Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic School

Annual Report

School Year 2016/2017

This is Who We Are: The Neighborhood School with a Big Heart

Message from Susan Lowe, Principal

The 2016-2017 schoolyear has proven to be one of many accom-

plishments for the teachers and students of Notre Dame de

Lourdes School. We were blessed with our second Neumann

Scholar in two years. The Neumann Scholarship Program is funded

by the Connelly Foundation. Steven Bohnenberger will attend Car-

dinal O’Hara High School with a full four year scholarship.

The students continued their successes with our First In Math on-

line competitive Math program which contends on the local, state,

and national levels. Our school finished second in the Archdiocese,

fourth in the state and eighth in the nation. Our eighth grade class

finished first in the Archdiocese and the nation. Our seventh grade

students finished second in the Archdiocese and twenty-first in the

nation. Our sixth graders finished first in the Archdiocese and thir-

teenth in the nation. Finally, our fifth graders finished first in the

Archdiocese and twenty-fifth in the nation. We are very proud of all

their efforts!

In the Delaware County Intermediate Unit STEM Design

Challenge we sent six teams with nineteen participants to the

K’NEX Competition. A team of fourth graders, team “Dominant

Masters,” was awarded ribbons in the “Most Creative-Elementary

Division” category.

We celebrated winners in both of the writing competitions we par-

ticipated in this school year. In the AMVETS Americanism Essay

Contest, Elizabeth DeSilva’s essay was sent to the state level com-

petition and Fallon Ponnwitz took second place. In the Dr. Nicho-

las Spennato Young Authors’ Project, Elizabeth DeSilva and

Katelyn Swierczek won in the Eighth Grade Division.

Our Kids for Kids In Jesus’ Name Service Club and our Stu-

dent Council members worked in service with the following or-

ganizations to raise funds and support their efforts to help those in

need. We are very proud of their giving spirit.

• Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)

• Knights of Columbus - Lower Chichester Food Bank

• American Heart Association

• American Cancer Society

• Saint Jude Children’s Hospital

• CADES

• Darby Mothers’ Home

• Blessings in a Backpack

• Stockings for Soldiers

2016/2017 School Advisory Board

Father John Hand, Pastor, Our Lady of Peace Parish

Susan Lowe, Principal

John Ellis Jr., Board Chair - School Parent, Tuition Committee, Parish Council

Barb Hoyer, Director of Advancement

Ashley Theveny, Business Manager, Smart Tuition

Nancy McKinney, School Secretary

Barbara Barnes - School Parent, School Fundraising Committee, Parish Council

Deacon Jim Basilio - Parish Council

Jackie Basquill - Parish Council, Finance Committee, Liturgy Committee, Tuition Committee

Chris Betzler

Blaise Caponi - School Parent, Finance Committee

Ralph Cicalese - School Parent, Finance Committee, Investment Committee

Tom Crowley - School Parent, Carnival Committee

Phil / JoDean DeSilva - School Parent

Deacon John Ellis - Finance Committee, Liturgy Committee

Edward Henderson - School Parent

Kevin Jennings

Dave Katch - Tuition Committee, School Parent, CYO

Mike Kusner - School Parent, CYO, Home and School

Diane McFadden - Tuition Committee, Parish Council, Christmas Bazaar, Liturgy Committee

Richard McKinney - School Parent, Tuition Committee, Carnival Committee

Irene Sakowski - Tuition Committee, Parish Council, Bereavement Ministry, Liturgy Committee

Barbara Walker - Tuition Committee, Parish Council, Christmas Bazaar, Finance Committee, Liturgy Committee

2016/2017 Home and School Association

President: Mike Kusner Vice President: Ellen Condi Secretary: Sue Custer Activities: Kate O’Brien

Treasurer: Jessica Gonzalez

550,490

44,000

96,000

200,380

6,154

7,6001,357

115,000

2016/2017 School Year: Income

Tuition Collected

Tuition to be Collected

Fundraising/Donations

Other School Income/Scrip

Lunch Program

Subsidy from Other Parishes

CARES Program

OLP Parish Subsidy

913,045

86,756

46,90015,000 10,000

2016/2017 School Year: Expenses

Salaries & Benefits for AllSchool Employees

School Expenses

Utilities & Maintenance

Tuition Not to be collected

Tuition Lost by incorrectbilling by prior admin

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This is Who We Are: The Neighborhood School with a Big Heart

ACME

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Barb

Bed, Bath, Beyond

Bertucci's Italian Restaurant (Springfield)

Big Fish Grill (Riverfront)

Bodum, Inc.

Bonnie's Barber Shop

Brandywine River Museum of Art

Busy Bees Pottery & Art Studio (Springfield)

Carrabbas Italian Grill (Springfield)

Casey's Pub

Chaddsford Winery

Chill Out

County Savings Bank

Delaware Children's Museum

Della Polla's Family Tavern

The Dollar Tree

Dunkin' Donuts

Exxtra Jewelers Ltd.

E-Z Beverage

Farble's

Flyers Wives Carnival

Gateway Diner

Giant Food Store (Springfield)

Great Clips

Headstrong Foundation

Herr's

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

Jared The Galleria of Jewelry

Jackson Hewitt Tax Preparation Service

Johnny's Pizza

The Kusner Family

Margaret Kuo's Restaurants

Kevin M. Lyons Funeral Service

Latitudes Restaurant, Bar, & Banquets

Longwood Gardens

The McKinney Family

Media Theatre

The Milmont Inn

Milmont Republican Club

The Monaghan Family

Outback Steakhouse (Springfield)

Penns Woods Winery

Pepsi

Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Flyers

Philly Pretzel Factory

Rick's Place

Ridley Sports Club

Ridley Township Swim Club

Rodan + Fields

Salon Avana

Scissorworks Hair Studio

The Seminarians

Spasso Italian Grill

Healthplex Sports Club

The Inn at Swarthmore

Swarthmore Pizza and Restaurant

T-Fal

The Porch at the Lamb

Thirty-One Consultant

Timex

Trader Joe's

Upper Darby Performing Arts Center

Utz Quality Foods Inc.

Wawa Inc.

Krispy Kreme Sale

Mum Sale

Box Tops

Swarthmore Pizza Nights

CYO Dances

Shoparoo App

Trunk or Treat

Ladies Night Out

Thanksgiving Pies

Claire's Gourmet Sale

Christmas Bazaar

Five Below Coupon

Panera Night

Poinsettia Sale

Football Block

Leprechaun Leap 5k

Crab Cake Sale

Father/Daughter Dance

Spring Plant Sale

Chill Out Night

Ice Cream Social

Mother/Son Dance

Carnival

In Kind Donations

Donors

The Wiegand Family

The Hoyer Family

@getupandgotara

The Huff Family

The Kilroy Family

Barnes Family

Melynda, Mallorie, Ali McKinney

Dan Tyson

The Bonsall Family

Eric F. Neff Ceramic Tile, Inc.

The Golden Family

Swarthmorewood Athletic Association

Customized Tech Solutions, LLC

Carrigan, LLC

Barrett & Williams Electric

ACME

Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union

Optimum Physical Therapy Associates, Inc.

Swarthmore Pizza

Vale Company

Kidsteeth Pediatric Dentistry

Shields Construction Company, Inc.

David J. White, Delaware County Council-man

Mitch Electric, Inc.

Bonner/Prendie

Tancredi's Auto and Truck Repair

Notre Dame de Lourdes Alumni Association

Freedom Mortgage

RE/MAX Hometown

Fundraisers

The Graduating Class of 2017 received over $120,000 in scholarships:

Steve Bohnenberger received a four-year Neuman Scholarship to Cardinal O'Hara High School, a Saint Augustine Scholarship to O'Hara, and a four-year academic scholarship to Salesianum High School. Andrew Custer received a four-year academic scholarship to Roman Catholic High School and Saint Joseph Prep. Nicollette Cashin received a Maguire High School Scholarship to Archbishop Carroll High School.

Olivia Cunrod received a four-year Saint James Alumni Scholarship to Cardinal O'Hara High School. Kieran Dougherty received a four-year academic scholarship to Salesianum High School. Seamus Dougherty received a four-year Anthony C. Coll Memorial Scholarship to Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast High School. Sierra Hewletter received a scholarship to Cardinal O'Hara High School. Grace Huff received a four-year Alumni Scholarship to Cardinal O'Hara High School. Dan Krupsky received a four-year academic scholarship to Roman Catholic High School. Emma Kusner received a four-year Alumni Scholarship to Cardinal O'Hara High School. Kaitlyn Larkin received a four-year Saint James Alumni Scholarship to Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast High School and a four-year Pileggi Scholarship to Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast High School. Ally Mastripolito received a Maguire High School Scholarship to Archbishop Carroll High School. Michael Sfida received a four-year academic scholarship Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast High School and an academic schol-arship to Cardinal O'Hara High School. Katelyn Swierczek received a four-year academic scholarship Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast High School.

This is Who We Are: The Neighborhood School with a Big Heart