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2010 - 2011 A N N U A L R E P O RT O F G I F T S One of my favorite books is called The Passionate Teacher: A Practical Guide by Robert Fried. This book transformed my life as an educator when I first came across it as a novice teacher in the late 1990’s. It argues that teachers who truly want to make a difference in the lives of their students must embody and display one thing: passion . . . “More than knowledge of subject matter. More than a variety of teaching techniques. More than being well-organized or friendly or funny or fair. It’s passion” (16). I would bet that each and every one of us could tell a story right now of one such passionate teacher who awakened in us a desire to learn that we had never before experienced . . . one such passionate teacher who challenged us to be our best ALL the time—not just in his or her classroom . . . one such passionate teacher who continues to influence us as parents, and professionals even today . . . one such passionate teacher who, simply put, changed our lives. Do you remember that teacher? For me, there are several, but the most notable was a high school English teacher I had named Mitch Billings. Above all else, Mr. Billings was a storyteller, a spinner of yarns, a raconteur. He was as spellbinding as he was hilarious; he was the most interesting person I had ever come in contact with when I entered his Sophomore English class in 1985. His reputation preceded him, but I still found myself wondering why this man of such experience, intelligence, and wit was teaching high school English. Surely, he could be a wealthy entertainer, successful statesman, or world traveler if he wanted. But a teacher . . . it seemed to me at the time to be such a waste. Today I know that the real waste would have been if I had never met Mr. Billings, whose passion for my learning instilled a confidence in me that I still possess. Passionate teachers like Mr. Billings who eschew otherwise lucrative careers outside of education in favor

of a unique devotion to learning are at the heart of Presbyterian School. Robert Fried suggests that “of those teachers who inspired us most, we remember what they cared about, and that they cared about us and the person we might become . . . It is this quality of caring about ideas and values, this fascination with the potential for growth within people, this depth and fervor about doing things well and striving for excellence, that comes the closest to what it means to be a passionate teacher” (17). I am confident as the Headmaster of this terrific school that each of our teachers thrives on an abundance of this passion, but here I will just give you three examples. Beta teacher, Carrie Steele, shows her passion when she dresses up as a different character in the books her students are studying in order to make those books come alive for her emerging readers. Laurie Robertson, our Lower School music teacher, doesn’t let a fire drill keep her students from singing: beautiful 3rd grade voices can be heard on the lawn of the School even over the din of the screeching fire alarm as students hastily exit the building. Finally, Kathy Webb unleashes her passion for 4th Century Eastern European culture on her 7th graders by giving them a firsthand look at art, history, and culture when she takes them on walking tours of the local Byzantine Fresco Chapel, the Rothko Chapel, and the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. When we receive generous and sacrificial gifts—like those to the 2010-2011 record-breaking Annual Fund— they go toward supporting the passionate teachers who are at the center of our culture and at the heart of our mission. When you invest in our School, you are investing in the passion of our teachers, and we think the return on that investment is limitless. Thank you again for your stalwart support of this good place-where we teach and learn with passion every day. Dr. Mark Carleton, Headmaster

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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).

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Henrietta Alexander Sarah and Ken Fisher Polly and Jerry Gauthier Katherine and Sean Keenan Kim and David Lindsey Amy and John Luchsinger Janette and Robert McCollum Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Mewbourne Krissi and Taylor Reid Mary Lynn and Steve Williard Nora Dobin and Chris Wolfe

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LEADERSHIP CIRCLE $5,000-$9,999 Vanessa and Brandon Bailey Kristina and O.P. Banks Mollie and Dan Castaneda Michelle and Michael Ciaravino Lisa and Canon Coleman Catherine and Edward Crain Polina Kyriakides and Jim Crowe Deb and Cle Dade Brandye and B.J. Drager Christy and Matt Galtney Linsey and J.D. Hasenbank Krista and Marc Hensel Laurie and Ace Holley Lauren and Brock Hudson Janet and Mark Jacobs Elizabeth and Ed James Julie and David Jenkins Jane and Bill Joplin Patty and Neil Kallmeyer Linda and John Kennedy Janet and David Lionberger Gretchen and Andrew McFarland Pilar and Jeffrey McNear Sarah and Jeff McParland Katy and Sam Murray Jennifer Six and Tom Murphy Amy and David Novelli Waverly and Adam Peakes Abigail Rodgers and Andy Pickens Frances and Rick Rambo Rochelle and Jerry Seade Judy and Bret Stanley Jackie Sharbrough/Bruce Taten Susan and Eugene Vaughan Kelli and Chris Watson

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PANTHER CIRCLE $1,000-$2,499 Iris and Nathan Allen Efua and Victor Ankoma-Sey Dina and Mike Bahramipour Dejon Banks Beth and Sean Barton Lisa and Phillip Berquist Lisa Mann and Brad Bingham Laura and Don Black Jennifer and Anthony Bohnert Heather and Berry Bowen Karen and John Bradshaw Julia and Luke Burke Laura and John Calaway Laurel and Mark Carleton Kim and Rob Clark Charisse and Julian Clark Rachel and Scott Clingman

Cindy and Mark Cook Laura Marsh and Eric Davis Margaret and John Dwyer Maureen and Neil Ebaugh Michelle and Greg Elliott Carol and Mark Feanny Paula and Magnus Fyhr Amanda and Raul Garcia Karen and Dewey Gonsoulin John and Pauline Goodgame Amy and Hart Goodrich Helen Groves Rachel Hadcock Debbie and Bill Hanna Catherine and Chris Hanslik Elizabeth and Robert Hendricks Melissa and Rob Henshaw Burkely and Tim Herbert Ann and Greg Hill Katy and Kevin Holt Hook Family Foundation Karen Hook King Dave Jacobs Anuja Jhingran and Naveen Jaggi Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jastrow George Jordan Cindy and Kurt Keene Jessica and Steve Koo Lisa and Tom Kretzschmar Kristy and Greg Kroencke Pamela and Ed Laborde Angela and Garry Landowski Laura and Lynn Lednicky Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Lloyd Tameka and Paul Lord Lisa Ehrlich and Ted Malone Joanne Mandel Caren and Mac McKinnie Kristin and Douglas McWilliams Hanna and Roby Norvell Anne Loo and Brad Nyberg Jamie and David Oliver Valerie Lewis and Michael O’Reilly Melissa and Perry Padden Allison and Tod Penrod David Portz Amy and Eric Powitzky Mary and Bart Reese Suzanne and Jay Rippeto Lisanne and Jim Rogers Stephanie and Robert Roman Melissa and Jamey Rootes Sally Brown and Mark Russ Kerry and Eric Sandberg Beth and Mark Scimemi

Marcia and Brig Smart Lori and Julien Smythe Cathy and Randy Steward Claudia and Alan Stewart Sheena and Ron Stubbers Katherine and Martin Thompson Lisa and Barron Wallace Carlton Wilde Stacie and Tim Williamson Marilyn and Chris Winters Ping Hou and Ronald Zhu Christine and Andrew Zipper

HONOR ROLL $500 - $999 Tracie Renfro and Amber Alonso Hima Kadiyala and Prasad Atluri Doretha Banks Mary Es and Richard Beaver Holly and Wade Bennett Patty and Hal Bourlon Alanna and Douglas Bree Prescilla and Riley Burnett Joy and Kurt Burr Jane and Chris Champion Janet and Brad Childers Blake Collier Sheila Coogan Dorothy and Ronny Cuenod Jennifer and Jason Dunn Mary and John Enerson Mrs. Martha Erwin Isabella and Edwin Essandoh Nadia Michel and Samer Fakhri Linda Chi and David Ferson Marcela and Ricardo Gonzalez Teandra and Brian Gordon Lois Gulledge Hawkins Family Foundation Monica and Steven Heal Laura and Denman Heard Lynn and Bill Herbert Kathleen and Robert Holt Molly and Craig Joyce Michelle and Alex Juden Gayle and Tom Kennedy Kirsten and Andrew Kienstra Christin Kirby Angela and Stephen Koch Evalyn and George Krudy Shay and Marc Labbe Margaret Symonds and Michael Larkin Carter and Bill Lee Nancy Lenoir

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Naomi and Samuel Lockett Kristen and Earl Mangin Catherine and George Masterson Abigail and Mark Mayo Lisa and Andrew McCollam Mr. and Mrs. William McCulloch Anya and Kevin McInnis Lisa and Brian McLemore Victoria and Jarrett Minton Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moran Nicola Hubbard and Brett Mudford Elizabeth and George Parker Melanie and Michael Parks Hannah and Dustin Reid Kelli and Christopher Rhee Elsa Arribas and Edgar Sagel Rani and Chris Shea Julia and Sam Shelburne Amy Young and Charles Shumaker Melissa and Paul Smith Stephanie and Cliff Song Carolyn and Alf Southerland Lisa and David Stone Nancy and Andy Talkington Laura Petersen and Eric Thomas Ronalda and Matthew Washington Kris and Tara Weber Kimberly and Michael Williams Jessica and Jeff Wood Jill and Jeff Young

FRIENDS Up to $499 James Adams Victoria Alexander-Trillo Kim Augenstein Charlie Babers Kristi and Jon Baksht Jack and Ann Ballard Alvaro Baltodano Kathy and Dorian Benn Erin Benson Sharon and Eric Benstock Bonnie Berler Blanca and Jonathan Bianco Donna Blackburn Megan Blandford Karina and Joel Blest Hope Northrup and Ed Bonura Frances Boswell Kathleen and Jamie Brito Celeste and Alex Brown Kristin Brown Julie and Phillip Brunson Christina Bunting Ellen and Kelley Burch Sheryl and Frank Burge Michelle Busby Sarah Camillone Andrea and Donovan Campbell Philip Cannon Ana Maria and Jose Castro Jacqueline Chaltain Hala and Nizar Charafeddine Caroline and Sam Chase Georgine and Joseph Cheavons Simone Chi-Ferson Mary Pat Christou Paige and James Clarke Jayne and Dennis Cohan John Compton

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Barbara and Peter Tsai Debra Tucker Kady Van Hook Meredith Villafana Elizabeth and Jose Luis Vittor Maureen and Richard Wakeland Luhua Wang Sherron and Rick Watkins Kathy Webb Kathy and Glen Wehring Lynn Jenkins and Steve Weinheimer Merritt and Ben Westcott Sally and Mark Wheat Jan Whitehead Joy Whitenack Karen and Jerry Whyte Dr. Judith Wilcox Amy Wilkinson Rhian Williams Elizabeth and Jerry Williamson Mary Wilson Helen and Charles Wolfe Sandi and Lee Worley Maria Yang Lori Y’Barbo Claire and Farrile Young Deb Zembek

MATCHING GIFTS Bank of America Barclays Capital BG North America LLC Chevron Humankind Coca-Cola Foundation Goldman Sachs & Co. John Hancock Financial Services Mariner Energy Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation RenRe Energy Advisors Spectra Energy Matching Gift

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Spotlight on our Faculty You’ve seen our faculty in our classrooms, offices and hallways, but do you know what they’re up to outside of Presbyterian School? Read more about how they are developing a passion for what they love and how they have grown professionally during the Fall of 2011. ADMINISTRATION & STAFF Sarah Camillone, Coordinator of Donor Records & Billing, is currently pursuing a certification at the Leadership Institute for Nonprofit Executives (LINE) offered by Rice University Continuing Studies. With this certification, Sarah is learning more about strategic planning, fundraising development and how to collecting and evaluating data for non-profits. Sarah aspires to one day lead a non-profit organization. Philip Cannon, Head of Middle School, served as a member of the Independent School Association of the Southwest (ISAS) accreditation team in their recent visit to the Tesseract School, an Early Childhood-12th Grade coed day school in Phoenix, Arizona. Philip examined the school’s Middle School, Academic Assessment, Academic Support, Extracurricular Activities, Library Services and Character Education programs. His input was included as part of ISAS written recommendations and commendations for the Tesseract School. Dr. Mark Carleton, Headmaster, will attend the Learning & the Brain Conference sponsored by the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He also attended the Annual Elementary School Heads Association (ESHA) Conference in Florida. ESHA addresses issues of elementary schools concerning curriculum, techniques of instruction, psychology, fund raising and more. Mark serves on the Executive Committee for ESHA. Finally, Mark and Academic Dean, Janet Fox, also participated in a two week online course, “Online Learning: Developing a Strategic Approach for your School” offered by NAIS. Marty Durden, Athletic Director, is currently working on his Doctorate in Sports Management from the United States Sports Academy in Daphne, Alabama. PAGE 4 |

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Christy Heno, Head of Early Childhood & Lower School, attended the 84th Annual Educational Records Bureau (ERB) Conference in New York. The ERB conference 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 applications of tools, solutions and educational information to utilize at Presbyterian School. Ann Horne, Director of Physical Education & Wellness, served as a member of the ISAS accreditation team in their recent visit to Manzano Day School, a PreK-5th grade coed day school in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ann examined the school’s areas of P.E., Health Services and Extracurricular Clubs. Her input was included as part of ISAS written recommendations and commendations for the Manzano Day School. Colleen Kimball, Director of Health Services, attended a conference entitled Life-Threatening Pediatric Emergencies given by PESI HealthCare. The conference shared practical strategies for recognition, management and prevention of many pediatric traumatic and emergent conditions. The content of the conference will include the following: Pediatric Poisonings, Treatment Techniques for Burns, Clinically-Significant Findings on Fractures, Head Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, Respiratory Emergencies, Child Maltreatment and Near Drowning. Ashlea Taylor, Director of Special Events & Alumni, received her Certification in Comprehensive Fundraising Development this fall from Rice University. Ashlea completed the two-year course that is designed to provide the education and experience necessary to engage in professional fundraising. Covering all aspects of nonprofit development, the course helps to hone fundraising skills to provide much needed resources for nonprofit organizations. EARLY CHILDHOOD & LOWER SCHOOL Donna Blackburn, Science Teacher, has attended the workshop, “Fine Arts Integration for Student Success in Elementary Science” sponsored by Region IV. She is looking

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forward to attending another workshop on “Patterns in the Sun, Earth, and Moon Systems” presented by the Harris County Department of Education in December.

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Jacqui Chaltain, Lower School Art Teacher, is participating in several workshops with the Museum of Fine Arts that stimulate project ideas incorporating art, art history, the museum and core academic subject areas. Among the classes she has taken include: New Visions in Landscape Painting, Learning Through the Arts, Illuminated Books and Golden Robes, Secrets of Painting, Decoding Masterpieces with Science and History, Tutankhamen, The Golden King and Great Pharoahs, Achieving Abstraction and Teaching Twentieth Century Art.

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Amy Doherty, Beta Teacher, just completed her Masters Degree in Elementary Education at the University of St. Thomas where she wrote her thesis on the effect of iPads in the Pre-kindergarten classroom. Mary Lasley and Gayle Modrall, Learning Commons Faculty, are working towards their 21st Century Educator Certifications through the Texas Computer Educator’s Association (TCEA). As part of TCEA’s certification, Mary and Gayle have taken a course on “Cyber Safety and Security.” They are currently participating in an ongoing course entitled, “Problem Based Learning and Project Based Learning.” Both Mary and Gayle will complete a final project that encompasses ideas and information about 21st Century education learned in their courses. Leanne Reeves, Prekindergarten Teacher, is teaching an evening course for the College of Education at the University of Houston. Her course, “Prekindergarten Curriculum and Instruction” (CUIN 3316), covers everything from applying theories to practice, children with special needs, and effective teaching and curriculum development. Leanne currently has 57 students who are in the first part of their student teaching program, known as QUEST, at the University of Houston.

Mimi Ervin, 6th Grade Science Teacher, is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Teaching from Rice University. All of her graduate courses are earth science or astronomy-based. This fall Mimi is taking Oceanography and Teaching Earth and Space Science courses. Susan Howard, Music Teacher, is attending a teacher’s workshop at the Houston Grand opera as well as the dress rehearsal of the production of “The Barber of Seville.” Susan will be taking fifth grade students to see “The Barber of Seville” in November. Peggie Mueller, 8th Grade Science Teacher, will attend the National Science Teacher’s Association (NSTA) conference on science education in New Orleans. The conference team has built an outstanding program around the theme of Science: Eye on Our Future, with the strands of “Crafting a College-ready and Career STEM Workforce for the Future,” “Leveraging Multidimensional Resources to Enhance 21stCentury Learning,” and “Sustaining Science Success for All Students.” Jenny Filardo, Learning Commons Faculty, is working towards her 21st Century Educator Certification through the Texas Computer Educator’s Association (TCEA). As part of her certification, Jenny has taken a course on “Cyber Safety and Security.” She is also participating in an ongoing course entitled, “Problem Based Learning and Project Based Learning.” In addition, Jenny is participating in a webinar on “True Tech Integration” and “21st Century Skills.” She will complete a final project that encompasses ideas and information about 21st Century education learned in her 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 PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL | Family, School and Church United in the Education and Support of Each Child.

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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 Iris and Nathan Allen Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Armistead Betty and Richard Armstrong Lavon and Willie Ballard Mr. and Mrs. Oscar P. Banks Mary Es and Richard Beaver Dolores Bellfore Linda and Charles Bianco Blanca & Jonathan Bianco Lisa Mann and Bradley Bingham Mary and Robert Black Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bohinsky Jennifer and Anthony Bohnert Karen and John Bradshaw Phyllis and Sheldon Braverman Alanna and Douglas Bree Gloria and Mike Brown Amy and Robert Bryant Julia and Luke Burke Laura and John Calaway Maureen Carleton Leia and Clay Carpenter Preston Carroll Edelia and Dan Castaneda Hala and Nizar Charafeddine Janet and Brad Childers Pam and Jerry Ciaravino Lisa and Canon Coleman Mr. & Mrs. John Comptom Norma and F.P. Coogan Jackie Cook Marguerite Corcoran Charlotte and Jesse Couch Catherine and Edward Crain Emily and Holcombe Crosswell Deb and Cle Dade Karen and Paul Davis Lucille and Ade DeHaan Mrs. Joseph Delaney Alyce and Glenn Dicken Mary and Gary Eaton Mary and John Enerson Edwin Essandoh and Isabella Gyening Sue and Mike Eubanks

Doreen and Jon Fjeld-Hansen Ruth Ann and Chuck Forbes Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fridge Debbi and Eric Gadin Christy and Matt Galtney Joy and Al Garnett Mr. and Mrs. William Kernan Gayden Allison and Tog George Andrea and Jonas Georgsson Karen and Dewey Gonsoulin Beth and Tom Goodgame Catherine and Chris Hanslik Mary and John Hasenbank Monica and Steven Heal Mr. & Mrs. Michael Healy Joyce Hedges Mr and Mrs Robert G Hester Jamil and Carter Higley Bette Jo and Frank Hill Sue Holzhauser Joanne and Harold Hook Janelle and Warren Houseworth Wandy and Angus Hughes Sally and Stephen Jacobe Carolyn and Frank Jacobs Janet and Mark Jacobs Elizabeth and Ed James Kendal and Kenneth Jastrow Barbara Johanson Kathryn Johnson Nancee Jones Mr. and Mrs. John Patrick Keenan Shirley and Richard Kennedy Nancy and Raymond Kerr Dr. and Mrs. Randy Kienstra Mr. and Mrs. David Kim James Crowe and Poplina Kyriakides Micheline and Gil Labbe Shay and Marc Labbe Joni and Jerry Landon Gaye and Dick Landry Michael Larkin and Margaret Symonds Martha Lebovitz Nancy LeNoir Mr. and Mrs. John H. Lindsey

Rose Lee and Richard Link Kimberly and David Lindsey Loretta and Tommy Lyoyd Virginia and Dan Loganbill Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lee Ellyn and Gregory MacConnell Diane and Albert Madeley Ted Malone and Lisa Ehrlich Mariquita Masterson Catherine and George Masterson Veronica and Fred Matula Cheri and Paul McConnell Ann and Bill McCulloch Gretchen and Andrew McFarland Verna McInnis Anya and Kevin McInnis Kathryn and David McKinnie Linda and Jim McKnight Muffy and Alexander McLanahan Sarah and Jeff McParland Nancy and David McWilliams Diane and Bob Sternenberg Dr. & Mrs. Ernest Mercer Mary Mitchell Anthea and Tom Moran Mary E Murphy Thomas Murphy and Jennifer Six Hope Northrup and Ed Bonura Amy and David Novelli Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nyberg Mrs. Thomas O’Brien Maureen O’Driscoll-Levy Carolyn Oldham Michael O’Reilly and Val Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Bruce G. Parent Dr. and Mrs. Dale Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Pirtle Norma Porter Gloria and James Rebello Hannah and Dustin Reid Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Rhee Ellen Rienstra Suzanne and Jay Rippeto Dorothy Laborde Mac Rowe

Freda and Christer Rundlof Barbara Ryan Diane and Jack Sammons Harriet and Stanley Seren Sarah and Ron Simon Dr. and Mrs. Paul Simons Mr. and Mrs. Kennard Smart Marcia and Brig Smart Amy and Jeff Smith Mr. & Mrs. David Smyth Judy and Brett Stanley Glynn & Peter Starling Dana and Bill Steward Mary and Doug Stewart Michele and Duncan Stewart Michele and John Sturtevant Jackie Sharbough/Bruce Taten Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Thompson Susan and Monty Townsend Rebecca and Melvin Trail Caroline and John Trask Elizabeth Tyler Dr. and Mrs. Jon Tyson Mary Lynn and David Vaughan Priscilla Wallace Sue and Jim Watson Kathy and Glenn Wehring Brenda and Bob Wempe Mr. and Mrs. Bill Westcott Toni and Buddy Wheeler Betsy and Bud White Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Whyte Judith Wilcox Neil Wilcox and Donna Ramsey-Wilcox Elizabeth and GR Williams Sally Ann and Bill Windle Mr. and Mrs. James Worley Janet and J. David Wrather Janet Wright Jill and Jeff Young Xiaorong Zhu and Ping Hou Christine and Andrew Zipper

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 Barnes and Noble Booksellers The Bauer Foundation Debbie and Ted Bergeron Box Tops for Education Laura and John Calaway Chick-fil-A Kevin Finkel and Pam Bailey Janet and Jack Fox Kelly Gartner Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Hamman Lauren and Brock Hudson PAGE 6 |

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Sally and Stephen Jacobe Kroger Dr. and Mrs. John Wm. Lancaster Carter and Bill Lee Kim and David Lindsey Catherine and George Masterson Sue Mills Permanent Funds Committee of First Presbyterian Church Safeway, Inc. School House Partners, LLC. St. Joseph Medical Center

Jenn and Allen Rustay The Symonds Foundation/Margaret Symonds and Michael Larkin Target Debbie and Mark Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Eugene H. Vaughan Liz and Jose Luis Vittor Marty and Carlton Wilde Tim Williamson David and Willa Grace Wynne Scholarship

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A Year of Stars and Planets 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 4th Grade - Harnessing the Power of the Stars 5th Grade - Navigating by Stars 6th Grade - The Moon 7th Grade - Life in Space 8th Grade - Space Missions Teachers are intentionally developing student activities and experiences within their “Stars and Planets” topic, including: • Building Solar Powered Cars with test drive • Rocket Day (building rockets, tracking launch 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 • Making and Using Sun Dial

SAVE THE DATE for Presbyterian School’s “A Starry, Starry Night” on February 21, 2012. All students and their families are invited to come to the Outdoor Education Campus for an evening under the stars. Be on the lookout for more information on this event. We look forward to having these outdoor features: • Presentations by an Astronaut and Astronomer • Telescope viewing of the night sky by the Fort Bend Astronomy Club • Portable planetarium with program for young children • Scaled model of solar system set up on the large field • A scale to calculate student weight on other planets • “Stars and Planets”discovery activities • Student work featuring “Stars and Planets” projects

While the Outdoor Education Campus has been the central location for most of the student activities facilitated by this grant, off-campus field trips have also been planned to visit NASA, the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Challenger Center at George Observatory.

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Kindergarten students are engaging in a yearlong hands-on discovery of the effects of the sun. Pictured to the left are students, Jack McKinnie and Ava 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 Deb Dade Cathy Trask

CARNIVAL LEADERSHIP TEAM Sandy Anderson Holly Bennett Amy Bryant Leia & Clay Carpenter Lisa Coleman Elizabeth Cummins Michelle Elliott Judy Farrell Amanda Garcia Catherine Hanslik Melissa Henshaw Irene Kim Steve Koch Gina Luther Victoria Minton Judy Stanley

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR $2,000 The Keenan Family

FOOD SPONSOR $2,000 The Stewart Family/ Texas Citizens Bank

INFLATABLE SPONSOR $2,000 The Watson Family

RAFFLE PRIZE SPONSORS $1,000 The Burke Family The D’Andrea Family/ Gulf Coast Cancer and Diagnostic The Novelli Family The Russ Family

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The Simon Family The Wilcox Family

TRANSPORTATION SPONSORS $1,000 The Kyriakides- Crowe Family The McCulloch and Young Families/ MacIntyre and McCulloch LLP The O’Reilly Family

ADVERTISEMENT/ DESIGN SPONSOR $500 The Trask Family

CLEAN-UP SPONSOR $500 The Burr Family/ AJ’s Landscaping and Design

FUN RUN SPONSORS $500 The Jacobs Family Gayle Kennedy/ Keller Williams Realty The Oldham Family

T-SHIRT SPONSOR $500 The Allen Family The Scimemi Family

PREMIUM BOOTH SPONSORS $500 The Bailey Family The Beaver Family The Bingham Family/ Bingham, Mann, House & Gibson The Bradshaw Family The Chi-Ferson Family The Coleman Family The Dade Family The Gauthier Family The Georgsson Family

The Gonzalez Family The Hanslik Family The Hawes Family The Heal Family The Holley Family The Kroencke Family The Lueck Family The Malone Family The Matula-Rebello Family The McFarland Family The Moran Family The Mudford/Hubbard Family The Nyberg Family/ Watermill Express The Richard Kim Family The Rippeto Family The Rowe Family The Russ Family The Rustay Family The Stanley Family The Wempe Family The Windle Family

PAVILION DINING AREA SPONSORS $250 The Bianco Family The Galtney Family The Gulledge Family The Penrod Family The Stone Family The Wrather Family

CARNIVAL VENUE SPONSORS $250 The Bree Family The Dwyer Family The Hedges Family The Paul Smith Family The Smart Family The Wallace Family

The Dustin Reid Family The Eckman Family The Farrell Family Family Dermatology The Georgsson Family The Gobillot Family The Gonsoulin Family The Hill Family The Hudson Family The Jordan Family The Keenan Family Ms. Mary Knapp The Koch Family The Landowski Family Victoria Minton/ Martha Turner Properties The Nidamarthy Family The Peakes Family The Raul Garcia Family The Schlitzberger Family The Stanley Family The Steward Family The Wempe Family The Westcott Family The Williams Family The Windle Family The Zylman Family

ADDITIONAL DONORS The Calaway Family The Crain Family The Goodgame Family The Goodrich Family The Jacobe Family The John Hancock Family The Juden Family The Labbe Family The McParland Family

BOOTH SPONSORS $250 The Bennett Family The Burge Family/ Beautique Spa The Castaneda 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 TEAM

Concessions Servant Leadership Support Debbie Hanna Kim Clark Mary Reese Early Childhood Play Day President Vanessa Bailey School Pictures Mary Enerson Catherine Hanslik Angela Landowski President-Elect Anya McInnis

Faculty Appreciation Joy Burr Laura Calaway

Vice President, Early Childhood Krista Hensel Field Day Clay Carpenter Vice President, Lower School Deb Dade Wandy Hughes Grade Level Dinners Vice President, Middle School Katherine Keenan Charisse Clark Grandparents Day Secretary / Treasurer Michelle Ciaravino Debbi Gadin isa Coleman

COMMITTEE CHAIRS Admission Advocates Paige Clark Andryea Stahlbaum Janet Wrather Alumni Liaison Suzanne Rippeto Art Guild Kelli Watson Janna Zylman

Hearing and Vision Michelle Elliott Sue Oldham Library Assistance Erin Martin Carolyn Matula Loyalty Programs Marketing Melissa Smith MS Ice Skating Party Kristin McWilliams (5th/6th) Sherron Watkins (5th/6th) Lilly King (7th/8th) Jim Rogers (7th/8th)

Bulletin Board MS 8th Grade Musical Celeste Brown Lynn Herbert Deb Zembeck Book Fair Ann Hill Katy Murray Christmas Workshop Danielle Fridge Caren McKinnie

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Photography Workgroup Kara Trail Rodeo Day Kristin Frank Allison Jordan Irene Kim

Uniform Resale Laura Black Jackie Sharbrough

HOMEROOM/ ADVISORY PARENTS Alpha Judy Farrell Chandler Sulton Beta Andryea Stahlbaum (Benson) Vanessa Bailey (Gulledge) Lisa Louck and Kevin Hedges (Steele) PreKindergarten Caroline Chase (Manford) Isabel Schmidt (Manford) Iris Allen (Reeves) Caren McKinnie (Reeves)

4th Grade Angela Landowski (Bunting) Danielle Kernell (Hereford) 5th Grade Anya McInnis (Lead) Jayne Cohan Tara Henke Gina Luther 6th Grade Jennifer Robinson (Lead) Maureen Garnett Lori Gobillot Donna Wilcox Janet Wrather 7th Grade Lisa Kretzschmar (Lead) Charlane Brady Kyra Link Raina Newsome Lisa Wallace 8th Grade Sharon Copper (Lead) Nicki Hubbard Pilar McNear

Kindergarten Jane Champion (Christou/Babers) Allison Penrod (Christou/Babers) April Ryan (Kirkconnell/Hoppens) Kristi Baksht (Kirkconnell/Hoppens) 1st Grade Carolyn Matula (Blandford) Melissa Rootes (Hadcock) 2nd Grade Valerae Lewis (Gartner) Kristi Reinertsen (Harris) 3rd Grade Pamela Laborde (Fox) Staci Williamson (Henricks)

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P.S. Let us be a part of your Holiday! PREPARING FOR YOUR HOLIDAY FEAST? Shop at Kroger or Randalls Presbyterian School will receive a percentage of your purchases if you link your Kroger Plus Card and Randalls Remarkable Card to Presbyterian School.

Shop at The Tasting Room or Max’s Wine Dive Presbyterian School will receive 10% of your purchases. Stop by 10 Oakdale to pick up a wine card linked to Presbyterian School to use at the Tasting 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 ____________

Signature:_________________________________

Zip______________

Date: ________________

I/We prefer to remain anonymous in school publications

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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. Click on the Support PS tab for the “Give a Gift Online” link.

2010-2011 EXPENSES

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: The Development Office of Presbyterian School 5300 Main Street Houston, Texas 77004

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For more information on the School’s current financial reports, please go to the school website at www.pshouston.org (About PS > Financial Report).

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