Summer 2013
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The Spirit Magazine | Issue 5, Volume 1, Summer 2013 St. Laurence Catholic School Office of Development 2630 Austin Parkway | Sugar Land, Texas 77479 www.stlaurencecs.org | 281-980-0500 main | 281-980-0026 fax
Editor/Layout Ginger Przybyla Proofreader Marie Brown Contributors Cassandra Atme Betsy Brown Suzanne Byrne Mary Lou Cabello Charlotte Connor Jennifer Dye Debra Haney Dan Rutledge Christina Stanton Photographers Erin Golan Ginger Przybyla Lisa D’Oliver Laurel Keller Katie Lavery Dan Rutledge Meliezza Walker SLCS Faculty/Staff SLCS Volunteers
The Spirit is distributed to our constituent groups such as our current parents and alumni parents, grandparents, and special friends of the school who wish to receive it. This a publication of the St. Laurence Catholic School (SLCS) Office of Development and is prepared and distributed once a year. The SLCS Office of Development has made every effort to ensure the information and listing is accurate and complete.
THANK YOU! We extend our sincere thank you to all of our parents who volunteer at the many events that take place at SLCS during our school year. Please accept our heartfelt gratitude for all that you do! Our school is successful due to your time, talent and treasure. Accreditation SLCS is a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. SLCS was fully accredited in 1995 through the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED), under the aegis of the Texas Education Agency (TEA). We adhere to the policies and procedures of the TCCED and the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Pictured on the front cover: Candle Lighting Mass, May 2013
Admissions St. Laurence Catholic School admits students of all races, colors, and national/ethnic origins to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national/ ethnic origin in the administration of its educational and admission policies, tuition assistance, or athletic and other programs. For Admissions, please contact Marie Brown, Admissions Coordinator/Registrar at 281-980-0500. Get more information online at www.stlaurencecs.org.
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Above: 2nd grade students participating in the May Crowning Mass
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Letter from the Principal Reviewing the 2012-2013 academic year and all of St. Laurence Catholic School’s achievements and gracious supporters.
S.P.IC.E. it Up! The St. Laurence program, Special People In Catholic Education, completes its pilot year with great success.
Auction Event Recap 2013 SLCS welcomed school parents, alumni parents, faculty, staff and friends to the 21st annual auction this past April.
Living Our M i ss i o n As a pastoral instrument of the Church, St. Laurence Catholic School sees as its mission the development of the whole Christian person. We will prepare our children to relate positively with the larger society by providing a program of Christian values, strong academics, social skills, and community service. Just
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SLCS Celebrates Service! We take a moment to recognize and give thanks to our students, the Social Concerns Ministry, parishioners, parents, faculty and staff for their dedication to service.
Annual Report A financial summary and recognition to everyone who has supported our school by giving to our annual fund.
as the Holy Trinity permeates the life of the Church, the personal relationship of parent, child, and educator gives life to our school.
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[1] 6th Graders enjoying their annual retreat [2] 5th grade students performing a science experiment [3] ECC students dressed for “Go Texan Day� [4] 1st grade students learning about solids [5] PTO Yankee Candle Popsicle Day [6] Red Ribbon Week Pep Rally.
letter from the principal With a school that is thriving in every way, we must take a moment and thank the parents, students, faculty, and staff that make our school such a special place to learn and work. Truly, without the unconditional support of our community, SLCS would not be the school it is today, and we are thankful for all that is done for us!� Dear Supporters of St. Laurence Catholic School, The 2012-2013 school year was a terrific year for SLCS! Through the work and generosity of many people, our school is thriving and maintaining its reputation for excellence in Catholic education. In addition to maintaining high academic standards through differentiated instruction, our school embarked upon two new ventures: the Saints Booster Club, which supports our athletic programs and the S.P.I.C.E. Program, which supports students that need additional one-on-one or small group instruction to learn best. Not only did we see the beginning of two new programs for our school, we also experienced the excitement of increased technology in the classroom. With the help of our PTO, fees paid by parents, and the auction, we were able to equip our classrooms with the technical support needed for the SMART Boards, while also ensuring that the students have access to work on an iPad, Chrome book, or laptop while in the classroom. Our school is at full capacity with waiting lists at every grade level, and we are thrilled to serve over 720 students, making us the largest archdiocesan Catholic school in GalvestonHouston. With a school that is thriving in every way, we must take a moment and thank the parents, students, faculty, and staff that make our school such a special place to learn and work. Truly, without the unconditional support of our
community, SLCS would not be the school it is today, and we are thankful for all that is done for us! Using the Raptor system for the first time this year, we were able to not only keep our campus more secure we also got a glimpse at just how many volunteer hours are shared with our school in a year’s time. The dilemma for us is that it only includes the hours that are done on campus during school hours. Even with that limitation, we logged in over 1,460 volunteer hours in our school building. I know that if we added the hours that parents spent on the computer at home, on the field and courts during athletics, and in the evenings/weekends during school functions, that number would probably at least triple! Just ask a PTO or School Board member! It is important for us to say THANK YOU to each and every person that has supported our school in some way through their time, talent, and/or treasure for it is in that spirit of giving to our community that SLCS has developed the programs and supported our students like we have for the last 21 years! We look forward to a great year in 2013-2014, and I ask that you pray for us as we stay founded in our faith and grounded in academic excellence! In Him we trust, Debra Haney, Principal
Debra Haney Principal Suzanne Barto Assistant Principal and Curriculum Coordinator PreK - 4th Grades Germaine Guedry Assistant Principal and Curriculum Coordinator 5th - 8th Grades
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2012-2013 SLCS Administation and School Board Members Lori Knowles President
Ed Buckle Member
Jim Murray Vice President
Phillip Butler Member
Marisa Cannon Secretary
Tammy Noe Member
Christy Novak Treasurer
Lowell Stanton Member
Stephanie Araiza Member
Bat Tucker Member Spirit Magazine
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[1] Pre K Splash Day [2] NEHS Project for the Troops [3] 5th grade All Saints Presentations [4] Volunteers enjoying an auction party [5] 1st grade girls enjoying the playground [6] SLCS Baseball team praying.
A Note from the PTO The SLCS PTO had a busy year filled with many different programs and activities which helped bring our school community closer together. These programs were made possible by our dedicated parent volunteers and also by the success of our annual fundraiser. This year the board decided to once again team up with Yankee Candle company and bring back one of the most successful fundraisers in school history. As the result of our incredible success, we were able to fund the various programs such as Grandparents’ Day, Father Daughter Dance, Family Movie nights, PTO Rosary, class holiday parties, faculty and staff appreciation events and many more key events.
We thank all the parent volunteers for giving so generously of their time and talent. We would also like to thank our faculty and staff for always being an example of Christ in their love and dedication to our children.
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We earned over $35,000 after expenses. The response to the Yankee Candle product has been overwhelmingly phenomenal and we couldn’t be happier! Special thanks to parents for participating and to Kristin Holy for chairing the fundraising efforts. The PTO would also like to thank the Leo Club for helping us unload all those candles that were delivered on fall conference day!
The 2012-2013 PTO Board traditionally awards funds from its operating budget back to the school and the classrooms. This year we were able to grant many of the teacher wish lists, an ongoing tradition, which will in turn benefit our students in the classroom. We gave $15,000 to purchase items on the teacher wish list and as our ongoing tradition, we also gave an annual gift to help build our endowment for tuition assistance an amount of $5,000.
2012-2013 SLCS Parent Teacher Organization Board Members Co-Presidents Cassandra Atme Jennifer Dye Secretary Bibi McDonald Treasurer Susan Crockett
Programs Belinda Maldonado
Service Projects Julie Clay
VIPS Cheryl Aramburo
Prayer Liaison Michelle Cashiola
Fundraising Kristin Holy Publicity Renee Mock
Hospitality Angie Deroche Michelle Porth Vivienne St. John Reinette Zezatti
Teacher Appreciation Jessica Barry Joan Fuchs Nicole McKirahan ECC Coordinator Alison Botard Kimberly Garcia
Elementary Coordinator Michelle Dolar Cindy McEnaney Middle School Coordinator Jenifer Martin Valerie Meyne
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is widely known that many famous people were once struggling students. Albert Einstein, Walt Disney, John Lennon, and Bill Gates found it very difficult to fit the mold of the regular classroom. Not all students can benefit the most from large group discussions with a teacher-led lecture. In an effort to bring out the most talent, ability, and gifts in all of God’s children, our individualized special needs program, Special People in Catholic Education (S.P.I.C.E.), was born. A multi-faceted and well thought out plan, S.P.I.C.E. was developed as the first Catholic special needs pull-out program in the area to bring out the best in children who have diagnosed learning disabilities. Four St. Laurence Catholic School children have completed our pilot year of S.P.I.C.E. with substantial growth which is proof positive that parents do not need to put their children in a different school to find the help their differently-abled children deserve. Each child received individual or small group instruction with hands-on activities designed with their strengths and weaknesses in mind. Although the learning process was different, the common core and archdiocesan benchmark requirements were still met in S.P.I.C.E.. While in S.P.I.C.E., each child works in ways that are most beneficial to his/her particular learning style. Then assessment is matched to bring out the most productive results. Whether it is oral dictation of a concept
rather than writing a paragraph or demonstrating parts of a 3-dimensional shape on a box instead of labeling a picture, each S.P.I.C.E. student demonstrates mastery of required skills.
We are here to mold, to carve, and to create the most innovative Catholic leaders to their maximum potential. Hands down, the paramount benefits of S.P.I.C.E. are the ones shared when practicing our faith, serving the community, and socializing with age-appropriate peers in a Catholic school setting. Learning skills in the vacuum of a special needs school or putting a child with a learning disability in a public school without Christian values is not our answer to serving God’s children. We are here to mold, to carve, and to create the most innovative Catholic leaders to their maximum potential. We are confident the children of S.P.I.C.E.will contribute to our society in meaningful and productive ways in His service.
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Booster club recap ...what was accomplished was an enhanced school camaraderie, and school spirit that was pervasive among the students and parents alike. Saints Spirit was alive and loud!”
The inaugural year of the Saints Boosters truly defied all expectations. We got off to a very late start, which meant pulling together a team quickly, and improvising as we went. Along with some great things learned during that venture, the team and school body rallied and exceeded the original goals set forth. Thanks to the outstanding support from our school families, we raised over $35,000. These funds went directly back to our athletic teams and school spirit activities.
Some of the more visible items to come from this year were: • Establishment of an Athletic Scholarship fund so that all students would have the ability to participate, even if their financial situation was less than perfect • Funding of an escrow account to offset the Athletic Department loss due to the rising costs of our athletic programs above what is collected from players’ fees • Establishment of an on-line Spirit Store and monthly spirit sales on both campuses
Mostly what was accomplished was an enhanced school camaraderie and school spirit that was pervasive among the students and parents alike. If you looked at the stands at almost any athletic event, Blue-Out shirts were everywhere. Saints Spirit was alive and loud!
• Promotion of “Blue-Out” Spirit days at sporting events and weekly Spirit Nights at area restaurants
On behalf of this fantastic inaugural Saints Boosters Executive Board; thank you for making this a wonderful first year. Please support Michelle Cashiola and her team in the 2013/2014 school year.
• Purchase of the Spirit Banner displayed in the carpool drive
• Purchase of the new gymnasium scoring table, hydration carts, team water bottles, and new athletic coolers for away games requiring travel • New shelving and storage cabinets in the Dining Hall closet for athletic equipment • Purchase of new Track & Field record boards
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• Provision of buses, as well as officials for playoff games in Football and Soccer
Dan Rutledge Dan Rutledge President, Saints Boosters 2012/2013
President Dan Rutledge
Secretary Michelle Cashiola
Vice President Craig Popp
Membership Greg Arrell Xuan Le
Treasurer Tim Lootens
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2012-2013 booster club Board Members and coordinators Concessions Nancy Popp Martha Rutledge Retail Sales Dennis Hoelscher
Special Projects/ Fundraising Phung Ngo-Burns Carlos Leon Matt Orth
Website John Araiza
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Auction Event Recap 2013 Magic was in the air and hats were adorned by all around as SLCS welcomed school parents, alumni parents, faculty, staff and friends to the 21st annual auction this past April. The theme for the night was Run For the Roses, In God’s Grace, which was based on the Kentucky Derby. There was truly a magical feel throughout the ballroom at the Sugar Land Marriott for an evening of dinner, dancing and fundraising for SLCS.
If you were one of the 450 guests who attended you could truly say that every detail made you feel as though you were truly at the derby. Upon entering the ballroom, you were captivated by a sea of red roses and linens that beautifully dressed each table. Our guests were dressed to party in magnificent Derby hats and cocktail attire. They enjoyed an amazing meal and a specially created array of desserts. There were many items to bid on from our silent auction, teacher alley, big board, parent and kids’ party walls and live auction; there was something for everyone, including a fabulous trip to the 2014 Kentucky Derby. And if you were a Wine Connoisseur, the new wine pull proved to be quite a success as it sold out
quickly just before dinner. But that was not the only new and exciting feature introduced auction night. Auction Source, an electronic bidding technology was presented to our guests and proved to be the highlight of the evening. Our guests were mingling with their friends while checking and placing bids on iPads throughout the entire ballroom. The gala was a huge success and raised over $345,000 for the school. This exceptional event would not have been possible without the chairs; Jacki Breckon, Phung Ngo-Burns, Michelle Porth and Christina Stanton, and of course, their spouses who put forth their time, talent and passion.
Many thanks to all the parent volunteers who made this night one to remember. You helped to make SLCS’ largest fundraiser a night of magic and fun for all.
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Celebrates Service Service is a school tradition at SLCS, as each grade level serves a different segment of our population, either focusing on the homeless, day laborers, children, families, the elderly and our troops to name a few. We are very proud of our commitment to service; we provide age appropriate projects and provide an additional learning opportunity by educating students about the needs of others. We are so blessed at SLCS and continue to try and instill in our students the moral fiber to never turn away from a need to help. Below you can see, in addition to service by our student organizations, what each grade level was involved in last year and how our students helped those in need! PreK & Kindergarten
Milk Man to help FB Women’s Center
1st Grade
Rice & Beans for Day Laborers
2nd Grade
Helping Hands Care packages & sold cards for Our Lady of Guadalupe
3rd Grade
Made chaplets from Job’s Tears beads & went to Sugar Land Health Care Center to deliver & sing
4th grade
Helped two refugee families by earning money doing chores at home (featured in the Houston Chronicle)
5th grade
Read-a-thon to earn funds to help our sister school; Queen of Peace Catholic School
6th grade
Mamie George Art Reach Program for seniors
7th grade
Volunteered at Relay for Life at Oyster Creek
8th grade
Assisted with Share God’s Bounty and gathered meals for our largest number of families to date
Service Awards!
Recognizing our Faculty & Staff
This year quite a few faculty and staff members were recognized for their years in service in Catholic education. We were proud to honor many faculty members at the last school Mass of 2012-2013 school year.
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Student Service Organization hi-lighted
Each year we will focus on one student service organization and highlight their accomplishments. This year we feature the St. Laurence Catholic School Student Council (AKA STUCO). The Student Council had a very productive year led by officers; President- Ethan Perez, 1st Vice President-Thomas Le, 2nd Vice President- Trinity Le; Secretary- Grayson Thomas, Treasurer- Jurist Chan and Publicity ChairEmelia Bartusiak. This year there were four elected student representatives from each grade level (4th - 8th) to increase representation on the student council. The fall began with a group of student council members attending the Middle School Leadership Workshop at St. Agnes High School. The students acquired many great ideas to put into action for the year. The Student Council members are very service oriented and assist with many school leadership activities including Grandparents’ Day, Parent Information Nights and Catholic Schools Week. Making and distributing candy cane candleholders to the faculty and staff at Christmas time was a way to show student appreciation for the faculty and staff.
The major service project for the SLCS STUCO is the annual Bingo Night. Each year a different charity is selected to be the recipient of the proceeds from this service project. This year the Student Council selected MD Anderson Cancer Center in honor of Mrs. Dianna Thompson and her successful fight against breast cancer. The fund raiser was a huge success. Several other SLCS organizations also participated including Spanish Honor Society and the Leo Club. A donation of over $1900 dollars was made to MD Anderson to help support cancer research. The leadership and service shown by the Student Council contributed to the positive atmosphere at St. Laurence Catholic School this year. Officers were elected in May for the 2013-2014 Student Council. Another successful school year is expected.
Other SLCS Student Service organizations include: • Art Club • LEO Club • National Junior Honor Society
• National Elementary Honor Society • Student Council • Safety Patrol
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Consider making a donation to the St. Laurence Catholic School Annual Appeal Fund! Think about it... this effort helps to support the school’s operational budget, which means that your tuition costs stay low. Your donation means a lot!
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For more information, please visit www.st laurencecs.org or call the Office of Development at 281-980-0500.
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Letter from the Past School Board President Office of Development Report
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SLCS Financial Report
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List of Donors
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Ways to Support SLCS
letter from the School Board President As a result of fiscally responsible decisions and strong enrollment numbers, SLCS is in a very solid financial position. Enrollment numbers for the 2013-2014 school year are excellent. The Annual Appeal and school auction were hugely successful, helping us to bridge the gap between tuition income and the actual cost of educating our children at SLCS.” Dear SLCS Family, As this school year of “Walking in His Grace” draws to a close, a painting by one of our school parents, Tamara Kontrimas, comes to mind. Entitled “Rivers of Grace,” this painting hangs in the St. Laurence church narthex where its imagery and accompanying description powerfully depict the life-giving flow of grace from God to His people—then through those blessed recipients back out into the world. As we review the year, your school board gives thanks for the rivers of grace that have carried all of us and have drawn us closer to God and to one another. In the context of the SLCS School Board, I would like to thank multiple individuals who have been instruments of grace in our community. Fellow outgoing board members Phillip Butler and Lowell Stanton have generously shared their gifts, and their dedicated service is sincerely appreciated. Phillip, Lowell, and I end our three year terms with great optimism, our positive expectations being fueled by knowledge of the giftedness of our officers for the coming year: President Jim Murray, VicePresident Christy Novak, Treasurer Tammy Noe, and Secretary Marisa Cannon. These officers are supported by talented board members Stephanie Araiza, Johnny Baugh, Caroline Egan, Michael Hurtado, and Bat Tucker. The Board is in very good hands. Your Board is happy to report that SLCS is thriving on many levels. Recent Iowa Test of Basic Skills results indicated that average composite scores for the various grade levels tested (grades 1 to 8) were 24 to 39 points higher than the national average. Robust efforts are being made to incorporate technology into classroom activities and to provide differentiated instruction to increasingly meet the needs of all students. Enrichment activities are being developed and used to enhance instruction for academically gifted students and individualized review/ instruction is being utilized for students who benefit from additional support in specific subject areas. The SPICE program began on a small scale, with promising early results for this important effort to welcome God’s children who need specialized instruction in a very small group setting to best develop their abilities. As a result of fiscally responsible decisions and strong enrollment
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numbers, SLCS is in a very solid financial position. Enrollment numbers for the 2013-2014 school year are excellent. The Annual Appeal and school auction were hugely successful, helping us to bridge the gap between tuition income and the actual cost of educating our children at SLCS. The results of these efforts also provide classroom enhancements which greatly enrich the learning environment. We offer our sincere thanks to Development Coordinator Ginger Przybyla and assistant Suzanne Byrne for their very fruitful efforts. We also express deep gratitude to our 2013 auction chairs: Jacki Breckon, Phung Burns, Michelle Porth, and Christina Stanton. Their countless hours of volunteer service created a beautiful auction gala. Looking at other critical dimensions of our school programs, SLCS seeks to support the development of the whole Christian person, including Christian values, social skills, and community service. This letter format does not allow for mention of all of the activities at SLCS which support these goals, yet we are delighted that students, faculty, staff, and parents have logged thousands of hours of service during this school year—in the community, in the parish, and within the school. Service feeds the soul and gives our students a sense of the heart of Christianity. Our students are fed spiritually through their weekly celebration of the Mass together and enlivened by their participation in those Masses. In addition to their religion classes, students build community and grow in their Catholic faith in their Saints Families. Our school board Faith Committee is also working on plans to offer an SLCS family retreat in the future, to nurture both family faith life and the sense of community. “I cannot tell it all,” but we rejoice that so many positive activities are bubbling at SLCS! Our vibrant school community is thriving by the grace of God and the hard work of truly dedicated administrators, faculty, staff, and parent volunteers. We are so grateful to all those who support our school in countless, varied ways. May God bless each of you, and may God continue to bless and protect our school community. Trusting in Him with you,
Lori Knowles, Ph.D. 2012-2013 School Board President
Office of development Report St. Laurence Catholic is a parish school that depends on the generosity of parents, friends, grandparents, corporations, and foundations for its survival. Thanks to the support of so many, we have had a great success with 2012-2013 fundraisers. Opportunities for giving to SLCS are listed below, along with our results from this past school year. The St. Laurence Catholic School Development Office prepares the annual report and has made every effort to ensure this listing is accurate and complete. The donors listed in the publication made a contribution to SLCS between July 1, 2012, and June 30, 2013. If we have omitted your name or listed it inaccurately, please accept our sincere apologies. We ask that you contact the Office of Development at 281-980-0500 to advise us of any errors so we can make corrections.
Annual Appeal Fund Our Annual Appeal efforts continue to grow this year as we exceeded $215,000. Thanks to our generous supporters we could not be happier with these results. SLCS is able to do many things from these funds that are raised. Since we do not receive local tax dollars, we depend on the generosity of our St. Laurence community to help support our ongoing commitment to afford our children’s technology, arts, athletics, and tuition assistance, to name just a few areas benefitting from our Annual Appeal. Auction Gala – “Run For The Roses” This year, the SLCS Auction Gala raised over $345,000 for our school. These funds go toward our general operations for the next school year. Thank you again to our chairs: Phung NgoBurns, Jacki Breckon, Michelle Porth and Christina Stanton for making the evening one to remember. Thank you to those who gave of their time and talent to make our Auction amazing! Funds for Tuition Assistance Many of our families desire the quality Catholic education of our parish school, but simply cannot afford the full tuition in times of distress or when an emergency occurs that is unexpected and leaves them in need of financial help. We have currently raised over $44,000 through the generosity of our supporters. Our goal is to grow this endowment to an amount where we can use the proceeds gained. We welcome gifts to this fund at anytime; they can be in the form of cash, checks, securities, testamentary gifts, gifts in honor/in memorial of, planned giving, and matching gifts.
Steps for Students SLCS participated in the Archdiocesan’s annual 5K event, Steps For Students. This race, which is organized by the Archdiocese, asks all Catholic schools to participate and we had over 140 people sign up to take part from SLCS. Our school raised over $5,200 in this fundraiser. Parent Teacher Organization Our PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) works hard each school year to provide programs, events, and fundraising efforts to benefit SLCS. Last year the PTO’s efforts raised over $45,000 for our school. These funds were collected from selling Yankee Candles, collecting Box Tops, and contributions made through the Kroger, Randall’s, and Target card programs. Grants SLCS was awarded a $500 grant this year from The Meadows Foundation. We applied for these funds through their Charitable Schools Program. SLCS also applied for and received a $31,000 grant to host the DECATS program at St. Laurence under the direction of the DeBusk Foundation. Charitable Giving Last school year, SLCS gave out over $10,000 in charitable donations to various organizations. These donations were funds collected from grade-level service projects, various student club bake sales and projects, and were awarded to organizations we served. We did a great job of supporting local organizations in our community and raising awareness of the less fortunate, all while teaching our students the importance of giving back.
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SLCS Financial Report St. Laurence Catholic School receives no significant support from government sources or the Archdiocese of GalvestonHouston. The budgeted tuition revenue represents only 72.11% of the funding necessary to educate a student at SLCS. The school must rely on voluntary support from fundraising - the annual appeal fund, golf tournament, Steps For Students, and auction proceeds - to close the gap on the full cost of tuition.
strategic initiatives by ensuring a financial commitment to competitive teacher salaries, tuition assistance, professional development for faculty and staff, expanding academic programs, and funding reserves for facility repair and replacement. SLCS’ expenses and revenues for the fiscal year of 2013 are shown below.
Due to increased enrollment and highly successful fundraising efforts, SLCS has been able to support the School Board’s
The Finance Committee members were: Ron Begnaud, Phillip Butler, Tammy Noe , Christy Novak Finance Committee Chair, and ex-officio members Mrs. Cabello and Mrs. Haney.
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Tuiton and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76%
Educational (Salaries & Benefits). . . . . . . . . 48%
Fundraising, Auction, Donations and Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13%
Administrative and Support (Salaries & Benefits) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18%
Other Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6%
Buildings (Payments, Utilities and Maintenance). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13%
School Activites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4% Investment Income and Grants . . . . . . . . . . 1%
Education Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% School Activities and Fundraising . . . . . . . . . 5% Tuition Discounts and Assistance. . . . . . . . . . 4% Books and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2%
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Annual Giving Donors: by Levels Trinitas Legacy $10,000 and above Anonymous Bill & Cathy Miller
Saints Society $5,000 - $7499
Drs. Joseph and Hanh Perez/ Allergy & Asthma Care of Houston Erin & Jason Golan The Jakubik Family Michelee Kanz Mark & Adriana Kardoush Andrew & Cynthia Lane Friends of St. Laurence
Messengers of Hope $2,500 - $4,999
Andrew Psyk, MD PA/ Andy & Rose Psyk Jim Coppedge Brian & Veronica Felix Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Mathews Dwayne & Christy Novak Bat & Mary Tucker
1992 Club $1992 - $2,499
Collins Construction. L.L.C./ Rick & Victoria Collins Dudjak Investments L.L.C DBA Spray & Forget/ Scott & Ginger Dudjak The Petitjean Family Jay & Karen Rea L.F. & Arlene Rolsen Allan & Marlene Sander Family Rich & Joellen Wall Fabian & Jenny Zaccardo
Founder’s Circle $1,800 - $1991 The Wong Family
Wings of a Dove $1,000 - $1,799
Eric & Mimi Baud The Boettiger Family Rob & Allison Botard Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bratton James & Dominique Breuer Steve & Phung Burns The Cashiola Family Charles & Rosemary Conlon
Mr. & Mrs. Errol Cortez Tom & Laura Dans Brian & Jeannie Dobrava Mrs. Anna Mae Dye Jeff & Jennifer Dye Craig & Gretchen Foresman A. Adrian Garcia Michael & Josephine Hurtado David & Katie Isaac Mr. & Mrs. Mick Klein Kyle & Leigh Anne Leinen Mark Livesay Jason & Nicole McKirahan Med Valt Pharmacy L.L.C. Thien & Huong Nguyen John & Carrie Pacini Allan & Joan Parker Dr. Robyn Reed & John Nelson Juan M. Restrepo Jon & Sara Richards Fredrik & Haidee Sjodin Quan Vu Mr. & Mrs. Jonathon White The Welsh Family The Young Family
Friends of St. Laurence $500 - $999
Anonymous (3) Carlos & Martha Abello John & Stephanie Araiza Charles & Cheryl Aramburo Robert & Martina Babine The Bartusiak Family Bay City Cardiology Clinic/ Dr. George & Claudia Hanna Ben & Amy Bergman John & Cristina Carlson The Chernock Family Mark & Meg Clemans Darcourt Family The English Family The Fiedler Family Michael & Annette Florance Mr. & Mrs. Alfonso Gonzalez Aaron & Heidi Grohs Jesus & Carolina Guerra Arnie & Alicia Jimenez John & Carol Irvin Thomas & Belinda Kasmiersky Frank & ShaLa Kiolbassa Ron & Pati Knight Simon & Lana Leech Carey & Heather Lindsey The Lootens Family The Alex Mendiola Family Matt & Veronica Messersmith Metscript Pharmacy
Blake & Christine Morris Rosa & Edward Nguyen The Offner Family Carlos & Leslie Perez Drs. Guillermo & Anne Marie Ponce de Leon Ethan & Aurora Resuriz The Rohrig Family Dan & Martha Rutledge Dr. Javier Sanchez & Dr. Lizbeth Cisneros Greg & Judy Schockling The Seitz Family Sienna Eye Associates, PA/Drs. Alain Tran & Sonhui Chung John & Lisa Skiffington Lowell & Christina Stanton Sweet Desire Nail Lounge/ Lauren & Phillip Nguyen Texans Insurance & Financial Group/ Basil & Donna Housewright Mark & Julie Vitek The Vizinat Family Kurt & Jenifer Walker Jay & Crystal Yates Scott & Susan Yokley / Brightstar of Sugar Land Sam & Reinette Zezatti Tony Zubizarreta
Red, White, & Blue Club $250 - $499
Anonymous (2) Jacobo & Laura Behar Diego & Lorena Beltran Brendan & Cindy Burgess Sean & Suzanne Byrne Dr. Mark & Mrs. Maria Caranto / Mark E. Caranto D.D.S. PA Jae & Sandra Cho Al & Claire Clark Jade & Julia Clay Reino & Cecilia Conlu The Corredor Family Steve & Susan Crockett The de la Garza Family Robert & Eileen DeMoor Mario & Anjanette Dominguez Gus & Claude Dow Bruce & Darlene Dye The Deroche Family Dan & Joy Eckelkamp The Ennis Family Robert & Suzanne Feldman Marina Fleishman Brenda Flowers John Jones & Jorelyn Ga-An
Patrick S. Gaffney Arturo & Cherry Garcia Rick & Cecilia Garcia Miguel & Kimberly Garcia Abraham Garza David & Traci Geyer Rachelle Ann Nurse Dr. & Mrs. Waylon Haecker Alison & Don Hall Jason & Debra Haney The Steve Hanshaw Family Mr. & Mrs. Gil Henry, Jr. Steve & Michele Holbrooke Clayton & Kristin Holy The Ikeler Family Gary & Jereza Ilagan Frank & ShaLa Kiolbassa Kiran Rizvi & Shahzad Khan The Knowles Family Charles & Rafaela Linn Tommy & Belinda Maldonado Timothy Malek Mr. & Mrs. David McLaughlin N.U. Menon Frederick & Melissa Moeller Jorge & Lourdes Montes Thomas & Shanna Muhlbauer Mark & Andrea Murray The Navarro Family Steve & Tammy Noe James & Rosemary Noe The Orsak Family Wayne & Natalie Parker Jon and Rebecca Perez Quynh G. Nguyen, DDS, PC / Pham Family David & Lita Rogers Gary & Kelley Sandler Rod & Tammy Seeley The Siwierka Family Jerry & Joy Smith Ben & McCourt Thomas Andreina & Gabriel Tirado Sunny Tom & Soji Kurian The Tonda Family Jim & Elizabeth Volmert Hieu Vu & Ngoc Vu Pheroze & Leslie Tamboli Jennifer L. Walters & Matthew D. Walters The Wolfe Family The Yeager Family
Education Partners $100 - $249 Anonymous (8) The Aguirre Family The Alderete Family
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Annual Giving Donors: by Levels James & Lisa Alexander Chris & Sherri Allee Greg & Dana Arrell Sam & Annabelle Tabar Mr. & Mrs. Mike Baches Mr. & Mrs. Tom Barry Todd & Suzanne Barto The Baugh Family Jose & Gabby Bethancourt Michael Cui & Vicky Li/ Bolong International Group, Inc. The Bouchez Family Ryan & Mandy Boudreaux Jeff & Betsy Brown Erik & Claudia Burga Cindy & Kirby Busby Tino & Lou Cabello Brandon & Jamie Campbell The Alejandro Cantu Family The Mark Cashiola Family Jeffrey & Sheri Cass Mr. & Mrs. John Paul Castellanos Jim & Diana Collins The Coppedge Family Richard & Tiffany Couch David & Tish Cox Jose Cruz Ronnie & Rossana Cubero Ruby L. Davis The Davis Family Donald & Kathleen Deroche Al Deshon Joseph & Suzann DiGregorio The Doganieri Family Terry & Patty Donahue Marcello & Julie Donati Mr. & Mrs. Brian Donnelly The Droughton Family Mary Beth Duplantis Celso & Patricia Durias Kevin & Janice Dylla Jon & Alisha Easton Stacey Edwards Jerry & Kristi Eumont Rudy & Grace Fernandez Regino & Josephine Flores Randolph Gaudet Virginia Gaudet Brian & Kitty Gillen Yaron & Olga Gisser Family Larry & Vicki Glaser Margaret Grier David Groth & Family Jack & Germaine Guedry Bruce &Cheryl Hall Tim & Michelle Hannah Bettie Ann & Hank Hanse Rev. Tom Hawxhurst Mr. & Mrs. Paul Henrichsen
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Michael & Jennifer Heylmun Dennis & Anne Hoelscher Larry & Linda Holifield Thomas &Celia Iwinski Ivan & Ana Jara Andres & Beatrice Jaramillo Jim & Kirsten Jordon The Jason Jonas Family The Palakapilly Family Joseph, Susan & Lexi Kadi Bobby & Michelee Kanz The Kilboy Family John & Rachael Kittleson Mr. & Mrs. Patrick LaRue The Lasala Family Carolyn Lawlis Mr. & Mrs. J. Kenneth Lewis Ken & Wendi Lojo Christine & Thanos Lykidis The Magnabosco Family Janet Malek Cody & Jenifer Martin Mr. & Mrs. Manoj Mathew The McDonald Family The McEnaney Family Ken & Claire McMullin Victor & Doris Mendiola Siegfred & Anna Lissa Mendoza Marcus & Angie Menough Doug & Valerie Meyne Leslie Mitchell The Mock Family Saeid Mollai & Blanca Martinez The Moreau Family Ryan & Jessica Morehead The Morell Family Frank & Brook Morello Jim & Susie Murray Tom Nguyen & Hong Tran Mr. & Mrs. Quan Nguyen Aline & Camille Nguyen Steve & Tammy Noe Mr. & Mrs. Stephen O’Keefe Steven J. O’Leary Michael & Maria Olipas Matt & Maureen Orth Toni Osborne The Pane Family Mr. & Mrs. Nick J. Pantuso Dr. Reynaldo & Mrs. Rhondora Perez Teri Petersen Kevin Tuan Phan The Phillips Family Edward Pomer Charles & Fay Popeney Craig & Nancy Popp Rich & Michelle Porth Albert & Jennifer Potato
St. Laurence Catholic School
(con’t)
Kenny & Deann Priesmeyer Adrian & Sonya Purdy Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Regel Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Regi The Rivera Family Roger Rodriquez Mr. & Mrs. Jose L. Rodriguez Tammi Rollert The Rolando Salinas Family Cynthia Salinas Jack & Betty Sanders Troy & Kathleen Schroeder Bob & Linda Schurman Robert & Yvette Sexton The Shockley Family The Sievers Family Randy & Daniela Simpson Warren & Melissa Socha The Conlee-Sower Family Cordell & Doris St. Cyr The Stacy Family The Stewart Family Mark & Claudia Stockwell Amy Stout Jack & Kathy Strandburg Jose & Andrea Suarez Phil & Annie Sumang The Taherzadeh Family Diana Tankersley Sean & Wendy Thomas Ron & Dianna Thompson The Tice Family Marybeth & Steve Trevino Margaret Turner Don & Marilyn Wagner Scott & Pat Walker Jennifer L. Walters & Matthew D. Walters Alan & Amanda Ward Jonathan Wong & Karen Tan Rev. Drew Wood Alonso Young & Gema Ospino Jay & Marcia Yparraguirre
Patrons up to $99
Anonymous (8) Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Acosta Victoria Acosta Jerry Allen Alan and Selena Allen Leslie Annicchiarico Mr. & Mrs. Roberto Arenas Chris & Marlies Arevalo John Arnold Michaelene Barone Kevin & Rebecca Barrett Rick & Cathy Bayles
Javier Bermejo Johanna Bonno SiMone Braquet Matt & Janienne Brown The Buckle Family Jose & Maribel Bukowitz Richard & Katherine Byrd Sean & Jennifer Cantrell Ms. Gayle Carloss The Cassapo Family Mr. & Mrs. Roy Cerrillo Anne Marie & Brian Cervenka Mrs. Beverly Cheff Rob & Linda Christensen Sandy & Steve Cichon Ross & Beverly Conatser The Condit Family The Cooke Family Kathleen Corte Bill & Maria Couch Justin & Adelina Crocker Mr. & Mrs. John Cummings Anna Curtis The Descartin Family The Juan Deshon Family Matt & Anika Dickinson Lisa A. D’Oliver Mr. & Mrs. J. David Dzierzanowski Joe & Mary Eberle Mr. & Mrs. Parker Erwin Zack & Jessica Eskue The Esquivel Family Lily Feagin Jian & Iris Feng Richard Stone Mark & Roya Fillip The Flint Family Stephanie Flynn Fred & Susan Fogarty John & Cindy Forgas Les & Joan Fuchs Glen & Denise Fucik Matt & Mary Garcia-Prats Mr. & Mrs. Grant Garrison Sarah Glaser Yvette Gleghorn Geni Gonsoulin Felix & Diana Gonzalez Isabella Grau The Green Family James & Allison Grover Hernan & Adriana Gutierrez Mr. & Mrs. Michael Gutierrez Peter & Jean Haller Patrick & Kelly Hanse Art & Sheri Hanzo Larry & Amy Heckman Daren & Cheryl Hicks
Annual Giving Donors: by Levels David & Jeanne Hollkamp Donny & Bridget Howard Pete & Allyson Huth Michael & Rita Jonas The Jason Jonas Family Brian & Sheri Jones The Jung Family Laurel R. Keller Kennedy Kelly John & Linda Knoebel Martin & Marianne Lacy Kim & Otto Lai Katie Lavery Finola Lee Mark & Nancy Lewallen Chuck & Patrice LoBue Tim & Anne Lootens Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Love Mr. & Mrs. Ruel Macasaet Ronald & Jennifer Mago
Ed Maly Arun Mani The Marks Family The Martin Family Javier & Marietta Martinez Andy & Megan McCluggage The Mendez Family Ivette Merren Steve & Freinde Mills Chad & Catherine Moeller Mr. & Mrs. Moussa Mourad Rosemary Newlin Mr. & Mrs. Son Nguyen The Ochoa Family J. Patrick & Kristi O’Connell Arturo & Alison Ortega Patrick & Kelly Otero Lance & Lori Pace Ramon & Sylvia Palec Andre & Ansley Pereira
(con’t)
Alvaro Perez John & Lori Perkins The Peters Family Dat & Kinh Duong Sr. Mary Margaret Pham Susan Plauche Robert & Kathy Profy Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Ramponi Tom & Gail Reardon Fred & Theresa Rebollido The Reed Family Will Robertson Rockin A Farms/ Steven & Stefanie Armatta Sara Rodriguez Gary & Kelley Sandler Mr.& Mrs. Chad Schneider Mr. & Mrs. Santo Scorsone Scott & Kate Senften Michael & Sheila Skipper
Kyle & Lance St. Clair Stecklein Family Joe & Ula Stucka The Terraso Family Fred & Caroline Thornton Mr. & Mrs. German Torres Sr. Theresa Paul Tran The Tumbleson Family Amanda Turner Peter & Jana Unger Lindsey Vainstein Van Matre Family Jose & Vanessa Vara Fernandoo & Jennifer Villarreal Julian & Marcy Voller Ms. Toni Weyand The York Family The Yurasek Family Mark & Aimee Zeitler
SLCS would like to recognize Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lacy for their contribution to SLSC Annual Fund in 2011-2012 school year as a Friends of St. Laurence level donor.
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Annual Giving Donors: by Constituency Faculty & Staff
Anonymous (7) Leslie Annicchiarico Michaelene Barone Suzanne Barto Johanna Bonno Mandy Boudreaux Betsy Brown Marie Brown Cindy Burgess Suzanne Byrne Lou Cabello Jennifer Cantrell Gayle Carloss Kate Cassapo Marilyn Cerrillo Beverly Cheff Sandy Cichon Charlotte Conner Kathleen Corte Beth Dodson Lisa A. D’Oliver Kathryn Donnelly Mary Eberle Stacey Edwards Deanna Ennis Erin Erwin Lily Feagin Richard Stone Stephanie Flynn Glen Fucik Suzanne Garcia Mary Garcia-Prats Vicki Glaser Sarah Glaser Germaine Guedry Adriana Gutierrez Debra Haney Sheri Hanzo Rev. Tom Hawxhurst Deborah Hernandez Jeanne Hollkamp Bridget Howard Chris Jonas Sheri Jones Laurel R. Keller ShaLa Kiolbassa Katie Lavery Mark Lewallen Anne Lootens John Maklary Marietta Martinez Adrienne Mathews Elizabeth McLaughlin Cathy Miller Arkansas Moreau Denise Newsham Natalie Parker
Ansley Pereira Lori Perkins Sr. Mary Margaret Pham Suzan Plauche Theresa Rebollido Jill Schneider Linda Schurman Kate Senften Kathy Strandburg Ula Stucka Diana Tankersley Dianna Thompson Sr. Theresa Paul Tran Tricia Tumbleson Lindsey Vainstein Cynthia Washburn Toni Weyand Rev. Drew Wood
Alumni Parents
Anonymous Leslie Annicchiarico Eric & Mimi Baud James & Dominique Breuer Matt & Janienne Brown Jeff & Betsy Brown The Buckle Family Tino & Lou Cabello Sean & Jennifer Cantrell Ms. Gayle Carloss The Cashiola Family Anne Marie & Brian Cervenka Rob & Linda Christensen Sandy & Steve Cichon Jim & Diana Collins Charles & Rosemary Conlon The Cooke Family Bill & Maria Couch Richard & Tiffany Couch Mr. & Mrs. John Cummings Anna Curtis The Descartin Family Joseph & Susan DiGregorio Jeff & Beth Dodson Lisa A. D’Oliver Mario & Anhanette Dominguez Marcello & Julie Donati The Droughton Family Roy & Kellie Duff Mr. & Mrs. J. David Dzierzanowski The Ennis Family Jerry & Kristi Eumont Lily Feagin Robert & Suzanne Feldman Brian & Veronica Felix Fred & Susan Fogarty Craig & Gretchen Foresman
Larry & Vicki Glaser Felix & Diana Gonzalez Aaron & Heidi Grohs David Groth & Family Jack & Germaine Guedry Eduardo & Elsy Guerra Patrick & Kelly Hanse Mr. & Mrs. Steve Hanshaw Mr. & Mrs. Xavier Hernandez Dennis & Anne Hoelscher Steve & Michele Holbrooke The Ikeler Family Ivan & Ana Jara The Jason Jonas Family Brian & Sheri Jones Mark & Adriana Kardoush Frank & ShaLa Kiolbassa Mr. & Mrs. Mick Klein John & Linda Knoebel The Knowles Family Mark Livesay Mr. &Mrs. Patrick Mathews Mr. & Mrs. David McLaughlin Victor & Doris Mendiola Bill & Cathy Miller Steve & Freinde Mills Leslie Mitchell Jorge & Lourdes Montes The Morell Family Mr. & Mrs. Moussa Mourad Jim & Susie Murray Mark & Andrea Murray J. Patrick & Kristi O’Connell Mr. & Mrs. Stephen O’Keefe Michael & Maria Teresa Olipas The Pane Family Carlos & Leslie Perez The Petitjean Family Craig & Nancy Popp Robert & Kathy Profy Jay & Karen Rea Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Regel Roger Rodriquez Dan & Martha Rutledge Allan & Marlene Sander Family Greg & Judy Schockling Bob & Linda Schurman Mr. & Mrs. Santo Scorsone The Seitz Family Randy & Daniela Simpson Jerry & Joy Smith Mark & Claudia Stockwell Joe & Ula Stucka Ben & McCourt Thomas Mr. & Mrs. German Torres Marybeth & Steve Trevino Bat & Mary Tucker Pheroze & Leslie Tamboli The Wolfe Family
Grandparents
Carlos & Martha Abello Daniel Rutledge Patrick Rutledge Ana Rutledge
‘11 alumni ‘14 ‘18
Mary Beth Duplantis Cade Deroche Haley Deroche Andrew Deroche
‘16 ‘18 ‘20
Brenda Flowers Katy de la Mora Elena de la Mora
‘15 ‘18
Virginia Gaudet Jordan Hannah
‘15
Hank & Bettie Ann Hanse Ryan Hanse Amanda Hanse Zachary Hanse
‘10 alumni ‘13 alumni ‘18
John & Carol Irvin Katie Lootens Emily Lootens Molly Lootens
‘13 alumni ‘17 ‘19
Rudolph & Betty Julian Dominic Boneno Mary Boneno
‘11 alumni ‘14
Bobby & Michelee Kanz Kaitlyn Walker Logan Walker
‘16 ‘19
Carolyn Lawlis Nicholas Haney
‘20
Mr. & Mrs. J. Kenneth Lewis Taylor Groth Katie Groth
‘11 alumni ‘14
The Lootens Family Katie Lootens Emily Lootens Molly Lootens
‘13 alumni ‘17 ‘19
Dr. Reynaldo & Mrs. Rhodora Perez Braxton Mills Alex Mills Ethan Perez Aiden Perez Sonny Perez
‘12 alumni ‘15 ‘13 alumni ‘16 ‘19
Teri Petersen Brandon Holy Cameron Holy Maddie Holy
‘13 alumni ‘17 ‘22
Rod & Elsie Ilse Elizabeth Popp Jonathon Popp
‘11 alumni ‘15
Peggy “Baba” Turner Annie Turner Katie Turner Will Turner
‘17 ‘18 ‘20
Don & Marilyn Wagner Anna Mendiola Alex Mendiola Iggy Mendiola
‘11 ‘14 ‘15
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Inaugural Booster Club Supporters Hall of Fame Society $900 & up
Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Abello Mr. & Mrs. Brian Felix Dr. Mary Harrell & Dr. Tyson Harrell Mrs. Kelly Jakubik The Leon Law Firm Tykes to Teens Pediatrics, PA First Tire and Automotive Texans Insurance & Financial Group
Red, White, & Blue $600 - $899
Mr.&Mrs. Craig Foresman Dr. & Mrs. Andy Psyk Mr. & Mrs. Al Sander Metscript, Inc Bain and Barkley
Champions Club $250 - $599
Mrs. Michele Boettiger Mr. & Mrs. Al Clark Mr. & Mrs. Tom Dans Mr. & Mrs. Carlos de la Garza Mr. & Mrs. Glen Fucik Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Hall Mr. & Mrs. David Ikeler Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kiolbassa Mr. & Mrs. Will Leaman Mr. & Mrs. Frank Morello Murray Insurance and Financial Mr. & Mrs. Dan Rutledge Mr. & Mrs. Michael Siwierka Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Stanton
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Stucka Mr. & Mrs. Rich Wall Mr. Jeff Wolfe Mr. & Mrs. Scott Yokley Scan Rite Solutions, Inc Mr. Tony Zubizarreta National Petrographic Service, Inc.
Leo Club $100 - $249
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Arrell Mrs. Sheri Bordelon Mrs. Mandy Boudreaux Mr. Steve Burns Mr. & Mrs. Sean Byrne Mrs. Michelle Cashiola Mrs. Julie Clay Mr. Jose Cruz Mrs. Luciana Darcourt Mrs. DeeDee Droughton Mr. Rick Garcia Mr. & Mrs. John Hettig Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Hoelscher Mrs. Kristin Holy Mr. & Mrs. David Isaac Mr. & Mrs. Arnie Jimenez Mr. & Mrs. Mark Kardoush Mrs. Elizabeth Garcia Mrs. Carrie Mendiola Mr. & Mrs. Matt Messersmith Mr. & Mrs. Dwayne Novak Mr. & Mrs. Matt Orth Mr. & Mrs. John Pacini Mr. & Mrs. Barbara Pane Mr. & Mrs. George Ponce de Leon Mr. & Mrs. Jay Rea
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Rohrig Mr. & Mrs. Jack Sanders Mr. & Mrs. Rod Seeley Mr. & Mrs. Randy Simpson Mr. & Mrs. Fredrik Sjodin Mr. & Mrs. Julian Voller Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Washburn
Saints Pride $50 - $99
Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Baugh Mr. & Mrs. Jim Breuer Mr. & Mrs. Burgess Mr. & Mrs. Todd Casper Mr. & Mrs. Steve Crockett Mr. & Mrs. Ross Conatser Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Doganieri Mr. & Mrs. Mike Heylmun Mr. & Mrs. Joe Kadi Mr. & Mrs. Ruel Macasaet Mr. & Mrs. Dominic Magnabosco Mr. & Mrs. Tom Maldonado Ms. Jacquelyn Nguyen Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Rando Mr. & Mrs. Gary Sandler Mr. Jeff Schneider The Lindsey Family The Dye Family
Inaugural Members $20
Dr. & Mrs. Chris Allee Mrs. Cassandra Atme Mrs. Claudia Bouchez Mrs. Marie Brown Mrs. Cristina Carlson Mr. & Mrs. Rick Cooke
Mr. Jim Coppedge Mrs. Viviana Corredor Mr. & Mrs. Steve Crockett Mr. & Mrs. Jon Easton Mrs. Kristi Eumont Mrs. Joan Fuch Mr. Jesus Guerra Mr. & Mrs. Don Hall Mr. & Mrs. Jason Haney Mr. & Mrs. Pat Hanse Mr. & Mrs. Mike Hartman Mr. Xavier Hernandez Mr. & Mrs. Michael Jonas Mrs. Sheri Jones Mr. & Mrs. Matt Kilboy Mr. Tom Kunthara Mr. Cody Martin Mrs. Marietta Martinez Mr. & Mrs. Kevin McEnaney Mr. Marcus Menough Mr. & Mrs. Ashley Michael Mrs. Catherine Moeller Mrs. Huong Nguyen Mr. Mike Offner Mr. & Mrs. Brant Reed Mr. & Mrs. Ethan Resuriz Mrs. Linda Schurman Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Smith Mrs. Debbie Stacy Mrs. Amanda Ward Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Wettstein Mr. Michael Zimmer Morris Family de la Mora Family The LaRue Family
Run For the Roses Sponsorships Corporate Sponsors
Family Underwriters
Derby Sponsor $5,000 & Up
Triple Crown $5,000 & Above
Anonymous
Millionaires Row Sponsor $2,500
Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
Winner’s Circle Sponsor $1,500
Med Vault Pharmacy Sun Air Conditioning and Heating
Jockey Club Sponsor $500
Bone and Joint Specialist/Mark A.Vann, M.D. Firehouse Subs – Raj Patel, Owner Lemke Orthodontics
Grand Stand Sponsor $100 - $250
Addy’s Spinkerdoodles Leonetti Graphics St. Laurence Catholic Daughters Court #2402
Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Craig Foresman
Derby Honorable $3,000 - $4,999
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Golan The Jakubik Family Mark & Adriana Kardoush Tykes to Teens - Perez Family Allan & Marlene Sander Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Tran/ Mr. & Mrs. Steve Burns
High Stakes Dignitary $1,750 - $2,999
Anonymous The Breckon, Collins, Hannah, Klein & Stacy Families Frank & ShaLa Kiolbassa Mrs. Janice LeBlanc and Mr. & Mrs. Richard Porth Thien & Huong Nguyen Quynh Nguyen & the Pham Family
The Offner Family The Rutledge Family Ray Simper Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Stanton
Classic Cup Champion $500 - $1,749
Anonymous The Carlson Family Brian & Jeannie Dobrava The Dudjak Family Jesus & Carolina Guerra Jason & Debra Haney Dennis & Anne Hoelscher Basil, Donna, Allie & Trey Housewright Mr. & Mrs. Simon Leech Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Leinen Carey & Heather Lindsey Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Mathews Lucio & Judith Mendez Jim & Rosemary Noe The Orsak Family Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Petitjean Jay & Karen Rea The Siwierka Family The Welsh Family Mr. & Mrs. Jay Yparraguirre
S.P.I.C.E. Sponsorships Cilantro Level $1,000 & up
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Botard Mr. & Mrs. Jim Kral Mr. & Mrs. Rob McDonald Mr. & Mrs. Lucio Mendez Mrs. Christy Novak Mr. & Mrs. Rene Richard
Cayenne Level $500 - $900
Catholic Daughter of the Americas CT 2402 Phyllis Garcia Mrs. Nicole McKirahan Mr. & Mrs. Giao Phan
Cinnamon Level $250 - $499
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Khuri
Ginger Level $150 - $249
Mr. & Mrs. John Araiza Dr. & Mrs. Roland Cortez Mrs. Mariann Licato Mrs. Donna Marshall Mrs. Margaret Turner
Salt & Pepper Level $25 - $149
Mr. & Mrs. Sean Byrne Mr. Charles Calvin Mr. & Mrs. Mike Knowles
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Restricted, Unrestricted, Gifts In-Kind and Matching Gifts Restricted
Anonymous Basil Housewright Rich Kleczynski Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kiolbassa Knights of Columbus, St. Laurence Xuan Le Ms. Mary Sotolongo Joellen Wall
Unrestricted Gifts
Anonymous Mrs. Anna Mae Dye Ms. Krista Gibson Mr. & Mrs. John Irvin Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Lavery Ms. Ann Mathis Mr. & Mrs. Allan Parker Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Lavery Mr. Craig Wong
Gifts In-Kind
Ms. Gayle Carloss The Steve Hanshaw Family Jerry Meins
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Matching Gift Companies
American International Group, Inc Baker Hughes British Petroleum Chevron Cisco Conoco Phillips El Paso Corporation Halliburton Foundation, Inc. Hess Corporation Heinz JP Morgan Chase Foundation KBE Methodist Orthopedic Specialists of Texas Pentair SAP Shell Spectra Energy Sysco Telecom Pioneers Texas Instruments Foundation TYCO Wells Fargo The Williams Company
St. Laurence Catholic School
In-Kind Gifts
Planned Giving
Matching Gifts
Stock and Security Transfers
Non-monetary gifts are valuable because they meet the nonbudgeted needs of SLCS. The school does not utilize its budget for these needed items as it must spend funds elsewhere. In-kind gifts are income tax-deductible.
Many companies will match the donations of their employees, retirees and family members. Matching gifts can double or even triple the value of your gift to SLCS. You can contact your employer’s human resources department to see if they have a matching gift program.
Memorial and Tribute Gifts
You can give a gift in memory of or in honor of a loved one, relative, student, friend or teacher that recognizes the peron while benefitting SLCS at the same time. The honoree will be notified of the gift through a card from the school.
Some donors would like to ensure the future of their charitable beneficiaries through planned giving or deferred giving. Planned gifts may include charitable bequests, charitable remainder trusts, annuities and life insurance policies.
Giving through the transfer of stocks and long-term securities avoids the capital gains tax and allows the donor to receive an income tax deduction for the full fair market value of their gift.
Time
We are always looking for volunteers at SLCS. We would love for you to give your time and talent! Please contact the school office for details.
Please visit the SLCS website at www.stlaurencecs.org for more information on the ways you can support our school. Also feel free to contact the Office of Development with any questions at 281-980-0500.
The Spirit Magazine | Issue 5, Volume 1, Summer 2013 St. Laurence Catholic School Office of Development 2630 Austin Parkway | Sugar Land, Texas 77479 www.stlaurencecs.org | 281-980-0500 main | 281-980-0026 fax
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The 18th Annual St. Laurence Catholic School Tuition Assistance Golf Tournament will be held at Sweetwater Country Club.
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steps for students 5k run/walk
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St. Laurence Catholic School 2013/2014 Annual Appeal Fund Family Commitment Friday. Remember...it’s all for our kids.
Steps For Students is the Archdiocesan annual 5K event. The Archdiocese asks all Catholic schools and their families to participate.
annual Auction gala Havana Nights, SLCS’s annual auction and dinner will be held at the Marriot Town Center in Sugar Land. It is guaranteed to be a night to remember!