The
Children's
House
An Independent Montessori School
Annual Report
2008
Welcome
Dear Friends and Families,
Every September, the children return to
The Children’s House campus to begin
another year of exploration, collaboration and learning. Children ranging
from three months to twelve years are
supported by a professional group of
staff and experienced faculty to guide
them in their path to independence.
Our current families, grandparents,
alumni and friends also come together
each fall in support of these important
endeavors by making an annual gift. This important fund is
vital to maintaining the highest quality program that you have
come to expect and appreciate at The Children’s House. Supporting the education of our students will benefit us all in the
years to come.
We sincerely appreciate your commitment to The Children’s
House and your belief in us to affect positive change. Your
gift allows us to:
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Attract and retain the best faculty in the area who are
trained at highly regarded International Montessori training centers.
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Equip every classroom with a full set of the highest quality
Montessori didactic materials
Maintain our commitment to daily physical education and
healthy living programming for our students
Care for our beautiful 8.5 acre campus specifically designed to
support our Montessori mission
Support continuing education for our staff and faculty through
professional development opportunities
Support educational enrichment including music, performing
and visual arts and foreign language
Continue to enhance our efforts to educate all children in the
importance of responsible global citizenship
With your generous support of The Children’s House Annual Fund,
you are enriching the life of every student who attends this school
and preparing them for a bright and productive future. On their
behalf, we are grateful.
Very Sincerely,
Michele Shane
Head of School
Annual Fund
2007-2008 Contributors
Bonnie Adams
John & Liz Ammond
Lois Anton
Mike & Jill Anton
Rob Bacigalupi & Leslie Sickterman
Thomas & Tina Beatty
Mark & Jennifer Bishop
Yancy & Heather Boivin
Marcia Borell
Glen & Elizabeth Borre
David Brock
Chris & Angie Butz
Michael & Maria Carroll
Colleen Christensen
William & Karin Church
Mildred Church
Ben & Tracy Coe
Lyn Conlon & Noma Stewart
Chris DeGood & Katherine Marciniak
Rick & Connie Deneweth
Betty Donahue
Russell & Ann Edens
David & Nadine Elmgren
Kevin & Susan Empson
Tim Esser & Linda Blakkan-Esser
Chris Fifarek & Melissa Russell
Bob & Nancy Flowers
Pamela Fortune-Werbe
J. Carl & Eileen Ganter
Patricia Ganter
Stanley & Sandi Gravis
Stephen & Beverly Gravis
Green Island
Mary Hagan
McKeel Hagerty
Joseph G. & Carol K. Hamel
John & Jacquie Harding
Donald & Barbara Harmer
Jen Harris
Anne Harris, Ttee
Stephen Hayward
Victor Herman & Amy Reynolds
Wayne & Janet Hintz
Rex & Jill Holden
Steven & Kathryn Holl
Rose Hollander
Rose Hutchinson
Jill Jennings
James & Janet Johnson
Charles Johnson
Alan & Lori Kostrzewa
Kraft Foods
Norm Licht & Joan Griner
Michael & Stephanie Long
Bruce Luoma & Tammy Hagerty
Albert & Helga Martin
Barbara McCabe
Enda McGonigle & Melissa Johnson
Michael & Paula McIntyre
John Henry & Beth Melcher
Peter Meyer & Lisa Del Buono
Judith Miller
Raymond & Christie Minervini
Jon & Kristy Mohrhardt
David & Nicole Moore
Lori Mucherino
Barry & Laura O'Brien
Joe & Jennifer Patanella
Frank & Angela Petty
Mark & Carrine Pomaranski
Doug & Hillary Porter
Charles & Joyce Roehl
Roehler Solutions
Bob & Marion Rorich
Rotary Charities of Traverse City
Gary & Susan Ruoff
Dodd Russell
Kurt & Cecily Sanford
Tom Sargent & Frances Petty Sargent
Steve & Michele Shane
Julie Shearer
Charles & Barbara Skarshaug
Sean & Blythe Skarshaug
Brian Slawnik & Stephanie Rorich-Slawnik
Eric & Nancy Stehouwer
Alexander & Carmen Stevens
Herm & Laurie Thomas
Terence Thomas
Rich Odell & Gretchen Uhlinger
Andre & Mary Villoch
Cory & Britny Wade
Hazel Wade
Chris & Julie Warren
Ronald & Barbara Whaley
Kurt & Mark Wilkes
Peter & Michele Worden
Karen Circle
Shannon Beia
Angie Butz
Maria Carroll
Ginny Deisler
Amy Ferguson
Joan Griner
Kim Hagerty
Joan Gilhooly
Tammy Hagerty
Rose Hollander
Eileen Mikulski
Christie Minervini
Carrine Pomaranski
Becky Tester
Gretchen Uhlinger
Revenue Sources
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Debt Reduction—The Children’s House has continued its commitment to debt reduction. At fiscal year
end 6/30/2008, The Children’s House carried no short
term debt and reduced its total debt position by
$157,742 from the prior fiscal year end.
Strong Operating Income—Total revenues less
fundraising income improved during this past fiscal year
to 88.6% of total expenses less depreciation and amortization. The school has made great strides to improve
this measure of its operational strength. It continues to
be a key component of the school’s long-term strategic
plan.
Scholarship Allowances—The tuition assistance
program supported 51 students with total funding of
$211,913.
Fundraising—Contributions for the 2007-2008 fiscal
year totaled $313,989. Your generous gifts allowed
TCH to close the gap between income and expenses,
yielding a net positive change in assets for the year.
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