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THE WILSON SCHOOL

2015-2016 ANNUAL REPORT

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The Wilson School • Pre-Kindergarten — Sixth Grade

Our MissionTo prepare students for success in an ever-changing world, our exceptional educators combine classic and innovative methods within a warm, nurturing environment.

Providing our students:• an outstanding academic education• an awareness of their creative abilities• an understanding of their social responsibilities• a respect for and value of differences in people and points of view• a sense of responsibility for their personal and physical well-being

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Reflections from the

Head of SchoolDear Friends of Wilson, The 2015-2016 school year was a year to remember at Wilson. From start to finish, we aimed high and together we made a strong impact on our educational program and community.

As a faculty and board, we launched the year with an in-service event featuring Professor Ed Hess, a Strategy Professor for the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. Professor Hess is known as a leading edge thinker who specializes in learning cultures and innovation. Among his many compelling points, Professor Hess challenged us to imagine how robotics, sensors, artificial intelligence, and other advanced technologies are disrupting both the world and the nature of the work force. A very fitting speaker for Wilson, Professor Hess’ message aligned well with Wilson’s emphasis on preparing students for success in an ever-changing world.

Consistent with thinking on future-ready skills, our faculty increased its focus on social emotional learning and soft skills, among which include collaboration, self-reflection, listening, creativity, responsible decision-making, and persistence to tackle challenges. Partnering with renowned experts, Tim and Anne Jordan, we implemented the Strong Students, Strong World program at Wilson School. This proactive work with students helps them be at their best in working with peers, claiming their confidence, and in developing leadership skills. It’s a complex world, and our students need to advance with skills that will truly help them to thrive today, and throughout their lives.

Our theme for the year was Make Your Mark a Good One Through Acts of Service. I am so thankful to the Wilson Outreach Workshop (WOW) for sponsoring creative ways for our families to make a difference, such as the collection of new or gently used Halloween costumes for children in need. Whether participating in a schoolwide activity together, or performing for their peers in an assembly presentation, our students had many opportunities to gain a deeper sense of what it means to serve one’s community.

Wilson really is an exceptional school, and a wonderful place for a child to be valued and appreciated. This year,

our population came from thirty-four different zip codes; twenty-eight percent of the students have a parent(s) born outside the United States, representing eighteen countries; thirty-three percent of students are people of color; and Wilson continues to be one of the more socio-economically diverse independent schools in the region.

Thank you for being an important part of a school where students are engaged in a unique and powerful learning program, and cared for in an environment that prepares them for the best possible future.

With gratitude,

Thad Falkner,Head of School

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Dear Friends of The Wilson School,

I had the privilege of serving as President of the Board of Trustees of The Wilson School for the 2015-2016 fiscal year and am pleased to share this letter reporting on our activities.

While devising Wilson’s Long-Range Plan over the last few years, the Board has focused on the environment for independent elementary and early childhood education in St. Louis and nationally. We recognize that the costs to provide outstanding education continue to rise, but that we must be innovative in our development and recruiting, and thoughtful in our expenditures in order to continue to make a Wilson education available to our diverse St. Louis community. The Long-Range Plan and Wilson’s annual budget are designed to support this goal.

During the 2015-16 year we assessed actions needed to implement the Long-Range Plan and worked with Thad and his team to allocate key tasks across Board committees and the Administration. The Plan outlined three strategic pillars: Leveraging our Global Competencies, Seeking New Revenue Sources and Establishing Excellence in Marketing. As you may have seen on www.wilsonschool.com and heard on NPR, significant progress was made to advance Wilson’s marketing—so much so that we have seen other organizations adopt similar approaches. Implementation of the Long-Range Plan will continue to be a significant undertaking for the Board for the 2016-17 school year.

Beyond implementation of the Long-Range Plan, throughout the year the Board engaged in ongoing oversight of Wilson’s implementation of mission, budget and finances, development, strategic planning, risk management, and facilities, as well as our Head of School. We also re-established Wilson’s external Advisory Council to capitalize on a wide array of expertise among Wilson’s friends, and through the Board’s Excellence Committee we hosted a Science Night and Art Saturday for our families to enjoy together, among many other activities.

Wilson’s mission of educating students for success in an ever-changing world and its passion for excellence are always front and center. Wilson is an exceptional school and with the engagement of our community of supporters, our superior faculty and staff, our top notch facility and our attention to strategic planning and careful management, I am truly excited about its future. As a parent of three children ages three through 11, I will directly experience the benefit and value of the Wilson education for the next 8.5 years, and my children and family will continue to benefit from the Wilson education well after they have graduated. The Wilson education provides my children their best opportunity to succeed at the next level of school and in their future lives. I am humbled by the foundation that was laid by Wilson friends, faculty and staff over the last 103 years and am pleased to work with all of you to maintain the standard and fulfill the Wilson mission for current and future generations.

Thank you for your amazing support for The Wilson School. And if at any time you would like more information about the work of the Board, please feel free to contact me, any member of the Board, or Thad.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Woods2015-16 Board President

Report from the

Board President


Jennifer WoodsPresident

Kelly FlemingVice President

David Farrell Treasurer

David ChristensonSecretary

Rob AkredAlex Berger IIICatherine FaughtGeorge FujiiAshley George GillMike GreeneMatthew MacEwanRob McCormickFernando MercéBen ParkLinda RobyFather Ralph SiefertLeon WaxerAngela Zeng

Ex Officio Members

Thad FalknerHead of School

Molly GrayPA President

Trustees Emeriti

Hal Faught * Dora R. GianoulakisSteven GoldsteinCheryl GuttingJoy LissMargaret MilbournMarian NunnRichard Rapfogel

*Deceased

Board of Trustees

Candace CadyJudith ConnettAshley George GillTom HorlacherNancy KidwellJay LissJoy Liss

Terry MulliganIrma PattonAndi SchankmanKeith ShahanLawrence Taylor

Advisory Council

2015-2016

Leadership

Steve Shepley Committee Chair

AJ BengaChristy CavalliniJen CrossKelly Esposito Kelsey JenningsVicki Kirchoff

Jessica LissKenneth (Chip) Mallin, Jr.Elizabeth MacanufoLinda NoelEmily SeigelJeannette ThompsonPaul TurnerMarie Unanue

Alumni Leadership Committee


Head of SchoolThad Falkner

Assistant Head of SchoolAndrea Ruth

Administrative CoordinatorMarie Unanue

Director of AdmissionsMaggie Baisch

Director of MarketingJeannette Thompson

Development CoordinatorElizabeth Macanufo

Director of FinanceCyndi Ludwinski (until January 2016) Rachel Bartels (starting February 2016)

School SecretaryJeannie Shay

Student Services CoordinatorMiguel Figueras

Summer Camp CoordinatorMichael Hinkebein

Pre-KindergartenLinda NoelDebbie Wilhelms

Junior KindergartenFritz FahrenkampAmy Wilson

Senior KindergartenMichael HinkebeinMary Jaeger

First GradeLauren CappellPenny Lyles

Second GradeMiguel FiguerasMaureen Zeman

Third GradeCarolyn CadyMara Goldschmidt

Fourth GradeDarla HartLisa Leuther

Fifth GradeRachel DixonLaurie Finkenkeller

Sixth GradeCharla GrayJoseph Thomas

ArtDiane SignorMary Beth Tipton

French/LatinJoana Ocros-Ritter

LibraryPamela Comello

MusicRebecca Donaldson

Physical EducationRachel Simpson

Science—Grades 4, 5 and 6Angie Zinkl

Social Studies—Grades 4, 5 and 6Kevin McGinnis

TechnologyMelika Panneri

FacultyAdministration


2015-2016

GivingAnnual Giving Campaign 2015-2016

Thistle Society Cornerstone MembersHeather and Robert AkredCatherine A. FaughtJim GueckAngela Zeng and Shawn HuK. C. and Fernando MercéChris MerrymanKaisa-Leena and Charles StuckeChristine Moody and Stephen TilleryMarian Nunn and Tom Wendel

Thistle Society Leadership CircleReneé and Marvin DufnerHélène Urvoaz and David FarrellAshley George Gill and Scott GillMarye Gleva and Charles Huddleston

Thistle Society 1913 BenefactorAnonymousBank of AmericaLisa and David ChristensonKerri and Ray HartmannTania Beasley-Jolly and William JollyJoy and Jay LissMonsanto FundRama Suresh and Suresh NarayananLinda and Ronald RobyElna Nagasako and Leon WaxerWells Fargo FoundationJennifer and Jason Woods

Thistle Society SponsorTracey and Greg AegerterKelly Fleming and Philippe BalletRachel Delston and Matthew Byron

Kelly and Scott EidsonBetty and David FarrellCarol FlabianoTanya and Bart FrenchElise and Anthony FrisellaAbby and Joe GoldbergAnne-Marie and Dominic GreeneCaron Rigden and Derek HoeferlinJanet and Tom HorlacherAngela Pang and Seng KuanSarah and Matthew MacEwanMary and Michael McKownHeather Flabiano and Ross MurfinPeggy and Andrew NewmanMary Tricamo Park and Ben ParkJoyce Koenig and Kenneth

SchowengerdtNikoleta Kolovos and Douglas

SchuererAshly and Luke SehyBettina and Stephen StraussJessica Liss and Steve Traube

Wilson PartnerAvatara Partners LLCSaima Ahmad and Ahmed AliCady Family FoundationShelly and Mike EdwardsAmy and Thad FalknerSusan Stark and Paul FendlerSally and Steve GelfmanBrooke Shadel and Steven LawrenceKathleen King and Jeff LayJennifer and Matthew MaranzRachel and Michael SwistonBarbara and Lawrence TaylorElsie Listrom and David WoodCynthia Ma and David Yuan

Wilson PromoterNoor Riaz and Kasim ArshadMaggie and Zak BaischCanan and Burchan BayazitCynthia and Alex Berger, IIIJanet Solecki and Flint BoettcherAmanda and Matthew CashenMegan and Michael ClearyShelley Porter-Connon and Mike ConnonChristina and Sean DohertySarah and Victor EssenElizabeth and Christopher FeldmeirAilce Duarte-Fletcher and Gregory FletcherTerri and George FujiiMara GoldschmidtCharla and Ashley GrayMelissa and Michael GreeneDarla and Nathan HartMary Ellen and Donald HawfCynthia Whited and Michael HinkebeinFriederike and Daniel KreiselAngela and Andrew LiebermannMelanie and Christopher McKeanAnne and Daniel MillerTheresa and Michael MulliganConnie Anderson and Daniel NaughtonAllégra Clément-Bayard and Andrew

NewmanIrma PattonMegan and Matthew PhilipMartha PhillipsErin and James QuattromaniLori and Bruce RothAndrea and Justin RuthBecky Glenn and Gene RuthApril and Brian SchnuckMaria and Charles SchweizerBeth Fisher and Amit Shah


Nicole Deptula-Sherwood and Karna Sherwood

Mary Politi and Phil SkemerLilian and Ricardo SouzaCaroline StahnkeMichelle and Tim SwansonThomson ReutersJeannette and Nathan ThompsonMarie UnanuePriscilla Song and Joseph Walline

Wilson FriendIsabel and Craig BiesterfeldAdrienne BissOlivia BourAbbey and Doug BruceMargaret Dunbar and James ButlerCarolyn CadyLauren and Eric CappellLetah CarruthersJosephine ClarkPamela ComelloDiarra Cross-DavisSeema and Michael DahlheimerMatthew DeWaelscheRachel and Jesse DixonRebecca DonaldsonJean and Francis DudaJenna EdwardsFritz FahrenkampKaren and Miguel FiguerasLaurie and Bob FinkenkellerDiane and Rollin FishbackNancy J. FrantzKeith FullerMiechele Catt and Josh GoldstienMelanie and Gary GottliebKenneth GregoryPhillice GregoryMary Cox and Johns HopkinsMary and Ray Jaeger

Victoria and Stephen LeRescheLisa and Tim LeutherCyndi and Rob LudwinskiPenny LylesElizabeth and James MacanufoKathie and Peter MacEwanKathryn and Sidney MachefskyCarolyn and Kevin McGinnisMargaret Milbourn*Nina and Stephen MillerLinda and Claude NoelJoana Ocros-Ritter and Detlef RitterMelika and Nick PanneriShannon ParkerJacqueline PerrymanElizabeth Blake and Ruben RosarioFloyce and Jack ScherrerJeannie and Terry ShayFather Ralph SiefertDiane SignorRachel SimpsonMarie and Jerry StratmannBeth Meyer and A. Dale StohreLindsay and Joe ThomasCaleb ThompsonMary Beth and Virgil TiptonCarolyn TraubeDebbie and Pete WilhelmsAmy and Mike WilsonWill WolfePatricia and Michael WolffMaureen and Buz ZemanAngie and Ken Zinkl

Excellence Program DonorsTracey and Greg AegerterHeather and Robert AkredAnonymousMaggie and Zak BaischKelly Fleming and Philippe BalletCanan and Burchan Bayazit

Cynthia and Alex Berger, IIIAdrienne BissRachel Delston and Matthew ByronCarolyn CadyLauren and Eric CappellAmanda and Matthew CashenLisa and David ChristensonMegan and Michael ClearyPamela ComelloMatthew DeWaelscheRachel and Jesse DixonRebecca DonaldsonJean and Francis DudaReneé and Marvin DufnerShelly and Mike EdwardsJenna EdwardsKenny EdwardsKelly and Scott EidsonFritz FahrenkampAmy and Thad FalknerHélène Urvoaz and David FarrellCatherine A. FaughtSusan Stark and Paul FendlerKaren and Miguel FiguerasLaurie and Bob FinkenkellerCarol FlabianoTanya and Bart FrenchSally and Steve GelfmanAshley George Gill and Scott GillAbby and Joe GoldbergMara GoldschmidtCharla and Ashley GrayJim GueckDarla and Nathan HartMary Ellen and Donald HawfCynthia Whited and Michael HinkebeinJanet and Tom HorlacherMary and Ray JaegerBrooke Shadel and Steven LawrenceCyndi and Rob LudwinskiPenny Lyles


Elizabeth and James MacanufoSarah and Matthew MacEwanKathie and Peter MacEwanJennifer and Matthew MaranzCarolyn and Kevin McGinnisMelanie and Christopher McKeanK. C. & Fernando MercéChris MerrymanNina and Stephen MillerMonsantoHeather Flabiano and Ross MurfinJoana Ocros-Ritter and Detlef RitterMelika and Nick PanneriShannon ParkerMegan and Matt PhilipMartha PhillipsLori and Bruce RothAndrea and Justin RuthApril and Brian SchnuckJoyce Koenig and Kenneth

SchowengerdtAshly and Luke SehyJeannie and Terry ShayNicole Deptula-Sherwood and Karna

SherwoodDiane SignorRachel SimpsonLilian and Ricardo SouzaBeth Meyer & A. Dale StohreMarie and Jerry StratmannKaisa-Leena & Charles StuckeMichelle and Tim SwansonRachel and Michael SwistonLindsay and Joe ThomasJeannette and Nathan ThompsonChristine Moody and Stephen TilleryMary Beth and Virgil TiptonJessica Liss and Steve TraubeCarolyn TraubePriscilla Song and Joseph WallineMarian Nunn and Tom WendelDebbie and Pete WilhelmsAmy and Mike WilsonElsie Listrom and David WoodJennifer and Jason WoodsCynthia Ma and David YuanMaureen and Buz ZemanAngie and Ken ZinklWells Fargo Foundation

Endowment

Gifts to the EndowmentSeema and Michael DahlheimerKatie and Michael ScaggsFrank Seeger

Mabel Wilson Society Founder’s Circle, Planned Gifts to the EndowmentHerbert Atherton*Catherine and Hal* FaughtAshley George Gill and Scott GillSteven ShepleyThe Thomas Hill Ward Foundation

*Deceased

Special Recognition

100% Annual Giving Participation:• Wilson School Board of Trustees• Wilson School Faculty &

Administration

In-Kind

Alumni ReunionsBailey’s Restaurants

Special Gifts and ProjectsDM3 FundAshley George Gill and Scott GillK. C. & Fernando MercéVeena Uberoi and Raju Mukhi


2016 A French Affair

Thistle AuctionVolunteer Leadership

Auction Steering CommitteeHélène UrvoazTanya French

AdvertisingMiechele CattReneé DufnerPhillice GregoryShelly EdwardsMatthew MacEwanLinda NoelKristin ScullyDebbie Wilhelms

AttendanceRachel DelstonAmy HogensonMelanie McKeanMichelle Swanson

DecorationsCarolyn CadyDevon Fischer

Pick UpGreg AegerterHeather AkredMary Tricamo Park and Ben ParkLori Roth

ProcurementKelly EidsonDevon FischerElise FrisellaAbby GoldbergCaroline KorybutMarian Nunn

MailingMolly GraySally GelfmanLori RothElise and Theo Frisella

Dance CoordinatorsLisa ChristensonReneé DufnerMariko Kumanomido

Advertising Design and Program BookRobert AkredMegan PhilipJeannie ShayJeannette Thompson

Sign-Up PartiesHeather AkredChristy DohertySarah MacEwan

Auction DonorsAnonymous1-800-GOT-JUNKTracey and Greg AegerterAIM Field HockeyHeather and Robert AkredAlex Waldbart FloristAminis Home, Rugs and Game RoomAn Olive OvationAnonymousThe Art of EntertainingAtlas RestuarantAvenue Restaurant & BarBailey’s RestaurantsMaggie BaischBalaban’sKelly Fleming and Philippe BalletThe Bar MethodBaskin Farms

Baxter Gardens of ChesterfieldCanan and Burchan BayazitBe Fit for YouCynthia and Alex Berger, IIIBig Shark Bicyle Co.Biggies RestaurantBob’s SeafoodBotanicals Design StudioBounce UBreadsmithBrentwood Dental GroupBurn 1000Butler’s PantryRachel Delston and Matthew ByronNancy ByronThe Cady FamilyBill CadyCarolyn CadyCafe MadeleineCaleco’s DowntownCapital GenealogyLauren CappellCasa Loma BallroomAmanda and Matthew CashenChristy CavalliniCentral Bank of St. LouisChallenger Learning CenterChandler Hill VineyardsThe Cheesecake FactoryChesterfield Athletic ClubLisa and David ChristensonCinema St. LouisCircus FloraCity Coffeehouse and CreperieCity MuseumCity of Clayton Parks & RecreationCJ MuggsMegan and Michael ClearyCOCACoffee CartelPam Comello


Shelley Porter-Connon and Michael ConnonCooper’s HawkCraft Alliance CenterCreve Coeur CameraDick’s Sporting GoodsRachel DixonChristina and Sean DohertyRebecca DonaldsonDonut Drive-InDown by the StationJane and Robert DownerDrury Hotels CompanyReneé and Marvin DufnerShelly and Mike EdwardsKelly and Scott EidsonEpiphany Bowling LanesKelly and Joe EspositoFritz FahrenkampThad FalknerBetty and David FarrellHélène Urvoaz and David FarrellCatherine A. FaughtElizabeth and Christopher FeldmeirFendler and AssociatesMiguel FiguerasLaurie FinkenkellerBeth and Amit FisherThe Fitness EdgeFive Star BurgersForest Park ForeverFountain on LocustFour Seasons Hotel St. LouisFozzie’s Sandwich EmporiumTanya and Bart FrenchFriends of WilsonElise and Anthony FrisellaFrontenac Tennis ClubGarden Heights NurseryGarland WinesGateway CrossfitGateway GrizzliesGifted Resource CouncilGII of Illinois, Inc.Ashley George Gill and Scott GillGinger and MaryAnn BoutiqueAbby and Joe GoldbergRoberta GoldfederMara GoldschmidtCharla GrayMolly and Peter GrayAnne-Marie and Dominic GreenePhillice GregoryGregory’s Creative CuisineGuido’s Pizzeria & Tapas Gift

CertificateGus’ Pretzel ShopHalf & HalfHampton Inn & Suites, St. Louis at

Forest Park

Hanks CheesecakeDarla HartThe HavenLisa HellerHidden ValleyMichael HinkebeinBenjamin HochmanAmy and Andrew HogensonMarye Gleva and Charles HuddlestonIces Plain & FancyImagination ToysInfinity Laser Hair Removal & SkinIron BarelyMary JaegerJax CafeJazz St. LouisJK ClassJoe Clarke Wash U Soccer CampJohn Burroughs SchoolJohnny Macs Sporting GoodsJon Tomas Salon SpaTim JordanK. Hall DesignsKennelwood Pet ResortsKristin Scully PhotographyLaugh Factory ChicagoBrooke Shadel and Steven LawrenceLisa LeutherAngela and Andrew LiebermannThe Lifestyle CenterLittle Fishes Swim SchoolLook After Hair CompanyPenny LylesElizabeth and James MacanufoSarah and Matthew MacEwanMad Science of Saint LouisThe Magic HouseFarayal Siddiqui and Omar MalikMasterpeace StudiosMathnasium of Clayton-LadueCole and Anthony McBrideKevin McGinnisMelanie and Chris McKeanMary and Michael McKownThe Melting PotMeramac CavernsK.C. and Fernando MercéMetro LightingMICDSMichael’s Bar and GrillMiniature Museum of Greater Saint LouisMissouri Botanical GardensMissouri History MuseumMorgenthaler’s Cleaners & Custom

Window TreatmentsHeather Flabiano and Ross MurfinMuseum of TransportationMyseum ScientificallyNestlé Purina Latin America Caribbean

Nestlé Purina PetcareLinda NoelJoana Ocros-RitterOlioOlivette LanesOrganizing Magic, LLCThe PageantMelika PanneriPam PanneriMary Tricamo Park and Ben ParkParker’s TableThe Pasta HousePeacock DinerPFD LogisticsMegan and Matt PhilipPilates & Yoga StudioPlaza Grill RestaurantPole Position RacewayPure Barre St. LouisThe Repertory Theatre of Saint LouisThe River City RascalsLori and Bruce RothAndrea RuthSaint Louis Art MuseumSaint Louis Behavioral InstituteSaint Louis ZooSaks Fifth AvenueSandrina’sSchillers Imaging GroupSchlafly BeerApril and Brian SchnuckNikoleta Kolovos and Douglas

SchuererKirstin and Ben ScullyAshly SehyShana Watkins PhotographyJeannie ShayThe Sheldon Concert Hall and Art GalleriesSilver Maple FarmDiane SignorRachel SimpsonSix Flags St. LouisSkip to My Lou, LLC.Sports FusionSportsman’s Park RestaurantSquare One Brewery & DistillerySt. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis CarouselSt. Louis RamsSTL SymphonyStacked Burger BarStrauss PeytonKaisa-Leena and Charles StuckeSugar Creek GardensSunshine Drapery & Interior DesignSwing Around Fun TownRachel and Mike SwistonIana and Vladimir TarasenkoTeam Central Gymnastics


Joe ThomasJeannette ThompsonThree Kings Public HouseChristine Moody and Stephen TilleryTime for Dinner, LLCMary Beth TiptonTower Tee GolfTropicana Bowling CenterMelanie TurnageMarie UnanueUpper Limits Rock GymUrban Breath YogaUrban Chesnut Brewing Co.VieVisitation AcademyWehrenberg TheatresWellbridge Athletic Club & SpaWelsch Heating and CoolingMarian Nunn and Tom WendelWheel of FortuneThe White RabbitWhitfield SchoolDebbie WilhelmsAmy WilsonThe Wilson SchoolWinter Opera St. LouisWoodard Cleaning & Restoration, Inc.Jennifer and Jason WoodsYogaSixMaureen ZemanAngie Zinkl

Joy Liss Faculty Appreciation FundThe Joy Liss Faculty Appreciation Fund was established in honor of the many years of outstanding service given by Mrs. Joy Liss to The Wilson School. Contributions to this fund underwrite faculty attendance at the Thistle Auction.

Heather and Robert AkredNoor Riaz and Kasim ArshadRomila and Naeem AslamKelly Fleming and Philippe BalletCynthia and Alex Berger, IIIOlivia BourLisa and David ChristensonChristina and Sean DohertyReneé and Marvin DufnerKelly and Scott EidsonHélène Urvoaz and David FarrellTanya and Bart FrenchAnn FrenchAshley George Gill and Scott GillMelissa and Mike GreeneBrooke Shadel and Steven LawrenceJoy and Jay LissMary and Michael McKown

K.C. and Fernando Mercé MonsantoConnie Anderson and Daniel NaughtonMary Tricamo Park and Ben ParkMegan and Matt PhilipJoyce Koenig and Kenneth

SchowengerdtRachel and Mike SwistonJessica Liss and Steve TraubeElna Nagasako and Leon WaxerWells Fargo FoundationJennifer and Jason WoodsK.C. and Fernando MercéBetsy Tuttle-Newhall and Philip NewhallMary and Dave PhilipMegan and Matthew PhilipErin and Jim QuattromaniRachel and Mike SwistonElna Nagasako and Leon WaxerWells FargoMarian Nunn and Tom WendelJennifer and Jason Woods

Auction UnderwritersMaggie and Zak BaischThe Cady Family FoundationLisa and David ChristensonBetty and David FarrellJ.A. HartungLussoConnie SchnuckMary Politi and Phil Skemer

Language Lab DonorsHeather and Robert AkredSaima Ahmad and Ahmed AliMaggie and Zak BaischCynthia and Alex Berger IIICandy and Flip CadyKatie and Chris CadyAmanda and Matthew CashenLisa and David ChristensonMegan and Michael ClearyRebecca DonaldsonReneé and Marvin DufnerKelly and Scott EidsonKelly and Joe EspositoHélène Urvoaz and David FarrellCatherine A. FaughtElizabeth and Christopher FeldmeirTanya and Bart FrenchElise and Anthony FrisellaSally and Steve GelfmanAshley George Gill and Scott GillAbby and Joe GoldbergMolly and Peter GrayMelissa and Mike GreeneKerri and Ray HartmannCaron Rigden and Derek Hoeferlin

Tania Beasley-Jolly and William JollyKathleen King and Jeff LayFriederike and Daniel KreiselBrooke Shadel and Steven Lawrence Joy and Jay LissElizabeth and James MacanufoSarah and Matthew MacEwanDot MankaCarolyn and Kevin McGinnisMelanie and Chris McKeanMary and Michael McKownK.C. and Fernando MercéMonsantoHeather Flabiano and Ross MurfinConnie Anderson and Daniel NaughtonMelika and Nick PanneriMary Tricamo-Park and Ben ParkMegan and Matt PhilipJoana Ocros-Ritter and Detlef RitterLinda and Ronald RobyAndrea and Justin RuthJoyce Koenig and Kenneth

SchowengerdtKristin and Ben ScullyJeannie and Terry ShaySteve ShepleyLilian and Ricardo SouzaBettina and Steve StraussKaisa-Leena and Charles StuckeMichelle and Tim SwansonLindsay and Joe ThomasJessica Liss and Steve TraubeMarie UnanuePriscilla Song and Joseph WallineElna Nagasako and Leon WaxerMarian Nunn and Tom WendelConnie Wagner and Doug WilliamsJennifer and Jason WoodsCynthia Ma and David YuanAngie and Ken Zinkl In-Kind DonorsTKO DJs


PA Fundraising

Book FairsParent DuesPassive Fundraising:• Gift cards• Schnucks• TargetWilson Family Sports NightsWilson WearWrapping Paper Sale

Birthday Book ClubBook Fairs:• Barnes & Noble Book Fair• Scholastic Book Fair• Used Book SaleClass Trips for 5th & 6th GradesCosmic BowlParent CoffeesSchool PicnicSpeaker Series Event

Staff Appreciation: • Birthday Gifts• Conference Day Luncheons• Teacher Appreciation WeekWilson Family Sports Nights:• Blues• Cardinals• RamsWilson Wear:• Fall and Spring Collections• Lands’ End• Team UniformsWrapping Paper Sale

The Wilson School Parents’ Association (PA) supported many wonderful activities and events.

Parents’ Association

Leadership and ActivitiesOfficers

PresidentMolly Gray

Vice PresidentShelley Porter-Connon

SecretaryPhillice Gregory

TreasurerKaisa-Leena Stucke

Activity Chairs

ArtsoniaLori RothTracey Aegerter

Birthday Book ClubMarie Unanue

Birthday Bulletin BoardCanan Bayazit

Barnes & Noble Book SaleLori RothMary McKown

Cosmic BowlSally GelfmanLysa Sayad

Family Sports NightsKeith Fuller

Scholastic Book FairMary Tricamo ParkAngela Liebermann

School PicnicFirst Grade DadsMartha Philips

School SuppliesMonica Witherspoon

Speaker SeriesBrooke ShadelChristy Doherty

Staff AppreciationShelly EdwardsMichael DahlheimerHeather Akred

Used Book SaleTanya FrenchChristy Doherty

Wilson WearAshly SehyTheresa Brown

Wrapping Paper SaleHeather AkredReneé DufnerAllyse Lobonc

Parents’ Representative CommitteePK – Kelly EspositoJK – Omar MalikSK – Sarah & Matthew MacEwan1st – Miechele Catt2nd – Hélène Urvoaz3rd – Shelly Edwards4th – Reneé Dufner5th – Heather Akred6th – Mary Tricamo Park

AlternatesPK – Angela LiebermannJK – Katie ScaggsSK – Devon Fischer1st – Martha Phillips2nd – Devon Fischer3rd – Angela Zeng4th – Melanie McKean6th – Shannon Parker


Founded by The Wilson Alumni Leadership Committee, the Alumni Achievement Awards recognize and honor the accomplishments of alumni who continue to bring pride and inspiration to the Wilson community through contributions to society, strong character, integrity, selflessness and empathy, community service and citizenship.

The awards were presented at the 33rd Annual Thistle Auction by Steve Shepley, Wilson’s Alumni Leadership Committee Chair, former trustee and Wilson alum.

News & Notables of 2015-2016

Learning is Fun for Everyone: Inaugural Family Events for Science and ArtThis year, Wilson faculty collaborated with artists and scientists in our parent community and around St. Louis to create two well-received events where participants of all ages immersed themselves in experiments and hands-on learning.

A Wilson Legend RetiresWith twenty three years of service as a teacher at Wilson, Mrs. Charla Gray retired. Most recently, she was a member of the 6th grade teaching team and taught math to 5th and 6th grade students.

Mrs. Gray was revered by her students as a firm, yet loving teacher, who dedicated many hours during and outside of school hours to help prepare them for their next steps in life with a strong academic skills and social grace.

First Annual Alumni Achievement Awards


The Wilson School

Financial Summary of Activities

The financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016 were compiled by an independent accounting firm. The above is a summary of that information and is not intended to be a full set of financials. The compliled financial statements, in their entirety, are available upon request.

Tuition and Fees 3,150,415$Tuition Assistance (360,414)

Tuition, Net 2,790,001 79%Extracurricular Activities 293,010 8%Annual Giving 356,193 10%Special Events, Net 98,078 3%Other 1,427 0%

Total Revenues and Support 3,538,709

Educational Programs 3,061,883 80%General and Administrative 644,483 17%Fundraising 135,080 4%

Total Expenses 3,841,446

Legends of Wilson Contributions 10,700

Total Other Revenues (Expenses) 10,700

Change in Net Assets (292,037)$

* Other Revenues (Expenses) are not included in the summary pie charts.

Current Assets 1,156,767$ Current Liabilities 1,297,912$Promises to Give, Net Current Portion 478 Long Term Liabilities 3,303,314Investments 60,744 Total Liabilities 4,601,226Property and Equipment, Net 7,650,071Investments, Donor Restricted 329,256

Net Assets 4,596,090

Total Assets 9,197,316$ Total Liabilities & Net Assets 9,197,316$

Net Assets

Financial Summary

The financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016,were compiled by an independent accounting firm. The following is asummary of that information and is not intended to be a full set offinancials. The compliled financial statements, in their entirety, areavailable upon request.

Summary Statement of ActivitiesFor the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2016

Revenues & Support

Expenses

Other Revenues (Expenses)*

Summary Statement of Financial PositionAs of June 30, 2016

Assets Liabilities

Tuition, Net79%

Extracurricular Activities

8%

Annual Giving10%

Special Events, Net

3%

Other0%

Revenues & Support Summary

Educational Programs

80%

General and Administrative

17%

Fundraising3%

Expenses Summary


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Thank you for your generous support of The Wilson School.

This report honors donors who have made gifts to The Wilson School during the 2015-2016 fiscal year. We have reviewed the names of the contributors listed as carefully as possible, but errors may still occur. If your name has been omitted, misspelled or incorrectly listed, please notify the Development Office.

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