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LAKE TAHOE SCHOOL
PREPARING FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND MISSION Our mission at Lake Tahoe School is to nurture a lifelong love of learning in our students with the purpose of developing critical thinkers and articulate, confident leaders for the 21st century.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM ---------------Proven Academics ----------------
---------------Creative Expression ----------------
---------------Critical Thinking ----------------
---------------Leadership & Character ----------------
BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER ---------------State of the Art Facility ----------------
---------------Experienced Faculty ----------------
---------------Innovative Teaching ----------------
MOTTO Where disciplined minds, sound character, healthy bodies, and creative spirits thrive.
---------------Personal Focus ----------------
---------------Athletics & Adventure ----------------
A Letter from Ruth Glass, Head of School Dear Lake Tahoe School Community, We are so very lucky to live in a time and place where generosity abounds. As we enter our 20th year, Lake Tahoe School’s foundation and first floor are firmly laid, and we are poised to continue figurative – and literal – construction of our beautiful facility. Your donations to Annual Fund provided many of the “furnishings” of our wonderful schoolhouse: technology, art and music, adventure learning, science, and professional development for our remarkable faculty, among other things. What made your gifts even more extraordinary was that they were considered part of our Capital Campaign for the first of a two-year period and actually brought in three times the amount that you gave us, thanks to the munificence of Dave and Cheryl Duffield. In 2003, when our current facility became the home of Lake Tahoe School, Mr. and Mrs. Duffield were integral to our success. Twenty years from now, when we have added to our campus and LTS has cemented its position as a top tier PK-8 independent school, we will look back at this particular time in our school’s history and the Duffields’ generosity at this juncture as having been the determining factor in our success.
child and the shared responsibility to each other. We are as proud and appreciative of acts of kindness as we are of academic successes. We understand and embrace the fact that every child grows at a different rate physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Our faculty, too has matured steadily over the years. As we begin the transition to a new Head of School, I could not be happier with the team that he will inherit. Our teachers work as a collaborative group to deliver the program that distinguishes Lake Tahoe School from all other schools in the Basin. We have a fine mix of professionals who have been with us for many years and newer folks who have brought with them fresh ideas. Some new furnishings for our comfortable and lived-in rooms. None of the above would be possible without your consistent and generous support. I am deeply grateful, every day. Warm Regards,
Ruth Glass
Ruth Huyler Glass Head of School
Lake Tahoe School provides an extraordinary educational experience for all of our children. Our student body is a group of diverse learners and talents. We spend a great deal of time and energy supporting and developing both the individuality of each
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2016-17 School and Parent Leadership BOARD MEMBERS
Chairman: Nate Horvath Vice Chairman: Bob Byrne Treasurer: Mark Ludviksen Secretary: Chuck Weinberger
LTS SCHOOL TRUSTEES Rob Alston Linda Brinkley Ruth Glass Jason Green Dana Kirkland Jeffrey Ornburg Beatrice Wittenberg
SENIOR STAFF
Head of School: Ruth Glass Assistant Head of School: Kris Nugent Director of Admissions and Marketing: Peyton Jobe Director of Safety: Paul Woiciechowski Director of Technology: Russ Bradford Director of Transporation: Ron Birmingham, Bob Croke Business Manager: Jeff Seaton Facility & Security Manager: Mark Brockway Administrative Coordinator: Karen Laurie Office Assistant: Sandi Bradford Library: Aly Kendall Facilities: Jimmy Mancuso Academic Coach: Shari Wilson
TEACHERS
PreK Director: Laurie Krueger PreK: Jenna Anderson PreK: Suzanne Batmale PreK: Heather Zikas PreK: Sophie Bush Kindergarten: Sara Holm 1st Grade: Christina Edwards 1st Grade: Diana Schlaff 2nd Grade: Heidi Breider 3rd Grade: Catherine Rogers 4th Grade: Amory Bundy 5th Grade: Arianna Pompea Art: Alison Lee Math & Humanities: Stephanie Mancuso Music: Eunice Marion PE: Jon Cooper Science: Wendy Losee Spanish (K-1): Diana Schlaff Spanish (2nd-8th): Eric Harssema MIDDLE SCHOOL Science: Rod Tayler Humanities: Jennifer Branchflower Math: Patrick Fleming
STUDENT COUNCIL
President: Brenda Martinez-Ruiz Katie-Belle Rau Ivy Batmale Billy Dayton Harrison Fung Kylie Reeth Kenna Bacon-Mirzayan Brenna Ritchie Jesse Morris Nicole Oliver Gibson Pinneo Gabrielle Rodda Brian Wiebe
PARENT ASSOCIATION
President: Dani Dayton Vice President of Events: Stacie Bodel Vice President of Administration: Gia Rauenhorst Treasurer: Craig Pinneo Secretary: Melinda Maxfield Co-Directors of Newcomer Committee: Dana Kirkland & Kristen Scheuer Director of Volunteers: Kristen O’Donnell
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Director of Room Parents: Shay Kurtz Director of Café Day: Katie McCandless Director of Communications: Jennifer Crawley Director of Assemblies/Speaker Series: Mia Hanak Director of Passive Fundraising: Evaleen Horvath Director of Care: Danielle Erikson
NEWCOMER’S COMMITTEE Jen Crawley Stacie Bodel Dani Dayton Kristen Scheuer Karen Fung Melissa Green Shay Kurtz Scott Patrick Jen Rau Gia Rauenhorst
CRYSTAL BALL AUCTION COMMITTEE
Co-Chairs: Keith & Kristen O’Donnell Stacie Bodel Carolyn Collins Karen Laurie Craig Pinneo
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Bob Byrne Sandi Bradfird Ruth Glass Jason Green Keith O’Donnell Kristin O’Donnell Jeffrey Ornburg Shawn Sheuer James Uyeda
Graduates and School Acceptances 2017 GRADUATES OF LAKE TAHOE SCHOOL Millie Jenkins Brenda Martinez-Ruiz Jada Moore Jesse Morris Nicole Oliver Jeremy Page Gibson Pinneo Riley Rau Roxanne Reed Cody Reeth Gabrielle Rodda Michael Sabin Brian Wiebe
LTS GRADUATES HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED AT THESE FINE HIGH SCHOOLS
Asheville School Berkshire School Bishop Manogue High School Burke Mountain Academy Cate School Choate Rosemary Hall Colorado Rocky Mountain School Davidson Academy Dunn School Deerfield Academy Gould Academy Holderness School Incline High School Lawrenceville Academy Marin Catholic High School Middlesex School Northfield Mount Hermon School Phillips Andover Academy Phillips Exeter Academy
Phoenix Country Day School Proctor Academy Santa Catalina School Stratton Mountain Academy St. Marks School Sage Ridge School Stevenson School St. Paul’s School - Concord Taft School Thacher School York School
LTS GRADUATES HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED AT THESE FINE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Air Force Academy Belmont College Brown University California Polytechnic State University Central Washington University Claremont McKenna College Cornell University Emerson College
Georgetown University Harvard University Lewis and Clark University Northeastern University Oregon State University Pepperdine University Princeton University Santa Clara University Stanford University Swarthmore College Tufts University UCLA UC San Diego Union University University of Colorado, Boulder University of Denver University of Oregon University of Nevada, Reno University of Pennsylvania University of Virginia University of Washington Vassar College Williams College Wellesley College
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2016-17 BY THE NUMBERS Total Giving: $1,638,790 Trustees
Parents
18.8%
24.1%
Faculty
0.6%
Grandparents
0.2%
Friends of LTS
0.2% Foundations & Corporations
56.0%
These amounts were Pledged or Paid in 2016-2017 Includes: Duffield Funds, Annual Fund and Building Fund
Total Expenses: $4,107,307 Program/Instructional
(professional development, supplies, athletics, field trips, outdoor ed, library, after school programs, technology)
10%
Plant
(building/grounds)
Admin
(admin supplies and services, interest, admissions, fundraising)
7% 59%
15%
9% Financial Aid
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Salaries and Benefits (staff and faculty)
Financials: Sources and Purpose ASSETS
Cash and Investments
Property and Equipment
2016-17 ACTUAL
2017-18 PROJECTED
$4,224,989 $9,371,601
Other Assets $39,043 REVENUE Tuition and Fees $3,014,564 $2,813,950
Fundraising
$716,999
$972,040
Other Income $225,087 $100,427 TOTAL REVENUE $3,956,651 $ 3,877,913 EXPENSES Personnel $2,420,532 $ 2,344,655
Tuition Assistance
$374,889
$457,105
Interest
$204,253
$300,000
Physical Plant
$282,958
General Admin
$366,017
$172,547
Instructional
$141,470
$166,610
Professional Development
$24,267
$45,900
Athletics, OE, FT
$60,323
$63,260
Other Expenses
$232,598
$14,500
$4,107,307
$3,878,377
TOTAL EXPENSES
$313,800
Number of students at start of year
147
134
Number of students at end of year
149
not yet known
$5,902
$7,281
Operating gap per student (based on starting students)
Because our tuition is less than the cost of educating each student, in essence EVERY CHILD at Lake Tahoe School receives a subsidized education. Even if a family pays full tuition, they are still being subsidized. If a family receives any sort of financial assistance, that subsidy grows. To balance this equation, please consider the following:
3) If your family receives financial assistance for your children to attend Lake Tahoe School, please make as significant a commitment to the Annual Fund as possible, support Lake Tahoe School in volunteer hours, and enrich the education of your child by being as involved as you can in the life of Lake Tahoe School. Gifts of time, talent, and treasure come in many forms, and all are welcomed and appreciated.
1) Consider a gift to the Annual Fund in the amount of the gap as a way to help offset the real cost of your child’s education. If you don’t, who will? 2) Gifts over the tuition gap support the critical resources that set a Lake Tahoe School education apart; a student-to-teacher ratio of 6:1; literacy specialists, mathematics specialists, extensive field trips, dedicated science, language, music, art, PE, and technology instructors who are experts in their respective fields; a clean, open, well-maintained and safe facility; a full range of athletic and outdoor education offerings; and the list goes on.
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Lake Tahoe School Annual Fund
Proven Academics The consistently strong historical placement of our graduates in highly regarded high schools and colleges around the country continues to confirm the quality and success of an LTS education. Cutting edge technology, including iPads and Apple TVs throughout the school, provides students with access to the world. Experienced, passionate, and dedicated teachers support every child.
Athletics & Adventure
Small and mighty, Lake Tahoe School teams continue to bring home hardware. 95% of students in 5th – 8th grades participate in interscholastic sports. Bobcats compete successfully on crosscountry, basketball, volleyball, Nordic skiing, and track teams. In addition, Thursday’s ski and snowboard program involves 80% of our students. Our students also explore ecosystems in the Tahoe Basin and beyond.
Creative Expression Our students are encouraged to share their insights, perceptions, and ideas through multiple media. Specialized teachers in art, music, technology, science, modern language, and PE work closely with core classroom teachers to integrate all aspects of the curriculum.
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The Difference You Made
Critical Thinking LTS students learn early that there is always more than one answer and more than one avenue to solutions. An emphasis on collaboration and hands-on learning inspires children to take academic risks. Teachers recognize critical thinking as one of the key components of 21st Century teaching and learning.
Leadership & Character Bobcats are handed the responsibility of working together and learning empathy the moment they begin at LTS. Children are empowered to resolve their own conflicts and to be willing and able to distinguish between right and wrong and act accordingly. LTS graduates frequently populate leadership positions in the high schools they attend.
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Giving Circles
Lake Tahoe School Donor Circles Founder’s Circle $25,000 and above
The Lake Tahoe School Giving Circles give special recognition to those Lake Tahoe School supporters whose significant gifts help the School reach its annual goals for endowment, annual giving, and capital efforts. FOUNDER’S CIRCLE
The Sandra and Steven Hardie Fund Tahoe Learning Center, LLC Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation Jason and Melissa Green Fund Rob and Amy Alston Dave and Cheryl Duffield Jason and Melissa Green Steven and Sandra Hardie Dana Kirkland Mark and Julie Ludviksen Keith and Kristen O’Donnell Chris and Jennifer Watts Chuck and Deanne Weinberger
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
Andrew Sabin Family Foundation Byrne Family Fund Chevron Humankind Community The TurningPoint Foundation Bob and Jackie Byrne Bill and Dani Dayton Nathan and Evaleen Horvath Jonathan and Susan Sabin Dimitri and Leta Seletzky
LTS FAMILY CIRCLE
The Foresight Fund Harvey and Leslie Wagner Foundation Linda Brinkley & Ron Randolph-Wall FGP Fund Oliver Luxury Real Estate Tom Artle and Donna Fung Douglas and Stacie Bodel Linda Brinkley and Ron Randolph-Wall Carolyn Collins Michael and Danielle Erikson Paul Eykamp & Stephanie Jensen Richard and Christeen Frankowski Gary and Karen Fung Charles and Adelina German Wayne and Ruth Glass Kirk and Melissa Hankla Kevin and Rebecca Kassekert Andy Meinnert & Stacey Elmore
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Michael and Nora Oliver Jeff and Jen Ornburg Scott and Deana Patrick Craig and Karen Pinneo Kevin and Jeannie Reeth Ryan and Cory Ritchie Shawn and Kristen Scheuer Corina Wagner Bea and Roger Wittenberg
MT. ROSE CIRCLE SalesForce
Brad Bergstrom & Karen Derhalli Jeremy and Katrin Burton John and Jennifer Crawley Robert and Kara Green Joshua Hackett & Tiffany Khaler Kirk and Lindsay Hardie Jeff Lee Brian and Leslie Martinez Chris and Afrime Ottaway Craig and Jen Rau Jeff and Gia Rauenhorst Dan and Cara Schuessler Bill and Leann Tarter William and Patricia White Rich and Gina Wiebe
BOBCAT CIRCLE
LTS Small Business Class LTS Student Council Lowe Family Charitable Foundation The Berry Family Fund The Holman Family Philanthropies Fund Chris Alpers and Liu Junching Jenna Anderson Heather Bacon and Brian Polsen Suzanne Batmale Amy Berry Seth Berry Alina Bochis Russ and Sandi Bradford Jennifer Branchflower Heidi Breider Mark and Evelyn Brockway
Leadership Circle $15,000 - $24,999 LTS Family Circle $5,000 - $14,999 Mt. Rose Circle $2,000 - $4,999 Bobcat Circle up to $1,999
Robert and Amory Bundy Janet Cafferata Jon and Kate Cooper Chris Cornell Robert Croke Andy Davis Patrick Fleming Peter and Kim Garcia David and Lauren Gunstone Richard Hamilton and Debra Schadeck Sandra Hammond James and Jorene Hankla Eric Harssema Sara Holm Robert and Robin Holman Peyton Jobe and Aly Kendall Steve King Laurie Krueger Karen Laurie Alison Lee Wendy Losee Todd and Janet Lowe Sarah Luse Kevin Lyons and Karen Hovorka Jim and Stephanie Mancuso Jimmy Mancuso Arianna and Daniel Maier Dennis and Eunice Marion Kris Nugent Damon and Kristi Partridge Catherine Rogers Charlie and Shirley Roxburgh Diana Schlaff Jeff Seaton Margaret Stier Scott and Christie Stranzl Rod Tayler James Uyeda Ian Weiss and Marna Broida Charlie White Yale and Holly Williamson Shari Wilson
Giving by Grade Congratulations to the following Lake Tahoe School families who participated in the 2016-2017 Annual Fund Campaign. Thank you for jumping in! PREK3: CLASS OF 2027
Thank you to the parents of: Roger Alpers Finn Gunstone KJ Hackett Ava Wagner Emily Watts Class Participation: 62.50%
PREK4: CLASS OF 2026
Thank you to the parents of: Miles Cooper Brooks Erikson Jackson Green Fletcher Hardie Grace Partridge Eli Joset Wagner Class Participation: 46.15%
KINDERGARTEN: CLASS OF 2025 Thank you to the parents of: Noah Bourque Daffydd Gunstone Cael Hankla Kaianne Laskin Lily Maeve Meinnert Owen Scheuer Larkin Schuessler Class Participation: 58.33%
1ST GRADE: CLASS OF 2024 Thank you to the parents of: Angie Alpers Micah Bergstrom Kayden Bush MacKenzie Duffield Shelby Erikson Richard Frankowski Stellan Paz Hamner-Jillson Amanda Rose Lyons Nate Rauenhorst Patrick Rogers Nelson Seletzky Class Participation: 73.33%
2ND GRADE: CLASS OF 2023 Thank you to the parents of: Kieran Alston Lily Cooper Maggie Jensen-Eykamp Ethan Horvath Lola Marie Meinnert Avery O’Donnell Jackson O’Donnell Ava Sabin Class Participation: 88.89%
3RD GRADE: CLASS OF 2022 Thank you to the parents of: Andrew Bodel Ben Crawley Tyler Jensen-Eykamp Logan Horvath Luca Pinneo Maddie Rau Lee Dimitri Seletzky Julian Broida Weiss Sasha Weiss Grace White Class Participation: 71.43%
4TH GRADE: CLASS OF 2021 Thank you to the parents of: Turner Alston Grace R. Berry Ellen Bundy Tommy Dayton Lincoln Fung Aneliese German Olive Hamner-Jillson Joshua Ludviksen Sal Padilla Madeleine Patrick Sophia Rauenhorst Class Participation: 55.00%
5TH GRADE: CLASS OF 2020 Thank you to the parents of: Keenan Artle Parker Bacon-Mirzayan Bradley Bodel Cameron Bodel
Kayla Green Sean Patrick Oliver Sabrina Ottaway Evee Justice Propst Katie Belle Rau Ella Sabin Max Weiss Class Participation: 68.75%
6TH GRADE: CLASS OF 2019 Thank you to the parents of: Ivy Camille Batmale Quinn Cafferata-Jenkins Harrison Fung Aiden German Sean Kirkland Kylie Reeth Carly Weinberger Class Participation: 50.00%
7TH GRADE: CLASS OF 2018 Thank you to the parents of: Isabella Artle Kenna Bacon-Mirzayan Lukas Mark Burton Dean Cafferata-Jenkins Shane Green Jack Laurie Jack Ludviksen Kade Martinez Nicholas Patrick Brenna Ritchie Keira Sabin Elisabeth Stranzl Class Participation: 85.71%
8TH GRADE: CLASS OF 2017 Thank you to the parents of: Nicole Oliver Gibson Pinneo Riley Rau Cody Reeth Gabby Rodda Michael Sabin Brian Wiebe Class Participation: 53.85%
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2017 Lake Tahoe School’s Annual Gala Development efforts are supported in multiple ways by many generous members of our community. We are deeply grateful to the following for their donations of time, talent, and great good humor. Count Me In! parties provide marvelously diverse opportunities to celebrate LTS and each other. COUNT ME IN! PARTIES & HOSTS • VIP Reno Rodeo Experience – Reno Rodeo Foundation • Ladies Chip’N’Putt Golf Clinic – IVGID, Robyn Bradford, Keith and Kristen O’Donnell • Welcome Back Wine Dinner – Peter and Kim Garcia, Keith and Kristen O’Donnell, Brad Bergstrom, Karen Derhalli and Free Range Kitchen with Chef Eric Stenberg • Pretty Party – Zoe Jane Salon and Keith and Kristen O’Donnell • Bad Santa Party – Keith and Kristen O’Donnell, Brad Bergstrom, Karen Derhalli and Free Range Kitchen with Chef Eric Stenberg • Ladies Ski Day at Homewood – Amy Berry, Cory Ritchie, Homewood Mountain Resort and West Shore Café • Oscar Party – Keith and Kristen O’Donnell, Brad Bergstrom, Karen Derhalli and Free Range Kitchen with Chef Eric Stenberg • Singaporean Chili Crab Dinner – The Kurtz Family • French Dinner – Cory and Ryan Ritchie, Brad Bergstrom, Karen Derhalli, Free Range Kitchen with Chef Eric Stenberg • NV Museum of Art Private Lunch and Tour – Evaleen Horvath and Sari Rogoff
THE GOLDFINGER COLLECTION OF EVENTS • • •
Luxury Tour of Champagne Tasting – Seth Box, MoetHennessey USA, Gene and Alison Pretti and Free Range Kitchen with Chef Eric Stenberg Cycling & Wine Week in Tuscany – Keith and Kristen O’Donnell Barbary Coast Poker Weekend at Pesky Ranch – Emma Ly and Chris Talbot, Alibi Ale Works, Prather Ranch, Pilot Brands, Blue House Farm and Harley Farm • The High Roller Tuition Raffle – Lake Tahoe School
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS & DONORS • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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Reversible black sheared mink stroller with black fox tuxedo collar and trim – William Furs 7 Nights, Jackson Hole Rocking H Ranch – Ruth Huyler Glass and Family Bay Area Sports Package – Tom Artle, Donna Fung, the Cornells and Melinda Maxfield 6 Days, 5 Nights at the Pesky Ranch – Emma Ly and Chris Talbot Oscar De La Renta – Peter and Kim Garcia Las Vegas Extravaganza – Bill and Dani Dayton, Quillin Advertising, David Copperfield Name Our Street – Lake Tahoe School 7 Days at Luxury Compound in Hawaii – Joe Peiffer Be Your Own Wine Maker – Stuhlmuller Vineyards, Keith and Kristen O’Donnell 7 Night Luxury Vacation – Exclusive Resorts Napa Wine Lovers Weekend – The Napa Valley Reserve, Thomas Keller, the Horvaths, the O’Donnells and the Ludviksens Argentina Bird Hunting Trip for Five – Whiddon Wingshooting Skip School-Ski/Board Day – Lake Tahoe School, Mr. Jon Cooper and Mr. Kris Nugent
2017 Lake Tahoe School’s Annual Gala THANK YOU TO ALL OUR GALA CORPORATE SPONSORS! Alibi Ale Works Bay Area Discovery Museum Bowl Incline Castle Crow & Company Cirque du Soleil Classical Tahoe David Copperfield Diamond Peak Diamond Peak Ski Education Foundation Exclusive Resorts Free Range Kitchen Gomez-Gracia GTL Corporation Hard Rock Café South Lake Tahoe Hyatt, Lone Eagle Grille Incline Car Wash Incline Village Tire Department IVGID Judge Palmer Winery Kellan’s Kitchen Lake Tahoe Fund Moet Hennessy USA Move Mountains Mt. Rose Ski Resort Native to this Place NextG Partners
North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District NV Discovery Museum Oliver Luxury Real Estate PDL BioPharma Piping Rock Equestrian Center Placer County Sheriff Department Quillin Advertising Reno Aces Baseball Reno Rodeo Foundation See Ya, Doll Sephora Shakespeare Festival Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Squeeze Inn Stella & Dot STI International Stuhlmuller Vineyards & Winery Surf Air Tahoe Boat Rentals Tahoe Mountain Club Tahoe Sports Fishing Tesla Tributary Whitewater Tours Vail Resorts VIP Car Detailing
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR GALA FAMILY SPONSORS! Rob and Amy Alston Brad Bergstrom and Karen Derhalli Richard and Christeen Frankowski Jason and Melissa Green Nate and Evaleen Horvath Keith and Kristen O’Donnell Jonathan and Susie Sabin
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