Friends of Foundation Academies 2020-2021 Annual Report

ANNUAL

REPORT

2020–2021

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

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The Friends of Foundation Academies

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WELCOME

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ABOUT THE FRIENDS

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ABOUT OUR SCHOOLS

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BY THE NUMBERS: OUR SHARED IMPACT

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RESPONDING TO A HISTORICALLY CHALLENGING YEAR

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STUDENT ENRICHMENT

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MEET THE CLASS OF 2021

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ALUMNI SUPPORT: THE KNIGHT FUND

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RESPONSIBLE GROWTH

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VITAL VIRTUAL VOLUNTEERS

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THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS AND PARTNERS

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WAYS TO GIVE

WELCOME

D E A R FAM ILY, It is an honor to present the Friends of Foundation Academies 2020-21 Annual Report, which celebrates and commemorates our shared impact from July 2020 to June 2021.

This year, we were tested in multiple ways: mentally, physically, emotionally, and technologically.

Instead of using the word “unprecedented,” we believe a better adjective for our past year at Foundation Academies might be “undaunted.”

A global pandemic couldn’t stop our students, staff, and volunteers from innovatively and creatively developing strategies to achieve excellent teaching and learning. Our donors stepped up, too.

With your generosity, our school community not only survived but thrived in the following areas of need: ■ S TUDENT ENRICHMENT With our scholars learning from home for the majority of the school year, donations to the Friends of FA were crucial to providing class enrichment and support, at-home technology and supplies, as well as external opportunities for learning, expression, and connection.

■ A LUMNI SUPPORT Our alumni support initiatives achieved tremendous growth in 2021. The Knight Fund not only continues to provide small alumni persistence grants for books and college-related supplies, but we also prioritized high-impact financial awards to graduating seniors and launched the Round Table Scholarship program to support FA alumni cohorts through college and on to successful careers.

■ R ESPONSIBLE GROWTH In 2021, with the generous support from gifts to the Friends of FA, we were able to better attract and onboard great teachers, train and develop our faculty, and foster a shared sense of community, even while physically apart. The Friends of FA prepared and equipped staff to return to full-time in-person instruction in April feeling more determined, connected, and resilient than ever.

During a year that exposed deep inequities and dire needs across so many communities, we are honored to have your investment in our mission.

Thank you for your partnership and support.

In community,

Howie Powers Chair, Friends of Foundation Academies

Kathleen Reilly Streicher Executive Director, Friends of Foundation Academies

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ABOUT THE

FRIENDS

The Friends of Foundation Academies (Friends of FA), a separate 501c3 nonprofit organization, was founded in 2010 to encourage community support of Foundation Academies, a public K-12 charter school in Trenton, NJ. Today, the Friends of FA supports, enhances, and promotes the work of Foundation Academies by raising funds and delivering services, programs, acquisitions, and partnerships that equitably serve the best interests of our school community.

B OA R D OF D I RECTO RS

The Friends of FA Board works with the Executive Director, Foundation Academies Leadership, students, alumni, and the Foundation Academies Board of Trustees (FABOT) to understand the school’s strategic vision and most pressing needs, and then accepts and approves charitable donations for impactful grants to the school community.

2 02 0 -2 1 F R I E N DS O F FA BOA RD Howie Powers, Chair Reid McCarthy, Treasurer Anthony Klockenbrink, Secretary Dan Chamby Betsy Rendall Kathleen Reilly Streicher* Graig Weiss* *Designates ex officio member

L EA D E R S H I P CO UNC IL In September 2018, the Friends of FA launched the inaugural Leadership Council as a mechanism to involve the broader community in the important work of our schools. The council is made up of professionals across sectors, ages, and perspectives. Convened by Executive Director, Kathleen Reilly Streicher and Foundation Academies CEO, Graig Weiss, this group meets throughout the year to discuss our city, our advancement initiatives, and our innovative work in K-12 public education.

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2020-21 FRI ENDS OF FA LEADER SHI P COU NCI L Ashwin Chaudhari Melanie Clarke Mark Eveland Suzanne Eveland Al-Lateef Farmer Stuart “Bill” Ferguson Mindy Fernandez-Sheinbaum Tanji Gilliam, PhD, MFA Sally Henriques Dr. Maurice Hall Joanna Herrera Sharon Ann Holt John “Bud” Jackson Rashaun Jones Bob Kiep Peggy Oliver Krist Chenoah Porter-Blount Sarah Ringer Carl Seiden Sandra Touissant Lori Todaro Melissa von Stade Dennis Walsingham Alexander Zbinden

F INA N C I A L H EA LTH The Friends of Foundation Academies and our schools raised $435,958 in gifts and grants from individuals, corporations, foundations, and in-kind support to support four key areas: 1. Student Enrichment 2. Alumni Support: The Knight Fund 3. Responsible Growth 4. Operations

From the first meeting I attended of the Leadership Council at FA three years ago, I knew the school was doing amazing work with the children of Trenton.

As a member of the Friends of Foundation Academies Board, I had the privilege this past year of interviewing several candidates for the Round Table Scholarship.

Each and every one of these young men and women, in their own unique ways, embodied the mission of the school. It was a truly remarkable experience that completely reinforced and validated my reasons for supporting the school.”

– BETSY RENDALL

FRIENDS OF FA BOARD

Individuals 69%

2020-21 CONTRIBUTIONS

Corporations 17% Foundations 12% In-Kind Support 2%

Our communities need strong organizations that can build better leaders and human beings for tomorrow; Foundation Academies is all about that. Their care and support do not just stop at graduation, it continues throughout the student's journey.

The Round Table Scholarship is one living example.”

– ASHWIN CHAUDHARI

FA LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

W H E RE YO U R I N V E STMENT GOES

Facilities Improvements (unrelated to lease agreement) 1% Fundraising

5%

Operations Responsible Growth Student Enrichment

9%

Alumni Support

43%

12% 30%

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ABOUT OUR

SCHOOLS 2020-21 STUDENT DEMOGRAPHI CS

K-12 Total Enrollment: 1,067 (nearly 10% of Trenton’s public school population) Graduating Class: 71

O U R M I SS I ON

The mission of Foundation Academies is to ensure that all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation’s finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.

A B OU T FO U N DATIO N ACA D EM IES We are proud to be the largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school in Trenton, New Jersey. Founded in 2007 as a middle school, Foundation Academies began under the vision of a world where every child, irrespective of race, gender, academic ability, or socioeconomic background, has access to a high-quality public education — and we continue to work relentlessly to live up to this promise. We now serve more than 1,000 students K-12, operating with four schools on two campuses, and all FA students are admitted by lottery at random. Our consistently high ranking among all public schools in New Jersey and eight consecutive years of 100% college acceptance demonstrate that with the support of dedicated teachers and staff, every student can succeed in a great public school.

B OA R D O F T RUSTEES Jacqueline Griffith, Board President Kimme Carlos, Vice President Stephen Silverman, Secretary and Treasurer Allan Kehrt Todd W. Kent, PhD Grecia Montero Stacy A. Denton

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Black Students Hispanic Students Asian Students White Students Other Ethnic Groups

52.0% 45.0% 0.4% 0.3% 1.2%

Students Receiving Free or Reduced-Price Lunch: 84.8% Special Education Students: 10.9% Students with Limited English Proficiency: 7.3%

SCHOOLS K-8 Campus

9-12 Campus

363 West State St. Trenton, NJ 08618

22 Grand St. Trenton, NJ 08611

We are succeeding where others have struggled, in part because of disciplined fiscal management and responsible, sustainable growth planning. We are committed to our home, the City of Trenton, digging our roots deep into the community for lasting impact.”

– GRAIG WEISS

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOUNDATION ACADEMIES

SEN I O R LE A D ERSHIP TEA M

Graig Weiss

CEO, Foundation Academies

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Sheria McRae Chief Academic Officer, Foundation Academies

Shanesia Davis

Director of Training and Development, Foundation Academies

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Natasia Cooper

Principal, Foundation Academy Primary

Venetia Birchmore

Principal, Foundation Academy Intermediate

Angela Joyner Principal, Foundation Academy Middle

Melissa Campbell Principal, Foundation Academy Collegiate

Artemus Werts

Principal-InResidence, Foundation Academies

BY THE NUMBERS:

OUR SHARED IMPACT YO U R D O N AT IO N S IN 2 02 0-2 1 O F $435 ,95 8 T R U LY M A D E A D IF F EREN C E IN THE LI VES OF O U R C H I LD REN, ED UC ATO RS, AND C OM M U N I TY. WITH YO UR SUP P ORT:

▪ $53,000 was awarded in tuition assistance to FA alumni

▪ $250 was awarded to every college-enrolled member of the Class of 2021

▪ 195 new instruments were purchased for our expanding strings program, thanks to the Arts & Letters Foundation

▪ 160 students and alumni in our school community received COVID emergency funding for food, tuition, and basic needs

▪ 87

FA Middle School scholars participated in STEM-related workshops led by the United States Naval Academy

▪ 77 high school juniors received 13 weeks of free, virtual Kaplan SAT Prep

▪ 19 high school students attended virtual programs at

Harvard University in pre-med, coding, business, business consulting, politics, and pre-law

▪ 18 virtual clubs were made possible at the Intermediate

and Middle Schools, including Culinary Club, Girls Who Code, Martial Arts, Improv, Hip Hop Songwriting, and STEM

▪ 13 high school student-driven Civic Service Learning projects were funded to directly benefit our city

IN PA RT N E R S HIP WITH YO U, WE HAVE KIC K E D O F F TH E 2 02 1 -2 2 SCHO OL YEAR FROM A P OS I TIO N O F STREN GTH .

Foundation Academies ranks in the 92nd percentile in the State of New Jersey and is the highest-ranking school in the City of Trenton

For the 8th consecutive year, 100% of our graduates were accepted into 4-year colleges

Our Class of 2021 received a

We boast an 89.3% parent satisfaction rate and a 93% student

historic high of $17.1M in merit scholarships and grants

WI TH YOU R SUPPORT...

Close to 500 students are currently on our waiting list hoping to gain a spot at our schools. To begin to meet this pressing need, we aim to reach more children by expanding our school offerings in Grades K-2 by 2024. With your support, we can continue to attract, develop, and retain our faculty; enrich our student academics and activities; and help our alumni persist to and through college.

retention rate

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RESPONDING TO A HISTORICALLY

CHALLENGING YEAR

In response to challenges in nearly every arena of schooling, we came together to learn, heal, and support each other. The Friends of FA helped provide opportunities for relief, growth, education, and inspiration. This year, and every year, we put FAmily First.

2 02 0 -2 0 2 1 H I G H L IG H TS ■ T he Friends Emergency Fund provided emergency assistance and supplies directly to 160 households hardest hit by COVID-19.

■ O ver 60 FA Collegiate students took action and volunteered their time in the Trenton community as part of our Civic Service Learning project. In all, they dedicated 758 approved service hours, which translated to an economic impact of $23,808. Many tackled issues that directly impacted their community, such as mental health. In recognition of their efforts, students in the group M.I.N.D. (“Mental Illness Needs to be Destigmatized”) were awarded the Service-Learning Excellence Award from the National Youth Leadership Council.

■ T hanks to generous support from a Princeton Area Community Foundation COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Grant, the Friends of FA supported a Family Wellness Workshop series. This included family-oriented mental wellness webinars (hosted by Parenting Pathfinders and Mending Hearts), Family Arts & Crafts Nights (with Village Arts), Family Yoga Night (with Agape Healing and Yoga Wellness Center), and Family Cooking Night (with Chef Aaron Black).

■ W e celebrated LatinX Heritage Month with a special online event featuring student and staff performances, cultural presentations, and a salsa lesson, too!

■ F or Black History Month we celebrated the strength, resilience, beauty, and courage of our Black community with activities and presentations by students in all our schools. Primary school scholars shared their favorite African Kings & Queens, read poetry, and lifted their voices in song. NJ Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman read the book “Superheroes are Everywhere,” by Vice President Kamala Harris, and the Friends of FA provided each FA Primary school student with their own copy of the book.

We marked the 100th day of school with virtual visits from Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora, Leslie Summiel (Trenton NAACP), and Edward Bullock (Trenton Literacy Movement).

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STUDENT

ENRICHMENT With our scholars learning from home for the majority of the 2020-21 school year, donations to the Friends of FA provided pivotal course enrichment, at-home tools and technology, as well as extra-curricular opportunities for learning, expression, and connection. We couldn’t have offered this impressive breadth of programming this year without our staff, who creatively and nimbly facilitated these opportunities while schooling in a virtual world.

H ERE A R E J U ST A F EW O F TH E OPP O RT U N I T IES MA D E P OSSIBLE WI TH SU PP ORT F RO M O UR DO N O RS: ■ S ix months of dance, creative writing, and music workshops led by a variety of community partners and local artists, funded by a grant from Investors Bank Foundation ■ I naugural Key Club at the high school, an international network that encourages underclassmen to engage in service and develop their leadership skills ■ V irtual induction ceremony for National Honor Society scholars and parents where students are recognized and celebrated for their accomplishments ■ P articipation in a new scholarship platform, Scholly, that filters and matches a national database of scholarships to meet students’ needs ■ Visits with representatives from the US Naval Academy to expose scholars to STEM career possibilities and increase scientific literacy ■ 3 rd Grade Pen Pal program, funded by Glenmede-Princeton ■ O pen Mic Day recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month, funded by a grant from Investors Bank Foundation ■ S tudent Yoga at all four schools, funded by a grant from Princeton Area Community Foundation

BECAUSE OF YOU R SU PPORT...

The Friends of FA works with leaders, teachers, and students to define and make possible enrichment activities that will help our students to actualize their own power and potential.

This isn’t just about going to a cool club once a week. We are fostering health, wellness and creativity within our school community.”

– CORIN RUSHING-FRANCIS

LEADER OF STUDENT CULTURE FOUNDATION ACADEMY INTERMEDIATE

GIVE TO SUPPORT STUDENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS!

■ Virtual

STEM Clubs at Intermediate and Middle Schools, funded by a grant from Janssen Pharmaceuticals ■ M ighty Writers Club at Middle School funded by a grant from Princeton Area Community Foundation

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MEET THE

CLASS OF 2021

Despite a global pandemic and online instruction throughout most of their senior year, Foundation Academy Collegiate’s (FAC) graduating seniors have once again achieved 100 percent college acceptance!

The vast majority of graduates have selected majors that ultimately have the purpose of helping others, which is a value that FA proudly instills in its students beginning in kindergarten. Members of the Class of 2021 will be pursuing careers in education, psychology, criminal justice, business, biology, biochemistry, marketing and communications, journalism, health and exercise sciences, and more. With the help of the Friends of FA, every single graduate enrolled in post-secondary studies received a $250 micro-grant for books and supplies.

C OL L EG E B O UND : FA C O L L EG IATE CLASS OF 2021 In 2020-2021, local and national colleges and universities demonstrated their belief in the future potential of our 71 graduating seniors by awarding them over $17.1 million in academic scholarships and grants. Despite the year’s challenges, they received $4 million more in awards than any class before them.

Students from the Class of 2021 will attend more than 25 different postsecondary institutions, including trade schools and the military.

▪ Bloomfield College ▪ Drew University ▪ East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ▪ Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus ▪ Kean University ▪ La Salle University ▪ Mercer County Community College ▪ Montclair State University

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▪ New Jersey City University ▪ Pennco Tech-Bristol ▪ Princeton University ▪ Rider University ▪ Rowan College at Burlington County ▪ Rowan University ▪ Rutgers UniversityCamden ▪ Rutgers University-New Brunswick

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▪ Rutgers UniversityNewark ▪ Seton Hall University ▪ Smith College ▪ St. Peter’s University ▪ Stockton University ▪ The College of New Jersey ▪ U.S. Navy ▪ University of Maine ▪ Villanova University ▪ William Paterson University

The excellence of Foundation Academy Collegiate students is now beginning to be recognized in places that are different than before. And, we have thrived in spite of the many challenges we’ve had to overcome.”

– MARILYN FLORES SANTOS

FAC CLASS OF 2021 VALEDICTORIAN ROUND TABLE SCHOLAR

This has been a difficult year and a half, and as uncertainty swirled around you, you stayed focused. You adapted. You supported one another.

And because you were able to overcome this difficult time, I have no doubt that we can expect great things from each of you.”

– ARLENE QUIÑONES-PEREZ

COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATION

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ALUMNI SUPPORT:

T H E F R I E N D S O F F O U N D AT I O N A C A D E M I E S

THE KNIGHT FUND Our alumni can be the engine for expanding equitable opportunity if we support them. With the help of our generous donors, the Friends of FA Knight Fund provides awards, scholarships, and programming to help our alumni persist through college and on to successful careers.

BECAUSE OF YOU R SU PPORT…

In 2020-2021, the Friends of FA Knight Fund committed nearly $175,000 in financial support to our alumni, including more than $52,000 in tuition scholarships.

C ON G R AT U L ATIO N S TO TH E 2 020-21 FR IE N DS OF FO UNDATIO N AC A DEMI ES KNIG H T F U N D REC IP IENTS Persistence Grant Grant ($250) is given to every graduate for four years to be used for books and educational supplies.

Round Table Scholarship Awarded to highly promising seniors for targeted long-term support as they journey to and through college.

▪ Ari Jenkins ’21, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ▪ Marilyn Flores Santos ’21, Smith College ▪ Jeanette Nunez Abreu ’21, Villanova University ▪ Raymond Villegas ’21, The College of New Jersey Ron C. Brady Award Awarded to a student who has demonstrated grit and resilience to work through obstacles and achieve their goals.

▪ Joshua Gutierrez ’21, Drew University Alumni Changemaker Award Given to a graduate within 3 years of high school graduation who is committed to a career that serves the greater good.

▪ Donovan Smith ’19, The College of New Jersey John D. Spears Knight Scholar Award Nominated by their peers, this award is given to a student who best represents the essence of FA’s mascot, the Knight, personifying our core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.

▪ Aniyah Harris ’21, Stockton University ▪ Jedidiah Worrell ’21, Montclair State University Friends of FA Artisan Award For a student or graduate within 2 years of high school graduation who exemplifies persistence, passion, and commitment to a trade or vocation.

▪ Mario Huitz Sanchez ’21, Pennco Technical School ▪ Adam Juarez ’21, Pennco Technical School

Foundation Academies is a bright spot in our city. They set the example of being a changemaker for thousands of young men and women. They did that for me, too. I was able to see that I had to do something special with my opportunities and could give back to my community as well. Through my studies and experiences at vaccination clinics, I’ve been taking care of fellow Trentonians, trying to give back to the city that raised me and made me who I am.”

-DONOVAN SMITH

FAC CLASS OF 2019, TCNJ NURSING 2021 ALUMNI CHANGEMAKER AWARD

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RESPONSIBLE

GROWTH In 2021, with support from gifts to the Friends of FA, we were able to better attract and onboard great teachers, train and develop our faculty, and most importantly, foster a shared sense of community, even while physically apart. We engaged with speakers who are experts in the fields of urban education, college persistence, and trauma-informed practices. Our entire staff and Board also gathered together virtually for multiple anti-racism trainings and discussions.

BECAUSE OF YOU R SU PPORT…

Foundation Academies, as a public charter school, is unable to use any public funds to feed our employees at holiday events, orientations, during Teacher Appreciation Week, or during our daylong all-staff training. Your contributions help to bridge this gap. This work is hard. These small opportunities for learning, appreciation, and celebration go a long way for our school culture and community.”

– SHERIA MCRAE

CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER FOUNDATION ACADEMIES

A C O N V E R SATIO N WITH A L IV IN G LEGEND: D R . J O H N C A RLOS On June 2, in the midst of one of the busiest months of the year, our entire school community paused to come together and refocus, reenergize, and be inspired by living legend, Dr. John Carlos. The Friends of FA invited the Olympian, author and educator to virtually “visit” our school community to share his wisdom and experience, as well as answer questions from FA scholars and teachers.

Dr. Carlos was introduced by his daughter, Ms. Kimme Carlos, an esteemed leader in her own right and now Foundation Academies Board of Trustees President.

He told our students, “I’m a man that has a vision as to how this world can be, and I’ve gathered myself through all the ordeals that I had to make me a well-rounded person and still fight for justice.” His story of activism, determination, and unyielding belief in possibility was a moving and gratifying reminder of why we do what we do.

Starting a new job as Instructional Dean in a new school while never actually leaving my home, presented a number of challenges!

I am grateful for the support of my colleagues and supervisors.

The professional development I’ve received at FA is unlike what I’ve experienced anywhere else. We all really show up ready to have the difficult conversations, to learn new techniques, and to help each other improve and grow so that we can best serve our children. Next, I will be taking on the role of Interim Principal at FA.”

– KHERI FREEMAN, M.Ed

FOUNDATION ACADEMY INTERMEDIATE

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VITAL VIRTUAL

VOLUNTEERS

A year of strife did not stop our volunteers from stepping up, despite not being able to do so in-person. Our supporters enthusiastically responded to our needs and met a myriad of new challenges by virtually guest judging student projects, speaking on panels, interviewing our scholarship recipients, serving on our Leadership Council, or simply reading to a child. We are most thankful for these steadfast champions of our school community who are making a real difference in the lives of our students.

■ M ore than 60 volunteers dedicated their mornings throughout the year to read their favorite children’s books virtually to our first, second, and third graders in support of Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.), a national initiative to encourage young readers to build skills and develop a love of reading.

■ P .O.D.E.R., a club for the LatinX community at Foundation Academy Collegiate, participated in a Pitch-a-Thon with volunteers to practice advocating for themselves and building self-confidence in a safe space by sharing their personal strengths and providing/receiving feedback with individuals outside of our school community.

■ M ore than 50 volunteers from Glenmede-Princeton exchanged 185 letters virtually with 76 third grade students for our firstever 3rd Grade Pen Pal program at Foundation Academy Intermediate. Glenmede volunteers helped enrich our students’ learning experience while getting to know the school community that they have so generously supported.

■ A panel of local leaders with backgrounds in business, non-profits, social services, and education advised students in Foundation Academy Collegiate’s Civic Service Learning program. They also provided financial support for our scholars to implement their projects and make a direct impact on our community in Trenton.

Thank you for coming and reading to our class I loved the book and I hope you get to come back and read another amazing book I hope you have a good rest of your day stay safe you are an amazing reader and I love reading to it is my favorite subject so I was really excited when I heard a guest reader was coming.

BECAUSE OF YOU R SU PPORT…

Reading to first graders was a great experience. We read selfaffirming books and the kids were excited and engaged. This is an awesome initiative [D.E.A.R.] that encourages children to become lifelong readers.”

– PALMER RICHARDSON VOLUNTEER

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THANK YOU TO

OUR SUPPORTERS IN C O M M U N I TY We thank the outstanding individuals, businesses, and foundations who, through their generous gifts, made a powerful impact on our school community in the 2020-2021 program year (July 1-June 30).

INDIVIDUALS ▪ Anonymous (11) ▪ Brenda Abel ▪ Luis Acevedo ▪ Lismarie Acevedo ▪ James Butter Allen ▪ Bob Anderson ▪ William Barnett ▪ Fernando Barreto ▪ Sara Benish ▪ Andrew and Stephanie Berns ▪ Beckie Bintrim ▪ Adam Blackwood ▪ Jill Borges Brousseau ▪ Ruth and David Bourns ▪ Nicole Bradshaw ▪ Mark and Sue Brahaney ▪ Robert Carey ▪ Kelsey Carey ▪ Kimme Carlos ▪ Nicole Cassell ▪ Damien Castagne ▪ Dan and Etsuko Chamby ▪ Bonnie Chang and Robert Hsu ▪ Paul M. Clancy ▪ Melanie and John Clarke ▪ Krystal Cohen ▪ Martha Cook Davidson ▪ Daniel and Tracy Dart ▪ Colleen DiDonato ▪ Susan and Loren Dirr ▪ Paul and Anne Disdier ▪ Thomas Dougherty ▪ David Earling and Maria Nicolo ▪ Kevin Eberly ▪ Arthur and Janet Eschenlauer ▪ Mark and Sue Eveland ▪ Tim and Patty Fagin ▪ Betsy and Joe Falconi ▪ Mindy and Odamis Fernandez-Sheinbaum 14

▪ Mr. David J. Ferry and Mrs. Catherine M. Ferry ▪ Seth J. Finkel ▪ Flores Family ▪ The Galbraith Family ▪ Savitha Gokulraman ▪ Elizabeth Griffin ▪ Jacqui and David Griffith ▪ Diane Gutierrez ▪ Mathew Hallam ▪ Kourtland Haile ▪ John Heilner ▪ Richard and Sally Henriques ▪ Joanna Herrera ▪ Jacqueline Herrera ▪ Brooks P. Herr ▪ Mark and Rachel Herr ▪ Joan S. Hicks ▪ Sharon Ann Holt and Michael Zuckerman ▪ Bryan and JoEllen Ison ▪ John and Laura Jackson ▪ Ari Jenkins ▪ Maureen and Richard Johnson ▪ Steve Kanovsky and Polly Wood ▪ Margaret Keenan ▪ Gail Keim ▪ Jon Kempner ▪ Todd Kent ▪ Chris and Cathy Kerr ▪ Carol Kleis and Rex Parker ▪ Anthony and Kathy Klockenbrink ▪ David M. Klugman, DMD ▪ Mary Kokesh ▪ Donna and Michael Lacey ▪ Jane and Henry Landau ▪ Lorell Levy ▪ Lance Liverman ▪ Jesús Lozada ▪ Mary Jo Luongo

The Friends of Foundation Academies

I support the Friends of FA to help enhance our students’ knowledge in STEM education and spark the next generation of innovators."

– REID MCCARTHY

FRIENDS OF FA BOARD

▪ Maureen Maroney ▪ Kate Maroney ▪ Jonathan L. Mann ▪ Herbert B. Mayo ▪ Reid McCarthy and Caroline Oakes ▪ Susan McEwen-Fial ▪ Michael Modica ▪ Andrew Monge ▪ Grecia Montero ▪ James and Billie Moore ▪ Liza and Schuyler Morehouse ▪ Benjamin J. Moyer ▪ Michael Mulpeter ▪ Judith Norris ▪ The Pepe Family ▪ Donald Petty ▪ Dean and Marte Pierson ▪ Alex and Howie Powers ▪ Kathleen Reilly and Stephen Streicher ▪ Betsy and Doug Rendall ▪ Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pzena ▪ Sarah A. Ringer ▪ William Roebling ▪ John Salvetta ▪ Miguel and Nicole Sanchez ▪ Gregory Sawers ▪ Carl Seiden and Vanessa Sandom ▪ The Silverman Family Charitable Foundation Inc. ▪ Tara Singer

▪ Joanne and Stephen Skoller ▪ Mary-Anne Smith ▪ John D. Spears Charitable Fund ▪ Paul and Lorie Stolbof ▪ David and Barbara Stoller ▪ Sarah Streicher ▪ John Streicher ▪ Graig Suvannavejh ▪ Curtis N. Taylor ▪ Charlottee Littles Tullo ▪ Renee A. Ullman ▪ Eugene E. Underwood ▪ Michael Vercelletto ▪ Melissa von Stade and Peter Shriver ▪ Lisa Walker and Jeff Eikelberner ▪ Dennis and Susan Walsingham ▪ Steven Wasserman ▪ Chelsea Weibel ▪ Graig Weiss and Alice Lubrano Weiss ▪ Robert Wood Johnson III Fund #2 of the Princeton Area Community Foundation

▪ Doreen Wright and Robert Beck ▪ Jaime Zamparelli Abramov ▪ Alexander Zbinden ▪ Mark A. Zeizel ▪ Kathryn Zervos ORGANIZATIONS ▪ Anonymous (1) ▪ America Online Giving Foundation ▪ Arts & Letters Foundation ▪ BBLA Foundation, Inc ▪ Borden Perlman ▪ Boscov’s Department Store, LLC ▪ Bristol Myers Squibb ▪ Community Foundation of New Jersey ▪ CTC Foundation ▪ The David R. and Patricia D. Atkinson Foundation ▪ The Glenmede Trust Company ▪ House of Blessings Church of God, Inc. ▪ Investors Bank Foundation ▪ Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies

WAYS TO GIVE Help support Foundation Academies with your donation today.

The Friends of Foundation Academies’ tax identification number is 27-2091277. Your donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Donate Online Make a one-time or recurring gift online at foundationacademies.org/donate or scan here to give now!

Donate by Check Please make payable to: The Friends of Foundation Academies Advancement Office 363 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08618 Matching Gifts You can double or triple your gift. Many companies will match donations made by their employees and employees' spouses. Send us your company's matching gift form and we'll do the rest.

▪ Jonathan D. Krist Foundation ▪ Kopp Electric Company ▪ Longview Foundation ▪ Mary G. Roebling Foundation ▪ MyPayrollReports.com ▪ National Youth Leadership Council ▪ New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association ▪ NJM ▪ Princeton Area Community Foundation: COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund ▪ Roma Bank Community Foundation ▪ United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey ▪ Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign

*Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this report. If errors or omissions have occurred, please accept our apologies and contact us so that corrections can be made.

For information on making electronic fund transfers, stock donations, peer-to-peer fundraising, or for any other questions about donating, please email advancement@ foundationacademies.org or call us at 609-920-9200.

Volunteer By guest judging a contest, speaking on a panel, interviewing prospective student ambassadors, or serving on our Council, you can have a lot of fun while helping to make a difference in the lives of our kids. Please email advancement@ foundationacademies.org or call us at 609-920-9200.

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