excellence by enhancing academics, the arts, athletics
in supporting the everyday operations of the School
from instructional support to building maintenance and
operations. A gift to the Annual Fund essentially `bridges the
gap' between operating expenses and tuition revenue.
the School, but overall participation levels are equally
important. Strong parent, alumni and sta participation is
one of the few determining factors which can lead to larger
gifts from corporations, foundations and individuals.
of parents, alumni parents, grandparents and alumni
contributions to the school. Through your generosity, we
raised $422,511! These gifts allow us to keep Prairie School
as the special place that it is, including helping to fund
building maintenance and upgrades that make it a unique
environment for learning. Thank you to all donors who
were a part of this outstanding show of support. We hope
you attended some of our donor celebration events, such
as our Tailgate Party in February 2012, so that we could
thank you in person.
comprise our Annual Fund Team who give of their time to
ensure we meet our annual goals.
role in supporting our students, our sta and our vision. A
gift to the Annual Fund begins one ring in a ripple e ect that
leads to inspiration and academic achievement.
who help sign letters, make phone calls and in all ways reach
out to current and potential donors to share the Prairie
Mission. It was an honor to serve as Annual Fund Chair for
the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 campaigns.
of so many children and families, and it is through the
continued support of our volunteers and donors that we will
remain an excellent source for the growth and education of
children in Southeastern Wisconsin.
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