Nativity Preparatory Academy
Annual Report
Including summary of gifts
For July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013
“Breaking the cycle
of poverty through
education, one student
at a time.”
Nativity Preparatory Academy
is a Roman Catholic middle
school designed for motivated,
economically disadvantaged
students whose potential for
academic success has been
compromised by negative social and
economic factors affecting them and
their families.
Our graduates will leave Nativity well
equipped to handle a demanding
college preparatory high school
curriculum coupled with a strong
sense of spirituality, morality and
personal responsibility.
Nativity serves inner city Rochester
students in Grades 5-8, most who
come from families living below the
poverty line. Nativity was founded
in 2009, and is jointly co-sponsored
by McQuaid Jesuit and the Sisters of
St. Joseph of Rochester, who have
both provided leadership and seed
funding to the project.
Nativity Preparatory Academy
15 Whalin Street
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: 585-271-1630
www.nativityrochester.org
Nativity Preparatory Academy Associates
of Rochester, Inc. is a 501 (c) ( 3) non-profit
organization number 26-3155719
Annual Report Design by Sheila Mason.
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The Nativity Student Pledge
(recited daily by students at morning assembly)
I am a member of Nativity Preparatory Academy. I am called to
become all that God has created me to be. I know that if I believe that
I can achieve I will achieve. As a member of Nativity Prep I will strive to
practice the five virtues:
RESPECT
I understand that respect is the cornerstone of all positive relationships.
I will demonstrate this virtue by treating others with dignity and
compassion, by using my gifts and talents for good, and by being
sensitive to the needs of those around me.
REPONSIBILITY
I understand that I have a responsibility to God, my family and my
community. I demonstrate this virtue by holding myself accountable
for my actions, by being thankful for the gifts I have been given, and
by taking care of the people and places around me through both
action and word.
GRATITUDE
I understand that I have been given much. I demonstrate the virtue of
gratitude by being thankful to God for the many gifts of creation that
surround me and for the many people who care about me and nurture
me. I will show my gratitude in my words and my actions and by being a
good steward of what has been given to me.
SPIRITUALITY
I understand that I am always in the holy presence of God. I demonstrate
this virtue by offering my struggles and my successes to Him. Through a
constant reflection on my life, I come to know myself and God more fully
and to understand His role for me in the world.
SCHOLARSHIP
I understand that scholarship is the pursuit of knowledge through study
and reflection. I demonstrate this virtue by treating all of my experiences
as an opportunity for growth. I am committed to making myself a more
thoughtful, intellectual person.
As a Nativity student I know these are the virtues I will need to practice to
become the person God has created me to be.
SCHOLARSHIP
Where the Class of 2013
is Going
Nativity Graduation, June 19, 2013
The second class of Nativity graduates
processed down the aisle in caps and gowns to
the delight and tears of their families, friends
and teachers. The tears came from those who
knew just how far these students had come
in just a few short years. They all came from
families that suffer the disadvantages of poverty
and all were several years behind when they
first enrolled in the school. Like so many of
their peers, their destiny was likely already
written if they had not found Nativity. These
young students grew immeasurably during their
years at Nativity, both in academic readiness, but more importantly, in maturity and life
skills that will be the foundation for their future. At graduation, each expressed their
thoughts on what Nativity meant to them and their future, and their words best sum up
how Nativity is making a difference.
IN THE WORDS OF OUR GRADUATES
Mariah Glasgow
Our Lady of Mercy
Rabin Dahal &
Gordon Nelson
McQuaid Jesuit
“I’d like to offer some advice to the younger Nativity students. I want you
to know that it will be hard, but never put your head down. Keep pushing
and motivating yourself to be the best you can be. There will be people
to help you.”
Eric Porter- attending Leadership Academy for Young Men
“Nativity has given me the opportunity to receive an excellent education.
If I did not have this opportunity, I do not know where I would have been.
Since I have been attending Nativity, I have learned many things. I have
learned how to take responsibility for my actions and how to be a leader.
I have also learned how to be a role model to new students. Nativity has
taught me that if I work hard enough, I can accomplish anything in life.
One of my favorite poets, Langston Hughes, wrote, “Hold fast to your
dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.” So,
hold on to your dreams, never let them go. If someone tells you that you
will not make it, don’t be discouraged. I’m here to let you know that your
dreams can become reality!”
Mariah Glasgow - attending Our Lady of Mercy
“My years at Nativity have taught me that it is important to stay focused
and do not let anything or anyone take away the focus you need to
achieve. I honestly have to say that I’m going to miss being pushed by
my teachers to study and get my homework done. I think that the most
important thing that I have learned is to appreciate everyone who has
tried to help me get my grades up so I could stand here tonight as a
Nativity graduate. To the younger students, my advice is to get your work
done and always study. Your teachers want to help you succeed. So, the
next time your teachers say study or check your work, just do it!”
Azaria Lester - attending Aquinas Institute
Fritz Hyppolite &
Azaria Lester
Aquinas Institue
Eric Porter
Leadership Academy for
Young Men
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RESPECT
Academic Day and Enrichment Program
One of the important aspects of a Nativity education is the extensive
individual learning process that it provides each student. The typical day at
Nativity Preparatory Academy runs from 7:30 a.m. until 5:45 p.m. and includes
academic classes, mandatory study hall sessions, and afternoon athletic and
fine arts activities. Recognizing the importance of nutrition, each student is
provided with breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. Students are required
to complete their homework at school under the guidance of tutors. This
allows the students who need it, to receive one-on-one assistance, with the
goal of eventually being able to work independently.
Beyond academics, one of the important aspects of a Nativity education is building
character and exposing students to new broadening experiences through our
enrichment program. This year we placed greater emphasis on Fine Arts with the
creation of the Nativity Choir, who performed at school and outside venues; a Creative
Writing Club; offered piano lessons, step dancing and staged the school’s first “Variety
Show.” Visiting art teachers helped engage
the students in creative expression and two of
our students won 1st place in the South Wedge
Community Sidewalk Art Contest. Chess club,
sewing and knitting lessons and tending to
our on-site garden were juxtaposed with CYO
sports, cross country, Lego Robotics competitions and swimming lessons at
the YMCA.
Other broadening experiences included visits to the Susan B. Anthony House,
Mount Hope Cemetery, the Museum & Science Center, the Memorial Art
Gallery, Genesee Country Museum, the Mary Jemison boat tour of the Erie Canal as well as visits to area colleges.
Our service program continues to reinforce the importance of giving back to the
community. Visiting the elderly at St. John’s Home, walking the neighborhood picking
up litter on Earth Day and working at a soup kitchen are a few examples of ways our
students live the virtues of responsibility and gratitude.
Our longer school days and Saturday sessions allow the time for these enrichment
activities and our dedicated staff, with the help of over 70 volunteers provides the
added manpower needed to allow the program to flourish. In total, Nativity students
receive over 550 additional hours of academic and enrichment programming than their
counterparts in Rochester City schools.
3
2.0
1.5
year 4
0.5
year 3
1.0
year 2
The ultimate impact of this intense educational program is the accelerated
academic progress seen by our students, most of whom entered Nativity
two to three years behind grade level. By graduation most are preforming at
grade level and are prepared for the high school curriculum that they will be
facing. Importantly, their academic gains accelerate year-on-year indicating the
importance of the continuity of academic support and individual tutoring.
Annual Grade Level Improvement
year 1
Graduates Gain
+6.1 Grade Levels while at Nativity
2.5
0.0
Based on TerraNova standardized
test scores across all core subjects.
2013-2014 Enrollment
Grade 8
11
Grade 7
18
Nativity Summer Program
Grade 5
15
Grade 6
18
80
2009-2013 Students Enrolled
70
All Nativity students are required to attend a
three week summer camp program. The first two
weeks are held on the Nativity campus and include
morning sessions in math, reading comprehension,
grammar and writing. The afternoon enrichment
activities include visits to museums, swimming,
service programs and a variety of physical
recreation activities.
60
50
40
30
20
2013-14
2012-13
2011-12
2009-10
0
2010-11
10
Characteristics of our Students
Multiracial 6%
Hispanic
Latino
26%
Asian
16%
Caucasian
10%
African
American
42%
% Free and Reduced Meals
100
The third week provides a
week long overnight camp
experience at Camp Asbury
on Silver Lake. Students are
supervised by Nativity staff
in coordination with the
Camp Asbury counselors, who oversee the outdoor
activities. This experience has provided our urban
students with a unique opportunity to spend time
in the country and experience the activities of an
overnight camp: swimming, archery, water sports,
spending nights “stargazing”, building a bonfire and
spending time enjoying the outdoors
(electronic devices and television are
not allowed at camp). Students build
responsibility, leadership and teamwork
skills. They are required to make beds;
keep their room neat and organized
and teams assist in setting the table for
meals, helping to prepare the meals
and washing dishes and clean up.
80
2012-13- 91%
2011-12 – 91%
20
2010-11 – 92%
40
2009-10- 92%
60
0
Students by Gender
Boys
33
100
Attendance Each Year
20
0
2012-13 - 97%
40
2011-12 - 97%
60
2010-11 - 97%
80
2009-10 - 96%
Girls
29
Graduate Support
This year we celebrated the graduation of
our second class of students, all of whom
were again accepted to the high school of
their choice. They follow last year’s graduates
who were our “pioneers”. The effort on
behalf of this group by Loretta Yatteau,
our Graduate Support Director, deserves
special recognition. Her advocacy with the
various high schools has enabled our students to make the transition to
the demands of their new environment. She meets regularly with guidance
counselors, teachers and principals at the high schools, as well as the
students, to ensure that any concerns or needs are addressed quickly. We
continue to provide tutoring support and have created a special Graduate
Support Room at the school for our graduates to use when they come to
study or just get together after school. Most are doing wonderfully, and
several have really blossomed. And for the few that are struggling, they know
that we will not give up on them. We are so proud of these young men and
women who come back and visit the school regularly and are acting like big
brothers and sisters or mentors to our younger students.
RESPONSIBILITY
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GRATITUDE
The Annual Report of Giving
This Annual Report is a means of saying thank you for the many gifts from our friends
and supporters. We gratefully recognize the following individuals, organizations,
corporations and foundations for contributions to Nativity Preparatory Academy
Associates of Rochester between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013.
Thank you very much for all you do for Nativity Prep!
Nativity Sponsorship
Program
The success of Nativity rests on
those who believe in the value of
investing in the education of inner
city youth. Our sponsorship program
provides an extremely important
source of support for our mission
and we are extremely grateful to
those individuals who have provided
multi-year gifts in support of our
students.
Scholarship Sponsors
Sponsors covering the entire annual cost for a student
($10,000 per year)
Bill & Chrissy Carpenter
Bill & Victoria Cherry
John & Debbie DiMarco
Richard & Mary Jo Eichner
Bob & Linda Fox
Dick & Jodie Fox
Andy & Mary Hislop
Mike & Meredith Hurley
Wayne & Beverly LeChase
Joe Lobozzo
Mary Anne Palermo
Kevin & Jean Parker
David & Mary Ann Pitcher
John & Kathy Purcell
Geoff & Janet Rosenberger
Academic and Extended
Day Program Sponsors
Sponsors covering the academic
and/or extended day program for
a student.
($2,500 to $5,000 per year)
Tom & Barb Clark
Jose & Karen Coronos
Dick & Carol Crossed
Tim & Susan Fournier
Norman Hasman
Warren & Donna Hasman
Dan & Kiki Mahar
Dennis & Cathy Mullen
Kevin & Janice O’Rourke
Mark & Elizabeth Schar
Mark & Marcia Siewert
Tim & Suzanne White
Report of Gifts
We gratefully acknowledge the gifts of
those who have been so instrumental in
making a Nativity education possible to
the students that we serve. This listing
reflects gifts received from July 1,
2012 to June 30, 2013. THANK YOU!
Gifts of $20,000 or more
Bill & Chrissy Carpenter
McQuaid Jesuit
Raskob Foundation for
Catholic Activities
Geoff and Janice Rosenberger
Stella Matutina Foundation
Gifts of $10,000 or more
Bill & Victoria Cherry
Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation
Bob & Linda Fox
Andy & Mary Hislop
Dick & Jodie Fox
Wayne & Beverly LeChase
Tom & Marge Nientimp
David & Mary Ann Pitcher
John & Debbie DiMarco
Richard & Mary Jo Eichner
Mike & Meredith Hurley
Joe Lobozzo
Mary Anne Palermo
Kevin & Jean Parker
John & Kathy Purcell
Sisters of St. Joseph
of Orange, CA
Tauck Foundation
Gifts of $5,000 or more
Tom & Barb Clark
James Condon
Dick & Carol Crossed
Davenport-Hatch Foundation
John & Lauren Doyle
Greater Rochester Health
Foundation Match
-Geoff Rosenberger
Norman Hasman
Dan & Kiki Mahar
Ministry Foundation of the
Sisters of St. Joseph of
Rochester
Bob & Rita Pellicone
The Burke Group
Marie & Joseph Wilson
Foundation
Gifts of $2,000 or more
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Craig & Pam Cairns
Jose & Karen Coronas
Henry & Kate DePippo
Mary Rachel Faris &
John Redmond III
Tim & Susan Fournier
Friendly Sons & Daughters
of St. Patrick
Glavin Family Fund
Warren & Donna Hasman
Mary E. Howard
Howe, Rustling & Cairns
Jesuits at McQuaid
Dennis & Cathy Mullen
Andy & Marie Murray
Kevin & Janice O’Rourke
Michael Petrina
Norma Reidman
Mark & Elizabeth Schar
Mark & Marcia Siewert
Ward, Greenberg, Heller & Reidy
Tim & Suzanne White
Gifts of $1,000 or more
Mike & Nila Amico
Thomas Buccafurno
& Mary Ellen Capineri
Al & Ellen Butkus
Michael & Joan Cooper
Bill & Andrea Creary
Phil & Kathleen DiPasquale
Dolomite Group
Michael Evans
Exxon Mobil Company Match
- Jim Holihan
Marc & Laura Fischer
Andy & Karen Gallina
Chris & Cindy Galvin
Aline Glavin
Tom & Betsy Glavin
Hugh & Mary Clare Hamlin
Margaret Hanna
Patrick & Mary Ann Hanna
Barbara Herman
Alice Jenkins
Jim & Sue Jenkins
John Hancock
Life Insurance Company
Kirkland & Ellis Company Match
-Henry DePippo
Mark & Mary Kosinski
Hon. David & Karen Larimer
Allison Lowrie
M & T Charitable Foundation
Thomas & Sandra Madejski
Mike & Liz Magiera
Bill & Pat McDonnell
Polisseni Foundation
Michael Quataert
Ken & Sue Rizzuto
St. Joseph Church Tithing
Jim & Dawn Schnell
Jim & Sally Schrecker
Thomas Schnorr
& Edward Donnelly
John & Lisa Sengenberger
Jim & Pam Stoffel
John & Beth Sullivan
Bruce & Beth Ann Wilkens
Tom & Colleen Wilmot
Richard & Caroline Yates
Gifts of $500 or more
Robert Berry
Joe & Mary Beth Carney
Jim Cerone
Bishop Matthew Clark
Bob & Pat Costigan
Thomas DeMott
Drapery Industries
Ann Esch
Greg & Mary Jo Farrell
Jim & Ann Gould
Daniel Holland
Mike & Vicki Howard
IBM Company Match
-Ken Rizzuto
Nina Irwin
Jack & Marianne Kreckel
Jim & Chris Lenehan
Jim & Joyce Magee
Mike & Kathie May
Mike & Jeriann McEvoy
Jon & Jackie Means
Marty & Darcy Mucci
Steve & Emily Nazarian
John & Julie Odenbach
Jim & Debby Odorczyk
Frank & Patti Penski
Daniel & Laura Purcell
Gary & Mary Reeves
Anthony Rosati
Ellen Rusling
Ward Greenberg Company Match
- Tom D’Antonio
Gifts of $200 or more
John Anderson
Ronald Anderson
Jack & Lisa Baron
Maura Baron
Bob & Lois Bernard
Matthew Cairns
John & Mary Crowe
Patrick & Kristina Crowley
Derek & Karen Dalton
Tom & Kathy D’Antonio
Erdal & Mary Erturk
Rui & Joann Figueiredo
Leo & Carol Finucane
Patrick & Trisha Hanley
John & Dorothy Hayes
Jim & Alice Holihan
Steve & Jane Kellner
John & Julia Kopp
Dave & Nancy Liebert
John & Judy Lynd
Kevin & Maryrita Maier
Hon. Patricia Marks
Steve & Emily Nazarian
Dorothy Pecoraro
Andrea Petronello
& Paolo Marone
Ron & Mary Pluta
William & Barbara Pulsifier
Peter & Pam Rodgers
Mary Ann Rutkowski
Phyllis Schleuter
Tim & Jessica Shanahan
Tim & Jeannine Sheehan
David & Elissa Speach
Gary & Catherine Squires
Frank & Suzanne Staropoli
Scott Storke
Tim & Ann Thaney
Donna Thompson
Eric & Michele Voss
Eric & Catherine Ward
Gifts up to $200
Amanda Agins
Rosemary Agins
John & Kate Alessi
Mona Alongi
Catherine Anza
George & Michele Arnold
Dennis & Barbara Asselin
Bruce & Pam Baker
Kyle Barry
Tom & Julie Bartlett
Mary Berg
Vincent Biagi, SJ
Paul & Carolyn Black
Barbara Bogner
Erin Bowman
Colin Boyan
Bob & Ann Marie Bradley
Roger & Mary Jo Brandt
Sr. Mary Ann Brawley
Rev. Richard Brickler
Kevin Brogan
Mary Byrnes
Matt Cairns
Joe & Martha Capozzi
Carl & Virginia Carbalada
Tom Carpenter
Edward Case
Tom & Cathleen Combs
Alicia Condon
Michael Conti
Bud & Jane Cooney
Lawrence Creatura
Dianne Crowley
Mary Crowley
Patrick & Maribeth Curran
Thomas & Maureen Curran
Richard & Dorothy Cusker
Cyncon Equipment Company
Kathleen Dahlkemper
David & Linda DeCerbo
Maria DePippo
Renee Desrosiers
Coleen DiMartino
Lillian DiPrima
Melissa Duva
Bob Dykes
Rick & Debbie Eberhardt
William Eggers
& Deborah McLean
Douglas & Coleen Emblidge
Anne Endler
Mark Evra
Karen Falter
Laraine Fellegara
Finucane & Hartzell
Fr. James Fischer, SJ
Brian Flanagan
Clark & Janice Fletcher
Richard Flynn & Marilyn Proia
Dierdre Gavin
Dan & Joan Geen
Tim Geen
Hon. Frank & Karla Geraci
Joe Gigliotti
Paul Ginnetty
Jim & Penny Gonzalez
Ginny Gordon
Al & Barbara Gosiewski
Warren & Marilyn Grasso, Jr.
Todd Green
Kara Griffin
Dave & Sharon Griffiths
Mike & Joanna Grosodonia
Peggy Growney
Matthew Grygiel
Toyna Hanks-Johnson
Tim & Lucy Hassett
Katie Heller
Curt Hill
Ron Hirschler
Tom & Cathy Huber
Randall & Jane Hunter
Lynde & Marilyn Johnson
Suzanne Johnston
Allyn & Kathryn Jones
Chris & Kimberly Jones
Kenneth & Sally Katz
Rev. Winfried Kellner
Datta & Judith Kharbas
Doug & Lynn Kirst
Michael Kirwan
Michael & Lynn Klotz
Kenneth & Linda Kolb
Peter & Jean Kubarycz
Memorials & Tributes
In Memory Of Ruth Condon
James Condon
In Memory of Dorothy Izzo
Mrs. Sheila Iuppa
In Honor of Sr. Janice Morgan, SSJ
Mr. & Mrs. John Purcell
In Memory of Sam & Doris Palma
Mr. & Mrs. David Liebert
In Honor of David Pitcher
Mr. James Cerone
Werner & Susan Kunz
Harold & Christine Kurland
Bob & Mary Labanowski
Petr & Karen Lafuci
Denny & Martha Lake
Christina Lambert
Patrick & Sarah Lavell
Michael Law & Cheryl Heller
Paul & Robin Levy
Erin Lint
Alice Loveys
Anna Lynch
John & Judy Lynd
Megan MacKenzie
Patti Mahar
Rita Malbi
Manning & Napier
Manning, Squires & Henning, Inc.
Dan & Sheila Mason
Lou & Sue Mattina
Stacie May
Sr. Mary Ann Mayer, SSJ
Dan & Kate McBride
David & Therese McGonigle
John & Kathleen McQueen
David & Joan Merkel
Fritz & Maura Minges
James & Barbara Mingle
Sr. Janice Morgan, SSJ
Michele Mosca
Rev. Kevin Murphy
Marcia Nabut
Fritz & Sandra Odenbach
Patrick & Lisa O’Flynn
Francis Olscamp
Tim O’Rourke
Joseph O’Shaughnessy
Vivian Palladoro
Fr. Edward Palumbos
Mark & Janet Paris
Richard & Kathy Parrinello
James & Lisabeth Peacock
David & Audrey Peartree
David & Alicia Pender
Paul & Suzanne Petronello
Tarry & Pat Polidor
Provider Consulting Solutions, Inc.
Bart Psaila & Cathy Walzer
Terry & Virginia Quinn
Karen Ralph
Tom & DeeDee Ralph
Stanley & Anne Refermat
Thomas & Allison Reidy
Gary & Renee Rigoni
Isabel Rogers
Nelson Roth & Anne Lukingbeal
Jennifer Roxstrom
Charles Ruff
Jim & Caroline Ryan
Mike & Beth Schuber
Gerry & Maria Shafer
Shai & Sharon Shafrir
Judith Shaw
Terry & Julie Shields
Beth Shuber
Rich & Meg Smerbeck
Elaine Spaull
Donald Spencer
Peter & Pat Spinelli
St. Anne Church
Kathy Stark
Gerry & Ginger Steenberge
Bob & Beverly Stokes
Susan Storke
Bill & Tammy Strassburg
Spencer Studwell & Debra Rhoten
Anthony & Sandra Suozzi
Barbara Tappan
Bill & Julie Thaney
Dorothy Thayer
Steve & Sonya Tierney
Jerry & Nancy Tirabassi
Paul & Rebecca Urlacher
Joseph Valenti
Jim & Elaine Van Overbake
John & Constance Ventura
Michael Volpe
Joe & Katie Votava
Sr. Christine Wagner, SSJ
David & Cheryl Waldman
Carolyn Walsh
Mary Pat Walton
Mark & Beulah Welch
Kathleen Whelehan
Tom & Colleen Witte
Arthur Woodward & Lucia French
Woods, Oviatt, Giman, LLP
Florence Wuest
William & Sandra Wynne
John & Janet Wysokowski
Charlene Zaffuto
In Memory of Paul M. Spinelli
The Michael J. Petrina, Jr. Charitable
Gift Fund
In Memory of Rev. George Exley
Stiegler
Bob & Beverly Stokes
In Memory of Lillian DiPrima
Walter Brodie & Linda Versage
Mary Byrnes
Mark Evra
Clark & Janice Fletcher
Richard Flynn & Marilyn Proia
Warren & Marilyn Grasso, Jr.
Randall & Jane Hunter
Chris & Kimberly Jones
Kenneth & Linda Kolb
Peter & Jean Kubarycz
Manning & Napier
Bart Psaila & Cathy Walzer
Martha Quinn
Isabel Rogers
Joseph Valenti
Michael & Marge Volpe
Florence Wuest
Richard & Caroline Yates
Photofinish 5k Event
Nativity students again participated in the Photofinish 5k
race sponsored by the George Eastman House in support
of the school. They LOVED it! This was a great experience
for them. They were in awe of the crowds cheering them on,
the mass of people running with them, and all the free drinks
and food at the end. They were also very proud of finishing
the 3.1 miles (a few were afraid they wouldn’t make it) and of
earning over $4,000 for their school. Our thanks to all of you
who provided donations to sponsor our students.
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Nativity in Bloom
Nativity held its second annual fundraiser, “Nativity in Bloom 2013” at the
school on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Over 200 supporters attended the event
and had the opportunity to meet with the students, tour the school and be
entertained by the newly formed Nativity Choir. Guests enjoyed cocktails and
hors d’oeuvres while bidding on spring-themed items in the silent auction
donated by local businesses and individuals, and by donating funds for items
needed by the school by adding buds to a “Wishing Tree.” The highlight of
the evening was presentations by several of our Nativity graduates who spoke
of their time at Nativity and the impact it had on their lives. Over $75,000 was
raised. We thank all those who so generously contributed their time, talent
and treasure to the event.
Nativity in Bloom
Corporate Sponsors
Nativity In Bloom
Supporters
Daffodil--$5,000 or more
Burke Group
Doyle Security Systems
The Rochester Group at UBS Financial Services
Peter Bianco & Mary Pat Cleary
Bob & Ann Marie Bradley **
Joe & Mary Beth Carney
Bill & Chrissy Carpenter **
Mary Carpenter & Brian DeSain
Glenn Colliss
Tom & Kathy D’Antonio
Ken & Lynn Davis
John & Meghan DiPasquale
Joseph J. & Betty DiPasquale
Sam & Carol DiPerna
Henry & Kate DePippo **
Tim & Patti Doerr
Kevin & Laurie Dwyer
Steve & Katie Falter
Greg & Mary Jo Farrell *
Leo & Carol Finucane
Bob & Elaine Fischer *
Robert & Linda Fox
Chris Fox
Jeff Fox
Frank & Karla Geraci
Aline Glavin
Tom & Betsy Glavin **
Jim & Penny Gonzalez
Todd Green
Hugh & Mary Clare Hamlin
John & Dorothy Hayes **
Curt Hill & Jean Taylor
Amy Hockenbrock
Michael & Vickie Howard
Suzanne Johnston
Rev. Robert Kennedy *
James & Joyce Magee *
Mike & Liz Magiera
Kevin & Maryrita Maier **
Dan & Sheila Mason
Dan & Kate McBride
Hilary McMillan
David & Joan Merkel
Andrew Murray
Steve & Emily Nazarian
Kevin & Jean Parker **
David & Audrey Peartree
Andrea Petronello & Paolo Marone
Paul E. Petronello
Paul V. & Suzanne Petronello
Carolyn Portanova
Gary & Renee Rigoni
Joe & Jennifer Roxstrom
Jim & Dawn Schnell *
Tom Schnorr & Ed Donnelly
Jim & Sally Schrecker *
Jerry Shafer & Maria DiGiambattista
Jessica & Tim Shanahan
Tim Sladden
Rich & Meg Smerbeck
Hyacinth--$2,500
The Jesuit Community at McQuaid
LECESSE Construction
Tulip--$1,000
Alesco Advisors, LLC
Davie Kaplan, CPA, P.C.
Fischer Consulting/Graystone : Marc & Laura
Fischer
Harter, Secrest & Emery LLP
Quality Vision International, Inc.
WILMAC
Lilac--$500
DS Keane & Associates
Fibertech Networks, LLC
HAIRZOO
Howe and Rusling, Inc.
Martino Flynn,LLC
The Bonadio Group
Underberg & Kessler, LLP
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Patrick & Holly Smith
Ted & Anne Smith
Kathy Stark
Sue Stork
Beth Sullivan
Bob & Pat Tobin
Bradley & Elizabeth Tyler
John Strowe & Dr. Kimberly Valentine
Chip & Pam White
Friend Supporter *
Patron Supporter **
Nativity in Bloom
Donations
John & Kate Alessi
John & Colleen Anderson
Ronald Anderson
Dennis & Barbara Asselin
Anne Benjamin
Paul Bolz
Fr. Richard Brickler
Mary Ellen Broad
Kathleen Burke
Karen Cavacos
Judy Cohen
Bishop Matthew Clark
John & Mary Crowe
Derek & Karen Dalton
Tom DeMott
Gerald & DeeDee DiMarco
Christopher & Nancy DiPasquale
Megan & Joseph G. DiPasquale
Margie & Greg Doyle
Bob Dykes
Carol & Bill Evans
Preston Faulkner
Edward & Roberta Fischer
Aaron Forest
Patrick & Elizabeth Fultz
Karen Gallina
Ann & Jim Gould
Sharon Griffiths
Richard & Nancy Hendrick
Andy & Mary Hislop
Daniel Holland
Daniel Hurley
Gina Hurley
Mike & Meredith Hurley
Sr. Catherine Judge, SSJ
Judith Kharbas
Doug & Lynne Kirst
Jack Kreckel
Hon. David & Karen Larimer
Wayne & Beverly LeChase
Joan Lusardi
Tom & Sandra Madejski
Sr. Margaret Mancuso, SSJ
Patricia Marks
Lou Mattina
Sr. Mary Ann Mayer, SSJ
Michael & Jeriann McEvoy
Kevin McGuire
Hilary McMillan
Jeff & Michele Mosca
Fr. Kevin Murphy
Michael & Connie Neer
Bill & Dianne Knittle
Sr. Janice Morgan, SSJ
Marty & Darcy Mucci
Marcia Nabut
Sheriff Patrick O’Flynn
Tim O’Rourke
Mark & Janet Paris
Lowell Patric
Nancy Patric
Mary Ann Palermo
Bob & Rita Pellicone
Sr. Marilyn Pray, SSJ
William & Barbara Pulsifer
Stanley & Anne Refermat
Ellen Rusling
Richard & Kathleen Russo
Fr. Ed Salmon, SJ
Tim Sladden
Gary & Catherine Squires
Bailis & Susan Stair
Kathy Stark
Bruce Steele
Susan Storke
Jim & Pam Stoffel
Scott Storke
Beth Stuver
Rosemary Tantalo
Tim & Ann Thaney
Muriel Trunfio
Eric & Michele Voss
Rev. Robert Werth
Dennis & Charlotte Witte
Nativity in Bloom
Restaurant Raffle Donors
Black & BlueCharlie Fitzsimmons
JoJo-Charlie Fitzsimmons
Park Avenue PubSheila LaBell-Schalm &Scott Schalm
Benucci’s-Charlie Fitzsimmons
TRATA- Charlie Fitzsimmons
Grinnell’s- David Grinnell
Mr. Domenic’s at the LakeKaren Cavacos
Joey’s Pasta House-Joseph McCall
Perlo’s -Donna Perlo
Good Luck - Chuck Cerankosky
Label 7- Kathy D’Antonio
La Bella Vita- Korynn Ferreri
Rooney’s -Joe Squalli
Nativity in Bloom
Committee
Chrissy Carpenter
Karen Cavacos
Kathy D’Antonio
Kathleen DiPasquale
Lauren Doyle
Laura Fischer
Mary Hislop
Meredith Hurley
Sheila Mason
Sue Petronello
Nativity In Bloom
Auction Gift Donors
A Different Point of View
Back Nine Restaurant
Colleen Bell
Canalside Gifts-Jim Gonzalez
Bill & Chrissy Carpenter
Century Liquor
Marlene Caroselli
Karen Cavacos
Cheesy Eddie’s
Bill Cherry
Coffee Connection
Kathy D’Antonio
Henry DePippo
Phil & Kathleen DiPasquale
Diane Evans
Marc & Laura Fischer
Dan Hackett &
Ted Collins Landscaping
Friends of Nativity
Beth Gamble
The Generosity Store
Grinnell’s Restaurant
Mary Clare Hamlin
Hedonist Chocolates
Amy Hockenbrock
Mike Howard
Lauren Kaduc
Mike & Meredith Hurley
Mann’s Jewelers
Sheila Mason
Patty McDonnell
Memorial Art Gallery
Michael Avery & Company Hair Studio
Jess Myers
Nativity in Bloom Committee
Nativity Students
Mary Anne Pitcher
Pittsford Dairy
Professional Golf Association
Rochester Red Wings
Geoff Rosenberger
Kay Spellane
Beth Stuver
Tantalo Photography
Village Bakery
WDW Community Relations
DB Webb
Doug & Mary Ellen Weins
Nativity in Bloom In Kind
Patrick & Tricia Hanley
Henrietta Discount Liquor- Joe Iuppa
Nolan’s Rental- Bernie & Margaret Puglisi
North American Brewery
Sheila Mason
Gifts in Memory of
William (Billy) D’Antonio
Remembering
“Mr. D”
(Billy D’Antonio)
Billy D’Antonio spent only a year as an Americorp
intern teacher at Nativity but the impact he left on
the lives of our students continues to live on. “Mr.
D”, as they called him, was far more than a teacher
to them, but also a mentor, coach and friend. He is
remembered as selfless, genuine, caring and funny,
and all at the school benefited from his presence.
And above all else, Billy will always be remembered
as a man who did things the right way, a man who
took care of his family, friends, and students at
an unprecedented level. Billy “walked the walk”
each and every day of his life- as a true “Man for
Others.” He is greatly missed.
Amanda Agins
Joshua Agins
Rose Mary Agins
Mona Alongi
Bruce & Pamela Baker
Maura Baron
Paul & Carolyn Black
Sharon Boyd
Bob & Ann Marie Bradley
Roger & Mary Jo Brandt
Sr. Mary Ann Brawley
Craig & Pam Cairns
Matthew Cairns
Joe & Martha Capozzi
Joe & Mary Beth Carney
Bill & Chrissy Carpenter
Tom Carpenter
Ted Case
Jeffrey Casey
Jessica Clemente
John & Elizabeth Cox
Patrick & Maribeth Curran
Thomas & Maureen Curran
Richard & Dorothy Cusker
Kathleen Dahlkemper
Anitra Das
David & Linda DeCerbo
Henry & Kate DePippo
Maria DePippo
Ken & Renee Desrosiers
Colleen DiMartino
Rick & Debbie Eberhardt
William & Deborah Eggers
Douglas & Coleen Emblidge
Anne Endler
Erdal & Mary Erturk
Michael Evans
Greg & Mary Jo Farrell
Laraine Fellegara
Rui & Joann Figueiredo
Leo & Carol Finucane
Brian Flanagan
Deirdre Gavin
Bob & Terri Geen
Paul Ginnetty
Jim & Anne Gould
Mike & Joanna Grosodonia
Mike & Vicki Howard
Tom & Cathy Huber
Mike & Meredith Hurley
Chris & Karen Johnson
Suzanne Johnston
Allyn & Kathryn Jones
Kenneth & Sally Katz
Michael & Kathleen Kirwan
Michael & Lynn Klotz
David Knapp
John & Julia Kopp
Werner & Susan Kunz
Harold & Christine Kurland
Bob & Mary Labanowski
Peter & Karen Lafuci
Christina Lambert
Patrick & Sarah Lavell
Michael & Cheryl Law
William Leinen
Paul & Robin Levy
Tom Lewandowski
Erin Lint
Alice Loveys
Megan MacKenzie
Manning, Squires, Henning, Co., Inc.
Michael & Liz Magiera
Al & Patti Mahar
Dan & Kiki Mahar
Rita Malbi
Dan & Sheila Mason
Stacie May
Bill & Patti McDonnell
David & Therese McGonigle
John & Kathleen McQueen
James & Barbara Mingle
Andy & Marie Murray
Jim & Debby Odorczyk
Joseph O’Shaughnessy
Richard & Kathy Parrinello
James & Lisabeth Peacock
David & Audrey Peartree
David & Alicia Pender
Frank & Patti Penski
Paul & Suzanne Petronello
Ron & Mary Pluta
Provider Consulting Solutions, Inc.
Daniel & Laura Purcell
Karen Ralph
Tom & DeeDee Ralph
Bradford Reid
Thomas & Alison Reidy
Gary & Renee Rigoni
Nelson Roth & Anne Lukingbeal
Joe Roxstrom
Charles Ruff
Mike & Beth Schuber
Shai & Sharon Shafrir
Judith Shaw
Tim & Jeannine Sheehan
Rich & Meg Smerbeck
Elaine Spaull
Donald & Debra Spencer
Bill & Tammy Strassburg
Spencer Studwell & Debra Rhoten
John & Beth Sullivan
Anthony & Sandra Suozzi
Barbara Tappan
Tim & Ann Thaney
Steve & Sonya Tierney
Jerry & Nancy Tirabassi
John Ventura
Eric & Michele Voss
Joe & Katie Votava
David & Cheryl Waldman
Carolyn Walsh
Eric & Catherine Ward
Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy
Woods, Oviatt, Gilman, LLP
William & Sandra Wynne
John & Janet Wysokowski
Charlene Zaffuto
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Sources of Revenue and
Expenditures
Fiscal Year 2012-13
Revenue $582,291
Individual Donations - 50%
Fundraiser Events - 13%
Ministry Related Support - 6%
Foundation Support - 19%
Corporate Grants - 1%
State & Federal Mandated
Services - 7%
Tuition - 4%
Expenditures- $555,464
Payroll & Benefits - 68%
Facility - 10%
Educational program
& Supplies - 13%
Administrative - 3%
Summer Program - 3%
Advancement - 3%
Financial statements prepared by Davie
Kaplan CPA are available for review.
Faculty and Staff 2013-2014
Nativity is blessed to have a talented, committed and compassionate staff to guide
the development of our students. Their dedication to the mission is extraordinary
and long days and unique challenges require them to alternate between the role
of educator, mentor, disciplinarian, role model, director and friend. A wonderful
combination of experienced master teachers, seasoned administrators, recent
college graduates and members of the Sisters of St. Joseph community share their
gifts with the students and each other. This creates a strong sense of camaraderie,
energy, hope and community which is passed on to the students. Their work ethic
and the sharing of unique talents and passions outside of the classroom provide
our students with new experiences and builds character. People create the culture
and the success of our students is due to their shared efforts.
Rebecca Maloney.................................................................................................................................. Principal
Martha Capozzi.......................................................................................................................... Office Manager
Sandra Casey..........................................................................................................................................Grade 5
Sr. Kathy Cleary, SSJ............................................................................................ Academic Intervention Math
Sr. Mary Lisa Dwyer, SSJ........................................................................................ Academic Intervention ELA
Russell Hendrick.................................................................................................... Social Studies- Grades 6,7,8
Tommy O’Rourke................................................................................................................... ELA- Grades 6,7,8
Sr. Magdalena Kellner, SSJ...............................................................................................Spanish- Grades 7, 8
Sr. Jean Reichart, RSM................................................................................................................ Latin- Grade 8
Dorann Salvaggio................................................................................................................ Math- Grades 6,7,8
Emma Yatteau..................................................................................................................Science- Grades 6,7,8
Loretta Yatteau....................................................................................................... Religion/Graduate Support
Genevieve Anvelt.....................................................................Sisters of St. Joseph Volunteer Corp Teacher
Amy Bologino...........................................................................Sisters of St. Joseph Volunteer Corp Teacher
Jillian Flanigan..........................................................................Sisters of St. Joseph Volunteer Corp Teacher
Rosanne Vanderwalker...................................................................................................... Cafeteria Supervisor
David Bergman ..................................................................................................................... Facility Custodian
Sr. Janice Morgan, SSJ.................................................................................................Educational Consultant
Suzanne Petronello....................................................................................................Director of Advancement
In Kind Donors
We thank all those who have provided books, school supplies, material
in support of our enrichment programs and other services and items
that have defrayed expenses that otherwise would have to have been
absorbed by the school. Thank you!
Dave Battey
Robert Bradley
Michael Culligan
Chloe Doyle
John & Lauren Doyle
Adam Goldfedder
Davie Kaplan
Tricia LaBuzetta
Kevin Mannar
Michael May
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Janet McNally
Marie & Tim Murphy
Steven Nazarian
Bernie & Margaret Puglisi
Katherine Rapin
St. Kateri School
Stephen Siegel
Janice Spencer
Martha Crimmings Thaney
Dear Friends:
As I look back on the past year, it has been truly
wonderful to watch the continued transition of
Nativity from a new school trying to gain traction
to a wonderful institution of learning where all
those engaged in the mission are unified in creating
a shared culture that can truly transform the lives
of our students. As an institution of learning, we
too need to continue to learn from experience. So,
we made advances in our curriculum, schedule and
staffing to ensure the unique needs of our students were being fully addressed. We added academic
intervention resources, expanded homework time, and created small group sessions for those who
were falling behind. Importantly, we created the new position of Graduate Support Director to
oversee the progress of our graduates in high school, and added a dedicated 5th grade teacher
to ensure our incoming students receive the foundational academic support they need. Beyond
academics, a refined enrichment program provides rotating six week sessions across a wide array
of fine arts, athletics and other enrichment activities. Students are required to participate in
all sessions ensuring that they “experience” new activities ranging from art, to step dancing, to
swimming lessons, to sewing, to chess club and robotics. Despite some grumbling, students not
only learned new skills but often developed new passions.
As Nativity grows and matures as an organization, our students will reap even greater benefits
in their academic grounding, life skills and faith foundation. It is our wonderful and dedicated
staff that gives these young boys and girls a chance to succeed in ways no one ever thought possible.
And it is you who we have to thank for providing your time, your talents and the financial
support necessary to make Nativity possible.
God Bless,
Bill Carpenter
President
Board of Directors
William Carpenter
Chairman of the Board
Mary Christine Carpenter
John Crowe
Joseph Carney
Thomas Glavin
Sr. Janice Morgan, SSJ
David Pitcher
Sr. Mary Ann Mayer, SSJ
Anna Lynch
Janice O’Rourke
Edward Salmon, SJ
Thank you
Nativity Tutors and
Volunteers
Liz Aldridge
Evelyn Andolina
Emil Anderson
Michael Brennan
Charles Crimi, Jr
Kathy D’Antonio
Kathryn Englerth
Beau Hanford
Jim Holihan
Andrew Holt
Sheila Iuppa
Dianne Knittle
William Knittle
Thomas Nicolay
Michael Orman
Rich Rossiter
Beth Stuver
Michael Sutton
Judith Weber Shaw
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