Saint Mary School, Ridgefield - Annual Report 2016 2017

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Annual Report 2016-2017 www.smsridgefield.org

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FACULTY & STAFF ADMINISTRATION

MIDDLE SCHOOL FACULTY

Principal Mrs. Anna O’Rourke Assistant Principal

Campus Ministry / Grade 6 Homeroom

Mrs. Elizabeth Manno Administrative Assistant Mrs. Monica Harron School Nurse Ms. Linda Silvers Business Manager Mr. Anthony Rowella Bookkeeper Mrs. Ann Marie Sheldon Director of Advancement Mrs. Amy Dowding

Ms. Kathy Backus English / Language Arts / Grade 7 Homeroom Ms. Jennifer Kasinskas Spanish / Grade 8 Homeroom Mrs. Elizabeth Manno Science Mrs. Jeanette Thompson Social Studies Ms. Jennifer Gallo Mathematics Mrs. Christine Bucciero Ms. Elizabeth Nesbitt Mrs. AnneMarie Richards

PRESCHOOL FACULTY

French

Lead Teacher PK-3’s

Mrs. Julie Buttrick

Mrs. Cathy Betesh Mrs. Amanda Kennedy Mrs. Carolyn Swan Assistant Teacher PK-3’s

Art K-8

Mrs. Jacqueline Andry

Mrs. Lisa Smith

Mrs. Tracy Hoerdemann

Art Preschool

Mrs. Doreen Lodigiani

Mrs. Jeanette Campo

Lead Teacher PK-4’s

Music

Mrs. Tara Chila

Mr. Dan Fox

Mrs. Tricia Misurelli

Technology Integrator

Mrs. Nancy Szilagyi

Mrs. Carolanne Kane

Assistant Teacher PK-4’s

Spanish PK-5

Mrs. Alison Brown

Mrs. Kathy Wein

Mrs. Sharon Camillo

French K-5

Mrs. Lisa LeFebvre

Mrs. Julie Buttrick

Lead Teacher TK

Physical Education

Mrs. Jennifer Santangelo

Mr. Trevor Munoz

Assistant Teacher TK

Library TK-4

Ms. Meghan O’Leary

Mrs. Amanda Kennedy

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FACULTY

Science Enrichment K-5

Kindergarten Mrs. Joanne Seavy Kindergarten Assistant

Religion Grades 4-5 Ms. Kathy Backus Learning Specialists

Grade 1

Ms. Elizabeth Nesbitt

Mrs. Jody Lampasso

Mrs. AnneMarie Richards

Grade 1 Assistant

Admin Support

Mrs. Karol Santiago

Mrs. Wendy Harco

Mrs. Rebecca Gallagher Grade 3 Mrs. Ann O’Leary Grade 4 Ms. Taylor Hicks Grade 5 ANNUAL REPORT

Mrs. Jeanette Thompson

Mrs. Jean Lombardo

Grade 2

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SPECIALTY TEACHERS

Ms. Laura Richards

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

- Proverbs 22:6

MISSION STATEMENT Saint Mary School is committed to academic excellence, a strong faith

SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD The School Advisory Board is under the authority of the Diocese of Bridgeport, and will provide the leadership to foster an environment which provides underlying Catholic values, long term strategic planning and financial stability Our Principal remains directly responsible for the school’s curriculum, programs, and personnel. The School Advisory Board advises the Principal in the school’s strategic planning, finance, facilities, marketing and development

based education, and a nurturing community environment where

2016-2017 SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD Mrs. Elizabeth Eckardt / Chair Mrs. Anna O’Rourke / Principal Monsignor Bronkiewicz / Pastor

students thrive intellectually, spiritually, and socially.

Mrs. Tracy Hoerdemann / HSA President Mr. John Butala Mrs. Danielle Edwardson Mrs. Liz Manno Mrs. Beth O’Brien Mrs. Vivian Robert

STUDENT MISSION STATEMENT Work Hard, Be Kind, and Smile!

Mr. Kevin Smith Mr. David Whitehouse

HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION BOARD The Home School Association is the parent body charged with enriching our children’s school experience through many family and faculty events throughout the year. Every parent at Saint Mary School is a member of the Home School Association.

2016-2017 HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION BOARD Mrs. Tracy Hoerdemann / President Mrs. Stephanie Prezioso / Vice President Mrs. Liz Carrozza / Secretary Mrs. Danielle Scesa / Treasurer

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From Our Principal Therefore, take these words of mine into your heart and soul. Bind them on your arm as a sign, and let them be as a pendant on your forehead.

Teach them to your

children, speaking of them when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you get up .

- Deuteronomy 11:18-19

Dear Parents, Alumni, and Friends of Saint Mary School Ridgefield,

I am delighted to share with you the 2016-2017 Annual Report for Saint Mary School, Ridgefield. As you know, the three cornerstones of the Saint Mary School mission are academics, faith, and community. As we celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the reopening of our school this year, I was and remain especially grateful to our community. We are here today because of the vision of a pastor, the faith of a small group of families, and the generosity of people who believed in Catholic education.

That generosity continues today! Through your support of the 2016-2017 Annual Fund, we have funded a new Spanish curriculum for Middle

School students, have outfitted a new PK-4’s classroom, purchased two Q-ball wireless microphones, removed a wall to enlarge a 3rd floor classroom, piloted flexible seating in many classrooms, sponsored a theater production for elementary students, provided funding for a revamped school website to be launched in 2018. In addition, we closed our operating gap and made staff appreciation awards.

Thank you.

Financial support is just one of the ways you help us further the mission of SMS. Your volunteer hours are responsible for so many special events and efforts that are an integral part of our community, such as Trunk or Treat, the Father Daughter Dance, Mother Son Bowling, the Golf Outing and Gala, the list goes on and on!

I am so proud of our students and our school, but recognize that we must not rest on our laurels. Our major initiative for the 2017-2018 school year is a comprehensive strategic plan, that will build upon our tradition of educating students in a faithfilled environment yet will present an innovative and inspirational vision for the future. This collaborative initiative will rely on the contributions of many, and I would like to thank you in advance for your participation.

While much has changed in the past 20 years, one thing that remains the same is our reliance on our community. Thank you, once again, for your continued support!

Blessings and peace,

Anna O’Rourke Principal

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ANNUAL REPORT

Year at a Glance AUTUMN Ice Cream Social Back to School Golf Outing Trunk or Treat Veterans’ Day Praise and Thanksgiving

WINTER Christmas Pageant Midterms Middle School Breakfast Father Daughter Dance Catholic Schools Week Talent Show Mother Son Bowling

SPRING Read Across America Living Stations of the Cross Track STEM Fair Heritage Night May Crowning Wax Museum Spring Concert Art Show World Language Expo

EARLY SUMMER States Fair Field Day School Play Finals Dunk Tank Day Graduation

Gala ANNUAL REPORT

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Making a Difference Volunteers are a vital part of much of what we do at Saint Mary School. Listed below are some of the many ways our families contributed their time and talents during the 2016-2017 school year to the benefit of our community. Thank you to all!

Dayan Anandappa Sherry Anandappa Janette Basham Justine Baum Chandra Beaulac Dawn Bell Dennis Bell Christopher Benn

Michelle Flug Cullen

American Heritage Girls

Kerri Ann Benn

Cynthia Danial

Annual Fund Committee

Norma Bernard

Shannon Dickson

Art Show Prep

MaryEllen Donovan

Box top Coordinator Christmas Card Stuffers

Amy Dowding

Class Parents

Tamara Douglas

Cub Scout/Boy Scouts

Bridget Dunleavy

Father Daughter Dance Committee

Danielle Edwardson

Gala Committee

Jose Escalera

Carmen Escalera

Garden of Kindness

Doug Esposito

Girl Scouts

Farah Fehring

Golf Outing Committee

Julie Fiegoli

Home School Association Board

Rebecca Gallagher

Library Volunteers Memorial Day Parade Open House Ambassadors Reading Group Leaders

Claire Bevington Alison Brown

School Advisory Board

Susie Buffam

Scholastic Book Fairs

Nicole Burke

Senior Luncheons

Sean Burke

Stop & Shop A+ Coordinator

John Butala

Talent Show

Danielle Cannella

Track Coaches

Allison Carballo

Trunk or Treat

Kristin Carlesi

Yearbook Young Writers’ Workshop 5

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John Carrozza Liz Carrozza

Our Volunteers Tehri Gasparinni

Jose Ignacio Luzarraga

Anne Greenleaf

Monica Massucci

John Greenleaf

Margaret Flynn Martin

Kimberly Hadermayer Diana Hanel Wendy Harco Tracy Heese Tracey Hoerdemann

Meghan McCaughey Veronica McNicholas Jennifer Mitchell John Mitchell Rula Msays Stacey Mullins Tricia Nelson Danielle Nickles Beth O’Brien Anna Pizzo Stephanie Prezioso Rachel Quinn Maria Raduazzo Michael Raduazzo Elaine Ridgdill Scott Robert Vivian Robert Danielle Scesa Laura Schmidt

Edyta Kalbfus Jennifer Kerr Julie Kimbrough Jennifer Kinford Jami-Lyn Kotula Dawn Hood-Lopes

Gina Spahn Mary Tappan Jeanette Thompson Jim Tulipani Danielle Verrilli Dana Weneck Spencer Weneck Chad Wertmann Danielle Wertmann Meg Whitbeck Cynthia Whitehouse David Whitehouse Andrea Wolf Robert Wolf

Nicole Searles Colleen Sheehan

Each of you has received a special

Janine Simon

grace, so like good stewards

Pamela Simoneau

responsible for all these varied

Jennifer Slovinski

graces of God, put it at the service of others.

Joseph Lopes

Steve Slovinski

Melanie Lumelleau

Kevin Smith

Brigid Luzarraga

Michelle Smith

- 1 Peter 4:10

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Making a Difference FROM THE ANNUAL FUND CHAIR On behalf of the entire Saint Mary School community, thank you for your support. During the 2016-2017 school year, parents, staff, alumni, parents of alumni, and friends contributed $204,495 and exceeded our fundraising goal. Your generous donations ensure the vitality and sustainability of the school and advance the spiritual, moral, intellectual, and physical development of all students.

The SMS Annual Fund is the cornerstone of all fund raising for the school. Proceeds from the fund are an essential component of the school’s budget, used for a variety of key operating expenses, capital expenditures, program enhancements, annual staff appreciation awards, and future reserves. As part of our mission to make a high quality Catholic education accessible to all, we strive to keep our tuition affordable and we offer financial assistance to those in need. Therefore, we rely on the Annual Fund as a crucial component of our annual budget. I am encouraged by our continued fundraising progress.

Thank you again for your generous support. Please join me in welcoming Rob Wolf as the 20172018 Annual Fund Chair.

Kevin Smith 2016-2017 Annual Fund Chair

We have attempted to acknowledge every donation made to the 20162017 Annual Fund not made anonymously. Please accept our most sincere apologies for any inadvertent omissions, as we are so very appreciative!

UBS

ANGEL SOCIETY

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Badinelli

(GIFTS OF $7,500 +) Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Spahn

United Technologies

CHAMPION SOCIETY (GIFTS OF $1,500 - $2,499) Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Bell Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Benn Mr. and Mrs. John Butala Mr. and Mrs. Mark Chain Mrs. MaryEllen Donovan

CORNERSTONE SOCIETY

Dr. and Mrs. John Dunleavy

(GIFTS OF $5,000 - $7,499)

Mr. and Mrs. John Gallagher

Mr. and Mrs. Dayan Anandappa

Mr. and Mrs. John Greenleaf

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Douglas

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Lumelleau

Mr. and Mrs. George Landegger

Mr. and Mrs. Rick Maiolo

Mr. and Mrs. David Whitehouse

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Martin Mr. and Mrs. John Rogers

BLUE RIBBON SOCIETY (GIFTS OF $2,500 - $4,999)

Dr. and Mrs. Brent Wainwright Mr. Joost Van Brakel and Ms. Tricia Nelson

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Verrilli

Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Buffam

IBM

Mr. and Mrs. Sean Burke

Stop and Shop

Mr. and Mrs. Tod Dickson Mr. And Mrs. Scott Edwardson Mr. and Mrs. Ignacio Luzarraga Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Smith

Much will be required of the person entrusted with

Mr. and Mrs. John Spera

much, and still more will be

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wolf

demanded of the person entrusted with more.

Mr. and Mrs. Vince Pelusio

General Electric Foundation

- Luke 12:48 7

ANNUAL REPORT

2016-2017 Annual Fund PRINCIPAL’S CIRCLE (GIFTS OF $1,000 - $1,499)

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Slovinski

BLUE AND WHITE CIRCLE

Legg Mason Global Asset

(GIFTS OF $100 - $249)

Management

Anonymous (2)

Liberty Gold

Mr. and Mrs. John Carrozza

Wipro Ltd.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cullen Gallo Ristorante Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gong Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gray Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hoey Mr. Stephen Kozlicky and Ms. Kim Kullaf Dr. and Mrs. Prashant Soni Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Tappan Altria Box tops Coffee Pond Lands’ End TIAA CREF

GUARDIAN CIRCLE

Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Edward Baird Mr. John Capilli Ms. Joanne Chapleau

BENEFACTOR CIRCLE

Mr. and Mrs. Peter DiFabio

(GIFTS OF $250 - $499)

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Eaton

Anonymous (3)

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Elliott

Mr. and Mrs. Serge Bernard

Mr. Mitchell Fink and Ms. Karen

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Camuso Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Dale Mr. Larry Dunn and Ms. Missie Backus-Dunn

Beck Mr. Jose Escalera and Ms. Carmen Hortado Mr. and Mrs. John Fitzpatrick

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Endee

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Gobleck

Mr. and Mrs. Nicolas Fehring

Mr. and Mrs. Darren Hartigan

Mr. and Mrs. John Gasparrini

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jackson

Mr. and Mrs. James Forrest

General and Mrs. R. Dennis Kerr

Mr. Sanjay Khanna and Ms.

Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Kravec

Patricia Fay

Mr. and Mrs. Brenner LeCompte

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Licursi

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lopes

(GIFTS OF $500 - $999)

Mr. and Mrs. John May

Mr. Michael McDermott and Ms.

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Middlebrook

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beaulac

Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Mikesell

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McGuire

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Eckardt

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Raduazzo

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Msays

Mr. and Mrs. Royd Fukumoto

Mr. Michael Reilly

Mr. and Mrs. Chip Neumann

Mr. and Mrs. Trent Gomersall

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Schorpp

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel O’Brien

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hofsess

Mr. and Mrs. James Scesa

Mr. and Mrs. Kent Pruzan

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Howard

Mr. and Mrs. Chad Wertman

Mr. and Mrs. Brent Simon

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher McGratty

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wolf

Dr. and Dr. George Uy

Mr. Jonathon Pacheco and Dr.

Macy’s Foundation

Ms. Linda Vernik

Andrada Pacheco Mr. and Mrs. David Prezioso Mr. and Mrs. Scott Robert Mr. and Mrs. Edward Simoneau

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have

- Hebrews 13:16

Carmen Seleme-McDermott

Mr. Livio Zarrella Mr. Chester Zawicki MasterCard Smart Lunches ANNUAL REPORT

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Making a Difference PENGUINS CIRCLE

GIFTS IN MEMORIAM -

(GIFTS OF $50 - $99)

PATRICK SEAN DONOVAN

Anonymous

Our hearts were broken this year with the passing of SMS Parent, Former Board Member, and champion of our School, Sean Donovan. Donations made in his name will be used for an initiative chosen by his family in the near future.

Mr. Christopher Brown Mr. and Mrs. John Hadermeyer Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hanel Mr. and Mrs. Peter Harco Mr. and Mrs. Jason Kotula Ms. Megan McCaughey Mr. William Mlynarick and Ms. Diane Barretta Mrs. Barbara Tuccio

Mr. and Mrs. Eric Hoerdemann Robert Holzer / Matter Unlimited Ms. Margo Husted Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jasminski Dr. Dana Jones DDS, PC Ms. Jeanne Kaczynski Mr. Craig Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Jon Kerr Ms. Amy Kertesz Ms. Christine Knechtges Mr. Stephen Kozlicky and Ms. Kim Kullaf Vivan Kuan and Loli Wu

Mr. and Mrs. Dayan Anandappa

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lezon

Mr. and Mrs. Al Badinelli

Ms. Barbara Lezon Mr. Hugh MacKenzie

Anonymous (3)

Mr. Philip Bredesen and Ms. Andrea Conte

Ms. Norilynn Agosta

Mr. and Mrs. John Butala

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Basham

CA Technologies

FRIENDS (GIFTS OF $1 - $49)

Ms. Jaclyn Crooker and Mr. Gordon Bean Ms. Joan DeGennaro Mr. and Mrs. Steven Gmellin Kula Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Massucci

Mr. and Mrs. William Carroll Mr. and Mrs. John Carrozza Ms. Mary Casey Chester Historical Society, Inc. Class of 2016 Class of 2018

Macy's Foundation Marsh & McLennan Mr. and Mrs. Robert McMahon Mr. and Mrs. William O'Rourke Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Parent Ms. Fay Piergiovanni The Record-Journal Ms. Sarah Tate Richmond Mr. and Mrs. Walter Richter

Mr. and Mrs. Dawn Miner

Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network

Ms. Donna Montalto

Ms. Ellen Dolan

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Robert

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pacifico

Mr. John Donahue

Mr. and Mrs. John Roscoe

Ms. Catherine Ringling

Mr. and Mrs. James Donohue

GIFTS IN KIND

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Roscoe

Mr. and Mrs. Francis Donovan

Ms. Linda Silvers

Suki Schavior

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Donovan

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Slovinski

SSR Equipment, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dowding

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Eckardt

Ms. Debra Stamm

Ada Vargas

There is more happiness in

giving than in receiving 9

- Acts 20:35

ANNUAL REPORT

GE Foundation Mr. Daniel Green Mr. and Mrs. Peter Harco Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Harris

Ms. Mildred Taylor Ms. Teresa Tsai Mr. and Mrs. Peter Van Zandt Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ziccarelli

2016-2017 Annual Fund ANNUAL FUND FACULTY AND STAFF GIFTS Once again, 100% of our staff and faculty have made contributions to our Annual Fund. Their devotion to our school, students, and mission is unmatched!

Mrs. Cindy Altman Mrs. Jacquie Andry Ms. Kathy Backus Mrs. Cathy Betesh Mrs. Christine Bucciero Mrs. Julie Buttrick Mrs. Jeanette Campo Mrs. Tara Chila Mrs. Amy Dowding Mrs. Karen Fahey Mr. Daniel Fox Ms. Jennifer Gallo Mrs. Monica Harron Ms. Amanda Johnson (Kennedy) Ms. Jennifer Kasinskas Mrs. Jody Lampasso Mrs. Lisa LeFebvre Mrs. Doreen Lodigiani Mrs. Jean Lombardo

WAYS OF GIVING GIFTS OF CASH—Cash gifts are always welcome and allow us to further strengthen programs for the benefit of all students. A cash give entitles the donor to an income tax deduction in the year of the gift. Please make check payable to Saint Mary School Annual Fund and send to 183 High Ridge Avenue, Ridgefield CT 06877.

ONLINE GIFTS—-SMS accepts MasterCard and Visa through the Diocese of Bridgeport website. To make an online donation, visit www.smsridgefield.org/ Support SMS and click the “Make a Gift” button.

MATCHING GIFTS—Donors employed by companies with matching gift programs can double or triple their contributions by designating Saint Mary School as a recipient of matching funds.

TRIBUTE GIFTS—Donors can further educational opportunities by honoring or memorializing a special person or event. A letter will be sent advising the designated person or family of the gift.

GIFTS IN KIND —Saint Mary School gratefully accepts gifts of supplies, services and equipment which are appropriate for use by the school. Special tax deductions are available for firms or individuals contributing gifts in kind to educational institutions.

PLANNED GIVING—Planned giving can provide donors some significant advantages in tax, retirement and estate planning strategies. Options may include bequests, trusts, and life insurance. Please speak to your tax advisor and/or financial planner, and contact Business Manager Anthony Rowella at arowella@diobpt.org.

Mrs. Elizabeth Manno Mrs. Tricia Misurelli Mrs. Stacey Mullins Mr. Trevor Munoz

Coach Quinn Scholarship Fund

Ms. Elizabeth Nesbitt

On July 23, 2017, friends and family of “Coach” Michael Quinn hosted a Memorial Scholarship Tournament at Ridgefield Golf Course, followed by a barbeque. “Coach” was our beloved Physical Education teacher, who passed away on July 22, 2015.

Mrs. Ann O’Leary Mrs. Anna O’Rourke Mrs. AnneMarie Richards Ms. Laura Richards Mrs. Jennifer Santangelo Mrs. Karol Santiago Mrs. Joanne Seavy

Proceeds from the Golf Outing established the Coach Quinn Scholarship Fund. Funds will be given to student(s) with a financial hardship. Thank you to all those golfers

Mrs. Marisa Sergi Mrs. Ann Marie Sheldon Ms. Linda Silvers Mrs. Lisa Smith Mrs. Carolyn Swan Mrs. Nancy Szilagyi Mrs. Jeanette Thompson Mrs. Ada Vargas

who supported this event.

Coach Quinn’s positive spirit and energy remain with us as an example of courage, faith and grace.

Mrs. Kathy Wein ANNUAL REPORT

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Patricia A. Capilli Scholarship The Patricia A. Capilli Scholarship was established in 2017 following the death of SMS Alumni Parent Patti Capilli. Patti was a lifelong member of St. Mary Parish, attended Saint Mary School, and was an active parent when her children Cara and Johnny attended SMS. She continued to support SMS as an Alumni parent. Patti was a welcoming, bubbly driven person, and devoted wife and mother, and is missed by all who knew her. The Capilli family established this scholarship fund to be awarded to SMS students whose families are undergoing a medical hardship. Thank you to the following donors.

Mr. and Mrs. Neil Adakonis

Mrs. Catherine Gibb

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Amato

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Giorgio

Mr. and Mrs. Giuseppe Auricchio

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Grogan

Herve Aussavis / Luc’s Cafe

Mr. Paul Halsey and Ms. Susan Bliss

Mr. Vincent Baldino

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hanna

Mr. and Mrs. John Berisford

Mr. David Hawley

Ms. Jennifer Boyce

Immaculate High School

Mr. and Mrs. John Bracken

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jasminski

Robert Braun and Tobias Arianna Arianna Braun Architects

Kapuscinski Luongo Architects

Mr. and Mrs. Flor Brosnan Mr. John Capilli

Mr. Michael Sci Mr. Earl Keisling and Ms. Beth DeebMr. and Mrs. Joseph Sorena Keisling

Mr. and Mrs. John Caputo

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth King

Mr. and Mrs. James Soyak

Classic Equipment Services Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kolf

Mr. and Mrs. Justin Strand

Mr. Charles Collins

The Kuehner Family

Ms. Karen Tuller and Mr. Bob Serke

Mr. and Mrs. William Collins

Pina Letavish

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Valenzuela

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Dell Abate

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Loya

Ms. Elizabeth Venus

Mrs. MaryEllen Donovan

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Maiolo, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vier

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dowding

Mr. and Mrs. Wally Martinez

Mr. Kirk Williams

Mr. Kevin Durkin

Joseph Messana Perfect! Printing Solutions, Inc.

Wilton Electrical Services

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Dyott Mr. and Mrs. Scott Eckardt Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Egan Mr. Patrick Flanagan Mr. David Fredette 11 ANNUAL REPORT

Mr. and Mrs. Ajoy Karna

Mr. and Mrs. John Miller Mr. and Mrs. David Motill Mr. and Mrs. William O'Rourke Mr. and Mrs. Vince Ostrosky

Pamby Motors Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pucel Mr. Paul Remington Ms. Lorraine Remza Dr. and Mrs. Fred Rio Mr. and Mrs. Paul Roche Mr. Felmus Ronald Mr. and Mrs. Tim Schmidt

Give and gifts will be given to you - Luke 6:38

Golf Outing and Harvest Dinner The SMS Annual Scramble and Fall Harvest Dinner was held October 24, 2016 at Salem Golf Club. It was wonderful to see so many parents, alumni parents, and friends of Saint Mary come together and show their support for Saint Mary School, despite the chill in the air! Many joined for the Harvest Dinner following golf. Thank you to all our sponsors, staff, volunteers and participants who made the day so successful and enjoyable!

NEXT SMS GOLF OUTING MAY 21, 2018 SALEM GOLF CLUB

Dinner Sponsors

Golf Outing Committee

Class Baskets

Copps Hill Shell

Liz Carrozza

Georgetown Orthodontics

Amy Dowding

Dawn Bell Shannon Dickson Tamara Douglas Wendy Harco Colleen Hartigan Jami-Lyn Kotula Dawn Lopes Monica Massucci

Tee Sponsors

Tracy Hoerdemann Dawn Hood-Lopes

Ridgefield Glass

Joe Lopes

Ridgefield Plumbing & Heating

Jennifer Mitchell

The Spera Family The Whitehouse Family

John Mitchell Stephanie Prezioso Maria Raduazzo Danielle Scesa

For where your treasure

Kevin Smith

is, there will your heart be also.

David Whitehouse

- Matthew 6:21

Megan McCaughey Jennifer Mitchell Rula Msays Stephanie Prezioso Jeanette Thompson Danielle Verrilli Dana Weneck Cynthia Whitehouse ANNUAL REPORT

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On Friday, May 12, 2017, the Saint Mary Community gathered at Salem Golf Club to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the re-opening of the school with a Roaring 20’s themed Dinner, Dance, and Auction.

Parents, alumni parents, faculty and staff, and friends donned their most festive 20’s themed attire, and danced the night away! The auction raised over $60,000 for the Annual Fund!

A special thank you to Gala Co-Chairs Stephanie Prezioso and Tracy Hoerdemann, and their committee who planned such an amazing night, and to all of our generous donors for their continued support in ensuring the success of Saint Mary School for years to come!

GALA SPONSORS

Books on the Common

Dr. George Amatuzzi

Anonymous

Bounce

Dr. Michael Pizzo

Copps Hill Shell

Sean and Nicole Burke Julie Buttrick

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Georgetown Orthodontics

Dr. Veena Verma-Dzik

Immaculate High School

Early Bird Cafe

Iona Preparatory School

Elements Massage

The Mitchell Family

Elizabella's Bake Shop

Saint Mary School HSA

Karen Fahey John Frey

GALA DONORS

Gallo Restaurant

109 Wine and Cheese

Genoa Deli

4 Seasons Ice Cream

Get Glowing

850 Pizza A2 Salon Adam Broderick Salon and Spa Addessi Jewelers Advanced Specialty Care Cindy Altman Jacquie Andry Animal Eye Clinic of Wilton

Most Reverend Frank Caggiano Jeanette Campo Camp Cody Isabella Carrozza Jean Carrozza Liz Carrozza Carvel Cellar Door Cheers Ridgefield The Cheesecake Factory Chick-fil-A Chuck's Steakhouse Claudia Pacifico Photography Collin Robison Design Colonial Cleaners Connecticut Science Center Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

AR Kids Audrey Road Kathy Backus Bella Home Cathy Betesh Bissell Pharmacy and The Loft at Bissell's Black Hawk II 13 ANNUAL REPORT

Consign Envy Costco Cynthia Danial Skating Danbury Railway Museum Dapper Den Barbershop The Day Family Dimitris Doctors Pediatric Dr. Blaine Langberg Orthodontics

The Gilded Nest The Greenleaf Family Gymnastics Spectrum Gyro on Pita Monica Harron The Hoerdemann Family Hotel Zero Degrees Danbury Jersey Mike's Johnny Gelato Amanda Johnson JoyRide Cycling Studio Ridgefield Jennifer Kasinskas Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center Kempo Academy Jennifer Kerr

Gala Donors Personal Training Professionals of Ridgefield (PTP) Pet Valu Piccolo PIY (Pizza-It-Yourself) The Prezioso Family The Purple Frog Laura Richards Matt Richards Ridgefield Animal Hospital KickFit CT Steve Kozlicky Ray Kulacz Captain Jeffrey Kreitz Jody Lampasso Lands' End Outfitters

Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance Ridgefield Family Hair Care Ridgefield Guild of Artists Ridgefield Hardware Ridgefield Organics Ridgefield Park and Recreation

Saybrook Point Inn Joanne Seavy Shannon Dickson Photography Shore Line Trolley Museum Linda Silvers Sky Zone Trampoline Park The Smith Family Lisa Smith Southwest Café Starbuck Equestrian Steve's Bagels and Café The Stuhr Family Sucre Sale Sugar Beads Carolyn Swan Swoon Nancy Szilagyi

Becky Langis

The Tappan Family

The Little House Shoppe

Tazza

Doreen Lodigiani

Terra Sole The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

Jean Lombardo Ryan and Melanie Lumelleau Lyn Evans Macy's Parade and Entertainment Group

The Cake Box Thomas L. Wolf OD Jeanette Thompson

Mannen

Tiger Sports

Liz Manno Rudy Marconi

The Ridgefield Playhouse

Tiger's Den Sports Bar and Grill

The Market at Union Hall The Maritime Aquarium

The Ridgefield Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 1739

MB Designs

Ridgefield Running Company

The Toy Chest Trader Joes Tundi

Tricia Misurelli

Mystic Seaport

Ridgefield School of Dance Rivera Toyota and Scion of Mount Kisco The Robert Family Rodan and Fields Independent Consultant (Catherine Audevard)

Nature's Temptations

Roosters Men's Grooming Center

The Mitchell Family Rula Msays Trevor Munoz

NBCUniversal Television Distribution Saint Mary Mothers Club Liz Nesbit Saint Mary School Families New York Yankees Saint Mary School HSA

UPS Store Way of the Sword Fencing Academy Annie Weed Senora Wein The Weneck Family Whip Blow Dry Bar + Salon Wilton Sport and Fitness Wiremill Academy Theater Arts for Young People

Anna O’Rourke

Salem Golf Club

Paris Salon Parma Market and Bakery Party Depot

Saltana Cave

Woodcock Nature Center Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History

Karol Santiago

Liz Zaglauer

Joe Savoia

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Gala Sponsors and Volunteers PROGRAM SPONSORS

The Smith Family

Brigid Luzarraga

Anonymous

St. Joseph High School

Monica Massucci

Alphagraphics

The Weneck Family

Megan McCaughey

The Carrozza Family

Renee and Stuart Whitworth

Veronica McNicholas

Copps Hill Shell

Alison and Evan Zuckert

John Mitchell

Danbury Orthopedics

GALA VOLUNTEERS

Rula Msays

The Dowding Family

Tracy Hoerdemann, Co-Chair

Judge Joe and Aileen Egan Mrs. Karen Fahey Fairfield County Bank The Gallagher Family Georgetown Orthodontics Jason and MaryKate Gobleck

Stephanie Prezioso, Co-Chair

Danielle Nickles Anna Pizzo

Sherry Anandappa

Rachel Quinn

In the service of the Lord, work not halfheartedly but this conscientiousness

Dayan Anandappa

Maria Raduazzo

and an eager

Dawn Bell

Danielle Scesa

Kerri Benn

Nicole Searles

spirit.

Nicole Burke

Janine Simon

The Hoerdemann Family

Danielle Cannella

Jeanette Thompson

Iona Preparatory School

Liz Carrozza

Danielle Verrilli

Immaculate High School The Mitchell Family

John Carrozza

Dana Weneck

Michelle Cullen

Danielle Wertman

Shannon Dickson

Cindy Whitehouse

Tamara Douglas

Andrea Wolf

Jen Mitchell

The Cullen Family

- Romans 12:11

Amy Dowding Bridget Dunleavy Rebecca Gallagher Anne Greenleaf John Greenleaf Kimberly Hadermayer Wendy Harco Colleen Hartigan Dawn Hood-Lopes Jen Kerr Mitchell Oil

Jami-Lyn Kotula

Mulvaney Mechanical, Inc. J. Mulvaney Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Joe Lopes

The Prezioso Family The Raduazzo Family Ridgefield Cosmetic and General Dentistry Ridgefield Prime / Prime Burger Ridgefield Supply Company Saint Mary School Grade 2 Saint Mary School Class of 2018 The Scesa Family 15 ANNUAL REPORT

Melanie Lumelleau

We have attempted to acknowledge every donation and volunteer who supported the SMS 20th Anniversary Gala.

Please accept our most sincere apologies for any inadvertent omissions, as we are so very appreciative!

Upcoming Events Christmas Pageant Thursday, December 14 6:30 pm Nancy Bossidy Recreation Center

Kindergarten—Grade 8 Open House February 8, 2018 9:00 am Saint Mary School

Art Show and Spring Concert May 17, 2018 Saint Mary School

Father Daughter Dance January 26, 2018 6:00 pm SMS Hall

Preschool Open House February 9, 2018 9:30 am

Annual Golf Scramble May 21, 2018 Salem Golf Club

Catholic Schools Week January 28, February 3, 2018

Annual Middle School vs. Alumni/Parent Basketball Game February 1, 2018 6:30 pm Nancy Bossidy Recreation Center

Living Stations of the Cross March 23, 2018 1:00 pm St. Mary Church

Grade 3 First Holy Communion May 5, 2018 10:30 am St. Mary Church

Grade 8 Benediction / Dinner May 18, 2018 St. Mary Church and SMS Hall

Grade 8 Graduation June 1, 2018 10:00 am St. Mary Church

Stay in Touch Attention Alumni: We want to hear from you! Please stay in touch and let us know what you have been up to! Email us at dowdinga@smsridgefield.org, and follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/StMaryRidgefield/!

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Congratulations to the Class of 2017 Members of the Class of 2017 will attend: 

Brewster High School

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Fairfield Preparatory School

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Immaculate High School

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Joel Barlow High School

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Kennedy Catholic High School

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Ridgefield High School

For I know well the plans I have in mind for you— oracle of the LORD— plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of

hope.

- Jeremiah 29:11

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