Annual Report 2023-2024

24 WAYS MARK DAY STUDENTS EXPERIENCED CHALLENGE & JOY IN LEARNING IN 2023-24

MARK DAY SCHOOL’S ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024

MISSION

Innovative and full of heart, Mark Day School nurtures each child to pursue their curiosity, think critically, embrace challenge with courage and joy, and work in partnership with others to build more caring and inclusive communities.

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Dear Mark Day Families, Ending one school year and beginning another offers a unique opportunity for reflection and renewal, punctuated by summer. The 2023-24 school year was marked by growth, learning, and a deep sense of purpose, and I am so grateful for the community’s collective, full-hearted engagement in our work and play together.

The year brought with it a chance to look deeply at our mission statement, the guiding star for all we do at Mark Day School. Building on a year-long process of listening and learning, with active

participation from students, parents and guardians, faculty and staff, alums, and our Board of Trustees, in June 2024 the Board approved our new mission statement: “Innovative and full of heart, Mark Day School nurtures each child to pursue their curiosity, think critically, embrace challenge with courage and joy, and work in partnership with others to build more caring and inclusive communities.”

Our mission statement is a living document; it is a vision we strive to bring to life every day. If you knew the former mission statement, you may note that this new statement carries key words and phrases forward—innovative, full of heart, nurtures, each child, critical thinking, challenge, caring, communities. The new mission statement puts more emphasis on

students (rather than the school) being the subject of the verbs—that is, more emphasis on student actions and student outcomes. Our students embody the vision articulated in our mission, following their curiosity far below the surface level into deeper veins of discovery, thinking critically, engaging thoughtfully with challenges, finding joy in the process of learning, working in partnership, and practicing how to persevere through difficulty. It is inspiring to watch them grow, not just academically, but as young people who are eager to make a positive impact in the world.

Last year, the faculty worked to advance the program, focusing on challenge and differentiation from Kindergarten through 8th grade. We focused on improving our approach to student literacy in the lower school by integrating new pedagogical practices and assessment tools in K through 3rd grade. The entire faculty engaged in curriculum mapping to better align the development of foundational, cross-disciplinary, and metacognitive skills and competencies through the grades. Math teachers in the upper grades worked together with an outside consultant to increase differentiated challenge for every student, work that the remaining grades picked up in the spring.

This summer’s faculty institute explored teaching and learning with generative AI in the K-8 classroom. We are uniquely

positioned to prepare students for a rapidly changing world, including the rise of generative AI. And our pursuit of professional development continues. Each year brings new opportunities to learn, to grow, and to deepen our commitment to our mission.

We are excited by this work, knowing that there is always more we can do to support our students and each other.

As we look ahead to the year already underway, we also seize this moment to say thank you for your continued support and dedication to our shared mission.

Together, we are building something truly special, and we are so grateful to be on this journey with you.

Joe Harvey Head of School

To our Mark Day Fund donors, your unwavering support ensures our ability to sustain the educational program while implementing innovative projects each school year. Thank you for your donations during the 2023-2024 school year, which topped $1,334,000.

To our supporters who helped launch the Campaign for Mark Day School Faculty, thank you for your early gifts and pledges which will support endowment for compensation, professional development, and the intern teacher program in perpetuity. Our work on this campaign continues and will benefit the school for generations to come.

FROM THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT To Our Mark Day School Community, Thank you for your generosity and dedication. Your commitment has made a profound impact, and we are honored to recognize your contributions in our latest annual report.

This year, we reflect on the power of community and the tireless efforts of those who believe in making a difference every hour of every day. Your contributions—whether through gifts of time or treasure—have been instrumental in advancing our programs and initiatives.

To our Spring Fundraiser sponsors and donors, your partnership and generosity made the SUPERHEROES! event vibrant and successful, enabling us to raise more than $110,000 in critical funds, including $120,000 for the Fund-a-Need. What a night!

To our volunteers, your dedication embodies the spirit of community that defines our school. Your time and skills have enriched the lives of students and teachers, creating lasting impact.

Each one of you plays a vital role in our journey towards a brighter future, and we are profoundly grateful for your support. Together, we continue to build a school community where we think critically and embrace learning with challenge and joy.

Sincerely,

Wendy Levine ‘89

FINANCIAL FIGURES Unaudited Figures July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

2023-24 GIFT SUMMARY

$1,608,976*

The Mark Day Fund................................................................$1,334,236 Special Gifts South Africa Partnerships..................................................$101,786 Family Association.....................................................................$114,349 Spring Fundraiser’s Fund-a-Need.........................................$120,049 Endowment................................................................................$294,579 Damon Kerby Fund for Indexed Tuition.......................................................................$25,000 Endowment Campaign for Mark Day School Faculty...................................................$269,579 *Reflects cash contributions and pledge payments in 2023-24 fiscal year

ENDOWMENT** M.V. Williams (Restricted)...........................................................$2,295,473 Faculty Salaries (Restricted).........................................................$661,290 Indexed Tuition (Restricted).........................................................$807,469 Damon Kerby Fund for Indexed Tuition (Restricted)...................................................................................$1,335,056 Making Waves (Restricted)............................................................$316,083 Eighth Grade Fund (Restricted)....................................................$613,132 Behnke/Luria Family Endowment (Restricted).....................$100,347 Professional Development (Restricted).......................................$51,573 Margaret B. MacArthur Endowment Fund for Financial Aid..........................................................................................$20,385 Funding for Indexed Tuition (Unrestricted)........................$6,064,353 Faculty Salaries (Unrestricted)......................................................$474,512 Campaign for Faculty and Staff...................................................$366,763 TOTAL......................................................................................$13,106,437 **Endowment balances reflect all money collected and earned from investments.

Interests, Transfers, Gifts 7%

Student Activities 2%

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1%

REVENUES

Operating Fundraising 9%

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Net Tuition and Fees 81%

Insurance, Capital Fees, Debt Expenditures 1% 4% Administration 5%

Student and Auxiliary 1%

Instructional 5%

Plant and Maintenance 10%

Salaries and Benefits 74%

Net Tuition and Fees.........................$13,724,487 2 Operating Fundraising.......................$1,448,585 Interest, Transfers, Gifts.....................$1,237,440 Student Activities...................................$365,994 Transportation...........................................$197,348 TOTAL.....................................................$16,973,854

EXPENSES Salaries and Benefits..........................$12,194,561 Instructional..............................................$926,022 Insurance, Fees, Debt............................$730,330 Capital Expenditures..............................$146,358 3 Plant and Maintenance........................$1,742,001 Administration............................................$771,416 Student and Auxillary................................$41,190 TOTAL......................................................$16,551,878

NOTES Net tuition and fees is gross tuition and fees less funding for Indexed Tuition. Sources are: 1. Funding for Indexed Tuition Scholarships and Grants............................$45,061 Endowment/Other....................................$542,344 Indexed Tuition and Fees....................$2,453,959 Total $3,041,364

2. Operating Fundraising Annual Fund................................$1,334,236 Family Association........................$114,349 Total $1,448,585

3. Includes Replacement Costs

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WAYS STUDENTS EXPERIENCED CHALLENGE & JOY IN LEARNING IN 2023-2024

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At Mark Day School, students are encouraged to embrace all that comes with daily learning—the fun moments, the collaborative projects, the frustrations and mistakes, the “aha” moments when the answer finally clicks. Starting in Kindergarten, students understand that learning is both fun and challenging; they are simultaneously drawn into engaging lessons and also stretched beyond their comfort zones to grow.

The quote from alum Neha Budhraja ‘08 below sums it up well—both joy and challenge are necessary for effective and impactful lifelong learning. In the following pages, you’ll read about 24 ways in which students across K-8 experienced both challenge and joy in learning during the 2023-2024 school year.

Challenge without the fun would have been drudgery. And fun without the challenge would not have been fun for very long. It is the balance of the two that makes Mark Day special.

NEHA BUDHRAJA ‘08

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TINKERING AT LUNCH In addition to scheduled classes and cross-disciplinary collaborations, students in grades 2-8 have the option to visit the Creativity Lab during lunchtime to work on personal projects. It’s a time when students have free access to all kinds of tools—and expert practitioners— to bring their imaginations to life. Both Tatian Greenleaf (Design, Tinkering & Technology Integrator) and David St. Martin (Tinkerer & Garden Teacher) are on hand to help students design, saw, drill, glue, and more. Projects that students have worked on this year include a skateboard, wooden spoons, a flashing light, a giant ball maze, a mask, and a model rocket.

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IIt’s t’s a time when students have free access to all kind of tools—and expert practitioners—to bring their imaginations to life.

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7TH GRADE OUTDOOR ED AT YOSEMITE Outdoor ed is an annual favorite for students in grades 3-8. The 7th grade trip backpacking in Yosemite is particularly special— and challenging. Many students experience backpacking for the first time as they split into small groups and hike through the Yosemite backcountry for several

days. Students learn about perseverance, preserving the natural environment by “leaving no trace,” weathering through the unexpected, and proving they are stronger than they initially thought. It’s a great way to start the year in 7th grade.

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EXAMINING OUR MISSION Mark Day School’s mission is at the heart of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. As part of the Board’s responsibility to protect and advance the mission, it regularly reviews and, as necessary, revises the mission statement to ensure it reflects the school’s unique vision and goals. In 2023-24, the Board established a Mission Statement Working Group, composed of trustees, administrators, alumni and faculty, to carry the mission statement review forward and incorporated feedback from students, teachers, parents/guardians, and alumni families. The result? So much learning—and our new mission statement.

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LEARNING WITH AND FROM KYP This spring, we were thrilled to welcome another delegation of students and teachers from one of our two partners in South Africa, the Kliptown Youth Program (KYP). During their two-week stay, the KYP delegation taught and learned in our classrooms, shared stories, participated in lessons and activities with all constituents from our community, and developed deeper friendships. Among the delegation were a few notable individuals, both new and returning—Thando Bezana, artist-in-residence who worked with students in the music room and various grades to help teach about Apartheid, Thulani Madondo, KYP’s Executive Director, Teboraga (Tebo) Maluleka, a middle school teacher and senior tutor at KYP who spent much of her time in 1st and 5th grade classrooms, and Ms. Antoinette Sithole, who lived through Apartheid in Soweto and joined the Soweto Youth Uprising.

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3RD GRADERS RESEARCHED ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS In science, 3rd graders studied animal adaptations and had the opportunity to conduct in-depth research to learn more. The project was called “Creature Feature,” and each student was given a Marin animal to research. They found information on physical and behavioral adaptations such as their body covering, how/when they hunt or feed, body parts that assist survival, and how they interact with their habitat. Students utilized the school databases to find the information. They even saw some of the animals they researched during their outdoor ed trip to Walker Creek!

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Students S tudents utilized school databases to find information. They even saw some of the animals they researched during their o utdoor ed trip to Walker Creek!

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G4-8 TIMED MILE RUN Students in Upper School PE participate in the timed mile run several times per year. Running is a regular part of warming up and allows students to track their fitness progress. Students under-

stand that they are not competing with anyone but themselves. PE teachers Cody Fusco and Justin Bayer encourage students to work towards improving their mile time throughout the year.

THE MARK DAY FUND OUR ANNUAL FUND

Donations to the Mark Day Fund are put to work right away to provide much of what makes Mark Day School special: hands-on learning, dedicated faculty, and a focus on our four cross-disciplinary literacies. These unrestricted contributions are an essential piece of Mark Day School’s yearly budget, and we are grateful to more than 500 current families, alumni families, grandparents, faculty/staff, and friends of the school who gave this year.

Mark Day Fund 2023-24 highlights include: 100% participation: Board of Trustees 100% participation: Class of 3032 (Kindergarden), Class of 2028 (4th grade) 94% participation: Current Families Nearly 80 grandparents donated more than $100,000 Nearly 90 alumni families & friends donated $30,000

Heritage Circle ($50,000 and up) Devin and Adam Alper Darla and Jon Fisher Benefactors’ Circle ($35,000 to $49,999) Scott and Melissa Faber Hadley Mullin ‘88 and Dan Kalafatas Partners’ Circle ($25,000 to $34,999) Stacey and Chris Abate Steve Murphy and David Lowe Christina and Emmet Peppers Dennis Phelps Katie and Brian Taylor Leadership Circle ($15,000 to $24,999) Anonymous (3) Katherine and Winston Chan Tiffany and Brandon Gantus Desiree and Nathan Harbacek Michelle and Bryan Kohm Meghen and Ken Kurtzig* Heather and Mark Marsella Lauren and Jeffrey Osher Samantha and Eric Palm Lily and Andrew Riesenfeld Alicia and Michael Rockefeller Window Snyder ‘89 and Willem Pinckaers Legare and Todd Speece Eighth Pillar ($10,000 to $14,999) Candice West Barker and Todd Barker Brooke and Michael Beck Amber and Ryan Brown Eve and Jason Dellinger Stephanie and Ethan Dornhelm Heather Deixler and Mark Dunn Ann Wang and Jamie Durrani Sara and Nicholas Egide Hailey and Patrick Flemming Allison and Noah Hagey Allison and Jeff Harper Sophia and Robert Hee April Underwood and Matt Herrero Alison Marquiss and Bill Kimball Genevieve and David Kreter Kathleen and David Martin, MD Aramie and Kevin McDonald Vanessa and Taylor McKinley Susan and William McKinley The Okman Family Laura Kritchever and Mondo Sarti *= 10+ Years Annual Fund Contributor **= 15+ Years Annual Fund Contributor ***= 20+ Years Annual Fund Contributor

Gina and Granville Valentine Aimee Foreman and Kevin Vosen Founders’ Circle ($7,500 to $9,999) Archie and Vijay Chattha* Megan Holland and Michael Jaeger Jennifer Swett Sponsors’ Circle ($4,600 to $7,499) Tammy and Craig Ackerman American Express Members Give Erica and Ben Applestein Lindsay and Tony Bartsh Suji Pathi and Eric Bava Milana and Gregory Berguig Sara Schwartz and Kenneth Blum** Courtney and Shale Butler Sarah and Brian Cason Maryanne and Patrick Caughey Jessica and Michael Clifton Kimberly and Brett Corbett The De Balmann Family The Dendi Family Francesca and Rob Duncan Stacey and Mark Egide Pamela and Bryce Emo Kerr and Will Fellows Wendy and Alexander Fraser* Carin and Andrew Gidney Jodie and Amir Haleem Veronica and Robert Harris Joseph M. Harvey* Kevin Hopper Maureen Wilson-Hwang and Boon Hwang Deborah and Mark Johnson Andi and Andy Kelly Jennifer and Jonathan Kelly Carolyn Bojanowski and Caleb Krasnor Keala and Steve Landry Carolyn and Bryce Lensing Diana Maier ‘84 and Ethan Kaplan* Paul and Megan Mariani Nina and Ketan Mehta Ritu and Alex Metzger* Karen Black and Andy Meyer Carrie and Paul Nathan Stacy and Mark Nelson** Cathy and Scott Parkes* Katy and Brad Paterson Anne and Ziv Peled Shannon and Eric Rajewski Hannah and Guy Raz The Roell Family* Roxanne Khalili and Mahdi Salek Shalu and Hersh Saluja* Morgan and Brian Schneider Katherine and Patrick Shannon Myia and Rimas Silkaitis

Linda and Fred Speece Jessica Williams and JJ Stein Caroline and Alexander Towery Meghan and Brian Wells Tin-Ei Wang and Ching-Pu Wu Jennifer and Eddie Zalayet* Challenge Circle ($1,000 to $4,599) Anonymous Rona Gomel Ashe and Neil Ashe** Karena and Jeff Bacciocco** Rita Tachis and Jesse Bean ‘02 Lauren and Nathan Belden Michelle and George Bertram and River Bend Resort Monica and Pablo Bizjack ‘82* Joan and Nick Boodrookas*** Paul and Ann Schuyler Brenner** Wendy and Patrick Broderick*** Nicole and Paul Bussi Lizzy Eisenberg CassoGomez ‘98 Helen and Victor Castillo Joseph Chan Tonya and Bryan Crapo Nina Wang and Christopher Cukor Danielle Meshorer and Gregg Dessen Rebecca and Adam Elegant* Melissa and David Ferst Beth Manning and Thom Finn Beth and Adam Fliss Virginia Yang and Walt French Katie and Stefan Gerard Dr. Mark and Mrs. Gail Glasser Rika and Balaji Gopinath Victoria Argumedo and Nick Gordon Reetika and Sajot Grewal Anna Semenova and Hayk Grigoryan Kira and Bradley J. Haas** Sara and Matt Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Howard Amy and Harry Hunt Laurie Hunt ‘85 and Jay Little Chelsea and Marc Ialeggio Donna Dolislager, MD and Alan Johnson, MD Nicole and Andrew Johnson Anne ‘95 and Joel Kaplan Megan and Pete Karlen Judee and Matthew Karson Deana Morrow Kay ‘92 Mary and Andrew Kayser Drs. James and Joan Kelly Janet and Damon Kerby*** Bonnie and Lee Kirkpatrick** May Haim Kotlarsky and Nadav Kotlarsky Kerry Lanz Ines Gonzalez Lehman and Christopher Lehman

Elsa Leung Leswing and Kurt Leswing* Carole Sirulnick and Howard Levene Patricia Seid and Bryan Lin Diane E. Lowenstein Betty and Don Manning Nicole and David Martin Devon and Hunter Marvel Mac McConnell* Thalia and Michael Milano Heather and Stewart Mitchell Moon and Sunny Fund Maya and Alejandro Muller Jessica Ozberker Teresa Holway and Wade Painter Lisette and David Parisi Stephanie and Sam Parker* Priya and Nikul Patel ‘97 Rebecca and Robert Paull Sue and Bob Peisert Kathryn and Sean ‘90 Peisert Anne Wara and Jason Perko Jess Greene-Pierson and James Pierson Alison and Danny Rabb Daniel and Ashley Reid Kalei Colridge and Robert Renfro Lillian and Bradon Rice Andrea and Ori Rijo Rebecca Mitchell and Mark Ripley Jill and Alain Rothstein Sally and Skip Schafer Doan-Nhu Bui and Adrien Schmidt Jessie and Bjorn Schroeder Jenny Seyranian Lena and Mark Shagoury Laura and David Shapiro Maia Josebachvili and Dave Skinner Ms. Barbara Speer Kristen and Robert Sperling Michelle and Rob Spinosa Jennifer and Mark Summerhays Laura and Shawn Tabak Jenna and Kevin Taylor Michael and Cathy Taylor Ms. Susan Taylor Resa Lee and David Teakle Marimar Torres Vidhi and Nishant Tyagi Sarah and Gareth Walter Diane and Bill Wara Cricket Wardein Alison Littman and Jay Warshaw Ellie and Rick Wells Tiffany and Harrison Westwater Ms. Lisa Westwater Toney and Kathryn Whittley* Grace and James Yu and The Power with Grace

Trellis Circle ($500 to $999) Anonymous (4) Ann Marie Algeo Denise and Toussaint Bailey Ruth Pelico and Juan Carlos Barrios Maud and Serg Berguig Sharon and Ted Block Mary Clare Bly ‘87 and Colin Bly* Chris Broderick ‘06 John Broderick ‘10 Amy Carlson McConnell* Mercy and Donny Chiu Laika and Colin Chow Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. DeCaro Amie Dewane** Elle and Joe Doerr Theresa and George Eisenberg*** Jessica Rhodes and Ian Fein Carl Flemming Abby and Jeff French Kathryn Lewis and Jason Frye Jo Ann and John Gantus Amy Garber April Chan and Joe Goodman Steve and Mary Gorski** The Zamora Goudey Family Adrienne Low and Robin Grindley Cari and Stephen Gundee Angela and Ian Hopper Ivan Ivanets Jonathan Kehl ‘86 Jacqueline and Clark Kotula Kovler Family Foundation** The Lorenz Family Alan Mainwaring Camilla and Hunter Marvel, Sr. Jennifer and Dan Mello Michael and Nina Mariani-Moody Moon and Sunny Fund Noemi and Chuck Moore Jessica Ngo ‘01 Barb Osher Francoise and Alp Ozberker Patti Park and Thomas Paterson Lourdes Razo Vicki and Joe Reisinger Nancy and Ken Resnick Lauren Morlock and Tony Russo Samantha and Noel Scher Julie Yang and Thomas Shin Katie Morris and Doug Smythe Shan Yam and Andrew Thompson Denise and Quoc Tran Yevgeniya and Volodymyr Valchuk Amleset Abraha and Michael Weldeamlak Dr. David Williams and Mrs. Donna Williams Jennifer and Nathan Winslow** Nancy and Bruce Worthington Victoria Peet and Steven Zimmerman***

Blue and Gold Circle (up to $499) Anonymous (2) Iliza Abbe Drs. Lyn and Jim Adams Prisila and Luis Almengor Suzanne and Gary Alpert Dawn Aotani and Robert Anderson Rhys and Craig Atkinson Paul Austin Jackie Bango*** The Barad Family*** Marci and David Barnhart Indigo Morris and Daniel Barron Justin Bayer Lisa Becker and Tom Schmidt*** Maggie Bendicksen Amber and Korhan Bircan Allyson LaBarbara and Alexis Bondaz Beth and Kirk Bonzell** Diane Boodrookas ‘06 Bev and Rolly Boorman*** Trenton Boorman ‘03 Sarah Janoff-Brinn and Lior Brinn Ashleigh and Chris Brody Malini Brown Amy Adkins and Evan Brown Silvia Buckley Scott and Kristina Buer Jessica and Darragh Caffrey Sylvia Harris Cahill ‘01 Marco Castillo ‘14 Natalia Castillo ‘16 Tracy Caton and Howard Cummings*** Beatriz Chimal and Jose Chan Thomas and Bella Chang Joyce Chen Helen Kennedy and Adrian Cheong Kathy and Alan Clifton Courtney and Jack Coghlan Mary and Jamie Collie Mary and Earle Colridge Mary Contreras Geneva and Jack Conway*** Maria Coronado Dominic Cox Lawrence Crapo Veronica Gushin and Roger Crawford Morgan Cronin ‘99 Sue Crowther Dana Dacus-Hare Susan Davia Deborah Costello and Charles Day Kevin Dee ‘04 Lori and Chris Deibel* Elizabeth and Charles Dennis Katherine Dillingham Jessica and Stefan Duban Margot Enbom Katia Escobar Valenzo

Denise and Luke Esterkyn Katy and Tim Evans*** Robin and Duncan Fallat** Ronnie and William Feldman*** Sandy and John Foreman Ia Forrester*** Brenda and Jairo Francia Thrisha and Jairo Francia Meghan Schafer Fraser ‘88 and Jonas Fraser Pierce Freeman ‘10 Sydney and Richard Funamura Cody Fusco Dr. David and Wendy Galland*** Stephany Tousignant and Matt Gamble Leslie Garber Bobbie and Tom Garber Michelle Mulkey and Nathaniel Garrett Katy and Dan ‘96 Gildengorin Hazel Gillmer Anna Gonzalez Maryan Graham Tamara and Tatian Greenleaf*** Cheryl and Robert Greer Devan Grewal ‘23 Sasha Grewal ‘19 Katrina Griffiths Patricia Grotins Patricia Brodeur and Mathias Gug Savannah Guinn Christine and John Gullette Katherine Gutierrez ‘16 Robbie and Phil Gutierrez* Deborah Hamon and Chris Jannes* Marie and Richard Harbacek Nancy H. Haugen, PhD Teri and Brian Hauswirth*** Rita Hayes Ashley and Andy ‘90 Hecht Charlotte Hee ‘16 Caroline Heredia Jennifer Anuhea Hewett Melisa and David Hickman*** Sayaka and Zack Hill Alex Hobbs ‘20 Will Hobbs ‘21 Sarah and Richard Hoffman Oma Els Holway Wes Howell Judith Hunt Julia Huo-Kuramoto and Ben Kuramoto Ronell and Leonard Ialeggio LiShan Sung and Peter Ibershof Maurice Jefferys Olivia and Alfredo Jiménez*** Gustavo Jiménez Chris Johnston ‘02** Lara Johnston ‘04** Molly and Jeffrey Kaban Barbara and Len Kaban Ray Karter

Lynne Miyamoto and Andrew Kawahara* Lauren Kelly ‘05 Fay and Ron Kelly*** Katie Kelso Bijani Mizell and Will Kennedy Dana Kirk* Karen Klier and James Leventhal*** Vira and David Klinetobe, Khema Klinetobe ‘22 Johanna and Jim La Fleur* Ms. Barbara Lambert Samantha LaRoy Dimmitt ‘04 and Christophe Dimmitt Amy Leung Jessica Levin ‘02 and Jason Levin Meredith Levine ‘23 Wendy Morris Levine ‘89 and Marc Levine*** Wyatt Levine ‘21 Donna and Tom Lifland Kylee Lin ‘05** Daisy Lookinland ‘14 Frank Lookinland ‘16 Patricia Lopez Thuy Le and Keith Lu Mary Lucas Chisoo and Norm Lyons*** John and Carolyn Madison*** Christine and Jim Maguire*** Remy Mansfield Debbie and Phil Marsella Beiry Mendez and Ilver Mazariegos Mary Pat and Marv McCann Ellen McMahon Becky Mejia Alison Becker and Adam Messinger Christine Metzger Victoria and Bradley Monash Denise and Bill Moore Cindy and Craig Morris** Chelsea Moylan ‘02 Penn Mullin Gowri Navaratnam Jennifer and Richard Navarrete*** Chelsea Nelson Margot Boorman Nerland ‘06 Elizabeth and Devan Nielsen* Bonnie Nishihara and Chad Forrester ‘86*** Eileen O’Hare** Kat Reisinger and Jamie O’Neil Alex O’Neill Janice and Leo O’Sullivan Louise and Lawson Owen** Tulasi Hosain and Adithya Padala* Deb and Jim Pannell Kirsten and Dennis Peek Sarah and Gregg Perata Fernanda Pernambuco and Zachary Partin*

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2023-2024 Sara Egide, President Chris Abate Paul Austin Mike Beck, Assistant Treasurer Carolyn Bojanowski Ryan Brown Jessica Clifton Prathap Dendi Ethan Dornhelm Stephanie Dornhelm, Family Association President Scott Faber Aimee Foreman, Vice President Rika Gopinath Reetika Grewal Joe Harvey, Head of School Robert Hee, Trustee Emeritus Chelsea Ialeggio Andy Kelly Megan Mariani, Treasurer Christine Metzger, Faculty Trustee Jessica Ngo ‘01, Alumni Trustee Alicia Rockefeller Katie Shannon David Shapiro Andrea Urda Rijo Ending their terms in 2024 Aimee Foreman Reetika Grewal Robert Hee, Trustee Emeritus Christine Metzger, Faculty Trustee Jessica Ngo ‘01, Alumni Trustee David Shapiro Beginning their terms in 2024 Ben Barad ‘05, Alumni Trustee Sharina Belani, Trustee Emerita Dom Cox, Faculty Trustee Patrick Flemming Quoc Tran

Erica and Christopher Pflueger Kenneth Pledger Whitney Polk Zoha and Amir Prushani Brooke and Robert Purcell Heather Rael Leigh and Thaddeus Reichley* Hannah Reilly Candy and JJ Resnick Judith Rice-Jones Jan Richey Nancy Ridout Katie Riley Helene and William Rintala Madeline Rogers* Jeniffer and Luis Rossi Annette and Charles Russo Ms. Barbara Sacheck Stephanie and Darin Sadow Andrea and Semi Salmi*** Rebecca and Varun Sawhney Megan and Mike Schenck Maggie ‘02 and Keith Schuman Susan and David Schwartz*** Dara Serber Arlyn and Hector Serber Lyell Shapiro Sophie Shulman ‘02 Kate Silvers ‘20 Melissa and Rick Silvers Samantha Silvers Kimberly and Noah Simons Leila and Mike Sinclaire Carrie Smith Karin Gornick and Miles Smith Jennifer Southern Marcia and David Sperling Amy Rice-Jones and David St. Martin Mandy and Scott Tachiki* Evelyn and Horst Tauchert*** Merry Thompson Courtney Tindall Maeve Tran ‘23 Oanh Tran ‘00 and Carl Ma Lydia Tuveson Molly Tuveson Connor Van Gessel ‘06 Rita and Steve Voss Kathleen and Gary Vote* Kassia Vote ‘92 Ecco Wang Jane Grayson and Bob Warren Jessica Wasserman Buckley and Noah Wasserman Orna and Eddie Weisberg Jane Williams* Cristin Yang Ning and Henry Yu Lacy and Lucas Zehner Rebecca Li and David Zeng Amy Zimmer

ANNUAL FUND GIFTS BY SOURCE Corporate Matching Gifts Adobe Systems Apple, Inc. Autodesk Bank of America Blackrock Capital Group The Clorox Company Experian FICO Google, Inc. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Kaiser Permanente LinkedIN Marsh & McLennan Companies PG&E Rockefeller Capital Management Salesforce Visa Wells Fargo Bank Alumni Jesse Bean ‘02 Pablo Bizjack ‘82 Mary Clare Bly ‘87 Diane Boodrookas ‘06 Trenton Boorman ‘03 Chris Broderick ‘06 John Broderick ‘10 Sylvia Harris Cahill ‘01 Lizzy Eisenberg CassoGomez ‘98 Marco Castillo ‘14 Natalia Castillo ‘16 Morgan Cronin ‘99 Kevin Dee ‘04 Meghan Schafer Fraser ‘88 Chad Forrester ‘86 Pierce Freeman ‘10 Dan Gildengorin ‘96 Devan Grewal ‘23 Sasha Grewal ‘19 Katherine Gutierrez ‘16 Kira George Haas ‘98 Andy Hecht ‘90 Charlotte Hee ‘16 Alex Hobbs ‘20 Will Hobbs ‘21 Laurie Hunt ‘85 Chris Johnston ‘02 Lara Johnston ‘04 Anne Worthington Kaplan ‘95 Deana Morrow Kay ‘92 Jonathan Kehl ‘86 Lauren Kelly ‘05 Samantha LaRoy Dimmitt ‘04 Jessica Weiss Levin ‘02 Meredith Levine ‘23 Wendy Morris Levine ‘89 Wyatt Levine ‘21 Kylee Lin ‘05 Daisy Lookinland ‘14

Frank Lookinland ‘16 Diana Maier ‘84 Chelsea Moylan ‘02 Hadley Mullin ‘88 Margot Boorman Nerland ‘06 Jessica Ngo ‘01 Nikul Patel ‘97 Sean Peisert ‘90 Maggie Eisenberg Schuman ‘02 Sophie Shulman ‘02 Kate Silvers ‘20 Window Snyder ‘89 Maeve Tran ‘23 Oanh Tran ‘00 Connor Van Gessel ‘06 Kassia Vote ‘92 Alumni Parents Drs. Lyn and Jim Adams Elizabeth Adams ‘01 Rona Gomel Ashe and Neil Ashe Sarah ‘13, Neil ‘15 and Aidan ‘17 Ashe Karena and Jeff Bacciocco Alexis ‘08 and Kyle ‘11 Bacciocco Amy and Seth Barad Ben Barad ‘05 Sharon and Ted Block Lindsay Block ‘90 Joan and Nick Boodrookas Alex ‘02 and Diane ‘06 Boodrookas Bev and Rolly Boorman Trent Boorman ‘03 and Margot Boorman Nerland ‘06 Paul and Ann Schuyler Brenner James Brenner ‘04 Wendy and Patrick Broderick Chris ‘06 and John ‘10 Broderick Helen and Victor Castillo Marco ‘14 and Natalia ‘16 Castillo Lori and Chris Deibel Jenna Deibel ‘13 Elizabeth and Charles Dennis Elena ‘11 and Nico ‘13 Amie Dewane Ramona Dewane ‘16 Theresa and George Eisenberg Liz Eisenberg Casso-Gomez ‘98 and Maggie Eisenberg Schuman ‘02 Katy and Tim Evans Aidan ‘14 and Colin ‘17 Evans Robin and Duncan Fallat Moss Will Fallat ‘18 Bonnie Nishihara and Chad Forrester Davy Forrester ‘22 Ia Forrester Chad Forrester ‘86

Dr. David and Wendy Galland Morgan ‘98 and Josh ‘01 Galland Steve and Mary Gorski Ana ‘14, Cate ‘17 and Alex Gorski Eve Zamora and Ken Goudey Julian ‘12 and Elias ‘14 Goudey Tamara and Tatian Greenleaf Hope ‘21 and Abby ‘24 Greenleaf Robbie and Phil Gutierrez Katherine ‘16 and Max ‘19 Gutierrez Deborah Hamon and Chris Jannes Maddy Jannes ‘18 Joseph M. Harvey Jed Harvey ‘18 Nancy H. Haugen, PhD Peter ‘86 and Amy ‘87 Haugen Teri and Brian Hauswirth Anna ‘03 and Joseph ‘05 Hauswirth Sarah and Richard Hoffman Jacquelyn Hoffman Friedel ‘07 Megan and Pete Karlen Sienna Karlen ‘23 Lynne Miyamoto and Andrew Kawahara Sidney Kawahara ‘23 Mary and Andrew Kayser Dylan ‘18 and Jackson ‘22 Kayser Fay and Ron Kelly Lauren ‘05 and Leah ‘09 Kelly Janet and Damon Kerby Samantha Kerby Dorsey ‘93 Bonnie and Lee Kirkpatrick Claire ‘11 and Jack ‘13 Kirkpatrick Wendy and Marc Levine Wyatt ‘21 and Meredith ‘23 Levine Karen Klier and James Leventhal Emil Leventhal ‘20 Vira and David Klinetobe Khema Klinetobe ‘22 Julia Huo-Kuramoto and Ben Kuramoto Jammie Kuramoto ‘16 Elsa Leung Leswing and Kurt Leswing Tyler ‘10 and Sophia ‘13 Leswing Chisoo and Norm Lyons Ben ‘10 and Marielle ‘13 Lyons Cindy and Craig Morris Jennifer Morris Ginsburg ‘85 and Wendy Morris Levine ‘89 Jennifer and Richard Navarrete Laura Navarette ‘98 Elizabeth and Devan Nielsen Powell Nielsen ‘19

Louise and Lawson Owen Wes ‘10 and Emily ‘15 Owen Tulasi Hosain and Adithya Padala Janavi Padala ‘17 Stephanie and Sam Parker Lilah ‘18 and Henry ‘21 Parker Sue and Bob Peisert Sean Peisert ‘90 Leigh and Thaddeus Reichley Gabby ‘21 and Hannah ‘23 Reichley Jan Richey Bode Ransom ‘21 Madeline Rogers Kendal ‘12 and Miriam ‘15 Rogers Andrea and Semi Salmi Isabella ‘09, Ava ‘11 and Otto ‘11 Salmi Shalu and Hersh Saluja Aria Saluja ‘20 Susan and David Schwartz Dan ‘94 and Jeff ‘99 Schwartz Melissa and Rick Silvers Kate ‘20 and Samantha Silvers Karin Gornick and Miles Smith Jasper Smith ‘22 Katie Morris and Doug Smythe Claire Smythe ‘13 Mandy and Scott Tachiki Jeremy ‘19 and Justin ‘23 Tachiki Marimar Torres Cristina Torres ‘02 Denise and Quoc Tran Maeve Tran ‘23 Kathleen and Gary Vote Kevin ‘90 and Kassia ‘92 Vote Jane Williams Alma Soria ‘22 Nancy and Bruce Worthington Anne Worthington Kaplan ‘95 and Scott Worthington ‘97 Victoria Peet and Steven Zimmerman Logan ‘05, Madison ‘10, Callie ‘20 and Morgan ‘20 Zimmerman Grandparents Ann Marie Algeo Ryan ‘26 and Pierce ‘28 Mariani Rhys and Craig Atkinson Bradford Applestein ‘25 Marci and David Barnhart Axel ‘27 and Aria ‘29 Johnson Maud and Serg Berguig Micah Berguig ‘25 Joseph Chan Pierce Goodman ‘32 Kathy and Alan Clifton Claire ‘28 and Lucas ‘30 Clifton Mary and Earle Colridge Piper Renfro ‘30 Lawrence Crapo Bryce Crapo ‘25

Susan Davia Lyla ‘26 and Cleo ‘30 Scher Deborah Costello and Charles Day Keira ‘27 and Aaron ‘29 Kaban Yves and Constance De Balmann Natalie De Balmann ‘29 Stacey and Mark Egide Charlotte Egide ‘28 Carl Flemming Henry Flemming ‘31 Sandy and John Foreman Mila ‘25 and Bennett ‘25 Vosen Thrisha and Jairo Francia Liliana ‘26 and JT ‘29 Francia Virginia Yang and Walt French Jonah French ‘27 Sydney and Richard Funamura Aidan ‘10 and Jack ‘24 Nelson Jo Ann and John Gantus Caroline ‘28, Caleb ‘29, and Colin ‘32 Gantus Bobbie and Tom Garber Ryann Jefferys ‘24 Dr. Mark and Mrs. Gail Glasser Hailey ‘23 and Samantha ‘26 Rabb; Ever ‘29 and Hudson ‘30 Alper Maryan Graham Oliver ‘28 and Finnegan ‘30 Shannon Cheryl and Robert Greer Elsie ‘23 and Hailey ‘25 Schroeder Patricia Grotins Layla ‘27 and Zain ‘30 Haleem Christine and John Gullette Oliver Wells ‘27 Marie and Richard Harbacek Teddy ‘29 and Ben ’31 Harbacek Els Holway Claire ‘28 and Lucas ‘30 Clifton Kevin Hopper Olivia Hopper ‘30 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Howard Brenner ‘23, Cici ‘25 and Sloane ‘27 Emo Judith Hunt Elsa ‘23 and Tyler ‘26 Hunt; Cooper ‘22 and Isabel ‘24 Little Ronell and Leonard Ialeggio Francesca Ialeggio ‘27 Donna Dolislager, MD and Alan Johnson, MD Axel ‘27 and Aria ‘29 Johnson Barbara and Len Kaban Keira ‘27 and Aaron ‘29 Kaban Drs. James and Joan Kelly Tommy ‘27 and Will ‘30 Kelly Barbara Lambert Francesca Ialeggio ‘27 Kerry Lanz Q ‘29 and Kerry ‘31 Carolyn and Bryce Lensing Myles Matlon ‘31

Carole Sirulnick and Howard Levene Nora Brinn ‘32 Donna and Tom Lifland Katie Caffrey ‘25 Betty and Don Manning Ellery Finn ‘25 Debbie and Phil Marsella Ava ‘25 and Troy ‘28 Marsella Kathleen and David Martin, MD Sophie Martin ‘27 Camilla and Hunter Marvel, Sr. Miles ‘22 and Josie ‘25 Marvel Mary Pat and Marv McCann Jaxon Paterson ‘28 Susan and William McKinley Lucy ‘26, Will ‘28 and Grady ‘29 McKinley Nina and Ketan Mehta Olivia ‘28 and Quinn ‘32 Mistry Alison Becker and Adam Messinger Naomi Brown ‘29 Michael and Nina Mariani-Moody Ryan ‘26 and Pierce ‘28 Mariani Penn Mullin Avery ‘19, Drew ‘23 and Ellie ‘26 Kalafatas Gowri Navaratnam Callum ‘19 and Euan ‘27 Brown Hella and Eli Okman Asher ‘28 and Celeste ‘28 Okman Barb Osher Charlie ‘23 and Tommy ‘31 Osher Janice and Leo O’Sullivan Malcolm ‘20, Rowan ‘22 and Noah ‘25 Zalayet Francoise and Alp Ozberker Alexandra Ozberker ‘28 Teresa Holway and Wade Painter Claire ‘28 and Lucas ‘30 Clifton Sue and Bob Peisert Lucas ‘25 and Lauren ’31 Peisert Vicki and Joe Reisinger Olivia Reisinger-Niccum ‘26, Carter Reisinger-O’Neil ‘30 and Jack Reisinger-O’Neil ‘31 Nancy and Ken Resnick Jack Resnick ‘32 Judith Rice-Jones Sierra ‘27 and Ruby ‘29 Ridout Nancy Ridout Sierra ‘27 and Ruby ‘29 Ridout Helene and William Rintala Avery ‘29 and Alex ‘31 Harper Annette and Charles Russo Olivia ‘23, Avery ‘25, Willow ‘29 and Simon ‘29 Taylor Barbara Sacheck Everett ‘27, Gavin ‘29 and Sterling ‘30 Peppers Sally and Skip Schafer Violet Schafer ‘25

Arlyn and Hector Serber Zekai Serber-Chasten ‘28 Linda and Fred Speece Otelia Speece ‘25 Barbara Speer River Walter ‘25 Marcia and David Sperling Zach ‘25 and Sawyer ‘28 Sperling Susan Taylor Olivia ‘23, Avery ‘25, Willow ‘29 and Simon ‘29 Taylor Merry Thompson Maelynn Thompson ‘28 Lydia Tuveson Dashiell ‘28 and Pierce ‘29 Klempan Diane and Bill Wara Anya ‘24 and Jason ‘28 Perko Jane Grayson and Bob Warren Simon Peled ‘25 Lisa Westwater Teddy ‘29 and Walter ‘31 Westwater Dr. David Williams and Mrs. Donna Williams Alex Stein ‘28 Nancy and Bruce Worthington Charlotte ‘26 and Lily ‘26 Kaplan Ning and Henry Yu Zaydee ‘26 and Rylee ‘29 Yu Donations made in honor of/ in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. DeCaro, in honor of Otelia Speece Dr. Mark and Mrs. Gail Glasser, in honor of Samantha Rabb and Ever and Hudson Alper Sarah and Richard Hoffman, in honor of Jacquelyn Hoffman Friedel ‘07 Anne and Ziv Peled, in memory of Isaac and Clara Fleiderbaum Kalei Colridge and Robert Renfro, in honor of American Veterans Morgan and Brian Schneider, in honor of Ms. Reilly and Ms. Fergson Kassia Vote ‘92, in honor of Kevin Vote ‘90

THE EIGHTH PILLAR The members of the Eighth Pillar have given either $100,000 or more to Mark Day School since joining the community or $10,000 in the last year. They are exemplars of the unofficial Eighth Pillar of Mark Day School: Philanthropy.

Anonymous (6) Stacey and Chris Abate Ramesh and Julian Allen Devin and Adam Alper David Anderman Rona Gomel Ashe and Neil Ashe Toby Atterbury Karena and Jeff Bacciocco The Barad Family Candice West Barker and Todd Barker Lindsay and Tony Bartsh Brooke and Michael Beck Kyle and Margot Biehle Nicolle Henneuse and Peter Billington Joan and Nick Boodrookas Winkie Bresler Tim Brisbois Wendy and Patrick Broderick Jean and Stuart Brown Amber and Ryan Brown Cameron and Bruce Brugler David, Olivia & Quentin Carrel Helen and Victor Castillo Katherine and Winston Chan Patricia Callahan and David Dee Eve and Jason Dellinger Amie Dewane Kristin and Andrew Dickinson Gigi and Scott Dixon Stephanie and Ethan Dornhelm Kate and Bill Duhamel Heather Deixler and Mark Dunn

Ann Wang and Jamie Durrani Sara and Nicholas Egide The Faber Family Judy and Jay Ferguson Darla and Jon Fisher Diana and Timothy Fitzpatrick Hailey and Patrick Flemming Wendy and Alexander Fraser Tiffany and Brandon Gantus Lisa and John Geisse Louisa and Andrew Gloger, The Woodbury Foundation Sarah and Dirk Godsey Steve and Mary Gorski Kira and Bradley J. Haas Allison and Noah Hagey Allison and Jeff Harper Linda W. Hart and Milledge A. Hart III Sophia and Robert Hee Marje and Tony Helfet Angela and JT Herman April Underwood and Matt Herrero Francesca and James Hetfield Kate and Chris Hobbs Maureen Wilson-Hwang and Boon Hwang Valerie and Gregg Jacobs Hadley Mullin ‘88 and Dan Kalafatas Alison Marquiss and Bill Kimball Jennifer and John Knoll Michelle and Bryan Kohm Genevieve and David Kreter Meghen and Ken Kurtzig David LaHorgue Elsa Leung Leswing and Kurt Leswing Yujing Han and David Liu Steve Murphy and David Lowe Karen Behnke Luria and Howard Luria Heather and Mark Marsella Jim Martin Kathleen and David Martin, MD

Tracy and Andrew Matthes Alison and Michael Mauzé Aramie and Kevin McDonald Vanessa and Taylor McKinley Susan and William McKinley Betsy and John McKinney Monica and Andrew Midler Bibi and Eric Moore Sara and Jonathan Okman Anne and Dean Ornish Kara Ornstein Lauren and Jeffrey Osher Stephanie and Sam Parker Eda and Joseph Pell Christina and Emmet Peppers Dennis Phelps Kirsten and Steve Polsky Wendy and Carl Reichardt Lily and Andrew Riesenfeld Alicia and Michael Rockefeller The Roell Family Anna and Jonathan Rothbart Andrea and Semi Salmi Shalu and Hersh Saluja Barbara and Tom Sargent Laura Kritchever and Mondo Sarti Christine Schantz Eileen and Christopher Sheldon Houda and Ray Silcock Melissa and Rick Silvers Window Snyder ‘89 and Willem Pinckaers Legare and Todd Speece Katie Smith and Andrew Spiegel Katie and Brian Taylor Waneska and Chris Torto Mr. and Mrs. Denis Twomey Gina and Granville Valentine Aimee Foreman and Kevin Vosen Kelley and Eric Warner Tracey Warson Caryn and Noah Weiss Dana Oliver and Adam Wolfson Rene Zakhour

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MAKING ORIGINAL MUSIC In Upper School music, students have numerous opportunities to both learn about and study existing music and also create their own music. This year, 6th graders spent several weeks learning how to create and arrange their own original music arrangements using Garageband. Students were guided through the process of how to analyze and break songs down into their different parts as well as how to program beats, melodies, and chord progressions using MIDI devices and layer pre-recorded sounds from Garageband’s built-in sample library. Additionally, 7th and 8th graders in the Working Musician Elective organized a multi-instrumental band to both learn and re-interpret popular songs as well as learn how to write and arrange an original song.

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Students S tudents were guided through the process of how to analyze and break songs down into their different parts as well as how to program beats, melogies, and chord progressions.

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READING, READING, READING Students at Mark Day School love to read. Our two-story Learning Commons houses tens of thousands of books for all grade levels K-8. In class, Upper Division students often meet in book clubs to discuss chosen books. Students in grades 4-8 can join the Skylion Seal Book Club, which meets weekly at lunch. And, students in grades 3-8 can create a Bizjack Reading Project, a creative way to showcase a book they’ve recently read, several times throughout the year.

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5TH GRADERS STUDIED ENERGY IN THE CREATIVITY LAB In an integrated unit with the Creativity Lab, 5th graders investigated electric circuits, magnets, and electromagnets to develop an understanding of how energy changes form within systems. Mr. St. Martin, Mr. AJ, and Mr. Greenleaf facilitated a solar machine project in the Lab in which students engaged in a Design Thinking process to take on one of two challenges: some students designed cars for speed and others for their ability to carry weight. Think race cars and pickup trucks— only powered by the sun!

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WORKING TOGETHER AS A TEAM This year, many of our older students participated in after school athletics. We fielded 16 teams in six sports: volleyball, cross country, and flag football in the fall, basketball in the winter, and golf, track and field, and volleyball in the spring.

Extracurricular athletics are a great opportunity for students to represent their school, work as a team, work on fitness, and have a ton of fun.

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8TH GRADERS SPREAD AWARENESS ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE During their unit on Climate Change in science, 8th graders identified and delved into a pressing climate change issue and created a project to address it. In addition to their projects, they engaged in various outreach activities, such as creating posters for the middle division hallway and educating 2nd graders about climate change through postcards and stories.

Several students also showcased their projects at an Upper School divisional assembly.

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2ND GRADERS BUILT CROSS-GENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS As part of their year long commitment to community engagement, 2nd graders visited AlmaVia, a senior community in San Rafael, every month to build relationships with residents. Students and residents learn from one another as they do art projects and chat. The regular monthly visits allow them to get to know each other on a deeper level and understand that we each have something to teach and that we each have something to learn.

WHY I GIVE

KATHERINE GUTIERREZ ‘16 Katherine Gutierrez ‘16 knew she wanted to go into the sciences as early as 6th grade, when she took Mr. Evans’ science class. In 2024, she graduated from the University of Tampa where she majored in Marine Science-Biology and minored in Sociology and Dance. Today, she works at the World Bird Sanctuary in Missouri–her dream job.

mile” and getting to race against all the older girls. His continued encouragement and support at every class, cross country practice, and track and field meet meant so much to me. He even attended my last ever Nutcracker [ballet] performance!”

For Katherine, lasting Mark Day memories include looking up at the stars on their first Katherine credits the support she received night backpacking in Yosemite, completing from great teachers at Mark Day School the Bizjack project every year, laughing at with getting her to where she is today. It’s in joke assemblies, shaking Mr. Harvey’s hand honor of these teachers that she donates to every morning, and working on the science the Mark Day Fund every year. fair project in 6th grade. “Mark Day School presented challenges, both academic and Katherine explains, “[Math teacher] Beth social, that gave me the resilience and Bonzell noticed I was struggling and set adaptability to succeed in high school, up meetings before class several times a college, and beyond.” week to work through the problems I didn’t understand. I so appreciate the time she When asked why it is important to her to be took out of her day to not only make sure I an alum donor, she shares, “Looking back, I understood the problems, but built up my recognize the incredible impact my teachers own self-confidence that I could do hard had on my life, and I want to pay that things. Without her support, I don’t know if forward to the next generation. [Donors] I’d have made it through that class, let alone before me…greatly impacted my time at become a STEM major in college and a job Mark Day School, so now it’s my turn to help as a scientist post-graduation.” Another current and future students. I only hope that teacher that was pivotal in her growth was students will find the same opportunities to P.E. teacher Mr. Orwig. Katherine says, “His make memories, form lifelong connections P.E. class was something I always looked and meaningful friendships, and have other forward to, especially when we ran the formative experiences that help shape them timed mile. I remember the excitement into proud Mark Day School alumni!” when qualifying for the “championship

Katherine pictured with McGwire, a Bald Eagle

CLASS OF 2020 COLLEGE MATRICULATION Rachel Carrere: UC Santa Cruz Brad Chrisman: USC Robyn Erickson: Chico State University Jonathan Evers: Wake Forest Mia Ginsburg: Colgate University Gareth Harding: University of Arizona Makenna Heselton: Colgate University Alex Hobbs: Tufts University Seriana Katz: Ohio State University Antonia La Fleur: Loyola Marymount Emma Larson: UCLA Sammy Lee: USC Emil Leventhal: UC Santa Barbara Lucy Ling: Texas Christian University Nate Maretzki: Columbia University Aleshka McPretl: Georgetown University Lindsay Reed: UC Santa Barbara Abby Rees: Colgate University Juliet Reichardt: Macalester College Zachary Resneck: Brown University Hannah Roell: Colgate University Brayden Roell: Colgate University Aria Saluja: University of Chicago Kate Silvers: CU Boulder Lilah Supino: CU Boulder Parks Thommes: University of Arizona Julia Torto: UC Santa Barbara Olivia Williams: Gap year Malcolm Zalayet: UC Berkeley Callie Zimmerman: Tufts University Morgan Zimmerman: NYU

ENDOWMENT The endowment supports teacher salaries and professional development, brings socio-economic diversity that benefits every child, and keeps the school secure in volatile times.

Endowment funds generate income through the school’s careful investment and support the school in perpetuity. The endowment principal remains intact each year as the school uses only a portion of the return generated to fund initiatives, with the spend rate ranging between 3% and 4% annually over the past several years.

Mark Day School’s endowment contributed more than $475,000 to the operating budget for the 2023-24 school year. That means that the earnings currently lower tuition by approximately $1,250 each year for each and every student.

We are especially grateful to donors who choose to support the endowment as they are providing for the school’s future. In addition to the Unrestricted Endowment, the school has several named funds with income restricted to the following areas.

GENERAL SUPPORT Eighth Grade Fund

WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF MARK DAY SCHOOL’S ENDOWMENT? THE MORE THAN $475,000 EARNED THROUGH THE ENDOWMENT DURING THE 202324 SCHOOL YEAR CONTRIBUTED TO THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS

Campaign for Mark Day Faculty We thank the following earlier supporters to the Campaign for Mark Day Faculty. The gifts and pledges support endowment for compensation, professional development, and the intern teacher program in perpetuity.

These contributions help our teachers continue to grow, learn, and thrive – in their calling and in our community.

Christopher and Stacey Abate Julian and Ramesh Allen Lindsay and Tony Bartsh Brooke and Michael Beck Amber and Ryan Brown Leyla Mirzazadeh and Prathap Dendi Stephanie and Ethan Dornhelm

FACULTY SALARIES Faculty Salaries Fund (Restricted) Faculty Salaries Fund (Unrestricted) The Campaign For Mark Day School Faculty

FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Behnke/Luria Family Endowment Endowment for Professional Development The Campaign For Mark Day School Faculty

INDEXED TUITION Behnke/Luria Family Endowment Damon Kerby Fund for Indexed Tuition Making Waves Margaret B. MacArthur Endowment Fund for Indexed Tuition M.V. Williams Endowment for Indexed Tuition (Restricted) Endowment for Indexed Tuition (Unrestricted)

Sara and Nicholas Egide Pamela and Bryce Emo Scott and Melissa Faber Balaji and Rika Gopinath Reetika and Sajot Grewal Veronica and Robert Harris Joseph M. Harvey Chelsea and Marc Ialeggio Hadley Mullin ‘88 and Dan Kalafatas Andi and Andy Kelly Caleb and Carolyn Krasnor Mary and Scott ‘06 Lamson Wendy Morris Levine ‘89 and Marc Levine Paul and Megan Mariani Chris and Richard Mazzola Christine Metzger The Ngo Family Katy and Brad Paterson Alicia and Mike Rockefeller The Urda Rijo Family

The Shannon Family David and Laura Shapiro The Vosen Foreman Family Damon Kerby Fund for Indexed Tuition This endowment fund was established in 2011 to honor Damon Kerby’s 24 years as Head of School and his belief in enrolling a diverse community of students and families and offering a quality education for all students.

The Tally Foundation, with Amanda Atterbury Ryan ‘93 and Elizabeth G. Atterbury

LEGACY SOCIETY The Mark Day School Legacy Society recognizes and honors those who have included the school in their estate plans through either their will, trust, retirement, or life insurance plans. We invite you to join us as a member and look forward to working with you to ensure that the school’s legacy endures.

We thank the following Legacy Society members as of August 2024: Ann and Paul Brenner Bev and Rolly Boorman Janet and Damon Kerby Lek Suvanasarn Hadley Mullin ‘88 and Dan Kalafatas The following types of commitments qualify you for membership in the Legacy Society: Including us with a gift in your will or revocable trust; A life-income gift that names Mark Day School as a remainder beneficiary, such as a charitable remainder trust or a charitable gift annuity; A gift or assignment of qualified retirement plan assets, such as an IRA, 401(k), or 403(b); A gift of life insurance; And as a beneficiary of a bank account.

If you have named the school in your estate plans or would like more information, please contact Wendy Levine, Director of Development, at 415-472-8008.

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USING LANGUAGE SKILLS IN REAL-LIFE SETTINGS Putting language skills to the test in real-life settings is a great way to enhance learning. Eighth graders taking Spanish and 8th graders taking Mandarin both participated in field trips to local restaurants—Ayawaska and Ping’s, respectively—to practice ordering food with the vocabulary and sentence structure they’ve been learning in the classroom.

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KINDERGARTNERS PRACTICED PUBLIC SPEAKING Public speaking is a regularly practiced skill at Mark Day School, whether it’s making an assembly announcement or giving a classroom presentation. For Kindergartners, they get their first public speaking experience in January, when they share their New Year’s resolutions with the community. Students stand at the microphone, introduce themselves, and then share their resolution. It’s the beginning of a long journey, building confidence that culminates with giving their graduation speeches as 8th graders—and setting each student up for a lifetime of public speaking.

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SPRING MUSICAL: BEAUTY & THE BEAST, JR.

Beauty & The Beast, Jr. tells the story of Belle, an adventurous young girl, and the Beast, her hideous captor who is actually a young prince trapped under a spell. Though many are familiar with the tale, students in grades 4-8 put on their own spin and entertained audiences of all ages in the spring.

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Students S tudents in grades 4-8 put on their own spin and entertained audiences of all ages in the spring.

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6TH GRADERS VISITED THE CHABOT SPACE & SCIENCE CENTER

At the end of their Astronomy unit, 6th graders visit the Chabot Space and Science Center. During their visit, students participated in the Mars Lander Challenge, where they had a budget (20 popsicle sticks) to buy supplies (straws, rubber bands, bubble wrap) so they could build a “lander” that would land a payload—in this case a water balloon—safely on the surface of Mars. They tested their creations by dropping them off a second story

balcony. Students also watched a live science show that demonstrated how rockets work and the difference between solid and liquid fueled engines. Additionally, they saw a planetarium show about just how vast the universe really is. In between these activities, students explored Chabot and all of its amazing space artifacts like space suits, moon rocks, and huge working telescopes.

SUPERHEROES GALA & AUCTION This spring’s SUPERHEORES! themed auction at the Marin Center was outstanding. More than 325 guests enjoyed music, dancing and revelry as they bid on live auction items and raised paddles for Fund-a-Need in support of our campus safety and security project. Thanks to our heroic sponsors, auction donors, bidders, and volunteers, the Family Association netted about $234,000, $120,000 of which went to the Fund-a-Need.

Volunteers Chair Devin Alper Lead Support Tiffany Gantus Tiffany Westwater Sponsorships Katie Gerard Nicole Martin Live Auction Tiffany Gantus Online Auction Ines Gonzalez Lehman, Lead Jessica Clifton, Lead Leyla Dendi, Lead Katherine Chan Tiffany Gantus Genevieve Kreter Keala Landry Noelle Moseley Katy Paterson Silent Auction Art Sale Jodie Grotins Socials Christina Peppers Thalia Milano Noelle Moseley Décor and Set Up Amy Adkins Devin Alper Patricia Brodeur Sarah Cason Jessica Clifton Eve Dellinger Katherine Dillingham Stephanie Dornhelm Adeline Freedman Brandon Gantus Tiffany Gantus Carin Gidney Jodie Grotins Ashley Kafer Laura Kritchever Jennifer Liu Kelly Katy Paterson Kirsten Peek Alison Rabb Shannon Rajewski Amy Rice-Jones Edmondo Sarti Tiffany Westwater Gala Night Volunteers Amy Adkins Adam Alper Devin Alper Evan Brown

Jessica Clifton Leyla Dendi Stephanie Dornhelm Katherine Dillingham Brandon Gantus Tiffany Gantus Carin Gidney Sara Holmes Laurie Hunt Ashley Kafer Nathan Kafer Diana Maier Kirsten Peek Lyell Perry Whitney Polk Shannon Rajewski Ashley Reid Patrick Shannon Laura Shapiro Caroline Towery Harrison Westwater Shan Yam School Support Chad Forrester Leslie Garber Wendy Levine Christine Maguire Sophie Shulman Sponsors KABOOM! Scott and Melissa Faber Mucho, Inc. courtesy of Rob and Francesca Duncan NeilMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. courtesy of Kamal and Alisha Mistry Proof Real Estate courtesy of Craig and Tammy Ackerman POW! Cartelligent courtesy of David and Laura Shapiro Micky and Chris Doner OWN Marin courtesy of Michael and Thalia Milano Katie and Brian Taylor Towery Electric courtesy of Alex and Caroline Towery SMASH! Anonymous Capital Bridge Partners courtesy of Danny and Alison Rabb Sophia and Robert Hee Maureen Wilson-Hwang and Boon Hwang ZAP! Kimberly and Brett Corbett Jamie Durrani and Ann Wang Bill Kimball and Alison Marquiss

Maier Law Group courtesy of Diana Maier and Ethan Kaplan Law Offices of Paul H. Nathan courtesy of Carrie and Paul Nathan Jenny Swett US Bank courtesy of Rob and Michelle Spinosa In Kind Sponsors Tammy Ackerman Free Spirits Edmondo Sarti True Delicious courtesy of Tony Russo and Lauren Morlock Fund-a-Need Stacey and Chris Abate Tammy and Craig Ackerman Devin and Adam Alper Erica and Ben Applestein Lauren and Nathan Belden Milana and Gregory Berguig Sarah Janoff-Brinn and Lior Brinn Courtney and Shale Butler Jessica and Darragh Caffrey Amy Carlson McConnell Maryanne and Patrick Caughey Beatriz Chimal and Jose Chan Katherine and Winston Chan Archie and Vijay Chattha Laika and Colin Chow Jessica and Michael Clifton Geneva and Jack Conway Leyla Mirzazadeh and Prathap Dendi Stephanie and Ethan Dornhelm Francesca and Rob Duncan Ann Wang and Jamie Durrani Rebecca and Adam Elegant Pamela and Bryce Emo Scott and Melissa Faber Jessica Rhodes and Ian Fein Kerr and Will Fellows Hailey and Patrick Flemming Beth and Adam Fliss Tiffany and Brandon Gantus Carin and Andrew Gidney Rika and Balaji Gopinath Tamara and Tatian Greenleaf Jodie and Amir Haleem Desiree and Nathan Harbacek Veronica and Robert Harris Joseph M. Harvey Sophia and Robert Hee April Underwood and Matt Herrero Laurie Hunt ‘85 and Jay Little Megan Holland and Michael Jaeger Deborah and Mark Johnson

Molly and Jeffrey Kaban Ashley and Nathan Kafer Judee and Matthew Karson Michelle and Bryan Kohm Carolyn Bojanowski and Caleb Krasnor Genevieve and David Kreter Meghen and Ken Kurtzig Steve Murphy and David Lowe Diane E. Lowenstein Paul and Megan Mariani Mac McConnell Aramie and Kevin McDonald Vanessa and Taylor McKinley Karen Black and Andy Meyer Thalia and Michael Milano Carrie and Paul Nathan Lauren and Jeffrey Osher Samantha and Eric Palm Lisette and David Parisi Cathy and Scott Parkes Katy and Brad Paterson Anne and Ziv Peled Christina and Emmet Peppers Zoha and Amir Prushani Alison and Danny Rabb Daniel and Ashley Reid Lillian and Bradon Rice Rebecca Mitchell and Mark Ripley Lauren Morlock and Tony Russo Laura Kritchever and Mondo Sarti Samantha and Noel Scher Noelle Moseley and Brian Singerman Legare and Todd Speece Kristen and Robert Sperling Amy Rice-Jones and David St. Martin Jennifer and Mark Summerhays Gina and Granville Valentine Aimee Foreman and Kevin Vosen Meghan and Brian Wells Tiffany and Harrison Westwater Grace and James Yu Donors Anonymous (2) Adeline Liu A Fork Full of Earth Organic Catering Aimee Foreman Alicia and Mike Rockefeller Alison and Danny Rabb Allison and Jeff Harper Allison Hagey Alma Del Tango Amber Brown Amy Rice-Jones Andi and Andy Kelly Andrea Urda Rijo

AndrewsCamps Anne and Joel Kaplan Anne and Ziv Peled April Underwood and Matt Herrero Ashley and Dan Reid Ashley and Nathan Kafer Aviator Nation B12 Love Bartlett Hall Bay Area Brain Spa Bay Club Rolling Hills Beauty Heroes Beth Fliss Brandy and Kabir Singh Brooke and Rob Purcell Bungalow Kitchen Cafe del Soul Cafe Squalo Vino Cal Skate of Rohnert Park Camila de Oliveras (Chic by Cor) Candice West Barker and Todd Barker Carin and Andrew Gidney Caroline and Alex Towery Carolyn Bojanowski and Caleb Krasner Casey Longaker Christina and Emmet Peppers Comforts Contemporary Jewish Museum Cooking Claudine Courtney and Shale Butler Creekside Pizza & Taproom Cricket Wardein Darla and Jon Fisher David Lowe and Steve Murphy Deborah Johnson Denise and Luke Esterkyn Denise and Toussaint Bailey Desiree and Nate Harbacek Devin and Adam Alper Dominican University of California Easy Breezy Frozen Yogurt Elizabeth Love Eric Schumacher Photography Eve and Jason Dellinger Everline Resort and Spa F45 Training San Rafael FA Executive Team FarmShop Fine Art Museums of San Francisco Fox & Kit Frankie & Jo’s Genevieve and Dave Kreter Gina and Granville Valentine Gold Bar Spirits Company Gold Rush Jewelers GymWorld Gymnastics Hadley Mullin and Dan Kalafatas Heather Deixler and Mark Dunn

HoneyGirl Beauty House of Air House of Prime Rib Ines and Chris Lehman Insalata’s Restaurant, Takeout and Catering International Orange Jennifer and Dan Mello Jennifer and Eddie Zalayet Jennifer and Jon Kelly Jennifer and Nate Winslow Jessica and Michael Clifton Jessica and Stefan Duban Jessica Ozberker Jessica Williams and JJ Stein Jodie Grotins and Amir Haleem Joe Harvey Jordan Young Kaiya Cosmetics Karen Berniker Katherine and Winston Chan Katherine Dillingham Katie and Patrick Shannon Kerr and Will Fellows Kientz Hall Kimberly and Brett Corbett Kirsten and Dennis Peek Kristen and Robert Sperling Kristin and Leland Clemons Laika and Colin Chow Laura and David Shapiro Laura and Shawn Tabak Laura Kritchever and Edmondo Sarti Lauren and Nate Belden Lauren Morlock Leyla and Prathap Dendi Love2Dance Loveski Deli Lyell Perry Main St. Merchantile Marin Country Club Marinitas Maritza Gutierrez Mark Day Family Mark Day School Mathnasium of San Anselmo May Haim Kotlarsky and Nadav Kotlarsky McInnis Park Golf Center Megan and Paul Mariani Megan Holland and Michael Jaeger Metta Yoga Michelle and Bryan Kohm Micky and Chris Doner Mill Valley Music Festival Monk’s Kettle Mountain Camp Marin Myia Silktaitis Napa Yard NBBA Nicole and Andrew Johnson Nicole and David Martin

Noelle Moseley and Brian Singerman Nordstrom at the Village, Corte Madera Orangetheory Fitness Greenbrae Orna Weisberg Pam and Bryce Emo Patricia Brodeur and Mat Gug Perry’s Presidio Bowl Red Dragon Yoga River Bend Resort and the Bertram Family Rombauer Vineyards Roxanne Khalili and Mehdi Salek Samantha and Eric Palm Sam’s Anchor Cafe Sandbox VR San Francisco 49ers SAN Korean Cafe Sara and Jonathan Okman Sarah and Brian Cason Sarah Walter SeaTrek SF2BAY SFMOMA Shannon and Eric Rajewski Shannon Chiminiello Photography Silbermann’s Ice Cream SkinSpirit Mill Valley Skylion Snoopy’s Home Ice Sol Food Sonoma Raceway Sophie Hee Sophie Shulman ‘02 Southern Marin Dermatology Sports Basement Stacey and Chris Abate Starbird Chicken Stephanie and Ethan Dornhelm StretchLab Greenbrae Sue and Bob Peisert Suji Pathi and Eric Bava SUPERHEROES! Planning Team Teaspoon Tess Holway and Wade Painter Thalia and Michael Milano The Backyard Farm Company The Grindley Family The Power with Grace The Village at Corte Madera Tiffany and Brandon Gantus Tiffany and Harrison Westwater Tim Evans True Delicious Courtesy of Tony Russo Uchiwa Ramen Vail Resorts Veronica Gushin and Roger Crawford Vilda

Vitality Code Water’s Edge Hotel Wine Country Donor Yolanda Ferguson Zand Dermatology Zoë Clark Wellness

DESIGNATED GIFTS

South African Partnerships Tammy and Craig Ackerman Erica and Ben Applestein Denise and Toussaint Bailey Ruth Pelico and Juan Carlos Barrios Lindsay and Tony Bartsh Suji Pathi and Eric Bava Brooke and Michael Beck Lisa Becker and Tom Schmidt Lauren and Nathan Belden Milana and Gregory Berguig Sara Schwartz and Kenneth Blum Beth and Kirk Bonzell Sarah Janoff-Brinn and Lior Brinn Malini Brown Amy Adkins and Evan Brown Nicole and Paul Bussi Courtney and Shale Butler Sarah and Brian Cason Tracy Caton and Howard Cummings Katherine and Winston Chan Archie and Vijay Chattha Mercy and Donny Chiu Jessica and Michael Clifton Mary Contreras Geneva and Jack Conway Lisa Wilcox Corning and Paul Corning Sue Crowther Cara Cutter Lucy and Anton Dawson Eve and Jason Dellinger Leyla Mirzazadeh and Prathap Dendi Danielle Meshorer and Gregg Dessen Micky and Chris Doner Stephanie and Ethan Dornhelm Jessica and Stefan Duban Heather Deixler and Mark Dunn Pamela and Bryce Emo Scott and Melissa Faber Zoe Clark Faber Kerr and Will Fellows Darla and Jon Fisher Beth and Adam Fliss Kathryn Lewis and Jason Frye Sydney and Richard Funamura Stephany Tousignant and Matt Gamble Tiffany and Brandon Gantus Michelle Mulkey and Nathaniel Garrett Carin and Andrew Gidney Tamara and Tatian Greenleaf Adrienne Low and Robin Grindley Patricia Brodeur and Mathias Gug Jodie and Amir Haleem

Desiree and Nathan Harbacek Allison and Jeff Harper Veronica and Robert Harris Sophia and Robert Hee April Underwood and Matt Herrero Chelsea and Marc Ialeggio Robin and Larry Jabin Megan Holland and Michael Jaeger Thersea Jesitus Olivia and Alfredo Jimenez Judee and Matthew Karson Andi and Andy Kelly Alison Marquiss and Bill Kimball Donald Kirk Genevieve and David Kreter Meghen and Ken Kurtzig Johanna and Jim La Fleur Patricia Seid and Bryan Lin Thuy Le and Keith Lu Chisoo and Norm Lyons Paul and Megan Mariani Brett Martinez Aramie and Kevin McDonald Joseph McGuinness Vanessa and Taylor McKinley Jennifer and Dan Mello Karen Black and Andy Meyer Carrie and Paul Nathan Stacy and Mark Nelson Lauren and Jeffrey Osher Jessica Ozberker Samantha and Eric Palm Lisette and David Parisi Priya and Nikul Patel ‘97 Katy and Brad Paterson Kirsten and Dennis Peek Kathryn and Sean ‘90 Peisert Christina and Emmet Peppers Jess Greene-Pierson and James Pierson Brooke and Robert Purcell Alison and Danny Rabb Shannon and Eric Rajewski Daniel and Ashley Reid Kalei Colridge and Robert Renfro Candy and JJ Resnick Lily and Andrew Riesenfeld Andrea and Ori Rijo Laura Kritchever and Mondo Sarti Doan-Nhu Bui and Adrien Schmidt Morgan and Brian Schneider Katherine and Patrick Shannon Laura and David Shapiro Noelle Moseley and Brian Singerman Brandy and Kabir Singh Maia Josebachvili and Dave Skinner Carrie Smith Window Snyder ‘89 and Willem Pinckaers

Legare and Todd Speece Amy Rice-Jones and David St. Martin Jessica Williams and JJ Stein Jennifer and Mark Summerhays Laura and Shawn Tabak Shan Yam and Andrew Thompson Waneska and Chris Torto Denise and Quoc Tran Cricket Wardein Alison Littman and Jay Warshaw Jessica Wasserman Buckley and Noah Wasserman Meghan and Brian Wells Ellie and Rick Wells Tiffany and Harrison Westwater Toney and Kathryn Whittley Jennifer and Nathan Winslow Tin-Ei Wang and Ching-Pu Wu Jennifer and Eddie Zalayet Victoria Peet and Steven Zimmerman Gifts in Kind Devin and Adam Alper Susan and Alastair Cumming Samantha LaRoy Dimmitt ’04 and Christopher Dimmitt Meghen and Ken Kurtzig Lily and Andrew Riesenfeld Katie and Brian Taylor

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4TH 4 TH GRADERS BUILT MINIATURE BRIDGES USING MATH & ENGINEERING In the fall, 4th graders combine structural engineering, math, science, creativity, and design thinking to collaboratively construct a bridge using wood craft sticks and glue that will hold significant weight. Prior to the project, they spend time learning about bridges around the world and how they are engineered to withstand foot and vehicle traffic. As teams of two, students also create their own companies, design logos, and follow budgets. Once the bridges are built, students test their weight until they break!

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11ST ST GRADERS DESIGNED BUBBLE WANDS As an extension of their lesson learning about the science behind bubbles, 1st graders design and create their own bubble wands in the Creativity Lab. After exploring the various materials that are available, students complete a “Design Thinking” planning page. This includes writing their driving question (“How can I make a bubble wand that will…?”) and then drawing a sketch of their proposed design. Next, students create their bubble wands, test them with bubble solution, and make iterations as needed. Skills included design thinking, problem solving, persevering, collaborating, trial-and-error, and questioning.

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CONNECTING WITH HISTORY On March 27, Antoinette Sithole, who was part of the KYP delegation to Mark Day, joined Dr. Melba Beals, a member of the Little Rock Nine, in conversation. Dr. Beals joined the conversation virtually and she and Ms. Sithole reflected on their experiences at the forefront of combating racism.

Students in grades 5-8, faculty and staff, parents and guardians, and alumni attended this remarkable event. We are grateful to have had this opportunity to bring together these two incredible women who took such great risks to stand up for what was right and transform the path of history.

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SHOWCASING S HOWCASING ART IN THE ART SHOW Every year, art teacher Karen Klier and an army of parent/guardian volunteers transform the art room into a gallery to showcase art created by students in grades K-6. The art show debuted just in time for Grandparents and Special Friends’ Day.

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8TH GRADE MEDIA LITERACY WEEK A long-standing and much anticiThey begin by studying various pated project that has been running documentary filmmakers to underfor more than 20 years at Mark stand style and purpose. Then, they Day, Media Literacy Week is a week work together in small groups to in February during which all 8th refine their idea and get to work graders suspend their typical acabecoming experts on a particular demic classes and instead choose topic. They are given high-quality media topics of personal interest, cameras and access to other tools conduct research, and become like a green screen, teleprompter, media creators. Media Literacy and online resources to make a week is an opportunity for students video project with a specific mesto use and practice a set of skills sage for an audience. Students also they have developed over their time create an oral presentation, which at Mark Day, and stretch and learn they share with peers and faculty at new skills about media production. the end of the week.

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6TH 6 TH & 7TH GRADERS JOIN THE WORLD SCHOLAR’S CUP We were thrilled to bring World them. Students participate in Scholar’s Cup to Mark Day School three-person teams in four events for the first time this year, led by over two days: Collaborative WritDirector of Student Life, Grades 5-8 ing, the Scholar’s Challenge, the Carrie Smith. World Scholar’s Cup Scholar’s Bowl, and Team Debate. is a global academic competition On April 28 and 29, we hosted for middle and high school students 132 students—both Mark Day that brings together many discistudents and students from 15 other plines and asks students to work schools—for the Regional Round of together in a series of challenges.

World Scholar’s Cup. Mark Day had In addition to learning new content, 12 6th grade teams and 11 7th grade students are encouraged to apply teams. We are excited to continue what they learn and relate their this new academic tradition at Mark knowledge to the world around Day next year!

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VISITING REN-AI FOR THE FIRST TIME This year, we added a new partnership to our global partnerships program. Ren-Ai (“ren-eye”) is a K-6 public school in Taipei, Taiwan, with previous experience partnering with a school in San Francisco. A group of Mark Day School 8th grade Mandarin students had the privilege of visiting Ren-Ai for the first time over our April spring break. Each student stayed with a Ren-Ai family for the full week, attended classes with their buddies, participated in special cultural activities like martial arts and brush painting, and went sightseeing. Later in the spring, we also welcomed a delegation of Ren-Ai 5th graders and faculty members to Mark Day for two weeks where they stayed with Mark Day families, learned alongside one another, and explored the Bay Area.

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7TH GRADE DEEP DIVE

During the spring, 7th graders participated in Deep Dive Week—instead of their normal schedule of math, English, history, and science, students engaged in intensive, interdisciplinary and project-based learning “mini-courses” centered around a specific topic or theme. The courses offered during Deep Dive Week change with each year, inspired by what’s happening in the world around us. This year, the slate of courses included: Mark Day Central Kitchen (shopping, cooking, and delivering fresh and healthy meals to those experiencing hunger), Math-Music Connection (exploring the math aspects of music creation), The Room Where it Happens (creating a Hamilton-related performance), Take a Hike! (discovering the trails and nature of our local environment), and Game Design (learning about different types and formats of games and developing a new game of their own).

PARENT & GUARDIAN VOLUNTEERS We salute the many volunteers who support teaching and learning in every way. The leadership of the fundraising and event volunteers supports a culture of giving, allowing philanthropy to thrive and make a significant difference in the lives of Mark Day School students now and for generations to come.

ANNUAL FUND THE MARK DAY FUND

Fifth Grade Rika Gopinath

Parent/Guardian Chairs Jessica Clifton Eric Palm Todd Speece

Sixth Grade Lisette Parisi

Alumni Chair Jessica Ngo ‘01 Alumni Parent/Guardian Chairs Stephanie and Sam Parker Faculty/Staff Chair Christine Metzger Grandparent Chair JoAnn and John Gantus Parent/Guardian and Trustee Volunteers Greg Berguig Alexis Bondaz Ryan Brown Amy Carlson McConnell Brian Cason Ethan Dornhelm Sara Egide Patrick Flemming Brandon Gantus Rika Gopinath Ally LaBarbara Diana Maier ‘85 Stacy Nelson Megan Mariani Michael Milano Thalia Milano Samantha Palm Lisette Parisi Katy Paterson Sean Peisert ‘90 Danny Rabb Brian Schneider Patrick Shannon Robert Sperling Jenny Swett Kevin Taylor Caroline Towery Andrea Urda Rijo

Seventh Grade Greg Gerguig Todd Speece Eighth Grade Stacy Nelson FAMILY ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD President: Stephanie Dornhelm Executive Vice President: Ashley Reid Treasurer: Kirsten Peek VP Information & Technology: Beth Fliss VP Fundraising: Tiffany Gantus, Tiffany Westwater VP Events: Courtney Butler, Carin Gidney VP Programs: Laika Chow, LiShan Sung EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS CHAIRS Amazon Smile & Merchant Cash Back Programs Jessica Lifland Annual Spring Fundraiser Devin Alper Art Show Helen Kennedy Book Exchange Amy Hunt Andi Kelly Faculty/Staff Appreciation Lunch Lily Reisenfeld Katie Taylor

Class Captains Kindergarten Granville Valentine

Family Association Meetings Stephanie Dornhelm Ashley Reid

First Grade Eric Palm

Family Fun Run Andy Kelly Dan Reid

Second Grade Jessica Clifton Third Grade Caroline Towery Fourth Grade Katy Paterson

Grandparents and Special Friends’ Day Nicole Johnson Ashley Reid

Kindergarten New Student Event Stephanie Dornhelm Winterfest Allison Harper New Parent Welcome Reception Vanessa McKinley Mark Day Fund Jessica Clifton Eric Palm Todd Speece Welcome & Volunteer Fair Beth Fliss Ashley Reid PROGRAM CHAIRS Buddy Family Coordinator Grace Yu Community Engagement/UD Holiday Giving Heather Kessinger Eco Paper Goods Amy Hunt Emergency Preparedness Brian Taylor Family Sunshine Deborah Johnson HOST Fund Kathryn Jordan Lost and Found Kirsten Peek Kathryn Reisinger Lunch Program Katy Paterson Kirsten Peek Marque Keeper Volodymyr Valchuk Organic Garden Sean Peisert ‘90 FA Storage Coordination FA Exec Board Parent/Guardian Outreach Hikes Kirsten Sperling Room Parents Coordination Kathryn Peisert School Store & Spirit Wear Sarah Cason Katherine Chan Eve Dellinger

WAYS TO GIVE The cost of educating each child at Mark Day stretches beyond what is covered by tuition, and we rely on philanthropy from the community to fill that gap. From donating your time to naming Mark Day School as a beneficiary in your will, there are many ways to give, and all of them are greatly appreciated. No gift is too small. Every hour of time and every dollar matters. Thank you for helping to give our students an education that will propel them forward with the skills to succeed in the 21st century.

DONATE ONLINE

MAKE A PLEDGE

IN PERSON

Visit markdayschool.org/giving to fill out the online donation form.

Visit markdayschool.org/giving to fill out the online pledge form.

Come to the Development Office and ask for Wendy Levine or Christine Maguire.

VIA SNAIL MAIL

ESCRIP & REBATE PROGRAMS

Mail a check to Mark Day School, attention Christine Maguire in the Development Office.

Register your debit/credit card with eScrip to donate a percentage of your purchases and sign up for loyalty programs at United Market, Good Earth, Nugget, Woodland’s, and Sports Basement.

x x ATTEND EVENTS (IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY) Come to the Spring Fundraiser, Fun Run, and more to help our school; visit markdayschool.org/events for more info.

GIFTS IN KIND

PLAN YOUR GIFT

We welcome classroom supplies, office equipment, books, and other items related to the educational program.

Name Mark Day School as a beneficiary or partial beneficiary or make a life income gift.

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