Thank you to Co-chairs Peter Upton, Marianne Ireland and Dana Scholl for a very successful 2009-2010 Campaign.

Thank you for being a part of a triumphant year of philanthropy. Did you know that the word philanthropy really means ‘love of mankind’?  You have expressed your love for The Pine School community, its students, faculty, and outreach, as supporter of the school’s Annual Campaign. We are appreciative of the value you place on our School. 

In this year of tightening budgets to make every cent count, you generously supported the school and we want to share with you the results of the Annual Giving Campaign.  Thank You!

*Total Annual Giving: $451,821.00
Board of Trustees Participation: 100%
Faculty & Staff Participation: 100%
Parent Participation: 79%
Grandparent Participation: 19%
*This includes unrestricted, restricted and in-kind gifts.

Highlights include:
-Annual unrestricted donations were up approximately $33,000.00 over last year.
-Parent Participation is 5.5% higher than last year;
-Grandparent Participation grew to 19% (a 6% increase!).
-Volunteer participation was the largest ever.

We joyfully anticipate the beginning of the 2010-11 school year, full of possibilities for our students and their families. 

Annual Giving Goals change yearly, but the purpose remains constant: Provide excellence in the classroom, on the sports field, in the music & fine arts rooms, enhancing our teachers' excellence in and out of the classroom.

Some of the 'Added Value' supported by the Annual Fund that makes a Pine School education so special:

• Kennedy Center performances
• Outward Bound Living History
• Athletic equipment
• Fine Arts - Music - Painting - Dance - Master Classes - Stage Performances
• Assemblies and Guest speakers;
• Teacher salary enhancements
• Technology Enhancements
• Open Court reading Program
• Smartboards in most classrooms
• Gymnastics equipment and mats
• An outdoor water fountain
• Model United Nations competition
• Junior Authors Professional Development
• The Academic Center - new expanded location
• Master Classes - music - Florida Ballet
• Student Diversity through Recruitment & Financial Aid
• Collaboration with College of William and Mary
• Scholars in Residence: Dr. Frederick Coolidge/Eric Alexander
• After School Dance program
• Chinese & Spanish language - students EL - 12th
• Professional Development in new program initiatives:
• ELS, CRISS, Curriculum Mapping,
• Differentiated Instruction & Conscious Discipline
• New playground equipment
• Sun Shades protecting our children & families
• Green initiatives
• Community Service projects & trips

This is just a small sampling. Find an area to connect your heart with and make a gift to continue this positive offering for your child and for children yet to come.

Annual Giving History

Year	Parent Participation	Dollars Raised	Campaign Chairman
2009-2010	79%	$451,821	Peter Upton & Marianne Ireland - Dana Scholl
2008-09	72%	$554,000	Lisa & Glenn Ayala - Andrew & Jenny Renfroe
2007-08	87%	$366,470	Greg & Pam Gardner
2006-07	87%	$244,612	Scott Baratta - Bridget Baratta Richard & Jeannie Coolidge
2005-06	75%	$215,345	Ottie McCullum - Janet Wesch
2004-05	85%	$244,000	Ed & Beth Thomasco
2003-04	98%	$177,000	Stan & Jill Wattles