2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5ANNUAL REPORT

Celebrating 60 Years

MISSION STATEMENT UPCOMING EVENTS

Assets is an independent school for gifted and/or

dyslexic children which provides an individualized,

integrated learning environment. Assets’ environment

empowers these children to maximize their potential

and to find their places as lifelong learners in school

and society.

1 From the Chairman of the Board and Head of School

2 K-8 Program

5 High School

7 Mentorship Program

8 Alumni

9 Alumni & Friends

10 Athletics 11 New High School Campus

12 Assets Parents `Ohana

13 FromtheDevelopmentOffice

14 Honor Roll

17 Illumination

20 Assets Teacher Training and Outreach Program

21 2014-2015 Financial Report

This publication reflects gifts made to Assets School between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of this report. We deeply regret any error or omission and ask that oversights be brought to the attention of the Development Office at (808) 423-1356 or devoffice@assets-school.net. Assets School (K-8 campus) Assets High SchoolOne Ohana Nui Way 913 Alewa DriveHonolulu, Hawaii 96818 Honolulu, Hawaii 96817Fax: (808) 422-1920 Fax: (808) 595-0259

Ph:(808)423-1356•info@assets-school.net•www.assets-school.net

This fall marks Assets School’s 60th anniversary celebration; our official birthday is November 2, 2015! Assets has been transforming lives for sixty years and we continue to evolve, ensuring that our approach to education remains new and innovative. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Friday, March 11, 2016 6 p.m. -9 p.m.

Hawaii Convention Center

S a v e t h e D a t e

for Assets School’s Annual Gala Fundraiser

FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND HEAD OF SCHOOL

John F. MortonChairman of the Board

Dear Parents and Friends:

This November marks Assets 60th anniversary! We have enjoyed looking back at our history, reflecting on the students who have passed through our doors and celebrating how far we have come.

In 1955, Assets started with 24 students and today we have over 324 students and two campuses. We have a learning center in Maui and our outreach program has designated office space at the Community Learning Center in Ma`ili. Change and growth can be daunting, but we are eagerly looking forward to what the future has in store for our School.

Over the next several years, Assets will continue to evolve and adapt to meet the needs of our unique population of students. This summer, Assets High School opened its doors on the former Academy of the Pacific (AOP) campus in Alewa Heights. The addition of this new campus allows us to expand our high school population and also provides a wonderful village style learning environment, complementing our highly customized curriculum.

The addition of the High School Campus necessitated a revision of our design plans for our One `Ohana Nui Way Campus. The relocation of the High School has given us greater flexibility and allows for the integration of more green space and outdoor learning areas. We will also have a dedicated space for outreach and teacher training right here on campus. We are incredibly excited that our K-8 students will finally have a campus that truly inspires their creativity. Much work must be done in order to raise the funds needed to make this campus a reality, and we are confident that with the support of our community, we can reach our goals.

This annual report is a thank you to you, the individuals, businesses and foundations that support the work that we do. You support what we do at Assets because our programs work! In fact, more than 95 percent of our high school graduates pursue higher education. Not only is this percentage comparable to other top college preparatory schools, but our students attend the same colleges and universities as well. Because of Assets, these children who would not have had the skills, confidence and self-awareness to pursue higher education, go on to colleges and universities and succeed. In many ways, you are an important part of the success of our students!

Please accept our humblest appreciation for your continued support of our School. We are delighted to be part of the `ohana and look forward to seeing the expansion of our programming unfold.

Sincerely,

Paul Singer John MortonHead of School Chairman of the Board

Paul SingerHead of School

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Ryan MasaK-8 Principal

K-8 PROGRAM

This year, implementing both an iPad immersion and a Developmental Designs program strengthened our Middle School learning community, while our K-6 grade students enjoyed new venues for performances, such as Kūpuna Day and the Star Gazing event. These new initiatives join project-based learning, targeted academic intervention, integrated social emotional learning and enrichment-based activities as distinguishing features of our program. As I complete my first year as K-8 Principal, I stand in awe of our students’ brilliance and courage, and am thankful for the opportunity to work and learn with such an exceptional school community.

POWER OF COMMUNITY

We were pleased to once again celebrate Kūpuna Day with our K-6th graders. We host this day to honor the wisdom, respect and Aloha that our kūpuna embody and share with us. Students, kūpuna and school staff enjoyed eating breakfast together, doing arts and crafts and taking a lot of photos! The audience was then presented with a real gift when two classes performed a hula, which they practiced for weeks, to the song, Kuʻu Tūtū (My Grandmother). Kūpuna then accompanied students to classes for activities such as painting with watercolors, catching insects, looking at specimens under a microscope, morning meeting circles and games, making matchstick rockets, fingerprint art, rock painting, poetry reading and even planting a garden! It was incredibly heartwarming to see students’ eyes light up with excitement and pride as they introduced their school, work, teachers and friends to their guests.

Another highlight of the year was our Star Gazing event. We started our evening with a pizza dinner and then were treated to student performances. Our 1st and 2nd grade class used movement as a language to communicate how clouds drift and dance across the sky in their rendition of the book, Cloud Dance by Thomas Locker. As the book described, our students showed us how clouds act wispy, glow and fade, shimmer, march, tower and burst! A 3rd and 4th grade class also entertained us with a “star tableau” in which they collaboratively interpreted celestial bodies into movement. After the performances, we gathered around apprentice navigators from the Polynesian Voyaging Society and experts from the Hawaii Astronomical Society to learn about wayfinding and celestial observation. Through telescopes, we were able to look closely at the surface of the moon, Venus and Jupiter and her four moons along with the two dust stripes that front that planet.

Katherine Korunka, Charly Matsumoto and Collin Hanney with their Chinese lanterns.

Zak and Bella Campos with

Grandmother and Great Grandmother

on Kupuna Day.

Students enjoying the star gazing activity.

5th and 6th graders, as part

of their westward expansion

studies, created handcrafted

items authentic to the 1800s and

bartered these items.

A NIGHT OF GIFTS AND TALENTS

The annual Family Night is composed of our Art Show, Book Fair and Middle School Project-Based Learning (PBL) Expo. As this evening approaches, our campus walls transform into magnificent art galleries. This year, students’ art took us on a journey around the globe as they displayed petroglyph prints, Hawaiian voyaging canoes, Chinese tangrams, Japanese welcome fans, Australian aboriginal dot paintings, Japanese rice art, African-inspired ritual sticks and masks and Deborah Butterfield horse sculptures. The Art Show was deeply awe-inspiring because it was such a striking exhibit of what creative, brilliant minds our kids have. Best of all, this event allowed family and friends to serve as an audience for our student’s artistic expression, and gave us all an opportunity to celebrate their achievements.

The PBL Expo serves as a capstone experience and demonstration of learning for middle school students who worked all year in interest groups focused on a diversity of essential questions. This year’s topics included caring for animals, sustainable fashion design, encouraging physical fitness and wellness, filmmaking, female empowerment, Hawaiian history and cultural practices, helping others in our general community, using portrait photography to break down stereotypes of Assets students, raising awareness of and demystifying learning differences, using technology to strengthen community, and the power of words and art to raise social awareness. These student-directed learning experiences helped our middle schoolers develop problem-solving, leadership, communication and collaboration skills.

IMPACT OF DIGITAL TOOLS

This year we implemented a one-to-one iPad program in the middle school. These devices allowed students to access digital tools and assistive technologies on an everyday basis to support their learning. Keiki in the elementary school also utilized iPads, laptops and other technologies to demonstrate and enhance their learning. Students continue to explore 3D printing, moviemaking and computer programming. Using Skype, our pupils connected with others from different schools across the country and were able to share with each other about their cultural and educational experiences. We also had students who used the popular game, Minecraft, to recreate ancient worlds, construct imaginary countries and design proposals for the future Assets K-8 play structure.

LIFELONG LEARNING

One of the attributes that we value at Assets and try to help our students develop is an appreciation that learning occurs on an ongoing basis throughout life, in a variety of settings. We as educators and adults try to model this type of behavior for our students. K-8 faculty kicked off the school year with a service-learning retreat to Waikalua Loko I‘a in Kaneohe. While at the fishpond, faculty cut mangrove, removed limu and learned more about place-based, experiential learning opportunities for students.

K-8 faculty were also fortunate to join with high school colleagues in hosting Dr. Susan Baum and Mr. Hank Nicols on campus for a three-day professional development residency. Dr. Baum is the co-director

K-8 PROGRAM

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Alick Damon and Aren Karr from Class 32 writing code for Angry Birds and Plants vs. Zombies games.

The Hawaiian voyaging canoes was one of the art galleries featured during Family Night.

Kristi Fujimoto and Mahea Gardiner

showcasing sustainable

fashion design at PBL Expo.

Dr. Baum working one-on-one with

Cole Barretto.

2015 BARRETT MCCANDLESS AWARD

This award, named for a visionary past Head of School, is given annually to an 8th grader who has distinguished him/herself at Assets and who personifies the qualities Barrett admired: perseverance, commitment to one’s goals and achievement. We were pleased to announce this year’s recipient, Stone Thompson, to rousing applause at our Eighth Grade Recognition Ceremony. Stone was recognized by his teachers and peers as an individual who positively contributes to the school community in multiple ways. He assists struggling classmates, sits with new students at lunch, leads classroom discussions and shows enthusiasm for school activities. Congratulations, Stone!

Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY)The Johns Hopkins University CTY annually conducts a national and international talent search to identify, assess and recognize outstanding academic talent. The CTY program fosters and supports the best and brightest minds of our nation’s children, nurturing and providing insight into educational programs designed to match their exceptional abilities while recognizing their outstanding achievements.

This year, 28 of our second through eighth grade students were nominated to participate in CTY. In addition, one Assets student, Andrew Snook, was recognized by CTY for his exceptional achievements during the past year. Andrew’s test scores were outstanding even when compared to the highly selected group of students who qualified to participate in this extensive talent search. Andrew received High Honors in both the SCAT (Verbal and Quantitative) Testing as well as the Spatial Test Battery. Andrew received his award at a ceremony held at Hawaii Pacific University in May.

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Professional DevelopmentThanks to a generous grant from the Cottington Trust for Intellectually Gifted Children, Assets hosted three days of workshops on twice-exceptional students and differentiated instruction with noted experts Dr. Susan Baum and Professor Hank Nicols.

The first day was an all-faculty session focused on understanding personality preference as a method for differentiation and offered tools for supporting twice-exceptional and gifted learners. The following day, Dr. Baum and Professor Nicols modeled four different lessons with K-8 classes. On the last day, they observed classes in the high school, talked with students, and modeled moral dilemmas and lessons to stimulate creative thinking.

These three days of workshops allowed faculty to expand their understanding and knowledge of differentiated instruction by focusing on the profiles of our students and on specific instructional strategies to use with them. We all benefited from our visitors’ expertise and talents.

of the International Center for Talent Development and a national leader in the field of gifted and twice-exceptional education. Dr. Baum and Mr. Nicols shared many strategies with our staff and even taught a few model lessons during the school day. A major takeaway from these experts’ visit was an affirmation of the school’s need to continue providing a strength-based approach for our students.

Additionally, middle school faculty, counselors and administrators completed a week-long Developmental Designs training. Developmental Designs is an educational approach that is intended to both identify and meet the academic and social needs of adolescents. We were honored to have our workshop led by the Executive Director of The Origins Program, Dr. Terrance Kwame-Ross. Dr. Ross shared with us classroom strategies to assist with relationship building, social skills, cultural responsiveness, intrinsic motivation and creating a safe learning community. Even though this was our first year of implementation, the faculty feel the program’s strategies have already made a positive impact in classroom climate and community. This summer, we trained all K-6 faculty in a similar program, Responsive Classroom.

Suzy TravisHigh School Principal

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HIGH SCHOOL

GRADUATION

On May 16th, 2015, Assets School celebrated the graduation of 30 extraordinary seniors. Ms. Kerri Schweibert, a senior advisor, presented the class with a quote from Henry David Thoreau:

“If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.”

The class of 2015 will be remembered as a kaleidoscope of individuality and independence. Forward thinking and passionate, they define their own rules, question conventionality and eagerly embrace the opportunity to stray from the path to pave their own road. They recognize that the richest learning in life often does not occur in a classroom, but instead in the fiber of the life they live and the decisions they make.

This year’s Valedictorian, Daniel Omura, received a standing ovation after sharing about his personal journey battling depression, a common condition which few people discuss. Daniel is admired for his courageous fight and for his willingness to share his story. “Going through an experience like this changes you. It was a battle that was worth fighting. I drank from the depressive rain and I fought to grow stronger. I now understand the meaning of sadness, grief, pain, hurt, empathy, kindness, caring, compassion and healing. I now

can breathe light onto darkness because others did that for me.” Daniel plans to study English at Wheaten University.

This year we honored two Salutatorians Kanoa Stevens, and Caitie Hodel. Kanoa asked his classmates about their life mottos to compile a list of top ten pieces of wisdom, which he

shared at graduation. The top three were, “#3 Live in the moment; #2 Have fun, be safe and make good choices; and #1 Keep walking and never look back.” Kanoa plans to attend Arizona State University.

Caitie also encouraged her classmates to live life to the fullest and embrace their errors. Caitie said, “Whatever you decide, do it with every cell in your body, jump full force into everything. Never be afraid of being wrong in this life, because after all, failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.” Caitie plans to attend Western Washington University.

The Karen K. Scheid Scholarship is given to an individual who has demonstrated determination, character and success in coping with dyslexia and its related challenges. A trustee, parent and long time friend of Assets, Mrs. Scheid’s annual $5,000 scholarship was awarded to Bryce Adachi. In Bryce’s essay, he shared about his struggles and how his teachers and parents spent hours

helping him with reading and writing. Since attending Assets, Bryce said “I felt a load of pressure taken off my shoulders. I could learn and read at a pace that fit me.” At Assets, Bryce persevered and learned how to navigate his challenges with dyslexia and dysgraphia while demonstrating his resilience and excellence in athletics. This fall, he will be playing football for Linfield College.

The Radiant Star Award is given in memory of Zachary Fujisaki Mar (Class of 2008). This award honors the senior who best shares Zach’s quiet determination, enduring courage, passionate heart and positive attitude when facing adversity. A teacher wrote of Eva Armsden, this year’s recipient, “Eva’s curiosity and penchant for connection, combined with her creative talents, are what make her a force to be revered, while her humble and playful nature set the world at ease. She’s learned to leverage her strengths over her difficulties in order to express complex ideologies along with full ownership of what it means to learn differently. I’d be hard pressed to think of any other student who is such a shining example of our school, our mission and our successes.” Eva plans to attend Western Washington University.

The Lou Salza Honu Award, named for our former Head of School, was awarded to Xena Stamm. This award uses the metaphor of the honu, or Hawaiian sea turtle, to illustrate how the struggles of school slip away once individuals reach an environment where they are no longer defined by their differences. Dr. Suzy Travis commented, “Xena is an ambassador for all dyslexic students. She

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HIGH SCHOOL

Ms. Aina instructing students on making laulau for a fundraiser.

Students enjoying Field Day with a friendly game of

flag football.

Faculty and students gearing

up for a water fight.

embraces her challenges and uses technology to support her while advocating exceptionally well, exemplifying the honu who traveled a tough journey to find the water.” Xena plans to attend University of Hawaii, West Oahu.

Assets is ever grateful to former Head of School, Barrett McCandless. To honor Barrett’s life and work, an academic prize is awarded yearly to students who have distinguished themselves and who personify the qualities Barrett admired most: perseverance, commitment to one’s goals and achievement. This year the Barrett McCandless Leadership Award was given to Aidan Matsuura. Aidan shared, “Before I came to Assets, I was easily distracted and reading was very difficult. Because I had such a hard time learning things, I did not feel like I was smart…. I was shocked that two private colleges awarded me merit scholarships based on my GPA and essays.” Aidan plans to attend Western Oregon University.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR

Thanks to the amazing work of Ms. Ali Beste, her photography students and the generous gifts of Drs. Kevin and Norma Hara, a permanent student-created photomural entitled “Spectrum of Life” hangs at Pali Momi Hospital. This collaborative display depicts each color of the rainbow as seen through the eyes of our photography students and is a refreshing twist on the classic rainbow; it inspires us to notice the colorful details in the world around us.

In February, students had the opportunity to visit the new High School campus on Alewa Drive. Student leaders took small groups on a tour of the classrooms and buildings while facilitating discussions around the upcoming move. Students also enjoyed some team building activities and a chance to play on the full basketball court.

Thirteen high school students, along with chaperones Mr. Jason Wagner, Ms. Susannah Johnson, and Dr. Suzy Travis, returned to San Francisco in April for the annual Ed Rev Conference where students met and interacted with teens with learning differences (LD) from around the country. Several of our students came back eager to join our SAFE group (Student Advocates For Education), which meets weekly to support, empower and advocate for LD students. Our SAFE group is planning to speak at schools and in the community to help all LD students.

This year’s 6th Annual Art & Poetry Show was held at Manifest in China Town, whose owners graciously donated the space for the evening. Ms. Ali Beste’s photography students displayed their top images of the year in gallery style setting while Ms. Kerri Schweibert’s English students took the microphone to perform original pieces of poetry that brought both laughter and tears.

This year the Student Senate planned and managed the 10th annual Field Day. There was something for everyone--a lip sync contest, an engineering challenge, flag football, team relays and a trivia quiz game. Classes were awarded spirit points, and the winning class claimed possession of a large trophy for the 2015-16 school year. This spring, despite having the fewest students, the Class of 2016 took the title with their positive attitude, enthusiastic school spirit and good sportsmanship.

On June 1st, the trucks arrived for our move to 913 Alewa Drive. It was a bittersweet moment as we looked forward to our spacious and beautiful new campus and said farewell to our home of 23 years. The transition is sure to take some time, and we greatly appreciate our community’s patience as we start a new chapter in our history.

Students with volunteer lawyers and Supreme Court Justices.

Unveiling ceremony and reception for the student photographers involved in the mural project “Spectrum of Life” at Pali Momi Hospital.

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ASSETS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM INFLUENCING STUDENTS’ FUTURES

One of the primary ways in which Assets High School helps students to become lifelong learners is via our Mentorship Program, which extends learning beyond the walls of classrooms and into authentic work environments. Through the Mentorship Program, students hone their abilities and knowledge through hands-on experiences under the guidance of community mentors.

For ninth graders, those mentors are faculty members who are experts in a range of fields. In teams, freshmen work with their mentors to plan and implement a variety of projects specific to their chosen fields, as well as feature their projects at the Ninth Grade Mentorship Expo. For example, our student fashion designers created prom dresses that they showcased in a runway show; student architects constructed a small-scale model home; and student theater technicians planned and managed the sound, costumes, make-up, props and sets for a spring stage production.

For tenth through twelfth graders, the mentorship experience broadens considerably. This year, we were fortunate to have ninety-one students mentored at eighty-eight different companies and organizations. In addition, and in response to feedback we received from both students and mentors, we expanded the standard mentorship workday to span the full Wednesday school day. Our scheduled workday affords students greater opportunities to learn with their mentors and is the culmination of a shift we began a few years ago.

While most of our older students are mentored off campus, we are proud to feature the Assets Photography Team, whose home base is our campus. The Photo Team—comprised of students Kalani Akau, Lucy Durel, Noah Pearce, and Jennalyn Tam, under the mentorship of Ms. Ali Beste—was commissioned by Assets School to complete numerous projects, such as providing photographic coverage of our volunteers at Illumination and producing the Assets High School photo calendar. Their breathtaking images also adorned sets of greeting cards that were gifted to mentors who attended the Mentorship Expo.

MENTORSHIP AWARDS

In recognition of outstanding service to our students and to Assets School, we honored select mentors with the following awards at our annual gala, Illumination:

The Rising Star Award (which recognizes an up-and-coming mentor who has quickly established a dazzling presence): Mr. John DeYeso, a train car restorer at the Hawaiian Railway Society.

The Guiding Star Award (which recognizes an inspirational mentor who helps students to navigate their individual courses to success): Mr. Alexander Miyamoto (Class of 2012), Staff Member, and Mr. Wayne Yun, Manager, at `Olelo’s Mapunapuna Community Media Center.

The Stellar Award (which recognizes a mentor whose enduring brilliance over years of service continues to bring great distinction to the Mentorship Program): Ms. Beverly Parker, Volunteer Coordinator at The Queen’s Medical Center.

MENTORSHIPSITES

Assets Architecture Assets Artist-in-Residence Assets College & Career Transitions Assets Fashion DesignAssets Design Engineering Assets Health Room Assets Local Sustainability Assets Musician-in-Residence Assets Performing Arts Assets Photography Assets Sports Assets Technical Theater Auto X-ChangeBurgers & ThingsCafé LauferCatholic Charities HawaiiCoscina Brothers CoffeeCycle CityFt. Shafter Bowling CenterGreat Harvest Bread Co. (Kahala)H-Power ComputingHaleiwa Joe’s (Kaneohe)Hans Hedemann Surf SchoolHawaii Children’s Discovery CenterHawaii Nature CenterHawaii Yacht ClubHawaiian Island CreationsHawaiian Railway SocietyHokulani Elementary SchoolHo`oula `AinaHot TopicHui Ku Maoli Ola Native Plant SpecialistsJapanese Cultural CenterJJ’s Bistro & French PastryKa Pa`alana PreschoolKailua Computer RepairKailua Sailboards & KayaksKaiser PermanenteKalapawai DeliKapiolani Community College (Culinary Arts)Kapiolani Medical Center (General & Child Life)Kawailoa RanchKCAA Muriel PreschoolKoa Gallery at Kapiolani Community CollegeKosasa AcademyLiving Art Marine CenterLyon ArboretumManuheali`iMcCully Bike WarehouseMelim Service CenterMercedes-Benz of HonoluluMililani Mauka Veterinary ClinicMoore AirNavy Hale Keiki SchoolNEX Auto WorldNimitz Elementary SchoolOlelo MapunapunaPacific BidPorsche of HawaiiPrecision Machinery & ToolingPremier TitleProper Ride Shop Queen Emma Preschool Queen’s Medical CenterRed PineappleRevision AudioRuby Tuesday (Moanalua & Windward Mall)Seagull SchoolSecurity and Sound SystemsServco Pacific Automotive (Customer Services; Strategic Planning & Inventory)Soccer LockerSounding JoySunshine SchoolTAG: The Actor’s GroupTenn’s Auto CenterTown & Country Surf (Ala Moana)Tripler Army Medical CenterUS Army Museum of Hawaii at Ft. DeRussyUSS MissouriVCA Animal Hospital KaneoheWaikiki AquariumWaikiki Beach ServicesWaikiki Yacht ClubWatanabe FloralZumiez (Ala Moana & Waikiki)

Thank you to our generous mentorship sites for welcoming our students and our deepest gratitude to our mentors, who make our program possible.

Mr. Shelvey, Malia Brown ‘13, Kodi Heininger ‘13, Portia Yee ‘11 and Ms. Schweibert

Darrin Chinen ‘10 and Cameron Watanabe ‘10

Kailyn Osaki ‘13 and Danielle Asato ‘14

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ALUMNI

Whether graduating from Assets, Academy of the Pacific or transitioning to other schools, our alumni leave prepared with the tools needed to succeed. Here are some of our latest alumni happenings.

Lahela Naki ‘14

Alumni News

Liku McCormick (‘07-’11), Nick Medeiros ‘14 and Chase Deaton ‘14

Trevor Hook ‘12, Jan Geisse ‘12, Rocky Swanson ‘14, Keiji Suzuki ‘11, Ryan Suemori ‘11 and Natalie Nahme (‘05-’08).

Tracey (Yamamoto) Middleton ‘08 with husband Jeff, Principal Suzy Travis and Courtney-Cree Aponte ‘10

Jonathan Robinson is working at Optimal Intelligence, Inc., a computer forensic firm. AOP, Class of 1989 Matthew Limtiaco is currently working in the DOE and recently earned his Ed.D. from USC. AOP, Class of 1990 In June of 2015, his twins Abram Charles and Remy Nathaniel Limtiaco were born.

Eric Oshiro who attended Assets through 8th grade, is a wedding videographer at AOP, Class of 1991 UI Production, Inc.

April Young is working at Scientific Consultant Services as an Office Manager. Assets, Class of 1994

Tara Hasegawa received her degree in special education from UH Manoa and taught Assets, Class of 1995 special education in the DOE for 11 years. Currently, she works at Learning Disabilities Association of Hawaii as a parent consultant.

Brandon Ahakuelo is the director of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AOP, Class of 2001 Local 1260.

Tasha Walker is working at The Queen’s Medical Center in the cardiology department. Assets, Class of 2002

Liesel Santimer graduated from Gonzaga University and then completed her M.A. at UH Assets, Class of 2003 Manoa. Liesel is working at Waiea Aquaponics.

Davin Char is a web designer at Roberts Hawaii. He graduated from Kapiolani Assets, Class of 2007 Community College with a degree in Interface Design.

Caroline Cutter is getting a master’s degree in social work from UH Manoa. AOP, Class of 2007

Harrison Sakuma-Tam graduated from UH Manoa with a degree in political science and is Assets, Class of 2007 working at The Modern Honolulu.

Jordon Ching attended Pacific University in Oregon, earned a degree in business, AOP, Class of 2009 and now works at Bank of Hawaii.

Cameron Watanabe just graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a Assets, Class of 2010 degree in aerospace engineering and a minor in mathematics.

Benjamin Fischberg just graduated summa cum laude from Willamette University in Salem, AOP, Class of 2011 Oregon.

Jordan-Matthew is a pitcher for the UH Hilo baseball team and is studying kinesiology.Kumasaka Assets, Class of 2011

Keiji Suzuki graduated from Mitchell College in May of 2015 and is currently working Assets, Class of 2011 as an administrative assistant clerk at the Defense Logistics Agency in Pearl Harbor.

Jan Geisse is studying game design at Savannah College of Art & Design. Assets, Class of 2012

Shaun Allosada joined the Army. Assets, Class of 2013

Arwen Uyeoka is currently at the University of Portland where she was inducted into Assets, Class of 2013 the Gamma Kappa Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Psi Business fraternity last fall.

Ryan Hara is attending Colby College in Waterville, ME.Assets, 2001-2010

Joseph Konan is attending Santa Clara University studying economics, math and Assets, 2004-2009 computer science.

Let us hear from you!

Stay in touch and/or send us updated contact information so that we can keep you informed of Assets’ latest news and events.

Call 423-1356 or email us at devoffice@assets-school.net.

ASSETS ALUMNI & FRIENDS

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Paul Singer and former Head of School Lou Salza talked about their experiences growing up with dyslexia.

Over the years, we have received feedback from many alumni and their parents expressing the desire to stay engaged with the school, but not having any opportunities. A parent of an alum commented, “I never get asked to help, but would really love to.”

In response to this, “Assets Alumni & Friends” was formed. This group is open to anyone who has attended Assets, their family members, and friends. The invitation is also extended to anyone who attended the Academy of the Pacific (AOP), their family members and friends. It is our hope to build a strong and meaningful alumni community that supports all Assets students and their families- past, present and future.

Last year, we held several successful “Pau Hana” events at Assets High School, the former AOP campus. In June, we hosted our first reunion honoring Assets & AOP “All-Star Teachers.”

An enthusiastic crowd of nearly 200 alumni, parents, faculty, staff, board members and volunteers from Assets School and AOP gathered at Assets High School for the reunion. Alumni from as far back as 1978 (AOP) and 1994 (Assets) reconnected with old friends and teachers while getting to meet folks in our now extended community.

“This reunion was a perfect opportunity to introduce Assets alumni to our new beautiful high school campus while welcoming AOP alumni back home. In a sense, we are now a blended family; AOP alumni are now part of the Assets family,” commented Paul Singer, Head of Assets School. “The reunion was an invitation to honor the past, celebrate the present and build the future as one `ohana.”

A very special thank you to our reunion co-chairs Dorothy Douthit, former AOP Head of School, and Patti Jenks, former Assets High School Principal. The reunion could not have happened without their dedication and leadership. Thank you to the reunion committee for making this celebration a great success: Patti Almirez, Karen Clark, Farris James, Natalie Haggerty, Norma Hara, Mokihana Maldonado, Jeff Millikin, Steve Nochese, Jason Wagner and Lisa Young. A big mahalo to our many volunteers, musicians and speakers who did so much to make it a lovely and memorable event!

If you are interested in getting involved with Assets Alumni & Friends to plan the next reunion or Alumni Pau Hana gatherings, please send a message to devoffice@assets-school.net.

AOP alumni enjoying the gathering with Dorothy Douthit.

Reunion co-chairs Dorothy Douthit and Patti Jenks with committee members.

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It was another successful year for our Assets Admirals. Either on “home” Assets teams or through our membership in Pac-5, our athletes participated in 18 sports with nearly fifty percent of our students in grades 7-12 representing Assets athletically on the field of competition. Furthermore, demonstrating the transformative effect that exercise has on the brain and its powerful, positive impact on the learning process, fifty-four percent of our high school athletes were honor roll members, with a 3.5 or higher cumulative grade point average. Let’s hear it for our athletes; you make us proud!

John MedeirosAthletic Director

ASSETS COACHESBoys Varsity Division III BasketballCarey Won, HeadMike Wong – AssistantKanani Niipali – Assistant

Boys Intermediate IIIBasketballHoku Kama, HeadCharles Tacoronte, Assistant

BowlingRodney Okaneku, VarsityHoward Eguchi, Jr. VarsityScott Akau, Volunteer Coach

GolfRussell Grocki, HeadDwayne Izumi, Assistant

SailingMaddie Kennedy, HeadLindsey Phillips, Assistant

Girls Intermediate VolleyballCarey Won, HeadEmily King, AssistantHoku Kama, Assistant

HONOR ROLL MEDALS, Blue RibbonsKalani AkauAngela AriiBrance ArmstrongMya Dela Cruz-WilliamsJason DorflingerEgan EbrightCheyenne GarciaJace HanesJason HaraCole Herrera

Drew HigashiharaJohn HollingerKelsey IkedaDaniel Ka`alakea Adam KofskyRoy KonanBrandon Leong Ian MurakamiLincoln Mussell Mark Pang

Megan ParkBrian Rhee Bridget Saifoloi Calsea ShanerKala`i SimJayson TamashiroChance UyeokaNoah Wilson Steven Yiu

ATHLETICS

ASSETS ADMIRALS ATHLETIC AWARDS

Award High School Intermediate

Outstanding Ben Browning Kealoha GarvinAthlete Emily Davidson Michaela Miller

Scholar Noah Wilson Luke FermahinAthlete Kelsey Ikeda Stone Thompson Michaela Miller Mahealani GardinerAdmiral Spirit Aidan Matsuura Kainalu Nu`uhiwa Iwa Worthington Mahealani GardinerPAC-5 Royce Angelo Dwight Amano-Mitsui Cheyenne Garcia Alexis MarletteMost Bryce Adachi Scott FujishimaInspirational Natalie Lamphear Kristie FujimotoSportsmanship Ian Murakmi Tanner Teruya Angela Arii Marissa Nagano

THREE SPORT ATHLETE MEDALS, Red Ribbons

Dwight Amano-Mitsui Brance Armstrong Royce AngeloScott Fujishima

Kealoha Garvin Kelsey Ikeda Brandon Leong Kainalu Nu`uhiwa

Alika TakenakaAlaka i Ushijima Noah WilsonIwa Worthington

ILH ALL-STARSVarsity III BasketballAidan Matsuura

Varsity I Canoe PaddlingBen Browning

Varsity I KayakingDistanceBen Browning

ILH MEDALISTSVarsity Swimming100 Yd Freestyle200 Yd Medley Relay200 Yd Freestyle Relay3rd PlaceGabriel Hanaoka

Varsity Wrestling126 lb, 3rd PlaceIan Murakami

JV Judo198 lb, 2nd PlaceCaelan Colescott

JV Swimming 200 Yd Freestyle Relay, 3rd Place200 Yd Medley Relay, 3rd Place200 Yd Freestyle, 2nd PlaceCheyenne Garcia

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NEW HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS

It was an exciting summer for our high school faculty and summer school students. A lot of hard work went into preparing for our high school’s move to its new location in Alewa Heights. In June, Assets High School (AHS) officially opened for summer classes on the former Academy of the Pacific (AOP) campus. In 1982, AOP named this campus Pu`u O Hoku, meaning a village of learning, and we are incredibly grateful that our students have the opportunity to thrive and grow in this unique environment.

View of the high school campus in 1982 when AOP bought the land

between the Young building and basketball

court for $1 million. The Young building

belonged to the estate of John Mason Young.

Mary Mills Damon Hall provides a beautiful gathering space for events.

Mahea Gardiner ‘19 loves working out in the weight room. Coincidentally, Mahea’s parents

Mia and Scott Gardiner met while students at AOP. Mia was an Assets student when Assets

was still located at Pearl Harbor.

Paul Hanna and his students from the Intro to the Music of the World & Basic Guitar Playing class.

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ASSETS PARENTS `OHANA

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Karen Wilson

The Assets Parents Ohana (APO) is a dedicated group of parents who work to strengthen communication, provide parent education, create a sense of community and support Assets School. Led by President Rachael Cook, this group helped us celebrate our 60th anniversary by supporting the programs and initiatives of Assets School.

Vice PresidentIrma Jones

Community building begins in August. Before school started, over 60 volunteers laid fibar chips around our play structure to ensure the safety of all students who cavort there daily. The ice cream social that followed gave everyone a chance to cool down and mingle.

During the first week of school, an APO crew arrived before dawn to prepare and serve up breakfast to welcome back students and honor new K-8 Principal Ryan Masa. They did it again in May to celebrate the year’s end. Besides pancakes and waffles, these labor-intensive acts of love featured sumptuous toppings, breakfast meats and assorted beverages. Keiki, parents, grandparents, faculty and staff took a moment to enjoy each others’ company and the generous bounty set before them.

The APO also sponsored three parent education forums. In the fall, Assets’ Counselors discussed “Pathways to Relationships,” designed to introduce families to the Assets approach to building community and highlight strategies for communicating effectively with your child. In January, Dr. Melinda Kohr’s forum, “Understanding Your Child’s Evaluation,” reviewed the diagnostic testing process and gave parents an opportunity to ask questions. February featured a pizza dinner on the lanai followed by a Star Gazing Party on the back field. Families learned about navigation from members of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, peered into the heavens with the help of Hawaii Astronomical Society members, created celestial art with Christin Fox and enjoyed keiki performances inspired by clouds and constellations.

In November, APO sponsored an all-family event at Ice Palace where intrepid students enjoyed skating alongside their classmates. In February, they coordinated “Teacher Appreciation Week.” Students were eager to get to the “Appreciation Station” where they wrote notes of gratitude to teachers and staff. Of course, the highlight of the week was the delectable catered luncheon which everyone enjoyed while relaxing with colleagues.

The APO further bolstered our community by providing refreshments at school events, sponsoring the Candy Buffet during the Scholastic Book Fair, and hosting coffee socials where parents gathered to network and chat. Lastly, nowhere was APO’s support more profound than at Illumination, where they were the heart and soul of our largest fundraiser. Thanks to our parents’ and even our grandparents’ volunteerism, this event was a great success!

FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Lacy MoranDirector of Development

Thank you for being such wonderful supporters of Assets School. We are incredibly fortunate to have such generous and loyal donors. Your support – in any amount – is critically important, not only for the obvious financial reason, but also as a very real vote of support. Foundations, banks and corporations look at a school’s rate of giving when they decide on which organizations to fund. Without your support and commitment, Assets School could not exist. From young alumni finding the money to make a gift, to former parents wanting to show their appreciation, our donors this year were truly supportive. Thank you for your continued generosity. Here are some of the highlights:

• Over $500,000 was contributed to Assets’ general fund through the School’s annual appeal, our annual Illumination gala and the 2014 Aloha United Way Campaign. The general fund provides support for the School’s tuition assistance program and crucial “extras” in the areas of library resources, computer technology and professional development.

• More than $810,000 in tuition aid was awarded in 2014-15. Many donors helped make this assistance program a reality, and it certainly would not have been possible without the endowment created by The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation as well as the Catt Family Foundation, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust, G.N. Wilcox Trust and the McInerny Foundation.

• In 2014-15, 105 donors joined the Honu Society, a donor club that recognizes individuals contributing $1,000 or more a year to Assets and foundations and businesses that give at least $2,500.

• Assets also received generous grant support from the Margaret Watt Edwards Foundation, The Robert E. Black Fund of the Hawai`i Community Foundation and Friends of Hawaii Charities to help in the critical area of professional development for school faculty.

• In support of our Assets Center for Learning – Maui, we received a generous grant from the McInerny Foundation.

• With our high school expansion to the Alewa Heights Campus, we had to invest in several necessary repair projects. The Atherton Family Foundation and the Cooke Foundation, Limited very generously provided funds to assist us with work being completed at Mary Mills Damon Hall.

The Honor Roll over the next few pages is based on cumulative giving during the 2014-15 fiscal year and is our way of gratefully acknowledging the contributions so many have made. Event contributions and sponsorships are included as part of a feature story on pages 17-19.

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Key, historical events have taken place at Assets School over the last two years. We secured a permanent home for our K-8 campus by purchasing the land at One `Ohana Nui Way and our merger with Academy of the Pacific (AOP) has allowed our High School to relocate to a campus of its own.

These milestones allow us to grow our campus and our mission in many significant ways. We are at an exciting crossroads in our 60-year history. As we celebrate the past, we also look forward to building a bright future in continuing to serve a unique role in educating Hawaii’s youth, one that is of critical importance for those with learning differences.

As part of our expansion, we welcome Lynne Wooddell (formerly with Kapi`olani Health Foundation) as our Campaign Director. Lynne is working with our volunteer committee members to share our long-term vision with the community and raise funds for a new K-8 campus, upgrade our new high school campus and increase our endowment to ensure that every Hawaii child who needs an Assets education can attend, regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

NEW K-8 BUILDINGS

The design is nearly complete for our new, permanent K-8 school. Our portable buildings will be replaced with a campus designed with our unique and gifted students in mind. They will thrive in an environment that allows them to explore their interests and capitalize on their strengths. While our goal is to break ground in 2017, the timing hinges on how quickly we can receive donor support and secure the permits necessary for the project.

NEW HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS UPGRADE

We are reaching out to Assets and former AOP supporters to assist in upgrading the new high school campus. This peaceful campus in Alewa Heights allows us to continue to guide our high school students in individualized instruction, utilizing our small class sizes and customized college prep curriculum and counseling.

ENDOWMENT

Increasing our endowment for tuition assistance is a critical priority. We aspire to provide an Assets education to any child in Hawaii in need of our services, regardless of their ability to pay. We are asking for help from the community to support our vision of making an Assets education available to all.

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The Honu Society

The 2014-15 school year has been a successful one, thanks in large part to the generosity of our 105 Honu Society members. We are incredibly grateful to these generous donors who feel so strongly about the mission of our School. Thank you for investing in the future of each and every one of our students.

Created twelve years ago, the Honu Society recognizes and encourages philanthropic support of Assets School. The Honu, or Hawaiian sea turtle, is incredibly vulnerable in youth and on land, yet majestic and powerful in the ocean - creating the perfect metaphor for our students and our school. The experience of the honu mirrors the experience of our students who have faced challenging educational journeys until their arrival at Assets, where with the proper support and encouragement they flourish. Likewise, inherent to Assets is our commitment to help students learn regardless of their challenges and, ultimately, achieve success in life.

The giving levels for The Honu Society are: ‘Ohia ($1,000), Maile ($2,500), Koa ($5,000), ‘Iliahi ($10,000), and Mamani ($20,000). Membership is open to all –Everyone is invited! If you would like to join, please send your check in the envelope included with this annual report and write “Honu Society” in the memo portion of the check.

FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

2014-15 HONOR ROLL

Capital Gifts

$25,0000 - $50,000First Hawaiian Bank Foundation

$10,000 - $24,999Mabel Burchard Fischer Grant

Foundation

Mr. Richard Kowen & Ms. Susan Walker Kowen *Mr. & Mrs. Russell Lau *Mr. & Mrs. John Morton *Mr. Paul Singer

Below $10,000Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.

AnonymousMr. & Mrs. Peter Backus *Philip Bossert, Ph.D.Mr. Armand Côté *Mr. Brant Fish & Ms. Trisha Shimabuku-FishMr. & Mrs. Michael HollingerMs. Donna HowardMr. Fritz JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Kent LauMs. JoAnn LumsdenDr. Timothy Olderr & Ms. Kristi MaynardMr. & Mrs. Richard Wacker

Annual Giving

Mamani ($20,000 and above)The Atherton Family FoundationRobert E. Black Fund of the

Hawai`i Community FoundationCooke Foundation, LimitedMcInerny Foundation *Margaret Watt Edwards

Foundation

Karen K. Scheid *

‘Iliahi($10,000 to $19,999)The Cades Foundation *The Shidler Family FoundationG. N. Wilcox Trust *

Mr. & Mrs. John McGrath *Mr. & Mrs. Jeff MiddletonMr. & Mrs. Michael O’Neill *Mr. Edmund OlsonMr. & Mrs. John PattonMr. & Mrs. Robert Wo, Jr. *Mr. & Mrs. Steven Yamamoto *

Koa($5,000 to $9,999)Catt Family FoundationSidney Stern Memorial Trust

Mrs. Dawn AullMr. & Mrs. Chris DeyMs. Roberta GuilloryMr. & Mrs. Harvey HartensteinMr. & Mrs. Ian MacNaughtonMr. & Mrs. Duncan MacNaughtonMr. Patrick McFadden & Ms. Helen MacNeil *Mr. & Ms. Joshua StinsonMr. & Mrs. Leslie Tamashiro *Mr. & Mrs. Eric TemaMr. & Mrs. Richard WackerMr. & Mrs. Aaron Wiehe

Maile($2,500 to $4,999)Barnes & Noble BooksellersFriends of Hawaii Charities, Inc. *The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg

Foundation, Inc

AnonymousMr. Daniel CookeMr. & Mrs. William Gleason *Drs. Kevin and Norma HaraMr. & Mrs. Eric HigashiharaMr. & Mrs. Dexter MarMr. & Mrs. Steve MarletteMr. Curt Otaguro *Mr. & Mrs. McD PhilpottsMr. & Mrs. Tony Vericella *Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wo, Sr. *

‘Ohia($1,000 to $2,499)Chaminade University of HonoluluThe Mills Group

Anonymous (4)Ms. Patti AlmirezMr. & Mrs. Matthew AlonzoMr. & Mrs. Donald AmanoMr. & Mrs. Peter Backus *Ms. Jyo BridgewaterLCDR & Mrs. Todd CharlesDr. John CorboyMr. Jeff Dinsmore & Ms. Dawn SuyenagaDr. Lawrence Eron & Dr. Donna ChengMr. Collin Fritz & Ms. Susyn Miller-FritzMr. Samuel FujikawaMr. & Mrs. Francis FujimotoMr. & Mrs. Robert Fujioka *Mr. & Mrs. James GiddingsMr. & Mrs. Sean HaggertyMr. & Mrs. Robert HardistyMr. & Mrs. Michael HollingerMr. Richard HumphreysMr. Fritz Johnson

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur KarasMr. & Mrs. Gregory KiyanMr. Richard Kowen & Ms. Susan Walker Kowen *Mr. & Mrs. Robert KrekelMr. & Mrs. Russell Lau *Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey LauMr. & Mrs. Kent LauMr. & Mrs. Alan LeitnerMr. & Mrs. Glen LindboMr. & Mrs. Benjamin Locquiao Ms. JoAnn LumsdenMr. & Mrs. Stephen MacMillanMr. & Mrs. Don MailerMr. & Mrs. Marc MatsuuraMs. Yvonne MirandaMr. H. Brian MoorePhill and Lacy MoranMr. & Mrs. John Morton * Mr. & Mrs. George MorvisMr. & Mrs. Archie MurakamiMr. & Mrs. Mark MurakamiMr. & Mrs. Henderson Nu`uhiwaMrs. Donna Brace Ogilvie *Dr. Timothy Olderr & Ms. Kristi MaynardDr. Beatriz RodriguezMr. & Mrs. Lou Salza *Mr. & Mrs. Brian ShimabukuroMr. Paul SingerMr. Andrew Smith & Ms. Jean HamakawaMr. Oscar SymondsMs. Sandi Tadaki *Dr. & Mrs. Darrell TakebayashiMs. Alyssa WadeMr. & Mrs. Patrick Yamada *Mr. Sam Yee & Ms. Camille Chun-Hoon

Ilima($500 to $999)Haas Insulation, Inc.Network for Good

Mr. & Mrs. Gary AsatoMrs. Joan BellingerMr. Leonard BlackMr. Scott Bower & Ms. Helen Smalley-BowerMr. Armand Côté *Mr. & Ms. Peter FithianMr. & Mrs. Mark GlickMr. Ford Izumi & Ms. Nora Tamanaha-IzumiMr. Stephen Jones & Ms. Elisa YadaoMr. & Mrs. Daniel KimMr. Alan KobayashiMr. & Mrs. Craig KuraokaMr. Peter Marko & Ms. Amy MoranMr. Lance MizumotoMr. & Mrs. Steve RodolfichMr. & Mrs. Chandler RoweMr. Craig Shoji & Ms. Danica Fong-ShojiMr. Michael Sitch & Ms. Louise Ing

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FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Ms. Diane SpindleMr. & Mrs. Dean UyeharaMr. & Mrs. Leighton WongMr. & Mrs. Dale Yamauchi

Pikake($100 to $499)Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.First Hawaiian Bank FoundationFoodland Super Market, Ltd.Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods, LLCKokua In KindKraft Foods Matching Gifts ProgramMizuho USA Foundation, Inc.The Nippon FoundationTarget

AnonymousMr. & Mrs. Thomas AllenMr. Keith ApplegateMr. & Mrs. Aaron AriiMr. & Mrs. Timothy ArmstrongMr. & Mrs. James AsatoMr. Daniel Atoigue & Dr. Marsha WelleinMr. & Mrs. Barth Baron, Jr.Mr. Cornelius BatesMrs. Keri BrittainMr. & Mrs. Lance BullMs. Jerilyn BurkeMr. & Mrs. Carlos CamposHonorable & Mrs. Peter CarlisleMr. & Mrs. Randy CastelloMrs. Corliss ChangMr. & Mrs. Leland ChangMr. Kendall CharMs. Ann ChingDr. & Mrs. Wesley ChoyMr. & Mrs. Lowell Chun-HoonMr. & Mrs. Clint ColescottDr. & Mrs. Timothy CottrellMr. & Mrs. John CoxDr. Ricardo Custodio & Ms. Tammy Yee-CustodioMs. Cleone DavisMr. & Mrs. Herbert DoiDr. Dorothy DouthitMr. & Mrs. David DunhamMr. Richard Dunning & Ms. Inara SilkalnsMr. & Mrs. Jonathan EsperanzaMs. Marlena FaaligaMr. & Mrs. Christopher FaurotMr. Brant Fish & Ms. Trisha Shimabuku-FishMr. & Mrs. Frank FloresMs. Marion FosterDr. Franklin Fukuda & Dr. Dawn MinaaiMs. Marilia GeisseMr. Roy GomesMr. Chad Griffin & Dr. Christy TaokaMr. & Mrs. Richard GriffinMr. & Mrs. Youssef HannaMs. Nancy Heck

Mr. & Mrs. John HenryMs. Nancy HickmanMr. & Mrs. Conrad HigashionnaMr. & Mrs. Robert HoevelMs. Debbie HopkinsMr. Jack HuizinghMr. William Hummel & Ms. Katie Doyle-HummelMr. Ian Hunt & Ms. Lia Young HuntMs. Mary HutchinsonMr. & Mrs. Tatsuo InouyeMr. & Mrs. Richard ItoMs. Beatrice IwamotoMr. & Mrs. Aurilio JavellanaMr. Royce Jones & Ms. Judy Strait-Jones

Mr. & Mrs. Melvin KakazuMr. & Mrs. Clayton KamidaMrs. Natsuko KaneshiroMr. & Mrs. Darryl KannoMr. & Mrs. Alan KawaharaMr. & Mrs. Kit KawamataMr. & Mrs. Mason KitamuraMs. Rochelle KitaokaMs. Julia KonaDrs. Abel & Denise KonanMr. & Mrs. Dudley KuboMr. & Mrs. David KumasakaMr. & Mrs. Lambert LauMs. Vicki LauMs. Patricia LeeMs. Laurie LeeMs. Jocelyn LinnekinDr. & Mrs. George LisehoraMr. & Mrs. Paul ListerMr. & Mrs. Russell LooMr. & Mrs. Richard LoweMs. L. Kuuipo LumMr. & Mrs. Norman LutherMr. & Mrs. Lester MaedaMr. & Mrs. David MarchantDr. Janice MarstersMr. & Mrs. Maurice MatsunagaMr. & Mrs. Harold MatsuuraMr. & Ms. David MattsonMrs. Sharon McPheeMr. & Mrs. John MedeirosMs. Melanie Meinken

Mr. & Ms. Samuel Tollefson, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey TomoriDr. & Dr. Michael TravisMr. Daniel Tuttle III & Ms. Carolynn Bell-TuttleGen. & Mrs. Andrew TwomeyMr. & Mrs. Lowell TylerMr. & Mrs. Peter UchiyamaDr. & Mrs. David UeuntenMr. & Mrs. Jackson UyedaMs. Nancy WahineokaiMr. Benoit Weber & Ms. Lisa NakamuraMr. Duane Wenzel & Ms. Joanna MackinMr. Thomas Starr WittenMr. & Mrs. James WoMrs. Carol Joy WonMr. Carey WonMs. Carol WongMr. Richard Worthington & Dr. Janice Durham-WorthingtonMr. & Mrs. Daryn YamadaMr. & Mrs. Marc YamaneMr. & Mrs. Roger YamasakiMr. & Mrs. Ronald YamauchiDr. Evelyn YanagidaMr. & Mrs. Michael YeeMr. & Mrs. Jason YoshiiMr. & Mrs. Wayne YoshinoMr. & Mrs. Russell YoungMr. & Mrs. William Yuen

Pakalana(up to $99)Freecause Inc.Kaho`omikiMathnasium Learning CenterMicrosoft Matching Gifts Program

Anonymous (4)Mr. Jacques Abellira & Ms. Brandy BacalMr. & Mrs. Larry AgenaMr. & Mrs. Scott AkauMr. & Mrs. Brian AkiMr. & Mrs. Scott AmuroMr. & Mrs. Kevin AncogMr. & Mrs. Ben AritaMr. & Mrs. Michael AuerbachMr. & Mrs. Alfred BaduaMr. & Mrs. Frank BarrettoMr. & Mrs. James BeatonMs. Janice BennettMr. Kenneth Berkun & Dr. Gay ArmsdenMr. & Mrs. Alfred BloomMs. Elizabeth BookmyerMr. & Mrs. Norman BringMr. & Mrs. Harlan CadinhaMr. & Mrs. Michael CanuteMs. Karen CarreiroMr. & Mrs. Glen ChockMr. C. Kent Coarsey & Ms. Amy WakeMs. Grace CobbMs. Rachael Cook

Mr. & Mrs. James MiyaharaMr. & Mrs. Paul MiyaharaMr. & Mrs. Ralph MiyashiroMr. & Mrs. John MonahanMr. & Mrs. Robert MuschanyMr. & Mrs. Randall NaganoMs. Linda NakaimaMr. & Mrs. Robert NakasoneMr. & Mrs. Mitsugi NakatsukaDr. & Mrs. Darrell NatoriDr. & Mrs. James NoonMs. Holly NovickMs. Frances ObataMr. & Mrs. Robert OkudaMrs. Arlene PackDr. & Mrs. Ronald Pang

Mr. Samuel Pang & Ms. Shannon LauMr. & Mrs. Charles ParkDr. Norman PolkMs. Karen ProchnoMs. Tiare & Ms. Erminie ReyesMs. Darlene RobertsonMs. Lisa RodriguesMr. & Mrs. David RolfMr. & Dr. Denis SalleMr. Bermar Sarandi & Ms. Amber Vaughan-SarandiMr. & Mrs. Gregory SatoMr. & Mrs. Kristofer ScheidMs. Mariette SchiffMr. & Mrs. Thomas SeminaraMr. Danny SheldonMr. & Mrs. Thomas ShimabukuMr. Gilbert ShimatsuMr. Lee Sichter & Dr. Carol NowakMr. & Mrs. Charles SmithMr. & Mrs. Harald SnookMr. Rudy Stamm & Ms. Terry Muraoka-StammMr. & Mrs. Rob StevensonMs. Linda StrongMr. & Mrs. Evan StubbartMr. & Mrs. Lance TachinoMr. Gary TadakiMr. Michael TanakaMr. Ron Tang & Ms. Linda Lee-TangMs. Myrtle TaokaMr. & Mrs. Tyler Teruya

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FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

GIFTS IN HONORIn Honor of the Amazing Teachers at AssetsMr. Ian Hunt & Ms. Lia Young Hunt

In Honor of Trude M. AkauMr. Daniel Atoigue & Dr. Marsha Wellein

In Honor of Dr. Philip BossertChaminade University of Honolulu

In Honor of Micah KanemoriMs. Charlene Iwahiro

In Honor of Francis KaneshiroMrs. Natsuko Kaneshiro

In Honor of Kai KirkpatrickMrs. Natsuko Kaneshiro

In Honor of Zackary KwonMr. Omengkar Ngirbabul & Ms. Otila Valoaga

In Honor of Chris LeeDrs. Kevin and Norma Hara

In Honor of Charly MatsumotoMr. & Mrs. Ralph Miyashiro

In Honor of Zachary MiyaharaMr. & Mrs. Tatsuo Inouye

In Honor of Lou SalzaDrs. Kevin and Norma HaraMr. & Mrs. Robert Muschany

In Honor of Karen K. ScheidMrs. Donna Brace OgilvieMr. & Mrs. Kristofer ScheidMr. & Mrs. Evan StubbartMr. & Mrs. Winston Stubbart

In Honor of Albert YeeMr. & Mrs. Michael Yee

In Honor of Zackary KwonMr. Omengkar Ngirbabul & Ms. Otila Valoaga

Ms. Regina DangMs. Sally DesaiMr. & Mrs. Frederick DorflingerMr. & Mrs. Scot DrownMr. Roger EpsteinMs. Noelani FernandezMr. & Mrs. Jason FlorimonteCdr. & Mrs. John FriedmanMr. & Mrs. Gary FujikawaMr. & Mrs. Brian FujimotoMr. George FujishimaMr. & Mrs. David GarciaMr. & Mrs. Scott GardinerMs. Rochelle GeffenMr. & Mrs. Daniel GibsonMs. Hoku GilbertMr. & Mrs. Craig HanesMr. & Mrs. Sanford HasegawaMr. & Mrs. David HerndonMr. & Mrs. Reynolds HigaMrs. Charlaine HigashiDr. Earl HishinumaMr. & Mrs. Zoltan HorvathMs. Dianne IdaMr. & Mrs. Byron InaharaMs. Charlene IwahiroMr. & Mrs. Rob JamesMr. & Mrs. R. Daniel JordanMr. Kyle JordanMs. Grace KamikawaMr. & Mrs. Joel KanemoriMr. & Mrs. Gareth KaneshiroMr. & Mrs. Alan KaopuikiMr. & Mrs. Wayne KeanuMr. & Mrs. Guy KidderMr. & Mrs. John KirkpatrickMs. Sharon KirkpatrickMr. & Mrs. Nobu KiyanMr. & Mrs. Leslie KondoMs. Kiliwehi KonoMr. & Mrs. Walter KubotaMs. Linda LaineMs. Bernadette LalauMr. James Lamphear & Ms. Teresa BergMr. & Mrs. Henry LauMs. Sungalina LeeMr. Gregory LeeMr. & Mrs. Christopher LonettiMs. Sarah LoveMr. Rodman Low & Dr. Helen BaroniMr. Dwight Lum Esq.Mr. John MacMillanMr. & Mrs. Todd MatsumotoMr. & Mrs. Eric MatsumotoMr. & Mrs. Garrett MedeirosMr. & Mrs. Louie MikasobeMr. & Mrs. Mitchell MillarDr. & Mrs. Steve MillerMr. & Mrs. Benjamin MillerMs. Tracy MillsMr. & Mrs. Norman MukaiMr. & Grant MurakamiDr. Ada MurakamiMr. & Mrs. Cey MurakamiMs. Shannon MurphyMr. & Mrs. Wilfred Nagamine

Mr. & Mr. Michael ToryMs. Sarah ToyamaMr. & Mrs. Gerald ToyamaMr. & Mrs. Theodore Tyau, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Tyau-BeamMr. & Mrs. Scott UshijimaMs. Pamela UyedaMs. Sheila UyeokaMrs. Takako VarneyMs. Cynthia WagnerMr. & Mrs. Jason WagnerDr. Richard Wagner & Ms. Lynn WakatsukiDr. Thomas Walk & Ms. Gordean Leslie-WalkMr. & Mrs. Derek WatanabeMs. Jamie WoMr. & Mrs. Chris WorrallMr. & Mrs. James YamadaMs. Sara YamaguchiMr. & Mrs. Eric YiuMr. & Mrs. David YomesMr. & Mrs. Ronald YoungMr. & Mrs. Russell Young

*Founding Honu Society Members

Mr. Omengkar Ngirbabul & Ms. Otila ValoagaMs. Carole NittaDr. Sandra NoonMr. & Mrs. Gary OkadaMr. & Mrs. Jared OkamuraMs. Lori OkinoMr. & Mrs. Lawrence OkudaMr. & Mrs. Herbert OtaguroMr. Donatien Pahuatini & Ms. Jennifer ScheiflaMr. & Mrs. Randall PangMs. Kellie PearceMr. & Mrs. Juan PeñaMr. & Mrs. Gregory PerrinMr. & Mrs. Mark PlatteMs. Ariel RapozaMr. & Mrs. John ReedMr. & Mrs. Greg ReyesMr. & Mrs. Scott RichardsDrs. Robert & Eileen RobinsonMr. & Mrs. John RooneyMr. Everett Sakai & Ms. Nichole Hamai SakaiMr. & Mrs. Harold SakaueMr. & Mrs. Arthur SekiMr. & Mrs. Peter ShaindlinMs. Kehaunani ShaylerMr. & Mrs. Mako ShimazuMr. & Mrs. Jay ShintakuMr. & Mrs. Taylor SimMr. William Skiendiel & Ms. Sylvia Lee-SkiendielMr. Gordon Smith & Ms. Malie Beach-SmithMr. Russ St. CookMr. Brandon StevensMr. & Mrs. Winston StubbartMs. Toni StylosMr. & Mrs. Wayne TaketaMr. & Mrs. David TamMs. Kristi TaniguchiMr. Eric Tara & Ms. Stephanie Lung-TaraMr. Travis Thompson & Ms. Shanna Blumenfeld ThompsonMs. Louise TingmanMr. & Mrs. Chris TodaMs. Helen Torigoe

MEMORIAL GIFTS

In Memory of Barrett McCandlessAnonymousMs. Jocelyn LinnekinMr. & Mrs. Norman Mukai

In Memory of Susan HulickMr. Thomas Starr Witten

In Memory of Arnold PackMrs. Arlene Pack

In Memory of Erik TamashiroMr. & Mrs. Leslie Tamashiro

In Memory of Max TemplemanMr. & Mrs. Roger Yamasaki

Donations can

also be made

to the

Dorothy Douthit Endowment Fund

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FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

SPONSORSDiamond $10,000

The MacNaughton Group/ BlackSand Capital, LLC

Charles B. Wang International Foundation

Kohala Nui Farms

Gold $5,000

Alexander & Baldwin, Inc./ Grace Pacific CorporationAmerican Savings BankFirst Hawaiian BankHonda WindwardIsland Insurance Company, Ltd.Kohala Nui FarmsNakata Electrical, Inc.Nordic PCL ConstructionR. M. Towill Corporation

Servco FoundationCharles B. Wang International Foundation

Mary & John McGrath Donna Brace OgilvieOmidyar `OhanaKaren K. ScheidSteven & Nancy Yamamoto

Steven & Nancy Yamamoto

A heartfelt thank you to our event sponsors, supporters, guests, staff and volunteers for making this year’s 60th anniversary Illumination, Though the Years event a spectacular night to remember! Over $260,000 was raised for tuition assistance, a testament to your generosity and your steadfast support of our program through the years.

More than 550 guests enjoyed this fabulous evening which featured a fine sampling of chef creations, a musical performance by alumnus Danny Carvalho, an amazing live and silent auction, and to mark our 60th anniversary, a diamond pull! The event culminated with the honoring of former Head of School, Mr. Lou Salza, known for his exuberance and generosity of heart. “Mr. Lou” was recognized for his leadership and significant contribution to Assets.

Ten of Hawaii’s premier chefs volunteered their time and talent to treat event guests to a selection of delectable foods including Kevin Hanney of 12th Avenue Grill, Michi Watarai of Cooking FRESH, William Bruhl and Keith Kong of Duke’s Waikiki, Paul Matsumoto of Hawaii Convention Center, Dirk Koeppenkastrop of Il Gelato, JJ Luangkhot of JJ Bistro & French Pastry, Elmer Guzman of Poke Stop, Goran Streng of Tango Contemporary Cafe, Eric Leterc of the Pacific Club and Alan Tsuchiyama along with KCC Culinary Students serving for Y. Hata & Co, Ltd.

Thanks to emcees Dan Cooke and Barbara Wallace and auctioneer Eric Schiff for their flawless stage coordination. Special thanks to co-chairs Myrnelle Garcia and Michelle Kakazu for their guidance, diligence and creativity throughout the event planning process. Our biggest thanks we extend to our sponsors, donors and guests whose great aloha for Assets School has laid the foundation for the past, present and future of Assets through the years!

Guest Chefs: Alan Tsuchiyama, Göran V. Streng, Elmer Guzman, Eric Leterc, Dirk KoeppeKastrop, JJ W. Luangkhot, Paul Matsumoto, Keith Kong, Bill Bruhl and Michi Watari

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Silver $3,000

FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Honoree Lou Salza with Lily Ling, Louise Ing, Dell Salza, Patrick McFadden and Helen MacNeil

Air Central Inc.Bank of HawaiiC.S. Wo & Sons, Ltd.DFS HawaiiFinance Factors FoundationHedberg, Batara & Vaughan-Sarandi, LLC

MC ArchitectsUnited Laundry Services, Inc.

Friends & Family of Shelley Wong & Allison Yee

Air Central Inc.

MC Architects

C.S. Wo & Sons, Ltd.

Bank of Hawaii

Entertainment provided by the Danny Carvalho Band

Gloria Chang with volunteers manning the Wish List

Alumni Eric Bottomley (‘99-’08) and Jake Kimura ‘09

Guest Chefs: Alan Tsuchiyama, Göran V. Streng, Elmer Guzman, Eric Leterc, Dirk KoeppeKastrop, JJ W. Luangkhot, Paul Matsumoto, Keith Kong, Bill Bruhl and Michi Watarai

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Bronze $1,500

Nikki Hamai SakaiPaul HannaAnn HartieinCheryl HerndonAdele HorikawaDominique HorvathElen JamesJanelle JeremiahSasha Kahele- MannersSusie KahlAlan KaopuikiLael KaopuikiAmanda KellySeong KimRuby KinzieMason KitamuraNatalie KitamuraJulia KonaTish KondoKent KorunkaSusan KuboNam Suk KwonBirgitta LeitnerDaniele LeongRich LewShanetta LewSamantha LincolnSummer LooWendy LooStephanie Lung-TaraCaitlin MatesJill MacMillanAnnette MarieJan MedeirosCarole MikasobeLori MikasobeLouie MikasobeLinda Miller

VOLUNTEERSNancy AdamsLaurie AkauScott AkauDori Amano-MitsuiKevin AncogRobin AncogRuby AritaJoy ArizumiStacy ArmstrongTim ArmstrongAina BaduaNalani Badua- FernandesMele BarrettoMalie Beach-SmithDaniel BoutotePeggy BrandtJeri BurkeLinda ChangJared ChantrillJody ChunCamille Chun-HoonMaile CoxCatherine DanielsScot DrownPatty DurelOli FaaligaTracey FermahinTrisha FishCindy FullmerDave GarciaMarilia GeisseLaura GiddingsJames GiddingsKehau GlasscoJerry GlasscoChad GriffinJessica GriffinJanice Ha

FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Joy MinaaiPeter NishimuraElaine NuuhiwaLyann OkadaDonatien PahutiniElsworth PaikaiShireen PaikaiKenneth PowellKaren ProchnoRachel RachauJane RaissleAriel RapozaAnita RheeElena RichardsScott RichardsDarlene RobertsonMae RussellKristy SakaiKaren ScheidJennifer ScheiflaHeidi ShimabukuCarol SichterLee SichterAllyn SimRie SohnAnne StoneMary StoneSally SymondsRyan SuemoriMerlene SuzukiRichard SuzukiSandi TadakiScott TakahashiDaniel TamashiroAdele Tamashiro- HorikawaDavid TerryJanet TerryOnaona Thoene

Joy TomoriJeffrey TomoriShawn Torres- AkiyamaSarah ToyamaCarol Tyau-BeamLowell TylerRenna TylerHelena Von SydowSheila UyeokaTakako VarneyDebra WarunekDeanne WatanabeMary WelleinJulie WeeCarey WonMary WongDaryn YamadaTracy YamadaEdel YamaneMarc YamaneKenLyn YeeJill YoungRon Young

CASHIERS

Gloria ChangSandi DukePearl LeeJi LiuNoel MauSean OkamotoLinda TanimuraCheryl TomimatsuJoy TsuchiyamaSteven Yun

Assets Parents `Ohana Cadinha & Co, LLCCatt Family FoundationHawaii CementTed N. Wakida FoundationThe Queens Medical CenterSleep Center at Pali MomiStaging Solutions

Assets FansDonald & Judge Riki Amano (retired)Peter & Kimberly Backus

JR & Malia BaronDr. Philip Bossert & Mr. Robert WittThe Kaulukukui Family for Sam LiHarvey & Ronnie HartensteinEric & Cheri Higashihara (2)Melvin & Michelle KakazuJohn & Willow MortonGreg & Faith SatoTony & Dana VericellaThe Family of Albert Yee

Table hosted by Donald & Judge Riki Amano (retired)

Faith and Greg Sato with Sam and Peggy Failla and Art Mersereau and Marion Lyman-Mersereau

Guests from The Queen’s Medical Center

Catalog/ProgramCarolynn Bell-Tuttle

Chef LiaisonBeth Waller

Class CreationsFiliz Arslan

Check OutShannon Murphy

DecorationsTracy HoevelIrma Jones

Diamond PullLillian Rodolfich

SeatingLacy Moran

Table SolicitationPatti AlmirezLacy Moran

Video EditorPatti AlmirezMike Yasutake

VideographerHugh Gentry

VolunteersRachael Cook

Wish ListDevelopment Office

PROGRAM

AuctioneerEric Schiff

EmceesDan CookeBarbara Wallace

EntertainmentDanny Carvalho Band

Event CoordinatorCarolynn Bell-Tuttle

Event LogoJack MacMillan

Graphic DesignJune Hasegawa

HospitalityTrudy MurakamiWendy Nagano

Live AuctionJason Wagner

Reception/Check-InCarol Uyeda

COMMITTEE

Event Co-ChairsMyrnelle GarciaMichelle Kakazu

Art workEva Armsden, Grade 12

Assets Parents OhanaRachael Cook

Auction Item Pick UpMomi Ushijima

Auction ProcessingJune Hasegawa

Auction Set-UpCissy Shaner

Auction SolicitationSuzy Gibson

Audio VisualJim Swanson

BreakdownJohn Medeiros

ADDITIONAL SUPPORTERSNicolas Longpre Wealth Managing PartnersKamehameha Schools

Shayne & Virna CastaneraEsther GarciaGregory & Marie Garrett

David & Holly MarchantTaire Richert-FinneyHarald & Hiroko SnookRandy & Sharon VitousekTracy YamadaDr. Evelyn YanagidaTracy Yamada

ASSETS TEACHER TRAINING AND OUTREACH PROGRAM

On the Wai`anae Coast, the Assets Teacher Training and Outreach Program (ATTOP) has been privileged to be part of a partnership with a mutual interest in closing the achievement gap in reading, particularly for K-3 learners. One of these relationships involves ATTOP, Kamehameha Schools Ka Pua Initiative and Ka Waihona o ka Na`auao Public Charter School. The collaboration started with an early reading screening pilot and has since grown to include the following:

• Early Reading Screening: This free early reading screening is open to families in the larger community with primary aged students (mid kindergarten to 3rd grade). The screening session takes approximately an hour and includes individualized feedback with parents. There is a plan to add an early reading screening for four year old children next spring.

• Summer Literacy Academy: The 4-1/2 week Summer Literacy Academy was born out of the Early Reading Screening effort to support at-risk readers and the recognition of cultivating educators to increase professional capacity and sustainability in Wai`anae. In this extension project, teachers are provided an opportunity to learn a Multisensory Structured Language approach and students benefit from one-on-one instruction.

• Family Literacy Parent Workshop Series: Parents of students who attended the Summer Literacy Academy were interested in having their own workshops structured around the Multisensory Structured Language approach. ATTOP has conducted workshops for K-3 parents and a separate series for preschool families.

• Student Literacy Tutoring: The Student Literacy Tutoring program continued the work of the Summer Literacy Academy. Struggling readers received direct instruction and tutors could access structured support as they honed their skills using a Multisensory Structured Language approach.

In addition to the programs above, ATTOP participates on the planning committee and will present at the fall Early Literacy Symposium for early learning educators in Wai`anae. ATTOP is also involved with Alignment Hawaii 96792-Early Learning Alignment Committee, a representative group of non-profits along with the Department of Education working

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to support learning. Furthermore, thanks to the generosity of Kamehameha Schools, ATTOP has a designated space at the KS Community Learning Center in Ma`ili.

Outreach involves being part of a public purpose in the community. ATTOP is grateful for the educational partnerships and colleagues in the Wai`anae community that have allowed us to increase our engagement with families and educators working with diverse and at-risk learners.

Slingerland tutoring session at the KS Community Learning Center in Ma`ili.

Participants from the Multisensory Writing summer workshop.

Former Head of School Lou Salza toured the facility during his visit.

Educators practicing

a hands-on activity.

AssetsSchoolfinishedtheyearinsoundfinancialcondition.Assetscontinuestorelyalmost completely on tuition income to meet its obligations. Contributions and other sources account for approximately 9.3% of our operating revenue. More than $810,000 in tuition assistance was provided to families in need.

TUITION INCOME BY PROGRAM100% = $7,249,803

K-8 58% $4,204,547

H.S. 38% $2,756,718

This year, due to the expansion to the new High School Campus in Alewa Heights, Assets School incurred additional facility costs. In order to ensure that the new campus was ready for students and teachers this fall, much needed repairs and upgrades were completed. DuetothefiscalplanningorourBoardofDirectors,Assetswasfortunatetohavereserveson hand to make the necessary repairs. And thanks to the generosity of foundations and individualdonors,someoftheseexpenseswillbeoffsetinthecomingyear.

OPERATING REVENUES 100% = $7,989,293

Tuition 90.74%

Contributions 9.26%

2014-2015 FINANCIAL REPORT

OPERATING EXPENSES100% = $8,249,393

Salaries 70%

Facilities 10.1%

Tuition Aid 9.8%

Operations 3.6%Curriculum 5.2%

Other 1.3%

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60 years of transforming lives

Auxilliary Programs 4% $288,538

Two campuses, one mission

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Fritz JohnsonSusan Walker Kowen, J.D.Kitty LagaretaKent R. LauJoAnn LumsdenJill MacMillanDee Jay Mailer

Peter BackusAlan BattersbyPhilip J. Bossert, Ph.D.Rachael K. CookJean H. HamakawaHarvey A. HartensteinSuzy P. Hollinger

John F. MortonChairman

Kristi L. MaynardVice Chairman

Robert W. WoSecretary

Russell J. LauTreasurer

McD PhilpottsKaren K. ScheidEric TemaTony S. VericellaEileen WackerRobert Witt

“Every community of schools needs a choice like Assets. While many traditional schools have grown in their knowledge and understanding of how to support students with learning differences, there are children who truly need a very focused learning environment tailored to their needs. It is such a relief to know that there is a place where these very talented students can discover, perhaps for the first time, that they are not only smart, but also that they can be academically successful. Thank you, Assets!”

Sandy TheunickHead of School, St. Andrews Schools

“Assets School is recognized as a wonderful education resource on O`ahu – and as a school that serves students across the state. For many years, we have appreciated the opportunity to have some of our students spend time at Assets School, addressing identified learning issues. While there, these students have developed the skills and attributes necessary to successfully return to our campus. It’s that type of partnership that sets Assets apart. We’re excited that Assets School is developing programs near our Kapalama campus, and we have already begun conversations about how best to utilize the skills and knowledge of their staff in addressing some of the emergent learning issues for some of our students.”

Dr. Rod ChamberlainKamehameha Schools

“Assets is the one school where your kids wants to go. They want to go there, they want to learn. That makes everything easier.”

Assets parent

“One of the challenges of living so far from other major metro areas is that specialized services and resources are scarce, if available at all. Assets School, however, is exactly the type of exceptional institution, found in major cities across the country that specializes in serving the needs of students with learning differences. For families with children who will thrive and succeed within such an environment, the knowledge that your child is being educated by people who are trained to connect with them provides a sense of security and hope that is beyond measure. Assets School is an oasis of possibility for these young people and their families. Mahalo nui loa to all of the wonderful people who make Assets possible.”

Timothy R. Cottrell Head of School, `Iolani School