MANY THANKS
Dear Sussex School Supporter,
As we look back on 2021/22, we celebrate another robust school year at Sussex - a year filled with outdoor exploration, musical performances, student presentations, and connection. We reflect on a strong team of educators who created joyous and meaningful educational experiences for our 121 students and on the community of parents who maneuvered through another school year impacted by Covid-19. We take stock of, and find gratitude for, all the opportunities and possibilities created by the generosity of our school community.
Every year we commit to raising approximately 10% of our budget through fundraising efforts. These funds are not superfluous; they are essential for us to meet our budget. We are so thankful for your support in helping us reach and exceed our goal this year, raising $173,000 for the annual fund. Your donations cover everything that tuition does not - things like tuition assistance for families in need, professional development for teachers, facilities upkeep and improvements, and more.
At Sussex, we believe that education has the power to change and impact lives in significant ways. We know that by providing a challenging and progressive education, in a nurturing environment, our school can create confident, enthusiastic learners and caring participants in communities both near and far. Thank you so much for your support of our mission and for your belief in our school.
With gratitude,
Joellen Shannon
Head of School, Sussex School
Parent Classes of ‘18, ‘21
President: Ange Anderson P’24, ’27 Vice President: Nick Kujawa P’23 Treasurer: Tracy McDonald P’23 Secretary: George Laufenberg P’28 Members-at-Large:
Katie James P’23, ‘28
Ali Kelly P’22
Stephanie Lathrop P’27 Emily McMeekin P’26, ‘29 Charity O’Connor P’27 Matt Semanoff P’22
Alumni Liaison: Ben
Sussex School Founder:
’88 Teacher Representatives: Matt Zunker Kris Laroche Student Representatives: Ryden Eichwald Ellette
P=Parent BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021-2022
Jimenez ‘91
Bente Winston P’83,
Whitcomb ‘22
ASSETS SUSSEX FINANCIALS Cash Accounts $ 755,977 Endowments $ 866,251 Property & Equipment $ 2,315,908 Total $ 3,938,137 Payables $ 20,754 Temp Restricted Donations $ 151,822 Enrollment Deposits $ 72,250 Long-term Debt $ 208,028 Equity/Net Assets $ 3,482,282 Total $ 3,935,137 LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS INCOME 2.6% Investment Income 2.6% In-Kind Donations 71.5% Tuition and Fees 6.5% Donations Restricted 9% Donations Unrestricted 7.8% Other Income EXPENSES 8.6% Educational Materials/Programming 9.5% Administration 11.8% Facilities 70.1% Staff
SUSSEX SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUNDS
Over the years, Sussex School has been the recipient of several generous bequests and other major donations. The school has invested these funds for long-term benefit. Every year a percentage of these investments may be used by staff, and the larger Sussex community, for projects that impact the school.
Allocation of Sussex In-School Grants and Memorial Funds 2021/2022
Theodora Melone Fund for Natural Science and Outdoor Education Funds supported improvements to the climbing wall and helped bring guestspeaker Supaman in for a performance for Sussex students and staff.
Elizabeth Winston Endowment Fund for Music Education
Funds supported stage lighting, audio support for concerts, and music equipment.
Elizabeth Winston Memorial Endowment Fund for Art Education
Funds supported the purchase of art materials and equipment.
Lauranita Hill Memorial Fund for Language Arts Education Funds supported a Writer-in-Residence for middle school English Language Arts.
Don and Bente Winston Endowment for Mathematics Education Funds supported kindergarten, first, and second grade math materials.
The Sussex Endowment for Professional Development Funds supported professional development in Visual Thinking Strategy Practice for Janaina Vieira-Marques and expenses for a Getty Museum trip. Funds supported bringing in Supaman, a guestspeaker, for a performance for staff and students.
Funds supported disciplinary literacy coursework for Madeline Wenberg.
The Hank and Nancy Harrington Memorial Endowment Fund Funds supported a Writer-in-Residence for middle school English Language Arts.
Jeremiah K. Thompson Memorial Fund Funds supported the purchase of outdoor program gear.
THE ANNUAL FUND
Generosity creates the capacity for an incredible educational experience.
$5,000 AND UP
Sabine and David Bauer
The Charles Engelhard Foundation Jen Hurley and Nick Kujawa
Tracy McDonald Bente and Don Winston Winterer Family Foundation
$1,000-$4,999
Anderson Integrated Medicine
Briggs Anderson
Hallie and Walter Banziger
Taylor Brugh and Rachel Wagner
Amy Duerk
Mandee and Hayden Gill
Good Food Store
John Griffing
Sharon and William Harris
Hawthorne PNC
Katie James and Mark Lucas
Georgia Kightlinger
Barbara and Larry Leffingwell
Diana and Rick Nash
Nathan P. Jacobs Foundation
Susan and Roy O’Connor
Joellen Shannon and Bobby Grillo
Lennie and Jim Shannon
Chloe Redmond Warner/Mary A. Crocker Trust
Leigha and Eli Weinberg
Esther and Joel Weltman
Lisa and Dave Whitcomb
Francisca Winston and Karlton Gross
Frederick and Eleanor Winston Tor and Linda Winston
$500-$999
Ange and Matt Anderson Bank of America
Jordie Bornstein Marcy and Phil Bornstein Boyce Lumber Co, Inc. Daphne and Michael Braun Terrence Cosgrove
Kara Cromwell and Cordel Anderson Nicole and Matthew Dente Edward Jones Fact & Fiction
Marin and Charles Felz Elise Fissmer
Dorothy Frojen
Gayle Gellerstedt and William Funk Goodrich & Reely, PLLC
Julie Healy Ben Loehnen
Martha and David Lubaroff Matt Lubaroff and Nicole Finke Dolan McDonald
Becky and Charlie McMeekin Merrill Lynch Andy and Amanda Miller Charity and Matt O’Connor Martha Roberts Kimley Cox Svendsen
Julie and Andrew Tegeder Uncle Larry’s Fund
Jessica Weltman and Matt Semanoff Thomas Williams Sheena Comer Winterer and Drew Winterer Victoria Winterer
$100-$499
Amazon Smile Foundation
Clarence and Judy Anderson Clennan Anderson Judy Anderson Sara Bauer and Ryan Frey Coco and Will Ballew Gail and Tom Bourguignon Boyle, Deveny & Meyer, P.C.
DESIGNATED
&
GIFTS
Sara Bruya
Mary and Bruce Bryant
MaryEllen Campbell and Dennis O’Donnell
Jill and Tim Carmody
Jeffrey Chandor
Suzanne and William Chapman
Svetlana Chmelava and Stephen Parnell
Anna Conley and Scott Shefloe
Marcia and Ron Conway
Colleen Cosgrove
Lane and Linda Coulston
Christy and Morgan Deskins
Claudia and Tarik DiDomenico
Kristina and Lewis Dortch
Kathryn Duran and George Laufenberg
Chris Edgar
Tyler Edgar and Shoren Brown
Nathan Ellingson
Jeanne Ensign
Stephen Erickson
First Security Bank
Robyn and Will Gaddy
Daniel Gallacher
Jon George
Lisa Gilbert and Monica Harris Amita and Jonathan Greer
Weber Greiser and Mary Langenderfer
Claire Griffing
Kathryn Griffing
Leigh Griffing
Barbara Grillo
Carol and Glenn Hall
Gloria Handel
Alice Harris
Brittany and Cody Harris
Uma and Marshall Healy
D’Et and Will Heffington
Shawn Jaclyn Heinert
Krista and Russ Hellem
Lisa and Paul Hendricks
Kelly and Steve Herther
Jen Hildebrand and Christian Palmer
Shannon Hilliard and Dave Craig
Forrest Horton
Stacy Hunt
Mary A. Hurley
Ink Realty Group
Jo and Mike Jakupcak
Clara and Ryan Johnson
Tina Karlsson and Peter Benson
Ali and Myles Kelly
Julie Kightlinger and Chris Bryant
Katrina Kujawa
Patrick and Marilyn Kujawa
Stephanie Lathrop and Scott Wetzel
Janet Laufenberg
Lawlor & Co PLLC
Erika Lawler and Seth Andrews
Beth and Paul Loehnen
Helena Maclay and John Larson
Karolina Macy-Hurley
Ann Makich
Billy and Tracy Marshall Cale and Katie Marthens
Emily and David McMeekin
Charles Miller
Montana Snowbowl Office Solutions & Services PayneWest Merion and Susan Pelham Yaczil Perez
Philip Poland and Barbara Haller
Michelle and David Rechtman
J. Anne and Joe Roberts
Kitte Robins
Roemer’s point S
Dorothy and Ted Rogers
Lauriellen Rumball and Mike Schaefer
Saddle Mountain Construction LLC
Sarah Schram
Dr. Edward Seldin
Shelter Designs, LLC
Regina Silness and Jimmy Hudson
Sabrina Skinner and Adam Coe
Gene Simon
Nell and Chris Smith
Sabrina Smith and Jacob Selman
Sydney Smith
Amy Sennett Starner
Joni and Loren Stormo
DeeDee and John Sund
Sandi Tarr
Cassie Taylor
Chad Taylor
Laurel and Greg Taylor
Thomas Plumbing & Heating
Gray and Eloise Thompson
Peggy L. Thompson
G. Lawrence Trenga
Holly Truitt Consulting
Sam Wallace
Leslie and Ed Wetherbee
Wetherbee Group Real Estate
Dorothy and John Whiston
Judy White
Frank Wiley
Charley Wilkerson and Greg Hume
Kristina Wium
Nicole Wolcott
Janet Wolf-Eshe Martha and Skip Yates
Robert Young Zoo City Apparel
“I’m so thankful we found Sussex! Everyday, my kids are growing up in an environment where teachers care about their social and emotional well-being, as well as their academic learning. At Sussex, they are encouraged to be themselves and are provided with so many opportunities for hands-on learning that nurtures imagination and creativity. It’s such a special place!”
- Katie James, Parent Classes of ‘23, ‘28
Thank you to all of our Winter Warmer participants! We appreciate your support.
1800 S. 2nd Street West Missoula, MT 59801
CLASS OF 2022
Our Mission is to provide a challenging, progressive education in a nurturing environment, so that students can become confident, enthusiastic learners and caring participants in their local and global communities.
OUR VALUES:
Critical Thinking: At Sussex we develop judgement through inquiry.
Creativity: At Sussex we incubate fresh thinking.
Courage: At Sussex we encourage students to discover their best selves by taking risks.
Citizenship: At Sussex we build leaders and changemakers.
