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ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018

The Parkside School welcomes elementary school children from diverse ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds who have a range of language based learning difficulties. We serve the whole child by offering a thoughtfully designed, comprehensive array of academic and support services. Our goal is to enable our students to pursue learning in their areas of strength, to acquire tools and strategies to progress in their areas of challenge, and to develop respect and understanding for themselves and others.

FROM THE CO-HEADS OF SCHOOL

Dear Friends, We are humbled by the generosity represented in this Annual Report. Parkside is a school brimming with hope and determination for a better future. It is the unwavering support we receive from parents, alumni, friends and staff that keep our school moving forward sometimes against the odds - and for that we thank you. A cornerstone of the past year was our 30th Anniversary Benefit, where we raised $268,365 to kick off the construction of our new outdoor play and learning space on the third floor terrace. We are so grateful to everyone who played a role in helping this project come to fruition, and we could not be more excited to share the new outdoor space with the children this fall. Our outstanding volunteers on the Parent Association led by Katie Holliday, and our relentless Annual Fund Committee under the guidance of Caroline Russo Visceglia, successfully raised $792,905 in unrestricted financial support for our school during the 2017-2018 school year. We once again achieved 100% parent participation in the Annual Fund, and set a record for the second year in a row, reaching 30% alumni participation. This demonstration of faith in Parkside allows us to forge ahead with even greater resolve as we strive to remain true to our mission of serving a diverse group of students. There is a quote from Dr. Seuss that reads “It is better to know how to learn than to know.” At Parkside, our talented team of teachers and therapists work with each student individually to help them discover their ability to learn, to take on challenges and to advocate for themselves. The skills we teach go far beyond the reading, writing, math, science and social studies that are at the center of our program. Parkside’s truest success is evident in the confidence we see bubbling up when a young student learns to tie her shoes in OT, or when friends encourage one another and overcome their fear of speaking in front of an audience. It is evident when our students learn to regulate their bodies so they can absorb the information they are learning in the library, and when they clearly articulate their questions about a science experiment. Just as we teach our students to take the “zoops” in stride, we know that Parkside’s success is the result of our ability to change, to grow, to reevaluate, and to learn. We thank you for continuing to support us on this journey. When we come together, anything is possible. Thank you for all you do for Parkside. With gratitude,

Albina Miller Co-Heads of School

Leslie Thorne

FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dear Parkside Community, As I reflect on the past year, I am proud of the direction that The Parkside School continues to take. Our mission of serving children from diverse ethnic, social and economic backgrounds remains central to all we do. Our teachers and therapists are advancing new techniques, utilizing the latest technology, and customizing their approach to best meet the needs of our students in an ever-changing world. The 30th Anniversary Benefit brought together alumni, parents and staff to celebrate our school’s rightful place as a leader among special education schools in New York City. It was a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the work that has brought us to where we are, and to look to the future. The proceeds from the event enabled us to set the stage for Parkside’s next chapter by constructing a new outdoor play and learning space on the third floor terrace. This new space will affect the school’s ability to foster imaginative play, teamwork and improved executive function in students for decades to come. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, our community contributed a total of $1,061,270 for the annual fund and the playground project, as well as arts and movement and other school activities. Our school could not keep its mission-based commitments without these contributions, so on behalf of the entire Board of Directors, we thank you. I continue to be inspired by the unwavering leadership and determination of co-heads Albina Miller and Leslie Thorne. They are persistent in their efforts to advance Parkside’s mission, to attract and retain the best team, and to steward the school’s resources with the best interests of every student in mind. As a Board, this year brought to the forefront important conversations about how to ensure Parkside’s continued financial stability. We take very seriously our duty to balance our mission and tradition with the long-term success of the school, and we value the commitment that every donor and volunteer listed in this report has made. I look forward to working with each of you in the months ahead as we strive to ensure Parkside’s continued growth. Sincerely,

Alan Pearson P’01 President, Board of Directors

Teaching Growth Mindset In 2017-2018, Parkside teachers in all classrooms worked with students to develop a growth mindset rather than a fixed mindset, using the pioneering ideas of renowned Stanford professor Carol Dweck. As Dweck writes, “In a fixed mindset, people believe their basic qualities, like their intelligence or talent, are simply fixed traits. They also believe that talent alone creates success—without effort. In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work— brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment.” In 3-4, students thought about things that they already can do really well, and things that they are learning to do or cannot do - YET! Teachers and students discussed the word “yet” a lot and used it frequently when students were feeling challenged. 4-3 teachers worked with their students on the ideas of “bubble gum brain” versus “brick brain”. They talked often about the words and phrases that each brain would use. A “bubble gum brain” might use phrases like “those are great mistakes, I can be flexible, I’m stretching to grow, I just can’t do it yet”, while a brick brain might say, “I’m stuck, I give up, I already did my best, or I can’t do it and I never will.” Students were supported in growth mindset thinking with speech and thought bubbles containing something that that they can’t do YET, as a way of focusing on the “Power of Yet.” In 4-1, teachers and 4

students also focused on the “Power of Yet” and the idea of a flexible “bubble gum brain.” As well, they frequently shared in class meetings about things that were hard at first but got easier with effort, and did sorts about sayings and pictures related to growth mindset. In 5-2, Ms. Ament shared that “throughout the year we talk a lot about perseverance and how mistakes help you improve. Students know that they can always improve their work by trying and asking for support. We give reminders to use strategies learned and this often helps students succeed. Slowly students are changing their language from fixed mindset to growth mindset.”

We are very proud of our students and of all their work towards having a growth mindset. They are learning the importance of perseverance, flexibility and effort, and are growing in their understanding that these are the qualities that lead to success. Daily we see them overcoming challenges through the “Power of Yet” and we know they will continue to achieve great things!

OUR MISSION IN ACTION

Friendship Time The Social Work Department has facilitated social/emotional learning groups with each class at Parkside for many years. This year these Friendship Times with the class social worker offered students opportunities to more effectively read their peers’ social signals and to practice and master an array of social skills. Through structured games, roleplays and improvisational activities, children develop confidence to take risks and to try out leadership roles. In our Friendship Times, students also work on developing their capacities for discussion and reflection about salient social issues and dilemmas, according to their developmental readiness. For example, some groups on the third floor engaged in activities and talked about recognizing and embracing differences. “Can a classmate celebrate holidays that are different from those my family celebrates and still be my friend? Can a classmate look different from me and still be my friend?”

On the fourth floor, some groups learned about how children in different cultures manage worried and scared feelings, and one group collaborated to make a class worry doll, which took up residence right outside the classroom. Children could visit, draw pictures for or write notes to the worry doll, with their teachers’ and social worker’s support. On the fifth floor, students used Friendship Times with their social workers to navigate complex issues involving intense feelings about applying to middle schools and preparing to move on. They also worked on issues of internet safety and becoming more informed about how to be savvy and safe with social media.

In every class, children learned about recognizing and accepting a widening range of feelings – in themselves and in others – and expressing and sharing this dimension of human experience in language and play.

Social Work

Play Trainings Over the course of the school year, the Speech and Language Department led a series of play workshops for the Parkside staff, titled “Promoting Successful Peer Interactions.” Staff members learned the importance of play for the development of language, interaction, problem solving and social emotional skills. They enjoyed learning and practicing strategies to foster successful interactions, and ultimately implemented these strategies during Friendship Time in the classroom. The first play training took place in November. The staff enjoyed playing with various representational toys and board games. The five Speech and Language Pathologists led a rich discussion about the many skills required to play each game successfully. We paid particular attention to executive functioning, theory of mind, nonverbal interaction and ideation. During the second training, the Speech Language Pathologists presented strategies to “lessen the load” for the children with speech and language challenges, in order to foster successful social interactions during playtime. When discussing representational toys – like a kitchen set, food and cash register - several support strategies were offered for implementation before play began: establishing a group plan (“Let’s play restaurant!”), generating ideas for

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roles (e.g. waiter, chef, customer), brainstorming ideas for what the child might do or say (i.e. sit down, order, cook) and establishing roles using name tags (“I’ll be the waiter” followed by putting on the “waiter” name tag). To foster successful peer interactions during play, the strategy of “broadcasting” was introduced. To “broadcast,” staff members learned to first listen carefully and pay attention to what each child is looking at and thinking about. When one child shares an idea aloud, the adult then “broadcasts” that idea to their peer by stressing only the main point of the idea. While discussing board games and cooperative games, the Speech and Language Pathologists similarly provided tools for staff members to use before play began as well as during play itself using the board game, Kids on Stage. Visual supports that were discussed for setting up a board game included the creation of a group plan, planning pages for roles

OUR MISSION IN ACTION

(i.e. one child’s name was written next to the red game piece while a different child’s name was written next to the blue piece) as well as modified game rules (easy, medium and difficult versions) paired with their own schedule and language supports. The Secret Friendship Game is a means of teaching students that every time they are playing a game, they are really playing two games at the same time! One game is the actual board game and the other game is the Secret Friendship Game.

Following these initial full staff play trainings, the Speech and Language Department led focus groups to around the skill of “broadcasting.” Focus groups were established based on the age of students that each teacher worked with as well as the types of toys their students were currently playing with during Friendship Time. Teachers enjoyed finding “broadcasting opportunities” while watching play videos and offered many solutions for when and how they would use the technique in the classroom.

Children learn that they can always win the Secret Friendship Game. To win this game, you have to remember that having fun with your friend is more important than winning the game itself. Children may also make their own Secret Friendship Game rules, which might include being flexible about going first or last, being a good sport by saying “good game” when you win or lose, remembering that it doesn’t matter if you lose, and going with the flow!

Occupational Therapy

Teacher-Child Interaction Training In Occupational Therapy, our team of therapists support student independence by working to improve motor skills, handwriting, sensory processing, and visual motor integration inside and outside the classroom. This year, the OT department utilized skills learned in Teacher-Child Interaction Training (TCIT), an evidence-based behavioral intervention, to improve management skills this year TCIT helps teachers manage attention-seeking behaviors that may often be disruptive during learning times in the classroom. This program strongly emphasizes building and maintaining positive relationships between teacher and student by using simplified language and effective commands, consistency in management style, firm and clear expectations, and realistic consequences. The TCIT certification process includes group training 8

sessions to determine which children would most benefit from the use of TCIT and several live coaching sessions during OT appointments and SPOT group. With the recent implementation of the TCIT model within the OT department, therapists have seen positive results in overall student behavior including fewer classroom disruptions, improved social-emotional and adaptive skills, increased opportunities for learning, and improved therapist-student relationships. One major aspect of TCIT is the use of PRIDE skills (giving labeled Praise, Reflecting, Imitating, Describing appropriate behavior, and showing Enjoyment). These skills reinforce desirable behaviors with positive attention while ignoring undesirable behaviors. This teaches students that many of the negative attention-

OUR MISSION IN ACTION

The positive relationship-based foundation of TCIT training is consistent with other programs and strategies used daily at Parkside and is reflective of our values and commitment in setting up our children for success. seeking behaviors (ie. calling out during learning times, not following directions) are ineffective and models the idea that students are praised for following teacher expectations instead. Another component of TCIT is the use of Child Directed Interaction (CDI) skills to eliminate unnecessary use of commands and questions when interacting with students. We avoid commands because it can lead to conflict and avoid questions because they are essentially commands. Being aware of how many commands and questions we innocently ask our students on a daily basis, gave us insight as to why commands and questions often go unnoticed or ignored. As an alternative, we can use hinting, shaping the desired behavior, and utilizing when-then or if-then statements, as a last resort (i.e. “When you get out of the ball pit, we can begin to play our game”) followed by PRIDE skills and positive reinforcement (i.e. “Thank you for getting out of the ball pit!”). The positive relationship-based foundation of TCIT training is consistent with other programs and

strategies used daily at Parkside and is reflective of our values and commitment in setting up our children for success. The opportunity to become certified and to begin utilizing the TCIT model has allowed the OT department to engage with their students in a manner consistent with classroom management styles. It has provided a method to simplify language and to improve communication using effective commands and clear expectations in order to set up our students for success. The TCIT model has also provided the OT department, as well as the rest of the interdisciplinary team, with new insight regarding underlying causes and motivators that elicit a specific behavior in a child. It allows the entire team to observe specific negative behaviors to determine the cause and to distinguish when certain behaviors are attention seeking versus sensory related. The use of the TCIT model has given the OT department a wealth of knowledge, improving our ability to analyze everyday behaviors seen in the classroom and during appointments to best support each child.

Gym Workout of the Week The gym continues to be a place of endless fun and smiles. Working to create a happy and safe environment for our students is what Mr. T strives for, and hopes to achieve each year. This year, the Workout of the Week (W.O.W.) was introduced to our oldest students, while our younger students were introduced to modified fitness exercises like shoulder taps and burpees. The curriculum is developed to become progressively more challenging, and of course, to ensure kids are having fun while participating.

A highlight of the year was to witness our students ability to transfer the skills taught and practiced in gym, and put them into action during our annual Family Picnic. It was truly a joy to be a part of and very rewarding to watch.

OUR MISSION IN ACTION

Union of the Mind, Body and Spirit The meaning of the word yoga is union: the union of the mind, body, and spirit, which corresponds perfectly with Parksideâ€™s mission to serve the whole child. The yoga program at Parkside places particular emphasis on improvement in physical strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, concentration, focus, breathing, sequencing, and creativity.

This year the main focus was on mindfulness. It helped the students to focus their attention on the task at hand. Whether it was focusing on a glitter jar, a mandala, or on our feet planted firmly on the ground, an awareness of self was established and focus attained. Another mindfulness activity was belly breathing. During final relaxation, we placed our hands on our bellies and felt our hands rise and fall with our breath. These simple activities helped to center the children and calm their bodies and minds.

In yoga class, we learn the importance of taking care of ourselves, body, mind, and spirit, so we can be strong nd peaceful not only in school but out in the world.

Yoga

Choice Based Art Parkside artists are empowered to create art based on their own ideas and learn how to be independent by setting up their own materials and cleaning up for themselves.

The Choice Based Art approach allows for students to act as real artists, expressing what they want through whatever medium they choose. Each class begins with a 5-10 minute mini lesson focused either on a specific skill, medium or a project about an inspiring artist. Everyone is required to watch and learn, but after the lesson, artists plan what they will work on- either what they just saw or something else of their choosing, or perhaps something else inspired by the lesson. In addition to Choice Based art, students worked together to create large scale paintings as scenery for Arts Festival and the end of year play.

This year we also introduced a new medium and choice center into the art room, the 3Doodler Start 3D printing pen. In order to create something, students need to have patience, planning, spatial awareness and concentrated attention- skills that are essential for success in art as well as in all areas of life.

Art

OUR MISSION IN ACTION

Music & Drama We encourage students to be good audience members as well as performers, to express themselves when it is their turn, to work well individually and in group settings, and to discover all the positive creative outlets that Music & Drama provide.

Around the World In Music & Drama, we take our students around the globe to discover and explore music, stories, traditions and culture from different countries. Our Drama program aims to build a basic acting technique, sharpen storytelling skills, foster comprehension, and burnish social self-esteem. Allowing children access to their imagination in a related environment helps with social emotional awareness by engaging with others through exercises that explore physical, vocal, and creative expression. We open each class with a body stretch, a vocal warm up, and then we progress into exercises that use the whole body as an instrument of expression, moving towards assembly presentations through the introduction of stories, songs and character work. We try to bridge the gap between receptive and expressive language skills by working on listening, reacting, and understanding story structure.

Our Music program gives students performance skills in both solo and chorus settings using a variety of song literature. Besides learning various genres of songs, we introduce various classical pieces and discuss how music affects individual emotions and memory. Students learn to recognize and distinguish between the sounds of different instrument families. In class, students have opportunities to create sound effects and rhythmic accompaniment for songs and movements. Students are asked how each of the instrumental themes makes them feel, and they share their thoughts by using descriptive words as they listen to each of the characters and their corresponding instruments. For the younger groups, we break down the ‘building blocks’ of performance in a step by step escalating program that lays the ground work for a performance setting. For older students, their work throughout the year culminates in a year end performance onstage. In 2018, the students used the power of make-believe to bring “Mulan” to life in the school play. 13

Technology Universal Design for Learning The mission of the media and technology program is to support the overall mission of the Parkside School by providing teachers and students with tools to access skills and information through the use of technology. Throughout the year, students engage with technology tools, including desktop computers and iPads, to enhance learning through the creation of multi-media presentations and digital artifacts. These digital creations are used to curate digital portfolios, allowing students to showcase what they are learning about in school as well as to reflect on their strengths and challenges in the classroom.

When we think about technology at Parkside, we use the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. This framework guides the development of flexible learning environments that can accommodate a variety of learners with individual learning differences. The goal of UDL is to create curriculum that provides multiple means of representation (how students acquire information and knowledge), multiple means of expression (how students show what they know), and multiple means of engagement (how we tap into learnersâ€™ interests, challenge them appropriately and motive them to learn).

This framework allows us to plan and execute lessons and projects that are individualized and interdisciplinary and teach to the whole child, which is a pillar of the mission of our school.

OUR MISSION IN ACTION

A Foundation of Literacy Bright and inviting, the Parkside School Library is alive each day with activity and learning. All grade levels have regularly-scheduled weekly class time. In addition, the library is available for book exchange at any time.

Library instruction is interdisciplinary to align with the schoolâ€™s curriculum, creating a foundation of literacy that extends beyond the elementary years. The older children become skilled in identifying and evaluating information while developing critical awareness and life-ready, problem-solving skills. Our younger students find joy in the library by choosing books, listening to stories, exploring topics in great depth, and discovering new interests.

This year our Library Visiting Author/Illustrator Program featured Carol Levis, Selina Alko and Ruby Bridges. The children were delighted to meet these three empowering literary personalities about whom we had shared in Library class.

Library

GRADUATION

Class of 2018 Graduates celebrated their achievements at a ceremony on June 19 held at the New York Society for Ethical Culture. The ceremony was highlighted by dynamic musical performances, moving speeches and countless words of encouragement from fellow students, friends, alumni and teachers. Members of the graduating class are going on to schools including Aaron School, Fit Learning, The Lowell School, Summit School and York Preparatory School.

“Parkside helped build me into the person I am today and I would be nowhere without this school. Parents, you made a good choice by sending your kids to Parkside. Probably one of the best choices you will ever make for them. They will be ok and will always have Parkside to fall back on. They will accomplish great things and be the best person they can be. Being a kid with a learning difference is extremely hard, not just because you struggle with reading, writing, doing math, spelling, staying still, or whatever your disability is, but... because you are scared. Parkside is a safe place where we were told that we can do anything we want if we put our minds to it, and that’s right, we can. But the world outside Parkside is going to try and tell us different. So parents, I ask you to please be patient with us. We are trying, but we are scared. Sometimes we are frustrated for what appears to be no reason. Sometimes we won’t be able to sit still. Doing our homework right after school may not work for us, and homework while watching TV may prove to be helpful. We have different ways of doing things, and that’s ok.” – Alumna Pilar Muhammad ’07

Contributions Parents ....................................................................................................................................$386,269 Corporations & Foundations .............................................................................................. $119,061 Alumni Families .......................................................................................................................$88,886 Grandparents ...........................................................................................................................$57,947 Friends ....................................................................................................................................... $13,918 Current & Former Staff ............................................................................................................. $4,621 TOTAL ANNUAL GIVING ......................................................................................$670,702 Parent Association ................................................................................................................$111,880 General Gifts.............................................................................................................................$10,323 30th Anniversary Benefit.....................................................................................................$268,365 TOTAL GIVING ...................................................................................................$1,061,270

Income & Expenses Income

Expenses

Tuition & Fees ......................... $3,804,520 Contributions .......................... $1,061,270 Federal & State Govâ€™t Grants .....$86,560 Dividend & Interest Income ....$148,309 Rental & Other Income ............ $158,622 Unrealized Gain on Investment Securities ............... $471,039 Realized Loss on Investment Securities ............... ($51,536) TOTAL INCOME ................ $5,259,281

Salaries & Benefits ..................$4,680,921 General Administration ............ $225,935 Program Expenses .....................$316,418 Development Expenses ............$131,265

TOTAL EXPENSES ............. $5,354,539

20%

73%

Income 18

87%

Expenses

FINANCIALS

09-10

13-14

14-15

15-16

16-17

$670,702

$713,178

12-13

$761,638

$894,505

11-12

$797,092

$918,608

10-11

$853,361

$930,859 08-09

$551,690

$403,745

Annual Fund 2008-2018

17-18

08-09

09-10

10-11

11-12

100% Parent Participation

12-13

13-14

14-15

15-16

16-17

$1,061,270

$848,390

$887,971

$1,026,290

$1,064,305

$1,116,139

$1,239,669

$1,068,989

$1,010,199

$882,416

Total Giving 2008-2018

17-18

30% Alumni Participation 19

ANNUAL FUND Supporting everything from staff salaries and benefits to classroom technology, supplies and curriculum, the Annual Fund is Parkside’s fundraising priority. We are grateful to every donor who gave in response to our annual appeal.

Donors by Category Leadership Circle ($25,000+) Ethan and Jenna Dabbs Ryan and Tracey Nash

Tuition Gap Funder ($19,000+) Paul and Gail Bichler Michael and Corinne Bilerman Thomas Delaney and Patrick Mullin Avtar and Salinee Kang Jay Kim and SoJin Bae James and Marilyn Simons Andrew and Suzanne Taub Vincent Visceglia and Caroline Russo Visceglia Matthew and Joanna Weiss

Next Decade Benefactor ($12,000+) Brad and Ashley Carlin Ted and Christine Gerstein Frederick Johnson and Seran Lee-Johnson Nareg and Marlene Kalaydjian Jon and Sharmee Mah Richard and Amy McDaid Hayward and Barbara Smith Rob Tannenbaum and Gabriela Shelley

Education Sponsor ($5,000+) Mary Elizabeth Alexander Johan and Megan Andersen Stuart and Dina Berrin James and Patricia Bowers Paul Chew and Bindia Malhotra Nancy Crown and Sam Weisman John and Erin Dalton John and Jean Doede Nicolas and Masayo Douglas Susan and Gerard Elicks Seth Freeman and Carolyn Barker Mauricio Hidalgo and Rosario Samperio-Hidalgo Sam and Katie Holliday Rebecca Hornstein Haisong Jiao and Grace Wang Gerald Karikari and Barbara Smith Tongwei Liu and Julia Tung Adebayo and Amelia Ogunlesi

Richard Ramsden Ira and Paula Resnick Dominique Reyl Aaron Royer Lane Schaffer and Karen Rabinowicz Mark Silberberg and Tracy Butler Jonathan Spears and Emily Stutz Jon and Jennifer Steingart Stratton Charitable Foundation Chris Sun and Deanna Song Veli Topkara and Fardina Malik Will Whitesell and Felicia La Forgia Paula Zahn

Classroom Patron ($1,000+) David Addison and Dot Cates Robert and Eleanor Cayre Brook and C. Zoe Cuddy Ric Edelman Minna Fyer and William Brodsky Daniel and Beverly Green Heidi Green German Guerrero and Kimerly Polak-Guerrero Peter and Margarita Halloran John and Sherry Cohn Susan Kerschbaumer Robert King and Anne Davis Milton and Heidi Klein Gerald Lathon and Sandra Wells Ron and Ethel Magnani Angelo and Julia Marketos Judith and Jon Marshall Tim and Laurie Marshall Benoit and Jazmin Massey Eugene and Laura Mazzaro Christopher and Deborah Milite Dorothea Moore Declan and Denise O’Dea Kerry O’Donnell Garret Omahony and Siobhan Retsina Nischal and Aline Pai Alan and Leslie Pearson Randa Foundation Charles and Hilary Reyl Shaun and Blair Rose Joshua Sapan and Ann Foley Maurice Shalah and Yoko Tajimi Paul Siegel and Melissa Gelade Peter Skawinski and Allegra LeGrande Wellesley and Francis Smith Audrey and Jeff Spiegel

Ray and Kelly Spitzley David and Kate Stephan Gerald and Grace Sun Linda Taub Robert Taub Corbin and Andria Younger Zachary and Arna Zohlman

Circle of Friends ($500+) Anonymous (2) Floyd and Judith Addison Para Ahilan and Nirilla Anthonimuthu Joseph and Simone Andrews Donna Assumma Vincent Aubrun and Patricia Godoy G. David Brinton and Janet Mattick Patrick Brune and Fred Greenblatt Libby Davenport Hristian Diamandiev an Idania Varillas Coretta Essilfie Kevin and Joan Frawley David and Lindsey Huntley Marie-Carmelle Jean Helene Jorgensen Michael Katz and Irene Moy Alison and John Lankenau Ivan Martinez and Patty Adams Martinez Christopher and Elaine McLeod Daniel and Vita Milller Jim and Sandra Moy Denes and Muguette Petoe Mark and Minna Schneider Jeremy and Elena Shahom Robert Silverstein and Wanda Olson Marjorie Stephan Susan Luger Associates, Inc. Wai-Man Leurig Libby Varghese Vinoo Varghese Peter and Judi Wasserman

Arts Supporter ($250+) Richard and Carol Alston Noel Anderson and Lashan Browning Austin & Company, Inc. Nina Del Rosario Joan Delaney James and Carol Dillon Richard and Judith Gelade Mark and Leslie Godridge

Thomas and Mary Jane Haher D. Lee and Barbara Hayes Tsuyoshi and Kaori Inoue Loretta Kloda Stuart and Heather Krasna Vijay and Tanja Kumra Steve Leichter and Shari Patrick Len Camber Charitable Trust Carl Lennartson and Susan Arthur Michael and Carolyn Malcolm Gary Mellen Albina Miller and Preston Faro Paul and Linda Mulhauser Amy Nash Northwestern Mutual Foundation Francisco Renta and Marlo Navarro Michael and Karina Rizzi Simon and Elana Shafir Joel Shapiro and Sally Ackerman Davida Sherwood Steven Siegel Donald and Marilyn Silberberg Barry Strongin and Laura Whitman Leslie Thorne and Thomas Casey Peter Ticali Craig and Robin Unterberg Cathy and Chris Weeks Antoine and Michelle Zemor

Program Funder (gifts up to $249) Gregory Abbey Michael Abramson Jacqueline Ament and Nelson Berberena Peter and Laurie Bachmann John and Aimee Bandler James Barbagallo David and Elli Basner Steven and Lauren Beck Joan Beir Robert and Merle Berke-Schlessel Rachel and Mark Berman Brooklyn Bridge Pediatrics, LLP Heidi Broumand Hollis Burridge and Michaela Schwartz Marc Butler Ryan Camareno and Judy Frangie-Camareno Lucinda Cardinal and Daniel Tamkin Freddie Chambers and Paula Steele Philip and Carol Chan Frank Chaney and Ronda Wist Steven and Leslie Chasen David and Linda Chew Sean Chung and Heijoon Chyung Jane Clapp Benjamin and Emily Cohn Joshua Cohn Marsha Cole Paul and Janet Cord Glenn Cox and Alisha Ostacher Cox Michael and Linda Davidoff Christopher Davis and So Lee

Adria De Landri John and Lorraine DelGenio Sheldon and Laurie Dosik Whitney Dosik ’93 Valery and Rita Dronsky Johnny Dwyer and Sarah Magid Audrey Eisenberg Leonard and Nicky Ellis Arlene Falk Cyrille and James Farrell Nuno and Nicola Fernandes Fernando and Dana Ferre Earl Figueroa and Unique Samuel-Figueroa Angelo Fratianni Brian and Dori Friedman Jamey Gambrell Matthew and Petra Gelbart Elyse and Simor Gelman Rena Goldstein Tamara Greeley Erica Harrison Pablo Helguera and Dannielle Tegeder Vincent Herbert and Laurence Verbeke David and Alexis Hill Peter and Lisa Holsberg Doris Howard Howard Jacobson and Kathryn Wolfson Joseph and Geraldine Jordan Gary and Judith Kadi Marco and Mayra Kalisch Anthony Kapp and Danny Ross Tony and Wilma Kapp Jennifer Karol Amanda Kauftheil ‘02 Shelley Kessler Caitlin Klenk Max Kozower and Jane Guttenberg Hari Krishnaswami and Amy Daley Andrew Lambert Julie Lambert David Lasday and Lisa Stern Ben and Wendy Lehmann Allison Lesko and Christopher Walz John Leubsdorf and Lynn Montz Susannah Levine Rebecca Lewin and Morgan Resta Fiarer Jamie Lieber Jane and Richard Liescheidt Joseph and Kay Lindenfeld Bob Maclay and Karen Lundry James Margolin and Nancy Friedman Claudia Marks Anthony and Mary Lou Marotta Bernard McClain and Helaine Worrell Laura McClelland and Dane Joella Shannon McDowell Pamela McKay Yoni Messing ‘99 Theresa and Michael Middlebrooks Felice Miller Baritz

Maria Mitchell Boaz Mourad and Stacey Matthias Melissa Moy Mary Murphy Irungu and Evadne Naantaanbuu Corey and Paul Nascenzi Cindy Nathanson Stiles Ocran Kevin and Doreen Odell Robert Olsen and Susan Hartman-Olsen Emma Pedgrift William and Stephanie Perry Rebecca Phillips Duane Pinder and Brenda Davis Michael and Adina Pitt Cary and Elyse Pollock James Power and Marguerite del Valle Don and Stephanie Rapaport Adonis Rasberry and Melissa Reyes Marie Rice Laura-Ann Robb and Michele Weber Maura Rose and Thom Primer Nathan Rosen and Priva Simon Andrew Rosenbloom Dana Joy Ross Jeffrey Rothman and Nancy Sacks Fredric and Vivienne Rottman Karen Salup Alfonso Sanchez and Yukako Yamazoe Nicholas Santos and Ebony Williams-Santos Kathi Schaeffer Jessica Scovel and Tony Low Athena Shapiro Sherri Shepherd Samuel and Sarah Sidi Rhona Silverbush and Peter Vogelsang Hans and Sally Solmssen Rachel Sosland Rachel Staloff and William Bornander Nicholas Stern and Barbara Samuels Marc and Dikla Strohl Jakiem Swinger and Jessica Cardelario-Swinger Gino Tadiar and Mae Leonardia Susan Thomas and Steven Hutchinson Anne Tuohy and Neil Scriptunas Rachel Vannucci David & Elizabeth Varga Peter Velasquez and Nancy Broadway Michael Weinstein and Chantal Aflalo Samuel Weintraub ‘06 Marjorie and Michael Weiss Erin White Mark and Kylie Witzen Christine Yen Eric and Caroline Yoon Diane Zeitlin Robert and Susan Zohlman

ANNUAL FUND

Alumni Families Gregory Abbey Para Ahilan and Nirilla Anthonimuthu Mary Elizabeth Alexander Noel Anderson and Lashan Browning Vincent Aubrun and Patricia Godoy Peter and Laurie Bachmann James Barbagallo David and Elli Basner Steven and Lauren Beck Joan Beir James and Patricia Bowers G. David Brinton and Janet Mattick Heidi Broumand Hollis Burridge and Michaela Schwartz Freddie Chambers and Paula Steele Philip and Carol Chan Frank Chaney and Ronda Wist David and Linda Chew Sean Chung and Heijoon Chyung Marsha Cole Paul and Janet Cord Nancy Crown and Sam Weisman Brook and C. Zoe Cuddy Christopher Davis and So Lee James and Carol Dillon Sheldon and Laurie Dosik Valery and Rita Dronsky Leonard and Nicky Ellis Coretta Essilfie Nuno and Nicola Fernandes Fernando and Dana Ferre Kevin and Joan Frawley Brian and Dori Friedman Minna Fyer and William Brodsky Jamey Gambrell Matthew and Petra Gelbart Mark and Leslie Godridge Rena Goldstein Tamara Greeley German Guerrero and Kimerly Polak-Guerrero Thomas and Mary Jane Haher

Peter and Margarita Halloran Erica Harrison D. Lee and Barbara Hayes Vincent Herbert and Laurence Verbeke David and Alexis Hill Peter and Lisa Holsberg Howard Jacobson and Kathryn Wolfson Joseph and Geraldine Jordan Gary and Judith Kadi Marco and Mayra Kalisch Michael Katz and Irene Moy Amanda Kauftheil ‘02 Max Kozower and Jane Guttenberg Hari Krishnaswami and Amy Daley Vijay and Tanja Kumra Andrew Lambert Julie Lambert David Lasday and Lisa Stern Gerald Lathon and Sandra Wells Ben and Wendy Lehmann Steve Leichter and Shari Patrick Carl Lennartson and Susan Arthur John Leubsdorf and Lynn Montz Susannah Levine Tongwei Liu and Julia Tung Bob Maclay and Karen Lundry Michael and Carolyn Malcolm James Margolin and Nancy Friedman Claudia Marks Eugene and Laura Mazzaro Bernard McClain and Helaine Worrell Gary Mellen Yoni Messing ‘99 Christopher and Deborah Milite Maria Mitchell Boaz Mourad and Stacey Matthias Jim and Sandra Moy Paul and Linda Mulhauser Kevin and Doreen Odell Kerry O’Donnell Adebayo and Amelia Ogunlesi

Robert Olsen and Susan Hartman-Olsen Alan and Leslie Pearson Duane Pinder and Brenda Davis Michael and Adina Pitt Cary and Elyse Pollock James Power and Marguerite del Valle Don and Stephanie Rapaport Adonis Rasberry and Melissa Reyes Ira and Paula Resnick Michael and Karina Rizzi Laura-Ann Robb and Michele Weber Al Roker and Deborah Roberts Maura Rose and Thom Primer Nathan Rosen and Priva Simon Andrew Rosenbloom Fredric and Vivienne Rottman Nicholas Santos and Ebony Williams-Santos Joshua Sapan and Ann Foley Kathi Schaeffer Lane Schaffer and Karen Rabinowicz Mark and Minna Schneider Sherri Shepherd Samuel and Sarah Sidi Rhona Silverbush and Peter Vogelsang Robert Silverstein and Wanda Olson James and Marilyn Simons Jonathan Spears and Emily Stutz Ray and Kelly Spitzley Nicholas Stern and Barbara Samuels Marc and Dikla Strohl Barry Strongin and Laura Whitman Gino Tadiar and Mae Leonardia Craig and Robin Unterberg Peter Velasquez and Nancy Broadway Michael Weinstein and Chantal Aflalo Samuel Weintraub ‘06 Eric and Caroline Yoon Paula Zahn Antoine and Michelle Zemor

Current & Former Staff Richard and Carol Alston Jacqueline Ament and Nelson Berberena Rachel and Mark Berman Patrick Brune and Fred Greenblatt Jane Clapp Libby Davenport Nina Del Rosario Audrey Eisenberg Anthony Kapp and Danny Ross Caitlin Klenk Alison and John Lankenau

Allison Lesko and Christopher Walz Rebecca Lewin and Morgan Resta Fiarer Jane and Richard Liescheidt Laura McClelland and Dane Joella Shannon McDowell Albina Miller and Preston Faro Melissa Moy Emma Pedgrift Marie Rice Jessica Scovel and Tony Low Rachel Sosland

Rachel Staloff and William Bornander Jakiem Swinger and Jessica Cardelario-Swinger Susan Thomas and Steven Hutchinson Leslie Thorne and Tom Casey Anne Tuohy and Neil Scriptunas Rachel Vannucci Cathy and Chris Weeks Erin White Christine Yen Diane Zeitlin

Corporations & Foundations Austin & Company, Inc. Bank of America Benevity Community Impact Fund Brooklyn Bridge Pediatrics, LLP Con Edison Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation Diego R. and Vincent D. Visceglia Foundation Edelman Financial Services Goldman Sachs Ira M. Resnick Foundation John R. and Sherry B. Cohn Philanthropic Fund Joyce P. and Diego R. Visceglia Foundation Len Camber Charitable Trust Lever Manufacturing Corporation Marilyn and James Simons Charitable Fund McLeod Blue Sky Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation, Inc. Network For Good Northwestern Mutual Foundation Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Penquin Random House Randa Foundation Realogy Charitable Foundation Select Equity Group, L.P. Simons Foundation Sony Corporatiom of American Stratton Charitable Foundation Susan Luger Associates, Inc. The Bloc Truist U.S. Bank Corp YourCause, LLC

ANNUAL FUND

Consecutive Year Donors 15 Consecutive Years or more

10 Consecutive Years or more

Mary Elizabeth Alexander Jacqueline Ament and Nelson Berberena Vincent Aubrun and Patricia Godoy G. David Brinton and Janet Mattick David and Linda Chew Daniel and Alice Cunningham Thomas and Mary Jane Haher Howard Jacobson and Kathryn Wolfson Alison and John Lankenau Jane and Richard Liescheidt Claudia Marks Gary Mellen Albina Miller and Preston Faro Alan and Leslie Pearson Duane Pinder and Brenda Davis Barry Strongin and Laura Whitman Leslie Thorne and Thomas Casey Peter and Judi Wasserman

Heidi Broumand Nancy Crown and Sam Weisman Brook and C. Zoe Cuddy Steven and Shelley Faro Anthony Gruppuso and Doreena Marano Gruppuso Peter and Margarita Halloran Ira M. Resnick Foundation Joel and Alissa Isaacson Michael Katz and Irene Moy Len Camber Charitable Trust Michael Gostigian and Sharon Monplaisir Christopher and Deborah Milite Maria Mitchell Ozier Muhammad and Lisa Redd Michael and Adina Pitt Cary and Elyse Pollock Al Roker and Deborah Roberts Andrew Rosenbloom Mark and Minna Schneider Ray and Kelly Spitzley Marc and Dikla Strohl Eric and Caroline Yoon

5 Consecutive Years or more Para Ahilan and Nirilla Anthonimuthu Donna Assumma Peter and Laurie Bachmann Paul and Gail Bichler James and Kathleen Bowers Todd Bressi and Amy Lempert Freddie Chambers and Paula Steele Paul Chew and Bindia Malhotra Lauren and Craig Cohen Marsha Cole Paul and Janet Cord Nina Del Rosario Johnny Dwyer and Sarah Magid Leonard and Nicky Ellis Earl Figueroa and Unique Samuel-Figueroa Seth Freeman and Carolyn Barker Brian and Dori Friedman Minna Fyer and William Brodsky Matthew and Petra Gelbart Ted and Christine Gerstein Daniel and Beverly Green Heidi Green Erica Harrison Mauricio Hidalgo and Rosario Samperio-Hidalgo Gary and Judith Kadi Avtar and Salinee Kang Jay Kim and SoJin Bae Robert King and Anne Davis Max Kozower and Jane Guttenberg Hari Krishnaswami and Amy Daley Andrew Lambert Julie Lambert

Rebecca Lewin and Morgan Resta Fiarer Joseph and Kay Lindenfeld Tongwei Liu and Julia Tung Dorothea Moore Kevin and Doreen Odell Kerry Oâ€™Donnell Nischal and Aline Pai Adonis Rasberry and Melissa Reyes Ron and Liat Raz Francisco Renta and Marlo Navarro Laura-Ann Robb and Michele Weber Jason and Heidi Rosenfarb Nicholas Santos and Ebony Williams-Santos Lane Schaffer and Karen Rabinowicz Maurice Shalah and Yoko Tajimi Samuel and Sarah Sidi Mark Silberberg and Tracy Butler Robert Silverstein and Wanda Olson Hayward and Barbara Smith Hans and Sally Solmssen Rachel Sosland Rachel Staloff and William Bornander David and Kate Stephan Marjorie Stephan Stratton Charitable Foundation Andrew and Suzanne Taub Peter Ticali Craig and Robin Unterberg Vincent Visceglia and Caroline Russo Visceglia Cathy and Chris Weeks Lois Whitman

In Memoriam Gifts In Memory of Eleanor Avedon Rebecca Phillips In Memory of Jeroma Carubia Albina Miller and Preston Faro

In Memory of Joseph Aguece Albina Miller and Preston Faro Daniel Miller and Vita Milller In Memory of Rita Lipis Congregation Rosh Pinah

Commemorative Gifts In Honor of Eliott Adler Dana Joy Ross In Honor of Julie Bandler Robert Taub In Honor of Michael Berrin Zachary and Arna Zohlman In Honor of Corinne Bilerman Elyse and Simor Gelman In Honor of Jake Bilerman Elyse and Simor Gelman In Honor of Tiago Caravia-Perry Michael Abramson In Honor of Tom Casey Arnhold Foundation Christopher and Deborah Milite In Honor of Emmy Holliday Jennifer Karol Meredith & Peter Kosann Zachary and Arna Zohlman In Honor of Ronnie Isenberg Mark and Kylie Witzen

In Honor of Albina Miller Cathy and Chris Weeks Christopher and Deborah Milite In Honor of Barbara Morris Chevra Kadisha Alfonso Sanchez and Yukako Yamazoe In Honor of Alan and Leslie Pearson Bruce and Lauren Bendell In Honor of Lucas Rizzi Michael and Karina Rizzi In Honor of Nick Roker Al Roker and Deborah Roberts In Honor of Joshua Shahom Zachary and Arna Zohlman In Honor of Alex Stephan Marjorie Stephan In Honor of Leslie Thorne Arnhold Foundation Cathy and Chris Weeks Christopher and Deborah Milite Laura Thorne

In Honor of Milton Klein Sam and Katie Holliday

In Honor of Ethan Weiss John R. and Sherry B. Cohn Philanthropic Fund Jewish Federation of Greater Pennslyvania

In Honor of Finn McDaid Pamela McKay

In Honor of Ani Whitesell Pamela Jacobson

30 YEARS OF PARKSIDE

The Parkside School community gathered on Thursday, November 16 at Arena to celebrate the schoolâ€™s 30th anniversary. It was a night like no other, an 80s/90s themed dance party with raucous performances by The Dance Cartel, remarks from Al Roker, and a moving video commemorating Parksideâ€™s rich history. More than 200 members of our community came together to raise funds for new outdoor play and learning spaces for our students. The event raised more than $265,000 and enabled the construction of a new outdoor play terrace on the third floor.

We thank the following volunteers and donors for their vision and generosity. Your support has made the long-time dream of additional outdoor play space for our students a reality.

30th Anniversary Committee Co-Chairs

Special Thanks

Jenny and Jon Steingart Shaun and Blair Rose

Mellissa Gelade Heidi Green Photography Vincent Herbert and Laurence Verbeke Craig Kabrhel Jonny Lennon Le Pain Quotidien Lisa Redd Al Roker Francine Silberstein Natalie Silva The Bloc The Dance Cartel

Committee Members Mark and Leslie Godridge Max Kozower and Jane Guttenberg Alissa and Joel Isaacson Maria Mitchell Alan and Leslie Pearson Lane Schaffer and Karen Rabinowicz Ira and Puala Resnick Vincent Visceglia and Caroline Russo Visceglia Barry Strongin and Laura Whitman Vincent Herbert and Laurence Verbeke

Benefactors Groove is in the Heart

The Right Stuff

($15,000+)

($2,500+)

Robert and Eleanor Cayre Jon and Jenny Steingart

Vincent Aubrun and Patricia Godoy Lucinda Cardinal and Daniel Tamkin Ethan and Jenna Dabbs Thomas Delaney and Patrick Mullin Mark and Leslie Godridge Peter and Margarita Halloran Joel and Alissa Isaacson Max Kozower and Jane Guttenberg Maxwell Jacobs, Inc. Law Offices of Regina Skyer Eugene and Laura Mazzaro Richard and Amy McDaid Alan and Leslie Pearson Catherine Petrello Al Roker and Deborah Roberts Ray and Kelly Spitzley

You Spin Me Roud ($10,000+) Ira and Puala Resnick

30 YEARS OF PARKSIDE

Patrons Mary Elizabeth Alexander Marc and Elaine Altholz Jacqueline Ament and Nelson Berberena Johan and Megan Andersen Anonymous Arnhold Foundation Donna Assumma Austin & Company, Inc. Peter and Laurie Bachmann Barclays Lewis and Lauri Barbanel Robin Baum Joan Beir Bruce and Lauren Bendell Sandra Berg Barbara and John Bergquist Stuart and Dina Berrin Paul and Gail Bichler Michael and Corinne Bilerman Laurence Blau Elizabeth Brenzel Todd Bressi and Amy Lempert G. David Brinton and Janet Mattick Heidi Broumand Jerry and Amy Bruggeman Brad and Ashley Carlin Thomas Casey and Leslie Thorne Freddie Chambers and Paula Steele Philip and Carol Chan Paul Chew and Bindia Malhotra The Churchill School & Center Susan Cohen Arthur Cordero Glenn Cox and Alisha Ostacher Cox Leslie Crowe Brook and C. Zoe Cuddy Daniel and Alice Cunningham John and Erin Dalton Rachel Dansky Libby Davenport Adria De Landri Samantha Dean Nina Del Rosario Hristian Diamandiev an Idania Varillas Mary DiPerna Nicolas and Masayo Douglas Arnaldo D’Urso and Walter Leo Mora Harry and Suzanne Engel Coretta Essilfie Lisa Faro Steven and Shelley Faro Robert and Anna Franch Rebecca Frank Angelo Fratianni

We extend a very special thanks to the Cayre Family. Their leadership support of this project has made our dreams of new outdoor play space a reality.

Minna Fyer and William Brodsky Stacy Garston Richard and Judith Gelade Sima Gerber Ted and Christine Gerstein Susan Glickstern Michael Gostigian and Sharon Monplaisir Heidi Green Anthony Gruppuso and Doreena Marano Gruppuso Thomas and Mary Jane Haher Maya Handwerk David and Alexis Hill Rachel Hoffman Sam and Katie Holliday David and Lindsey Huntley Howard Jacobson and Kathryn Wolfson Pamela Jacobson Frederick Johnson and Seran Lee-Johnson Gary and Judith Kadi Nareg and Marlene Kalaydjian Avtar and Salinee Kang Anthony Kapp and Danny Ross Gerald Karikari and Barbara Smith Lisa Karlin and Jim Kunen Susan Kerschbaumer Jay Kim and SoJin Bae Robert King and Anne Davis Milton and Heidi Klein Janice and Bob Koch Courtney Kornblum Peter and Meredith Kosann James and Eileen Krach Hari Krishnaswami and Amy Daley Julie Lambert Alison and John Lankenau JoAnn Lee Len Camber Charitable Trust Jane and Richard Liescheidt Bob Maclay and Karen Lundry Jon and Sharmee Mah Judith and Jon Marshall Ivan Martinez and Patty Adams Martinez Marcia McCabe Christopher and Deborah Milite Albina Miller and Preston Faro Daniel and Vita Miller Alexis Mintz Maria Mitchell Dina Monte Barbara and David Morris

Conrad Mselle and Elizabeth Browne Corey and Paul Nascenzi Ryan and Tracey Nash Declan and Denise O’Dea Kerry O’Donnell Olympian Health & Fitness, LLC Jamifel Pacheco Nischal and Aline Pai Katherine Palma Parkside Parent Association William and Stephanie Perry Michael Plevener Randa Foundation Charles and Hilary Reyl Michael and Karina Rizzi Maura Rose and Thom Primer Shaun and Blair Rose Jason and Heidi Rosenfarb Jeffrey Rothman and Nancy Sacks Mara Safra David Salsberg and Laura Tagliareni Alfonso Sanchez and Yukako Yamazoe Joshua Sapan and Ann Foley Lane Schaffer and Karen Rabinowicz Jacquiline Scher Maurice Shalah and Yoko Tajimi Paul Siegel and Melissa Gelade Mark Silberberg and Tracy Butler Nadav and Francine Silberstein Natalie Silva Andor Skotnes and Teresa Meade Darren Skotnes Hayward and Barbara Smith Ricky Spike Barry Strongin and Laura Whitman Chris Sun and Deanna Song Rob Tannenbaum and Gabriela Shelley Rachel and Joshua Teitcher Veli Topkara and Fardina Malik Newton and Helene Troum Craig and Robin Unterberg Michael Weinstein and Chantal Aflalo Matthew and Joanna Weiss Zvi Weisstuch Will Whitesell and Felicia La Forgia Lois Whitman Amanda Wiener Eric and Caroline Yoon Corbin and Andria Younger Robert and Susan Zohlman Zachary and Arna Zohlman

30 YEARS OF PARKSIDE

Facebook Fundraising We extend a very special thank you to to the members of our community, and their friends and supporters, who launched campaigns on behalf of Parkside through Facebook. Our first year of fundraising on social media raised more than $6,460.

Jeremy Alster

Marlene Kalaydjian

Jeremy’s Fundraiser for The Parkside School

Marlene’s Birthday Fundraiser

Judy Frangie-Camareno

Heidi Bonilla Cindy Chen Clarissa Davila Jude Farrell Melissa Givey Rebecca Haredy Nareg Kalaydjian Emily Pupa Michael Reynolds Joe Savarese Nadia Terbeche Venise Williams Angela Yeh

Judy’s Fundraiser for The Parkside School

Patty Adams Martinez

Barbara Alster Zack Alster Rolando Alvarez Mayda Clarke Jon Greif Eric Jay Pamela Sandonato Marcia Tanzman Laurie Weiss-Topal Barbara Wolfe

Lisa Feldman Judy Frangie-Camareno Spring Hofeldt Gabriella Mabb Beata Takahashi Harvey Vedder

Rebecca Hornstein Rebecca’s Birthday Fundraiser Dria Balloch Law Alex Berg Marc Berman TwoFish Catamaran Nancy Chase Gena Cheng Asma Dilawari Mariam Dilawari Albert Garcia Elizabeth Goel Sara Holland Rebecca Hornstein Tanya Klowden Laura LaVelle Nina Leeds Kelley MacDonald Sidney Majalya Debra Mashek Danna McKay Frank Raffaele Shiri Reznik Will Weisser Diana Wu

Patty’s Fundraiser for The Parkside School William Adams Giselle Crow Martha Crow Adam Gross Marlene Kalaydjian Duane Kaschak Mary Martel

Stephanie Perry Stephanie’s Fundraiser for The Parkside School Michele Adornato Christina Bobrowsky Lorie DiVuolo Tawanda Duck Saida Fernandez Daisy Flores Darren Goldberg Katie Holliday Janice Howze Jennifer Jones Stacy Larson Stephanie Perry Julie Pongos Anita Rao Marco Rodriguez Fern Wakneen

Liat Raz Liat’s Birthday Fundraiser Sarah Ahmed Rich Brown Neda Meier Penny Meredith Tommy Orpaz Daniel Ranells Liat Raz Cliff Smith

Lisa Sara Redd I’m Donating My Birthday to The Parkside School Cynthia Millman Kathryn Wolfson

Rob Tannenbaum I’m Donating My Birthday to The Parkside School Ruth S. Barrett Anne Bisenius Leslie Chernak Erin Clermont Maggie Dugan Ilsa Enomoto Russell Fine Patti Galluzzi Holly Gleason Jonathan Groff David Handelman Claudia Heyman Jack Isquith Paul Kiely Felix Lau Angus MacDonald Craig Marks Mame McCutchin Brendan O’Neill Catherine Rademacher Julie Robichaux Lauren Schneider Prager Steve Smith Diane Sorcher Dan VB Lynne Volkman Anna Wiener Mark Yarm

Leslie Thorne Leslie’s Birthday Fundraiser Patrick Brune Miriam Burrows Renee Conrad Alison Dale Nicky Ellis Line Haddad Corey Nascenzi Ren Rose Kathi Schaeffer

OTHER GIVING

Barry Strongin Gregory Thorne Laura Thorne Kimberly Whitney Kathryn Wolfson

Peter Ticali Pete Ticaliâ€™s Birthday Fundraiser Jirina Ribbens Cheryl Hall Christine Hall Anthony Kapp Dan Ticali

Libby Varghese Libbyâ€™s Fundraiser for The Parkside School Juby Babu Rita Chugani Katie Holliday Vivin Mattamana Jason Patience Dee Richardson Ropa Sakaria ChillyWilly Wu Shirley Yee

Art Department Albina Miller and Preston Faro

Giving Week Sande Baum Jillian Blazi Valerie Bruno Olynyk Marsha Cole Judy Frangie-Camareno Christine Hall Pablo Helguera Jesse Huwer Anthony Kapp Cathy Lankenau-Weeks Whitney Lynn Amy Mc Daid Wendi Paster Leslie Thorne

General Donations Amazon Smile Foundation Book Culture Johan and Megan Andersen Chevra Kadisha - Taharath Jacob Isaac Congregation Rosh Pinah Fairway Community Partners Spinzo Corporation / NY Jets

Gifts-In-Kind C. P. Yang Design Lithogrqaphers, Inc Seth Freeman and Carolyn Barker Vincent Herbert and Laurence Verbeke Benoit and Jazmin Massey Shaun and Blair Rose

Yearbook Parkside Parent Association

PARENT ASSOCIATION

A Message from the PA The Parkside Parents Association (PA) serves as a conduit for parent involvement in the school. Throughout the year, the PA organizes many various events, which serve a dual purpose of fundraising for the Annual Fund as well as student and parent fun. Parents got involved this year in a myriad of ways. From being Class Reps, to biking at our Swerve spin event, to boogying down on the dance floor at the 30th Anniversary Benefit, parents took the opportunity to show up and show out for Parkside! A huge thank you to everyone who got involved over the past year! Before the year even began, the PA put together a “family photo book,” which included names, ages, photos, and fun facts about every Parkside family. This was a great way to put names to faces, and to help us learn more about the people in our school community. In September of 2017, we welcomed 12 new families to Parkside, hosting all of them at the New Parent Cocktail Party. New parents, parent buddies, Parkside staff, and the Board of Directors all enjoyed socializing at a lovely soiree hosted by Bindia Malhotra, mother of Simeon Chew ’18. The PA was proud to support Parkside’s 30th Anniversary Benefit at Arena NYC in November. Since Parkside was founded in 1986, it proved fitting that parents, alumni, staff, and friends came together for an 80s party! Dressed to the nines in 80s garb, we danced the night away. It was inspirational to see so many in our community come together to help raise funds for the school’s new outdoor play terrace. Just two weeks later, the PA hosted our annual Book Fair at Book Culture, who donated 25% of all proceeds back to school. Over the 4 days of the fair, each class got to visit Book Culture and pick out their own books. The festivities included a fun cocktail party for parents, and, all in all, more than $1,770 was raised for Parkside and parents enhanced our classroom and library collections by purchasing a variety of new books for the school. No rest for the weary! Just a week later, Parkside was transformed into a winter wonderland for the annual Holiday party. Students and their families enjoyed a magic show, arts and crafts projects, a photo booth, a tattoo artist, a face painter, and more! Everyone had a blast! In early 2018, we worked off those holiday pounds at our 4th annual Swerve for Parkside spinning event. Through bike sales and raffle tickets, we raised $7,437 for Parkside. A special thanks to the Parkside teachers who showed us how it’s done! In March, we hosted the Spring Auction once again at the Bryant Park Grill. Bidding was fast and furious on over 180 items, including fabulous artwork by the students that was the highlight of the live auction. The event grossed $101,260 in support of Parksides art and movement programs, which include music, drama, art, library, gym and yoga. Other highlights of the spring were the New Parent breakfast and the Staff Appreciation Party. The Parkside PA also worked throughout the year on various other initiatives, like coordinating parent volunteers, treats for monthly Parkside staff meetings, and two very well attended Dads’ events. We thank everyone who played a role in the Parent Association’s success this year. We are proud to be part of such a caring community of parents. Katie Holliday, President Corinne Bilerman, Vice President Melissa Gelade, Vice President Jon Mah, Treasurer

“Denim & Diamonds” Spring Auction Support of our spring auction allows for our students to pursue learning in their areas of strength, to acquire tools and strategies to progress in their areas of challenge, and to develop respect and understanding for themselves and others. All funds raised benefitted the Arts and Movement Program, which includes music, library, art, drama, yoga and physical education.

Auction Co-Chairs

Volunteers

Linda Davidoff Bindia Malhotra

Thank you to the following parents, alumni and staff who solicited donations for the auction: