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2015/16 Annual Report

Honoring Our Past, Envisioning Our Future 360 La Cuesta Drive, Portola Valley, CA 94028

Cover Artwork: Stefan, Grade 8 650.854.9065 www.woodland-school.org

We are delighted to share our 2015-16 Annual Report that includes a 2017 calendar featuring student artwork created in our art studio. Enjoy!

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Head Of School Letter What an amazing time to be joining Woodland School. With 35 years of history to celebrate and a bright and inspiring future ahead of us, Woodland is at that moment on the launchpad where we are reviewing everything that has brought us to this point and counting down to lift off. Excitement is in the air around campus as we reflect, appreciate, recreate and prepare for the next chapter in our school’s life.

Beginning with our establishment in 1981, and founder Lynn Nelson’s incredible vision of what this school could be – the importance of educating children for life inside and outside the classroom – Woodland has fostered a legacy of children who are not only good students, but more importantly good human beings.

How we teach may be ever evolving, but those messages will always remain.

Since our founding 35 years ago, there have been many amazing and caring teachers and staff who have given of themselves to the hundreds of Woodland alumni who now grace the work world, colleges, and high schools.

We know they have not forgotten their Woodland roots as they extended their branches into the greater world, or the skills, attitudes, learning dispositions, performances, and friends they made here.

A few of those very long-term, deeply rooted, souls are still at Woodland. Felicity Ackers, Maria Barulich, Pat Bond, Bob Fanucchi and Sue Lombardi have perhaps seen the most graduates of anyone at Woodland.

Right behind them are Jocelyn Boneso, Olivier Caro, Julie Reed, Jason Schneider (Class of ‘94), Koryne Smith, Kelli Swan, Scott Thompson and Susan Whited.

And why are there so many long-term faculty here? It is not uncommon for a school to have one, two or even three remarkably senior staff who are legends — memory-makers who have launched legions of young alums in their time. But for a school to have no less than a dozen, speaks to the remarkable and truly compelling vision of Woodland School.

And now with our reaccreditation process in full swing, with our faculty and staff continuing to refine and improve our curriculum, and with our attention focused on developing students who have compassion, courage and confidence as they discover and pursue their passions, we are launching boldly into our future, into the next great chapter of Woodland School.

So join us as we celebrate all that has made Woodland so exciting up to this moment, and buckle up, because with your help, we are about to blast off!

Take care, Marja Brandon

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The Board is comprised of members chosen from current and alumni parents, alumni and community members whose expertise aligns with current needs of the school.

The Head of School serves as an ex-officio member.

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Chair Tim Brady

Beth Carr

Prakash Nanduri

Kim De Lora

Roel Peeters

Treasurer Dave Girouard

Bret DiMarco

Masumi Reynders

Secretary Rebecca Robinson

Michelle Gabriel

Linda Rogers

Barbara Ballard Krebs

Michelle Morcos Smith

Karuna Mukherjea

Isabelle Young

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From Our Board Of Trustees Dear Woodland Community, This school year marks the 35th anniversary of Woodland School.

One hallmark of a great independent school is the ability to attract talented educators and provide smooth transitions in leadership.

I am pleased to report that Woodland has done this with its new Head of School, Marja Brandon.

Bringing a wealth of experience, an enthusiasm for new ideas, and a deep respect for what Woodland has already built, Marja has hit the ground running. At the time of this letter, just four weeks into the school year, the energy and joy that “Ms. Marja� brings to campus is palpable.

I am also pleased to report that the middle school classrooms were completed this summer - just in time to welcome a completely full middle school. This is the first year that Woodland has two sections of students in each middle school grade.

Furthermore, we have launched a Reggio-inspired Early Childhood Center (ECC) to replace the transitional kindergarten. The response to the ECC, so far, has been fantastic. Enrollment is nearly full. We are in the process of completing the build-out of the ECC facilities over the next few months.

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Woodland School is committed to bringing out the best in each child through a nurturing of both intellect and character.

Rigorous academics, individualized attention and the core values of caring, respect and community combine to develop a lifelong love of learning, innovation and leadership.

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The financial footing of the school remains solid. The Board of Trustees continues to prioritize the drive toward enrollment at full capacity. Full enrollment will afford Woodland the ability to attract and retain great teachers and improve its academic offerings while keeping tuition levels as low as possible.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to thank you for your partnership, generosity and dedication to Woodland. It is this support that will allow Woodland to thrive for the next 35 years.

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Sincerely, Tim Brady Chair, Board of Trustees

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Woodland Completes Phase 1, Campus Expansion Woodland School, how far we’ve come in 35 years! We stand as one of the premier independent schools on the Peninsula, where an extraordinary education is within daily reach of the students in our care.

Three years ago, our community banded together to demonstrate its collective investment in the well-being of our children by raising funds for our first-ever gymnasium – a true game-changer for the school. And this September, we celebrated another milestone in the transformation of our campus with the installation of five eco-friendly modular buildings, thereby completing our vision for a dedicated middle school wing to accommodate an ever-evolving program and support adolescent development.

Highlights include: • Three contiguous world languages classrooms • Two contiguous humanities classrooms • Two middle school science classrooms • Two middle school math classrooms • Common courtyard and eating area • More space for teacher collaboration and cross-curriculum planning “With classrooms grouped together by division and subject area, teachers and students are seeing a positive impact on the teaching and learning environment,” says Middle School Spanish teacher Jennifer Cheung.

“Having the World Languages classes together is fantastic, and we all make it a practice to greet students in Spanish and French. Students know when they step onto that deck, they are entering another world.”

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A Message From The Treasurer I am pleased to report the school’s financial results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. In alignment with strategic initiatives set forth six years ago, we have experienced planned growth in our middle school, completed Phase 1 of our campus improvement plans with the installation of eco-friendly modular buildings in August and continue to attract and retain high-caliber teaching staff.

These milestones have enabled us to advance our mission of building a strong academic program that nurtures the good student and good person in each child while achieving our operational goals for the year.

Woodland School’s revenue is supplemented by fundraising activities that help the school operate in a financially conservative manner and support the school’s strategic plans for growth and a strong and sustainable future. The continued success of our Annual Fund campaign, along with sound fiscal management, continues to help the school maintain affordable levels of tuition while providing a generous financial aid program.

Dave Girouard Treasurer, Board of Trustees

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2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR - Unaudited* 6/30/16 REVENUES Programs**

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* Please note that all information on this page represents “Unaudited” results.

Our Annual Financial Audit concludes in October each year. ** Tuition & Fees net of $917k in Financial Aid, Faculty Remission and Sibling Discount awards *** Excludes non-cash expenditure

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A New Look and a New Direction for Early Childhood Education In the fall of 2016, Woodland School opened its Reggio-Inspired Early Childhood Center to much parent acclaim and significant student enrollment.

“We are very excited about this program,” says Karyn Wynn, Assistant Head of School, whose extensive experience with this student-centered, inquiry-based teaching methodology helped make this vision a reality for the school this year. “There is significant research connecting how open-ended learning really benefits our youngest learners. Children build cognitive, language and crucial social skills through play and exploration.”

The Reggio-Emilia approach views children as curious and capable learners filled with wonder. They find new opportunities to grow through curated environments and experiences, guided by observant and caring teachers who serve as mentors and guides.

The environment also plays a huge role in inspiring the child.

Our indoor and outdoor spaces are playful and warm, reflecting childhood itself. We carefully curate these spaces throughout the year to offer new opportunities for learning, exploration and growth.

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Thank You for Supporting Our Annual Fund Since the 2010 launch of the Annual Fund, we have consistently exceeded fundraising targets for the sixth year running. Thanks to the generosity of our parents, Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, grandparents and other supporters, Woodland raised over $490,000 for vital school-wide operations. In addition to 100% faculty, staff and Board participation, last year’s parent support was at 85%. Way to go, Woodland!

Thank you to the following donors who supported the 2015-2016 Annual Fund: FOUNDERS CIRCLE Sybilla and Alex Balkanski Kelly McGowan and Timothy Brady The Carr Family

Tiffany and Dave Girouard Colleen and Andrew McCreary Katie Boissicat and Keith Randall

Sonia and Aydin Senkut

The Kehring Family

Elizabeth and Ray Su

Cecilia Pohani Huber and Daniel Huber Emma and Kris Johnson Masumi and Tim Reynders Lisa Hane and Hugh Rienhoff

Koryne and Taylor Smith Sarah Walter and Robert van Gent The Whitt Family

Abby and Ivan Kirigin The Lambeth Family RJ and Chris Ligtenberg Milana and Declan McCullagh Isabelle Young and Juan Pablo Mejia Anita and Phillip Murelaga Anitha and Prakash Nanduri Linda Rogers and Michael O’Gorman Katelijn Vleugels and Roel Peeters Amanda and Bill Pires Ioana and Serban Popescu Meg and Emmanuel Saint-Loubert-Bie Stacey Chapralis and Pete Samaras

Jean Schaffner Renee and Craig Scott Karuna Mukherjea and Deepak Sharma Michelle and Fred Smith Aida and Louis Soto Taymar Hartman and Peter Stathis Najwa and Philip Tamer Barbara and Steffen van Schewick Alanna Chan and Clarke Watson Lindsay and Thomas Zachystal Elena Rose and Sergey Zhupanov

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE The Cleeland Family

WOODLAND CIRCLE Meena Tahiliani and Gaurav Aggarwal Ursula Vitt and Matthius Braun Jenny Redo and Kevin Brown Michelle and Michael Gabriel

WILDCAT CIRCLE Anonymous (4) Sheila Amoroso and John Blackmore Yoko Inoue and John Cheong Sharon Chang and Alec DeCherney Kim and Thomas De Lora Janice Diamond Mary and Gary Driedger Anne Hoecker and Peter Frazier Amy Shaw and David George Connie and Russell Green Mymy and Stephen Henderson Mary and Robert Hooper Elizabeth and Jeff Karnes

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PARTNERSHIP CIRCLE Anonymous (2) Nassim Khonsari and Hossein Azimi Reema and Hari Batnagar Dipika Khanna and Rajeev Batra Pratima Sethi and Amaury Bellemans Evelyn Lassman and Anders Bertelrud Sonal Singh and Vivek Bhatnagar Svetlana Donets and Yegor Borovikov Susan and John Brandes Lisa Bell and Paul Caamano Meeta Kaur Malhi and Banjot Chanana The Cocquyt Family Krystal and Babak Dehnad Chonira Aturupane and Sohan De Mel Laura and Chris Furmanski Sophie Dufault and Romas Geleziunas

Naureen Mirza-George and Simeon George Patricia Champfailly and Emilio Ghilardi Wendy Lair and Bradley Hamel Stephanie and Mac Harman Linda and Ken Harris Laura and Scott Hayes The Kang Family Akemi and John Kodera Barbara Ballard Krebs Min Hui and Tong Luo Michelle and Matt MacKenzie The Mader-Clark Family Vinita and Navneet Mathur Jaimie Buss and Bryan McCormick John Ora

Ilaria Turner and John Pink The Prest Family Aparna and Deepak Ramanathan Christine and Paul Reynolds Anna and Alexander Richter Adelaide Roberts and Paul Roeder Stephanie and Richard Sassoon Kimberly and Behzad Sayyah Jamee and Dean Schorno Michele Sherman Mary Yoon and Jeffrey Shotts Maribel and George Sternbach Janelle and Rich Van der Linde Vicky Harris and Billy Vang Mary Ezra and Yeuk Yuan Fariba Lessani and Syrus Ziai

Anonymous (9) Felicity Ackers Karen Astrachan Emily Auchincloss Janie and John Barman Maria Barulich Lauren Baumgartner Pat Bond Jocelyn Boneso Jill and James Briggs Tim Campbell Wendy Cardamone Olivier Caro Katherine and Dan Chappelear Jennifer Cheung Josephine Corlett Devon and Samuel Crews Elizabeth and Timothy Cummings Helen Marlo and Lawrence D’Arcangelis

Caroline Diarte Edwards and Heriberto Diarte Tiffany and Bret DiMarco Liya and Leon Dorfman Louise Douglas Stephanie and Tim Drolapas Shirley Duong Justin Duren Joan and Larry Eble Sandra and Dr. Charles Eldridge Julie Euchner Laura and Bob Fanucchi Dana Schneider and Damien Ferraro Bonnie and Clark Fisher Bethany Silvestri and Emiliano Gambaretto Elizabeth Garcia Isabelle Gecils Farah and Grant Gerdes Mark Gonikberg

Katherine Graham Anita Grossman Avani and Ashish Gupta Miranda Halaby Ivana Hansen Linda and Jeffrey Hayer Grace and Jon-Erik Holty Marie-Jeanne Juilland and Garey Johnson Samantha Jordan Sunir and Padma Kapoor Amy and Brian Kinion Marissa Klein Jackson Kuong Joy Sykes and Evan Leonard Katie and Francois Lespade Emily Listmann Sue and Scott Lombardi Guadalupe Zaragoza and Francisco Lopez The Lubetzky Family

Jeni Luby Stacey and Marty Mahon Sharon Marzouk Debbie and Richard Mattiello Diana and Mark Minkowski Diane and Timothy Morris Lisa and Mark Moser Silke and Timothy Nelson Kelly Nelson Samantha and Lowell Ness The Orban Family Laura Ordonez Rezwan and Azarmeen Pavri Elizabeth Pierce The Posner Family

Maria Legorreta and Jesus Ramirez Deepti and Mohan Randhava Julie Reed Natalia Ermolova and George Rekouts Melanie and Jimmy Rothenberg Cynthia Wong and Ashvin Sangoram Kindra Kay Scharich Teresa and Jason Schneider Jason Schriver Beverly Gustafson and Anjan Somadder Lindsay Stewart Jacob Stillman Kelli Swan Kimberly and Todd Thacker Claudia and Scott Thompson

Sangeeta and Anil Tiwari Bonnie Tsung Anne and Bruce Vanderbush Bertha Zaragoza and Bernardino Vargas Anna and Leo Volkov Jennifer and Bill Webster Susan Whited Cecilia Willer The Willis Family Brad Wright Sharon Wu Karyn Wynn Amita Paul and Shekhar Yadav Cheryl Zhong and Jiayan Zhao

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CORPORATE, FOUNDATION AND MATCHING GIFTS Adobe Matching Gift Program American Endowment Foundation Apple Matching Gifts Program Ericsson Employee Engagement Fund Google Matching Gifts Program

Intuit Foundation Matching Donation Program Lenovo Employees Care/YourCause LLC Microsoft Matching Gift Program Oracle Charity Account

Qualcomm Matching Grant Program Rock Paper Scissors Foundation Salesforce Matching Gifts Program Silicon Valley Community Foundation Target Take Care of Education

Woodland Circle $5,000 - $9,999 Wildcat Circle $2,500 - $4,999

Partnership Circle $1,000 - $2,499 Community Circle $1 - $999

GIVING CIRCLES* Founders Circle $20,000 and above Leadership Circle $10,000 to $19,999

*Employer matching gifts are counted toward the total.

Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of this report. If you have been incorrectly listed or omitted, we sincerely apologize. Please notify the Advancement Office at 650.285.5226 or email advancement@woodland-school.org with any questions or concerns.

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Celebrating Our Graduates We are often asked where our graduates attend high school and college. The short answer is pretty much anywhere they choose!

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Alumni Profile Zoe Sharkey is an amazing young woman. A recent graduate of Columbia College Chicago, a liberal arts college specializing in arts and media disciplines to prepare students for careers in the entertainment industry, she embodies the attributes of a Woodland graduate in so many ways: she’s resourceful, kind and a lifelong learner with a strong moral compass.

that I had finished the assignment two days earlier.”

Woodland’s commitment to developing the good student and good person in each child helped Zoe define her personal values. “The school’s emphasis on character development and appreciation for being polite helped me find my inner voice.

Zoe attended Woodland from preschool all the way through eighth grade and was a student under two former heads - founder Lynn Nelson and John Ora. While she regularly donned school uniforms at Woodland and later Pinewood, she now prefers the edgier side of fashion – fitting for an up-and-coming events and concert promoter.

“I credit Woodland for the structure and diligence I needed to succeed in college. While my roommates were frantically working on their 6-page papers due the following morning, I could rest easy knowing

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I learned how to look someone in the eye, greet and be present for them. I learned, too, early on that I am responsible for my own actions – yet another skill that has helped me enormously throughout my life.”

When asked about her favorite Woodland teacher, she is quick to respond. “Hands down, Mr. Thompson was the best teacher to come into my life - ever. He really cared about how I learned and took time to work with me to master important skills.”

What’s next for this Woodland alum? Right now, she’s assisting her mother Kathleen Daly, a former Woodland Board member and founding chair of the Advancement Committee, at their family coffeehouse which bears her name, Café Zoe. “I’m happy being here for now and getting some real-time work experience lining up entertainment and community events. Down the road I will look into graduate programs, possibly in Chicago or another music town.”

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Now in her 22nd year as a Woodland educator, Maria has seen a lot of changes over the years.

“Back in the day we used the Carden method, where traditional subjects are taught, and each grade level builds upon the knowledge and skills of the previous years.”

Fast forward to 2016, and Woodland’s learning environment has a whole new look and feel. “Our curriculum just keeps getting better and better.

There’s more emphasis on self-expression – we are literally teaching kids how to think, not what to think. The teacher is more of a facilitator or guide.

We also have a gymnasium, something that our coaches have wanted for so many years!”

“It’s been very exciting to be part of the school’s growth,” says Maria. “Up until six years ago when Mr. Ora started encouraging teachers to participate in school-sponsored programs and classes to support our teaching, many of us didn’t know what professional development was.

The opportunity to attend Writer’s Workshop at Columbia has literally transformed my classroom and my effectiveness as a teacher.”

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Second grade teacher Maria Barulich first joined the Woodland community as a parent more than 25 years ago. “Woodland was this hidden jewel; we didn’t even know it existed until we heard about it from a friend.” Impressed with the school’s warmth and family-oriented feel, Maria enrolled her son in the same class as Coach Jason Schneider.

“It was the perfect school for folks looking for an alternative to their local public schools.”

Another recent pedagogical shift is identifying different learning styles and adapting classroom instruction to meet the needs of each child.

“Woodland is also doing a great job nurturing intellectual curiosity, stimulating personal growth and promoting a lifelong joy of reading and learning. Our SEL program continues to evolve as we look for new ways to instill the importance of compassion, empathy and responsibility in others and ourselves.”

What hasn’t changed are the people, she notes.

“Our community is amazing, and the parents are so supportive. Great parents and great kids; the apple does not fall too far from the tree.”

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“I feel like I’ve worked for three schools,” says Scott. “We’ve gone from rote, to group work and now a more robust project-based model.

It’s very exciting.”

Scott credits Mr. Ora for helping Woodland reach this point in our history. “He hired amazing teachers, grew the Board, launched a philanthropy program, initiated the accreditation

process from the California Association of Independent Schools and Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and professionalized systems and staffing. “You could say that he opened the book of best practices.”

Also during Mr. Ora’s tenure, the school successfully negotiated a 25-year lease with the Las Lomitas School District, paving the way for building the gym and adding a middle school wing to the campus.

“What I like best about Woodland now is how much teacher leadership we’ve built. So many teachers are willing to take on additional roles which is a testament to how deeply they care about the growth of the school.”

“Now, with Marja Brandon as our new Head of School, we are about to take another huge step forward. We will nail down our identity as a school, our niche, our curriculum – and leverage her entrepreneurial vision with the Silicon Valley business community. We are all very excited about the future.”

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