THE WOODLANDS THE WOODLANDS
CHRISTIAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY A C A D E M Y SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
Head Of School Notes -- by Julie Ambler The Woodlands Christian Academy serves Jesus Christ by equipping future leaders – spiritually, academically, physically and socially – who are prepared to succeed in college, confident in their unique abilities, and willing to utilize their gifts to further God’s eternal kingdom. To accomplish this mission, we offer an engaging and stimulating faculty and an environment conducive to learning. Unfortunately, tuition and fees are not sufficient to cover all expenses associated with operating a Christian college-preparatory school. Thus, Woodlands Christian, like all private schools, relies on generous donations. We promote three primary fundraisers: the annual fund, the auction and specific capital campaigns. Tuition covers 90% of our school’s operating expenses, and the annual fund helps bridge this gap. This year’s campaign, which runs from October 1 through November 9, has two goals. The first is to raise $250,000 to support operational costs like salaries, student programs and overhead. The second goal is to achieve 100% participation from our families, a ratio necessary to obtain corporate sponsorships and grants from foundations. A successful annual fund will also help us limit tuition increases for next year. I am so grateful to Nicole and Anthony Kenisky who have agreed to lead this year’s campaign. At our spring auction, school families and friends enjoy a festive evening of fellowship while helping to raise the balance of funds needed for operations. We also designate a fund-in-need that in past years has been used to purchase lower
school playground equipment, football bleachers, upper school lockers, a full-size bus, SMART boards, and additional professional training for our faculty. This year’s auction will be held on April 13 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott. Candi Guilbeau has graciously agreed to chair this year’s event. Operating expenses do not include the costs of new construction, and it is our desire to replace all of our portable classrooms with permanent buildings according to our master plan. We have begun the first phase of our next capital campaign. It has been a joy to work with our chairs, Judy and Raymond Duroy, and we look forward to sharing the specific details with each of you in the near future. We appreciate your partnership and the significant financial investment that you make through tuition to send your children to Woodlands Christian. While we have many needs as a school, we know that “many hands make light work”. Please prayerfully consider how your family can participate in our fundraisers. May God be honored through the faithfulness of the generous families at Woodlands Christian and may generations of children be inspired at this school to joyfully serve Christ’s kingdom for eternity.
Save The Date The Woodlands Christian Academy’s Annual Auction & Gala Saturday, April 13, 2013 Woodlands Waterway Marriott
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