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100 Montessori Place North Greenbush, NY 12144

518.283.5400Fax 518.283.4861

www.woodlandhill.org

Dear Parents, This fall we opened our new school wing. Our new library, makerspace, classrooms, teaching kitchen, learning resource rooms and

amphitheater have been transformational!

We also added chickens and a new large garden that will be planted in the spring. Every day, our students are using all our new spaces. From cooking projects to woodworking, reading in the library or yoga in the amphitheater, our students have benefited from all our efforts to create this new part of our campus.

This endeavor could not have taken place without the hard work of our board, parents, and staff. We raised over $1.1 million towards this project and are finishing our campaign this year with engraved bricks on our amphitheater patio. We appreciate all that our community contributes, and I am so pleased by the outpouring of support for our school.

Our building, completed in 2002, and the subsequent additions came about as part of strategic planning. Through a comprehensive process, we determine what our students and community need to be successful. We are in the middle of new planning process and look forward to what this new strategic plan will bring.

We would not be the outstanding school we are without the talented and dedicated faculty, our skilled administrative team, our caring parents, and eager students! I am grateful to have such a great place to not only be every day, but also to be able to provide this wonderful learning environment to our students.

Sincerely, Susan Kambrich, Ed.D.Head of School

Dear Woodland Hill Families, Welcome to the Annual Meeting! I look forward to reporting on this last year. Each passing year brings us new challenges and accomplishments strengthening Woodland Hill Montessori School. Our school continues

to stand out from the rest exceling at educating children with the proven Montessori philosophy. Our children as the center are the common thread holding us all together.

Susan and the administration closely attend to all of our children. They are vested in their success holistically looking at each child with uniqueness. Day by day, they coordinate and problem solve ensuring safety, structure and consistency.

The Board is honed in on the success of Woodland Hill. We work side by side with Susan supporting her and providing our expertise. This past year we completed our new building and capital campaign. It was no small feat! We increased our meetings, added ad hoc committees and kept business as usual. Deliberations and big decisions being made all the while aligning with our mission, remembering that it’s your children at the center of it all.

Thank you for your commitment to Woodland Hill. We all have an integral role in this success and should be proud of our triumphant feat this past year!

Sincerely, Katie SinghPresident of the Board of Trustees

OUR MISSION

Woodland Hill Montessori School––a diverse and engaging educational partnership of parents, teachers, children, and community –– nurtures a child’s love of learning and sense of personal and social responsibility, using the child-centered Montessori philosophy and curriculum to develop the intellectual, physical, spiritual, artistic and academic excellence inherent in each child.

BOARD OF TRUSTEESKatherine SinghPresident

Peter McCorkleVice President

Christopher RussellTreasurer

Frederick Galt, Esq.Secretary

Michael Endler, Esq.Immediate Past President

Stephanie Puchner Teacher Representative

MEMBERS AT LARGEVikash Agrawal Jason AllenGuha BalaTamara GatchellRobert GreenJulie Massry KnoxMichael LoganTobi Saulnier

ADMINISTRATIONSusan KambrichHead of School

Michelle Edwards Assistant Head of School

Andrew BigganeChief Financial Officer

Kris Gernert-DottDirector of Admissions andCommunity Outreach

Moira RienzoDirector of Development and Communications

Danielle HallBusiness Administrator

Nicholle Gregor Administrative Coordinator

Meghan Johnson Director of Auxiliary Services

Deborah Lee Capital Campaign Manager

Michael EarlyDirector of Facilities

Sarah Colwill joined us as the school librarian in our brand new library. She is also a youth services librarian at the East Greenbush Community Library. Previously, Sarah worked as an adjunct librarian at the Sage Colleges. Sarah has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Russell Sage College, a master’s degree in educational administration from the University at Albany, and a master’s of library science degree from Southern Connecticut State University. Sarah is working on developing our

collection, and creating programming for our students.

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NEW FACULTYWe welcomed one new faculty member this year.

FACULTYHead Teachers & Assistant TeachersJulie AdamsCindy BishopSandy BlakemanLiz CahrengerAshley CampionPatrick CartwrightAshley CicconeChristine ClausMary DameJennifer GrahamOlga FebusCora HeiserMarion HellerKatja HigginsSara Howard Leah JohnsonHeather KostellNicole LenihanAndrew McClainKristen McDermottErin MergilLourdes OrtegaJessica PelizariStephanie PuchnerMelinda PutneyMichele PraileauCassandre RoweJaclyn Santilli Alisa ScapaticiVinita ShekharJohn Slater

SPECIALISTSOwusu Anane Sue Anthony Charles AustinJennifer BurnsBethany BurroughsIgnatius CalabriaSarah ColwillNieves Gonzalez-MontejanoSusan GordonTracy HussonBen KeltsChuck LambTami MeekSara O’ConnellJesse RobertsToni RolandCathy Schane-LydonSandy SchneiderAndrew SnowDenise Stark Megan Stasi Naomi Wimberley-Hartman

SCHOOL CARE STAFFAmanda Bentley, Afterschool Primary Head TeacherCarrie Blakeman-McClainKelsey CarterJosie CatalanoPatrick KraftKrysten Houser Tracy HussonShaneque Nelson-CookKaty Whitcher

Jason Allen is the founder of Allen Power Inc., DBA Aries Power, which he founded in 2013 after a successful 15-year career at GE Energy. Aries Power is a distributed generation development company based in Albany, New York. Jason graduated from West Point in 1994 with a major in Environmental Engineering and served in the U.S. Army prior to joining GE in 1999.

Robert “Bob” Green is a systems developer, trained economist, financial analyst, and professional musician. He currently serves as treasurer of the board of directors for Washington Heights & Inwood (WHIN) Music Community School in New York City. For the past 22 years, Bob has served as a board member and audit chair

for the Neighborhood Trust Federal Credit Union. He has bachelor’s degree in economics and political economy from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and an MBA from Columbia University. His music education programs have been presented by Carnegie Hall Education/Weill Music Institute and Lincoln Center Institute/Education. He has performed in 12 countries, 24 states, at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Town Hall, Symphony Space, and on PBS.

NEW BOARD MEMBERSWHMS welcomed two new trustees to the board this year. Jason Allen and Bob Green were elected to the board in April.

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Achievements

Enrollment at WHMS remains strong. There are 306 students this year: 20 Toddlers, 105 Primary students, 84 Lower El students, 70 Upper El students, and 27 Middle School students.

Shreeya Pullela won the WHMS Spelling Bee in December 2018 and represented Woodland Hill at the Capital Region Spelling Bee in February.

Romeo Vashishth won Woodland Hill’s National Geographic GeoBee in January. This was his second consecutive year winning the GeoBee, a competition designed to inspire and reward students’ curiosity about the world.

The entire school, along with community members, gathered on February 28 to honor Dr. Susan Kambrich for earning her doctorate in education leadership. Her accomplishment demonstrates her dedication to lifelong learning. Each level presented Susan with a gift, and the students sang songs in celebration.

The Upper Elementary students hosted an OXFAM Banquet, an event designed to bring hunger and poverty issues to light. The Upper Elementary students presented to the attendees, discussing facts and examples of real-life inequalities and raised $1,550 to benefit OXFAM America.

A sampling of campus events

In December, the Bio Bus 2, a converted Airstream travel trailer, visited WHMS. Students in Lower El, Upper El, and Middle School climbed aboard the bus and learned about Daphnia, a shrimp-like animal found in ponds and puddles. Using the state-of-the-art microscopes on board the Bio Bus, students had the unique opportunity to observe the inner workings of Daphnia, including a beating heart, twitching muscles, and digestive system.

On November 27, WHMS held an Entrepreneurs’ Forum. The forum featured seven WHMS community members: Tamara Gatchell, Tobi Saulnier, Tamara Gatchell, Doug Grout, Karthik and Guha Bala, Susan Kambrich, Gunther Fishgold, and Nuhar Jaleel. After each panelist spoke, the 6th

- 8th grade students in the audience asked questions. It was the third such forum held by WHMS and was enjoyed by both the students and the panelists.

Campus Enhancements

After a year of construction, our new addition was completed in early September. The addition includes three new classrooms, science lab, teaching kitchen, library, and a Maker’s Workshop. A ribbon cutting was held on Friday, September 20, 2019. WHMS students and nearly 100 guests gathered at the new amphitheater to ceremoniously cut the ribbon. In addition

to the students, parents, grandparents, and community members, the ribbon cutting was attended by local leaders and politicians. The celebration included performances by the Glee Club, Upper El, and seven of the WHMS violin students.

An electric car charging station was installed in April, and the Green Team hosted a ribbon cutting event. WHMS families and community members brought their electric cars for display and test-drives.

WHMS is now home to six chickens and a coop. The chickens roam during the day and they have been exploring their new surroundings, before returning to their coop each night. Children in aftercare can choose to learn about and care for the chickens.

Professional Development

Thirty-five Woodland Hill faculty and staff members traveled together to Washington D.C. in March to attend The Montessori Event 2019, the annual American Montessori Society conference. The staff attended a variety of workshops covering a wide range of topics. They listened to inspirational keynote speakers, and took home new Montessori materials to try in their classrooms. The conference is always inspiring, and the teachers appreciated the access to thoughtful presentations and connections with other Montessorians, along with the opportunity to connect with their colleagues.

WHMS faculty attended a music and movement workshop before school started this year presented by Montessori Music Educator Matilda Giampietro, Ph.D.

New Programs

WHMS took part in the Hour of Code as part of Computer Science Education Week. Parent volunteers provided an hour of coding in Lower El and Upper El classrooms. The Coding committee also worked with Middle School students to take apart and rebuild computers.

In April, WHMS hosted a Repair Cafe that was open to the surrounding community. Attendees brought items for repair, including bikes, old appliances, and clothes that needed mending. A Toddler Book Club has been meeting this fall and will continue through the spring. The group has been discussing The Montessori Toddler: A Parent’s Guide to Raising a Curious and Responsible Human Being.

Students from kindergarten through Upper El, and Middle School students in the art elective worked on an Ocean Art project designed to bring attention to ocean pollution. Their work was displayed at the Children’s Museum of Science and Technology in March.

Upper El students learned pickle ball this fall, and the unit culminated in an Upper Elementary Pickle Ball Tournament. The students loved it!

This fall, Middle School students worked over on a STEAM building project as part of Kids CAN Build. The students chose a theme, collected cans

to build their creation, and competed against local middle schools. All the cans collected were donated to Shalom Food Pantry, the organization that created the challenge.

The WHMS Theatre Club presented Willy Wonka Kids in December and Alice in Wonderland Jr. in April.

WHMS violin students, under the direction of Andrew Snow, performed at the Troy Victorian Stroll in December 2018.

On the day before the winter holiday break, Upper Elementary and Middle School students came together to share their original works of poetry. This event has fast become a beloved tradition by the students.

The Upper Elementary and Middle School students enjoyed a visit from local news anchor, columnist, and author John Gray. He spoke about his children’s books and his writing process. His books deal with animals, animal rescue,

and the importance of being inclusive.

The Primary Pinning Ceremony, a beloved WHMS tradition designed to showcase the leadership skills of those students in their third year of Primary, featured 44 students standing up, telling the audience of family members and friends their favorite work, and singing songs, before receiving a special pin from Susan and their teacher.

Middle School students were visited by Sandra Stevenson, an assistant editor at The New York Times. Sandra talked to students about media bias, how print media has evolved, and encouraged them to get their news from a variety of outlets to get different perspectives.

Albany Art Room owner Karen Schupack served as our artist-in-residence in the spring. She created a series of multimedia paintings and worked with Upper El students on blind contour drawings, an exercise where an artist draws the contour of a subject without looking at the paper.

As part of African American History Month, WHMS hosted a school-wide assembly with storyteller Reggie Harris. The Upper Elementary students also participated in workshops with him.

Students in Lower Elementary through Middle School presented projects at the Americas Fair, which took place in March.

Students enjoyed an assembly with percussionist John Arruci called “Percussion Around the World” in March, which celebrated a rich diversity of percussion traditions from around the world with demonstrations and discussions of instruments from Brazil, Cuba, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Trinidad.

Upper Elementary students participated in a challenge on March 13 during WHMS parent Sarah Ward’s presentation about life for children

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in refugee camps. The children carried buckets of water so they could experience what it is like for children who must carry water to their families over even further distances.

The Middle School’s annual class trip took them on a Civil Rights Journey. This learning journey is an integral part of the Middle School curriculum. Students plan and research each stop of their journey. They visited the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Center and Stone Mountain in Georgia, the Southern Poverty Law Center and Selma March Route in Montgomery, Alabama, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Reflection Site in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Upper Elementary students traveled to the Ashokan Center where they participated in archery, learned about blacksmithing, challenged themselves on a high ropes course, and participated in team building.

Seven students represented Woodland Hill at the 37th Annual Olympics of the Visual Arts (OVA) hosted by the New York State Art Teachers Association in Saratoga Springs. Nora Bennett, Isa and Maya Lopez-Camacho, Alex Puchner, Maia Roberts, Violet Stasi and Eleanor Toomey all participated.

Students enjoyed a performance by Lorena Garay, an award-winning guitarist from Puerto Rico. Lorena played for them and had the students use instruments from around the world.

Opera Saratoga came to WHMS, as they have for many years. This year’s show was Pinocchio.

Perry Ground from the Onondaga nation visited with WHMS students in April. They enjoyed his storytelling and participated in workshops to learn about wampum, corn husk dolls and Iroquois games.

More than 60 members of the WHMS community participated in the Capital Pride Parade on June 11. This was Woodland Hill’s fifth year participating.

500 members of the WHMS community enjoyed the beautiful weather and fun activities at this year’s Fall Family Fun Day on Saturday, September 21. Festivities included face painting, tie-dying, henna tattoos, two bands, Himmeli and Ojo de Dios crafts, personalized laser

cuttings, a magic show, balloons, and games.

The WHMS 8th grade students attended the annual Global Citizen Action

Project (GCAP) in New York City along with other Middle School Montessori students from around the country. The students participated in discussions on the work of the United Nations and learned what they can do to become better informed and more productive global citizens.

Upper El students volunteered at Patroon Land Farm on October 10. Students planted garlic, spread hay, and put the garden beds to rest for the winter. They followed their service trip with a picnic lunch and hike on the Indian Ladder Trail at Thacher Park.

Woodland Hill Montessori School students learned how to write, perform, and record an anti-bullying song during an Artist-in-Residency program. From November 4 to November 7, WHMS welcomed Brian Chevalier and his program, Dignity for All Students. Brian worked with the Lower El, Upper El, and Middle School to conduct songwriting workshops that touch on messages of civility, tolerance, and diversity. He also performed for the Primary students. The event was capped off at the Lantern Walk, where Brian and the students performed the songs.

Steve O’Malley, a Woodland Hill Montessori School parent and Head of the United Nation’s South Sudan office, spoke to the Lower El students on November 4. O’Malley has worked for the UN for almost 20 years and has been the Head of Office in South Sudan for more than a year. He talked to the students about the conditions of the South Sudan and presented a slide show.

Parent Education

Jim Dillon, former Guilderland principal and veteran educator visited Woodland Hill in January for a parent education event. Jim discussed strategies for instilling leadership in children to prevent and stand up to bullying. Jim is the author of several books such as The Peaceful School Bus, Okay Kevin, and No Place for Bullying: Leadership for Schools That Care for Every Student.

WHMS alumna and high school senior Aira Agrawal gave two presentations at WHMS, one for Upper El and Middle School students and one for parents. She spoke about creating reasonable boundaries around screen time for all family members based on her book, 7 Step Cleanse for Families: From a Teenager’s Perspective.

We welcomed attorney Susan Carroll Picotte on March 5 for an Estate Planning workshop.

Lower El head teacher Melinda Putney spoke to parents about the importance of literacy at school and at home at our annual Parent Education Event in October. Melinda, a published author and passionate writer, explained several of Montessori’s literacy materials and shared advice for encouraging some of these methods at home.

On November 20, the Diversity Committee hosted a dinner and discussion with Dr. Kristie Ford, a professor of sociology at Skidmore College, on how to talk with children about race. The talk was well attended, and participants engaged in discussions regarding how to address the questions their children ask as well as how to discuss race with sensitivity without avoiding the subject.

Woodland Hill Montessori School Statement of Activityfor the year ended June 30, 2019*

INCOME

Tuition-Net of multi-child discounts & financial aid $3,379,886Fundraising 784,065Lunch & Extra-Curricular 313,038Aftercare 216,474Summer Program 216,185Other 171,759Investment Income-Net of expenses 158,464Enrichment Program 67,231Gala-net of expenses 47,476State Funding 10,000 Total Income $5,364,578

EXPENSESPayroll, Taxes and Benefits $2,947,295 Depreciation & Amortization 181,506Interest 168,303Other 162,914School Supplies & Materials 161,693Insurance 139,322Building Maintenance & Utilities 101,455Office Expense 73,882Consulting 72,922Lunch & Extra Curricular 68,367Advertising 50,675 Utilities 41,057Conferences, Meetings & Dues 32,751Professional Fees 25,825 Total Expenses $4,227,967

CHANGE IN ASSETS $1,136,612

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.88% Gala-net of expenses

Tuition-Net of mulit-child discount & financial aid

63%

2.95% Investment Income

5.84%Lunch & Extra-curricular

4.04% Aftercare

4.03% Summer Program3.2% Other

14.62%Fundraising

1.25% Enrichment program

.19%State Funding

Interest

Depreciation &

Amortization

Payroll, Taxes & Benefits69.71%

4.29%

Insurance3.3%

3.82%School Supplies & Materials

3.98%

.97% Utilities

3.85% Other

1.2% Advertising

1.62% Lunch & Extra Curricular

1.72% Consulting.61% Professional fees.77% Conferences,

Meetings & Dues

2.4% Building Maintenance

1.75% Office Expense

Financial Aid

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Statement of Financial PositionAs of June 30, 2019*

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents $937,588

Investments 3,215,939

Receivables (net) 530,829

Prepaid expenses 2,053

Land, building, and equipment (net) 5,806,598

Total assets $10,493,007

LIABILITIES

Accounts payable 348,730

Accrued expenses 233,269

Deferred revenues 1,061,744

Long-term debt 2,580,459

Total liabilities $4,224,202

NET ASSETS

Unrestricted $3,362,797

Board designated 1,862,262

Temporarily restricted 743,746

TOTAL NET ASSETS $6,268,805

TOTAL LIABILITES AND NET ASSETS $10,493,007

Woodland Hill is committed to serving families of

diverse socio-economic backgrounds through a

growing financial aid program and affordable tuition.

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Chris Russell and

Nicole Drizos Russell,

Annual Fund Chairs

The Lo FamilyNicole and Brendan LongcoreNeelam K. MehtaErin and Fernando MergilPanera BreadMoira RienzoDebbie and Jonathan RipchickMarcy Stengel and Brian MurrayThe Wan Family

FRIEND $1 - $249

16 Handles Jissel and Saleh AbuawadJulie M. AdamsJim Adrian and Byrd ClevelandAmazon SmileAnonymousThe Armstrong FamilyRoger and Judy Armstrong*Sarah and Khodor AssiKristi and Rich BarletteLuke Bedell and Deborah ScheidelJohn Bennett and Tricia BurroughsBest Buy Employee Giving ProgramChristina and Adam BlotBox Tops for EducationWillard and Shaleena BridghamBill and Becky Brittingham*Mary Ann Buckowski*Jennifer Burns and Chris ScobeeJoan Burns*Joseph Burns*Teresa and Billy Joe Cable+Liz and Tim CahrengerCampion ConstructionCapCom FCUPatricia and Michael Chiplock*Michele and Brett ClaphamTina and Bernhard ClausCoca-Cola GIVECommerce HubBrian Delaney and Allison WhiteEllen and Harry J. DePan, M.D.+Voramon and Cheer DheeradhadaVicki Dillon*Michael EarlyAllegra Edelman and Peter SinclairMichelle and Ashley EdwardsMichael Endler and Lise HafnerPamela Estes*Field GoodsDanielle FlavinJohn D. Flavin*The Gifford FamilyGoldman, Sachs and Co. Matching Gift ProgramThe Graves-Riese Family

donorsSCHOLARS’ CLUB $5,000+

John J. Nigro, Nigro Companies

HEAD OF SCHOOL CIRCLE $2,500-$4,999

Bob Green and Nina Loewenstein

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE $1,000 - $2,499

AnonymousGuha and Deepa BalaA Bevy of BradysTimothy Chiplock and Nuhar JaleelCarlos and Sonia ElgueroFrederick and Laura GaltLiliana Garcia and Dan MasseyBob and Tamara GatchellDorian Goldman and Marvin Israelow*Christopher Griffith and Rebecca O’DonnellJim and Julie KnoxPeter and Diane McCorkleJenny, Arjun, Santiago, and Ivan RaoCyril and Lydia Rodriguez*Chris Russell and Nicole Drizos RussellAnthony and Jaclyn SantilliDrs. Tobi and Gary SaulnierDr. CD & Kate SinghMichele Susko and Fardin SanaiThe Tien Family FoundationWendy Turner and Yathin Krishnappa

INVESTOR $500 - $999

Austin & Co. Inc.Thomas Federici and Julie TsaiThe Gernert-Dott FamilyJennifer and Niles GoldSusan and James KambrichShaheen and Kanika RahmanStewart’s Holiday MatchThe Unger and O’Shea Family

BENEFACTOR $250 - $499

The Ajdelsztajn FamilyElisa Albert and Edward SchwarzschildAmerican Clothing Recycling Co. Inc.AnonymousMichael and Madeline Baltrush*Christina and Timothy DillonBill and Gayle EstesSusan and David EvansJamie and Michael FurgangDrs. Tyler Hotaling and Cristina WeinerPatrick and Laura JordanNicole and Brian Lenihan

Annual Fund2018-2019

Nicholle GregorHannaford SupermarketsMichael Harris and Sima Patel-HarrisCora and Scott HeiserChristian and Marion HellerKatja HigginsSara HowardTracy HussonSauro and Jaqualyn IardellaKenneth and Delritta James* James and Erin JenkinsMeghan JohnsonLeann Kelly and Jeff Jones*The Kenning FamilyKarl and Sharon Klein* Heather and Travis KostellAndrea and Chris KullmanDrs. Derek and Kimberly LaneJeffrey Lang and Anna TinioThe Lavigne FamilySue LaVigneDeborah J. LeeMichele and Eddie LenzoConor and Doni LillisRoy Lin and Star Lu Shannon and Michael LoganFred and Rachelle LucianiAndrew McClain and Sandra BlakemanMolly McDonald and Bill KrattingerTami MeekDavid and Heidi NathanielszNancy Lucas and Steve O’MalleyThe Orciuoli FamilyJoshua and Kimberley OsburnFarzin Payamfar and Arzu FallahiJustin Pfeiffer and Rebecca KochDennis Phayre and Nieves Gonzalez-MontejanoStephanie and Thomas PuchnerMelinda PutneyJoe and Abbie PutrockDouglas ReillyWendy and Jesse RobertsThe Romero-Kiser FamilyDr. Alisa Scapatici and Paul BuckowskiKerri and Thomas ScheibJen ShufeltThe Fredericka V. Slingerland Family FoundationStacia and Shawn SnowCora and Olaf Stackelberg*Megan and Paul StasiConnie and Lars Turin*Maureen and James TustyValerie Vasselon and Deepak VashishthAnn Wheeler*Perry Woodin and Laura Welles

Adam and Kelly WuShifeng Xia and Heyin XuKeisuke and Tomomi Yamaoka

IN-KIND DONATIONS

East Greenbush Central School DistrictMontessori Services/For Small HandsMutinyPrice Chopper SupermarketsChris RussellMike TheodoreTierra Farm

MEMORIAL AND HONORARY GIFTS

In honor of Mason and Ava BlotChristina and Adam Blot

In honor of Madeline Burns ScobeeJoseph Burns

In memory of Margaret KambrichEllen and Harry J. DePan, M.D.

In memory of Margaret KambrichTeresa and Billy Joe Cable

In honor of Iyla’s graduation from kindergartenDorian Goldman and Marvin Israelow

In honor of Zoe and Jade BrowningKenneth and Delritta James

In honor of Julia GaltKarl and Sharon Klein

In memory of Margaret KambrichSue Lavigne

In memory of Joaquin Fernando MergilErin and Fernando Mergil

In honor of Bristol and Brody ScheibKerri and Thomas Scheib

In honor of Eleanor ToomeyConnie and Lars Turin

Woodland Hill Montessori School gratefully acknowledges gifts received between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019.

Thanks to our generous supporters, WHMS raised $70,000 for the 2018-2019 Annual Fund.

* Denotes WHMS Grandparent= Designated to Susan LaVigne Scholarship Fund

Great care was taken to ensure the accuracy of this report. If there are any errors, please accept our apologies and notify Moira K. Rienzo, Director of Development at 518.283.5400 or mrienzo@woodlandhill.org

$50,000 and above The Agrawal FamilyDeepa and Guha BalaThe DeLeonardis FamilyGeorge R. Hearst, III and Christine HearstThe Massry and Knox Families

$25,000 and above AnonymousThe Abele Family*Karthik Bala and Shoba NarayanThe Brady FamilyJohn J. Nigro The Scheib FamilyThe Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation

$10,000 and above Anonymous (2)Carlos and Sonia ElgueroCharles and Lore FergusonLiliana Garcia and Dan MasseyBob and Tamara GatchellNuhar Jaleel and Timothy J. Chiplock Susan and James KambrichMichele and Eddie LenzoJenny and Jim Malatras

T h e C a m p a i g n f o rWoodland Hill Montessori School

Congratulations to the Class of 2019!Seventeen students graduated from 8th grade on Friday, June 14.

Zhi Luncheon-Lowrie was nominated by his classmates and teachers to serve as the senior speaker.

Our keynote graduation speaker was Michele Praileau. Michele has been a teacher in the Upper El for 12 years and all four of her children graduated from Woodland Hill.

Our 2019 graduates are attending the following high schools: The Albany Academies (4), Albany High School (2), Columbia High School (3), Darrow School, Doane Stuart School (2), Emma Willard School, Home school, Niskayuna High School, Shaker High School.

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The Russell FamilyTobi and Gary SaulnierDr. CD and Katherine SinghTierra Farm

$5,000 and above Anonymous The Bender Scientific Fund of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital RegionThe Gernert-Dott FamilyWendy and Charles GilmanMarion and Chris HellerPete and Diane McCorkleNeelam MehtaJohn Nigro Donor Advised Fund of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital RegionThomas and Stephanie PuchnerThe Sanai FamilyDr. Wendy Turner and Yathin Krishnappa

$1,000 and above Anonymous (2)Anna C. BaylyThe Berhaupt FamilyThe Biggane FamilyKelli Flansburg and Patrick Cartwright*Bob and Nina Green

Goldman, Sachs & Co. Matching Gift Program Deborah J. LeeMichael and Shannon LoganDr. Shaheen Rahman and Kanika JoharMoira K. RienzoDebbie and Jon RipchickThe Richard and Alita Rogers Family Foundation

Up to $999 Jennifer Baltrush & Matthew GiffordJoan DembinskiMichelle and Ashley EdwardsFrederick and Laura GaltTracy HussonKatie and Eric JohnsonTanu Kumar and Jacob IsraelowEric and Cheryl Ledet

* denotes In-Kind contributions

CommitteeJulie Massry Knox, Chair

Kerri Scheib

Katherine Singh

Michele Susko

Susan Kambrich, Ed.D., Head of School

Moira K. Rienzo, Director of Development and Communications

Deborah J. LeeCapital Campaign Manager

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AUCTION DONORS

16 Handles9 Maple Avenue Jazz ClubAAA Hudson ValleyAlbany Art RoomAlbany Country ClubThe Albany Institute of History & ArtAlbany Symphony OrchestraAmazingly Ageless Medi-SpaAthos RestaurantB.M.T. HospitalityDr. Michael and Madeline BaltrushThe Blue HenBoston IVF - AlbanyCalifornia Closets of AlbanyThe Cheesecake FactoryChildren’s Museum of Science & TechnologyRudy A. Ciccotti Family Recreation CenterCity Line Bar and GrillCrossgates MallThe Deli and BrewDruthers Brewing CompanyEast Greenbush Bowling CenterEl Loco Mexican CafeFenimore Art Museum/The Farmers’ MuseumFour Fat FowlGlennpeter JewelersThe Glimmerglass FestivalHampton Inn & Suites Albany DowntownHancock Shaker VillageHanzo Japanese SteakhouseDanielle HemmidHigh Adventure Ski & BikeHomewood Suites/Tru by Hilton Albany Crossgates MallHonest Weight Food Co-OpThe Hyde Collection – Art Museum and Historic House

iSmile StudiosThe Ivy SpaJim Kambrich, WNYTLamarJill Malouf, Hedonic TonicMaple Ski RidgeMASS MoCAMore Perreca’sNew World Bistro BarNigro CompaniesOld Songs, Inc.Opera SaratogaLauren Orciuoli, Muddy KitchensJoshua OsburnThe Pilates PrincipleRadiance Hot YogaShaheen Rahman and Kanika JoharRockmore Plastic SurgeryRPI AthleticsRumors Salon & Spasalon:troySand Lake Center for the ArtsSaratoga Automobile MuseumSaratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)Kathy Sheehan, Mayor of AlbanyShine Salon beauty & natureSolasus Web SolutionsSondra’s Fine JewelryStewart’s ShopsTech Valley High SchoolSusan ThomasTri City Rentals/Massry RealtyTri-City ValleyCatsTroy City AikikaiTroy Savings Bank Music HallTwist N Flip GymnasticsVIA Port RotterdamWhole Foods MarketWilliamstown Theatre Festival

The evening featured cocktails on the terrace, a sit-down dinner, silent auction, raffles, and a live auction with auctioneer Dr. Mark Fruiterman, music and dancing.

Over $50,000 was raised to support the school, including $12,000 during the Raise a Paddle which was focused on items for the new Makerspace.

Thank you to everybody who attended, donated, and supported the Gala!

GALA COMMITTEE

Sarah Kenning, Chair Coral AngladaSonia ElgueroAmy GarriganDanielle HemmidMohamed HemmidKanika JoharSusan KambrichJenny MalatrasNeelam MehtaLaura MoodyLauren OrciuoliKimberly OsburnColene PhoenixMoira RienzoSusan ThomasDeepak Vashishth

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

DIAMOND LEVELThe Massry and Knox Families

PLATINUM LEVELCMIAV *

GOLD LEVELKey BankWainschaf Associates, Inc.

SILVER LEVELBurt Crane & RiggingM.V.P. ConstructionThe Pilates PrincipleSolasus Web SolutionsTimes Union*The University at Albany Foundation

BRONZE LEVELAlbany Marble Inc.Austin & Co., Inc.Michel Hilton Bellows, Architect, PLLCCDPHPDwight Plumbing and HeatingHodgson Russ LLPMonticello Licensed Real Estate BrokerNigro CompaniesRyan M. Hungershafer, Northwestern MutualPaychexRepeat Business Systems, Inc.Solutions by Design, Inc.

*In-Kind donations

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On May 18, nearly 200 parents, faculty, alumni parents, and community members gathered at the Albany Country Club to celebrate at the 21st annual WHMS Gala.

HONORARY COMMITTEE

Dawn and John AbbuhlGemma and Jason AllenGuha and Deepa BalaMichael and Marcy BellowsJustin and Maclain BerhauptKevin and Monica BradyJohn Buddenhagen and Christina SpauldingDavid and Sheri CanfieldRyan Case, Key BankTimothy Chiplock and Nuhar JaleelLisa Clifford, Key BankMichael and Sara DeLeonardisEllen and Harry J. DePan, M.D.Mustafa Dokucu and Isil Severcan-DokucuMarisa and Allan EisemannSonia and Carlos ElgueroWilliam Estes and Gayle KatzmanSpencer Freedman and Sophia ConroyLiliana Garcia and Dan MasseyRobert and Tamara GatchellWendy and Charles GilmanChristopher Griffith and Rebecca O’DonnellHoward Kibrick, Halliday Financial GroupChristine and George R. Hearst IIIMohamed and Danielle HemmidSasha Herzig, Key BankRyan Hungershafer, Northwestern MutualJaqualyn and Sauro IardellaJon Irizarry and Coral AngladaRyan Johnson, PaychexPatrick and Laura JordanSusan and James KambrichTyler and Sarah KenningJim and Julie KnoxAndrea and Chris KullmanDrs. Derek and Kimberly LaneSue LaVigneMichele and Eddie LenzoConor and Doni LillisMichael and Shannon LoganTom and Zoë MacGregorJim and Jenny MalatrasMurray and Mallory MassryNorman and Micki MassryNeelam MehtaAlexander Monticello, Monticello Real Estate BrokerMonica MirandaLaura MoodyDr. Andrew and Sara MorseMai NaitoJohn J. NigroDaniel O’Connor, Northwestern MutualFrank and Lauren OrciuoliFran O’Rourke, Key BankJoshua and Kimberley OsburnDr. Shaheen Rahman and Kanika JoharJohn Rajter, Key BankArjun and Jenny RaoGary and Melissa RobbinsChris Russell and Nicole Drizos RussellTony and Jackie SantilliTobi and Gary SaulnierThomas and Kerri ScheibDr. CD and Katie SinghJeff Stewart and Heather KlusendorfMichele Susko and Fardin SanaiSusan Thomas and James Besha, Jr. Valerie Vasselon and Deepak VashishthJoshua and Jenny WainmanGerald and Judith WainmanSusan Zongrone, Key Bank

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DONORS

Adobe Matching Gift ProgramElizabeth and John ArmstrongJustin and Maclain BerhauptJames Besha and Susan ThomasJora CohenRobert and Gert DoriotJames Dunn & Kim KronauFrederick and Laura GaltGE Foundation - Matching Gift ProgramWendy and Charles GilmanKris, Damon, and Marcus HoneycuttMichele and Eddie LenzoNorman and Micki MassryEdward Schwarzschild & Elisa AlbertJesse Vollick and Jessa PelizariAllison White and Brian DelaneyPerry Woodin and Laura Welles

Photos by Joe Putrock, Times Union

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The WHMS Fund allows Woodland Hill Montessori School to keep the tuition affordable while providing additional funds to enhance our program. Your tax-deductible, voluntary contributions to the WHMS Fund allows WHMS to purchase specific items this year that the teachers and staff feel are necessary for their programs, such as: Montessori materials, faculty education and development, playground/outdoor equipment, Smart Boards, soccer balls, diversity training for faculty, bleachers for the athletic field, risers for performances, Steinway piano, special events, speakers and assemblies, computer lab, primary field trips, writer- and artist-in-residence programs, and software for the library.

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