WELCOME TO PORTLEDGE! 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR
Getting Involved
Special Events
The Portledge Fund
VOLUNTEERING
SAVE THE DATE
GIVING
WWW.PORTLEDGE.ORG
GETTING INVOLVED... PORTLEDGE SCHOOL thrives because its parent body is dedicated to enriching our children's educational experience and creating a positive school community. There are many ways to get involved in the daily life of our school that will allow you to become more connected to school life. Immersing yourself into the community will give you deeper insight into the lives of your children and will introduce you to fellow parents.
THE PARENTS ASSOCIATION Every parent is a member! The Parents Association (PA) plays an integral role at Portledge, facilitating communication between the school and parents, promoting volunteerism, and encouraging parental involvement in the Portledge community. Join us at each of our Parents Association meetings to hear from speakers about a variety of topics and connect with other parents. Division lead curriculum evenings, Back to School nights, and a parent education series offer important information about your child's education. New parent receptions and Division Head Parent Coffees are held for parents to better understand Portledge's curriculum, philosophy, and major initiatives and offer opportunities to meet other members of the Portledge community.
SPECIAL EVENTS
(VISIT WWW.PORTLEDGE.ORG/CALENDAR FOR EVENTS AND CALENDAR UPDATES)
PARENTS ASSOCIATION MEETINGS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 8:45 AM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 7PM TUESDAY, MAY 12, 8:45AM
PEP RALLY & FOUNDERS DAY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
PORTLEDGE BOOK CLUB THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 & THURSDAY, APRIL 2
CHAMPIONS FOR CHARITY® THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8
PORTLEDGE BENEFIT FRIDAY, APRIL 3
FACULTY & STAFF APPRECIATION FRIDAY, MAY 1
VOLUNTEERS
2019-2020 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE PARENTS ASSOCIATION President Melissa Halpern Executive Vice President Tiffany Terranova VP of Communications Shari Staiano VP of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Ayesha Brantley Lower School VP Jami Friedman Middle School VP Maria Zografos Upper School VP Becky Schamis Class Parents Pre - Nursery Angelica Van Pelt ‘06 Nursery Zoë Schwam Pre - K Jessica Chitty Kindergarten Jenni Lynn
Portledge School is governed by its own Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees focuses on three areas critical to the success of Portledge: it selects, evaluates, and supports the Head of School, to whom it delegates authority to manage the school; it develops broad institutional policies that guide the Head in running the school, and it is accountable for the well being of the school.
First Grade Vanessa & Javier Cruz
Eleventh Grade Toni Bardong Frances Calleo
Second Grade Deena Mehta
Twelfth Grade Michelle Ort
Third Grade Kate Meier
Special Events/ Programs Chair(s)
Fourth Grade Paula Ligotti
Benefit Chair TBD
Fifth Grade Andrea Carlsen Tiffany Palagonia
Founders Day Sharon Cleary Maria Gray
President Maryellen Mooney
Sixth Grade Marie Bahnik
Champions for Charity® Mona Sanveren
Treasurer Donald D. Wilson
Seventh Grade Lindsey Allen Eighth Grade Sima Carnevale Kim Leonard Ninth Grade Halley Bodian Cindy Neugebauer Tenth Grade Gwen Kugler Rey Mostafavi
Portledge Dads' Den Carl Huber '99 Inter-School Exchange Maria Zografos
Vice President Lindsey Barnett
Secretary Claude A. Bahnik ’90 Donna Burke Susan Foley Joel Friedman Peter Guo Jamal Haughton Joshua Kugler Dana Pagilara David Schamis Lisa Warren
VOLUNTEERING Serving as a parent volunteer is vital to enriching your child's education. You can serve your school in many ways: chaperoning on field trips, helping with school plays, festivals and other cultural events, working with the Parents Association, and assisting with special events, such as Founders Day and the Portledge Benefit. Together we can make a difference for the good of our children. Visit www.portledge.org/parents for more information about getting involved.
FINANCES TUITION Portledge School's financial structure is based on the traditional independent school model where tuition is kept as low as possible, and the budget shortfall is funded by annual giving, auction, and other special events. Average Cost per Student...................................................................$32,280 Average Tuition per Student...................................................................$26,131
The Difference Between Average Tuition & Average Cost per Student ....................................$6,149
THE PORTLEDGE FUND What is The Portledge Fund? The Portledge Fund is the cornerstone of all our fundraising efforts. It is the "gift every year" that Portledge counts on from our family - current parents, grandparents, past parents, alumni, trustees, faculty - to help underwrite the cost of our expenses. The Portledge Fund makes up the difference between the revenue provided by tuition and the actual expense of running the school.
LEVELS OF GIVING
What Does The Portledge Fund Make Possible? A life-changing education A talented and diverse student body Faculty who inspire and educate the thinkers and doers who will impact tomorrow A dynamic campus culture defined by academics, service, athletics, and the arts The maintenance and enhancement of our beautiful campus
Directors Society................................................$10,000+
What is the Goal of The Portledge Fund? We strive to reach 100% parent participation. Tuition covers approximately 85% of what it actually costs to educate each student. It costs an additional $6,000 per student to balance the budget. Why Should I Participate? Your participation in The Portledge Fund is crucial. To meet our financial goals, we rely on each and every gift, no matter the size. Gifts range in size from $25 to $25,000. Your support tells Portledge that you believe in our mission. Through annual giving, you can express your philanthropic commitment to Portledge.
Benefactor Donors Founders Society............................................... $25,000+ Head of School Society................................................$15,000+
Towers Society ................................................ $5,000+ Deans Society ................................................ $2,500+
LEVELS OF GIVING
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