MARCH 3, 2018 7:00–8:30 p.m.
COCKTAILS
8:30 p.m.
DINNER
9:30 p.m.
LIVE AUCTION
10:30–11:30 p.m.
DANCING
A Message from Jeremy Henderson Chair, Board of Trustees
A Message from Dr. Marjorie E. Castro Head of School
On behalf of our dedicated Board of Trustees, I want to
Eagle Hill School’s story began over four decades ago,
thank you all for attending this evening’s Benefit and
with the mission to educate students who learn
being a part of our Eagle Hill community. A community
differently and help them grow—not only as learners,
comprised of all of you here—parents, alumni parents,
but as individuals. For all these years, Eagle Hill has
alumni, Trustees, faculty, and staff—and the thousands
been helping students to become successful students,
of students who have graduated from Eagle Hill with
and given them the self-confidence and character they
the tools needed to become life-long learners.
will need to meet the challenges they will face beyond
We each have a unique odyssey that lead us to Eagle
our school.
Hill. Personally, my family and I are extremely thankful
My own journey at Eagle Hill started nine years ago,
for the five years our daughter Cate had at Eagle Hill.
and it has been an honor to work with such devoted
We were so relieved when we discovered a school that
educators, administrators, faculty, and staff. I look for-
not only understood our child’s academic challenges,
ward to each and every day and the accomplishments
but also embraced her learning differences. She was
that are achieved by our students, faculty, and staff. I
immediately made to feel welcome as a member of a
cherish the stories that are shared with me by faculty
caring community of teachers and children. It is clear
and parents about the developing lives of the children
that Cate’s life today would be very different had she
who are central to the mission of Eagle Hill. It has
not had the good fortune to be an Eagle Hill student.
been an awesome experience for me to see how they
We know Eagle Hill’s story will continue, as we
have grown over time and all that they have become
remain devoted to supporting and changing the lives
as individuals. I thank you all for your commitment to
of students with learning challenges. We thank you
and faith in our work.
for your commitment to this unique school and for all
I am very proud to be part of the wonderful, though
your hard work in helping students at Eagle Hill
sometimes challenging, journey that we all share.
continue their educational journey.
I am excited to see how our story, the story of Eagle Hill, develops. It is wonderful to have you all here this evening as we celebrate that journey. THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF OUR STORY!
A Message from Dr. Sonia Sandhu Benefit Chair Welcome to the 2018 Eagle Hill School Annual Benefit! Our theme of “Our Journey, Our Story, Our Odyssey”
here at Eagle Hill where parents feel comfortable sharing their stories in a supported community.
is truly fitting. Discovering learning differences in
Please help to sow the seeds of knowledge, critical
our children and having to search for the best place
thinking, creativity, personal expression, self-
for them to thrive is an emotional one and tests the
advocacy, and joy in our children. Thanks to your
resolve of the strongest parents.
generous contributions, Eagle Hill School can continue
How do I know this? I thought I was a strong one. I was a neurologist after all and had knowledge and experience in many areas of child development and
to bloom with the expertise, tools, and services that make this school an ideal place for our children! I look forward to watching their journey!
disease. What I didn’t have was personal experience.
An evening like this simply wouldn’t be possible with-
Navigating the complexities of the health care
out the hard work and dedication that our committee
system, public school IEP regulations, and the
chairs and volunteers have brought to the creation of
numerous experts that were required to analyze
this event—my heartfelt appreciation to you all.
and define Rani’s language challenges were dizzying at best and soul-crushing at worst.
Finally, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to the teachers, administrators, and staff without whom
The important decision to apply to Eagle Hill was
Eagle Hill simply could not exist. Your generosity and
made after appropriate professional advice and
devotion to providing the best possible education to our
consideration and I have never second-guessed it.
children is what makes our community truly special.
Eagle Hill has not only been a wonderful learning environment for my daughter, but it has also been a growth experience for me as a parent in this community. I know you all have had odysseys much like mine. Some of my closest friendships were made
Some medical advice for tonight—drink conservatively, dance with impunity, but bid generously! Thank you for joining us and have a wonderful evening!
Tonight’s Speaker Maggie Evans ‘07 Maggie is a Southern Methodist University graduate
From there, Maggie continued on to Southern
from the Class of 2017, with a B.A. in both Communi-
Methodist University, where she focused her energy
cations and Education. Currently, Maggie is working
on studying education and human development.
towards her Master’s in Education and her teaching
She learned the importance of advocating for her
certification while interning for Jubilee Park (a non-
educational needs and utilize off and on-campus
profit organization dedicated to providing educational
programs to ensure her college success. Knowing the
resources and community building opportunities in an
importance of early intervention and remediation for
underserved area in southeast Dallas, TX).
success has been instrumental in Maggie’s choice of
Maggie’s story is especially inspiring to us, as she is also an Eagle Hill Alumna! Her journey with Eagle Hill began when she was nine years old. While a student at Eagle
pursuing her Master’s in Education. Her keen insight into a child’s needs will truly make her an outstanding teacher.
Hill, Maggie enjoyed playing field hockey, art class,
Maggie joins us tonight, where she will share some of
and being the Headmaster for a day. After four years at
the highs and lows of her journey as a student. All of
Eagle Hill, she had developed into a strong and capable
her experiences have led her to where she is today—
student and enrolled at the School of The Holy Child,
well on her way to completing her Master’s degree and
where she graduated in 2013. The early years at Holy
becoming a teacher. We are extremely proud to call
Child were crucial in transferring the skills she acquired
Maggie an Eagle Hill Alumna and will continue to watch
into a new learning environment. She identified and
where her incredible journey takes her.
learned to cope and compensate for her issues in order to be a successful student.
Acknowledgments
Giving Tree
Thank you to everyone who has assisted in
We encourage you to visit the Giving Tree and see the
making this evening a meaningful and memorable
varying levels of opportunities available. Your gift to
event. The following people have gone above and
the Giving Tree helps support items such as…
beyond and deserve extra thanks.
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Classroom and library materials
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Faculty professional development
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Special assemblies with guest presenters
EHS Parents Association
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School field trips
EHS Faculty and Staff
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The latest products and advancements in IT
Ed Schmidt and the Facilities Crew
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After school activities
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Sports teams and equipment
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OT/PT training activities
Dr. Marjorie E. Castro Dr. Sonia Sandhu Jeremy Henderson and the Board of Trustees
Chapman Creative Group John Heffernan, Auctioneer BENEFIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Tiffany Brigante Cheryl Bunzel Victoria Carlin Lindsay Celiberti Patricia Cenzi Virginia DeLuca Laura Devens Lynn Easton Michelle Fjalltoft Sharon French Janet Germain Shepard Halsch Claire Herne Jill Kaplan Patrice Karp Sandra Keyhani Victoria LaMura-Finnerty Cliff & Dorothy Lanier Deborah Lowery Knapp
Dana MacNaughton Carol Ann McClean Deborah Notis Emma Pennington Anne Ricci Catherine Salisbury Sonal Singh Caroline Smit Meghann Smith Toni Stabile Nadine Staffenberg Colleen Sullivan Kelly Thompson Alka Thukral Hugh & Roxanne Vanderbilt Savina Waldron Elizabeth Whittaker Maggie Winter Kim Woody
Live Auction Items
Live Auction Items
1. RESERVED EHS PARKING SPOT FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR
2. GAME ON: PAIR OF NY KNICKS TICKETS
You’re running late for the PA Seminar and you need
Frankly, it doesn’t get any better.
a parking spot—fast! With your own reserved parking
Picture yourself and your better half, or your best
spot, all you’ll have to do is pull in, park and then
friend, one evening —courtside—at Madison Square
calmly walk into the school. Your spot will be clearly
Garden in seats 9 and 10, section VIP East Media
marked—so everyone knows not to steal your space.
Table. This is a chance to see the Knickerbockers as
Even our Head of School doesn’t enjoy this privilege!
never before.
Available for the 2018-2019 academic year only.
Available for one game October–December 2018
Value: Priceless
Valued at: $7,400.00
Generously donated by Eagle Hill School
Generously donated by David Solomon and Kimberlee Magid
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3. MEDITERRANEAN GETAWAY IN CORFU, GREECE AT WATERFRONT FAMILY-FRIENDLY VACATION HOME Experience all the beauty and history of Corfu, Greece, with a week-long stay in a beautiful beach house just outside the village of Benitses. The island of Corfu is known for its inspiring landscapes and fantastic beaches, and you’ll be staying right on the water—where you can sit on the terrace and hear the sea hit the terrace wall. The house has four bedrooms (easily sleeps nine), three full bathrooms, kitchen,
Looking for more to do? Corfu is rich in history.
living room, dining room, and air conditioning.
Just minutes away from the house is the beautiful
Though you may not want to leave the beach, opportunities for fun and adventure are endless on this trip. Enjoy rounds of golf at the Corfu Golf Club or a tour on horseback. Take time to explore Kerkyra, the capital of Corfu, known for its beautiful Venetian architecture and narrow streets (known as kandoúnia) dotted with small quiet parks with beautiful fountains.
Achillion Palace featured in the Bond movie ‘For Your Eyes Only’. Built in 1890 as a summer retreat for Elisabeth, the Empress of Austria, it has stunning architecture and an equally stunning garden. Or go to the Church of Agios Spyridon, built in 1590, the Church is in keeping with the Venetian look of Corfu, with a bell tower that can be seen for miles away. If there’s time, you can take the whole family on a day trip to the unspoiled country of Albania, the Greek mainland, or the Greek island of Paxos. Flights to Corfu are available through Athens, and are only an hour long. This incredible beach house is about 25 minutes from the airport. Housekeeping is available. Dates to be mutually agreed upon. Value: Priceless Generously donated by a Friend of Eagle Hill School
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4. Ç’EST SI BON! DINNER FOR TEN AT YOUR HOME BY SARAH BOUISSOU CATERING OF BERNARD’S RESTAURANT
5. SKIERS’ PARADISE IN JACKSON HOLE, WY PRESIDENT’S WEEK, 2019 Enjoy a luxurious ski holiday at the beautiful slope-
Leave the art of preparing an exquisite and delicious
side Teton Club in Jackson Hole, WY. Available from
repast for your nearest and dearest to the hands
Saturday to Saturday during Presidents’ Week 2019,
of the experts, preferably the French and their
the accommodation includes three bedrooms and
relations. Sarah Bouissou, who, together with her
three baths, with a full kitchen, washer and dryer,
husband Bernard Bouissou, is a chef and owner of the
gas-powered fireplace, wifi/TV/DVD, etc., as well as
award-winning Bernard’s Restaurant in Ridgefield,
daily maid service. Teton Club members/visitors enjoy
CT, will cater an elegant three-course, plated meal
the benefits of a private, underground parking garage
and serve passed hors d’oeuvres for up to ten guests
with 24-hour/day valet service, on-site business cen-
in the comfort of your own home. You have only to
ter, gym, spa, gorgeous slope side stone hot tubs, bar/
craft your guest list.
great room, concierge services, and private ski/boot
Date to be mutually agreed upon, excludes December, and Saturdays. Beverages not included. Valued at $1,500 Generously donated by Bernard’s Restaurant
lockers (ski in/ski out). The location is conveniently situated next door to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s Kids Ranch ski school. Frequently rated as one of the top ski destinations in North America, Jackson Hole consistently has record snow, and includes 133 trails and 12 lifts, as well as its iconic aerial tram.
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5. Continued… SKIERS’ PARADISE IN JACKSON HOLE, WY PRESIDENT’S WEEK, 2019
6. YOUR CHILD AS HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR THE DAY
The resort offers 2,500 acres of in-bound terrain and a 4,139-ft vertical drop. In addition to the comfort and amenities offered by the Teton Club and ski resort, the town of Jackson Hole and its neighboring areas boast world-class restaurants. Surrounded by national park land (including the National Elk Refuge) which teems with wildlife, a ski sojourn at Teton Club is a singular experience your whole family can enjoy. Available for the President’s Day Week, 2019.
Some of us dream of taking over our companies, callings the shots, and making decisions about what will happen on an hourly basis, so imagine what happens when your child becomes Head of School for the Day! Your EHS child will walk into Dr. Castro’s office, sit down and decide how he/she will fill the next eight hours. Will everyone get a Civvies Day? Will there be homework (probably not)? Who will join him/her for lunch and what will they eat? All these decisions and more are up for grabs when your child holds this coveted position. Winner must be a current Eagle Hill student returning for the 2018-2019 school year, when this item is
Valued at: Over $14,000
available for use.
Generously donated by the MacNaughton Family
Date to be mutually agreed upon by Dr. Castro. Value: Priceless Generously donated by Dr. Marjorie E. Castro Eagle Hill School
Live Auction Guidelines
Live Auction Guidelines
The auctioneer has the right to determine and set
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Dollar values are estimates provided by the donor and are not warranted by EHS for tax purposes or fair market value.
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By participating in this auction, each bidder recognizes and agrees that neither EHS nor anyone who assists in the conduct of this auction shall be liable for any occurrence resulting from use of auctioned items or services.
bidding increments on each item. A bid is entered by raising your paddle and being recognized by the auctioneer or spotter. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of a dispute, the auctioneer shall have sole and final authority to determine a successful bidder or to re-offer and resell the item. After the acceptance of the highest bid by the auctioneer, title to the item will pass to the acknowledge highest bidder, who
PAYMENT
then assumes full risk and responsibility.
You are welcome to pay for your purchases with
CONDITIONS OF SALE
also an option. However, credit card checkout is
Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. Checks are
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Unless otherwise specified, all auction items and services must be used before March 3, 2019 .
most convenient.
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Unless otherwise specified, dates and times are to be arranged through the mutual convenience of the donor and buyer.
TAX INFORMATION
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All sales are final. There will be no exchanges or refunds on items except where specified. Please read carefully the specifications and limitations.
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Payment must be made in full by cash, check,or credit card.
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If possible, items should be removed by the buyer at the close of the auction on Saturday, March 3, 2018.
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EHS warrants neither the quality nor the value of items and services auctioned. All items are sold “as is” and “with all faults.”
Tax law requires donors to substantiate donations of $75 or more resulting from dinner or auction purchases. The amount of the deductible contribution for federal income tax purposes is limited to the difference between the fair market value and what was paid. Item values (claimed by the donor) are listed on the invoice you receive from the cashiers upon payment. Keep your invoice to substantiate value of items purchased. Please consult with your tax advisor for the full extent of your tax deduction.
Paddle Raise For over 40 years, Eagle Hill has provided an exceptionally successful program for children with language-based learning differences. Tonight, your gift to the Paddle Raise will help us continue to offer the personalized educational experience we are known for. It is because of your generous support tonight that Eagle Hill will be able to recruit and retain the outstanding faculty that parents and students have come to expect. At Eagle Hill, our faculty provides encouragement and kindness to our students, and has an unwavering dedication to finding the best way for each student to learn. They are coaches, dorm parents, mentors, activity leaders, and more. They are experts in their field, who attend conferences and seminars to share their knowledge with others and collaborate on innovative projects to engage students in learning. Eagle Hill remains dedicated to providing our faculty with all the tools necessary for them to do their incredible and life-changing work. From professional development on the latest teaching methodologies for students who learn differently, to the integration of cutting-edge technology into the classroom—we are committed to ensuring that our teachers maintain the standard of excellence they have today. We hope you’ll join us tonight in supporting the important work of our outstanding faculty, who help our students on their journey to become capable, resilient students with the self-confidence and character necessary to meet the challenges they will face beyond Eagle Hill.
INSPIRING TEACHERS CHANGE LIVES
Mr. Aamodt, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Sincerely, Hudson Lanier
To Everyone at Eagle Hill who has touched our lives, it’s been quite a journey… Through the calm and more importantly, through the rough waters, we would like to say THANK YOU for always helping to right our ship! Eternally Grateful, The Steins Julie, Jeff, Karly (Alumni – Class of 2017) & Ryder (Future – Class of 2019)
Thank You, Eagle Hill for a Joyous Journey for Jeb! Graduation means sailing on and we are sad to say goodbye. We know EHS set Jeb on the right course and will always be the wind in his sails! The Bartletts Dearest Alex, We are so proud of all you have accomplished in your three years at Eagle Hill! We give a great thank you to all the teachers, coaches and staff who have given Alex the tools and skills to flourish in the classroom and on the field and court. We have every confidence a bright future awaits you in high school, college and beyond! Much love always, Mom, Dad, Sophia
Congratulations to our daughter, Stella! We are so proud of you and We love you!
Thank you to Eagle Hill! You have been a godsend with amazing staff, talented teachers and wonderful students! This has been life changing for our family!
Hayden Grace Smith Your whole family is so proud of your achievements this year you are truly a special gift to our family. Love, Mom, Dad, Hunter, Cruz, JR & Hazel
Congratulations Zach! Few words can express how proud we are of your accomplishment at Eagle Hill. Provided to you was the caring and support that enabled you to blossom into the student you are today. Your start was a traumatic one, but faith combined with modern medicine and later the fantastic folks at Eagle Hill has enabled you to grow in all ways possible. Today, I see a smart confident young man ready to take on all that high school has to offer. You are kind to all who come across your path. As parents we like to think we fill our children with goodness, I see that goodness in Zach and know that along the way his special relationship with Margie Alley had a lot to do fostering who he really is today. I could not be prouder of the fine young man you have become. WE LOVE YOU AND WE WILL MISS EAGLE HILL!
Charlotte, We are so proud of the progress you have made while at Eagle Hill School. With your hard work and the great teachers including Ms. Delisle you are prepared for a success! We love you, Mommy, Daddy and Claire
Congratulations Charlotte! We are proud of our graduate!
Thank you Eagle Hill School teachers, faculty and volunteer parents for giving our son Gregory Blatt the best education. We love you Gregory! Greg, you make us proud. The Blatt Family
A heartfelt THANK YOU to all the teachers and staff at Eagle Hill. To the following for “teaching me everything I know� Dr. Marjorie Castro Jen Booth Joseph Baynes Gina Burke Aimee Byrne Ann Chase Megan Colvin Ashley Guyas Alicia Pagel Peter Kaminsky Joanne Maida Christine McCormack Alison Modica Carol Puglia Kristina Remy Steve Stern Nina Weiss
Conrad Aamodt Andrea Bosco Rob Breakell Michele Burns Ashleigh Carlucci Janice Curtin Joy Delisle Jeannette Glover Packy Hanrahan Sarah Kwiatkowski Sydny Margot Barbara McHale Lauren Polinsky Liz Reid Rebecca Ross Christine Ulrich Jessica Zager
I will miss you all! Love, Charlotte
Congratulations Sofia on nine years of hard work. We are so proud of you! Thanks to all the faculty and staff for years of happiness. With love, from The Kedros Family!
Thanks Eagle Hill for helping our daughter Rani to soar! Warmest regards, The Sandhu Family
Michael—You’ve come such a long way! So many thanks to Eagle Hill for making it all possible. We will miss the Eagle Hill Community! The Turner Family
As with so many who have preceded us, it is with mixed emotion that we prepare for Alex’s departure from Eagle Hill. EHS has been so much more than a school to Alex and to us. Yes, it was a place to learn, but it was about so much more than the academics. It was about growing as a person and understanding the importance of all things social—eye contact, handshakes, communication and personal relationships. It was a place where Alex always felt comfortable and so did we. It was home away from home with teachers and others always watching over and helping Alex to be successful at best, and at worst the best he could be. It was at EHS that Alex found his passion for running, and his joy of competitive box ball. It is where he uncovered a love of hot lunches and food of all types. It is at EHS he learned the power of kindness, and the strength of a warm smile. And most importantly he built self-confidence, learned to selfadvocate, and made many good friends. Alex leaves EHS as a confident young man ready to take the next step in his journey, and we are so proud of him for all he has accomplished. We depart thankful for all the school has done and to the many who have made it such a special place. We leave behind so many who have made a difference in all of our lives: kind teachers who “get it”, great advisors who are responsive beyond belief, caring administrators and staff, and an active and engaged parent community. Thank you to all, for all that you have done! You have spoiled us. We cannot express our appreciation enough. We will miss all of you! Ben and Vicki Carlin
Congratulations Ben Ruddy! You have come so far since last year! Your entire family is so proud of you. You have done so well and have made friends for life.
Andrew, As you make your way through your second year at Eagle Hill, we think about how far you have come. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the amazing teachers and administration at Eagle Hill, you have grown leaps and bounds academically, gained confidence in yourself, and realized boxball really is “your thing�. You learn daily how to walk through the shadows of your fears, and emerge out the other side seeing a nice, new image of yourself. Always remember your worth. All our love, Dad, Mom, Hilary and Lilly
Thank you Dr. Castro and all the faculty at Eagle Hill. You have all made such a difference in all our lives! The Ruddy Family wishes you all the best in 2018!
Thank you to the Eagle Hill teachers who guided and supported me during my first year. Huge Salathe
Congratulations, Nathan! We are so proud of you, and we know you will do great things at Fox Lane next year. Love, Mom and Dad
Thank You to Eagle Hill School for being a Champion in Carter’s Education! The Senyek Family
Congratulations, Jane!!! We are all so proud of you! And to all of the faculty at Eagle Hill, your dedication to teaching, and passion for your work has made an impact on Jane that will last a lifetime. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Lisa, Jeff, Ryan and Cole Gerson
Many thanks to all of the incredible teachers, administrators and support staff for another wonderful year, especially Ms. Bloomer, Ms. Heffernan, Mr. Baynes and Ms. Abbondola. We are so proud of you Stuart, keep up the amazing effort! Love, Mom, Dad, Bo & Scarlett
So proud of Keerith Singh and how far he has come!
Thank you Eagle Hill for helping our daughter, Estella, have such an enjoyable and successful first year!
Our grandson Harkeerith Singh (Keerith) loves the school and we all thank the educators and dedicated staff at Eagle Hill School.
To Sue Rappaport—Thank you for everything! You are the best! Isaac and The Jordans
Isaac, We are SO PROUD of YOU! You are son and student extradordinaire! We love and believe in you! Thank you Eagle Hill for being a part of Isaac’s future and success. Dad, Mom, Bella, Sissy, Daisy, and Mist John 3:16
Dear Noah,
THE SUN IS UP THE SKY IS BLUE IT’S BEAUTIFUL AND SO ARE YOU! We are so proud of you and love you with all of our hearts!! XO Mommy, Daddy, Jayden, Lila & Humphrie
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OUR JOURNEY OUR STORY OUR ODYSSEY SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2018