2013-14 Annual Report

and environmental experience “ Only through isfreedom it practically possible for human development to occur. ” ~ Maria Montessori

growing Global Citizens since 1978

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Montessori School of Maui ANNUAL rep ort for f iscal year 20 1 3 – 2 0 1 4

Dear Friends and Families,

board of directors 2013 – 2014

faculty & staff 2013 – 2014

The Montessori School of Maui community is truly thankful to each and every one of you who has supported this remarkable venue of experiential and joyful learning this past year. Support in the form of volunteerism, in-kind gifts

officers

René Anderson-Vorfeld, Head of School

Robert Pellettieri

Administration Cheryl Kaupalolo, Business Manager Momi Chun, Business Office Assistant Sue Schmidt, Admissions Director Jamie Athearn, Administrative Assistant Thomas Daubert, Development Director Betsy Bergevin, Development Assistant

president

Tulasi Root Dennis vice president

Sheila Haynes secretary

Karin Frost treasurer

directors Jeremy Baldwin

Heather Haynes

Susan Bendon

Frederick Rawe

Sarah Bredhoff

Klaus Simmer

Christy Churchill

Christopher Smith

Allyson Freeland

David Spee

Clay Sutherland

honorary board members Annie Nelson Cynthia Quisenberry Cherry Anne Sutherland

head of school René Anderson-Vorfeld

Toddler Classroom ‘Ōhi’a: Judy Doucette, Teacher Whitney Harrell, Assistant Primary Classrooms Kamani: Alejandra Carta, Teacher Eva Sikes, Assistant Kukui: Megan Wolohan, Teacher Alysha Asue, Assistant Monkeypod: Shana Driscoll, Teacher Valerie Gobel, Assistant Nara: Krissy Ka‘ipolani Kaina, Teacher Cheryl Tabaco, Assistant Plumeria: Janie Kunin, Teacher Anne Colletta, Assistant Lower Elementary Classrooms Banyan: Emily Severson, Teacher Nancy La Joy, Assistant Jacaranda: Gloria Del Rivo, Teacher Amanda Asue, Assistant Wiliwili: Jolyne Rego, Teacher Hidemi Hiraga, Assistant

Upper Elementary Classrooms ‘Iliahi: Alastair Hebard, Teacher Marie-Laure Ditte, Assistant Mamane: Christine Han, Teacher Marissa Gurat, Assistant Middle School Classroom Koa: Melinda Lyle Javier, Teacher Kele Sipman, Math Resource Resource Teachers Art: Sandra Guerard Garden: Scott Lacasse Hawaiiana: Kele Sipman Japanese: Hidemi Hiraga Music: Mary Lynn Goode Physical Education: Nancy La Joy Spanish: Elianne Santin Librarian, Field Trip & Rentals Coordinator Dheya Kealoha Student Support Specialist Shirah Minagawa Extended Care Primary: Shirah Minagawa, Holly Hume Elementary: Kele Sipman, Drew Ickes Maintenance Tony Akina, Head of Maintenance Kaimana Cannella, Maintenance Assistant Ricardo De Rama, Custodian Keith Ramey, Custodian

Growing Global Citizens since 1978

The Montessori School of Maui provides a comprehensive curriculum from early childhood into adolescence by following the principles, spirit and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori’s method of education. This approach features a collaborative learning environment to stimulate each student’s critical thinking skills, cultivate inquisitive minds and empower children to actively participate in the rapidly changing environment of the twenty-first century.

The Montessori School of Maui promotes: • Academic excellence • A love of learning • Mutual respect • Environmental awareness and responsibility

As we reflect on the completion of our thirty-fifth year, we are thrilled to share that the school has experienced its highest enrollment to date with 266 engaged and thoughtful students gracing our campus.

This year was also marked by improvements to our campus such as new paint on several of our buildings and a new school-wide database system that links multiple realms of the school. Facilitating better communication and more streamlined procedures positively impacts the daily experience of both families and staff.

Fundraising events such as Ghoulin Rouge, multiple Dinner Project events and the Willie & Lukas Nelson concerts celebrated community and brought in both restricted and unrestricted funds, which impacted our Tuition Assistance Program, Hawaiian Scholarship Fund and the Cynthia Winans-Burns Scholarship Fund.

The 2013-2014 school year was the mid-point of our HAIS/WASC six-year accreditation. The school was visited by members of our original accreditation

• The development of each child’s unique potential

team and given the “thumbs up” on our progress and the go-ahead on the

The Montessori School of Maui is a non-profit organization. We are a non-denominational, co-educational school enrolling and providing education to children without regard to race, nationality, gender, ethnic origin or religious beliefs.

Looking forward, we are pleased to announce that we are entering into a

continuation of our self-enhancement work over the next three years.

capital campaign to raise funds to build a dedicated Middle School classroom.

This building will be the completion of a dream we’ve had for our community for many years – a long awaited, thoughtfully-designed Montessori space to meet the needs of our eldest students. We hope the description included inspires many of you to participate in this historic chapter of our campus.

The Montessori School of Maui is fully accredited by the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Both associations awarded our school a full six-year accreditation, the highest term any school can receive.

Some of our amazing faculty: Megan, Gloria, Janie, Alastair, Krissy, Melinda, Jolyne and Judy.

Montessori education to the children of Maui.

• Individual accountability within a social framework

List as of 5/30/14

Members of our 2013-2014 Board of Directors: Jeremy, David, Sheila, Christy, Tulasi, Sarah, Bob, Susan and Fred.

and monetary contributions allow us to continue to provide an outstanding

An expansion during the 2004-2005 school year was awarded LEED® Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.

We are grateful for your support and for the commitment of all the families that comprise our community. Our doors are always open to you and we hope to see you on campus soon.

Mahalo nui loa,

Robert Pellettieri President, Board of Directors

René Anderson-Vorfeld Head of School

What makes a Montessori School of Maui education so special? . . . Who We Are: The Montessori School of Maui, founded in 1978,

. . . the use of tactile classroom Montessori Materials

. . . Our Programs: Toddler Program (Ages 18 months to 3 years) The Toddler Program supports children in developing selfcontrol and self-confidence through communication and real life activities. In a safe and caring environment, young children are encouraged to explore and challenge themselves as they develop into independent human beings.

began by serving just 8 students in a simple Quonset hut beside St. Rita’s Church in Haiku. Over the years the organization has mindfully grown, stretched and evolved to a lovely 9-acre campus serving over 260 students, from 18 months to 8th grade.

The school employs a collaborative learning environment, based upon the time-honored principles

One of the essential aspects of a Montessori education is the use of tactile learning materials. They were designed by Dr. Montessori herself and have been in use within Montessori classrooms around the world for generations. These inspirational materials allow children to understand concepts in a very concrete manner before translating the ideas into the abstract

The materials are ingeniously designed to allow children to work independently with very little

ago, designed to stimulate each student’s critical

direction. Students are empowered to come into

children to actively participate in the rapidly changing environment of the twenty-first century.

The Montessori teaching methodology is uniquely based upon observation, peer learning, tactile learning materials and intrinsic motivation. Within each classroom, multiple grades or levels of students are combined, creating an environment whereby students serve as leaders for one-another. These elements all come together to create a truly distinctive and remarkable approach to education.

Primary Program (Ages 3 years through 6 years) Primary children love to work in a community of independent learners. A wide range of activities engage the children at all levels of ability and maturity, and make possible the Montessori goals of individualized work, timely progress, independence and social awareness.

Even at the Toddler level, students have the ability to access materials, learn from them and return them to their place with complete independence.

(such as letters, words and numbers.)

developed by Dr. Maria Montessori over 100 years thinking skills, cultivate inquisitive minds and empower

Bead lengths are employed to represent basic quantities for younger students and the decimal system and larger numbers for students as they advance into upper levels.

What makes a Montessori School of Maui education so special?

the environment, choose their own work, use it

Children may feel like they are simply playing games with their friends but they are actually learning in a uniquely-designed curriculum that takes them, one step at a time and according to a predetermined sequence, through concepts of increasing complexity.

appropriately and put it away with very little assistance.

They are also designed to follow the students Primary children have the opportunity to develop life skills with buttons, bows, buckles, etc. Built-in control of error in the Montessori materials allows children to determine if the exercise has been successfully completed. The teacher generally does not need to correct the work. The child can try again, ask a friend for help or go to a teacher for suggestions if the work doesn’t look quite right.

throughout their education, like familiar faces greeting them in their new classrooms as they advance.

For students of every age, the teacher is their trusted ally and the materials are their tools for discovery, growth and development. As children progress through a Montessori education, they draw upon their knowledge and use of the materials to move gracefully into abstract thinking, which further transforms their learning.

Elementary Program (Ages 6 years through 12 years, Grades 1 through 6) Elementary students thrive on learning with and from each other.

These collaborative learning environments, divided into Lower Elementary serving grades 1 through 3 and Upper Elementary serving grades 4 through 6, emphasize the interactive process that achieves both academic success and social competence. Students develop the ability to work cooperatively in reaching a goal, contributing ideas, listening to others and respecting individual differences.

Middle School Program (Ages 12 years through 14 years, Grades 7 and 8)

When our Middle School students graduate, they find themselves well prepared for their high school years. The program’s curriculum and instructional design are developed so that each student is exposed to and well versed in knowledge and skills common to pre-collegiate curriculum, with a special focus on the integration of technology.

The Montessori Checkerboard allows children to move along the passage of mathematic abstraction at a personal pace.

When using a two-digit multiplier with the checkerboard, the student will “slide” the bead bars diagonally to the correct place value. This material helps students understand the concept of multi-digit multiplication, as well as adding partial products to obtain a final product.

Within the classroom, students are provided the opportunity to develop independence within practical life skills, such as snack preparation, set-up and clean-up.

Within one of our Montessori classrooms, you might see children kneeling together on the floor to collaborate over a map as they learn the names and locations of places around our world.

Young people in our Primary classrooms observe oneanother’s use and mastery of materials that teach writing, colors and basic skill mastery, as well as Practical Life skills such as snack preparation.

What makes a Montessori School of Maui education so special?

. . . Peer Observation within the classroom environment Another fundamental tenet of our Montessori learning environment is peer observation. In order for children to fully utilize the engaging materials within each classroom, they are first introduced to them through

What makes a Montessori School of Maui education so special?

. . . the development of Intrinsic Motivation Within the Montessori environment, we help our students thrive through the development of intrinsic motivation.

Teachers use this approach to build self-esteem, independence and self-motivation in our students, so

a demonstration or lesson by the teacher. Then, on an

that each child is motivated by interests, personal goals

ongoing basis, children continue to learn as they watch

and internal desires rather than the comparison of grades,

more experienced peers in the environment engage with the materials. This repetition helps students because, by sharing with a peer, students challenge themselves to extend and display their knowledge to others. Nothing secures the mastering of a skill better than having taught it to another!

In our Middle School classroom, students collaborate on projects as they incorporate the use of some of today’s leading computer, software and videography equipment into their daily activities, forging a comfort with these tools and mediums that will support them in high school, college and business life.

Students enjoy learning new things together and gain much from the understanding realized from a peer.

punishment or material rewards.

Through carefully prepared classroom environments, our students are able to learn what interests them as an individual and utilize this passion within their approach to their own learning. From art, to hands-on work in our Living Classroom, Upper Elementary students work together and observe their shared successes as they create projects and reports that detail their understanding of a recent history, science or social studies lesson.

to the development language skills, the Montessori materials and environment invite curiosity, develop interests, allow for the expression of individuality and creativity, and truly of learning.

Each spring, the Middle School students challenge themselves by participating in a Spelling Bee. This year, Drew Belew and Kai Richardson were our top two class finalists and went on to represent our school and compete in the Maui County Spelling Bee.

Throughout the school year, students from the Philanthropy Student Committee participated in a fundraising evening at Flatbread Pizza Company, Walk-A-Thon on campus and collected Coins for Compassion in support of Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts. In total, these students raised an astounding $3,150! This year, the committee supported Maui Youth and Family Services and Hawaiian Animal Rescue Foundation, worked with the Rotary Club of Kihei Sunrise to collect money for Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts and made a donation to support our Cynthia WinansBurns Scholarship Fund.

Artistic skills and creativity are reinforced throughout a Montessori education. At the conclusion of the year Art Resource teacher, Sandra Guerard, compiled many of our Elementary and Middle School students’ beautiful and inspired works and displayed them as a part of our annual Student Art Gallery.

of math and

promote a life-long love

On May 2, students from our school participated in the 15th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Poetry Awards Program. Out of 440 entrees, 10 of our Lower and Upper Elementary young people were recognized for their outstanding creations and had the opportunity to read their work at the ceremony.

Among our representatives were Malia Pascua, who was recognized as the youngest Golden Circle finalist in Maui County, and Sophia Blumenstein, a Golden Circle finalist for the second consecutive year.

Each year, our students come together to work in a true spirit of giving and help collect food for two wonderful Maui non-profits. Lower Elementary students supported a Maui Food Bank drive, while our Toddler and Jacaranda classes collected food for Women Helping Women.

Middle School students collaborate on many projects throughout the year, utilizing in-class computers, software applications and video equipment to complete tasks across language, social studies, history and other core curriculum areas.

What makes a Montessori School of Maui education so special?

. . . the instrumental use of Peer Learning within the classroom Building off of the other tenets of a solid Montessori education, our environment truly succeeds in delivering a

What makes a Montessori School of Maui education so special?

. . . the role of Cultural Enrichment within our curriculum This year, the school was pleased to introduce a Hawaiian Studies enrichment class for our Upper Elementary and

solid education because of the unique use of collaborative

Middle School students. Kele Sipman led the course and

learning. Students receive lessons either individually or

designed it to be an interactive “talk story� program to

within small groups and then work independently, in pairs or in classroom segments to master each skill before going on to the next.

By witnessing the successes and challenges of peers, providing emotional support and friendship, and working together to solve problems, Montessori students develop increased social, leadership and presentation skills.

Observation within this context is not passive, but rather an active taking in of information that allows them to achieve greater levels of understanding of the material.

Mastering world geography is a lot more fun when it is shared with your friends, as in this Upper Elementary classroom.

Hidemi Hiraga provided our Lower Elementary students with weekly classes, sharing her knowledge of Japanese language and culture.

replicate how knowledge and skills are traditionally passed down in Hawaiian culture.

Throughout the program, students were taught Hawaiian words and phrases and encouraged to use them as much as possible.

Elianne Santin supported the growth of Spanish language skills with our Upper Elementary and Middle School students, while enriching their understanding of this vibrant culture.

Celebrating, experiencing and honoring our collective history and culture are an important aspect of a well-rounded Montessori education.

Students also learned traditional skills including braiding raffia into rope and creating ti skirts for our Lei Day celebration, as well as the Hawaiian

In our Primary classrooms, children may work together to master sounds of the alphabet, create words and make phonetic sentences that develop basic language and writing skills.

Lower Elementary students work together to expand their knowledge of geology through this engaging classroom material.

Students from our Lower Elementary classrooms presented three wonderful plays this year, learning teamwork, memorization, artful presentation skills and more, while they delighted an audience of parents and peers.

On February 21, our students were inspired to develop healthy bodies through our annual Fun and Fitness Day. All of our elementary-level students participated in three challenging and fun-filled fitness sequences. Young people ran, got their Zumba groove on, swished down the water slide and cheered one-another on to success as they pushed their bodies and experienced the joy of physical exercise.

practice of sharing and never taking more than

Our students participated in multiple field trips to partners in our community and we were also pleased to have a number of parents visit our classrooms, sharing their knowledge and experience.

you need.

Our annual Lei Day celebration is always a highlight of our end-of-year activities. The children danced, sang, chanted and celebrated community through their evolving knowledge of our rich Hawaiian culture.

On February 28, representatives from the African Americans on Maui Association shared the story of the rich history, culture, contributions and experiences of people of African descent in the United States with the young people of our school, in recognition of Black History Month.

What makes a Montessori School of Maui education so special?

. . . our students’ exploration of the Natural World Beginning simply with the experience of having their hands “in the soil,” to weeding and watering, and then on to understanding soil composition, composting and companion planting, our students develop a hands-on understanding of gardening, natural sciences and the joy of organic farm to table cultivation in our Living Classroom.

Members of our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) worked alongside Upper Elementary students this year to present a weekly Farm Stand for our community, sharing locally-raised food and treats baked in the classroom and generating support for Upper Elementary off-island trips.

What makes a Montessori School of Maui education so special?

. . . our After School Programs

All throughout the year, students participated in an array of after school studios that inspired them to develop their creativity and move their bodies through classes in Asian cuisine cooking, French baking, ceramics, robotics, Indian dance, sewing, kickboxing, gymnastics, yoga and shell crafting and jewelry making.

There is no greater way to learn the value of working together as a team than through participation in sports activities. Our students worked together and challenged themselves this year as they competed against peer schools and advanced their skills in cross country and basketball.

Their experiences and joy then radiate out through participation in field trips to the many varied natural wonders of our state, participation in our Farm Stand and involvement in student-led committees.

For the 6th year, members of our school were invited to participate in restoration work on the island of Kaho‘olawe, volunteering their time and expanding their understanding of community service, collaboration and earth sciences.

Students in all of our classroom environments learn to sort and collect recycling materials from their lunches and classroom work. Members of our Student Sustainability and Recycling Committee conduct campus-wide work and help maintain our school recycling area.

What makes a Montessori School of Maui education so special?

. . . our Community!

The Montessori School of Maui Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) offers a great way for parents to get involved in our school. Our hard working PTO members have a lot of fun, support important school-wide events and make a positive impact on our community. This year’s officers included: Josh, Valerie, Dawn, Tess and Keri.

On January 24, we welcomed beloved members of our students’ ‘ohana onto campus for Kupuna Day. The children delighted in showing off their classrooms, campus and recent work.

On October 25, parents and friends donned their most creative costumes and joined us for our 3rd Annual Ghoulin Rouge fundraiser to help raise money and support our school.

The PTO presented another delightful Holiday Festival this year. Children enjoyed storytelling and a violin ensemble performance, while parents shopped for tasty treats and holiday gifts.

On October 9, parents enjoyed the opportunity to physically experience what it is like to be a Montessori student through Journey and Discovery.

Participants visited each level, from Toddler through Middle School, and got down on the floor to experience the joy of learning from a child’s perspective along with their peers through the use of Montessori materials. Inhibitions were set aside and the joy of learning and working together was experienced first-hand!

Several times throughout the year, students in our Primary classrooms welcomed their parents and family members into the classroom, showing them around their environment, sharing their knowledge of classroom materials and recently completed work, and serving tea – practicing grace, courtesy and hospitality across generations.

This year, we partnered with some of Maui’s best chefs to present four exquisite dining experiences, allowing foodies and wine connoisseurs in our community to support our school. Our all-star line-up included Justin Pardo of Market Fresh Bistro, Sean Christiansen of Maui Country Club, Roger Stettler of Four Seasons Maui and Isaac Bancaco of Andaz Resort Maui.

Our Montessori School ‘ohana functions at its best when our families participate in the education of their children at all levels, including support of our Annual Giving Campaign, spending time on campus, meeting other parents and by volunteering. We’re so grateful to our parents for the many hours of hard work, passion and commitment donated over the past year, providing classroom support, grounds maintenance and more.

What makes a Montessori School of Maui education so special?

. . . our Successes

It is always a pleasure to hear from our alumni.

Stories of their successes and adventures provide even more credibility to the many benefits of a Montessori education, as these members of our ‘ohana move on and make waves in our ever-changing world.

Some of our parents recently shared:

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Preston comes home from school every day with a bright smile, gushing with excitement about the day’s learning opportunities. I can’t imagine him at any other school. Preston is thriving socially, academically, emotionally and physically. We love how well-rounded his education is and are particularly grateful for Montessori’s emphasis on a culture of respect, kindness and empathy.

Congratulations and Aloha to the Montessori School of Maui 2014 8th Grade Graduating Class:

In addition to his many travels and international competitions, this past year Kai had the great pleasure of speaking at a Hurley “Icons” program. He shared a story with 40 interns about overcoming adversity and mentioned that the key to his success has come from trying to always be his best during his most challenging moments – and continues to credit his enriching years at the Montessori School of Maui.

Kai Richardson, Kathryn James, Ben Belew, Ryme Pagan, Zaa Lee, Milo Debliquis, Drew Belew, Hailey Papritz and Bianca Schneidewind.

Makala Kaupalolo

Carter Christie – Utah State University Danielle Ferrier – Scripps College Tyler Kiyota – Chaminade University Ema Turner – University of Hawaii at Manoa Kamryn Vorfeld – Colorado State University Alea Weber – University of Redlands

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Kai Lenny

Good luck to these 2010 8th Grade graduates who are now moving on to college:

~ Ben and Tash Summit

Makala is excited to be starting her first year at Harvard Law School this fall, although she is a bit nervous about her first winter on the East Coast!

For the past two years, she has been working as a Legal Assistant on the Competition/ Antitrust team at Google.

Working in the tech industry has been a great learning experience and an interesting challenge. Makala has greatly enjoyed living in San Francisco and exploring everything the Bay Area has to offer and will be spending her summer traveling in Europe.

Johnathan Moyer Since graduating, Johnathan has had a great job with an electronics company and remained active as a Boy Scout leader and member of the Order of the Arrow. This past year, he joined the United States Navy and is now using the strength, communication skills and self-awareness he gained through his time at our school to serve our country as an E3 Engineman.

Rebecca Narrowe After returning from living abroad in Spain, Rebecca is now living in Houston and is busy putting together her dream career. She just completed her Permaculture Design Certificate and is actively pursuing the resources she needs (a skill she happily learned at Montessori) to create a project/ business that uses storytelling and theater as tools to build communities, promote the local food movement and activate solution-minded critical thinking and sustainable choices. She also works for Forrest Yoga as the communication liaison for Guardian Mentor Forrest Yoga, and she just got engaged!

Meredith Narrowe Meredith lives in San Francisco where she works as a City Manager for a startup called Sosh. There she enjoys curating and promoting content on her company’s website and iPhone app that helps the residents of Washington, DC, discover the best things to do, places to eat, and more in their city. In her spare time, Meredith likes exploring San Francisco and taking photographs. True to her early Montessori obsession with the map game, she’s still fascinated by other countries and travels as often as she can.

Liya had such an amazing experience this year at Montessori! She is writing in cursive and reading and wants to learn and grow. She is so curious about the world around her. Thank you Montessori for the warm welcome. Montessori sure is the right environment for Liya!

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~ Sigal Petersen

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My 3-year-old daughter, Laila Jane, blossomed in her first year in the Nara Class. She loves coming to school. Her independent spirit was embraced by her teacher and classmates and her social growth was tremendous. The peer interaction helped her learn how to be a caring and compassionate member of her classroom community.

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~ Emily Severson

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We have seen significant shifts, developments and progression in both of our children. They are becoming self-assured individuals, showing great signs of independence and maturity and a hunger to learn. They love going to school, which is a pure reflection on the Montessori environment that is consciously and lovingly-created for them.

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~ Dee and Paul Gotel

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The Montessori School of Maui has been such a great environment for my daughter. She has learned so much and her love of learning just keeps growing. She says it best, “I love my Montessori!

~ Megan Kanekoa

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Since joining the Montessori community, we’ve seen wonderful changes in our children. They’re growing in every conceivable way – not just academically – and they’re learning how to become the best versions of themselves.

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~ Adam and Janet Burke

This year, national recognition was bestowed upon our Business Manager, Cheryl Kaupalolo. The National Business Officers Association (NBOA) recognized Cheryl as an “Unsung Hero.” This award acknowledges members who have made significant and positive impacts on their school community. Congratulations and Mahalo Cheryl!

Montessori School of Maui Middle School Campaign: Completing the Vision What makes a Montessori School of Maui education so special?

. . . our ability to evolve and meet the needs of our community As a part of our previous capital campaign, plans were outlined to create a dedicated Middle School classroom. Although the community expressed a heart-warming level of generosity and great strides were made throughout our campus we, unfortunately, did not raise enough money to complete the project. As a part of the reorganization of our facilities, the Middle School class was relocated to a space within the Root Family Center (RFC) expressly designed as a resource classroom. We are now moving forward with an exciting initiative to complete the vision for our campus and further meet the needs of our adolescent students.

Each of our 11 current classrooms are designed to meet the specific needs of the age of the student population using it and within the very specific vision of a Montessori school environment. Although our Middle Schoolers certainly receive an amazing education within one of our most prized facilities, they do so in a limiting physical environment that was not designed to meet their needs.

The Montessori School of Maui has experienced a steady growth in admissions, resulting in an enrollment figure of 266 last year –

our highest attendance to date. We forecast a resulting increase in enrollment in our Middle School program in the coming years and have determined that the time is right to move forward.

The structural intent of the resource space is very different than that of a Montessori classroom environment and has resulted in a number of ongoing challenges: • The space was built to serve a maximum of 10-15 students at a time.

• It was designed for the students to all be doing the same activity at the same time.

• To meet their needs, our Middle School class fully utilizes the entire RFC, limiting the proper school-wide and public use of this facility.

• There is not a dedicated kitchen built into the resource space where the teacher can maintain visual contact with the students.

• The space lacks dedicated bathrooms.

• Whenever another group uses the RFC, the Middle School must work around the noise.

Therefore, we are pleased to announce to our community the launch of a capital campaign to raise the funds needed to complete the vision of our campus and fund the creation of a dedicated Middle School classroom.

The plan includes remodeling the existing Development office, building a 1,500 square foot addition next to it and completing minor remodeling of other spaces to serve the relocated administrative team. The resulting 2,500 square foot classroom will easily accommodate up to 30 7th and 8th grade students and

We need members of our community to align themselves with this exciting initiative and help us raise the remaining $280,000 forecast cost.

NEW CLASSROOM

include adequate space for them to both meet together in a group and provide spaces for breakout work, plus dedicated bathrooms and a kitchen built into the classroom. We have begun the project and hope to have students in their new classroom by the fall of 2015.

In addition to properly addressing the needs of the Middle School class, we also look ahead to the school-wide benefits of the creation of a dedicated classroom environment for our Middle School.

• The new classroom will allow for the forecast growth of the Middle School program and the entire school will benefit from the earned income generated by the resulting additional student tuition.

• The kitchen in the RFC may be used to conduct a healthy onsite lunch program and may be rented to partners in the community.

• The resource space in the RFC will be available for classroom breakouts, enrichment activities, staff meetings, and more.

The project is forecast to cost $380,000. Thanks to sound planning, the school has available a $100,000 reserve that has allowed usto begin work on the project and meet a portion of our projected need.

Therefore, we need members of our community to align themselves with this exciting initiative and help us raise the remaining $280,000 forecast cost.

Members of our community are encouraged to speak with our Head of School, Development Director or a Board member if you’re interested in exploring how you may participate in this exciting chapter in our organization’s history.

Financials

Your Generosity in Action

A Montessori education inspires not only a rich education but also a genuine life-long love of

By its very nature, a Montessori

learning. Through the integration of children of multiple ages, ethnicities and socio-economic

school environment is based upon

backgrounds within a space designed to entice, educate and foster creativity, our students challenge

inclusivity, diversity and a celebration

themselves to create a microcosm of society within each classroom – building friendships, learning

of community. It is only with the

to work with others who are different than themselves, providing direction and leadership to friends,

support of our community that we are

and developing patience and concern for others as they navigate their daily work. Within this

able to realize this vision and maintain

enriching environment, our students are truly inspired, and we continue to be so moved by each

a program that is accessible to our

of them and all that they achieve!

community.

Operating Budget and Financial Statement Operating 2013 Budget and Financial Statement – 2014 2013 – 2014

revenue

Expenses

Tuition and Fees $2,991,824 _________________________________________ Grants and Fundraisers 146,714 _________________________________________ Annual Fund 156,775 _________________________________________ Other Income 21,712 _________________________________________ Reserves Allocated (14,528) _________________________________________

Salary and Benefits $2,268,792 ______________________________________________ Classroom Supplies and Special Programs 90,663 ______________________________________________ Other Educational Expenses 23,835 ______________________________________________ Grants, Fundraiser and Marketing Expenses 115,395 ______________________________________________ Administrative Expenses 36,123 ______________________________________________ Depreciation, Land and Building Costs 623,952 ______________________________________________ Maintenance, Utilities and Insurance 143,737 ______________________________________________

Total Revenue

$3,302,497

Total Expenses

Tuition Assistance Program programmatic initiatives with gifts to both unrestricted and restricted funds. These support the needs of each of our Montessori classrooms, the diversity of our campus and restricted funding projects, and help make a Montessori education available to members of our community. Here is just some of the impact achieved:

Unrestricted Support $ 85,314 ____________________________________________________________________ Tuition Assistance Program $ 83,591 ____________________________________________________________________ Hawaiian Scholarship Fund $ 31,075 ____________________________________________________________________ Cynthia Winans-Burns Scholarship Fund (including Willie Nelson and Lukas Nelson Concerts) $ 37,361 ____________________________________________________________________ Ghoulin Rouge Fundraiser (unrestricted support) $ 50,465 ____________________________________________________________________ Dinner Project events (unrestricted support) $ 17,864 ____________________________________________________________________ Middle School Capital Campaign – lead gifts $55,000

As we look ahead to the coming year, we forecast a similar need, coupled with a desire to continue to evolve our program and provide larger grant amounts to those families with the greatest need.

Hawaiian Scholarship Fund

$3,302,497

This year, our community members expressed their generosity by underwriting a number of

for this support that touches lives in very a personal way. As parents and grandparents make sacrifices for the education of their children, these scholarship opportunities truly made the difference between a year of Montessori education or one spent in another school environment.

The Tuition Assistance Program is an essential aspect of our school’s mission, providing scholarship awards that enable families who otherwise would not have the opportunity to provide their children with the benefits and enjoyment of a Montessori education, to become or remain a part of our ‘ohana.

During the 2013 – 2014 school year, a total of 75 young people, or 30% of our students, received tuition assistance. Our generous community provided $83,591 this year – an astounding increase of 23% over the previous school year! We’re so thankful

The Hawaiian Scholarship Fund is designed to help students who came to our school through the Kamehameha Schools Pauahi Keiki Scholarship Program to remain a part of our ‘ohana and continue a Montessori education.

On average, up to twenty students per school year are with us thanks to support from the program, which provides scholarships for three-, fourand five-year-olds of Hawaiian ancestry to attend eligible private schools. Our school is a respected partner and we have enjoyed the contributions of many students over the years.

Annually, as many as eight young people from the program must leave our school as they reach age six and become ineligible for the scholarship.

The goal of our Hawaiian Scholarship

Fund is to bring the generosity of interested members of our community together with the needs of these families, allowing more of these young people to remain a part of our school and continue to enjoy the many benefits of an enriching Montessori education. This added diversity enhances the education of all of our students.

The program funded two $5,000 scholarships during the 2013-2014 school year from monies raised during the prior year. Moving forward, our goal is to identify one new award recipient each school year and continue to support those students from the year prior, as we seek to provide consistent support for each recipient through the 8th grade.

We are extremely grateful to members of our community who made contributions to the Hawaiian Scholarship Fund this year totaling $31,075, funds that will support the 2014-2015 class of recipients and the long-term viability of the initiative.

Steward $3,000 to $4,999

Eric and Tracy Aanenson Heather Haynes Kimo and Sheila Haynes Kevin and Sabrina Jardine Montessori School of Maui Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Mentor $1,000 to $2,999

Mahalo!

We are extremely grateful to each of the parents, grandparents, family members, community members, friends and institutions who came together in support of the school this past year.

The following pages reflect Annual Fund, Tuition Assistance and restricted gifts made to the Montessori School of Maui between July 1, 2013, and June 30, 2014. In-kind and Ghoulin Rouge contributions are detailed separately.

Visionary $10,000 and above Bendon Family Foundation Jonathan and Rena Biel Samuel N. & Mary Castle Foundation Frost Family Fund Michael and Susan Graham Jimmy and Honey Bun Haynes James Heine and Christine Andrews McInerny Foundation Willie Nelson and Friends Concert 12/28/13 Sally C. Taylor Charitable Lead Annuity Trust Wesley and Barbara Verkaart Advocate $5,000 to $9,999 Jeremy and Michelle Baldwin Ron and Debi Chapple Pat and Paula Foley Maui Economic Development Board Terry and Cynthia Quisenberry G. N. Wilcox Trust

Anonymous Keith and Anne Awad Cameron and Carrie Belew John and Kristi Bendon Gary and Eva Blumenstein Henry Brocklehurst and Lili Maltese Zadoc W. & Lawrence N. Brown Foundation Scott Burns Construction Machinery Industrial, LLC Pia Damon and Family Scott and Tulasi Dennis Hawaii Association of Independent Schools Maria Isotov John and Cheryl Kaupalolo Gordon and Annie Loo Mama’s Fish House Lukas Nelson Concert 12/27/13 Stephen Obrien Paia Fish Market and Restaurant, Inc. The Rogers Family Benjamin Shurtleff and Rainelle Lushina David Spee Clay and Susan Sutherland Troy Tanga and Kelley Kramers Patron $500 to $999

Anonymous Dan and Heidi Bigelow Sarah Bredhoff Zadoc and Hilary Brown, Jr. Zadoc and Stephanie Brown, III Adam and Janet Burke Ryan and Christy Churchill Chap and Alice Cronquist Ben and Tess DeLisa

Judy Doucette Foodland Super Market LTD eScrip Program Karin Frost Coe Huston and Danielle Dewey-Huston David Kingdon and Roxanne Gillespie Daniel and Missy Lickle Chadwick Llanes and Heidi Damaso Pete Norins and Salma Ansari Robert and Michelle Pellettieri Frederick and Maria Rawe Leonard and Kathy Sakai Klaus and Michele Simmer William Sloper David and Deesha Tucker Robert and René Vorfeld Caretaker $250 to $499

Gene and Beryl Bal Bank of Hawaii Andrew and Oceania Castellini Thomas Daubert and Hal Selover Josh and Robyn DeSilva Ivo DeWilde and Belinda Kraft-DeWilde Rob and Tina Digman Robin Ferrier The Fitch Family Allyson and Warren Freeland John Guarin and Kimmie Ouchi Haleakala Ranch Company Ted and Margaret Hori Kathleen Klett Patt and Joseph Narrowe Micah Nelson Montessori School of Maui Student Philanthropy Club Joshua and Suzy Porter Paul and Melissa Reyes Steve and Valerie Sapourn Polo Schneidewind Bryan Smith and Dori Rybacki-Smith Chris and Sara Smith Ben and Tash Summit Scott and Tania Turner Walter Vorfeld and Ellen Loucks Robin Wagstaff and Mandy Grace Mark and Julie Watts Jed and Erica White Megan Wolohan friend Gifts up to $249 Anonymous (7) Harry and Naomi Aiu Akina Ohana

Thomas and Carol Allen Amazon Associates Dianne Anderson Gordon and Debbie Andrews Sam Aruch and Susan Marshall Arnold and Grace Astilla John Astilla and Harmony Hallas Alysha Asue Amanda Asue Chris and Tamalyn Baldwin Steven, Anne and Collin Barber Laila Jane Barfield Lynn Bear Betsy Bergevin William and Emmanuelle Betham Ginny Boomer Marsha Brown Loren and Katherine Burger Richard and Darlyne Burns Charles Byer Benjamin and Deborah Cabanting Richard Campbell Alejandra Carta Todd and Sheryl Carter Robert and Gillian Carvalho Karen Christenson Keith and Andi Christie Keith Chumley and Kristen Gutermuth Juliet Clark Tony and Anne Colletta Patricia Combrisson Rebecca Cooney Andrew and Tara Crawford Michael and Lisa Currier Darcy Davis Robert and Nancy Dein Gloria Del Rivo Mustafa and Jocelyn Demirbag David and Nan Dempsey Griff and Jennifer Dempsey Kathy Depalma Marie-Laure Ditte and Woody Mallinson Peter and Lana Dizy Shana and James Driscoll Joel and Uma Dugied Genevieve and Claude Duhau Earl and Jo-Ann Eckel Oshri Elbaz and Hadas Metzler-Elbaz Judith Evans and George Geil Dennys Eymard

James Ferrier Dennis and Marge Fitch Sean and Elly Foley Michael and Lisa Foth Keoki and Betty Hay Freeland Frank and Janet George Theresa Gerry Dru Glass-Gracia Mikel and Valerie Gobel Rita Goldman David and Mary Lynn Goode Justin Gordon and Alison Pearson Kenneth and Jacqueline Goring Paul Gotel Dylan and Tracy Grafmyre Richard and Jacqueline Greene Sandra Guerard Marissa Gurat Christine Han William and Karen Hanisch Whitney Harrell Jerry and Karen Hartenbower Michael and Christina Hartman Hawaiian Traditions Tours, Inc. Teresita Heath Dr. Arthur F. Hebard Alastair and Vivianne Hebard Andrew and Cheri Hegi Paul and Jennifer Higashino Hidemi Hiraga and Dean Masao Ben and Yuko Holt Michael and Elizabeth Hopley Todd and Jennifer Hori Lani and Ashley Howard Jeff and Dawn Hudson Holly Hume Drew Ickes Eleodora Ignacio Mr. Lee Imada Jeffery and Kelly James Al and Laura Janneck Steve and Lynn Jay Heather Johnson Robert and Rebecca Judge Krissy Ka’ipolani Kaina Naki and Megan Kanekoa Makala Kaupalolo Donovan and Dheya Kealoha

Angie Knight Amy Kojima Dan and Lynn Kopycienski Pat and Dianne Kraft Neal and Janie Kunin Nancy La Joy and William Hurd Scott Lacasse Larry and Lori Land Clifford and Lyron Lee Mark and Julie Lipetz Lloyd and Keri Loope Melinda Lyle-Javier The Mabbutt Family Gregory Manriquez and Helen Densing-Manriquez Gene and Barbara Massad John Mathews and Stephanie Rosen Hideharu and Ikuyo Matsumoto Doug and Joyce Mattox Maui 5K Run Maui United Way James and Linda May Erik and Clare McFrazier Doug and Kay McLeod Keita and Shirah Minagawa Laura Nagle Honesto and Rufina Naira Meredith Narrowe Marcia Norins Jennifer Oberg and Craig Mullins Orchids of Olinda Thomas and Crystal Papritz Charles Parente and Elizabeth Ignacio Jeff Parker The Pascua Ohana Joey and Karen Perreira Joan Perreira Tim Perry and Carlita Tohtz Sigal Peterson Douglas and Kaui Philpotts Andrew Plemel and Lauren Heath-Plemel Matt and Erin Pritchard Keha Quinabo and Momi Chun Javan and Keri Quinsaat Francis and Mapu Quitazol Marino and Viola Quitazol Gregory and Klaudia Raab Jolyne Rego Frank and Ursula Rhie Jill Roberts Eric and Willa Romanchak Alika and Dorien Romanchak Caron and Louis Romero Tyler Roth and Trisha Joseph Adam Sachs Diane Sandate Alberto and Elianne Santin Sue Schmidt

Robbie Seeger Doug Severson and Miriam Geraghty Greg and Jamie Shepherd Eva Sikes Kele Sipman Donny and Sada Smith Dudley Smith and Carol Childerhose Maroe and Steph Smith Barbara Stehouwer Tracy and Laura Stice Douglas and Raama Stuart and Volcano Signs Norman Stubbs and Jing Wong Irene Swaim Isley Lawrence and Cheryl Tabaco Christine Taylor Tropical Orchid Farm, Inc. Margie Utz Kris and Katarina Vadla Robert Vafaie and Sarala Dandekar Ms. Evelyn P. Valley Wilma Vorfeld Jeff Walter and Jamie Athearn Cindi and Ron Weldon Gregory White and Sanoe Cabanting-White Lance and Lauren Wilson Scott and Michele Winham Robert Witt Steve and Karen Woolson

IN-KIND GIFTS

The Montessori School of Maui welcomes gifts of products, equipment, services and other items that enhance our educational programs and campus.

Andaz Resort Maui Isaac Bancaco Blue Sky Aerial Solutions Stephanie Brown Adam Burke Kumu Nohealani Cabanting Café Carmen Herb Chang Joyce Chin Brett Christiansen Sean Christiansen Keith Chumley and Kristen Gutermuth Ryan and Christy Churchill Patricia Combrisson Michael Currier Tulasi Root Dennis Joel Dugied Event Horizons Food for the Soul Garnish Events Rita Goldman Kevin Hagan Hang Ten Rigging LLC Heather Haynes Sheila Haynes Dennett Hesia and Anne Matsumoto Island Flipbooks Island Rents Sabrina Jardine Andy “Bear” Kaina Kris Mills Photography Kula Produce Co., Ltd. Scott Lacasse Lisa Villiarimo/ Enchanted Weddings Bennett Loope Mandy Grace Designs Mark Johnstone & Friends Market Fresh Bistro Maui Brewing Company Maui Country Club Maui Executive Catering Maui Printing Company Maui Rents Maui Soda and Ice Works LTD MauiTime!

Erik McFrazier Milagros Food Company Patt Narrowe Jennifer Oberg Panache Rentals

How You Can Help

Justin Pardo Robena and Peter Rehfuss Brenda Robards Valerie “The Vibe Goddess” Sapourn Greg Shepherd Southern Wine and Spirits Roger Stettler Gus Taylor Deesha Tucker Wailea Wine Oprah Winfrey/OW Farms

Ghoulin Rouge On October 25, 2013, the Montessori School of Maui held the 3rd Annual Ghoulin Rouge fundraiser. Parents, friends and generous members of the community donned their most outrageous costumes and had a frightfully good time, while supporting a quality Montessori education for our 266 students.

Mahalo to all who participated!

Private Lounge Supporters Jeremy and Michelle Baldwin Jonathan and Rena Biel Henry Brocklehurst and Lilikoi Maltese DeWitt Lickle and Moonstar Greene Maui Petroleum Susan Root Feibleman Bryan Smith and Dori Rybacki-Smith Ticket Buyers and Donors Anonymous René Anderson-Vorfeld Keith and Anne Awad Chris and Tamalyn Baldwin

Annual Fund – General Operating Support The Annual Fund underwrites all aspects of our educational program including teacher salaries, the maintenance of our campus, utility bills, the purchase and replacement of classroom materials, computers and software, and much more.

Tuition Assistance Program

Kyle Barfield Erik and Rachael Barnard John and Kristi Bendon Sarah Bredhoff Mark Bridgeford and Danielle Perrault Zadoc and Stephanie Brown, III Adam and Janet Burke Tony Cadiz Thomas and Agnes Cannon Todd G. Carter, DMD Andrew and Oceania Castellini Keith Chumley and Kristen Gutermuth Ryan and Christy Churchill Pia Damon Chuck and Jessica DeCoite Scott and Tulasi Dennis Marie-Laure Ditte Judy Doucette Joel and Uma Dugied Trav and Kimberley Duro First Hawaiian Bank Tobi Fisher David and Christine Fitch Tim and Lucy Forkner Allyson Freeland Joao Gentile Christine Han Mike and Christina Hartman Heather Haynes Kimo and Sheila Haynes Luke and Natalie Hoffseth Jeff and Dawn Hudson Kevin and Sabrina Jardine Krissy Ka’ipolani Kaina John and Cheryl Kaupalolo Ted and Beth King Dan and Lynn Kopycienski Bill and Jayme Lane Martin and Paula Lenny Maria Lustman Greg Manriquez and Helen Densing-Manriquez Doug and Joyce Mattox Erik and Jessica McLellan Robert and Kathryn Naish

Michael and Konnie Newbro Moonstar Greene/Paia Fish Market & Restaurant Inc. Robert and Michelle Pellettieri Sigal Petersen Klaudia Raab Frederick and Maria Rawe Raefer Reardon and Wendy Takemoto Jolyne Rego Laura Rice Eric and Willa Romanchak Tyler Roth and Trisha Joseph Tommy and Jennifer Russo Adam Sachs Alberto and Elianne Santin Steve and Valerie Sapourn Michael and Julia Schweiger Jamie Shepherd David Spee Nathan and Tia St. Cyr Aaron and Vonya Stice Brian and Leah Stolley Scott and Tania Turner Izaak and JoMarie Tyrrell Robin Wagstaff and Mandy Grace Erica White Grant Wilson Leonard Yu and Roberta Beatty

You are important to us.

If we have inadvertently listed your name and/or giving level incorrectly, please let us know by contacting the Development office at 808.573.1062 so that we may update our records.

Mahalo for your understanding and support!

Our Tuition Assistance Program enables families who otherwise would not have the opportunity to provide their children with the benefits and enjoyment of a Montessori education to become or remain a part of our ‘ohana. It also allows our students to develop diverse life-long friendships and helps assure that the socio-economic diversity of our student body mirrors the greater world in which our children live.

Hawaiian Scholarship Fund In an effort to further reinforce the cultural diversity of our school, the Montessori School of Maui also offers a Hawaiian Scholarship Fund, designed to help students who came to us through the Pauahi Keiki Scholarship Program to remain a part of our ‘ohana. Annually, an average of seven or eight young people from the Pauahi Program must leave our school as they reach age six and become ineligible for the scholarship. Our goal is to bring the generosity of interested members of our community together with these families – to allow more of these young people to continue to enjoy the many benefits of an enriching Montessori education.

PHOTO CREDITS: Betsy Bergevin Stephanie Brown Herb Chang Joyce Chin Scott Lacasse Kris Mills Robena and Peter Rehfuss Printed on recycled paper

Cynthia Winans-Burns Scholarship Fund Cynthia Winans-Burns, former Head of School and member of our community for over thirty-three years, was a passionate advocate of the many benefits of a Montessori education. Following her wishes, the school established this scholarship fund in her name. Once the fundraising target is achieved, the endowment fund will support the tuition of children of Montessori School of Maui alumni, helping to make an enriching education here on Maui possible for future generations.

Planned Gifts Planned gifts recognize your belief in the future of our school and your desire for its impact to be furthered for generations to come. By including the Montessori School of Maui in your estate planning through a bequest, life insurance policy, fund, trust or other planned gift, members of our community have the opportunity to make the gift of a lifetime.

For more information about supporting the Montessori School of Maui, please contact the Development office at 808.573.1062. We are pleased to assist you and your philanthropic goals, as we partner together in support of a quality Montessori education.

At the close of this year our school cat, Princess, retired from the Montessori School of Maui. She will spend the remainder of her life among the many lucky animals at Leilani Farm Sanctuary of Maui, in Haiku. We are extremely pleased that this wonderful organization took in our beloved friend and we encourage families to visit the sanctuary and support their work.