” presented by the Harris from the University of St. Thomas. County Department of Education in December.

Jacqui Chaltain, Lower School Art Teacher, is participating MIDDLE SCHOOL in several workshops with the Museum of Fine Arts that stimulate project ideas incorporating art, art history, the Mimi Ervin, 6th Grade Science Teacher, is currently pursuing museum and core academic subject areas. Among the her Master of Science in Teaching from Rice University. All classes she has taken include: New Visions in Landscape of her graduate courses are earth science or astronomy-based. Painting, Learning Through the Arts, Illuminated Books and This fall Mimi is taking Oceanography and Teaching Earth Golden Robes, Secrets of Painting, Decoding Masterpieces and Space Science courses. with Science and History, Tutankhamen, The Golden King and Great Pharoahs, Achieving Abstraction and Teaching Susan Howard, Music Teacher, is attending a teacher’s Twentieth Century Art. workshop at the Houston Grand opera as well as the dress rehearsal of the production of “The Barber of Seville.” Susan Amy Doherty, Beta Teacher, just completed her Masters will be taking fifth grade students to see “The Barber of Degree in Elementary Education at the University of St. Seville” in November. Thomas where she wrote her thesis on the effect of iPads in the Pre-kindergarten classroom. Peggie Mueller, 8th Grade Science Teacher, will attend the National Science Teacher’s Association (NSTA) conference Mary Lasley and Gayle Modrall, Learning Commons on science education in New Orleans. The conference team Faculty, are working towards their 21st Century Educator has built an outstanding program around the theme of Certifications through the Texas Computer Educator’s Science: Eye on Our Future, with the strands of “Crafting a Association (TCEA). As part of TCEA’s certification, College-ready and Career STEM Workforce for the Future,” Mary and Gayle have taken a course on “Cyber Safety and “Leveraging Multidimensional Resources to Enhance 21st- Security.” They are currently participating in an ongoing Century Learning,” and “Sustaining Science Success for All course entitled, “Problem Based Learning and Project Based Students.” Learning.” Both Mary and Gayle will complete a final project that encompasses ideas and information about 21st Century Jenny Filardo, Learning Commons Faculty, is working education learned in their courses. towards her 21st Century Educator Certification through the Texas Computer Educator’s Association (TCEA). As Leanne Reeves, Prekindergarten Teacher, is teaching an part of her certification, Jenny has taken a course on “Cyber evening course for the College of Education at the University Safety and Security.” She is also participating in an ongoing of Houston. Her course, “Prekindergarten Curriculum and course entitled, “Problem Based Learning and Project Based Instruction” (CUIN 3316), covers everything from applying Learning.” In addition, Jenny is participating in a webinar theories to practice, children with special needs, and effective on “True Tech Integration” and “21st Century Skills.” She teaching and curriculum development. Leanne currently has will complete a final project that encompasses ideas and 57 students who are in the first part of their student teaching information about 21st Century education learned in her program, known as QUEST, at the University of Houston. coursework.

Carrie Steele, Beta Teacher, is participating in the residency program at the Rice School of Literacy with the “School Literacy and Culture Project.”

Claire Tipps and Dominique Young, Alpha Teachers, are both advancing their knowledge of early childhood education. Claire is participating in the residency program at the Rice School of Literacy with the “School Literacy and Culture

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Birthday Book Club enables families to create a very special birthday remembrance for children at Presbyterian School. Over 140 families participated in the Birthday Book Club, which contributed over $10,000 to the school libraries. Each child honored receives a bookplate acknowledgement in a new book purchased for the library. Thank you to the following parents and grandparents:

Donna Allen Doreen and Jon Fjeld-Hansen Rose Lee and Richard Link Freda and Christer Rundlof Iris and Nathan Allen Ruth Ann and Chuck Forbes Kimberly and David Lindsey Barbara Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Armistead Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fridge Loretta and Tommy Lyoyd Diane and Jack Sammons Betty and Richard Armstrong Debbi and Eric Gadin Virginia and Dan Loganbill Harriet and Stanley Seren Lavon and Willie Ballard Christy and Matt Galtney Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lee Sarah and Ron Simon Mr. and Mrs. Oscar P. Banks Joy and Al Garnett Ellyn and Gregory MacConnell Dr. and Mrs. Paul Simons Mary Es and Richard Beaver Mr. and Mrs. William Kernan Gayden Diane and Albert Madeley Mr. and Mrs. Kennard Smart Dolores Bellfore Allison and Tog George Ted Malone and Lisa Ehrlich Marcia and Brig Smart Linda and Charles Bianco Andrea and Jonas Georgsson Mariquita Masterson Amy and Jeff Smith Blanca & Jonathan Bianco Karen and Dewey Gonsoulin Catherine and George Masterson Mr. & Mrs. David Smyth Lisa Mann and Bradley Bingham Beth and Tom Goodgame Veronica and Fred Matula Judy and Brett Stanley Mary and Robert Black Catherine and Chris Hanslik Cheri and Paul McConnell Glynn & Peter Starling Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bohinsky Mary and John Hasenbank Ann and Bill McCulloch Dana and Bill Steward Jennifer and Anthony Bohnert Monica and Steven Heal Gretchen and Andrew McFarland Mary and Doug Stewart Karen and John Bradshaw Mr. & Mrs. Michael Healy Verna McInnis Michele and Duncan Stewart Phyllis and Sheldon Braverman Joyce Hedges Anya and Kevin McInnis Michele and John Sturtevant Alanna and Douglas Bree Mr and Mrs Robert G Hester Kathryn and David McKinnie Jackie Sharbough/Bruce Taten Gloria and Mike Brown Jamil and Carter Higley Linda and Jim McKnight Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Thompson Amy and Robert Bryant Bette Jo and Frank Hill Muffy and Alexander McLanahan Susan and Monty Townsend Julia and Luke Burke Sue Holzhauser Sarah and Jeff McParland Rebecca and Melvin Trail Laura and John Calaway Joanne and Harold Hook Nancy and David McWilliams Caroline and John Trask Maureen Carleton Janelle and Warren Houseworth Diane and Bob Sternenberg Elizabeth Tyler Leia and Clay Carpenter Wandy and Angus Hughes Dr. & Mrs. Ernest Mercer Dr. and Mrs. Jon Tyson Preston Carroll Sally and Stephen Jacobe Mary Mitchell Mary Lynn and David Vaughan Edelia and Dan Castaneda Carolyn and Frank Jacobs Anthea and Tom Moran Priscilla Wallace Hala and Nizar Charafeddine Janet and Mark Jacobs Mary E Murphy Sue and Jim Watson Janet and Brad Childers Elizabeth and Ed James Thomas Murphy and Jennifer Six Kathy and Glenn Wehring Pam and Jerry Ciaravino Kendal and Kenneth Jastrow Hope Northrup and Ed Bonura Brenda and Bob Wempe Lisa and Canon Coleman Barbara Johanson Amy and David Novelli Mr. and Mrs. Bill Westcott Mr. & Mrs. John Comptom Kathryn Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nyberg Toni and Buddy Wheeler Norma and F.P. Coogan Nancee Jones Mrs. Thomas O’Brien Betsy and Bud White Jackie Cook Mr. and Mrs. John Patrick Keenan Maureen O’Driscoll-Levy Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Whyte Marguerite Corcoran Shirley and Richard Kennedy Carolyn Oldham Judith Wilcox Charlotte and Jesse Couch Nancy and Raymond Kerr Michael O’Reilly and Val Lewis Neil Wilcox and Donna Ramsey-Wilcox Catherine and Edward Crain Dr. and Mrs. Randy Kienstra Mr. and Mrs. Bruce G. Parent Elizabeth and GR Williams Emily and Holcombe Crosswell Mr. and Mrs. David Kim Dr. and Mrs. Dale Peterson Sally Ann and Bill Windle Deb and Cle Dade James Crowe and Poplina Kyriakides Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Pirtle Mr. and Mrs. James Worley Karen and Paul Davis Micheline and Gil Labbe Norma Porter Janet and J. David Wrather Lucille and Ade DeHaan Shay and Marc Labbe Gloria and James Rebello Janet Wright Mrs. Joseph Delaney Joni and Jerry Landon Hannah and Dustin Reid Jill and Jeff Young Alyce and Glenn Dicken Gaye and Dick Landry Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Rhee Xiaorong Zhu and Ping Hou Mary and Gary Eaton Michael Larkin and Margaret Symonds Ellen Rienstra Christine and Andrew Zipper Mary and John Enerson Martha Lebovitz Suzanne and Jay Rippeto Edwin Essandoh and Isabella Gyening Nancy LeNoir Dorothy Laborde Sue and Mike Eubanks Mr. and Mrs. John H. Lindsey Mac Rowe

Special Gifts are received each year from individuals and corporations. These gifts fund various needs of the school, ranging from athletics to the learning commons to financial aid. We are thankful for the businesses in our greater community who join with us in supporting and promoting our mission.

Artsonia Sally and Stephen Jacobe Jenn and Allen Rustay Barnes and Noble Booksellers Kroger The Symonds Foundation/Margaret Symonds and The Bauer Foundation Dr. and Mrs. John Wm. Lancaster Michael Larkin Debbie and Ted Bergeron Carter and Bill Lee Target Box Tops for Education Kim and David Lindsey Debbie and Mark Thompson Laura and John Calaway Catherine and George Masterson Mr. and Mrs. Eugene H. Vaughan Chick-fil-A Sue Mills Liz and Jose Luis Vittor Kevin Finkel and Pam Bailey Permanent Funds Committee of First Presbyterian Marty and Carlton Wilde Janet and Jack Fox Church Tim Williamson Kelly Gartner Safeway, Inc. David and Willa Grace Wynne Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Hamman School House Partners, LLC. Lauren and Brock Hudson St. Joseph Medical Center

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The Bauer Foundation granted $25,000 to Presbyterian School for a yearlong, interdisciplinary study of the “Stars and Planets” for Alpha-8th grade students. Each grade level will focus on a topic within “Stars and Planets” during the 2011-2012 school year.

Early Childhood - Earth Kindergarten - The Sun 1st Grade - Constellations 2nd Grade - The Moon 3rd Grade - Study of the Solar System and Planets SAVE THE DATE for Presbyterian School’s “A Starry, 4th Grade - Harnessing the Power of the Stars Starry Night” on February 21, 2012. All students and their families are invited to come to the Outdoor 5th Grade - Navigating by Stars Education Campus for an evening under the stars. 6th Grade - The Moon 7th Grade - Life in Space Be on the lookout for more information on this event. 8th Grade - Space Missions We look forward to having these outdoor features: • Presentations by an Astronaut and Astronomer • Telescope viewing of the night sky by the Fort Bend Teachers are intentionally developing student activities Astronomy Club and experiences within their “Stars and Planets” topic, • Portable planetarium with program for young children including: • Scaled model of solar system set up on the large field • Building Solar Powered Cars with test drive • A scale to calculate student weight on other planets • Rocket Day (building rockets, tracking launch • “Stars and Planets”discovery activities • Student work featuring “Stars and Planets” projects and distance traveled, creating Hertzprung-Russell Diagrams, analyzing data) • Demonstrating Plate Tectonics on the Moon (compare and contrast to Earth plates movement) • Creating Moon Rock Dig at the Outdoor Education Campus Kindergarten • Making and Using Sun Dial students are engaging in a yearlong hands-on While the Outdoor Education Campus has been discovery of the the central location for most of the student activities effects of the sun. facilitated by this grant, off-campus field trips have also Pictured to the left been planned to visit NASA, the Houston Museum of are students, Jack Natural Science and the Challenger Center at George McKinnie and Ava Observatory. Oliver, examining how shadows are made from their bodies blocking the sun’s rays.

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The Carnival was a huge success, featuring 10 giant inflatables, 15 Fun Fair Games, Cake Walk, Karaoke, face painting, a rock climbing wall, Art Car and iPad Raffles, trike rides, 5 & Dime store and sweets galore! This exciting new event raised over $70,000 for the school’s operating fund. From volunteering to work a booth to selling raffle tickets to underwriting, we want to thank all the parents, teachers and administrators in the school community who participated. Thank you especially to our Carnival Co-chairs, Cathy Trask and Deb Dade, for their incredible vision and execution of this first-time event.

CARNIVAL CHAIRS The Simon Family The Gonzalez Family The Dustin Reid Family Deb Dade The Wilcox Family The Hanslik Family The Eckman Family Cathy Trask The Hawes Family The Farrell Family The Heal Family Family Dermatology TRANSPORTATION The Holley Family The Georgsson Family CARNIVAL LEADERSHIP SPONSORS The Kroencke Family The Gobillot Family TEAM $1,000 The Lueck Family The Gonsoulin Family The Kyriakides- Crowe Family The Malone Family The Hill Family Sandy Anderson The McCulloch and Young Families/ The Matula-Rebello Family The Hudson Family Holly Bennett MacIntyre and McCulloch LLP The McFarland Family The Jordan Family Amy Bryant The O’Reilly Family The Moran Family The Keenan Family Leia & Clay Carpenter The Mudford/Hubbard Family Ms. Mary Knapp Lisa Coleman The Nyberg Family/ Watermill Express The Koch Family Elizabeth Cummins ADVERTISEMENT/ The Richard Kim Family The Landowski Family Michelle Elliott DESIGN SPONSOR The Rippeto Family Victoria Minton/ Martha Turner Judy Farrell $500 The Rowe Family Properties Amanda Garcia The Trask Family The Russ Family The Nidamarthy Family Catherine Hanslik The Rustay Family The Peakes Family Melissa Henshaw The Stanley Family The Raul Garcia Family Irene Kim CLEAN-UP SPONSOR The Wempe Family The Schlitzberger Family Steve Koch $500 The Windle Family The Stanley Family Gina Luther The Burr Family/ AJ’s Landscaping and The Steward Family Victoria Minton Design The Wempe Family Judy Stanley PAVILION DINING AREA The Westcott Family SPONSORS The Williams Family ENTERTAINMENT FUN RUN SPONSORS $250 The Windle Family SPONSOR $500 The Bianco Family The Zylman Family $2,000 The Jacobs Family The Galtney Family Gayle Kennedy/ Keller Williams Realty The Gulledge Family The Keenan Family The Oldham Family The Penrod Family ADDITIONAL DONORS The Stone Family The Calaway Family FOOD SPONSOR The Wrather Family The Crain Family $2,000 T-SHIRT SPONSOR The Goodgame Family $500 The Goodrich Family The Stewart Family/ Texas Citizens The Allen Family CARNIVAL VENUE The Jacobe Family Bank The Scimemi Family SPONSORS The John Hancock Family $250 The Juden Family INFLATABLE SPONSOR The Bree Family The Labbe Family $2,000 PREMIUM BOOTH The Dwyer Family The McParland Family SPONSORS The Hedges Family The Watson Family $500 The Paul Smith Family The Bailey Family The Smart Family RAFFLE PRIZE The Beaver Family The Wallace Family SPONSORS The Bingham Family/ Bingham, Mann, $1,000 House & Gibson The Bradshaw Family BOOTH SPONSORS The Burke Family The Chi-Ferson Family $250 The D’Andrea Family/ Gulf Coast The Coleman Family The Bennett Family Cancer and Diagnostic The Dade Family The Burge Family/ Beautique Spa The Novelli Family The Gauthier Family The Castaneda Family The Russ Family The Georgsson Family The Cordill Family

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Parents of Presbyterian School Students (POPSS) organizes and implements special events throughout the year for the Presbyterian School community. Book Fair, Christmas Workshop, Field Day, Rodeo Day and Uniform Resale are just a few of the activities supported by POPSS. All parents are automatically members of this organization and pay no fees to join. A network of homeroom parents is also organized each year by POPSS to support teachers and the educational program. Thank you to all our parents who volunteer their time to support the school through POPSS. Thank you also to the following POPSS executive team, committee chairs and homeroom/advisory parents who led and coordinated our volunteer efforts.

EXECUTIVE Concessions Servant Leadership Support TEAM Debbie Hanna Kim Clark 4th Grade Mary Reese Angela Landowski (Bunting) President Early Childhood Play Day Danielle Kernell (Hereford) Mary Enerson Vanessa Bailey School Pictures Catherine Hanslik Angela Landowski 5th Grade President-Elect Anya McInnis (Lead) Anya McInnis Faculty Appreciation Uniform Resale Jayne Cohan Joy Burr Laura Black Tara Henke Vice President, Early Childhood Laura Calaway Jackie Sharbrough Gina Luther Krista Hensel Field Day 6th Grade Vice President, Lower School Clay Carpenter Jennifer Robinson (Lead) Wandy Hughes Deb Dade HOMEROOM/ Maureen Garnett ADVISORY PARENTS Lori Gobillot Vice President, Middle School Grade Level Dinners Donna Wilcox Charisse Clark Katherine Keenan Alpha Janet Wrather Judy Farrell Secretary / Treasurer Grandparents Day Chandler Sulton 7th Grade Debbi Gadin Michelle Ciaravino Lisa Kretzschmar (Lead) isa Coleman Beta Charlane Brady Andryea Stahlbaum (Benson) Kyra Link Hearing and Vision Vanessa Bailey (Gulledge) Raina Newsome COMMITTEE Michelle Elliott Lisa Louck and Kevin Hedges Lisa Wallace CHAIRS Sue Oldham (Steele) 8th Grade Admission Advocates Library Assistance PreKindergarten Sharon Copper (Lead) Paige Clark Erin Martin Caroline Chase (Manford) Nicki Hubbard Andryea Stahlbaum Carolyn Matula Isabel Schmidt (Manford) Pilar McNear Janet Wrather Iris Allen (Reeves) Loyalty Programs Marketing Caren McKinnie (Reeves) Alumni Liaison Melissa Smith Suzanne Rippeto Kindergarten MS Ice Skating Party Jane Champion (Christou/Babers) Art Guild Kristin McWilliams (5th/6th) Allison Penrod (Christou/Babers) Kelli Watson Sherron Watkins (5th/6th) April Ryan (Kirkconnell/Hoppens) Janna Zylman Lilly King (7th/8th) Kristi Baksht (Kirkconnell/Hoppens) Jim Rogers (7th/8th) Bulletin Board 1st Grade Celeste Brown MS 8th Grade Musical Carolyn Matula (Blandford) Deb Zembeck Lynn Herbert Melissa Rootes (Hadcock)

Book Fair Photography Workgroup 2nd Grade Ann Hill Kara Trail Valerae Lewis (Gartner) Katy Murray Kristi Reinertsen (Harris) Rodeo Day Christmas Workshop Kristin Frank 3rd Grade Danielle Fridge Allison Jordan Pamela Laborde (Fox) Caren McKinnie Irene Kim Staci Williamson (Henricks)

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PREPARING FOR YOUR HOLIDAY FEAST?

Shop at Kroger or Randalls Shop at The Tasting Room or Max’s Wine Dive Presbyterian School will receive a percentage Presbyterian School will receive 10% of your of your purchases if you link your Kroger purchases. Stop by 10 Oakdale to pick up a wine card Plus Card and Randalls Remarkable Card to linked to Presbyterian School to use at the Tasting Presbyterian School. Room and Max’s Wine Dive.

SHOPPING ON BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAY?

Visit Amazon.com Get to Amazon.com through the Amazon search portal on the Presbyterian School website (Support PS > Loyalty Programs). Presbyterian School will receive a portion of the proceeds of your Amazon purchases. In order to receive credit on your Amazon purchase, you must utilize this search bar portal to get to Amazon.com.

LOOKING FOR A PERSONAL GIFT OR A STOCKING STUFFER?

Buy your child’s artwork on Artsonia.com Artsonia is a website where the POPSS Art Guild uploads student artwork. Students and parents can view the artwork as well as order items such as magnets, ornaments, t-shirts, stationery, etc. Presbyterian School will receive a percentage of your purchases placed on Artsonia.com.

Buy a Presbyterian School gift Sport the Presbyterian School look wherever you go! Merchandise available online includes apparel, hair accessories, hats, key chains, Marye Kelley products, stadium seats, spirit merchandise, Tervis Tumblers, totes and water bottles. There is something for both children and adults! Go to the school website (Campus Life > School Store) to place an order.

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I would like to renew my support of Presbyterian School through the 2011-2012 Annual Fund.

I/We will support Presbyterian School with a gift of $______2010-2011 REVENUES Name:______

Address ______

City ______State ______Zip______

Signature:______Date: ______

I/We prefer to remain anonymous in school publications YES NO

DONOR LEVELS: Please indicate level of giving ______* Lancaster Circle ($10,000 and above) ______*Leadership Circle ($5,000 - $9,999) ______Headmaster Circle ($2,500 - $4,999) ______Panther Circle ($1,000 - $2,499) ______Honor Roll ($500 - $999) ______Friends (up to $499) * Donors who give $5,000 or more are recognized as members of The Leadership Council

METHOD OF PAYMENT:

Online credit card payment at www.pshouston.org. 2010-2011 EXPENSES Click on the Support PS tab for the “Give a Gift Online” link.

Check made payable to Presbyterian School.

I will pay the donation in the following installments, payable in full by June 30, 2012. (pledge reminders will be mailed in December, March and June).

Amount: ______Date:______

Amount: ______Date:______

Amount: ______Date:______

For questions, please contact Frances Boswell, Director of Annual Fund and Volunteers at 713-620-6372 or [email protected].

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the listings in this Annual Report of Gifts. We regret and apologize for any inadvertent errors or omissions and ask that the corrected information be given to: For more information on the School’s current financial The Development Office of Presbyterian School reports, please go to the school website at 5300 Main Street Houston, Texas 77004 www.pshouston.org (About PS > Financial Report).

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