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VICTORY
2016 - 2017 ANNUAL REPORT
NEWSINLESTIDTEER!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Message from the Director............................................................................................. 1
Message from the President, Board of Trustees.............................................................. 2
Financial Report........................................................................................................... ..3
Outreach Report............................................................................................................. 4
Give STL Day, Golf Tournament and Planned Giving ........................................................ 6
Student Activities........................................................................................................... 7
Honor Roll of Donors – 2016-2017.................................................................................. 8
Annual Award Winners.................................................................................................. 17

Victory, Churchill Center & School’s Annual Report, is named in
honor of Winston Churchill’s first speech as Prime Minister. In his
1940 speech to the House of Commons, he made this declaration:
“Victory. Victory at all costs…victory however long and hard the
road may be, for without victory there is no survival.”
At Churchill, because of the strong belief that children with
learning disabilities can be academically successful, the
ultimate goal is to have these students return to a traditional
classroom in as short a time as possible, thus helping them to be
individually victorious.
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2016-2017 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Laura Pollnow Bryan Catherine S. Bollinger Kurt Mollet Christine Sadler
President Marc S. Burstein Edwin C. Noel President, Parents’ Association
Phyllis A. Hartrich Linda L. Chamberlin Ginny Orthwein JD Powers
Vice President Matt Courtney Daniel M. Parietti President, Alumni Association
Peter S. Villhard Jodie Finney Meredith Perkins Mrs. Perry Streett
Treasurer Julie Woods Hill Sarah Roche Mrs. Bonnie Summers Wolfarth
Nicole W. Woerner Theodore J. MacDonald, Jr. R. Timothy Smith Honorary Life Members
Secretary Léona M.M. McAllister Desiree A. White Sandra K. Gilligan, MS
Julie E. Bahr Director
Past President Christina Weyers
Director of Development

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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
• We launched our amazing new website • We hosted a College Opportunities
DEAR CHURCHILL FAMILY in March, positioning Churchill as an Fair, Life After Churchill panel, various
AND FRIENDS, innovative leader and trusted resource teacher, parent and student workshops,
for information and best practices that and speakers educating the community
2016-2017 was an outstanding school should be used to provide an outstanding throughout the year.
year highlighted by some wonderful education for learning disabilities. Our school is a place where challenges
events, programs and tremendous • Our student and faculty’s creativity, are transformed into victories every
support from our community! talent, dedication and spirit were put day. On behalf of the Churchill Board
on display throughout the year with of Trustees, thank you for helping
• After a two-year process, led by Mary Broadway Revue, art shows, Spring make the difference for our students
Brotherton and Rachel Wheatley, we once Showcase and more! at Churchill! Your continued support
again received full accreditation by ISACS • The 4th biennial Churchill Center & is essential in strengthening Churchill
(Independent Schools Association of the School Golf Tournament in memory Center & School’s mission of providing
Central States) in the spring of 2017. of Edwin L. Noel was held in May at our students the finest, individualized
Norwood Hills Country Club. It was a education and support they need to
beautiful, fun day for our community, achieve success and become advocates
and the event was a great success for our for their future.
Scholarship Fund. Warmest wishes,
• Teachers and students were very
involved with two important programs
this year – the PAWS program (Practice
Responsibility, Awesome Attitude,
Work Hard, Show Advocacy) and the
Peacebuilders Program. Both help build
a great foundation for our students to be
kind, helpful, collaborative and positive.

• The 15th Annual Beer Tasting event,
sponsored by the Alumni Association,
was held in October and was a huge
success. Local premier restaurants
provided food, several craft beer
selections were offered, and alumnus
Sam Smalley played live music.

• In February, I traveled to Jefferson City #WEARECHURCHILL
with Wilson® Partner Trainer Susan
Howison. We spoke to a special task
force made up of state legislators and
other committee members charged with
creating guidelines for screening students,
providing classroom support, and
developing a program to train teachers
on helping public school students with
dyslexia. We spoke on Churchill’s best
practices and shared our experiences
with this task force.

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BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT
2016-2017
process led by former ISACS President ANNUAL FUND
DEAR CHURCHILL COMMUNITY, and John Burroughs Head of School
Keith Shehan. Focus groups were Under the leadership of Development
Reflecting on the 2016-2017 school year, comprised of 30 current parents, alumni Chair Kitty Bollinger, and Director of
my first as Board President, I cannot help parents, faculty and staff, and Churchill Development Christina Weyers, we
but feel extraordinarily grateful. I am so alumni. This Committee was tasked with exceeded the Annual Fund goal by 30%
thankful for each of you and proud of brainstorming, discussing and prioritizing this year with generous gifts totaling
all we do to truly support the mission of our school’s continued growth and more than $298,000. We also introduced
Churchill Center & School. future. Based on these findings, along the Starfish Circle, a new leadership
By definition, Trustees are the custodians with the major recommendations from giving recognition structure, and thereby
of the school, setting policy and guiding the ISACS Visiting Team Report, Keith increased the average gift amount
strategy for the future. Keeping this in and Committee members outlined the across all constituencies including Board
mind, I want to take a moment to reflect school’s top priorities. By the end of members, parents, faculty and staff,
on all we have accomplished this past year. 2017, the Committee will put a strategic and grandparents. Gifts to the Annual
plan and vision in place that will set Fund play an essential role in helping
ISACS ACCREDITATION Churchill’s direction for the next 3-5 years. the school thrive, through enhancing
and sustaining excellence in our facility,
Completed in the summer of 2016 as MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS PLAN curriculum, academic resources
part of ISACS (Independent Schools and technology.
Association of the Central States) During the 2016-2017 school year,
accreditation process, Churchill’s Self- Churchill worked hand-in-hand THANK YOU
Study provided a thorough evaluation with local creative agency TOKY to
of our school. Compiled by over a launch a comprehensive, integrated The Board of Trustees is so grateful to
dozen sub-committees, the 115-page marketing plan composed of four main our retiring members this year: Linda
report highlights our school’s many components: a completely redesigned Chamberlin, Ted MacDonald, Christine
strengths and outlines plans and priorities website, an invigorated social media Sadler and Tim Smith. Their dedication,
for the future. Then in October, the strategy, a targeted advertising campaign leadership and support of Churchill will
appointed ISACS Team visited our and renewed print materials. The forever be appreciated.
school and learned the ins and outs of ultimate goal of the plan is to drive
our curriculum and programs before awareness of Churchill both locally and As a parent, alumna and President of
renewing our accreditation. nationally, and to continue positioning the Board of Trustees, I am honored to
and demonstrating Churchill Center & be a part of Churchill Center & School’s
School as the National Leader in mission and can’t wait to see what’s in
Learning Disabilities. store for 2017-2018!
www.churchillstl.org Sincerely,

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Utilizing Churchill’s Self Study and
the ISACS Visiting Team Report, the
Board of Trustees began the strategic
planning process. The Strategic Planning
Committee was chaired by Board
member Nicole Woerner, with the

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STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

JUNE 1, 2016 - MAY 31, 2017

REVENUES AMOUNT % OF TOTAL
Day School Tuition 4,833,143 69%
Summer School Tuition 6%
Tutorial Fees 429,230 7%
Outreach Revenue 489,527 1%
Fundraiser Revenue 66,920 2%
Annual Giving, Grants & Gifts 127,503 5%
Investment Income 328,830 8%
Other Revenues 579,140 2%
TOTAL REVENUES 142,494
EXPENSES 6,996,787 100%
Program 87%
Management & General 5,698,205 9%
Fundraising 606,369 4%
TOTAL EXPENSES 233,351
Increase in Net Assets 100%
Net Assets at Beginning of Year 6,537,925
Net Assets at End of Year 458,862

15,521,724
15,980,586

TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL EXPENSES

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OUTREACH REPORT
Churchill Center & School’s Outreach As only one of six Wilson® Accredited
Program is essential in strengthening our 31,000 Partner schools in the country, we now
mission of fostering greater understanding have four Wilson Trainers on staff to
and support for all people with learning impacted by the Outreach support the growth and development of
disabilities by training other educators, Program since 1990. all our teachers (and teachers across the
supporting families and enlightening Midwest) through coaching, study groups
the community. Each year, we offer and in-house workshops. This extensive
Student and Teacher Workshops, Parent professional learning allows us to deliver
Workshops, Community Events and a Wilson® instruction with fidelity to
Speaker Series to provide educators, achieve extraordinary student results.
parents, students and friends in the
community the opportunity to experience 7
and broaden their understanding of
learning disabilities. Number of schools Churchill
presented to this year.
WORKSHOP SERIES

Student workshops are offered to local elementary schools to help promote awareness

and greater understanding of learning disabilities among their students. This school

year, Churchill teachers presented in

13 7 area schools.

Number of simulations Teacher workshops are designed to provide participants with in-depth training and
offered this year. simulations on the challenges faced by those with learning disabilities, along with the
proven strategies and methodologies that help struggling students.

WILSON® AND PARENT PROGRAMS

During the 2016-2017 school year, several 4 designed to increase awareness of the difficulties
workshops were offered to parents to help and frustrations that people with dyslexia
them better understand the Wilson Number of parent workshops encounter daily.
Reading System® (WRS). These at Churchill this year.
workshops were customized to target In addition, Churchill co-sponsored
different parent groups: current parents, Fundations® workshops with Wilson® in order
after school tutoring parents and to provide training to educators throughout the
prospective parents. Each workshop took Midwest. Fundations® is a multisensory and
parents through the research of what systematic phonics, spelling and handwriting
successful reading programs encompass, program that benefits K – 3 students in a Tier 1
how Wilson® incorporates all these or Tier 2 setting. Each Fundations® Level-specific
components and the resulting, 10-step workshop provides the practice and guidance
Wilson® lesson plan. needed to effectively begin teaching the
Fundations® curriculum for the designated
Churchill also offered a free, public grade level(s).
simulation of “Experience Dyslexia®:
A Learning Disabilities Simulation,”

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TERRI’S TUTORS 3,475 Terri’s Tutors has provided 3,475 hours
of free tutoring for over 85 children
The purpose of Terri’s Tutors is to serve Number of free tutoring hours throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan
children whose learning has been provided since 2004. area. We have spent many hours
compromised due to the late effects of advocating for services in a variety of
cancer treatments. schools for these children.

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Churchill hosted its 12th Annual College Opportunities Fair open to all ADHD and area Number of families
high school students and their families in February. Seventy-five families from over participating from over 35
thirty-five area high schools participated and visited with representatives from more than
ten Midwest area colleges. high schools.

In May, our students and faculty, as well as local community members, took part in the
5th Official Iris Show sponsored by the Kirkwood Iris Society. This year, a few Churchill
students even participated in flower-arranging sessions. Upon conclusion of entry judging,
many student and faculty entries were granted high awards.

SPEAKER SERIES

Churchill’s Speaker Series invites parents, professionals and the community to learn from nationally recognized speakers in the field of
learning disabilities.

Our distinguished speaker this past fall was Dr. Jerome Schultz, a clinical neuropsychologist specializing in
the neuropsychological assessment and treatment of children with learning disabilities, ADHD and other
special needs. Dr. Schultz presented in multiple sessions to parents, faculty and community members on
diferent topics including, “The Impact of Stress on Learning and Behavior in Kids
with LD/ADHD.”

In February, New York Times Best Selling Author and International Speaker
Dr. Michael Thompson presented “How to Raise Responsible Children,” providing

strategies on how to successfully and consistently communicate with children
regarding issues of moral responsibility and behavior.

We will continue to grow the Outreach Program to share our strategies for success and expand our impact!

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GIVE STL DAY

ONE DAY • ONE COMMUNITY • #GIVESTLDAY

Once again, Churchill Center & School, along with 825 other local nonprofits, participated
in the 4th annual Give STL Day held on May 11, 2017. Give STL Day is an online day
of giving where nonprofits like Churchill reach out to supporters to share their mission and
raise funds.

This year, two generous friends of Churchill joined together to pledge $10,000 to create an
exciting matching challenge. All gifts were matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000. Thanks to
this match, we raised more than $22,000 in just 24 hours, and finished 26th in dollars raised
of all the participating organizations. These gifts will make a huge difference in the lives
of our current and future students. We love our Churchill community! #WeAreChurchill

GOLF TOURNAMENT
IN MEMORY OF EDWIN L. NOEL
The 4th biennial Churchill Center & School Golf
Tournament was held on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at
Norwood Hills Country Club. The event was a huge
success, raising more than $60,000 for our
Scholarship Fund!

This biennial tournament began in 2011 to honor
the life of Edwin (Ted) L. Noel, a former parent

and Board President of Churchill Center & School.
Ted and his family and friends were very passionate

about helping families in financial need be able to
attend Churchill. Since the tournament’s inception,

it has raised more that $217,000 for scholarship
assistance to ensure no family is turned away from

Churchill for their inability to pay. #grateful

1978 LEGACY SOCIETY

#MAKEADIFFERENCE

A planned gift is a wonderful way to make a positive and lasting impact in the lives of our Churchill students for many
years to come! The 1978 Legacy Society has been established to recognize and honor those individuals who have included
Churchill as a beneficiary in their overall financial and/or estate plan. Examples include: bequests, charitable remainder
trusts, charitable lead trusts, gifts of life insurance or gifts of pension/retirement plans. For more information, please
contact Christina Weyers, Director of Development, at 314-997-4343 or [email protected]. #plannedgiving

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ANOTHER FUN SCHOOL YEAR!

#GOBULLDOGS

From art shows to drama performances,
basketball games, trunk-or-treating, STEM
fairs and everything in-between, our Churchill
students sure know how to have fun while still
learning hard every day!

GIRLS ON THE RUN7
#UNSTOPPABLE
We are so proud of these Girls on the Run! After months

of supportive dedication, encouragement and training with
Ms. Gay and Ms. Harding, some of our students ran the

GOTR St. Louis 5K in May to promote healthy lifestyles,
strong, confident girls and limitless potential! #runlikeagirl

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LEADERSHIP GIVING 2016-2017

Churchill Center & School gratefully acknowledges the following donors who support the school at a leadership level.
Recognition levels include gifts to the Annual Fund, Scholarship Fund, Endowment and Event Underwriting
from June 1, 2016 - May 31, 2017.

STARFISH CIRCLE

FOUNDER PATRON
($10,000+) ($2,000 - $2,999)

Anonymous Emily Arneson
Charles Cella John and Renee Berra
Enterprise Holdings Foundation Laj’ Bonstead
The Mary Ranken Jordan and Jeff and Amy Call
Carmody MacDonald P.C.
Ettie A. Jordan Charitable Foundation Clay and Hillary Coffee
Jim and Jennifer Lord Spencer and Jennifer Desai
Jean and Leigh Mason Douglass and Sondra Horstman
Thomas and Jill Moller Robert and Caroline Johnson
Christopher and Christine Orthwein DeDe Lambert
Phil and Carol Schwab Shawn and Michelle Lynchard
Bill and Sandy Snyder Ted and Joyce MacDonald
Steve and Emily Walton Family Foundation Eric and Julie Mai
Kevin and Sarah McDaniel
LEADER Jason and McKay Mills
($5,000 - $9,999) Peter and Meredith Perkins
Pershing Charitable Trust
Sue Baum Colleen Raley
Thomas and Julie Hill David and Christine Sadler
Patricia Lane Staenberg Family Foundation
Daniel Parietti and Carmen Ubarri Scott and Blair Thompson
Edward and Cynthia Potter Paul Trelstad and Lynn Beal
Asim and Saadia Raza Peter and Julie Villhard
Michael and Sarah Roche Alwyn and Bonnie Wolfarth
Simmons Charitable Foundation
Donald and Perry Streett

BENEFACTOR
($3,000 - $4,999)

Marc and Julie Bahr
Catherine Bollinger
Andy and Laura Bryan
Marc and Suzanne Burstein
The Chamberlin Family
Matt and Cathy Courtney
Eugene and Christine Gallant
Jackes Foundation - The Galt Family
Stephen and Ginny Orthwein
Renaissance Financial Corporation

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ADDITIONAL GIVING LEVELS 2016-2017

VICTORY SOCIETY BULLDOG SOCIETY FRIEND
($1,000 - $1,999) ($500 to $999) ($100 to $499)

Allen Allred David and Ellen Amarnek Art and Barb Ackermann
Steve and Diane Anderson Van-Lear and Marion Black Rob and Heather Akred
Armstrong Teasdale Kenneth and Marci Bluestone AlphaSights, Ltd.
Peder Arneson Boeing Gift Matching Program Jim and Gwen Armstrong
Algis and Elizabeth Babusis Amelia and Art Bond Charitable Fund Charles and Laura Barnes
Andrew Bloom and Karey Baum-Bloom Donald L. Barnes Foundation
The Baur Family of the Greater Saint Louis Glen and Shauna Barton
Jim and Cathy Berges Community Foundation Todd Baur
Stephen and Kimmy Brauer Andy and Donna Bresler Daniel and Anna Bembower
Hunter and Betsey Brown Joel and Rachael Brightfield Dana Benson
Mike and Ann Case J. Rodney and Mary Ann Bryan Robert and Marianne Bergamini
Jared and Pamela Cavness Mark Capellupo Ellen Bluestone
John and Mary Clohisy Scott and Betsy Cornwell Bartley and Nikki Bouchein
Commerce Trust Company William Danforth John and Marie Brauer
Parker and Margot Condie Glen and Patti Deutsch Steve and Mary Brotherton
John and Ruth Anne Connors Len and Carrie Dino Robert and Karen Brouillet
Doc and Ann Cornwell Tom and Mary Durkin Peggy Brouillet
Matthew and Patricia Darrah Mark Eggert The Burns Family
Timothy Ewing and Jeannette Veron-Ewing Jack and Dottie Ellis Stephanie Capellupo
Spencer and Jodie Finney Forbes-Tate Rick and Jenny Carney
Ron and Dianna Fox W. Robert Fuquay Sumner and Jenny Charles
Bunny Gerstenfeld Jock and Nancy Gauthier James and Sharon Charmley
Sandra Gilligan Richard and Candace Hintz Catherine Chay
Thomas and Trish Goldberg Jeff and Stephanie Hoelscher Gene and Ela Clower
Todd and Stephanie Greenberg Carl and Tara Hogan Judy Connolly
Dan and Phyllis Hartrich Myron and Randee Jacobs Juan and Graciela Corvalan
Joseph and Allyn Heffner Mark Jansen Bob and Becky Courtney
Tom and Janet Horlacher Steven Rothman and Lynne Kipnis Christopher and Molly Danforth
Tom and Suzanne Hough Stanley and Lucy Lopata Charitable Foundation John and Debbie Danner
Robert and Mary Johnson Fairfax and Felicite Pollnow Michael and Cherie Dardas
J. David and Lucy Levy Tobias and Christina Rafael Donald Davidson and Mary Baur
Neil and Summer Maune Richard and Elizabeth Robb
John and Léona McAllister John and Jean Serafin
Kurt and Christine Mollet Neal and Linda Shapiro
Ted and Lauren Noel The Simpson-Purtty Family
David and Kerri Powers Gary and Shana Singer
Benjamin and Lynn Rassieur Matt and Becky Struckel
Alan and Mary Richter The St. Louis Trust Company
Joe and Nancy Robinson Matt and Lee Walter
Barbara Schwartz Kyle and Christina Weyers
Shapiro + Raj Karl and Katy Winkelmann
Tim and Jan Smith
John and Emily Villa
Bob and Nicole Woerner

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FRIEND CONT’D Kenneth and Joely Landreth David and Jamie Sauerburger
($100 to $499) Caroline Lavigne Greg and Caroline Saunders
John and Ellen Lindeman Alyssa and Bradley Schnell
Benjamin and Sara Dodd Michael and Catherine Maher Justin Schwartzman
Kevin and Emma Dolley Terry Ann Markway Jim Shaver and Sonya Gotto
Derick and Sally Driemeyer Darin and Cathy Martin John and Susan Shaw
Jim and Cathe Duehren Charles and Anne McAlpin William and Leslie Simpson
Nanci Duehren Jack and Mary Ellen McEnery Dan Sindelar and Julie Hearnes-Sindelar
Frank and Mary Ehmann Timberly McLeod-Bryson Jeff and Michelle Smith
McRee Leschen Engler Fund Ralph and Jan McMichael Employees Community Foundation of Boeing St. Louis
Richard and Lara Eppel Steven and Julie Sokolik
Anne Evers Joe and Wyndy McRoy Mark and Kathryn Stoddard
Roy Evers David and Alina Meier Kenneth and Shawn Suelthaus
Barry and Janet Faintich Alex Miller and Mary Kaeser-Miller Suntrup West County Volvo
Keith and Ann Fischer Jennifer Miller Pete and Sue Thomas
William and Suzanne Fleschner Moneta Group Jack and Debbie Thomas
Paul and Kitty Fowler Gilbert Monnig Tom and Reenie Thornton
Matt and Dawn Galloway Mosquito Squad of Greater Saint Louis UBS Employee Giving Program
Bill and Joy Galluzzo Aidan and Cynthia Murphy John and Lucy Unger
Dr. and Mrs. Ted Garrett Todd and Tina Neu Jay and Lisa Walden
Mr. and Mrs. R. Carter Garrett Mary Newmaster Mark and Donna Waldman
Joe and Louise Gazzoli Joe and Janene Nicpon Steve and Linda Walton
D.J. and Christine Gidionsen Michael and Kelley Nieman Mike and Nancy Wamble
Eli and Katherine Grant Catherine O’Gallagher Jerry and Debbie Warden
Jeff and Peggy Grever Sam Page and Sandra Templin-Page Scott and Rachel Wheatley
Cindy Grochowski Richard and Linda Pearce William and Denise Willers
Loretta Haggard and Phantom Screens Thurman and Evanthia Williams
Susan Phillips David and Carolyn Willmann
Colleen Gilmore William and Susan Piper Daniel and Sacha Wilmes
Phil and Laurel Hanneke John and Johanna Powers William Wilson
Rich and Anne Harkwell Chris and Sarah Primmer James and Leigh Ann Wilson
Kathleen Harshman JD and Jayma Proctor Judith Woods
Bob and Stacey Hawkins Donald and Cheryl Pruitt Matt and Lindsay Wright
Clay and Mary Hawryszko Lawrence and Betty Rakestraw Laurie Yalem
Tami Helfrich Curt and Ellen Rebstock YourCause (YourCause.com)
Steve and Mary Beth Heying Dave and Sabrina Robb
Larry and Kathleen Hill Bruce Rogers and Dr. Desiree White
Sandra Hoerchler John S. Ross Family Foundation
Ian and Emily Hornstra Jean and Jerry Sadler
Robert and Susan Howison Lane and Connie Sander
Way and Diana Huey
Michael Jamison and Gayle Williams
Robert and Karin Johnes
Brian and Keri Johnson
Steve and Jody Jones
John and Judith Judy
Everett and Pam Kalkbrenner
Patricia Katz
Richard Keller
Kyle and Lauren Kerner
Janet Kieffer
Jeff and Ellen Knubley
Alan and Joanne Kohn
Thomas and Mona Kohn
Curtiss and Barbara Komen
Dan and Kris Coots
Alex and Cindy Krinochkin
Mark and Jeanne Krusac
Tim and Tammy Lally

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ANNUAL FUND - GIVING BY CONSTITUENCY
GIFTS RECEIVED JUNE 1, 2016 - MAY 31, 2017
Raised
Churchill Center & School strives each day to fulfill our mission of educating children to reach their full over $298,000
potential so that they can advocate for themselves and succeed in the future. Gifts to the Annual Fund support
our life-changing curriculum, innovative technology, and the monies needed to recruit and retain our highly
specialized faculty.

Thank you to the nearly 400 generous families and individuals whose gifts to the 2016-2017 Annual Fund
campaign enabled us to raise more than $298,000 in unrestricted funds! This achievement was accomplished
with strong support from all parts of the Churchill community, including 100% participation from our amazing faculty, staff and
Board of Trustees.

Because of your generosity, we will continue to maintain excellence in our facility, curriculum, academic resources and technology
so that each student receives the best educational experience to help him/her thrive in and out of the classroom!

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2016-2017 ANNUAL FUND CHAIRS:

Current Parents: Michael and Sarah Roche Alumni: JD Powers Board: Laura Bryan

Thank you to everyone who participated! YOU are helping to make a difference in the lives of our students!

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Shauna Barton FACULTY & STAFF Catherine O’Gallagher
Anna Bembower Brad Rankin
Julie Bahr Beth Brookshier Josh Hanock Jon Rubin
Catherine Bollinger Mary Brotherton Kate Harding Mildred Rutto
Laura Pollnow Bryan Timberly Bryson Kathi Harshman Maggie Scheurer
Marc Burstein Dan Carney Tami Helfrich Justin Schwartzman
Linda Chamberlin Carmen Carroll Mary Beth Hofer Susan Shaw
Matt Courtney Katie Casey Susan Howison Kit Sheets
Jodie Finney Kearney Cole Everett Kalkbrenner Jeff Smith
Phyllis Hartrich Judy Connolly Janet Kieffer Christine Stofer
Julie Woods Hill Kim Davidson Ellen Knubley Melanie Talbert
Ted MacDonald Christa Dieckmann Tammy Lally Stacy Vehlewald
Léona McAllister Jim Duehren Evan Lefton Beth Vineyard
Kurt Mollet Beth Durban Mary Linhares Victoria Wagoner
Ted Noel Anne Evers Rachel MacDonald Linda Walton
Ginny Orthwein Maryanne Gallen Cathy Martin Nancy Wamble
Daniel Parietti Joy Galluzzo Jan McMichael Debbie Warden
Meredith Perkins Natalie Gay Wyndy McRoy Christina Weyers
JD Powers Sandra Gilligan Jennifer Miller Rachel Wheatley
Sarah Roche Kate Grant Kelly Mitchell Katelyn White
Christine Sadler Ben Griese Amy Morris Julie Wiseman
Timothy Smith Cindy Grochowski Jon Moyer Lindsay Wright
Perry Streett Amy Hannan Nicole Murphy Laurie R. Yalem
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Nicole Woerner
Bonnie Summers Wolfarth

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CURRENT PARENTS

Rob and Heather Akred Robert and Karin Johnes ALUMNI
David and Ellen Amarnek Brian and Keri Johnson
Emily Arneson Robert and Caroline Johnson Rachael (Staenberg) Brightfield
Peder Arneson Kyle and Lauren Kerner Laura (Pollnow) Bryan
Russell and Heather Atkinson Alex and Cindy Krinochkin Marc Burstein
Algis and Elizabeth Babusis Kenneth and Joely Landreth Dan Carney
Glen and Shauna Barton Jim and Jennifer Lord Christopher Danforth
Amy Benson Shawn and Michelle Lynchard Jodie (Condie) Finney
Kenneth and Marci Bluestone Michael and Catherine Maher Carter Garrett
Joshua and Angela Bonstead Eric and Julie Mai Drew Heffner
Bartley and Nikki Bouchein Neil and Summer Maune David Human
Robert and Karen Brouillet Kevin and Sarah McDaniel Ted Noel
David and Alina Meier Peter Perkins
Andy and Laura Bryan Terri Miano JD Powers
Mark Capellupo Alex Miller and Mary Kaeser-Miller Tobias Rafael
Stephanie Capellupo Kurt and Christine Mollet Sarah Rose
Sumner and Jenny Charles Robert and Lisa Mooney Jessica Shuff
James and Sharon Charmley Todd and Tina Neu Katelyn White
Catherine Chay Joe and Janene Nicpon Lindsay (Von Doersten) Wright
Gene and Ela Clower Michael and Kelley Nieman
Dan and Kris Coots Christopher and Christine Orthwein
Bill and Nancy Cragg Daniel Parietti and Carmen Ubarri
Donald Davidson and Mary Baur David and Kerri Powers
Spencer and Jennifer Desai John and Jayma Proctor
Benjamin and Sara Dodd Ronnie Purtty and Kate Simpson
Kevin and Emma Dolley Tobias and Christina Rafael
Richard and Lara Eppel Colleen Raley
James and Susan Fledderjohn Asim and Saadia Raza
Ron and Dianna Fox Dave and Sabrina Robb
Eugene and Christine Gallant Joe and Nancy Robinson
Levi and Kelly Gingerich Michael and Sarah Roche
Steven and Christine Gordon Mike and Teresa Rogers
Jeff and Peggy Grever Mike and Chris Rose
Loretta Haggard and Colleen Gilmore David and Christine Sadler
Elie Harir and Galit Lev-Harir Alyssa and Bradley Schnell
Clay and Mary Hawryszko Jim Shaver and Sonya Gotto
Drew and Heather Heffner Paul and Jessica Shuff
Thomas and Julie Hill Steven and Julie Sokolik
Jeff and Stephanie Hoelscher Doug and Julie Stanley
Ian and Emily Hornstra Mark and Kathryn Stoddard
Matt and Becky Struckel
Pete and Sue Thomas
John and Christine Thomas
John and Lucy Unger
Peter and Julie Villhard
Andrew and Karen Wall
Dawn Walter
Steve and Emily Walton
Chris and Jenny Weihl
William and Denise Willers
Thurman and Evanthia Williams
Daniel and Sacha Wilmes
Julie Wiseman
James and Tina Witte

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PARENTS OF ALUMNI FRIENDS

Art and Barb Ackermann Way and Diana Huey Marc and Julie Bahr
Allen Allred John and Judith Judy Van-Lear and Marion Black
Steve and Diane Anderson Steven Rothman and Lynne Kipnis Doc and Ann Cornwell
Jim and Gwen Armstrong Alan and Joanne Kohn John and Debbie Danner
Charles and Laura Barnes Thomas and Mona Kohn Len and Carrie Dino
Sue Baum Curtiss and Barbara Komen Nanci Duehren
Mike and Virginia Bender Mark and Jeanne Krusac Mark Eggert
Robert and Marianne Bergamini Kim Lane Roy Evers
Jim and Cathy Berges J. David and Lucy Levy Philip and Penny George
John and Renee Berra Mark and Gabie Long Angela Harmon
Amelia and Art Bond Jim and Jennifer Lord Jennifer Holloway
Andy and Donna Bresler Ted and Joyce MacDonald Teresa Johnes
The Burns Family Terry Ann Markway Everett and Pam Kalkbrenner
Jeff and Amy Call John and Léona McAllister Patricia Katz
Mike and Ann Case Jason and McKay Mills Richard Keller
Jared and Pamela Cavness Thomas and Jill Moller Susan O’Leary
John and Mary Clohisy Aidan and Cynthia Murphy William and Susan Piper
Clay and Hillary Coffee Christina O’Connor Chris and Sarah Primmer
Parker and Margot Condie Stephen and Ginny Orthwein Sam Page and Sandra Templin-Page
Scott and Betsy Cornwell Richard and Linda Pearce Tom and Reenie Thornton
Matt and Cathy Courtney Peter and Meredith Perkins Jay and Lisa Walden
Matthew and Patricia Darrah Fairfax and Felicite Pollnow Bob and Nicole Woerner
Glen and Patti Deutsch Edward and Cynthia Potter Richard Yalem
Derick and Sally Driemeyer Donald and Cheryl Pruitt
Jack and Dottie Ellis Benjamin and Lynn Rassieur GRANDPARENTS OF ALUMNI
Timothy Ewing and Jeannette Veron-Ewing Curt and Ellen Rebstock
Barry and Janet Faintich Alan and Mary Richter Catherine Bollinger
Mitchell and Jayme Fingerman Bruce Rogers and Dr. Desiree White Doc and Ann Cornwell
Keith and Ann Fischer John S. Ross Family Foundation Juan and Graciela Corvalan
W. Robert Fuquay Allen Rueter and Catherine Koziol Bob and Becky Courtney
Charles and Patricia Gallagher David and Jamie Sauerburger William Danforth
Matt and Dawn Galloway Phil and Carol Schwab Frank and Mary Ehmann
Dr. and Mrs. Ted Garrett Barbara Schwartz Roy Evers
Mr. and Mrs. R. Carter Garrett John and Jean Serafin Paul and Kitty Fowler
Joe and Louise Gazzoli Neal and Linda Shapiro Myron and Randee Jacobs
D.J. and Christine Gidionsen William and Leslie Simpson DeDe Lambert
Gary and Liz Giessow Gary and Shana Singer William Wilson
Thomas and Trish Goldberg Tim and Jan Smith Alwyn and Bonnie Wolfarth
Tom Green Family Bill and Sandy Snyder
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Phil and Laurel Hanneke Donald and Perry Streett
Rich and Anne Harkwell Kenneth and Shawn Suelthaus
Dan and Phyllis Hartrich Frank and Julie Theus
Bob and Stacey Hawkins Scott and Blair Thompson
Dan Sindelar and Julie Hearnes-Sindelar Paul Trelstad and Lynn Beal
Joseph and Allyn Heffner Paul and Linda Vandivort
Steve and Mary Beth Heying William and Debra Vankirk
Larry and Kathy Hill John and Emily Villa
Linda Hinshaw Mark and Mary Wahle
Richard and Candace Hintz Mark and Donna Waldman
Carl and Tara Hogan Matt and Lee Walter
David and Victoria Holton Michael Jamison and Gayle Williams
Tom and Janet Horlacher James and Leigh Ann Wilson
Tom and Suzanne Hough Karl and Katy Winkelmann

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Dana Benson GRANDPARENTS Susan Phillips
Grandmother of Gus Benson-Moore Grandmother of Ned Marshall
Jock and Nancy Gauthier
Ellen Bluestone Grandparents of Oliver Lynchard Fairfax and Felicite Pollnow
Grandmother of Charlotte Bluestone Grandparents of Whitney Bryan
Bunny Gerstenfeld
Laj’ Bonstead Grandmother of Robby Amarnek Joe and Jacqueline Rachel
Grandmother of Clara Bonstead Grandparents of Madison Keim
Joan Griesemer
Peggy Brouillet Grandmother of Will Griesemer Lawrence and Betty Rakestraw
Grandmother of Preston Brouillet Grandparents of Kendall Sadler
Joseph and Allyn Heffner
J. Rodney and Mary Ann Bryan Grandparents of Duncan Heffner Richard and Elizabeth Robb
Grandparents of Whitney Bryan Grandparents of Holden Robb
Sandra Hoerchler
Charles Cella Grandmother of Colin Cipponeri Jean and Jerry Sadler
Grandfather of Ned Marshall Grandparents of Kendall Sadler
Douglass and Sondra Horstman
Willard and Linda Chamberlin Grandparents of Raymond Johnes
Grandparents of Sarah Chamberlin

John and Ruth Anne Connors
Grandparents of Maggie Connors

Michael and Cherie Dardas
Grandparents of Oscar Pupillo

Tom and Mary Durkin
Grandparents of Louisa Hulbert

William and Suzanne Fleschner
Grandparents of Will Barry

Robert and Mary Johnson Lane and Connie Sander
Grandparents of Pearl and Sarah Jane Johnson Grandparents of Joey Hahn

Patricia Lane Phil and Carol Schwab
Grandmother of John Arneson Grandparents of Tim Walshauser

John and Ellen Lindeman Judith Woods
Grandparents of Henry and George Erker Grandmother of Aidan Hill

Jack and Mary Ellen McEnery
Grandparents of James Pollnow

Gilbert Monnig
Grandfather of Will Hoelscher

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DIRECTED GIVING

The following gifts are restricted to a specific fund. Thank you to the following donors for your generous support.

TRIBUTES AND MEMORIALS EDWIN J. BAUM ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

GIFTS IN HONOR OF: GIFTS IN MEMORY OF: Sue Baum
Andrew Bloom and Karey Baum-Bloom

THE BUGYIS FAMILY MARILYN BRADFORD JAMES McLEOD SCHOLARSHIP OUTREACH PROGRAM
William and Karen Hoops
Amy Godier Clara McLeod The Mary Ranken Jordan and Crestwood Elementary School
MARKEY CULVER Ettie A. Jordan Charitable Foundation Enterprise Holdings Foundation
David and Joan Culver Kimberly Hassos
Everett and Pam Kalkbrenner TERRI’S TUTORS
SANDRA GILLIGAN Ellen Knubley LORRAINE MILLIGAN Janet Kieffer
Donald and Perry Streett Evan Lefton Rick and Jenny Carney
Ralph and Jan McMichael John and Debbie Danner Clara McLeod
BEN GRIESE Megan Roche
Bunny Gerstenfeld Joe Rotskoff Sandra Gilligan Avi Rovinsky
Rodney and Loree Rowe
CAROL HIBBS Darlene Sohosky Simmons Charitable Foundation
Bill and Joy Galluzzo Trautwein Elementary
Jerry and Debbie Warden VERLO SHUPP
JEAN MASON
David and Deborah Deibel Bill and Joy Galluzzo

PERRY STREETT JOSEPHINE BRISCHETTO
Carol Bitting
John and Ann Brightman Robert and Barbara Brischetto TIMOTHEA SMITH

DEBBIE WARDEN Aylin Crawford Sandra Gilligan
Bill and Joy Galluzzo
Wallace Dittrich Jerry and Debbie Warden
BOB AND CHERRI WILSON
Robert Wacker Sandra Gilligan BRICK CAMPAIGN

LAURIE YALEM Eugene and Mary Hanneke BARBARA STOJEBA
Gerry Prell
Bill and Joy Galluzzo Algis and Elizabeth Babusis Daniel Parietti and Carmen Ubarri
Willard and Linda Chamberlin Michael and Sarah Roche
DENNIS JONES Spencer and Jennifer Desai Ronald and Nancy Ruegge
Loretta Haggard and Colleen Gilmore Greg and Caroline Saunders
Sandra Gilligan GABE WEIL Kyle and Lauren Kerner Matthew and Melissa Sauter
Jim and Jennifer Lord Doug and Julie Stanley
Jim and Laure Hullverson Kurt and Christine Mollet Peter and Julie Villhard
Scott and Tricia Wagner
JUDY LARSON

Bill and Joy Galluzzo JOSEPH H. WHITE

Edwin and Margaret Baldwin

CAROL HUGHES LINDBURG H. Pharr and Virginie Brightman

A. Clinton Lindburg William and Cynthia Dreifke CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS

Quintus and Carol Drennan

RAY MARSHALL Ann Epstein

Bill and Joy Galluzzo Donavon and Janice Evashenko AlphaSights, Ltd. Stanley and Lucy Lopata Charitable Foundation

John and Kathleen Fullerton Amazon Moneta Group

DOROTHY MARTELL Joe and Louise Gazzoli Armstrong Teasdale Mosquito Squad of Greater Saint Louis

Jean Greaves Sandra Gilligan Donald L. Barnes Foundation Pershing Charitable Trust

Guy and Sandy Hood Harold and Margaret Jolley Boeing Gift Matching Program Phantom Screens

Billie Jacobsmeyer Jacqueline Kriegshauser Employees Community Foundation of Renaissance Financial Corporation

Carole Manners Madonna Merritt Boeing St. Louis John S. Ross Family Foundation

Don Reeves Judy Presberg Amelia and Art Bond Charitable Fund of RubinBrown LLP

Claudette White Estie and Shelby Pruett the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation Schnuck’s Markets

Robert and Jean Quenon Box Tops for Education Shapiro + Raj

Donald and Perry Streett Broadview ScreenCo. Simmons Charitable Foundation

Mary Ann Street Carmody MacDonald P.C. Staenberg Family Foundation

Heart of Oak Foundation - Clayton Financial Group The St. Louis Trust Company

Richard and Fiona Woods Commerce Trust Company Suntrup West County Volvo

Enterprise Holdings Foundation UBS Employee Giving Program

GE U.S. Bank Foundation

Good Done Great YourCause (YourCause.com)

Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation

Forbes-Tate

Jackes Foundation

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SPECIAL EVENTS
Our Parents’ Association, Alumni Association and school-sponsored events are successful due to tremendous support from
our community. Churchill gratefully acknowledges the following donors for their contributions to our events.

BOOK FAIR GOLF TOURNAMENT
This parent-sponsored event was held on November The 4th biennial Churchill Center & School Golf
18, 2016, at the Barnes & Noble in West County Mall. Tournament In Memory of Edwin L. Noel was
Proceeds from this sale netted more than $1,500 to held on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Norwood Hills
help support the School Library and Technology. Country Club. The event was a tremendous success,
raising more than $60,000 for our Scholarship Fund!
BOOKFAIR SPONSORS
GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS
Barnes & Noble AND SILENT AUCTION DONORS
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.
Gerard and Susan Faust David and Ellen Amarnek Caroline Lavigne
Noodles & Company Armstrong Teasdale Lockton Companies

BEER TASTING Marc and Julie Bahr Richard and Deborah Maack

The 15th Annual The Baur Family Jean and Leigh Mason
Beer Tasting event,
sponsored by the Alumni Todd Baur Charles and Anne McAlpin
Association, was held
on October 21, 2016 Catherine Bollinger Kevin and Sarah McDaniel
and was a huge success!
This year, food was John and Marie Brauer McRee Leschen Engler Fund -
provided by premier
area restaurants and Stephen and Kimmy Brauer J. Curtis and Robin Engler
featured several craft beer
selections. Gross profits Joel and Rachael Brightfield Moneta Group
of almost $10,000 benefitted the Scholarship Fund.
Hunter and Betsey Brown Mosquito Squad of Greater Saint Louis

Andy and Laura Bryan Ted and Lauren Noel

J. Rodney and Mary Ann Bryan Norwood Hills Country Club

Marc and Suzanne Burstein Stephen and Ginny Orthwein

Carmody MacDonald P.C. RubinBrown LLP - Mark Jansen

Clayton Financial Group Phantom Screens

Commerce Trust Company Renaissance Financial Corporation

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant David and Christine Sadler

Country Club of St. Albans St. Louis Country Club

BEER TASTING SPONSORS Forbes-Tate The St. Louis Trust Company
AND SILENT AUCTION DONORS
Thomas and Trish Goldberg Greg and Caroline Saunders

Eli and Katherine Grant William and Leslie Simpson

Marc and Julie Bahr Daniel Parietti and Carmen Ubarri Richard and Nancy Gulick Suntrup West County Volvo
The Bar Method Pink Magnolia
Catherine Bollinger David and Kerri Powers Jackes Foundation - The Galt Family Synergi MedSpa

Steve and Jody Jones Jack and Debbie Thomas

Mark and Cathleen Kimberlin

BrickTop’s Restaurant John and Johanna Powers

Joel and Rachael Brightfield ReclaimRenew

Andy and Laura Bryan Staenberg Family Foundation

Marc and Suzanne Burstein Straub’s Markets

Caleco’s Bar & Grill Sugarfire Smoke House

Climb So iLL Sunshine Drapery & Interior Design

C.J. Mugg’s The Touhill Performing Arts Center

Donna Decker Truffles Butchery

Drury Hotels Company, LLC Linda Walton

Fairmont Park Upper Limits Rock Gym

Gateway Arch White Rabbit

Sandra Gilligan Zach Zerman

Thomas and Trish Goldberg

Christine Gordon

Grey Eagle Distributors

Cindy Grochowski

Mastermind Vodka PLEASE NOTE: This report honors donors who made gifts during the 2016-
Missouri Botanical Garden 2017 fiscal year, June 1, 2016-May 31, 2017. We have carefully reviewed
Moolah Theatre & Lounge the names on the lists, but errors may still occur. If your name has been
Naked Vine omitted, misspelled or incorrectly listed, we sincerely apologize. Please

notify the Development Office at 314-997-4343 immediately.

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AWARDS & GRADUATION ASSEMBLY

ALUMNUS SPEAKER & ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS

On May 26, 2017, Churchill Center & School celebrated the achievements of our students and teachers with an awards assembly and
graduation ceremony. A few highlights from the day included an inspiring and motivating speech from Churchill Alumnus Andrew
Witherspoon, presentation of personal best awards to each lower and upper school student, reading incentive recognition, first and
second honor distinctions, homework and citizenship honors, aerobic point competition winners, national and presidential physical
fitness champions and the presentation of three notable student and teacher awards.

This year’s distinguished speaker was Alumnus Andrew Witherspoon. Andrew attended Churchill Center & School from 2004-
2008, and is currently a senior at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania studying finance. During his address, Andrew spoke to
our students, faculty, staff and families about the importance of a Churchill education. He explained that the strategies and skills received at
Churchill continue to help him advocate for himself, academically compete (and excel) with his classmates, develop important study and life
habits, face adversity and challenges head-on, and never let anyone tell him what he can or cannot do! He went on to say that, “Although things
are harder for students like us, we can be just as successful, if not more successful, than kids without learning disabilities.”

Churchill Center & School’s Robert Hermann Holton Leadership Award was created by Rob
Holton’s family in 1996. This award is presented to a student who best exemplifies the qualities of
leadership, scholastic and athletic achievement and active community involvement. Will Maune was this
year’s 22nd annual award recipient. His Tutorial Teacher, Jon Rubin, says about Will, “A strong student. An
athlete. A leader in his community. One should be happy to have just one of these qualities, but Will has
them all and many more. He has come into his own, developed a great sense of his strengths, and
understands the hard work that is in front of him. We look forward to seeing his continued success.”
Finalists for the 2017 Robert Herman Holton Award included Emma Haas and Estevan Lee.

The Herb Case Award was established in 1989 by Mr. and Mrs. Calvin A. Case, Jr.,
to honor their son, Herb, who attended Churchill. The Herb Case Award is given to the student who
combines outstanding performance and growth in all areas of life at Churchill, as well as character,
quiet leadership, and concern for and service to others. The 29th winner of this award is Katherine
Witte. Katherine is described by her teachers as being responsible, honest and kind. She is known
for her perseverance because she never gives up, and is always quick to volunteer at school and in
the community. Finalists for the 2017 Herb Case Award were Will Griesemer and Nathan Mollet.

In the spring of 2003, Churchill’s Board of Trustees created the John D. Valentine Award for Teaching Excellence as a
special tribute to the memory of John D. Valentine, a past parent, Board member and dedicated member of the Churchill family. Recipients of this
award are selected by their colleagues because they possess Competence, Caring and Courage.
The 2017 winner of the John D. Valentine Award for Teaching Excellence was Rachel Wheatley. Rachel has been with Churchill Center & School
for eleven years as a language arts and tutorial teacher. Rachel’s supervisor, Justin Schwartzman, shares, “Rachel’s dedication to Churchill’s
student-centered values is evident to her colleagues, to Churchill families, and perhaps most of all, to her students who flourish under her confi-
dent guidance, genuine care and individualized instruction. Rachel provides a safe, motivating environment for risk-taking, reflection and growth.
Her students know they are understood and appreciated for who they are. Rachel’s dedication goes beyond her classroom, selflessly seizing
opportunities to make a difference for the benefit of our students and the whole Churchill community and beyond. She is a passionate
collaborator, working together with colleagues and parents to help each child gain confidence and master the skills needed for success. With her
enduring commitment, kindness and knowledge, Rachel shines brightly here at Churchill Center & School.”

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Save Back-To-School Night..............................................September 28
TDHaEte Almond & Poinsettia Kick-Off....................................September 28
Speaker Series - Dr. David Walsh..................................October 12
Beer & Wine Tasting....................................................October 20
Trunk-or-Treat...........................................................October 27
Grand Day................................................................November 6
Wilson Reading System® Introductory Workshop....November 15-17
Almonds & Poinsettia Pick-Up..................................December 1-2
Project Gift Wrap................................................December 1, 4-6
Broadway Revue.........................................December 7, 11, 14-15
Winter Break............................................December 18-January 1

OUR MISSION

Our Mission at Churchill Center & School is to give high potential children with
learning disabilities the finest, individualized, remedial education and the support
they need to achieve success and return to a traditional classroom and... To foster

greater understanding and support for all people with learning disabilities by
training other educators, supporting our families and enlightening the community.

WE EMPOWER CHILDREN TO THRIVE,
NO MATTER HOW THEY LEARN!