fr om th e principalDear Alumni, Family

and Friends

In preparation for our WASC/WCEA accreditation visit, the faculty,

staff, pastor, students and parents have all collaborated to update our school

mission, philosophy and School Wide Learning Expectations (see sidebar).

Our School Wide Learning Expectations (also reviewed by the same group of

stakeholders) are intended to equip all students, in a Catholic educational setting,

with the knowledge, competencies and orientations needed for success; defi ne

what they should know, understand, value and be able to do by graduation.

At the beginning of the school year, teachers have been reminded and challenged

to integrate our School Wide Learning Expectations into the daily curriculum—

in a way that is both attainable and measurable; including the development of a

rubric that enables students to be able to recognize when they are meeting one or

more of these expectations.

For example, in 6th grade the children will challenge themselves to be Knowledge

Seekers through social studies or ancient civilization projects and fi eld trips, by

thinking critically, researching and applying information and working in a variety

of situations both independently and collaboratively. Community Outreach is

our way of offering the children the chance to actively participate in their faith

through service. By different classes leading one Outreach project per month and

contributing to the others, the children will understand a spirit of compassion and

service. Along with Outreach projects, our children can become Active Christians

through class projects, participation in Mass and learning new forms of prayer,

such as meditation. Finally, one of the biggest events in sixth grade is the trip to

Caritas Creek. The week at Caritas along with preparation for the trip, help our

Socially Responsible children to work cooperatively, resolve confl ict peacefully,

demonstrate a respect for diversity and develop good safety habits.

Fourth graders will be Active Christians by offering help to faculty members,

staff, and fellow students, attending 8 a.m. Mass every Wednesday and monthly

school liturgies and praying in the classroom together and privately. They will

learn to become socially responsible citizens of the world by cleaning the yard

weekly, making it a place to be proud of. They will learn to care for those in

need by participating in monthly Community Outreach projects and develop a

respect for the many cultures that make up the world through school projects and

assignments. As Knowledge Seekers they will learn to use reference materials to

fi nd answers to questions and solutions to problems; practice academic skills and

competencies and develop a desire to learn new things independently.

Each class has developed criteria for meeting these learning expectations that

is appropriate for that grade level and has shared that information at Back To

School Nights in August.

Teresa Anthony P R I N C I P A L

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School PhilosophyOur Lady of Mount Carmel School is a faith

community rooted in the understanding that

each child is created by God, our loving Father.

In the light of Jesus’ teachings, each student is

challenged to grow spiritually, morally, socially,

intellectually, physically and emotionally.

We believe that parents are the primary

educators of their children. As teachers, we

facilitate academic achievement in cooperation

with students’ families. With the help of

parents we provide a quality, student-centered

Catholic education in an environment of

peace, security, love, diversity and justice.

With God’s help, our students will go forth

as socially responsible knowledge seekers

and committed Christians with personal

confi dence and respect for themselves and the

larger community.

School Wide Learning ExpectationsWe, the faculty of Mount Carmel School, strive

as Catholic educators to inspire our students

to share in the life of Christ. We provide an

educational environment which will strengthen

the spiritual and social values of the students

and equip them with necessary skills. Our

Lady of Mount Carmel Graduates are:

Active Christians who are able to:■ Pray using formal and spontaneous prayer■ Learn and practice the foundations of the Catholic faith■ Participate in liturgical celebrations■ Demonstrate a spirit of service and compassion■ Make moral choices

Socially responsible people who are able to:■ Take responsibility for their actions■ Resolve confl icts peacefully■ Demonstrate respect for diversity■ Develop good health and safety habits■ Work cooperatively

Knowledge seekers who are able to:■ Demonstrate academic competence■ Think critically and solve problems■ Research, interpret, and apply information■ Work independently and collaboratively to achieve goals

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youth ministry

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Youth Ministry program took their

annual trip to Tijuana, Mexico in June. They also invited and

welcomed the Youth Ministry of St. Pius Parish. The purpose of the

trip is to provide both students and adult volunteers an opportunity

to serve those less fortunate by participating in the building of

homes for families who have little or nothing. This year the group

of 54 students—largely comprised of Mount Carmel School

Alumni—along with 14 adult chaperones were able to complete the

building of three homes for families who lacked adequate shelter.

Each project begins by making wooden frames, laying concrete

slabs, forming walls with chicken wire and tar paper and fi nally,

applying stucco to the house. The work is done completely without

the use of power tools. Three homes were built in 4 days for three

appreciative, needy and wonderful families. “We camped for 5 days

with no running water or electricity and loved every minute of it—

well, the bugs we did not like too much!” said Mrs. Paula Staskow,

Youth Ministry Leader for OLMC.

Aaron Gonzales, Mount Carmel ’05 and Serra sophomore,

made the trip along with his dad Frank, and said, “The trip

allowed all of us to grow spiritually and physically by touching the

lives of the three families we assisted.” Frank Gonzales said it was

an “eye-opening, life-altering event,” and that “every high school

student should have an opportunity to go on a trip like this.”

Our Mount Carmel Alumni made up more than 50% of the

youth on this trip. They are: Tyler Anthony ’03, Brittany Blasing

’03, Toni Boyle ’03, Megan Claire ’03, Jaime Cortes ’03, Gabriella

Dematteis ’05, Angel Engh ’03, Zack Felise ’05, Alexis Fletcher ’03,

Aaron Gonzales ’05, Nicole Greco ’03, Jack Guida ’05, Stephen

Kadash ’03, Yasmine Kalami ’03, Jessica Lydon ’05, Chris

McLinden ’05, Alle Prestipino ’05, Monica Rivas ’05, Todd

Sammons ’05, Jennifer San Juan ’02, John Sanchez ’02, Billy

Scherba ’04, Max Siekierski ’03, Dion Starr ’03, Patrick Stumbaugh

’02, Mary Totah ’03, Ashlee Tsukushi ’05, and Michael Wise ’03.

“Our fi fth mission trip this year was an amazing group of youth

and adults who loved to work together to build homes for three

families. It was remarkable how enthusiastic, energized, and focused

everyone was to complete our homes for each family. Truly God

was at work with us this year! I am thankful for the opportunity to

work with such a wonderful community,” said Paula.

On a Mission –Youth Ministry in Mexico

“Even after four trips to Tijuana, Mexico, it never ceases to amaze me

the living conditions the people endure day in and day out. I really feel our community is part of a larger community that is

making a signifi cant difference in the lives of Tijuana citizens.”

– B R I T T A N Y B L A S I N G ’ 0 3

“The mission trip is always a fun and adventurous, yet emotional

experience. Even though we gave [the family] a house, the love and gratitude that they gave to us is ten times as great. Leaving is defi nitely bittersweet, but we walk away with

just a few sore muscles, a house for one deserving family and

memories that will last a lifetime.”

– T O N I B O Y L E ’ 0 3

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school news

Mark Your CalendarsMidnight at the Oasis

Annual Auction Fundraiser Saturday, November 4

Holiday Home TourSaturday, December 9

Catholic Schools Week Open House Sunday, January 28

Class of ’57 ReunionSaturday, April 21

Spring FestivalFriday through Sunday

April 27, 28 and 29

Class of ’03 ReunionSunday, May 20

Class of 2007 Graduation

Friday, June 1

Community OutreachAs a Catholic Community, we inspire our

students to share in the life of Christ. We

provide an educational environment, which

will strengthen the spiritual and social values

of the students. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

students are expected to be active Christians

and socially responsible people who become

involved in their surrounding world and

respond compassionately to those in need.

Sharing our love with others is sharing

the love of Christ. During these community

Outreach Project service days, these religious

values are constantly reinforced.

Community Outreach Projects2006 2007 Academic Year Schedule

St. Anne’s Home for the Elderly September 18-22

Catholic Worker House October 16-20Home for troubled teens

Holiday Food Drive for November 6-17St. Vincent de Paul

Mt. Carmel Parish Holiday Toy Drive December (TBD)

St. Francis Center Low Income January 16-19Housing and Education Services

St. Vincent de Paul San Mateo February 5-8County Valentine’s Day Cards

Holy Childhood Association Feb 21-April 4Lenten Drive

Catholic Charities, Meals and March 26-30Wheels Easter Greeting Cards

St. Anthony’s Padua Dining Room May 7-11Cooking Staples

If you would like to participate by either volunteering or making a donations to any of these outreach drives, please contact the Development Offi ce at 650-366-8817.

New and Expanded School ProgramsWe are so very pleased to announce that we are able to add Spanish to the

curriculum for all grades K-8 and expand our Support programs for the

2006-2007 school year. These programs are only possible due to the success of

our fundraising efforts and the continued generosity of our alumni, parishioners

and school families. Mount Carmel School is one of a handful of schools in the

Archdiocese who are able to fund such programs. We cannot thank you enough.

Spanish ProgramMrs. Estella Roldan joins us as our new Spanish Teacher for grades 5-8. The

children in these classes will receive Spanish on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Mrs. Pichi Mendoza, our librarian and fl uent in Spanish, has expanded her

role, and she will be introducing Spanish to grades K-4 one day each week.

Support Programs Flourish at Mount Carmel SchoolNew Enrichment Program

The Enrichment program has been formalized for the 2006-2007 school year, so

that we may better serve the needs of more students who consistently perform at

a high level of academic excellence in grades 1-5.

Mount Carmel School began a program to challenge high achieving 3rd grade

students during the 2004-05 school year. Student selection was based upon their

academic success, and the ability to work cooperatively and independently on

special projects developed by Resource Specialist Ann Mercurio who consulted

with the 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Torres. During the 2005-06 school year students

in fourth and fi fth grade were added to participate in this activity.

A formal enrichment program began in September of this school year. The

criteria for student participation in the program are based upon standardized test

scores, assessments and grades as well as teacher recommendation. Students must

also be able to work cooperatively and independently and think critically and

conceptually. Projects will be developed by the enrichment teacher in consultation

with the classroom teacher.

The enrichment curriculum centers on critical thinking skills, problem solving,

cooperative learning groups and emphasizes divergent styles of learning. The

program is available to students in grades one through fi ve and limited to a

maximum of 6 students per grade level. They will receive instruction weekly.

Resource Program Begins Its 14th Year

The goal of this program is to ensure that each child in the school community

will experience the most successful, self affi rming learning environment in

listening, speaking, reading, writing and spelling. This balanced instruction

program affords students the opportunity to speak, ask questions and listen in a

small group setting. Students are expected to achieve their highest potential and

to always do their best work. This instruction supports the students’ successful

participation in the regular classroom. A certifi ed resource specialist provides this

instruction for qualifying students, in grades 1-5, four days a week.

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annual statement

Endowment FundMr. and Mrs. Stacy Schneider

Endowment – Marie MurphyMr. Fred Meyer

Mr. Royce Sanders

Endowment – Sr. Mary Grace FoleyMr. Fred Meyer

Mr. Royce Sanders

Endowment – Alison HuberMr. Joe Byrge

Mr. and Mrs. Ewald Huber

Ms. Maureen O’Hara

Mr. and Mrs Denise Pettincelli

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Tollafi eld

Kim Krekel MemorialMr. and Mrs. Michael Claire

Mr. and Mrs. David Evanoff

Mrs. Maria Frey

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Lewin

Mr. and Mrs. Don Miraglia

Mr. and Mrs. Ernesto Ontiveros

Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Schneider

Ms. Laura Solano

Mr. and Mrs. Randy Tabing

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Swayze

LibraryMr. Herbert Lindemann

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Sugarman

Leo Walsh Tuition AssistanceMr. and Mrs. Tom Coverstone

Mr. and Mrs. Frank O’Mahoney

Mr. Matthew Walsh

Mrs. Patricia Walsh

Memorial Tuition Assistance

The following gifts have been made in memory or honor of a departed or special someone.

Dr. and Mrs. James Buckley

Catholic Daughters

Mr. and Mrs. James Centis

Ms. Susan Coyne

Ms. Margaret Cuismano

Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Dei Rossi

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Edwards

Ms. Elizabeth Joy Gordon

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gustafson

Mr. Michel Hardoy

Mr. and Mrs. Frnak Harrison

Italian Catholic Federation #6

Mr. and Mrs. Neil Johndrow

Mr. Robert Kessler

Ms. Mary Ann McGuire-Hickey

Mr. Fred Meyer

Ms. Carolyn Marie Orelli

Mr. Royce Sanders

Mr. and Mrs. William Schorr

Ms. Patricia Rose Shafer

Mr. Robert Ulreich

Mrs. Nancy Van Tricht

Mrs. Patricia Walsh

Music ProgramMrs. Theresa Rolandelli

Science CenterMr. and Mrs. Steve Aimonetti

Mr. and Mrs. Estevan Avilla

Mr. and Mrs. John Avilla

Ms. Rosalie Baluyut

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Belyavski

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brandes

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bunker

Mr. and Mrs. Tony Buselli

Mr. and Mrs. James Centis

Mr. and Mrs. Nick Ceschin

Mrs. and Mrs. Stephen Chandler

Mr. and Mrs. Moby Coquillard

Ms. Emilia Cortez

Ms. Veronica Mary D’Amico

Mr. Greg Dei Rossi

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Edwards

Mr. and Mrs. Rita Fassett

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Fox

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Galindo

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Gaskill

Ms. Diane Guida

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Harris

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hruska

Mr. and Mrs. Gerardo Jacuinde

Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Keelan

Mr. and Mrs. Sean Kennedy

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lauber

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Loveless

Mr. Peter Lude

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Lyon

Ms. Mary Elizabeth Martin

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Martinez

Mr. and Mrs. Juadiel Medina

Ms. Margaret Mendez

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Menefee

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Merslich

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Miraglia

Mr. and Mrs. Giovanni Molinari

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Myall

Ms. Jennifer O’Holleran

Mr. and Mrs. Luis Ortiz

Ms. Bernice Otudeko

Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Pejic

Mr. and Mrs. Corazon Penafort

Dr. Robert Plant

Mr. Marco Ramirez

Mr. and Mrs. Arnell Rey

Ms. Patricia Reyes

Mr. and Mrs. Luis Ruano

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Scheil

Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Schneider

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Suter

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Totah

Ms. Nancy Van Tricht

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Viviani

Mr. and Mrs. Brendan Walsh

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Watterson

Ms. Meg Winslow

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wohrer

Mr. and Mrs. Avelino Zamora

TechnologyMr. and Mrs. Brian Black

Mr. and Mrs. John Brownfi eld

Mrs. Lillian Dematteis

Ms. Marylou Freeman

Ms. Joanne Gallagher

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Martinez

Mr. John O’Holleran

Mr. and Mrs. Luis Ortiz

Mr. and Mrs Gato Rivera

Mrs. Paula Gail Uccelli

Tuition AssistanceMr. and Mrs. John Abraham

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Amoroso

Ms. Lillian V. Balzarini

Mr. George Barr

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Borg

Mr. Azel Bullivant

Ms. Paula Butier

Ms. Anna Uhl Chamot

Mr. and Mrs. Sheila Cole

Ms. Margaret Cusimano

Mr. David Davinroy

Ms. Mary Elizabeth Donatoni

Ms. Rose-Marie Ferrando

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Friedenbach

Ms. Clare Friel

Ms. Rita Louise Gleason

Ms. Margaret Catherin Godde

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Goode

Ms. Ann Clarice Harrison

Mr. and Mrs. Francis Harrison

Italian Catholic Federation #6

Mr. and Mrs. Neil Johndrow

Mr. and Mrs. James Joyce

Ms. Joan Carol Leclercq-Rotar

Ms. Yolanda Lopez

Mr. William John Madden

Mrs. Kathleen McKibbin

Mr. and Mrs. Mary McLinden

Mr. Edward Patrick McTaggart

Ms. Adrianna Molina

Ms. Cathal Murry

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nurisso

Mr. and Mrs. Luis Ortiz

Mr. Steven Dominic Pellizzer

Mr. Richard Paul Penna

Mr. David Edward Peradotto

Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Pereira

Mrs. Lillian Radivoj

Mr. Thomas Roger Reviglio

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Robles

Ms. Dorothy Claire Schrader

Ms. Shirley Schwoerer

Mr. and Mrs. John Singer

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sipple

Mr. Ralph Smithson

Ms. Joan Therese Sullivan

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Swayze

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Szpadzinski

Ms. Therese Anne Taylor

Ms. Barbara Frances Tiernan

Mr. and Mrs. Juan Jose Vasquez

Mr. Joseph Charles Vogl

Mrs. Patricia Walsh

Parish School Support for Tuition AssistanceMr. and Mrs. Enrico Affi nito

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Anthony

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Aragona

Mr. and Mrs. John Avilla

Mr. and Mrs. Belyavski

Mr. and Mrs. William Boles

Mr. Thomas Borden

Mr. and Mrs. James Bracco

Mrs. Carmen Brimo

Mr. and Mrs. James Centis

Mr. and Mrs. Nick Ceschin

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Cirigliano

Mr. and Mrs. Siua Cocker

Mr. and Mrs. Ramiro Comas

Mr. Engracio De Leon

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Debattista

Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Dei Rossi

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dei Rossi

Mrs. Lillian Dematteis

Ms. Rosita Diocares

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dosen

Ms. June Dunne

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ekas

Dr. and Mrs. David Eldon

Mrs. Marian Fau

Mr. Eddie Felise

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ferem

Mrs. Rose Marie Ferrando

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Friel

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Furrer

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Gannon

Ms. Linda Garcia

Mrs. Gloria Giannini

Ms. Barbara Gingher

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gonsalves

Mr. and Mrs. David Gonzales

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gonzales

Mr. and Mrs. William Growney

Ms. Jo Ann Harris

Mr. and Mrs. Francis Harrison

Mr. and Mrs. Craig Herro

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Hewitt

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hruska

Mr. and Mrs. Sean Kennedy

Mr. Robert Kessler

Mr. and Mrs. Barnabus Kiszely

Mrs. Mary Klein

Mr. Mario Kucich

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lauber

Mrs. Irene Lebsack

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Lewin

Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Longland

Mrs. Emma Mae Lydon

Mr. and Mrs. Ken Lydon

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lydon

Mrs. Gail Lynch

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Martinez

Mrs. Davida McCarthy

Mr. and Mrs. Paul McCarthy

Mr. and Mrs. Michael McKibben

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Medina

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Meisenbach

Ms. Gwendolyn Mitchell

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Montero

Mr. and Mrs. Jaime Mora

Mr. and Mrs. Mehdi Mozayani

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mullane

Ms. Andrea Nelson

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Norman

Ms. Louisa Norman

Mrs. Grace O’Keefe

Mr. and Mrs. Julio Ortiz

Mr. and Mrs. Luis Ortiz

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Pagendarm

Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Pereira

Mrs. Maria Poels

Ms. Lillian Radivoj

Ms. Joni Reicher

Mrs. Marguerite Richardson

Mr. and Mrs. Hans Richter

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Quincy

Mrs. Anne Robinson

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Robles

Mr. Francois Roeland

Mr. and Mrs. James Rogers

Mr. and Mrs. Royer

Ms. Kathleen Mary Ryan

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Schiel

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Schneider

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schneider

Mr. and Mrs. Stacey Schneider

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Silva

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sinfi eld

Mr. and Mrs. Roman Sochan

Ms. Laura Solano

Mrs. Norma Stuckert

Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Tordilla

Mr. and Mrs. Nestor Tordilla

Mrs. Nancy Van Tricht

Mr. Fernando Vega

Mr. and Mrs. Ariel Velasco

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Washington

Mr. and Mrs. J. Arthur White

Ms. Meg Winslow

Mrs. Joan Yonkman

Mr. and Mrs. Alfredo Zepeda

Resource EnrichmentMr. and Mrs. Ron Jabba

UnrestrictedMr. Louis Baross

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bertetta

Mr. John Bracco

Mr. and Mrs. Tony Buselli

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cady

Mr. and Mrs. Lou De Melo

Mr. and Mrs. Domenic Greco

Mr. and Mrs. John Haggerty

Mrs. Louise Liberati

Mrs. Edith Murphy

Mr. James Murphy

Ms. Diane O’Connor

Mr. John O’Neill

Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Pereira

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Salamone

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Silva

Mrs. Patricia Walsh

Mrs. Nancy Woodfall

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Woofter

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Annual StatementThe donations listed below were received during the fi scal year beginning July 1, 2005 and ending on June 30, 2006. We hope

that we have correctly recognized each of our donor’s names in which so many wonderful and generous gifts have been made. If

we have missed your name, or spelled it incorrectly, please contact the Development Offi ce at development@mountcarmel.org or

call 650-366-8817.

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GrantsGrant writing has become more signifi cant as we have gained experience in this

area and are writing more grant requests. In 2006-2007, our grant writing efforts

will focus on funds for tuition assistance, sports, technology, science, resource and

fi ne arts. We are pleased to have been the recipient of the following grants during

the 2005-2006 school year:

Agilent Corporation Science Kits

Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame Team Uniforms

Catholic Television Network (CTN) Fully Equipped Multimedia Cart

Gellert Foundation Tuition Assistance

Olympic Club PE and After-School Sports Equipment

Offi ce of Homeland Security Security System

Wells Fargo Bank Tuition Assistance

If you are aware of grant opportunities through other foundations or companies

we would greatly appreciate receiving the information. Please contact the

Development Offi ce at 650-366-8817.

Development and Fundraising SummaryEach year we strive to cover 30% of the costs of educating each child at Our

Lady of Mount Carmel School through our development and fundraising

programs. This achievement is only possible with the support that we receive

from our friends, alumni families and parishioners. Along with corporate and

foundation gifts, your time, talent and treasure contribute towards the funds

that we raise.

For the 2005-2006 School Year from July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2006

A Kids Place 25,000.00

Auction 66,229.00

Endowment fund 6,242.00

Fall Fundraiser 26,500.00

Festival 49,090.00

Golf Tournament 5,238.00

Holiday Home Tour 12,244.00

Library 200.00

Parish Support 5,000.00

Tuition Assistance 15,984.00

Offertory School Support 7,794.00

Rebates 4,671.00

Restricted Gifts 34,934.00

Scrip 49,945.00

Science Center 4,552.00

TOTAL 314,126.00

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Grants and Matching Gifts ReceivedMatching GiftsMany employers sponsor corporate matching gift

programs which match charitable contributions

that their employees make. Your gift may therefore

double or possibly triple. Some companies also

match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.

Contact your company’s human resources

department to learn your options. Companies have

various methods by which you can submit your

matching gift request—online forms, automated

phone systems or a paper form that you submit to

Mount Carmel School. If your company uses a paper

matching gift form, please complete and sign the

form and send it to us. We will do the rest.

We thank the following companies whose matching

gift programs have benefi ted Mount Carmel School:

Bank of America

The Gap Foundation

SBC Communications

Midnight at the OasisA U C T I O N 2 0 0 6

November 4, 2006 is the night for the Annual

Auction Fundraiser. The evening promises

to be full of incredible items to bid on, lively

entertainment, and great food and friends.

New this year, you can purchase your Auction

tickets online at www.mountcarmel.org.

Unable to make it to the Auction but still want to

support the school? You can either go online and

make a monetary donation or donate goods. Any

questions, please contact the Development Offi ce

at 650-366-8817.

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Scrip news

We thank all of you—alumni, parishioners, school families, relatives and friends—who support the school Scrip program all year long. This important program directly benefi ts the children by helping to keep our tuition costs down. We are pleased to now provide a Scrip order form through the school website www.mountcarmel.org. You may download the form at any time and submit your order to the school offi ce.

Scrip FundraisersThroughout the year we schedule restaurant and book store fundraisers. These

are specifi ed days where the retailer will donate back to the school a percentage

(anywhere from 15-25%) on purchases made on the specifi ed day or evening.

Scheduled scrip fundraisers* for this year are:

Bucca di Beppo – October 26

Barnes & Noble – December 1 and 2

Pasta Pomodoro – December 13

*These dates and locations are subject to change. Please check the school website for updates.

Scrip is a program designed so that a percentage of your

everyday purchases become cash contributions made directly

to the school. Scrip provides an opportunity for businesses to

give back to the community that supports them. The school

depends on this program as part of its annual operating budget.

In the 2006/2007 school year, Scrip purchases made by our

school families and parish members contributed $50,000.00

to the school. School families have a commitment each year

to purchase Scrip that will net a profi t of $200 to the school.

There are two Scrip programs—one is electronic, the other is

paper/gift card Scrip.

How does Scrip work?Each retailer establishes the percentage of purchases he or she

will contribute back to the school. Some retailers will contribute

back as much as 35%, others as low as 1%. We clearly mark on

the Scrip order form exactly how much each retailer is currently

contributing. The Scrip committee, along with suggestions

from school and parish families, research new opportunities for

Scrip participants throughout the year. There are times when a

retailer will choose to opt out of the program.

How can you participate?

There are two ways in which you can participate in Scrip. One

is electronic, and the second is what we call “paper” Scrip,

which includes gift certifi cates and gift cards.

Paper Scrip Paper Scrip yields a higher contribution percentage to the

school, making it the better choice. The school purchases these

gift certifi cates and gift cards at a discounted price, and the

school earns the difference between the face value (the purchase

price) and negotiated price. This difference can be as high as

35%. We keep an inventory of the following most popular

retailers on hand—Starbucks, Home Depot, Long’s, Toys R Us,

Chevy’s, Blockbuster, Gap, Shell, Chevron and more—so that

you may purchase them at your convenience. We also have

many more retailers that can be ordered. Special orders are

placed every Thursday and are usually delivered by the

following Wednesday.

Paper Scrip can be purchased every school day in the

Development offi ce, on Saturdays and Sundays after mass,

and in the Parish Center during the summer. If you have any

questions about Scrip, please contact the Development offi ce at

650-366-8817 or email: development@mountcarmel.org.

Electronic Scrip

You can also participate electronically through a program called

eScrip. eScrip is a national program through which out of town

family and friends can participate on your behalf. You, your

family members and friends can register debit, credit cards and

specifi c retailer cards (like Macy’s and Safeway) at www.eScrip.

com, designating Our Lady of Mount Carmel School as the

primary benefactor. Every purchase you then make at a

participating retailer is automatically calculated and credited

to your Scrip account and then the school.

Some of the biggest national retailers only participate this way,

and their contributions are in the 1-2% range. eScrip is very

convenient to use, however, these contribution percentages are

continually shrinking. For more information about retailers

who participate, be sure to visit www.eScrip.com.

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alumni news

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Class of ’56 Celebrates its 50th ReunionOn Saturday, June 24, 34 members of the class from

1956 gathered to celebrate their 50th reunion. This was

the second time the group had come together, the fi rst in

1976. The event was pulled together by Sally Territo

Wong and Barbara Sposito. A commemorative DVD

was created by Mary Argenti Larwood and her husband

David. They also produced an incredible bound book

including photos, photos, photos, original class prophecies, and new profi le

sheets for those who completed them—priceless.

The class of 1956 made prophecies for each of their classmates, and one

turned out to be true—Mary Argenti was predicted to perform with the NY

Symphony. Mary’s life has indeed included singing with the NY Philharmonic.

Michelle Lacues ’94Actually, that is Dr. Lacues. We hear from Mrs. Jean Harrison that Michelle has

completed her studies in General Dentistry and is establishing a practice here in

Redwood City. After leaving Mount Carmel, Michelle graduated from Woodside

High School. Her college studies include the University of San Francisco where

she received degrees in both Biology and Chemistry and was awarded the Claire

Booth Luce scholarship, a national recognition award and scholarship for

scholastic achievement. Out of a graduating class of almost 6,000, Dr. Lacues not

only graduated Summa Cum Laude, but was one of the top 3 fi nalists for both

valedictorian and the prestigious Deans’ Medal. After USF, Dr. Lacues attended

the UCSF School of Dentistry, where she distinguished herself as a National

Board Scholar.

Mount Carmel Alumni WedOn Friday, September 22, Ms. Katie Schorr ’89 wed Will Pardini, who also

attended Mount Carmel School. We congratulate them and wish them the

very best.

Class of 1957 Planning a ReunionThe date has been set for April 21, 2007. If you are interested in participating,

please contact Dr. Robert Plant at 650-366-4786 or the Development Offi ce.

Graduation Day – June 17, 1956From L to R: Donald Azevedo, Diane Marelich Woofter, Mike Richardson, Terry Mamlok Frank, and David Aragni

Tom Knecht, Tom Wentworth, Dick Schmidt, Sr. Cecile Elizabeth and Mario Belloni

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A lumni News

June In Touch Contest WinnerThis was one of the most popular trivia

questions yet. The Development offi ce received

over 20 responses—most of them correct!

The question was, prior to 2006, what was

the last class (year) to win the PPSL Varsity

Championship, and name at least one of the

players, not yourself! The very fi rst one to reach

us with the correct answer, and winner of the

Starbucks card, was Mrs. Arcelia (Cardona)

Eppler, Class of 1954.

Here is the picture again with players’ names,

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