Annual Giving
The Annual Giving Campaign is the foundation of our annual
fundraising efforts. Gifts to Annual Giving are a vital source
of revenue that reduce our dependence on tuition and provide
the resources necessary to fund St. Mary's highest priorities
and exemplary programs.
Gifts to the Annual Giving Campaign are disbursed annually to
support the operating budget. Tuition fees alone do not cover
the full cost of educating a St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School
student. The Annual Giving Campaign provides the money to help
bridge the gap between tuition income and actual expenses of the
school. Additionally, gifts to Annual Giving enable St. Mary’s
to more effectively respond to non-budgeted needs or exciting
opportunities that may arise during the academic year. For
example, during 2007-08 money raised through the Annual Giving
Campaign enabled St. Mary’s to outfit every Pre-Kindergarten
through 8th grade classroom with a SMART Board,
significantly impacting our technology use and education.
Annual Giving funds also support the Sigety Fund for
Professional Development and the St. Mary’s Endowment.
Each year, parents, alumni, grandparents, parents of alumni,
faculty, staff, Trustees and friends show their support of St.
Mary’s School through Annual Giving. The impact of your gift,
regardless of the size of your gift, is significant. Your gift
to the Annual Giving Campaign supports every student every day!
We look forward to another successful campaign in 2010-11!
Volunteers
The Annual Giving Campaign is much more than a fundraising
effort. Its impact goes beyond dollars; it allows us to build
relationships and create a culture of philanthropy at St. Mary’s
School. Each year, SMEDS parent volunteers conduct the Annual
Giving drive. Our volunteers play a vital role in the success of
the campaign. We cannot say "Thank You!" enough to these
dedicated parents. We invite you to participate in the campaign
and help accomplish the mission and objectives of the school.
St. Mary’s gratefully acknowledges our parent volunteers for
their valuable assistance with the Annual Giving
Campaign.
2011-12 Annual Giving Chairman
Will Cassidy
Division Leaders
Nelson Guagliardo, Middle School
Searing Merrill, Intermediate Division
Brian Smith, Primary Division
Grade-level Leadership Team
Nelson & Amy Guagliardo, 8th grade
Gordon & Hayes Hill, 8th grade
Bill & Jody Kerr, 7th grade
Marc & Lisa Turner, 7th grade
Preston & Laura Farrior, 6th grade
Mike & Janet Starkey, 6th grade
Phil & Kim Dingle, 5th grade
Tim & Michelle Ward, 5th grade
Searing & Ashley Merrill, 4th grade
Dan & Alicia Murphy, 4th grade
Ben & Michelle Hill, 3rd grade
Brian & Molly Smith, 3rd grade
Steven & Michelle McNichols, 2nd grade
Ryan & Paige Murtagh, 2nd grade
Richie & Amee Petitt, 1st grade
Scott & Sarah Stichter, 1st grade
Mike & Erin Lowe, Kindergarten
J.D. & Marie Mosely, Kindergarten
Blair & Shannon Mendes, Pre-Kindergarten
Rick & Lynette Russell, Pre-Kindergarten
Past Annual Giving Chairs
2010-2011
2009-10
2008-09
2007–08
2006–07
2005–06
2004–05
2003–04
2002–03
2001–02
2000–01
1999–00
1998–99 |
Will Cassidy
Marc Turner
Marc Turner
Donald Gould, ‘77
Donald Gould, ‘77
Al Rogers
Al Rogers
Steve Straske
Steve Straske
Steve Hill
Greg Morgan
Greg Morgan
Greg Morgan |
Alumni
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As an adult member of the St. Mary’s community, think
about your experience as a student. Very few of your
successes here happened by chance. A great amount of
time and care goes into each student's development. The
hard work, dedication, and constant communication by our
faculty created a reputation for producing successful
graduates like you. SMEDS continues to provide the same
academic and nurturing environment for our current
students and their families. This is what makes St.
Mary’s a success.
You have woven together many educational opportunities
and experiences to become the person you are today. We
hope that in some significant way your experience at
SMEDS helped contribute to your success.
Just as you needed St. Mary’s when you were a student,
St. Mary’s needs you. Be a part of the school's
long-term success. Your gift to the Annual Giving
Campaign helps to guarantee the school's future. With
your philanthropic gift, you ensure that future
generations have the opportunity to learn, discover,
dream, and succeed at St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School. |
St. Mary's Episcopal Day School
2101 South Hubert Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33629
(813) 258-5508
Fax: (813) 258-5603
Email:
info@smeds.org
