65 Siwanoy Blvd., Eastchester, New York 10709

Phone: 914-337-5376 ext. 1556 Fax: 914-337-5375

Dr. Edward J. Reilly Superintendent of Schools

FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Steven Garcia*, President

Lori Walzer*, Vice-President

Paul Spiridigliozzi, Treasurer Anna Manca, Secretary

Jim Lombardi Board of Education Liaison

Dr. Bruce Watkins Director of Finance

Frank Amato

Bob Callanan

Angela Chianese

Debra Coppola

Tara Denning*

John DePietro

Christine Doherty

Carol Donnelly*

Salvatore Gangemi

*Alumni

William Gerken

Matthew Killip

Hon. Michael Martino

Stephen Moschetta

Deanna Mullen

Christopher Orefice*

John Palucci

Kristy Skeffington

Regina Sypher

Annual Report 2011-2012

Picture by: Karin Shook Caporoso

BUILDING ON A

TRADITION OF EXCELLECE

The Tuckahoe School Foundation is dedicated to assuring the continued excellence of our schools by facilitating and developing academic enrichment programs and other innovative educational projects. The Foundation is a non-profit organization com-prising community, business and civic leaders work-ing in collaboration with the administration and the Board of Education to secure independent, volun-tary funding for these programs and to involve par-ents, community members, alumni, and the private sector in enhancing the education of every child in our district.

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$263,000 in Grants and Scholarships Awarded

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2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012*

* Does not reflect $33,200 set aside for future funding commitments.

DONATION FORM

Yes! I wish to give to the Tuckahoe School Foundation.

Name:__________________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________

Telephone No.:__________________________________________

Enclosed is my gift to The Tuckahoe School Foundation in the

amount of $______________.

JOIN THE EFFORT

There are several ways in which you can participate in the mission of

the Foundation:

Gifts of cash to the Foundation

Matching gift programs through your place of work

Gifts of negotiable securities

Bequests through wills and trusts

In Memoriam

In Recognition

Designated Cash (target your contribution to a specific area)

Alumni Donation

What we can offer to our students is limited only by the amount of funds we raise. Please “Put Tuckahoe Kids First” and show your commitment

to the continued success of the Tuckahoe Schools by making a dona-tion.

Gifts of cash.

Matching gift program. My company will match my gift.

Enclosed is my company’s form.

Gifts of negotiable securities.

In Memoriam.____________________________________

In Recognition. ___________________________________

Designated Funds._________________________________

Alumni Donation.

Please make check payable to: The Tuckahoe School Foundation

65 Siwanoy Blvd. Eastchester, NY 10709

The Tuckahoe School Foundation is a tax exempt organization formed under Se ction 501( c)(3)

of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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Donors, Sponsors and Supporters We gratefully thank the community.

Event Sponsors $1,000 (Event Sponsor) Steven G. Garcia, CPA

The Generoso Pope Foundation The Raffiani Family Foundation

$750 (Cocktail Hour Sponsor) Girvin & Ferliazzo P.C.

Verizon (Bobby & Gina Lee)

$500 (Dinner Buffet Sponsor) Al & Angela Chianese

Eastchester Youth Soccer Association Seminara & Sons Co, LLC

Mr. & Mrs. Nick Tommasino

$250 (Gaming Table Sponsor)

Anne & Peter Angevine Coco Management, Inc.

Ralph Elefante, Esq. Gerken Building Service, Inc.

OK Management, Inc. Medi-Ray, Inc.

The Parmelee Family Anthony & Janet Pezzo

Residential Lending Services, Inc. The Sarno Family

Tuckahoe Teacher Association

$100 (Bottle Toss Sponsor)

Children’s Pediatric Practice of Bronxville CTZ Design.com

The Denning Family The DePietro Family The Del Savio Family Mayor Steve Ecklond

Madison Abstract, Inc. Monte Bros. Sound System, Inc.

PR Works Webster Bank

Westchester Funeral Home

Other Casino Night Sponsors Marianne Amato

Ronald Block Brian & Amanda Bull

Henry & Karin Cappelleri Dyana Conroy

Evelyn Johnson

James & Aileen Mauro Donna Riebling

A Special Thanks To

Mike Santoliquido of San Signs Al & Angela Chianese

Silvio Conte Cardboard Memories

Prize Donors Frank and Krista Amato

Angelina's Aspire

Bentley's Bob & Karry Callanan Angela & Al Chianese

Treena & John Chirico Concordia Conservatory of Music

Nadia & Silvio Conte Cornerstone Café (East Village)

Debbie Coppola Crestwood Pizza

John & Christina DePietro Tara & Neal Denning

Louis Di Chiarro Carol Donnelly

Christine & Steve Doherty Sal & Andrea Gangemi

Steve Garcia Jim Lombardi & Stella Guarnieri

Matt & Mary Grace Killip Luigi of Italy

Anna & Matthew Manca Michael & Antionette Martino

Maxwell's Pub Charles & Diana McGuinness

Steve & Noel Moschetta

Deanna & Jack Mullen Salon Novona Old Stone Mill

Chris & Jeannine Orefice John & Jean Palucci Donna & Mike Rosell

Kristy Skeffington & Khalil Shalabi Southern Westchester Lacrosse

Paul & Ana Spiridigliozzi G & G Styles

Regina & Rob Sypher

Tokens & Icons, Inc. Mike & Mary Ushay Lori & John Walzer

Zuccharelli's

Silent Auction Items Peter O’Reilly

Jolene & Rob Purchia Lord & Taylor

Neal & Tara Denning

Steve Garcia The Orefice Family

Todd & Peggy Hommel Venture Photography Studios Wild Orchid of Westchester

A Special Thanks To

Cardboard Memories Venture Portraits

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From Our President…

On behalf of all the members of the Tuckahoe School Foundation Board, I

am pleased to update the community on the State of the Foundation. The

Foundation has just completed its twelfth year of operation. We continue to focus on providing support for programs and events that enhance the

learning experience of all Tuckahoe students, which would not otherwise be funded by the annual district budget.

Over the past 12 years we have successfully raised funds that have resulted in the Foundation providing over $263,000 in grants and scholarships. We

also continue to strive to increase our endowment, as it is our goal to fund

larger and more far-reaching projects as well as continue to support teacher grants. This year we funded over $36,000 in teacher grants and student

scholarships, including the funding of our joint project with the Generoso Pope Foundation to put SMARTBoards in every classroom in all three

schools. This past year I am proud to have been part of the team responsi-

ble for the new sound systems that will be installed in both the High School\Middle School and Elementary School auditoriums. I am also proud

that the Foundation provided the funding for the new Spanish enrichment program at the Cottle School.

I am honored to have completed my term as President of the Tuckahoe School Foundation. It has been a pleasure working alongside such a talent-

ed group of board members. I thank you for your dedication and hard work for the students of the district. As the Foundation continues to grow I would

like to wish the best of success to our new president, Lori Walzer, our new

vice-president Paul Spiridigliozzi, our new Treasurer, Stephen Moschetta, and our returning secretary, Anna Manca. I would also like to recognize our

past President Angela Chinese who has recently tendered her resignation after many years of valuable service to the Foundation. You will be sorely

missed.

As we continue our mission of “Putting Tuckahoe Kids First”, we invite all of

the community to join us at our 10th Annual Casino Night – “TSF Masquer-ade Ball”, on November 2, 2012 at The New York Athletic Club. This is our

only fundraiser of the year so please mark it in your calendars for what

promises to be a fun night of Dinner, Dancing & Gambling. Your continued support will assure our success!

Thank you to all who have supported our efforts in any way. With the sub-

stantial financial pressure on the district, it is your continued support that

will assure our success, and continue the enrichment of the educational experience of our students.

Steven Garcia

President Tuckahoe School Foundation

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The Foundation has raised money from the community and school alumni to support meaningful projects brought to its attention through grant applications submitted by faculty and administrators.

Total Awards: $33,198

Bison 6-in-1 Adjustable Easy-Up Youth Goals Funding provided to purchase three adjustable basketball goals for use at the Cottle School.

Leaping Lemur Conservation on the Edge

Funding provided for a new World Conservation Society/Bronx Zoo distance learning expedition. Students are “taken into” the Mada-gascar exhibit to explore two unique animal habitats and two en-dangered animal lemur species.

Handheld Digital Microscope/Camera

Funding provided to purchase a handheld digital microscope/camera for use in the TMS earth and life science classes.

Video Editing Software

Funding provided to purchase Corel VideoStudio Pro X5 - Education Edition - video editing software for use at TMS and THS.

Subscription to Quia

Funding provided to purchase a subscription to Quia, an internet site that will provide TMS and THS students with a variety of activi-ties to review and study Spanish, French and Italian.

EBook Starter Collection

Funding provided to purchase two Nook color e-readers along with several publications.

Senteo Smart Clickers Funding provided to purchase handheld devices for use with the Smart Boards that allow students to respond to questions asked verbally, on paper, or on screen.

TSF 2011 - 2012 Teacher Grants

To find out more about the grant application process, please call the Foundation office at 914-337-5376, Ext. 1556 or visit our link on the school website: www.tuckahoeschools.org

9th Annual

TSF Casino Night and Dinner

“Club TSF”

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Please join us on November 2 , 2012

at The New York Athletic Club for

our 10th Annual Casino Night-

“TSF Masquerade Ball.”

Look for your invitations in early

October!

Pictures by: Carol Donnelly

9th Annual

TSF Casino Night and Dinner

“Club TSF”

Our annual fundraising event pays for non-budgetary grant request from our teachers for key academic items to enrich the education of our children in Tuckahoe High School, Tuckahoe

Middle School, and William E . Cottle School.

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Pictures by: Carol Donnelly

TSF 2011 - 2012 Teacher Grants

The Foundation has raised money from the community and school alumni to support meaningful projects brought to its attention through grant applications submitted by faculty and administra-tors.

Total Awards: $33,198

SMART Boards Continued funding provided for 8 Smart Boards purchased by TSF in 2008 that are used in Cottle classrooms. Along with the Generoso Pope Foundation, continued funding is also provided for an addi-tional 46 Smart Boards purchased in 2009 that are used in class-rooms throughout the district.

Family Fun Night An end-of-year program of science, music and activities for Cottle families and the community.

Science Fair Funding provided to support a Science Fair at the Cottle School in the Spring of 2013. The Science Fair stimulates interest, curiosity and desire to explore the mysteries of the world and provide a fo-rum to learn, understand, and apply the scientific method.

Italian Language Program

Funding provided for an Italian language program that aims to pro-vide Cottle students with a basis for learning to communicate effec-tively in contemporary spoken and written Italian.

Spanish Language Program

Funding provided for a Spanish language program that aims to pro-vide Cottle students with a basis for learning to communicate effec-tively in contemporary spoken and written Spanish.

LIFE Skills 103 Funding provided for the THS LIFE Skills program. Students will be provided the opportunity to prepare a variety of meals and engage in laundering exercises.

To find out more about the grant application process, please call the Foundation office at 914-337-5376, Ext. 1556 or visit our link on the school website: www.tuckahoeschools.org

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TSF 2011 - 2012 Scholarships

Two $2,000 grants for college were given to

high school seniors who consistently demon-

strated academic achievement and a commit-

ment to their school and community. This year's

recipients were Megan Callanan and Kaitlin Boy-

er.

The Tuckahoe School Foundation was pleased

to award two $500 Awards of Distinction to

Dominique Orefice and Giannella Todaro in

recognition of their perseverance, hard work, and strength of character.

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Megan Callanan Kaitlin Boyer

Healthy Families Walk/Run Sponsored by the TSF and the PTA Health and Nutrition Committee, the 4th Annual Healthy Families Walk/Run took place in October 2011. This event encourages fam-ilies to pursue a healthy lifestyle. Approximately 80 peo-

ple participated. Please join us for the 5th Annual Healthy Families Walk/

Run. It will be a pleasure for you to join us.

Joint Projects

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Through the generosity an anonymous funder and the TSF, funding was provided to support the Jazz Co. pro-gram. Through the generosity of the India and Joseph N.

Gaffney Foundation, a donation was made to the Tuckahoe PTA and the Tuckahoe School Foundation with funding also provided for: The sports seminar given by sports psychologist Dr.

Richard Ginsburg; The Cottle Lunch Bunch Program;

The establishment a Spanish Language Program The purchase of rainy day educational games for the

Cottle School. Along with funding provided by the Tuckahoe School Foundation, additional funding was also provided by the India and Joseph N. Gaffney Foundation for the

Cottle Science Fair and the TMS/THS Courtyard Garden.