Annual Report
2016 - 2017
“ To educate students of knowledge, courage, personal integrity, and compassion.”
– Our Mission
HEAD OF SCHOOL & BOARD PRESIDENT MESSAGE Dear MMS Families and Friends,
CONTACT US MILWAUKEE MONTESSORI SCHOOL 345 N. 95th Street Milwaukee, WI 53226 Main Phone: 414-259-0370 Fax: 414-259-0427 Website: milwaukee-montessori.org mmsadmin@milwaukee-montessori.org ADMISSIONS 414-259-0370 x106 admissions@milwaukee-montessori.org DEVELOPMENT 414-259-0370 x142 aweiss@milwaukee-montessori.org 414-259-0370 x128 sziemke@milwaukee-montessori.org
Most schools dream of winning the National STEM Challenge in Game Design; MMS, on the other hand, has the extraordinary distinction of winning three times in the last five years! This year, TWO students won in separate categories out of a field of 3,000 entries. After having been alerted of the good news by the Challenge administrators, Mark German, President of E-Line Education, a founding sponsor of the National STEM Challenge wrote to us saying, “This is really exciting for us to have winners in two categories from the same school in the same competition cycle! And the fact that Milwaukee Montessori produced another STEM Challenge winner years ago speaks volumes for the quality of your technology program!” Kudos to Himani C. and Zoe P. for their award-winning games and a special thank you goes to Mr. Anastas, together with MMS UE and JH faculty, whose creative
thinking and hard work facilitates all of our students to think outside the box! This tremendous honor was the capstone of an important year for our school. In addition to our STEM achievements, we undertook our third Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS) accreditation cycle. During their intense visit, the team reviewed every process and practice in the school. They met students, parents, trustees, and teachers, and afterward wrote a comprehensive report approving our accreditation for another seven years. In fact, the report featured a list of glowing commendations that exceeded our expectations: “The ISACS Visiting Team commends Milwaukee Montessori for its positive school culture and rich learning environment that reflect the school’s mission. Milwaukee Montessori is a caring, warm, and encouraging community. All members of the
community show genuine enthusiasm and concern for students, instruction, and individual growth creating a positive and comfortable atmosphere and school culture. The faculty and staff are hardworking, passionate, respectful, kind, and articulate. They are true role models for the children.” On the heels of such a glowing reaccreditation process, we have much to be grateful for as we begin a new school year. Of special interest our new sport court will have officially opened by the time you receive this report. This project is consistent with our desire to balance the best of intellectual achievement with the best of physical and emotional development, so your students are well-rounded young people of knowledge, courage, personal integrity and compassion.
2016-2017 BOARD OF TRUSTEES President Kate Lewis Vice President Kathleen O’Brien Treasurer Rob deJong Finance Committee Brian Amore, Dave Swanson & Rob deJong Development Committee Christina Berger, Maya Rao Hughes, Kate Lewis & Amit Verma Facilities Committee Julie Ledger & Joseph Thomae
Monica Van Aken, Ed.D. Head of School
Kate Lewis President, Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees works to ensure the future of our school and future generations of students. Serving in an oversight role, the Board has one employee – the Head of School. With a membership of parents and nonparents, our board members are vetted for skill sets that serve our general mission and strategic goals. Board members are asked to make a minimum donation of $2,500 to the MMS Fund. The Board meets bi-monthly, and trustees serve on the aforementioned committees for board evaluation and selection.
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CLASS OF 2017 Congratulations to the MMS Graduating Class of 2017! Through your own efforts, with the guidance of your teachers and the support of your families, you are ready to achieve your dreams. Please join us in wishing the best for our graduates as they head onward to high school. “I will miss everything about MMS. I love the people, I love the lessons, and I love the school itself. I’m sad to have to go, but it’s the right time.” - Nevin M. ‘17 “My whole experience at MMS has been incredible, and I am grateful for the education I received.” - Catherine N. ‘17 “We built self-confidence, a strong support foundation for and from each other, and had some great inside jokes.” - Aleria J. ‘17
Manas Arora | Whitnall High School
William Kochis | Whitnall High School
Grace Davison | St. Pius XI High School
Will Martin | Wauwatosa East High School
Norah Paulsen | Nicolet High School
Catherine Nelson | Divine Savior Holy Angels
Aleria Jones | Divine Savior Holy Angels
Xander Salick | Marquette University High School
Shannon Linehan | Wauwatosa West High School
Sam Davison | St. Pius XI High School
Jaden Owens | Rufus King High School
Cole Wesley | Marquette University High School
Nevin Mohr | Brookfield Central High School
STUDENT HONORS & RECOGNITION MMS students seek ways to challenge themselves and their fellow classmates. Our students have been recognized for their achievements in academics, artistic endeavors, and athletics.
YEAR IN REVIEW • A leria J. won the first four-year, full-tuition scholarship to attend Divine Savior Holy Angels High School, the Beacon Scholarship. • J unior High teacher Mr. Benjamin Riggs received the Scholastic Writing Teacher Award.
ACADEMICS
ATHLETIC AWARDS
Voice of Democracy Certificate of Merit
Brookfield Academy Meet 1st Place
These Junior High students wrote on the theme “The America I Believe In”, and were selected as post winners by VFW Post 1465. Along with a certificate, Grace won $100, Manas won $75, and Quinn won $50. • 1 st: Grace D. • 2nd: Manas A. • 3rd: Quinn H. ART Scholastic Art Awards Art students from Milwaukee Montessori School received 14 Scholastic Art Awards this year. Students received these prestigious awards for their work in photography, sculpture, digital art, ceramics and drawing. Milwaukee Montessori School was the only school in the state to have 7th graders receive any Scholastic Art Awards in 2016-2017. • S ilver Key: Aleria J. - Ceramic sculpture, “Fall Ice Cream.” • Honorable Mentions: Manas A., Maddie B., Mehul D., Owen L., Shannon L., Will M., Nevin M., Nishant N., Catherine N., Norah P., and Samantha S.
• 1 00 Hurdles – 5th grade girls – Kennedy R. • 4 x 100 mixed relay – 5th grade team of Calvin C., Ethan H., Skylar M., and Ella W. • 8 00m run – 8th grade girls – Catherine N. • 4 00m dash – 7th grade boys – Quinn H. • 1 600m run – 8th grade girls – Catherine N. • 1 600m run – 6th grade girls – Kennedy R. (ran up a grade) • 1 600m run – 6th grade boys – Ronan S. • 1 600m run – 5th grade girls – Petra T. 2nd Place • 1 00 Hurdles – 5th grade girls – Skylar M. • 1 00 Hurdles – 5th grade boys – Calvin C. • 1 00 Hurdles – 6th grade girls – Petra T. (ran up a grade) • 1 00 Hurdles – 7th grade girls – LaJess J. (ran up a grade) • 1 00m dash – 5th grade girls – Emma S. • 4 x 100 mixed relay – 6th grade team of Jackson B., Himani C., Lajess J. and Ronan S. • 2 00m dash – 5th grade girls – Ella W. • 8 00m run – 5th grade boys – Ethan H. • 8 00m run – 7th grade boys – Quinn H. • 4 00m dash – 5th grade girls – Skylar M. • 4 00m dash – 8th grade boys – Xander S. • 1 600m run – 5th grade girls – Emma S. 2016-2017 MMS Annual Report | 6
• 4 x 400 mixed relay – 7th grade team of Quinn H., LaJess J., Petra T. and Caleb Y. 3rd Place • • • • • •
00 Hurdles – 5th grade boys – Ethan H. 1 100 Hurdles – 6th grade boys – Jackson B. 100m dash – 6th grade boys – Jacob D. 200m dash – 6th grade boys – Dylan N. 400m dash – 5th grade girls – Aishani D. 400m dash – 6th grade boys – Jacob D.
Mary Queen of Saints Meet 1st Place • 4 x 400 relay team 5th grade girls – Kennedy R., Emma S., Skylar M. & Petra T. 2nd Place • 4 00m run – LaJess J. 6th grade girls • 400m run – Quinn H. 7th grade boys • 1600m run – Kennedy R. 5th grade girls 3rd Place • 8 00m run – Xander S. 8th grade boys • 1600m run – Ronan S. 6th grade boys • 4 x 400 relay team 6th grade boys – Jackson B., Elliot B., Jacob D. & Ronan S. SCHOLASTIC HONORS AND RECOGNITION Scholastic Writing Awards MMS took home ten awards in the statewide Scholastic Writing Awards this year. Not only did we win more fiction and non-fiction awards than any school in the Wisconsin and Illinois areas, but 33% of the overall winners were MMS students.
• MMS won five gold key awards this year; the most we’ve ever won in a single year. • Clara A. - Silver Key • Mehul D. - 2 Gold Keys, Silver Key • Quinn H. - Honorable Mention • Owen L. - Silver Key • Emily L. - Gold Key • Shannon L. - Gold Key, 2 Honorable Mentions • Will M. - Honorable Mention, Gold Key • Catherine N. - 2 Honorable Mentions • Samantha S. - Honorable Mention • Eleanor T. - Silver Key, Honorable Mention
MMS ALUMNI CLASS OF 2013 Well wishes to our alumni as they start their first year at the following universities: Zoe Ashley University of Wisconsin - Madison
Kassandra Tiedjens Butler University Ruwandi Wijenayake University of Wisconsin – Madison
Harold Assana University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Daijon Davis Undeclared Abrielle Dillon Macalester College Hajira Fuad Wellesley College William Gebauer University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Connor Kubiak University of Wisconsin - Madison Maggie Shafer Wheaton College Jacob Thomae Iowa State University
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FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 Due to our sound financial footing, the school has completed a renovation of the heating and air conditioning system, which now allows us to heat and cool throughout the year simultaneously. Also, two Lower Elementary classrooms have been fully renovated with new flooring, cabinets, and removal of the raised platforms to give students more useful space. Our technology program was advanced by the purchase of 20 new tablets for student use in Lower Elementary classrooms and 14 new tablets to replace faculty tablets that were nearing warranty expiration. New servers and firewall protection were also placed in service, as well as the research and implementation of a new student database which had become obsolete. Beyond infrastructure improvements, we also focused on professional development. Faculty pursued training in science, infant and toddler, curriculum, and adolescent studies. Our art teachers trained in the use of our new enamel kiln. Gifts to Green Initiatives purchased a recycling container system which we use daily to forward our efforts in recycling properly, as well as composting. Generous donations helped to provide $483,850 in need-based financial assistance to 22% of our students. Each one of these improvements are possible because of your significant donor support and Board of Trustee leadership. Thank you!
SOURCES OF FUNDS Tuition & Fees
USES OF FUNDS $4,717,555
Salaries & Benefits
59%
$3,162,796
Restricted Contributions
9%
$474,240
School Operations
16%
$864,790
Special Event Revenue (net of donor benefit)
2%
$94,915
Restricted Funds Unexpended
10%
$534,504
Unrestricted Contributions
1%
$82,985
Facilities
9% $518,858
Other
0% $18,153
Interest & Expense
6%
TOTAL
88%
100% $5,387,848
TOTAL
$306,900
100% $5,387,848
An audited financial statement was prepared by Vrakas CPAs and Advisors.
ANNUAL FUND
FUND
AMOUNT RAISED
Area of Greatest Need
$82,830
Athletics $3,039 Professional Development
$7,950
Fine Arts
$7,523
Green Initiatives
$2,398
Technology $2,588 Tuition Assistance
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING CLASSROOM TEACHERS WHO HAVE ACHIEVED 100% FAMILY PARTICIPATION Arora | Kane | Klein Namboothiry | Shergill | Wijenayake 100% of MMS Faculty participated in the Fund.
$27,858
2016-2017 MMS FUND BREAKDOWN Parents Trustees Employees Grandparents Alumni, Friends and Foundations TOTAL RAISED
DONATIONS
% OF TOTAL
NO. OF GIFTS
$72,652 63% 233 $12,652 3% 9 $9,952 18% 68 $8,092 7% 25 $30,838 9% 33 $134,186
MMS FUND CHAIRS Leadership Chairs: Tiffany and Brian Jacobsen New Parent Chairs: Pia and Steve Oreskovich Toddler Chairs: Tarah and Shane Davis Children’s House Chairs: Erin and Bryant VanCronkhite
TOTAL $134,186
DONOR TYPE
Milwaukee Montessori School has a tradition of preparing students to enter the world as independent, self-directed, civically engaged individuals who are committed to life-long learning. To continue to provide this exceptional experience, MMS relies on its annual giving program.
100%
Lower and Upper Elementary Charis: Karen Van Ert and Jeff Kloss Junior High Chairs: Jenny and Tarif Smadi Grandparent Chairs: Betty and Glenn Ragalie
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82% of families participated in the Fund, which is 15% higher than the NAIS Average.
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MAKING AN IMPACT
MMS ANNUAL FUND DONORS BENEFACTOR $10,000+ Brian and Tiffany Jacobsen
We are pleased to acknowledge gifts made to Milwaukee Montessori School between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017. Thank you for contributing to our Family of Funds. • • • • • • •
Athletics Fine Arts Technology Green Initiatives Professional Development Tuition Assistance Area of Greatest Need
LEADERSHIP GUILD $5,000-$9,999 Anonymous Angela and Sven Loberg Milwaukee Medical Associates Janet Lucas-Taylor and Stephen Taylor FOUNDERS CIRCLE $2,500-$4,999 Campbell Family Foundation Nicole and Jason Fernhaber Natalie and Emery Harlan Dan Kempken Julie Kempken Colleen Maroney Malika Siker and Olivier Reiher Kate Lewis and Scott Silet Erin and Bryant VanCronkhite Kristin and Christian Walters Lisa and Greg Wesley SCHOLAR’S CIRCLE $1,000-$2,499 Anonymous Andrietsch Family Sandra and Bevan Baker The Barnes Family
Christina and Adam Berger Sydney and Jeffrey Childs The Davis Family DB Cooper Lainie and Rob deJong Lubna Chaudhary and Mehdi Hamadani Jill and Pete Hansen Krissy and Chris Kappl Shannon and Cory Kilsdonk Lizz and Bruce Loder Sue and Tom Martin Debbie and Mike Mather Josephine Merck Pia and Steve Oreskovich The Pai Family Terri Quinn and Rick Paulsen Lisa and Andrew Pelkey Audrey and Brad Salick Sara Hansen Memorial Fund Kay and James Scheurell Bridget and Matt Sullivan Amy Blair and Haruki Toyama Monica Van Aken, Ed. D. Kusum Rawat and Amit Verma PATRON’S CIRCLE $500-$999 Anonymous Sue and Kenneth Barker
Jackie and Ryan Bartelak The Becker Family Nevin Biggs Lindsay and Ty Cashen Nancy and Thomas Gazzana Brenna and Rob Holly House of Hallers Maya Rao Hughes and Jason Hughes Meredith Adams and Robert Hurley Jane and Paul Keuler Karen Van Ert and Jeff Kloss Nur and Willy Kusak The Martinek Family Kit and Bill Metzen Mara Lord and David Milliken The Molezzi Family Mary and Scott Nelson Betty and Glenn Ragalie Sandra Hunter and Jeff Rainwater Supriya and Krishna Shetty The Smadi Family Monika and George Tsitsos Christina and Scott Wichman MMS PARTNERS $250-$499 Chaitanya Yaramada
MMS ANNUAL FUND DONORS and Rajesh Anireddy Anonymous Irene Aguilera-Barrantes and Carlos Arce-Lara Karen-Sue and Chad Carlson Elizabeth Hamlin and Christopher Christian Heidi and Andrew Christianson Maranda and Chuck Cigna Pamela and Charles Davison Shally Chogtu and Kanwal Dhar Mary Beth DiFuccia Jacquelyn Dinusson, MD Catherine Attonito and David Gillitzer Julie and Michael Hinickle Alia and Justin Hubacher Sushma Iyer and Prem Jayaraman Marcelle Polednik and David Kammerman Cheryl and Chuck Kelly Maggie and Alberto Leyes Monica and Ed O’Sullivan Laura and Jamie Pagel Alina and George Petculescu Shontra and Andre Powell The Repikov Family
Mary Simoneau and Ziad Salameh Sonia and Peter Sandroni Ellen and John Schmidt Elizabeth and Matthew Sims Jessie and David Swanson Dawn Scher Thomae and Joseph Thomae Alesa and Casey Weiss Anoma and Ajith Wijenayake MMS FRIENDS UP TO $249 Mary and Nathan Abraham Camille Hunt and Marcus Adams Liz and Michael Aidoo Neyza and Shannon Alioto Bhanu Arasada and Pramod Allani Eyerusalem Asfaw and Andinet Alemu Lori and Ben Ambers Brian Amore Angela and Michael Amos Ian Anastas Anonymous Sarah and Justin Aprahamian Deepti and Sidharta Arora Laurie and Albert Asch
Jamie and Jeremy Ault Lori Huebner Avila and Homero Avila Pinar and Cagatay Aycan Shantel and Sheik Bacchus Aaliyah and William Baker LaVaughn and Senait Barker Larry Barton Kara and Eric Basaldua Sara Bauer Marcy Berenschot Alyson Berg Amy Shallow and Noah Bern Arun Bhaskar Raquel and Nicholas Bialek Heather and Jason Blachowski Anna and Neil Blair Janet and Bert Bleke Lauren Borkenhagen Floyd Bowie Patricia Briones Hannah Brusewitz The Brylow Family Catherine and Rick Brys Laurie and Dann Burghardt Kathryn and Charles Varnell Burk Rashmi Kaul and Andrew Capes Jennifer and Joseph Cera
Diana and Bill Chesen Amelie Fronk Rita and Hemendra Chonkar Sarah Whiting and Jason Galien Amy Baer and Tim Chrapko Hilda Langarica Julie and Rob Christensen and Leopold Galvan Yolanda and Gerard Coly Cheryl and Robert Garrity Sarah Como Christopher Gauger The Connor Family Marie Schulte The Cornwall Family and Robert Gavahan Mary Cullen Naomi and Joseph Gehling Heather and Pete Czechorski Stephanie Golombowski The D’Souza Family Anne Marie Claudia and Dennis Dallmann and Rogelio Gonzalez Kristen and Marcos Daniels Julia Gonzalez Brooke and Stephen DeLassus Karen Gorecki Mita and Keyur Desai Brenda and David Graat Nancy and Albert DiCastri The Grabher Family Ben and Al Dorton Lakesha and Elaine Dragotta Ronnie Grandberry Philip Dunay Rebecca Grazulis Sharon Somers Janice Groothuis and Dean Duran Jessica and Jason Grusnick Marlene K. Ego Madhu and Nilesh Gupta Heather Eiden Sharon and Travis Haas Karyn and Bill Elliott Lijana and Brad Haasch Britney Freeman-Farr Tania Taylor and Mark Hamby and Quinten Farr Jacey Hartweg The Fedor Family Veronica Chavez de Audrey Hayes Fernandez and Jorge Fernandez 2016-2017 MMS Annual Report | 12
MMS ANNUAL FUND DONORS
Ben and Cameron Hendrickson The Hietpas Family Preetha Kurudiyara and Tristam Hill Tatjana and Ervin Himollari Carol and Noel Hincha Ang Curro and Jared Hlavac Hisako and Yuichi Horikoshi Kelly and Willie Horne Li-Shu Wang and Yi-Wen Huang Aiden Johnson Jasmine Johnson Jazzmin Johnson Georgia Kane Long Ngo and Ulrike Kappes Darlene Keener Frazier Keener Zahra Alraqi and Ali Khalil Elizabeth King Family
Gwynne and Nicholas Kirchen Mary Jo and Joseph Klein Susan and Robert Klement Jennifer and Kason Klumpyan Hattie Knox Michael Kochis Mary and Dick Komorowski Irene and Wade Kostiwa Jennifer and Michael Kozoroz Kristen and Todd Kriegl Nicole and Drew Krueger Karen and Chuck Kubiak Swati and Nitin Kulkarni Kumar The Kwarteng Family Julieta Langarica Janel and Craig Lanza The Larsons Leslie Philip and Zubin Lathara Norah Lawlor Mary and Timothy Linehan Alessandra Lopez Toral Karrie and Zouyan Lu Marie and Mark Lubinski Christine and Nicholas Lucas Sarah and Chris Lueders Summi Pargal and Aman Mahajan
Poongodi Sureshkumar and Suresh Kumar Marimuthu Kathy and Chris Maki Janki Lavingia and Jigar Mankad Harper and Jim Marten The Massey Family Erin and Andrew McCardle Susan Longhenry and Jeremy McDonnell Maureen O’Meara-Rowen and Sam McGovern-Rowen Angela Mehling Patricia and Mark Mehling Joy and Eric Meier Shreya Menon Megan Mentink Mr. and Mrs. Brett Metzen Fariha Alam and Oftekhar Mian Elie and Gary Miles April Miller Kelly and Sean Mizer Irfanullah Mohammed Jonathan Mohr Lisa Mohr Gabriella and Leah Morris Mary Mueller Jayden Mukunde Katrina Lipski
and Michael Nagy Shefalika and Vikram Naik Deepali and Rajesh Namboothiry Aruna Tumalala and Avaneesh Nammi Laura and James Nelson Jodi and Jay Nolte S. Kathleen O’Brien Georgia Vergou and Ertan Ornek Tamara Owens Ruchi Shukla and Sushant Pandey Courtney and Michael Papp Maria Pares-Toral Aanal and Keyur Parikh Kshitij Parulekar John Patek Mia Marzion and Spencer Paul Evan Perez Deanna, Jake, and Anna Peschman Cindy and Shawn Petros Janese and Garfield Plunkett The Price Family Ruth Price Kirthi and Abhishek Pulakanti Jayme and Matthew Radomski
Marina Ilari and William Ragalie Rama Sinnakirouchenan and Vijay Ramalingam Meg and Markos Ramirez Surekha Guntur and Nagesh Reddy Carrie and Bart Reuter Lora Flores-Rice and Michael Rice Tara Monnink and Benjamin Riggs The Rinehart Family The Rivas Family Jessica Rohrer Maureen Fitzgerald and Chuck Rozewicz Brittany Ross Hannah Ross Kate and Will Rottier Tami and Duke Roufus Jessica Del Rosario and Peter Russell Amy and Ross Rutter Daniel Rutter Ronald Saari Viktoriya and Alex Sabchyshyn Hina and Faisal Saeed
MMS ANNUAL FUND DONORS Gloria Negron and Marilina Santiago Brittany and William Schumaker Anushree Mehrotra and Himashu Sharma Shabnam and Gurpreet Shergill Samin Zamir and Tariq Siddiqui Gunjan Khandpur and Suraj Singh Rowella and Girogi Sirbiladze Sarah and Alexander Slocum Amy and Thomas Spenner Colleen and Doug Sprague Billie and Troy St. Martin The Staff Family The Stahl Family Melissa and Zak Stentz Tim and Jane Stoller Kim Hurlebaus and Nicholas Straube
Cecelia Sullivan Katie and Shane Sundquist Elle Tassopoulos Ilena and Vance Telford Ashley and Scott Town Kori and James Trotter Jeanette and Al Vick Betsy Vielgut Emily Ramacotti and Benjamin Williams Lamont Williams Ming Hwong and Gary Wong The Wood Family Jamie Wszelaki Mr. and Mrs. Steven Wyatt Sarah Yang Christine and Fred Yatchak Judy and Frank Zalar Jamie Grasso and Greg Zamzow Stephanie Ziemke Danae and Antonio Zugno MATCHING COMPANIES Accenture Eli Lily and Co. Foundation GE Foundation Harley-Davidson Foundation Merck Partnership for Giving
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Pfizer Foundation Rockwell Automation S.C. Johnson Fund Thomson Reuters United Health Care US Bank Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation IN-KIND DONORS Kristin Anastas Jackie and Ryan Bartelak Amy Shallow and Noah Bern Jenna Heinen and Michael Braswell Catherine and Rick Brys Lindsay Stortz and Ty Cashen Maranda and Chuck Cigna Lainie and Rob deJong Catherine Attonito and David Gillitzer Jill and Pete Hansen Melody and Wayne Hendrickson Preetha Kurudiyara and Tristam Hill Brian Holmes Gary Wong and Ming Hwong Julie Kempken
Shannon and Cory Kilsdonk Karen Van Ert and Jeff Kloss Nicole and Drew Krueger Maggie and Alberto Leyes Mary Madderom Colleen Maroney Sue and Tom Martin Jennifer and Matthew Martinek Megan and William Massey Joy Burkholder Meier and Eric Meier Milwaukee County Zoo Pia and Steve Oreskovich Jayme and Matthew Radomski Bridget and Matt Sullivan Cecelia Sullivan Monica Van Aken, Ed. D. Alexis and Richard Visotcky Kristin and Christian Walters Kevin Weidman
SPECIAL PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES Brian Amore Christina and Adam Berger Lainie and Rob deJong Maya Rao Hughes and Jason Hughes Angela and Sven Loberg Tanniru Rao Joan Shafer Kate Lewis and Scott Silet Jennifer and Tarif Smadi Tonit Calaway and David Swanson Dawn Scher Thomae and Joseph Thomae Monica Van Aken, Ed. D. We Energies Foundation Woodshouse Foundation Stephanie Ziemke
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PARENT ASSOCIATION The MMS Parent Association promotes a strong sense of community in partnership with the School and facilitates communication, cooperation, and involvement throughout the School community. The Parent Association’s funraising and fundraising contributions are consistent with the School’s educational purpose and financial needs. A heartfelt thank you to all of our parents who stepped forward this year to chair, volunteer, and participate in Parent Association events. We are deeply grateful to you for your time, hard work, and commitment to our school!
PA President | Kristin Walters
Parent Association Fundraising 2016-2017
Classroom Captains
INCOME
Toddler Program | Amy Shallow Mrs. Loder | Lexi Visotcky Mrs. Wijenayake | Aaliyah Baker Mrs. Basaldua | Heidi Christianson Mrs. Hirani | Lindsay Stortz Cashen Ms. Vielgut | Margaret Ramirez Ms. Veal/Ms. Sullivan | Jayme Radomski Mrs. Klein | Catie Barksdale Ms. Kane | Jenny Kozoroz Mrs. Arora | Kim Hurlebaus Mrs. Shergill | Preetha Kurudiyara Mr. Swanson | Shannon and Cory Kilsdonk Mrs. Namboothiry | Bridget Sullivan Ms. Pearce | Angela Stahl
Spaghetti Dinner Community Events Spirit Wear Book Fair Box Tops for Education Amazon Smile Foundation
$9,874 $4,169 $3,879 $1,969 $301 $112
TOTAL $20,304 EXPENSES Spaghetti Dinner Community Events Spirit Wear
$8,734 $4,583 $3,352
TOTAL $16,669 Donation to MMS $3,635
ANNUAL GALA 2017 In 2017, over 130 guests attended the Annual Gala at the Pritzlaff Building. Together, we raised more than $70,000 to support our programs and tuition assistance. SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, March 3, 2018 The Grain Exchange Show your support: • • • • •
Become a sponsor or purchase a table Advertise your business in the program Donate auction items Volunteer to serve on a committee Attend the event with friends
2018 Chairs: Pia and Steve Oreskovich
2017 Chairs: Pete and Jill Hansen 2017 Core Committee Members: Christina Berger Maranda Cigna Tarah Davis Lainie deJong Melody Hendrickson Brenna Holly
Kim Hurlebaus Julie Kempken Cory Kilsdonk Preetha Kurudiyara Laura Gazzana Pagel Karen Van Ert
Sponsorship Committee: Adam Berger Chuck Cigna Shane Davis
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GALA DONORS Jackie and Ryan Bartelak Christina and Adam Berger Patrick Bieser Heather Peterson Blachowski and Jason Blachowski Lindsay Stortz Cashen and Ty Cashen Heidi and Andrew Christianson Maranda and Chuck Cigna Michael Collins Tarah and Shane Davis Lainie and Robert deJong Sharon and Jan Ellestad Julie Kempken and Selim Firat Tania Taylor and Mark Hamby Jill and Pete Hansen Melody and Wayne Hendrickson Preetha Kurudiyara and Tristam Hill Mary Hubacher Maya Rao Hughes and Jason Hughes Shannon and Cory Kilsdonk Mary Jo and Joseph Klein Karen Van Ert and Jeff Kloss Julie and Bill Ledger Mary and Tim Linehan Lora and Joe Loccoco Lizz and Bruce Loder Mara Lord and David Milliken Sue and Tom Martin Debbie and Mike Mather
Kit and Bill Metzen Marcela and Michael Molezzi Mary and Scott Nelson Pia and Steve Oreskovich Monica and Ed O’Sullivan
GALA SPONSORS
GALA IN-KIND DONORS
Presenting Sponsors:
A Trio Jewelry Above and Beyond Children’s Museum Adventure Rock Alia Morgan Photography Ian Anastas Andiamo Italian Steakhouse Arte Associated Bank Badger Crossfit Bark and Scratch Catie Barksdale Bavarian Soccer Camp Bel Air Cantina Christina and Adam Berger Big Back Yard Big White Yeti, Inc. Bittercube Bitters Lauren Borkenhagen Braise Restaurant and Culinary Group Brookfield Center for the Arts Catherine and Rick Brys Bunzel’s Meat Market and Catering Lindsay Stortz Cashen and Ty Cashen Central Standard Distillery Kyle Cherek Heidi and Andrew Christianson Chula Vista Waterpark Colleen Kubiak Photography Comedy Sportz Conway Image Consulting Country Springs Hotel and Water Park Cruise Planners Cubanita’s
Associated Bank
Sustaining Sponsors:
Evan and Marion Helfaer Foundation Contributing Sponsors:
A.O. Smith
Buelow Vetter Rose & deJong, S.C. Stifel Supporting and In-Kind Sponsors:
Best Heating and Air Conditioning Burkwald & Associates Sara Hansen Memorial Fund GALA ADVERTISERS Laura Gazzana Pagel and Jamie Pagel Jayme and Matthew Radomski Malika Siker and Olivier Reiher Gina and Michael Ruane Kate Lewis and Scott Silet Jenny and Tarif Smadi Bridget and Matt Sullivan Cece Sullivan Tonit Calaway and David Swanson Amy Blair and Haruki Toyama Lei Lei and Steven Wyatt Stephanie Ziemke
Leffler Commerical and Industrial Cleaning Neroli Salon and Spa Groom for Men Boucher Automotive Group Nelco Electric, Inc. Vrakas /Blum Milwaukee Plumbing and Piping, Inc. Economy Airport Parking B&D Contractors, Inc. Northwoods Software Development, Inc. The Prairie School Shully’s Cuisine and Events
Custom Tailoring Tarah and Shane Davis Lainie and Rob deJong Delta Defense Designer Optical DuBouis Formalwear Dunay Joaillier Heather Eiden Elegance Salon Elmbrook General Dentistry Erin Meadows Farm Eva’s Bridal Fairfield Hills Golf Course Fazio’s Faye’s Heather Ferber Julie Kempken and Selim Firat Flavorella’s Christina and Steven Flood Flutterby Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens Nancy and Tom Gazzana Gillie’s Gingerbread House Patricia Gomez Roger Gonzalez Grand Geneva Resort and Spa Ariana Hagemann Hamburger Mary’s Jill and Pete Hansen Harbor Pointe Miniature Golf Jacey Hartweg Heartwood Healing Collective
Melody and Wayne Hendrickson High Class Limousine Brenna and Rob Holly House of Harley Davidson Indulgence Chocolatiers Jilly’s Car Wash Jorns’ Sugarbush Georgia Kane Tracy Kelly and Dave Kawczynski Kids in Motion Shannon and Cory Kilsdonk Kit & Ace Mary Jo Klein Karen Van Ert and Jeff Kloss Nur and Willy Kusak La Merenda, Inc. LandWorks, Inc. Julie and Bill Ledger The Little Read Book Angela and Sven Loberg Colleen Maroney Harper Marten Sue and Tom Martin Jennifer and Matt Martinek Kit and Bill Metzen Milwaukee Admirals Milwaukee Ale House Milwaukee Brewing Company Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee Food and City Tours Milwaukee County Zoo Milwaukee Fire Department Milwaukee Kayak Company, LLC
Milwaukee Pedal Tavern Milwaukee Pubic Television Milwaukee Repertory Theater Milwaukee WAVE Neroli Salon and Spa Emily and Michael Newell Northern Brewer Odd Duck Onesto Original Wisconsin Ducks Laura Gazzana Pagel and Jamie Pagel John Patek Pettit National Ice Center Piggly Wiggly Princeton Club Puhl’s Hardware Race Orthodontics Jayme Radomski Ray’s Liquor Malika Siker and Olivier Reiher Benjamin Riggs Roots Inn and Kitchen Rose & deJong, S.C. Maureen Fitzgerald and Chuck Rosewicz Hannah Ross Ruby Tap Sonia and Peter Sandroni Shaker’s Cigar Bar Amy Shallow Sheboygan Segway Skylight Music Theatre John Smurawa IV
Sparkle Spa Angela and John Stahl Stifel Kim Hurlebaus and Nicholas Straube Cece Sullivan Bridget and Matt Sullivan Sunset Playhouse Surg Resturant Group Sweet Tooth The Knick Think Pawsitive, LLC Top Note Tonics Top Shelf Home Organizing Trattoria Stefano Restaurant Twisted Path Distillery Urban Sense Shannon Utz University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Monica Van Aken, Ed. D. Erin and Bryant VanCronkhite Van Ert Family Alexis and Rich Visotcky Wash Brite Wedgewood Rings West Allis Cheese and Sausage Shoppe Wild Birds Unlimited World Martial Arts Academy
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