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Summer 2013

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The Spirit is distributed to our constituent groups such as our current parents and alumni parents, grandparents, and special friends of the school who wish to receive it. This a publication of the St. Laurence Catholic School (SLCS) Office of Development and is prepared and distributed once a year. The SLCS Office of Development has made every effort to ensure the information and listing is accurate and complete.

Editor/Layout Ginger Przybyla

Proofreader Marie Brown

Contributors Cassandra Atme Betsy Brown Suzanne Byrne Charlotte Connor Jennifer Dye Debra Haney Dan Rutledge Christina Stanton

Photographers Erin Golan Ginger Przybyla Lisa D’Oliver Laurel Keller Katie Lavery Dan Rutledge Meliezza Walker SLCS Faculty/Staff SLCS Volunteers

The Spirit Magazine | Issue 5, Volume 1, Summer 2013St. Laurence Catholic School Office of Development2630 Austin Parkway | Sugar Land, Texas 77479www.stlaurencecs.org | 281-980-0500 main | 281-980-0026 fax

THANK YOU!We extend our sincere thank you to all of our parents, who volunteer at the many events that take place at SLCS during our school year. Please accept our heartfelt gratitude for all that you do! Our school is successful due to your time, talent and treasure.

ACCrEdiTATiONSLCS is a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.SLCS was fully accredited in 1995 through the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED), under the aegis of the Texas Education Agency (TEA). We adhere to the policies and procedures of the TCCED and the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

AdmissiONsSt. Laurence Catholic School admits students of all races, colors, and national/ethnic origins to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national/ethnic origin in the administration of its educational and admission policies, tuition assistance, or athletic and other programs.

For Admissions, please contact Marie Brown, Admissions Coordinator/Registrar at 281-980-0500.

Get more information online at www.stlaurencecs.org.

Pictured on the front cover: Candle Lighting Mass, May 2013

inSide the SummeR/faLL 2013 iSSue

05 Letter from the PrincipalReviewing the 2012-2013 academic year and all of St. Laurence

Catholic School’s achievements and gracious supporters.

08 s.P.iC.E. it Up! The St. Laurence program, Special People In Catholic Education,

completes its pilot year with great success.

11 Auction Event recap 2013SLCS welcomed school parents, alumni parents, faculty, staff and

friends to the 21st annual auction this past April.

12 sLCs Celebrates service!We take a moment to recognize and give thanks to our students,

faculty and staff for their dedication to service.

15 Annual reportA financial summary and recognition to everyone who has

supported our school by giving to our annual fund.

as a pastoral instrument of the

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The Spirit Magazine | Issue 5, Volume 1, Summer 2013St. Laurence Catholic School Office of Development2630 Austin Parkway | Sugar Land, Texas 77479www.stlaurencecs.org | 281-980-0500 main | 281-980-0026 fax

Above: 2nd grade students participating in the May Crowning Mass

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Dear Supporters of St. Laurence Catholic School,

The 2012-2013 school year was a terrific year for SLCS! Through the work and generosity of many people, our school is thriving and maintaining its reputation for excellence in Catholic education.

In addition to maintaining high academic standards through differentiated instruction, our school embarked upon two new ventures: the Saints Booster Club, which supports our athletic programs and the S.P.I.C.E. Program, which supports students that need additional one-on-one or small group instruction to learn best.

Not only did we see the beginning of two new programs for our school, we also experienced the excitement of increased technology in the classroom. With the help of our PTO, fees paid by parents, and the auction, we were able to equip our classrooms with the technical support needed for the SMART Boards, while also ensuring that the students have access to work on an iPad, Chrome book, or laptop while in the classroom.

Our school is at full capacity with waiting lists at every grade level, and we are thrilled to serve over 720 students, making us the largest archdiocesan Catholic school in Galveston-Houston. With a school that is thriving in every way, we must take a moment and thank the parents, students, faculty, and staff that make our school such a special place to learn and work. Truly, without the unconditional support of our

community, SLCS would not be the school it is today, and we are thankful for all that is done for us!

Using the Raptor system for the first time this year, we were able to not only keep our campus more secure we also got a glimpse at just how many volunteer hours are shared with our school in a year’s time. The dilemma for us is that it only includes the hours that are done on campus during school hours. Even with that limitation, we logged in over 1,460 volunteer hours in our school building. I know that if we added the hours that parents spent on the computer at home, on the field and courts during athletics, and in the evenings/weekends during school functions, that number would probably at least triple! Just ask a PTO or School Board member! It is important for us to say THANK YOU to each and every person that has supported our school in some way through their time, talent, and/or treasure for it is in that spirit of giving to our community that SLCS has developed the programs and supported our students like we have for the last 21 years!

We look forward to a great year in 2013-2014, and I ask that you pray for us as we stay founded in our faith and grounded in academic excellence!

In Him we trust,

Debra Haney, Principal

Debra Haney Principal

Suzanne Barto Assistant Principal and Curriculum Coordinator PreK - 4th Grades

Germaine Guedry Assistant Principal and Curriculum Coordinator 5th - 8th Grades

Lori Knowles President

Jim Murray Vice President

Marisa Cannon Secretary

Christy Novak Treasurer

Stephanie Araiza Member

Ed Buckle Member

Phillip Butler Member

Tammy Noe Member

Lowell Stanton Member

Bat Tucker Member

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[1] Pre K Splash day [2] nehS Project for the troops [3] 5th grade all Saints Presentations

[4] Volunteers enjoying an auction party [5] 1st grade girls enjoying the playground

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The SLCS PTO had a busy year filled with many different programs and activities which helped bring our school community closer together. These programs were made possible by our dedicated parent volunteers and also by the success of our annual fundraiser.

This year the board decided to once again team up with Yankee Candle company and bring back one of the most successful fundraisers in school history. As the result of our incredible success, we were able to fund the various programs such as Grandparents’ Day, Father Daughter Dance, Family Movie nights, PTO Rosary, class holiday parties, faculty and staff appreciation events and many more key events.

We earned over $35,000 after expenses. The response to the Yankee Candle product has been overwhelmingly phenomenal and we couldn’t be happier! Special thanks to parents for participating and to Kristin Holy for chairing the fundraising efforts. The PTO would also like to thank the Leo Club for helping us unload all those candles that were delivered on fall conference day!

The 2012-2013 PTO Board traditionally awards funds from its operating budget back to the school and the classrooms. This year we were able to grant many of the teacher wish list, an ongoing tradition, which will in turn benefit our students in the classroom. We gave $15,000 to purchase items on the teacher wish list and as our ongoing tradition, we also gave an annual gift to help build our endowment for tuition assistance an amount of $5,000.

We thank all the parent volunteers for giving so generously of their time and talent. We would also like to thank our faculty and staff for always being an example of Christ in their love and dedication to our children.

Co-Presidents Cassandra Atme Jennifer Dye

Secretary Bibi McDonald

Treasurer Susan Crockett

Programs Belinda Maldonado

VIPS Cheryl Aramburo

Fundraising Kristin Holy

Publicity Renee Mock

Service Projects Julie Clay

Prayer Liaison Michelle Cashiola

Hospitality Angie Deroche Michelle Porth Vivienne St. John Reinette zezatti

Teacher Appreciation Jessica Barry Joan Fuchs Nicole McKirahan

ECC Coordinator Alison Botard Kimberly Garcia

Elementary Coordinator Michelle Dolar Cindy McEnaney

Middle School Coordinator Jenifer Martin Valerie Meyne

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It is widely known that many famous people were once struggling students. Albert Einstein, Walt Disney, John Lennon, and Bill Gates found it very difficult to fit the mold of the regular

classroom. Not all students can benefit the most from large group discussions with a teacher-led lecture. In an effort to bring out the most talent, ability, and gifts in all of God’s children, our individualized special needs program, Special People in Catholic Education (S.P.I.C.E.), was born.

A multi-faceted and well thought out plan, S.P.I.C.E. was developed as the first Catholic special needs pull-out program in the area to bring out the best in children who have diagnosed learning disabilities. Four St. Laurence Catholic School children have completed our pilot year of S.P.I.C.E. with substantial growth which is proof positive that parents do not need to put their children in a different school to find the help their differently-abled children deserve. Each child received individual or small group instruction with hands-on activities designed with their strengths and weaknesses in mind.

Although the learning process was different, the common core and archdiocesan benchmark requirements were still met in S.P.I.C.E., the outcome was the same. While in S.P.I.C.E., each child works in ways that are most beneficial to his/her particular learning style. Then assessment is matched to bring out the most productive results. Whether it

is oral dictation of a concept rather than writing a paragraph or demonstrating parts of a 3-dimensional shape on a box instead of labeling a picture, each S.P.I.C.E. student demonstrates mastery of required skills.

Hands down, the paramount benefits of S.P.I.C.E. are the ones shared when practicing our faith, serving the community, and socializing with age-appropriate peers in a Catholic school setting. Learning skills in the vacuum of a special needs school or putting a child with a learning disability in a public school without Christian values is not our answer to serving God’s children. We are here to mold, to carve, and to create the most innovative Catholic leaders to their maximum potential. They may not be famous artists, musicians, or business people, but the children of S.P.I.C.E.will contribute to our society in meaningful and productive ways in His service.

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Our first four students to complete the S.P.I.C.E. pilot year!

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BOOSteR CLuB ReCaP

The inaugural year of the Saints Boosters truly defied all expectations. We got off to a very late start, which meant pulling together a team quickly, and improvising as we went. Along with some great things learned during that venture, the team and school body rallied rallied and exceeded the original goals set forth.

Thanks to the outstanding support from our school families, we raised over $35,000. These funds went directly back to our athletic teams and school spirit activities.

Mostly, what was accomplished was an enhanced school camaraderie, and school spirit that was pervasive among the students and parents alike. If you looked at the stands at almost any athletic event, Blue-Out shirts were everywhere. Saints Spirit was alive and loud!

On behalf of this fantastic inaugural Saints Boosters Executive Board; thank you for making this a wonderful first year. Please support Michelle Cashiola and her team in the 2013/2014 school year.

Sincerely,

Dan Rutledge President, Saints Boosters 2012/2013

Some of the more visible items to come from this year were:

•Establishment of an Athletic Scholarship fund so that all students would have the ability to participate, even if their financial situation was less than perfect.

•Funding of an escrow account to offset the Athletic Department loss due to the rising costs of our athletic programs above what is collected from player fees.

•Establishment of an on-site Spirit Store, located in the office. An online store for spirit items. And, monthly spirit sales on both campuses.

•Promotion of “Blue-Out” Spirit days at sporting events and weekly Spirit Nights at area restaurants.

•Purchase of the new gymnasium scoring table, hydration carts, team water bottles, and new athletic coolers for away games requiring travel.

•Purchase of the Spirit Banner displayed in the carpool drive.

•New shelving and storage cabinets in the Dining Hall closet for athletic equipment.

•Purchase of new Track & Field record boards.

•Provision of buses, as well as officials for playoff games in Football and Soccer.

President Dan Rutledge

Vice President Craig Popp

Treasurer Tim Lootens

Secretary Michelle Cashiola

Membership Greg Arrell Xuan Le

Concessions Nancy Popp Martha Rutledge

Retail Sales Dennis Hoelscher

Special Projects/Fundraising Phung Ngo-Burns Carlos Leon Matt Orth

Website John Araiza

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Magic was in the air and hats were adorned by all around as SLCS welcomed school parents, alumni parents, faculty, staff and friends to the 21st annual auction this past April.

The theme for the night was the Kentucky Derby, Run for the Roses, In God’s Grace. There was truly a magical feel throughout the ballroom at the Sugar Land Marriott for an evening of dinner, dancing and success in raising money for SLCS.

Many thanks to all the parent volunteers who made this night one to remember. You truly helped to make SLCS’ largest fundraiser a night of magic and fun for all.

Attended by over 450 guests, one could truly say they had been to the Derby that evening as every detail made you feel as if you were. Upon entering the ballroom, you were captivated by a sea of red roses and linens that beautifully dressed each table. Our guests were dressed to party in magnificent Derby hats and cocktail attire. They enjoyed an amazing meal and specially created array of desserts.

There were many items to bid on from our silent auction, teacher alley, big board, parent and kids’ party walls and live auction; there was something for everyone, including a fabulous trip to the 2014 Kentucky Derby. And if you were a Wine Connoisseur, the new wine pull proved to be quite a success as it sold out

quickly just before dinner. But that was not the only new and exciting feature introduced auction night. Auction Source, an electronic bidding technology was presented to our guests and proved to be the highlight of the evening. Our guests were mingling with their friends while checking and placing bids on iPads throughout the entire ballroom.

The event was a huge success and raised over $350,000 for the school. This exceptional event would not have been possible without the chairs; Jacki Breckon, Phung Ngo-Burns, Michelle Porth and Christina Stanton, and of course, their spouses who put forth their time, talent and passion to this successful event.

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Beverly Cheff

Susan Plauche

Richard Stone

Kate Cassapo

Kathryn Donnelly

Glen Fucik

Mary Garcia-Prats

Deborah Hernandez

Katie Lavery

Mark Lewallen

Anne Lootens

John Maklary

Elizabeth McLaughlin

Ansley Pereira

Dianna Thompson

Kate Senften

Linda Schurman

Krista Soileau

This year quite a few faculty and staff members were recognized for their years in service in Catholic education. We were proud to honor many faculty members at the last school Mass of 2012-2013 school year.

Service is a school tradition at SLCS, as each grade level serves a different segment of our population, either focusing on the homeless, day laborers, children, families, the elderly and our troops to name a few. We are very proud of our commitment to service; we provide age appropriate projects and provide an additional learning opportunity by educating students about the needs of others. We are so blessed at SLCS and continue to try and instill in our students the moral fiber to never turn away from a need to help.

Below you can see, in addition to service by our student organizations, what each grade level was involved in last year and how our students helped those in need!

PreK & Kindergarten Milk Man to help FB Women’s Center

1st Grade Rice & Beans for Day Laborers

2nd Grade Helping Hands Care packages & sold cards for Our Lady of Guadalupe

3rd Grade Made chaplets from Job’s Tears beads & went to Sugar Land Health Care Center to deliver & sing

4th grade Helped two refugee families by earning money doing chores at home (featured in the Chronicle)

5th grade Read-a-thon to earn funds to help our sister school; Queen of Peace Catholic School

6th grade Mamie George Art Reach Program for seniors

7th grade Volunteered at Relay for Life at Oyster Creek

8th grade Assisted with Share God’s Bounty and gathered meals for our largest number of families to date

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Each year we will focus on one student service organization and highlight their accomplishments. This year we feature the St. Laurence Catholic School Student Council (AKA STUCO).

Other SLCS Student Service organizations include: •ArtClub•LEO•NationalJunior Honor Society

•NationalElementary Honor Society•StudentCouncil•SafetyPatrol

•SpanishClub•SpanishHonorSociety•ThespianClub•QuizBowl

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The Student Council had a very productive year led by officers; President- Ethan Perez, 1st Vice President-Thomas Le, 2nd Vice President- Trinity Le; Secretary- Grayson Thomas, Treasurer- Jurist Chan and Publicity Chair-Emelia Bartusiak. This year there were four elected student representatives from each grade level (4th - 8th) to increase representation on the student council. The fall began with a group of student council members attending the Middle School Leadership Workshop at St. Agnes High School. The students acquired many great ideas to put into action for the year.

The Student Council members are very service oriented and assist with many school leadership activities including Grandparents’ Day, Parent Information Nights and Catholic School Week. Making and distributing candy cane candleholders to the faculty and staff at Christmas time was a way to show student appreciation for the faculty and staff.

The major service project for the SLCS STUCO is the annual Bingo Night. Each year a different charity is selected to be the recipient of the proceeds from this service project. This year the Student Council selected MD Anderson Cancer Center in honor of Mrs. Dianna Thompson and her successful fight against breast cancer. The fund raiser was a huge success. Several other SLCS organizations also participated including Spanish Honor Society and the Leo Club. A donation of over $1900 dollars was made to MD Anderson to help support cancer research.

The leadership and service shown by the Student Council contributed to the positive atmosphere at St. Laurence Catholic School this year. Officers were elected in May for the 2013-2014 Student Council. Another successful school year is expected.

THANK YOU

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parents

Give the gift that lasts...

Think about it...this effort helps to purchase those items that are outside of our school’s budgeted costs, which means that your tuition costs stay low. Your donation means a lot!

For more information, please visit www.st laurencecs.orgor call the Office of Development at 281-980-0500.

Consider making a donation to the St. Laurence Catholic School

Annual Appeal Fund!

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17 Office of developmentreport

19 List of donors

18 sLCs Financial report

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Dear SLCS Family,

As this school year of “Walking in His Grace” draws to a close, a painting by one of our school parents, Tamara Kontrimas, comes to mind. Entitled “Rivers of Grace,” this painting hangs in the St. Laurence church narthex where its imagery and accompanying description powerfully depict the life-giving flow of grace from God to His people—then through those blessed recipients back out into the world. As we review the year, your school board gives thanks for the rivers of grace that have carried all of us and have drawn us closer to God and to one another.

In the context of the SLCS School Board, I would like to thank multiple individuals who have been instruments of grace in our community. Fellow outgoing board members Phillip Butler and Lowell Stanton have generously shared their gifts, and their dedicated service is sincerely appreciated. Phillip, Lowell, and I end our three year terms with great optimism, our positive expectations being fueled by knowledge of the giftedness of our officers for the coming year: President Jim Murray, Vice-President Christy Novak, Treasurer Tammy Noe, and Secretary Marisa Cannon. These officers are supported by talented board members Stephanie Araiza, Johnny Baugh, Caroline Egan, Michael Hurtado, and Bat Tucker. The Board is in very good hands.

Your Board is happy to report that SLCS is thriving on many levels. Recent Iowa Test of Basic Skills results indicated that average composite scores for the various grade levels tested (grades 1 to 8) were 24 to 39 points higher than the national average. Robust efforts are being made to incorporate technology into classroom activities and to provide differentiated instruction to increasingly meet the needs of all students. Enrichment activities are being developed and used to enhance instruction for academically gifted students and individualized review/instruction is being utilized for students who benefit from additional support in specific subject areas. The SPICE program began on a small scale, with promising early results for this important effort to welcome God’s children who need specialized instruction in a very small group setting to best develop their abilities.

As a result of fiscally responsible decisions and strong enrollment

numbers, SLCS is in a very solid financial position. Enrollment numbers for the 2013-2014 school year are excellent. The Annual Appeal and school auction were hugely successful, helping us to bridge the gap between tuition income and the actual cost of educating our children at SLCS. The results of these efforts also provide classroom enhancements which greatly enrich the learning environment. We offer our sincere thanks to Development Coordinator Ginger Przybyla and assistant Suzanne Byrne for their very fruitful efforts. We also express deep gratitude to our 2013 auction chairs: Jacki Breckon, Phung Burns, Michelle Porth, and Christina Stanton. Their countless hours of volunteer service created a beautiful auction gala.

Looking at other critical dimensions of our school programs, SLCS seeks to support the development of the whole Christian person, including Christian values, social skills, and community service. This letter format does not allow for mention of all of the activities at SLCS which support these goals, yet we are delighted that students, faculty, staff, and parents have logged thousands of hours of service during this school year—in the community, in the parish, and within the school. Service feeds the soul and gives our students a sense of the heart of Christianity. Our students are fed spiritually through their weekly celebration of the Mass together and enlivened by their participation in those Masses. In addition to their religion classes, students build community and grow in their Catholic faith in their Saints Families. Our school board Faith Committee is also working on plans to offer an SLCS family retreat in the future, to nurture both family faith life and the sense of community. “I cannot tell it all,” but we rejoice that so many positive activities are bubbling at SLCS!

Our vibrant school community is thriving by the grace of God and the hard work of truly dedicated administrators, faculty, staff, and parent volunteers. We are so grateful to all those who support our school in countless, varied ways. May God bless each of you, and may God continue to bless and protect our school community.

Trusting in Him with you,

Lori Knowles, Ph.D. 2012-2013 School Board President

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As a result of fiscally responsible decisions and strong enrollment numbers, SLCS is in a very solid financial position. Enrollment numbers for the 2013-2014 school year are excellent. The Annual Appeal and school auction were hugely successful, helping us to bridge the gap between tuition income and the actual cost of educating our children at SLCS.”

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St. Laurence Catholic is a parish school that depends on the generosity of parents, friends, grandparents, corporations, and foundations for its survival. Thanks to the support of so many, we have had a great success with 2012-2013 fundraisers.

Opportunities for giving to SLCS are listed below, along with our results from this past school year. The St. Laurence Catholic School Development Office prepares the annual report and has made every effort to ensure this listing is accurate and complete. The donors listed in the publication made a contribution to SLCS between July 1, 2012, and June 30, 2013.

If we have omitted your name or listed it inaccurately, please accept our sincere apologies. We ask that you contact the Office of Development at 281-980-0500 to advise us of any errors so we can make corrections.

ANNUAL APPEAL FUNd Our Annual Appeal efforts continue to grow each year as we exceeded $215,000. We couldn’t be happier with these results and thank our generous supporters. SLCS is able to do many things from these funds that are raised. Since we do not receive local tax dollars, we depend on the generosity of our St. Laurence community to help support our ongoing commitment to afford our children’s technology, arts, athletics, and financial aid, to name just a few areas benefitting from our Annual Appeal.

AUCTiON GALA – “rUN FOr THE rOsEs” This year, the SLCS Auction Gala raised over $350,000 for our school. These funds go toward our general operations for the next school year. Thank you again to our chairs: Phung Ngo-Burns, Jacki Breckon, Michelle Porth and Christina Stanton for making the evening one to remember. Thank you to those who gave of their time and talent to make our Auction amazing!

FUNds FOr TUiTiON AssisTANCE Many of our families desire the quality Catholic education of our parish school, but simply cannot afford the full tuition in times of distress or when an emergency occurs that is unexpected and leaves them in need of financial help. We have currently raised over $43,000 through the generosity of our supporters.

Our goal is to grow this endowment to an amount where we can use the proceeds gained. We welcome gifts to this fund at anytime; they can be in the form of cash, checks, securities, testamentary gifts, gifts in honor/in memorial of, planned giving, and matching gifts.

sTEPs FOr sTUdENTs SLCS participated in the Archdiocesan’s annual 5K event, Steps for Students. This race, which is organized by the Archdiocese, asks all Catholic schools to participate and we had over 140 people sign up to take part from SLCS. Our school raised over $5,200 in this fundraiser.

PArENT TEACHEr OrGANizATiON Our PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) works hard each school year to provide programs, events, and fundraising efforts to benefit SLCS. Last year the PTO’s efforts raised over $35,000 for our school. These funds were collected from selling Yankee Candles, collecting Box Tops, and contributions made through the Kroger, Randall’s, and Target card programs.

GrANTs SLCS was awarded a $500 grant this year from The Meadows Foundation. We applied for these funds through their Charitable Schools Program. SLCS also applied for and received a $31,000 grant to host the DECATS program at St. Laurence under the direction of the DeBusk Foundation.

CHAriTABLE GiviNG Last school year, SLCS gave out over $10,000 in charitable donations to various organizations. These donations were funds collected from grade-level service projects, various student club bake sales and projects, and were awarded to organizations we served. We did a great job of supporting local organizations in our community and raising awareness of the less fortunate, all while teaching our students the importance of giving back.

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SLCS finanCiaL RePORt

SOuRCeS Of fundS

tuiton and fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5,035,981

investment income and Grants . . . $ 59,581

fundraising, auction, donations and Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 979,380

School activites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 269,424

Other Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 374,343

total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,718,719

educational (Salaries & Benefits) . . $ 3,030,949

tuition discounts & assistance . . . . $ 1,148,896

Buildings (Payments, utilities and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 866,223

education Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 595,457

Books and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 308,427

administrative and Support . . . . . . $ 230,762

School activities and fundraising . $ 208,255

total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,388,69

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St. Laurence Catholic School receives no significant support from government sources or the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The budgeted tuition revenue represents only 72.11% of the funding necessary to educate a student at SLCS. The school must rely on voluntary support from fundraising - the annual appeal fund, golf tournament, steps 4 students, and auction proceeds - to close the gap on the full cost of tuition.

Due to increased enrollment and highly successful fundraising efforts, SLCS has been able to support the School Board’s

strategic initiatives by ensuring a financial commitment to competitive teacher salaries, tuition assistance, professional development for faculty and staff, expanding academic programs, and funding reserves for facility repair and replacement. SLCS’ expenses and revenues for the fiscal year of 2013 are shown below.

The Finance Committee members were: Ron Begnaud, Phillip Butler, Tammy Noe , Christy Novak Finance Committee Chair, and ex-officio members Mrs. Cabello and Mrs. Haney.

47%

18%14%

9%

5%

4%3%

75%

5%4%

15%

1%

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Trinitas Legacy

$10,000 and aboveAnonymousBill & Cathy Miller

Saints Society $5,000 - $7499Drs. Joseph and Hanh Perez/ Allergy & Asthma Care of HoustonErin & Jason GolanThe Jakubik FamilyMichelee KanzMark & Adriana KardoushAndrew & Cynthia LaneFriends of St. Laurence

Messangers of Hope $2,500 - $4,999Andrew Psyk, MD PA/ Andy & Rose PsykJim CoppedgeBrian & Veronica FelixMr. & Mrs. Patrick MathewsDwayne & Christy NovakBat & Mary Tucker

1992 Club $1992 - $2,499Collins Construction. L.L.C./ Rick & Victoria CollinsDudjak Investments L.L.C. DBA Spray and Forget/ Scott & Ginger DudjakThe Petitjean FamilyJay & Karen ReaL.F. & Arlene RolsenAllan & Marlene Sander FamilyRich & Joellen WallFabian & Jenny zaccardo

Founder’s Circle $1,800 - $1991The Wong Family

Wings of a Dove $1,000 - $1,799Eric & Mimi BaudThe Boettiger FamilyRob & Allison BotardMr. & Mrs. Michael BrattonJames & Dominique BreuerSteve & Phung BurnsThe Cashiola FamilyCharles & Rosemary Conlon

Mr. & Mrs. Errol CortezTom & Laura DansBrian & Jeannie DobravaJeff & Jennifer DyeCraig & Gretchen ForesmanA. Adrian GarciaMichael & Josephine HurtadoDavid & Katie IsaacMr. & Mrs. Mick KleinKyle & Leigh Anne LeinenMark LivesayJason & Nicole McKirahanMed Valt Pharmacy L.L.C.Thien & Huong NguyenJohn & Carrie PaciniAllan & Joan Parker Dr. Robyn Reed & John NelsonJuan M. RestrepoJon & Sara RichardsFredrik & Haidee SjodinQuan VuThe Welsh FamilyMr. & Mrs. Jonathon WhiteThe Young Family

Friends of St. Laurence $500 - $999Anonymous (3)Carlos & Martha AbelloJohn & Stephanie AraizaCharles & Cheryl AramburoRobert & Martina BabineThe Bartusiak FamilyBay City Cardiology Clinic/ Dr. George & Claudia HannaBen & Amy BergmanJohn & Cristina CarlsonThe Chernock FamilyMark & Meg ClemansDarcourt FamilyThe English FamilyThe Fiedler FamilyMichael & Annette FloranceMr. & Mrs. Alfonso GonzalezAaron & Heidi GrohsJesus & Carolina GuerraJohn & Carol IrvinArnie & Alicia JimenezThomas & Belinda KasmierskyRon & Pati KnightSimon & Lana LeechCarey & Heather LindseyThe Lootens’ FamilyThe Alex Mendiola FamilyMatt & Veronica MessersmithMetscript PharmacyBlake & Christine MorrisRosa & Edward Nguyen

Carlos & Leslie PerezDrs. Guillermo & Anne Marie Ponce de LeonEthan & Aurora ResurizThe Rohrig FamilyDan & Martha RutledgeDr. Javier Sanchez & Dr. Lizbeth CisnerosGreg & Judy SchocklingThe Seitz FamilySienna Eye Associates, PA/Drs. Alain Tran & Sonhui ChungJohn & Lisa SkiffingtonLowell & Christina StantonSweet Desire Nail Lounge/ Lauren & Phillip NguyenTexans Insurance & Financial Group/ Basil & Donna HousewrightMark & Julie VitekThe Vizinat FamilyKurt & Jenifer WalkerJay & Crystal YatesScott & Susan Yokley/ Brightstar of Sugar LandSam & Reinette zezattiTony zubizarreta

Red, White, & Blue Club $250 - $499Jacobo & Laura BeharDiego & Lorena BeltranAnonymousBrendan & Cindy BurgessSean & Suzanne ByrneAnonymousJae & Sandra ChoAl & Claire ClarkJade & Julia ClayReino & Cecilia ConluThe Corredor FamilySteve & Susan CrockettThe de la Garza FamilyRobert & Eileen DeMoorMario & Anhanette DominguezGus & Claude DowBruce & Darlene DyeDan & Joy EckelkampThe Ennis FamilyRobert & Suzanne FeldmanMarina FleishmanBrenda FlowersJohn Jones & Jorelyn Ga-AnPatrick S. GaffneyArturo & Cherry GarciaRick & Cecilia GarciaMiguel & Kimberly GarciaAbraham Garza

David & Traci GeyerRachelle Ann NurseDr. & Mrs. Waylon HaeckerAlison & Don HallThe Steve Hanshaw FamilyMr. & Mrs. Gil Henry, Jr.Steve & Michele HolbrookeClayton & Kristin HolyThe Ikeler FamilyGary & Jereza IlaganKiran Rizvi & Shahzad KhanFrank & ShaLa KiolbassaThe Knowles FamilyCharles & Rafaela LinnTimothy MalekDr. Mark & Mrs. Maria Caranto/ Mark E. Caranto D.D.S. PAMr. & Mrs. David McLaughlinN.U. MenonFrederick & Melissa MoellerJorge & Lourdes MontesThomas & Shanna MuhlbauerMark & Andrea MurrayThe Navarro FamilySteve & Tammy NoeJames & Rosemary NoeThe Orsak FamilyWayne & Natalie ParkerQuynh G. Nguyen, DDS, PC/ Pham FamilyDavid & Lita RogersGary & Kelley SandlerRod & Tammy SeeleyThe Siwierka FamilyJerry & Joy SmithBen & McCourt ThomasAndreina & Gabriel TiradoSunny Tom & Soji KurianThe Tonda FamilyJim & Elizabeth VolmertHieu Vu & Ngoc VuPheroze & Leslie TamboliJennifer L. Walters & Matthew D. WaltersThe Wolfe FamilyThe Yeager Family

Education Partners $100 - $249The Aguirre FamilyThe Alderete FamilyJames & Lisa AlexanderChris & Sherri AlleeGreg & Dana ArrellSam & Annabelle TabarMr. & Mrs. Mike BachesMr. & Mrs. Tom BarryTodd & Suzanne Barto

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The Baugh FamilyJose & Gabby BethancourtMichael Cui & Vicky Li/ Bolong International Group, Inc.The Bouchez FamilyRyan & Mandy BoudreauxAnonymousJeff & Betsy BrownErik & Claudia BurgaCindy & Kirby BusbyTino & Lou CabelloBrandon & Jamie CampbellThe Alejandro Cantu FamilyThe Mark Cashiola FamilyJeffrey & Sheri CassMr. & Mrs. John Paul CastellanosAnonymousAnonymousJim & Diana CollinsThe Coppedge FamilyRichard & Tiffany CouchDavid & Tish CoxJose CruzRonnie & Rossana CuberoRuby L. DavisThe Davis FamilyDonald & KathleenDeroche FamilyAl DeshonJoseph & Suzann DiGregorioThe Doganieri FamilyTerry & Patty DonahueMarcello & Julie DonatiMr. & Mrs. Brian DonnellyDroughton FamilyMary Beth DuplantisAnonymousCelso & Patricia DuriasKevin & Janice DyllaJon & Alisha EastonStacey EdwardsJerry & Kristi EumontRudy & Grace FernandezRegino & Josephine FloresRandolph GaudetVirginia GaudetBrian & Kitty GillenYaron & Olga Gisser FamilyLarry & Vicki GlaserMargaret GrierDavid Groth & FamilyJack & Germaine GuedryBruce &Cheryl HallTim and Michelle HannahBettie Ann & Hank HanseFather Tom HawxhurstMr. & Mrs. Paul HenrichsenMichael & Jennifer HeylmunDennis & Anne Hoelscher

Larry & Linda HolifieldThomas &Celia IwinskiAnonymousIvan & Ana JaraAndres & Beatrice JaramilloJim & Kirsten JordonThe Palakapilly FamilyAnonymousJoseph, Susan & Lexi KadiBobby & Michelee KanzThe Kilboy FamilyJohn & Rachael KittlesonMr. & Mrs. Patrick LaRueThe Lasala FamilyCarolyn LawlisAnonymousMr. & Mrs. J. Kenneth LewisKen & Wendi LogoAnonymousChristine & Thanos LykidisThe Magnabosco FamilyJanet MalekAnonymousMr. & Mrs. Manoj MathewThe McDonald FamilyThe McEnaney’sKen & Claire McMullinVictor & Doris MendiolaSiegfred & Anna Lissa MendozaMarcus & Angie MenoughDoug & Valerie MeyneLeslie MitchellThe Mock FamilyMollai Saeid & Blanca MartinezThe Moreau FamilyRyan & Jessica MoreheadThe Morell FamilyFrank & Brook MorelloJim & Susie MurrayTom Nguyen & Hong TranMr. & Mrs. Quan NguyenAline & Camille NguyenSteve & Tammy NoeMr. & Mrs. Stephen O’KeefeSteven J. O’LearyMichael & Matia Teresa OlipasMatt & Maureen OrthToni OsborneThe Pane FamilyMr. & Mrs. Nick J. PantusoDr. Reynaldo & Mrs. Reynaldo PerezTeri PetersenKevin Tuan PhanThe Phillips FamilyEdward PomerCharles & Fay PopeneyCraig & Nancy PoppRich & Michelle Porth

Albert & Jennifer PotatoKenny & Deann PriesmeyerAdrian & Sonya PurdyMr. & Mrs. Bernard RegelMr. & Mrs. Thomas RegiThe Rivera FamilyRoger RodriquezMr. & Mrs. Jose L. RodriguezTammi RollertThe Rolando Salinas FamilyCynthia SalinasJand & Betty SandersTroy & Kathleen SchroederBob & Linda SchurmanRobert & Yvette SextonThe Shockley FamilyThe Sievers FamilyRandy & Daniela SimpsonWarren & Melissa SochaConlee-Sower FamilyCordell & Doris St. CyrThe Stacy FamilyThe Stewart FamilyMark & Claudia StockwellAmy StoutJack & Kathy StrandburgJose & Andrea SuarezPhil & Annie SumangThe Taherzadeh FamilyDiana TankersleySean & Wendy ThomasRon & Dianna ThompsonThe Tice FamilyMarybeth & Steve TrevinoMargaret TurnerDon & Marilyn WagnerScott & Pat WalkerJennifer L. Walters & Matthew D. WaltersAlan & Amanda WardJonathan Wong & Karen TanRev. Drew WoodAlonso Young & Gema OspinoJay & Marcia Yparraguirre

Patrons up to $99Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Acosta Victoria Acosta Jerry AllenAlan & Selena AllenLeslie AnnicchiaricoMr. & Mrs. Roberto ArenasChris & Marlies Arevalo John ArnoldMichaelene BaroneKevin and Rebecca BarrettRick & Cathy Bayles

Javier BermejoJohanna Bonno Simone Braquet AnonymousMatt & Janienne BrownThe Buckle FamilyJose & Maribel BukowitzRichard & Katherine ByrdSean & Jennifer CantrellThe Cardozo FamilyMs. Gayle CarlossThe Cassapo FamilyMr. & Mrs. Roy Cerrillo Anne Marie and Brian CervenkaMrs. Beverly CheffRob & Linda Christensen Sandy and Steve CichonRoss & Beverly ConatserThe Condit Family The Cooke Family Kathleen CorteBill & Maria CouchJustin and Adelina CrockerMr. & Mrs. John CummingsAnna Curtis Lisa A. D’OliverThe Descartin Family The Juan Deshon FamilyAnonymous Matt and Anika DickinsonMr. and Mrs. J. David DzierzanowskiJoe & Mary EberleAnonymousMr. & Mrs. Parker Erwinzack & Jessica EskueThe Esquivel FamilyLily FeaginJian & Iris FengRichard StoneMark & Roya FillipThe Flint Family Stephanie FlynnFred & Susan FogartyJohn & Cindy ForgasLes & Joan FuchsGlen & Denise Fucik Matt and Mary Garcia-PratsMr. & Mrs. Grant GarrisonSarah GlaserYvette GleghornGeni GonsoulinFelix & Diana Gonzalez Isabella Grau The Green FamilyJames & Allison GroverHernan & Adriana GutierrezMr. & Mrs. Michael GutierrezPeter & Jean Haller

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Patrick & Kelly Hanse Art & Sheri HanzoLarry & Amy HeckmanDaren & Cherylle HicksDavid & Jeanne Hollkamp Donny and Bridget HowardAnonymousPete & Allyson HuthMichael & Rita Jonas Brian and Sheri JonesThe Jung FamilyLaurel R. Keller Kennedy KellyJohn & Linda Knoebel Martin & Marianne LacyKim & Otto Lai Katie LaveryFinola LeeMark & Nancy LewallenChuck & Patrice LoBueAnne & Tim LootensDr. & Mrs. Joseph Love

Mr. & Mrs. Ruel MacasaetRonald & Jennifer MagoEd MalyArun ManiThe Marks FamilyThe Martin Family Javier and Marietta MartinezAndy & Megan McCluggage The Mendez FamilyIvette Merren Steve & Freinde Mills Chad and Catherine Moeller Mr. and Mrs. Moussa Mourad Rosemary Newlin Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Son NguyenThe Ochoa FamilyJ. Patrick & Kristi O’ConnellArturo & Alison OrtegaPatrick & Kelly OteroLance & Lori PaceRamon & Sylvia Palec

Andre & Ansley PereiraAlvaro PerezJohn & Lori PerkinsAnonymous The Peters Family Dat Pham and Kinh Duong Sr. Mary Margaret Pham Suzan PlaucheRobert & Kathy ProfyMr. & Mrs. Arthur RamponiTom & Gail ReardonFred & Theresa RebollidoThe Reed FamilyWill RobertsonRockin A Farms/Steven & Stefanie ArmattaSara RodriguezGary & Kelley Sandler Mr. & Mrs. Chad Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Santo ScorsoneScott & Kate SenftenMichael & Sheila Skipper

AnonymousKyle & Lance St. ClairStecklein FamilyJoe & Ula Stucka AnonymousThe Terraso FamilyFred & Caroline ThorntonMr. & Mrs. German TorresAnonymousSr. Theresa Paul TranTumbleson FamilyAmanda TurnerPeter & Jana Unger Lindsey VainsteinVan Matre Family Jose and Vanessa VaraFernandoo & Jennifer VillarrealJulian & Marcy Voller Ms. Toni WeyandThe York FamilyThe Yurasek FamilyMark & Aimee zeitler

annuaL GiVinG dOnORS: BY LeVeLS (COn’t)

SLCS would like to recognize Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lacy for their contribution to SLSC Annual Fund in 2011-2012 school year as a Friends of St. Laurence level donor.

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Faculty & Staff Anonymous (7)Leslie AnnicchiaricoMichaelene BaroneSuzanne BartoJohanna BonnoMandy BoudreauxBetsy BrownMarie BrownCindy BurgessSuzanne ByrneLou CabelloJennifer CantrellGayle CarlossKate Cassapo Marilyn CerrilloBeverly CheffSandy CichonCharlotte ConnerKathleen CorteBeth DodsonLisa A. D’OliverKathryn DonnellyMary EberleStacey EdwardsDeanna Ennis Erin ErwinLily FeaginRichard StoneStephanie FlynnGlen FucikSuzanne GarciaMary Garcia-PratsVicki GlaserSarah GlaserGermaine GuedryAdriana GutierrezDebra HaneySheri HanzoRev. Tom HawxhurstDeborah HernandezJeanne Hollkamp Bridget HowardChris Jonas Sheri JonesLaurel R. KellerShaLa KiolbassaKatie LaveryMark LewallenAnne LootensJohn MaklaryMarietta MartinezAdrienne MathewsElizabeth McLaughlinCathy MillerArkansas Moreau Denise NewshamNatalie Parker

Ansley PereiraLori PerkinsSr. Mary Margaret PhamSuzan PlaucheTheresa RebollidoJill SchneiderLinda SchurmanKate SenftenKathy StrandburgUla StuckaDiana TankersleyDianna ThompsonSr. Theresa Paul TranTricia Tumbleson Lindsey VainsteinCynthia WashburnToni WeyandRev. Drew Wood

Alumni Parents AnonymousLeslie AnnicchiaricoEric & Mimi BaudJames & Dominique BreuerMatt & Janienne BrownJeff & Betsy BrownThe Buckle FamilyTino & Lou CabelloSean & Jennifer CantrellMs. Gayle CarlossThe Cashiola FamilyAnne Marie & Brian CervenkaRob & Linda ChristensenSandy & Steve CichonJim & Diana CollinsCharles & Rosemary ConlonThe Cooke FamilyBill & Maria CouchRichard & Tiffany CouchMr. & Mrs. John CummingsAnna CurtisThe Descartin FamilyJoseph & Suzann DiGregorioJeff & Beth DodsonLisa A. D’OliverMario & Anhanette DominguezMarcello & Julie DonatiThe Droughton FamilyRoy & Kellie DuffMr. & Mrs. J. David DzierzanowskiThe Ennis FamilyJerry & Kristi EumontLily FeaginRobert & Suzanne FeldmanBrian & Veronica FelixFred & Susan FogartyCraig & Gretchen Foresman

Larry & Vicki GlaserFelix & Diana GonzalezAaron & Heidi GrohsDavid Groth & FamilyJack & Germaine GuedryEduardo & Elsy GuerraPatrick & Kelly HanseMr. & Mrs. Steve HanshawMr. & Mrs. Xavier HernandezDennis & Anne HoelscherSteve & Michele HolbrookeThe Ikeler FamilyIvan & Ana JaraThe Jason Jonas FamilyBrian & Sheri JonesMark & Adriana KardoushFrank & ShaLa KiolbassaMr. & Mrs. Mick KleinJohn & Linda KnoebelThe Knowles FamilyMark LivesayMr. &Mrs. Patrick MathewsMr. & Mrs. David McLaughlinVictor & Doris MendiolaBill & Cathy MillerSteve & Freinde MillsLeslie MitchellJorge & Lourdes MontesThe Morell FamilyMr. & Mrs. Moussa MouradJim & Susie MurrayMark & Andrea MurrayJ. Patrick & Kristi O’ConnellMr. & Mrs. Stephen O’KeefeMichael & Matia Teresa OlipasThe Pane FamilyCarlos & Leslie PerezThe Petitjean FamilyCraig & Nancy PoppRobert & Kathy ProfyJay & Karen ReaMr. & Mrs. Bernard RegelRoger RodriquezDan & Martha RutledgeAllan & Marlene Sander FamilyGreg & Judy SchocklingBob & Linda SchurmanMr. & Mrs. Santo ScorsoneThe Seitz FamilyRandy & Daniela SimpsonJerry & Joy SmithMark & Claudia StockwellJoe & Ula StuckaBen & McCourt ThomasMr. & Mrs. German TorresMarybeth & Steve TrevinoBat & Mary TuckerPheroze & Leslie TamboliThe Wolfe Family

Grandparents Carlos & Martha Abello Daniel Rutledge ‘11 alumni Patrick Rutledge ‘14 Ana Rutledge ‘18

Mary Beth Duplantis Cade Deroche ‘16 Haley Deroche ‘18 Andrew Deroche ‘20

Brenda Flowers Katy de la Mora ‘15 Elena de la Mora ‘18

Virginia Gaudet Jordan Hannah ‘15

Hank & Bettie Ann Hanse Ryan Hanse ‘10 alumni Amanda Hanse ‘13 alumni Zachary Hanse ‘18

Irvin John & Carol Irvin Katie Lootens ‘13 alumni Emily Lootens ‘17 Molly Lootens ‘19

Rudolph & Betty Julian Dominic Boneno ‘11 alumni Mary Boneno ‘14

Bobby & Michelee Kanz Kaitlyn Walker ‘16 Logan Walker ‘19

Carolyn Lawlis Nicholas Haney ‘20

Mr. & Mrs. J. Kenneth Lewis Taylor Groth ‘11 alumni Katie Groth ‘14

The Looten’s Family Katie Lootens ‘13 alumni Emily Lootens ‘17 Molly Lootens ‘19

Dr. Reynaldo & Mrs. Rhodora Perez Braxton Mills ‘12 alumni Alex Mills ‘15 Ethan Perez ‘13 alumni Aiden Perez ‘16 Sonny Perez ‘19

Teri Petersen Brandon Holy ‘13 alumni Cameron Holy ‘17 Maddie Holy ‘22

Rod & Elsie Ilse Elizabeth Popp ‘11 alumni Jonathon Popp ‘15

Peggy “Baba” Turner Annie Turner ‘17 Katie Turner ‘18

Will Turner ‘20

Don & Marilyn Wagner Anna Mendiola Alumni Alex Mendiola ‘14 Iggy Mendiola ‘15

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inauGuRaL BOOSteR CLuB SuPPORteRS

Hall of Fame Society $900 & upMr. & Mrs. Carlos AbelloMr. & Mrs. Brian FelixDr. Mary Harrell & Dr. Tyson HarrellMrs. Kelly JakubikThe Leon Law FirmTykes to Teens Pediatrics, PAFirst Tire and AutomotiveTexans Insurance & Financial Group

Red, White, & Blue $600 - $899Mr.&Mrs. Craig ForesmanDr. & Mrs. Andy PsykMr. & Mrs. Al SanderMetscript, IncBain and Barkley

Champions Club $250 - $599Mrs. Michele BoettigerMr. & Mrs. Al ClarkMr. & Mrs. Tom DansMr. & Mrs. Carlos de la GarzaMr. & Mrs. Glen FucikMr. & Mrs. Bruce HallMr. & Mrs. David IkelerMr. & Mrs. Frank KiolbassaMr. & Mrs. Will LeamanMr. & Mrs. Frank MorelloMurray Insurance and FinancialMr. & Mrs. Dan RutledgeMr. & Mrs. Michael SiwierkaMr. & Mrs. Lowell Stanton

Mr. & Mrs. Joe StuckaMr. & Mrs. Rich WallMr. Jeff WolfeMr. & Mrs. Scott YokleyScan Rite Solutions, IncMr. Tony zubizarretaNational Petrographic Service, Inc.

Leo Club $100 - $249Mr. & Mrs. Greg ArreelMrs. Sheri BordelonMrs. Mandy BoudreauxMr. Steve BurnsMr. & Mrs. Sean ByrneMrs. Michelle CashiolaMrs. Julie ClayMr. Jose CruzMrs. Luciana DarcourtMrs. DeeDee DroughtonMr. Rick GarciaMr. & Mrs. John HettigMr. & Mrs. Dennis HoelscherMrs. Kristin HolyMr. & Mrs. David IsaacMr. & Mrs. Arnie JimenezMr. & Mrs. Mark KardoushMrs. Mcloughlin GarciaMrs. Carrie MendiolaMr. & Mrs. Matt MessersmithMr. & Mrs. Dwayne NovakMr. & Mrs. Matt OrthMr. & Mrs. John PaciniMr. & Mrs. Barbara PaneMr. & Mrs. George Ponce de LeonMr. & Mrs. Jay Rea

Mr. & Mrs. Michale RohrigMr. & Mrs. Jack SandersMr. & Mrs. Rod SeeleyMr. & Mrs. Randy SimpsonMr. & Mrs. Fredrick SjodinMr. & Mrs. Julian VollerMr. & Mrs. Wayne Washburn

Saints Pride $50 - $99Mr. & Mrs. Johnny BaughMr. & Mrs. Jim BreuerMr. & Mrs. BrendanMr. & Mrs. Todd CasperMr. & Mrs. Steve CrockettMr. & Mrs. Ross ConatserMr. & Mrs. Anthony DoganieriMr. & Mrs. Mike HeylmunMr. & Mrs. Joe KadiMr. & Mrs. Ruel MacasaetMr. & Mrs. Dom,inic MagnaboscoMr. & Mrs. Tom MaldonadoMs. Jacquelyn NguyenMr. & Mrs. Kevin RandoMr. & Mrs. Gary SandlerMr. Jeff SchneiderThe Lindsey FamilyThe Dye Family

Inaugural Members $20Dr. & Mrs. Chris AlleeMrs. Cassandra AtmeMrs. Claudia BouchezMrs. Marie BrownMrs. Cristina Carlson

Mr. & Mrs. Rick CookeMr. Jim CoppedgeMrs. Viviana CorredorMr. & Mrs. Steve CrockettMr. & Mrs. Jon EastonMrs. Kristi EumontMrs. Joan FuchMr. Jesus GuerraMr. & Mrs. Don HallMr. & Mrs. Jason HaneyMr. & Mrs. Pat HanseMr. & Mrs. Mike HartmanMr. Xavier HernandezMr. & Mrs. Michael JonasMrs. Sheri JonesMr. & Mrs. Matt KilboyMr. Tom KuntharaMr. Cody MartinMrs. Marietta MartinezMr. & Mrs. Kevin McEnaneyMr. Marcus MenoughMr. & Mrs. Ashley MichaelMrs. Catherine MoellerMrs. Huong NguyenMr. Mike OffnerMr. & Mrs. Brant ReedMr. & Mrs. Ethan ResurizMrs. Linda SchurmanMr. & Mrs. Jerry SmithMrs. Debbie StacyMrs. Amanda WardMr. & Mrs. Kevin WettsteinMr. Michael zimmerMoris Familyde la Mora FamilyThe LaRue Family

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CORPORATE SPONSORS

Derby Sponsor $5,000 & UpAnonymous

Millionaires Row Sponsor $2,500Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

Winner’s Circle Sponsor $1,500Med Vault Pharmacy Sun Air Conditioning and Heating

Jockey Club Sponsor $500Bone and Joint Specialist/Mark A.Vann, M.D.Firehouse Subs – Raj Patel, OwnerLemke Orthodontics

Grand Stand Sponsor $100 - $250Addy’s SpinkerdoodlesLeonetti GraphicsSt. Laurence Catholic Daughters Court #2402

FAMILY UNDERWRITERS

Triple Crown $5,000 & Above AnonymousMr. & Mrs. Craig Foresman

Derby Honorable $3,000 - $4,999Mr. & Mrs. Jason GolanThe Jakubik FamilyMark & Adriana KardoushTykes to Teens - Perez FamilyAllan & Marlene SanderMr. & Mrs. Thomas Tran/ Mr. & Mrs. Steve Burns

High Stakes Dignitary $1,750 - $2,999AnonymousThe Breckon, Collins, Hannah, Klein & Stacy FamiliesFrank & ShaLa KiolbassaMrs. Janice LeBlanc and Mr. & Mrs. Richard PorthThien & Huong NguyenQuynh Nguyen & the Pham Family

The Offner FamilyThe Rutledge FamilyRay SimperMr. & Mrs. Lowell Stanton

Classic Cup Champion $500 - $1,749AnonymousThe Carlson Family Brian & Jeannie DobravaThe Dudjak FamilyJesus & Carolina GuerraDebbie & Jason HaneyDennis & Anne HoelscherBasil, Donna, Allie & Trey HousewrightMr. & Mrs. Simon LeechMr. & Mrs. Kyle LeinenCarey & Heather LindseyMr. & Mrs. Patrick Mathews Jim & Rosemary NoeThe Orsak FamilyMr. & Mrs. Stephen PetitjeanJay & Karen ReaThe Siwierka FamilyThe Welsh FamilyMr. & Mrs. Jay Yparraguirre

Cilantro Level $1,000 & upMr. & Mrs. Robert BotardMr. & Mrs. Jim KralMr. & Mrs. Rob McDonaldMr. & Mrs. Lucio MendezMrs. Christy NovakMr. & Mrs. Rene Richard

Cayenne Level $500 - $900Catholic Daughter of the Americas CT 2402Phyllis GarciaMrs. Nicole McKirahanMr. & Mrs. Giao Phan

Cinnamon Level $250 - $499Mr. & Mrs. Paul Khuri

Ginger Level $150 - $249Mr. & Mrs. John AraizaDr. & Mrs. Roland CortezMrs. Mariann LicatoMrs. Donna Marshall Mrs. Margaret Turner

Salt & Pepper Level $25 - $149Mr. & Mrs. Sean ByrneMr. Charles CalvinMr. & Mrs. Mike Knowles

S.P.i.C.e. SPOnSORShiPS

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ReStRiCted, unReStRiCted, GiftS in-Kind and matChinG GiftSRestrictedAnonymousBasil HousewrightRich KleczynskiMr. & Mrs. Frank KiolbassaKnights of Columbus, St. LaurenceXuan LeMs. Mary SotolongoJoellen Wall

Unrestricted GiftsAnonymousMrs. Anna Mae DyeMs. Krista GibsonMr. & Mrs. John IrvinMr. & Mrs. Kevin LaveryMs. Ann MathisMr. & Mrs. Allan ParkerMr. & Mrs. Kevin LaveryMr. Craig Wong

Gifts In-KindMs. Gayle CarlossMr. & Mrs. Stephen HanshawJerry Meins

Matching Gift CompaniesAmerican International Group, IncBaker HughesBritish PetroleumChevronCiscoConoco PhillipsEl Paso CorporationHalliburton Foundation, Inc.Hess CorporationHeinzJP Morgan Chase FoundationKBEMethodist Orthopedic Specialists of TexasPentairSAPShellSpectra EnergySyscoTelecom PioneersTexas Instruments FoundationTYCOWells FargoThe Williams Company

In-Kind GiftsNon-monetary gifts are valuable because they meet the non-budgeted needs of SLCS. The school does not utilize its budget for these needed items as it must spend funds elsewhere. In-kind gifts are income tax deductible.

Matching GiftsMany companies will match the donations of their employees, retirees and family member. Matching gifts can double or even triple the value of your gift to SLCS. You can contact your employer’s human resources department to see if they have a matching gift program.

Memorial and Tribute GiftsYou can give a gift in memory of or in honor of a loved one, relative, student, friend or teacher that recognizes the peron while benefitting SLCS at the same time. The honoree will be notified of the gift through a card from the school.

Planned GivingSome donors would like to ensure the future of their charitable beneficiaries through planned giving or deferred giving. Planned gifts may include charitable bequests, charitable remainder trusts, annuities and life insurance policies.

Stock and Security TransfersGiving through the transfer of stocks and long-term securities avoids the capital gains tax and allows the donor to receive an income tax deduction for the full fair market value of their gift.

TimeWe are always looking for volunteers at SLCS. We would love for you to give your time and talent! Please contact the school office for details.

Please visit the SLCS website at www.stlaurencecs.org for more information on the ways you can support our school. also feel free to contact the Office of development with any questions at 281-980-0500.

sLCs ANNUAL APPEAL

St. Laurence Catholic School 2013/2014 Annual Appeal Fund Family Commitment Friday. Remember...it’s all for our kids..

nov.

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ANNUAL AUCTiON GALA

Havana Nights, SLCS’s annual auction and dinner will be held at the Marriot Town Center in Sugar Land. It is guaranteed to be a night to remember!

april

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sTEPs FOr sTUdENTs 5K rUN/WALK

Steps For Students is the Archdiocesan annual 5K event. This race asks all Catholic schools and their families to participate.

feb.

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GOLF TOUrNAmENT

The 18th Annual St. Laurence Catholic School Tuition Assistance Golf Tournament will be held at Sweetwater Country Club.

nov.

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The Spirit Magazine | Issue 5, Volume 1, Summer 2013St. Laurence Catholic School Office of Development

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