25th Anniversary Virtual Event Program

Saturday, March 5th - 6 p.m.

Virtual 25th Anniversary Celebration seacrestschool.org/auction FREE Event - Packages Available

Welcome to our Virtual 25th Anniversary Celebration Sea Crest School set out 25 years ago with an ambitious dream and vision to provide “an independent, well-rounded education option” for the San Mateo County coastal communities.

The school was founded by the Williamson and Mazer families, who enlisted the expertise of Ginger Girvin, an educator and tutor on the coast. Plans came together quickly, with the school opening on September 9th, 1996.

Despite the fact that the original building wasn’t complete, it didn’t prevent classes from starting with 22 students who met at staff members’ homes.

In record time, the building with 7 classrooms opened on Monte Vista Lane.

In January 2001, Sea Crest moved to its present site, and a new gymnasium and multi-purpose building (with a multi-sport court, a stage for performances, and classrooms for music, drama and extended day) opened in December 2001. In the years that followed, the middle school, second floor, innovation lab, outdoor space, and marine science lab have been added to our campus.

From an initial enrollment of 22 students, the school has progressed steadily during the past two and a half decades, now enrolling 267 students and embarking on many new and exciting projects.

Sea Crest has always been a place where students engage curiosity, express creativity, act with compassion and lead with courage. We are a small school that puts our students at the center of everything we do. We provide them a community to build a strong academic foundation, grow in selfawareness and develop their own voice to advocate for themselves and those around them.

Our program focuses on the developmental stage of each child with an exciting and enriching project-based learning curriculum that empowers our graduates to take risks and make a positive impact on the world around them.

So tonight we toast and acknowledge all of those who came before us to make Sea Crest an option for our own children. To those pioneering founders, dedicated teachers and countless parents who paid it forward so that we can thrive today. Tonight is an opportunity to do as our founders did and build upon the generosity of our community.

Thank you for joining us to celebrate the past, toast the present and create our vision for the future of many years to come. We are grateful for you and for all you do for our community.

Warmly,

Lauren Miller Head of School

Karin Manuele Board Chair

Our Story

Bob Williamson

Joni Williamson

Virginia (Ginger) Girvin

Diane Mazer

Rick Mazer

2001 Moved to its present location on Arnold Way Interim Head, Bill Kohrs Head of school, Jim Norris New gym opened

1996 Founded by the Williamson, Mazer & Girvin families

2000 Founding Head of school, Gwen Stone

First graduating class

2006 Head of school, Bruce Pollock

2004 New middle school wing opened Received WASC Accreditation Head of school, John Wilson Interim Head, Tom Walters

Thank you for being part of our story!

New marine science lab, student learning program, new math curriculum and other exciting initiatives in the making, such as the new librarytree house!

2014 New second floor & extended day space

2015

New iLab makers space

2013

2018 New outdoor space

2019 New JK program

2020 2021

Head of school, Dr. Tekakwitha M. Pernambuco-Wise

New Head of school, Lauren Miller

Welcome to our Virtual 25th Anniversary Celebration

Thank you for joining us this evening as we celebrate our beloved Sea Crest School, travel back in time for some nostalgia, raise funds for our new library project, have some fun bidding online, winning some awesome trivia and raffle prizes (find your tickets in the program - you have to be present to win), and as we toast to the future with our new Sea Crest wine glasses.

This evening could not have happened without the amazing support and work from our staff and volunteer Auction Committee, so join us in raising your glass to all those that made this evening possible.

In addition, as we raise a glass tonight, we want to appreciate all of YOU - our teachers, administrators, sponsors, and families - for all you do each and every day for our community. Thank you!

Happy Online Bidding and we can’t wait to see who wins the highly coveted Parking Spot Raffle Prize!

Warmly, Maria Burns Parent, Trustee & Development Committee Co-Chair

Kerri Conlon Parent, Trustee & Development Committee Co-Chair

Virtual Event

Saturday, March 5th at 6:00 p.m.

Livestream via No Filter The Homecoming Ticket is FREE. Join in the fun. We guarantee you will reach peak nostalgia for 1996 with some special guest appearances!

Event link will be available at: seacrestschool.org/auction

Thank you to Robert G. Kirby Foundation.

In memory of Robert Kirby who raced cars until he was 79 years old!

Raise Your Paddle for Our New JK-8 Library and Literacy Center

New library space for all students and teachers containing: • 5,000 new titles across grade levels and subject areas • Library software that allows each student to access their own account complete with reading level, suggested titles and a digital ebook catalog • Enhanced guided reading curriculum for emergent readers • Resources and guides for teachers across all grades and subject areas • A warm and student centered space for students to read, meet, collaborate and learn

Creating a space that is the learning hub for our students and teachers!

A library tree house extension to provide students a place to read, meet and discover for years to come.

Raise The Paddle Campaign Live from Saturday, March 5th (launch at the virtual event) through Sunday, March 13th at 8:00 p.m.

Visit: seacrestschool.org/library

Take a Look at the Online Auction Catalog Online Auction Catalog Live from Saturday, March 5th (launch at the virtual event) through Sunday, March 13th at 8:00 p.m.

Visit: seacrestschool.org/online-auction

Not only do we have the amazing art projects that your kiddo has been working hard on, but we also have fun reading packages donated by Ink Spell Books (listed under Ink Spell Reading Packages) that are sure to get your child pumped for the new Sea Crest library.

The special Hands-On Pizza Making Class with It’s Italia is back. Your child’s class could have the opportunity to learn pizza making from the pros!

Don’t miss out on the one-of-a-kind, Miramar Terrace Pop-Up Dinner Party. This dining and drinking experience has been generously donated by the Lucas and Show Families.

Activities such as day sportfishing donated by the Chang Family listed under Ankeny Street Sportfishing, tickets to a Warriors game donated by the Ramsey Family, tickets to a Giants game donated by the Swan Family, and tickets to the most amazing Sleep Over Penguins and Pajamas at the Cal Academy donated by the Colabuono Family.

And there is more. Take a look, purchase, bid, and support our school!

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Thank You to Our Supporters Auction Committee

Development Committee

-Ginger Baker -Susan Nielsen -Maria Burns -Maria Burns -Paulette Phlipot -Kerri Conlon -Kerri Conlon -Michael Pierce -Robyn Dunlap -Kelly DiTrapani -Ambar Pina -Bridget Jett -Gabriel Esposto -Sarah Simnett -Graciela Krabbenschmidt -David Gorn -Lucy Wicks -Karin Manuele -Lorna Gregson -Genevieve Wortzman-Show -Gretel Merrill -Sarah Hamirani -Jacqueline Zarker -Lauren Miller -Catherine Hansen -Ambar Pina -Stephanie Hanepen -Bridget Jett -Kristina Keates Special Thanks -Patty Lauritzen -Esposto’s Catering -Gretel Merrill -Class Art Project Leads -Petra Nedzel -Lori Newkirk -Room Parents

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