Congressional Cares - Report of Giving 2020

CONGRESSIONAL CARES Report of Giving 2020-2021

OUR MISSION To provide an inspirational and challenging student-centered educational experience within our diverse and supportive community where children question, collaborate, create, and lead.

Kindness | Respect | Integrity | Perseverance |

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Responsibility

TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.

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A Letter from the Head of School

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A Look at the Finances

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Leadership Giving to All Funds The Congressional Fund 15. Leadership Giving 16. Friend Giving 22. Faculty and Staff Giving 24. Alumni and Alumni Parent Giving 25. Grandparent Giving 27. Corporations, Foundations, and Matching Gifts 27. Restricted Gifts

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2021 Gala and Auction 31. Top Supporters 32. Raise the Paddle Contributors 34. Faculty Ticket Underwriting 35. Sponsors

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Class of 2021 Legacy Gift

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TO THE COMMUNITY We didn’t just make it through a difficult year with the pandemic, we thrived! Our community came together in ways we never could have imagined to overcome tremendous obstacles and ensure that our students continued learning and growing. The generosity of parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends had an immediate and resounding impact ensuring that the school continued to move forward with excellence.

Our talented and dedicated faculty is one of our greatest resources, and this past year, they went above and beyond to ensure we achieved academic excellence and provided important social and emotional support to all of our students during the most challenging of times. We could not have achieved what we did last year without the support of our community. By making Congressional School a philanthropic priority, you provided a critical foundation of support for our teachers and students.

Together we funded projects that will have a significant impact on the lives of our students. We raised funds to launch the new Center for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation, including a generous challenge gift from Bob and Caroline Schellhas; we completed funding for the pool renovation thanks in large part to a major gift from Edy and Sean Rameika; and we received a gift for The Vance Family Garden for outdoor STEM education from

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Cheryl and Bruce Vance. These are just a few examples of what we achieved together over the past year. Browse through this booklet and see many other areas in which the generosity of our community has made an impact.

Thank you to everyone who supported Congressional School during the 2020-2021 fiscal year with gifts of all sizes to The Congressional Fund, Gala, and in many other ways. Our partnership shapes the future of our school, and together anything is possible!

Very Sincerely,

Edwin P. Gordon, Ph.D. Head of School

BOARD OF TRUSTEES (2020-2021) Michael Gilbert, Chair Cheryl Vance, Vice Chair Kristen Griest, Secretary Marjorie Whittaker, Treasurer Alejandra Montenegro Almonte Sandra Buteau Erika Evans Dr. Edwin Gordon, Head of School James Greene Justin Miller Michael Sauri John Tato Dan Timm Todd West Vera Zolotarskaya William W. Devers, Founding Family, Chair Emeritus Gretchen Devers, Founding Family Lindsey Devers Basileo, Founding Family

ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE (2020-2021) Todd West, Chair Lorraine Creely Michael Gilbert Dr. Edwin Gordon Gretchen Herbst Brent Hinrichs

Angie Howard Emily Hughes Ilich Alyce Penn Chris Pryor Nate Siegel John Tato

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A YEAR LIKE NO OTHER Planning for the 2020-2021 school year began in the spring of 2020 with discussions around the safe reopening of campus during the COVID-19 pandemic. With our Early Childhood and camp programs paving the way, the school leadership team, under the guidance of our health advisory committee, announced that the school would open with both in-person and bimodal (synchronous remote learning) options.

Despite the challenges faced and overcome, the school was able to remain open the entire year—no small feat during a world-wide pandemic. We are grateful to our entire community for trusting in the school, supporting each other, learning from one another, and growing together through this time.

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400

180+

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STUDENTS INFANTS - GRADE 8

DAYS OF IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION

BIMODAL STUDENTS FALL 2020

88,000

5

190

DISINFECTANT WIPES

TEACHER-SUPPORT INTERNS

PLEXIGLASS SCREENS

"The Congressional team was so impressive in what they did— they kept their heads, made a plan, included parents in the thinking, and carried on, whether switching quickly online or opening in the fall! When the school reopened in the fall, we felt a huge sense of relief, because our kids would experience some sense of normality and connection to the community despite the pandemic."

- Arati Belle and Vinai Tichur P'22'24

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A LOOK AT THE FINANCES Shown below are the finances from the 2020-2021 school year. Our fiscal year begins on September 1 and ends on August 31 each year. Numbers on this page are pre-audit numbers. Final numbers will be available in December 2021.

$527,691

$1,426,674

$369,684 $656,500

$542,648 $594,940

$133,855

$195,042

$269,128

$605,028 2016-17

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

GIVING HISTORY

ENDOWMENT BY FISCAL YEAR

GIVING BY CONSTITUENCY

GIVING BY CATEGORY

Current Parents: 59% Friends: 7% Alumni: 3%

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Faculty and Staff: 20%

Alumni Parents: 5% Matching Gifts: 2%

Grandparents: 4%

Restricted Giving: 58%

Gala: 24%

The Congressional Fund: 18%

2020-2021 REVENUE Tuition and Fees: 69.4% Gross tuition income, application fees, enrollment fees, and transportation fees Summer Camp: 14.8% Gross income from Congressional Camp (Impacted by COVID-19)

REVENUE

Giving: 8.7% Annual gifts to the school, net proceeds from Gala, and special events Auxiliary Services: 3.3% Gross income from Extended Hours Program, After School Activities, and preschool - 8th grade lunch Other: 3.8% EANS funding and other miscellaneous sources

2020-2021 EXPENSES Salaries and Benefits: 53.6% Salaries and benefits for all Congressional School employees (except Summer Camp programs), remission, and kindergarten credit Summer Camp: 12.8% Salaries and expenses for Congressional Camp

EXPENSES

Physical Plant: 10.9% Buildings and grounds, maintenance, utilities, capital expenses, technology, security, and transportation Need-Based Financial Aid: 7% Financial aid awards for students in preschool - 8th grade and Emerging Scholars Instructional: 6.0% Faculty and staff professional development, all department and division costs, athletics, fine arts, library, and CTLI General Administrative: 5.4% Administrative, admission, marketing, and development costs Debt Service: 4.3% Principal and interest payments Report of Giving 2020-2021 9

LEADERSHIP GIVING TO ALL FUNDS With deep appreciation, we are proud to recognize the following community members who made leadership gifts of $5,000 or more to the school through The Congressional Fund, Gala, sponsorships, and grants. Your generosity set the pace for our record breaking year.

$20,000 or More

William Barns Nicole and Nolan Guagenti Edy and Sean Rameika Caroline and Robert Schellhas Cheryl and Bruce Vance

$10,000 – $19,999

Amanda and Kevin Allexon Augustine Roofing LLC Gretchen and William Devers Mariam Es-Haq and Naem Hajigurban Jenafer and Jeffrey Howard Emily Hughes Ilich and Mark Ilich Allyson and Timothy Judge Jamie and Lance Mueller

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$5,000 - $9,999

Rouba Alkadi and Michael Gilbert BGP Enterprises Sandra Buteau and Philip Budwick Michelle and Anthony Chang The Edgar Lomax Company Natalia Em and Slava Bogoslovskiy LaRita and Edwin Gordon Caroline Kane and George Bagnall Erin McKinney and Robert Curran Monica Smith Summit Service MV, LLC John Tato

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THE CONGRESSIONAL FUND The Congressional Fund ensures our ability to fulfill our mission on behalf of our students. It enables us to provide a challenging academic program, significant professional development opportunities for our teachers, new programs, and additional investments in the look and feel of campus all while maintaining a competitive tuition model.

Each fall, our parents, teachers, staff, Board of Trustees, alumni, alumni parents, and friends of the school come together to show their generosity by participating in Congressional Give Day. Our fifth annual Congressional Give Day took place on November 19, 2020 and produced record-breaking results.

We greatly appreciate our community members for supporting Congressional School through The Congressional Fund.

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$40,000 BOARD CHALLENGE The Congressional School Board of Trustees committed $40,000 to challenge the entire community to make 350 gifts or pledges by the end of Congressional Give Day on November 19. We are thankful for their inspiration, leadership, and support that led us to a successful year for our annual fund.

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$269,161 Total Gift Amount for 2020-2021

560

Total Gifts for 2020-2021

CONGRESSIONAL FUND CO-CHAIRS Thank you to our co-chairs for partnering with the school to encourage giving throughout the community.

Congressional Fund Parent Co-Chairs: Carly and Mark Schacknies P’28 ‘30 Jen and Jeff Howard P’24 Congressional Fund Faculty Co-Chairs: Allison Watson, Jr. Kindergarten Derek Bowley, Middle School Speech and Drama

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LEADERSHIP GIVING With deep appreciation, we are proud to recognize the following people who made leadership gifts of $1,200 or more to the school through The Congressional Fund.

$25,000 and More

Nicole and Nolan Guagenti

Dawn and John Pyne Patricia and Neal Robinson John Tato Catherine Watts and Luis Renta Amy and Conrad Windisch

$6,000 - $8,499

$1,200 - $2,999

Edy and Sean Rameika

$8,500 - $11,9999

Kristen and Jason Griest Jenafer and Jeffrey Howard Erin McKinney and Robert Curran Caroline and Robert Schellhas Monica Smith

$3,000 - $5,999

Rouba Alkadi and Michael Gilbert Alejandra and Jorge Almonte The Edgar Lomax Company Natalia Em and Slava Bogoslovskiy LaRita and Edwin Gordon Malaika and William Hill Erin Howard and Bill Augustine Emily Hughes Ilich and Mark Ilich Valerie and Samuel Nemirow

Vielka Asia Williams and Tyrone Asia Stacy Bach and Todd West Allison and Heath Bumgardner Sandra Buteau and Philip Budwick Michelle and Anthony Chang Konstantina Chartopoulou and Chaigk Basmatzian Stephanie and Steven Christacos Torri and Erik Christian Tinelle and John Davies Kolby and Jonathan DeHart Sally Ferguson Linda and James Frye Alka Gandhi and Robert Dietz Julie and Jason George Lauren and Matthew George

Amanda Girth and William Thompson Evangeline and Edward Howard H. Rebecca Johnson Allyson and Timothy Judge Caroline Kane and George Bagnall Kyoung Mi and Bum Suk Kim Mansi Kothari and Rohit Kapoor Luz Rose Landa and Andre Prince Amy and Seth Locke Joan Moriarty and Dana Abrahamsen Jamie and Lance Mueller Kristen and Jason Paral Deborah and Michael Sauri Carly and Mark Schacknies Rapeeporn and Daniel Schaub Paula and Michael Sherman Tracy and Nathaniel Siegel Lisa and Colin Singleton Amelia and Jason Swanson My Tran and Jason Ma Cheryl and Bruce Vance Marjorie and Jerry Whittaker Vera Zolotarskaya and Alexey Orlov

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FRIEND GIVING $600 - $1,199

"Our family chose Congressional School because it not only displays excellence, it achieves excellence. We have been part of the Colts Community for two years and are amazed by the level of academics and safety that students and families alike are receiving.

Giving back to Congressional is an honor; especially when everyone wins!"

- Jonathan and Kolby DeHart P'32

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Jennifer Acuna Gordon and Andrew Gordon Johanna Bell and Darr Gerscovich Arati Belle and Vinai Trichur Nazlin Bhimji and Mark Hermans Ellen and Nathan Chaisson Susan and Matthew Gabay Julia and Adam Hardinger Erin Hawkins and Anne Showalter Jacqueline Hoang and Quynh Tran Erin Howard and Bill Augustine Erica Khatchadourian and Wade Alt Cindy and Robert Kinder Liesl Kuhr and Kevin Eakin Jennifer and Matthew Kulkin Lauren and Scott Lobel Stacee and Ryan McCausland Jessica and Adam Meyers Melissa and Justin Moeller Georgette and Jason Mugg Judy Phruksaraj and Victor Belarmino Isra Raza and Ovais Abdullah Carole Reynolds and Dana Sherman Stephanie and Michael Smereka Hollon Stevens Treveene Taylor Greene and James Greene Amy and Justin Wells-Morgan Jennifer Zhuang and Huiping Dong

$300 - $599

Anonymous Sue-Yun Ahn and Charles Kitcher Marissa Albano and Gustavo Corrales Christi Alexander and John Ellis Greer and Dean Armandroff Latoya Asia and William Capers Karen Baile Holloway and J.M. Holloway Virginia and Cory Barry Alla and Darren Bazini Karen Bell Ruth and Joe Bell Jan and Thomas Bergen Lisa and James Bicksel Jennifer and Walter Cerna Betsy and Mark Churchill Debra and William Ciesar Erin and David Covington Lorraine and Raymond Creely Margaret Cummisky and Michael Faino Lozana Detcheva and Anton Gueorguiev Heather and Darryl Drevna Pamela and Harvey Ernest Jaclyn Erwin and James Steeil Patricia Erwin Lauren Fleming Karen Forester and James Murray Darcy and Arin Franz Deanna Gergich and Roni Young

Anchal and Vineet Gupta Susanne and Dan Hake Julie and David Hays Peter Helmer Evie and Brent Hinrichs Larry Hood Nicole and Felipe Iturralde Audrey Jaworski Kelly and Tyler Johnson Gloria and Marvin Jones Melissa and Carlos Kennedy Jiyeon Kim and Jason Lim Tracy and Aaron Krauss Ana and Alain Lapter Karin Larson and Bryan Pynchon Julie and Alexander Levine Frances and James Liebertz Ji Lu and Devin Whelan Jessica and Bruce MacNair Erin McCann Jacqueline and Servio Medina Kennie Lee Miller and Amar Singh Gill Diana and Patrick Min Rachel and Jason Neumer Victoria Nichipurenko Shea Nixon and Andrew Carr Elizabeth and George Odoom Jane and Lou Olawoye Kim and John O'Neil

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind,Wharton and Garrison Charitable Gift Fund Lorena Popp and Samir Khouri Kathy and Marshall Quina Caroline and Andrew Reynolds Helen and Matthew Saks Jennifer and Dan Schiffer Heather Sheedy and Michael Obar Caroline and Roberto Soberanis Elizabeth and David Solander Elizabeth Sommerfield and John Sullivan Erica and Ravi Swamy Mizuki Tanabe and Nicholas Viggiano Mary Beth and Jack Testa Lori and Michael Turner Laura Velez and Alan Hanson Vanessa and Ben Venzke Christina and Keith Weidner Natalie and Mark Williamson Amanda Wilson and Andrew Konia Michelle Yau and Jeff Baran Stephanie Zosak and David Pryor

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FRIEND GIVING (CONTINUED) Up to $299

Selvin Akkus-Clemens and Michael Clemens Lisa and Damian Allen Shahla Altaf and Abdul Quddoos Isis Alvarez de Ramirez and Luis Ramirez Monterosa Siobhan and Brian Amorosi Breeana and Bradley Anderson Mame Annan-Brown and Paa-Ekow Brown Serra and Serkan Arslanalp Mekonnen Asrat Lisia Bailey William Barns Amy and Mihail Belicev Alison Bergen

Kristen Bernie Jennifer and Sean Bethel Rachel Binsky Leah Boemerman Jackie and Philip Bonafide Jennifer and Michael Bonafide Carrie and Paul Boris Derek Bowley and Tim Prestridge Julie Sara and Dallas Boyd Susan Brennan Welty Denise and Cullen Brewster Bridgitte Brooks Kirsten Burke Philomena Burke and Paul Najarian Ru Buttner Anna and Kevin Campbell

Nora Campbell Beth Cartier Marie Cashman and Norbert Kolczynski John Cavanaugh Mirtha Caycho Ikuyo Chisaka Debra and William Ciesar Joshua Ciesar Maria and Nick Colic Laura Collins Holland Cooper Steven Cooper Zoe Cooper Erin and David Covington Holly and W. David Crawford Peter Cushley

"We feel like our kids are among the luckiest in the world every day we drop them off at Congressional. The education, safety, inspiration, friends, and love they get from the whole community are second to none. Congressional was always a top notch institution, but the way the leadership and staff took on the pandemic challenge and rallied the whole Congressional community has been a treasure to us."

- Michael Clemens and Selvin Akkus-Clemens P'30 '33

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Stacy and Anthony David Laura Day Alexis Eggleston Brittany Eighmey and Casey Street Kimberly Eley Seher and Kemal Emmez Kerry and Nicholas Englehart Irina and Geoffrey Evans Deborah Everson Joana Ferreira de Carvalho Kate Fishbein Deborah Forrister Charity Francisco Kathleen and Steve Franz Suzy and Todd Friedman Lyndee Fritzemeier

Carole and Rick Froelich Michelle and Thomas Fry Valentina Gabrielli and Jose Ojeda Dessislava and Ezzat Gad Mirella Gaines Deirdre Gallop-Anderson Melissa Garcia and Erica Poole Gene Giammittorio Kathleen Giammittorio Amanda Gideon Rebecca Ginnetti Joy and Relly Gregorio Ronna Griest Rene Gutel and John Tynan Lisa Harkins Stephanie Harris and Raymond Wong

Meredith and Craig Hartsock Stephanie and Carl Hecker Peter Helmer Gretchen Herbst Margarita Hernandez Samantha and Carlos Hernandez Heidy Herrera Levi Herrera Stefanie and Steven Hjalmervik Rosario Hodges Veronica Hoeynes and Tommy Aasvang Larry Hood Stephanie Hosea and Jason Simon Barbara Howard Andrea and Michael Hughes Aisha Johnson

FRIEND GIVING (CONTINUED) Up to $299 (Continued)

Susan and John Kane Amy and Paul Kang Ava Kang Caroline Katzin and Charles Hooper Holly Keimig Clara and John Kelly Alison Ketcham Sara and Mortrece King Sarajane and Richard King Komi Komlan Brian Krauss Heather and Bryan Kurey Deirdre Lamotte Katy Lee Melissa and Henry Lopez Julio Lopez Martinez Kelly Luc Lisa and Allen Lundy Amanda MacIver Jessica Madden Emily Manes Heather Mann Flora Mansilla Medina Michelle Mattox and Robert Wexler Matthew McCoart Maxine McLeod Miller and Russ Miller Cecilia Mejia Simone Mele Katsas and Gregory Katsas Laura and Jeffrey Michael Katie and Norman Miller Melissa and Justin Moeller Sam Mom

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Vineeeta and Praveen Mooganur Silvia Moore Shveta and Jagoron Mukherjee Westen and Mark Muntain Arianna Nicolas Thuy Nguyen Akua Nyarko-Odoom Robert O'Brien Diana Ochoa Lindsey and Nathan Ohle Carol O'Neil Stacy and Mark Papadopoulos Gertrudis Parker Mariana Pavon Eternod Bradley Pederson Yu Pei and Xiaoke Zhang Alyce Penn Sarah Philip Stephanie Phillips Judy Phruksaraj and Victor Belarmino Kirstin and Bruce Pickle Amanda Pitcher Fisherow and Michael Fisherow Kerry and Jeff Ploetz Janay and Steven Podraza Brenna Ponting Gladys and Robert Popovics Lauren and Chris Pryor Walker Pryor Margaret and George Quadrino Mar Ramirez and Chad Stevens Chelsea and Harish Rao Maryam Razimoghaddam

Maura Rice Courtney Richards Akina and Steven Richardson Betsy and Roy Riley Maria Rivas Castro Jordana Rochkind Joan Rook Penelope Ross Isabelle Rovinsky Angela Rutledge Julie Saboe Kristin Saboe and Michael Webb Waleska Santiago McGlone and Desmond McGlone Rapeeporn and Daniel Schaub Victoria and Taylor Shapiro Jayne and Steven Shedd Ann and James Sherman Steven Sherman Julie Sherman-Dumais and Timothy Dumais Cassandra and Ryan Sims Kristie and Jeff Small Kathryn and Timothy Smith Lisa and Christopher Smith Olu and Gregory Smoak Sarah Smythe Elizabeth Sommerfield and John Sullivan Anthony Souphida Carole and Steven Sowar Ashley Spalletta Harvey Sprung Alla Stellakis

Barbara and John Tato Geeta and Arestotle Thapa Heather Thompson Irene and Daniel Timm Anlih Tung and Christopher Damato Janet and David Turk Joan Vallance Whitacre and William Whitacre Rachel Vermillion and Ali Sheibani Charles Viator Violeta Grounds Management Inc. Kristen and Peter Walker Nancy and Kevin Walker Susan Wathier and Phillip Brant Allison and Paul Watson Darlene and James Paul Williamson Crystal and Floyd Willis Tim Wood Thomas Woods, III Michelle Wu-Bailey and Brian Bailey Cameron Yassine Denise Yassine Yu Yee Yee Bonnie Yen and Scott Vignon JieMei Xian

"From the thoughtful curriculum to the amazing grounds, Congressional has developed a learning environment that is unmatched. But even beyond that, the Congressional community is one that is inclusive and loving, and we feel grateful for the support our family has received from everyone we’ve encountered."

- John and Dawn Pyne P'32'33

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FACULTY AND STAFF GIVING Anonymous Lisia Bailey Mihail Belicev Lisa Bicksel Rachel Binsky Leah Boemerman Derek Bowley Susan Brennan Welty Kirsten Burke Ru Buttner John Cavanaugh Mirtha Caycho Jennifer Cerna Laura Collins Tinelle Davies Laura Day Alexis Eggleston Seher Emmez

Deborah Everson Charity Francisco Todd Friedman Michelle Fry Dessislava Gad Mirella Gaines Gene Giammittorio Kathleen Giammittorio Amanda Gideon Rebecca Ginnetti Edwin Gordon Joy Gregorio Lisa Harkins Stephanie Hecker Gretchen Herbst Carlos Hernandez Margarita Hernandez Heidy Herrera

Levi Herrera Brent Hinrichs Evie Hinrichs Stefanie Hjalmervik Rosario Hodges Holly Keimig Alison Ketcham Sara King Komi Komlan Brian Krauss Julio Lopez Martinez Amanda MacIver Jessica Madden Emily Manes Flora Mansilla Medina Matthew McCoart Desmond McGlone Cecilia Mejia

Sam Mom Silvia Moore Thuy Nguyen Diana Ochoa Jose Ojeda Dan O'Neil Kim O'Neil Gertrudis Parker Mariana Pavon Eternod Alyce Penn Sarah Philip Stephanie Phillips Kerry Ploetz Brenna Ponting Gladys Popovics Chris Pryor Mar Ramirez Maryam Razimoghaddam

Maura Rice Maria Rivas Castro Jordana Rochkind Penelope Ross Isabelle Rovinsky Waleska Santiago McGlone Ali Sheibani Lisa Singleton Sarah Smythe Anthony Souphida Ashley Spalletta Heather Thompson Janet Turk Allison Watson Cameron Yassine Denise Yassine

"Our super hero faculty, especially in the infant toddler program who returned in June 2020, have truly been leaders and paved the way for the rest of the school.

I think we all feel very proud of how the school year, while not totally normal, was a happy and welcoming place for the students."

- Ali Ketcham, Primary School Coordinator

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ALUMNI GIVING

ALUMNI PARENT GIVING

Mekonnen Asrat '85 William Barns '74 Phillip Brant '65 Joshua Ciesar '16 William Ciesar, III '11 Holland Cooper '08 Diana Forrest '01 Ava Kang '18 Deirdre Lamotte '77 Frances (Jullien) Liebertz '64 Akua Nyarko-Odoom '10 Robert O'Brien '97 Stephanie Phillips '04 Edy '86 and Sean Rameika GP '25 '27 Steven Sherman '99 Steven Sowar '71 John Tato '99 Thomas Woods, III '96

Brian and Siobhan Amorosi Curtis Anderson and Margaret Cummisky Sandra Buteau and Philip Budwick Debra and William Ciesar, Jr. Lorraine and Raymond Creely Pamela and Harvey Ernest, Jr. Suzy and Todd Friedman James and Linda Frye Cheryl and Thomas Hansen Jacqueline Hoang and Quynh Tran Nicole and Felipe Itturalde Aisha Johnson Allyson and Timothy Judge Clara and John Kelly Wendy and Norman King, III Norbert Kolczynski

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Heather Mann Cecilia Mejia Joan Moriarty and Dana Abrahamsen Elizabeth and George Odoom Emily and Brett Palmer Alyce Penn Christina and Rinaldi Pisani Gladys and Robert Popovics Carole Reynolds and R. Dana Sherman Barbara and John Tato Joan Vallance Whitacre and William Whitacre Nancy and Kevin Walker Devin Whelan and Ji Lu Amy and Conrad Windisch Jennifer Zhuang and Huiping Dong

GRANDPARENT GIVING Vielka Asia Williams and Tyrone Asia Joe Bell Jan and Thomas Bergen Jackie and Philip Bonafide Kevin Campbell Ikuyo Chisaka Patricia and Terry Erwin Sally Ferguson Deborah Forrister Steve Franz Carole Froehlich Ronna Griest

Peter Helmer Larry Hood Andrea and Michael Hughes Audrey Jaworski John Kane, Jr. Sarajane and Richard King Allen Lundy Katie and Norman Miller Jamie and Lance Mueller Valerie and Samuel Nemirow Carol O'Neil Walker Pryor

Marshall Quina Betsy and Roy Riley Joan Rook Mike Rohe Julie Saboe Henry Schmidt, Jr. Ann and James Sherman R. Dana Sherman Harvey Sprung James Paul Williamson Yu Yee Yee

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THANK YOU! THE LARGEST GIFT IN OUR SCHOOL'S HISTORY Congressional School’s pool was built in 1964, and it's time for a renovation. We are incredibly thankful for the generosity of Edy '86 and Sean Rameika GP'25 '27 who gifted the final third of our new pool's funding—the largest gift in the school's history. The 2020 Gala was earmarked to raise funds for the pool, but because of COVID-19, the funds were redirected and the project was postponed. We are grateful for the Rameikas stepping in to ensure the pool renovation could continue. We can't wait for the new pool and splash pad to be unveiled in Spring 2022.

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CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, AND MATCHING GIFTS The Boeing Company Chevron Humankind Double Good The Edgar Lomax Company FreddieMac Foundation FTI Consulting Gartner, Inc. Kirkland and Ellis Foundation The Madeira School Microsoft Corporation

Northwestern Mutual Foundation Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison Charitable Gift Fund Pfizer Foundation UnitedHealth Group VISA VMWare

RESTRICTED GIFTS Christina and Rinaldi Pisani Lauren and Chris Pryor Edy and Sean Rameika Bhuvana and Thiruchelvan Ratnapuri Siobhan Rausch and Brian Amorosi Rapeeporn and Daniel Schaub

Paula and Michael Sherman Kristie and Jeff Small Kathryn and Timothy Smith John Tato Cheryl and Bruce Vance Nancy and Kevin Walker

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THE CENTER FOR TEACHING, LEARNING, AND INNOVATION Both a physical place and virtual space, the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation serves as a resource for the study and development of learning-centered teaching, curricular innovation, and social-emotional development for all young learners at Congressional School—no matter where they are on the learning continuum. The CTLI is committed to academic excellence, creative collaboration, and the cultivation of an inclusive, 21st-century student and faculty community.

The 2021 Congressional Gala and Auction raised the seed money for the Center, allowing it to launch in fall 2021. The CTLI's guiding principles include supporting teachers to develop practices that promote inclusivity, employing research-based decisions, encouraging collaboration and open conversation, responding to teachers' needs, and fostering experiments in technology, student support, and pedagogy.

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE CENTER CENTER LEADERSHIP

Provides leadership of the Center and is responsible for the overall operation and day-to-day management.

COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS These are made up of our Learning Specialists, Instructional Designer, Co-Teachers, and Instructional Coaches.

ADVISORY COUNCIL Works with the Center Leadership to help build new programs/ initiatives, develops strategic alliances, guides toward grants/ extramural support, and serves as a liaison with school community.

THANK YOU! A $50,000 GIFT FOR THE CTLI To inspire our community to raise their paddles during the 2021 Virtual Above and Beyond Gala, the Schellhas family promised $50,000 for 50 gifts of $500 or more by the end of the event. Our families, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends came through to meet the challenge. We are thankful for the Schellhas family and their desire to support our teachers and students through the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation.

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VIRTUAL GALA AND AUCTION Our annual Gala and Auction is one of our most popular community events of the year—even when it's virtual. The 2021 Gala was themed "Above and Beyond" in honor of our superhero teachers and staff at Congressional School who went above and beyond during such a unique and challenging year. It was our second gala hosted online, and our Gala Committee took the virtual event to the next level with games, videos, and even a DJ. All proceeds from the event went to support the launching of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation.

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TOP SUPPORTERS ($1,000+) Amanda and Kevin Allexon Alejandra and Jorge Almonte Jennifer and Michael Bonafide Sandra Buteau and Philip Budwick Allison and Heath Bumgardner Michelle and Anthony Chang Konstantina Chartopoulou and Chaigk Basmatzian Stephanie and Steven Christacos Tinelle and John Davies Kolby and Jonathan DeHart Mariam Es-Haq Lauren and Anthony Fleming Angie and Scott Geary Amanda Girth and William Thompson Kristen and Jason Griest Nicole and Nolan Guagenti Susanne and Dan Hake Erin Howard and Bill Augustine Jenafer and Jeffrey Howard Emily Hughes Ilich and Mark Ilich Allyson and Timothy Judge Caroline Kane and George Bagnall Susanna and John Kane Caroline Katzin and Charles Hooper Lauren and Scott Lobel Jessica and Bruce MacNair Jamie and Lance Mueller Emily and Brett Palmer Kerry and Jeff Ploetz Lauren and Chris Pryor Dawn and John Pyne

Edy and Sean Rameika Isra Raza and Ovais Abdullah Caroline and Andrew Reynolds Betsy and Roy Riley Caroline and Robert Schellhas Tracy and Nathaniel Siegel Lisa and Colin Singleton Stephanie and Michael Smereka Kathryn and Timothy Smith Elizabeth Sommerfield and John Sullivan Amelia and Jason Swanson Cheryl and Bruce Vance Catherine Watts and Luis Renta Stacey Bach and Todd West Amy and Conrad Windisch

GALA COMMITTEE Allyson Judge, Chair Jenafer Howard, Graphic Design Chair Edy Rameika, Decorations Chair Helen Saks, Communications Chair Bridgitte Brooks Kolby DeHart Nicole Guagenti Susan Gustafson Melissa Kennedy Heather Kiriakou Jessica MacNair Julie Sherman-Dumais Michael Sherman

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RAISE THE PADDLE CONTRIBUTORS We appreciate the generosity of those who showed their support at our annual Gala by “Raising Their Paddles” to support enhancements to benefit students in all grades.

Sue-Yun Ahn and Charles Kitcher Selvin Akkus-Clemens and Michael Clemens Cathileen Albo Amanda and Kevin Allexon Alejandra and Jorge Almonte Latoya Asia and William Capers Stacey Bach and Todd West Jessica and Sean Balile Amy and Mihail Belicev Johanna Bell and Dar Gersovich Nazlin Bhimji and Mark Hermans Bryan Blanken Derek Bowley and Tim Prestridge Bridgitte Brooks Allison and Heath Bumgardner Kirsten Burke Sandra Buteau and Philip Budwick Julia Callicrate Helena Carvalho and Joana Ferreira de Carvalho Konstantina Chartopoulou and Chaigk Basmatzian Stephanie and Steven Christacos Betsy and Mark Churchill Margaret Cummisky and Curtis Anderson Tinelle and John Davies Karine and Pierre Desir

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Patricia Edelmann Kerry and Nicholas Englehart Mariam Es-Haq Erika Evans and Evan Howard Lauren and Anthony Fleming Freddie Mac Linda and James Frye Deirdre Gallop-Anderson Alka Gandhi and Robert Dietz Gartner Company Amanda Girth and William Thompson Kristen and Jason Griest Nicole and Nolan Guagenti Rene Gutel and John Tynan Susanne and Dan Hake Meredith and Craig Hartsock Abigail and Kevin Healy Ben, Brent, Caroline and Evie Hinrichs Stefanie and Steven Hjalmervik Erin Howard and Bill Augustine Angie and Edward Howard Jenafer and Jeffrey Howard Emily Hughes Ilich and Mark Ilich Allyson and Timothy Judge Caroline Kane and George Bagnall Susanna and John Kane Caroline Katzin and Charles Hooper Melissa and Carlos Kennedy

Liesel Kuhr and Kevin Eakin Karin Larson and Bryan Pynchon Lauren and Scott Lobel Amy and Seth Locke Jessica and Bruce MacNair Stacee and Ryan McCausland Erin McKinney and Robert Curran Jacqueline and Servio Medina Justin Miller Georgette and Jason Mugg Kim and Dan O'Neil Emily and Brett Palmer Alyce Penn Pfizer Lauren and Chris Pryor PWC Edy and Sean Rameika Isra Raza and Ovais Abdullah Caroline and Andrew Reynolds Robin and Peter Roberts Kathleen and Mike Rohe Helen and Matthew Saks Waleska Santiago McGlone and Desmond McGlone Deborah and Michael Sauri Rapeeporn and Daniel Schaub Caroline and Robert Schellhas

Julie Sherman-Dumais and Timothy Dumais Paula and Michael Sherman Heather Sheedy and Michael Obar Tracy and Nathaniel Siegel Lisa and Colin Singleton Stephanie and Michael Smereka Lisa and Christopher Smith Kathryn and Timothy Smith Elizabeth Sommerfield and John Sullivan Ashley Spalletta

SATURDAY, MAY 1

Casey and Theo Street Erica and Ravi Swamy Amelia and Jason Swanson Barbara Tato Mary Beth and Jack Testa Irene and Daniel Timm Lori and Michael Turner UnitedHealth Group Cheryl and Bruce Vance Laura Velez and Alan Hanson Rachel Vermillion and Ali Sheibani

$359,057

GROSS REVENUE

Catherine Watts and Luis Renta Amy and Justin Wells-Morgan Natalie and Mark Williamson Amy and Conrad Windisch Michele Wu-Bailey and Brian Bailey JieMei Xian Vera Zolotarskaya and Alexey Orlov Stephanie Zosak and David Pryor

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Faculty Ticket Underwriting Selvin Akkus-Clemens and Michael Clemens Latoya Asia and William Capers Johanna Bell and Dar Gersovich Kristen and Andrew Bernie Nazlin Bhimji and Mark Hermans Stephanie Burchard and Colin Anderson Sandra Buteau and Philip Budwick Julia Callicrate Michelle and Anthony Chang Erin and David Covington Stacy and Anthony David Kolby and Jonathan DeHart Renee Desir Heather and Darryl Drevna Erika Evans and Evan Howard Lauren and Anthony Fleming Melissa Garcia and Erica Poole Lauren and Matthew George Julie and Jason George Amanda Girth and William Thompson Julia and Adam Hardinger Abigail and Kevin Healy Kate Hindle and Timothy Finklea Angie and Edward Howard Erin Howard and Bill Augustine Jenafer and Jeffrey Howard Emily Hughes Ilich and Mark Ilich Gloria and Marvin Jones Caroline Kane and George Bagnall Caroline Katzin and Charles Hooper Erica Khatchadourian and Wade Alt

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Jiyeon Kim and Jason Lim Liesel Kuhr and Kevin Eakin Rose Landa and Andre Prince Erin McKinney and Robert Curran Jacqueline and Servio Medina Diana and Patrick Min Rachel and Jason Neumer Emily and Brett Palmer Kirstin and Bruce Pickle Virginia and Henry Schmidt Kelly and Parker Sheppard Paula and Michael Sherman Stephanie and Michael Smereka Lisa and Christopher Smith Elizabeth Sommerfield and John Sullivan Erica and Ravi Swamy Amelia and Jason Swanson John Tato Mary Beth and Jack Testa Geeta and Arestotle Thapa Kristen and Brian Tonge Lori and Michael Turner Kristen and Peter Walker Catherine Watts and Luis Renta Christina and Keith Weidner Amy and Justin Wells-Morgan Stacey Bach and Todd West Marjorie and Jerry Whittaker Vera Zolotarskaya and Alexey Orlov

GALA REVENUE

GALA REVENUE GENERATION Auction: 41% Raise the Paddle: 40% Sponsorships: 16% Tickets: 2% Underwriting and Committee Donations: 1%

GALA AND AUCTION SPONSORS ENDURANCE ($7,500)

SPEED ($5,000)

AGILITY ($2,500)

INTELLECT ($1,000)

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THANK YOU! THE VANCE FAMILY GARDEN The Vance Family Garden is a STEM initiative conceived and generously underwritten by Bruce and Cheryl Vance (Nolan ‘24) and designed as a resource for education, recreation, and healthy food with the possibility for expansion in the coming years. The garden is currently under construction and we anxiously await its unveiling in spring 2022.

THANK YOU! GYM FLOORS IN HONOR OF COACH LAWS Our Devers Gymnasium and Auditorium is receiving an upgrade in honor of Coach Tavis Laws, former Athletic Director. The floors will be resurfaced and the new Colts logo will be added. Thank you to the families who gave in support of this renovation: Amanda and Kevin Allexon, P’20 ‘24 Siobhan and Brian Amorosi, P’18 ‘20 Phil Budwick and Sandra Buteau, P’20

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Nicole and Nolan Guagenti, P’20 ‘22 ‘26 Alyce Penn, P’05 ‘12 ‘14 Chris and Rinaldi Pisani, P’14 ’18

Lauren and Chris Pryor, P’25 ‘27 Bhuvana and TC Ratnapuri, P’15 ‘17 Paula and Mike Sherman, P’18 ‘22

Kathryn and Tim Smith, P’19 ‘22 Nancy and Kevin Walker, P’18

CLASS OF 2021 LEGACY GIFT Thank you to the families in the Class of 2021 for gifting our new patio in front of the Devers Gymnasium and Auditorium.

Alejandra and Jorge Almonte Marilyn Belcher Lisa and James Bicksel Alexandra and John Braun John Cavanaugh Kimberly Eley Irina and Geoffrey Evans Susan and Matthew Gabay Kristen and Jason Griest Trish Hannon Evie and Brent Hinrichs Jacqueline Hoang and Quynh Tran Lisa and John Joiner Gloria and Marvin Jones Allyson and Timothy Judge Karin Larson and Bryan Pynchon Yim Ling Leung Melissa and Henry Lopez Helen and Mark McIntosh

Danette and Hoan Nguyen Lindsey and Nathan Ohle Lauren and Chris Pryor Alesandra and Albert Rutherford Deborah and Michael Sauri Tatiana Stead Irene and Daniel Timm Devin Whelan and Ji Lu Jennifer Zhuang and Huiping Dong

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Our Report of Giving recognizes the generosity of Congressional parents, alumni, faculty, staff, board members, alumni parents, grandparents, and friends who have joined together to invest in our school. Every gift, no matter the size, makes an impact every day at Congressional.

SAVE THE DATE FOR CONGRESSIONAL GIVE DAY: DECEMBER 10, 2021

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained on these pages is accurate and complete. If you were a contributor to Congressional School in 2020-2021, but find that your name has been omitted, misspelled, or listed under an incorrect category, please contact the Advancement Office at 703-533-8167 so that we may correct our mistake. All gifts listed in this report are those received between September 1, 2020 and August 31, 2021.

Congressional School admits children of any race, color, creed, and national or ethnic origin. Guided by our commitment to create a diverse, multicultural and inclusive school community, Congressional School does not discriminate on the basis of race, sexual orientation, religion, gender, sex, disability, socio-economic, national or ethnic origin.

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