{"id":11005,"date":"2022-12-05T23:35:20","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T04:35:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hxi.lbn.mybluehost.me\/home\/?page_id=11005"},"modified":"2025-11-20T12:30:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T17:30:04","slug":"support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/support\/","title":{"rendered":"Giving"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_buttonrow  avia-builder-el-first  supportslider  container_wrap fullsize'  >\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1cbt48g-7d94c22ca463b88f4c2156ad00a06447\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-slideshow .av-slideshow-caption.av-1cbt48g-7d94c22ca463b88f4c2156ad00a06447__0 .avia-caption-title{\nfont-size:42px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n#top .avia-slideshow .av-slideshow-caption.av-1cbt48g-7d94c22ca463b88f4c2156ad00a06447__0 .avia-caption-content{\nfont-size:46px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n#top 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class=\"slideshow_align_caption\"><h2 class='avia-caption-title '  itemprop=\"name\" >GIVE FROM THE HEART<\/h2><div class='avia-caption-content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>GIVE WHAT YOU CAN<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-10901 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-10901\"  src=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/givingtop-1.jpg\" width=\"1600\" height=\"330\" title='givingtop' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  style='min-height:200px; min-width:970px; ' srcset=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/givingtop-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/givingtop-1-300x62.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/givingtop-1-1030x212.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/givingtop-1-768x158.jpg 768w, 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el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-laoor20i-e149f0fa4971626b3212ed485ae675d9\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-laoor20i-e149f0fa4971626b3212ed485ae675d9{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-laoor20i-e149f0fa4971626b3212ed485ae675d9 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-laoor20i-e149f0fa4971626b3212ed485ae675d9 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-laoor20i-e149f0fa4971626b3212ed485ae675d9 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >WSMS Gives<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-khv7871o-5bf636a16ad330bc61174530e6312ad0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-315 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/annualfund.jpg\" alt=\"\u201cGiving\u201d\" width=\"\u201c400\u201d\" height=\"\u201c360\u201d\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Side Montessori School stands at a pivotal moment. After 60 years of excellence, we have an opportunity to expand our impact, preserve our historic home, and ensure future generations experience the transformative education our families treasure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WSMS is expanding our fundraising, WSMS Gives, to incorporate the launch of the Growth Campaign. WSMS Gives now encompasses two complementary fundraising efforts working in tandem: Annual Giving and the newly launched Growth Campaign. We\u2019re growing together to raise $14 million over five years &#8212; $4 million through Annual Giving and $10 million through the Growth Campaign. Annual Giving supports the gap in our yearly operating budget, and the Growth Campaign allows us to make transformational investments in our future. This dual approach ensures we can maintain the excellence of our daily operations while investing in our school\u2019s future through essential building improvements, expanded financial aid, and enhanced professional development<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m682oe-3d411aed8651fed5235a2219cb900cd4\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-m682oe-3d411aed8651fed5235a2219cb900cd4{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-m682oe-3d411aed8651fed5235a2219cb900cd4 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2z19nnh-7604234ff3d93fd4aef8fafbc88146c4\">\n.avia-section.av-2z19nnh-7604234ff3d93fd4aef8fafbc88146c4{\nbackground-color:#f2f2f2;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-2z19nnh-7604234ff3d93fd4aef8fafbc88146c4 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-fixed container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-11005'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2mpu0al-f46a5af586dc6f640ef9bc1f865f0df0\">\n.flex_column.av-2mpu0al-f46a5af586dc6f640ef9bc1f865f0df0{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2mpu0al-f46a5af586dc6f640ef9bc1f865f0df0 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-9  el_before_av_button_big  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-29aqw1p-7fe0fa13ead087f4bc884dc819e93629\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-29aqw1p-7fe0fa13ead087f4bc884dc819e93629{\nmargin-top:-60px;\nheight:1px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-29aqw1p-7fe0fa13ead087f4bc884dc819e93629 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-10  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1t7g4fx-8323455ce6b91146f659e6a067547ee1\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1t7g4fx-8323455ce6b91146f659e6a067547ee1{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1t7g4fx-8323455ce6b91146f659e6a067547ee1 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1t7g4fx-8323455ce6b91146f659e6a067547ee1 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1t7g4fx-8323455ce6b91146f659e6a067547ee1 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Annual Giving<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mi7l7oqh-12f4399848eade8883bcd0d9b6c8f4d5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><strong>Planting Today = Annual Giving<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Operating Budget Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>$4M over 5 years<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For 60 years,<span class=\"gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong>WSMS has been more than a school<\/strong><span class=\"gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>\u2014 it has been a joyful, nurturing home for our children and families. In our classrooms, children grow in confidence and compassion, and the relationships they form\u2014between teachers, peers, and families\u2014are lifelong and life-shaping.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This remarkable experience is possible only because of <strong>you<\/strong>\u2014our generous and engaged community.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Why We Need Your Help<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a <strong>non-profit independent school<\/strong>, tuition and other revenue cover on average 92%+ of the WSMS operating budget. <strong>Annual Giving closes the gap.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s where <strong>WSMS <em>Gives<\/em><\/strong> <strong>Annual Giving<\/strong> comes in. Your support ensures we can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Budget $1.5 million in annual financial aid for 20% of families;<\/li>\n<li>Offer competitive teacher compensation and professional development to our incredible teachers;<\/li>\n<li>Advance our community-wide DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion &#038; Belonging) initiatives;<\/li>\n<li>Scholarships for WSMS-TEP students <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(West Side Montessori School Teacher Education Program)<\/a>;<\/li>\n<li>Classroom materials<\/li>\n<li>$10,000 annually for diverse, inclusive library books<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Give From Your Heart, Give What You Can<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>WSMS <em>Gives<\/em> Annual Giving<\/strong> includes the following ways to support:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><strong>Annual Fund:<\/strong> Goal: <strong>100% current parent participation<\/strong> each school year. Every gift, large or small, strengthens our school and shows your commitment to WSMS. Runs year-round from July 1st to June 30th annually.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Events:<\/strong>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><strong>Auction<\/strong>: A spring community building celebration and fundraiser.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fall Festival:<\/strong> A welcome back\/to WSMS community building event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As one WSMS parent put it: <em>&#8220;Tuition makes the school good; fundraising makes it great. Tuition is what we have to pay\u2014fundraising is what we love to give.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Every gift matters. Thank you for supporting WSMS and helping our children thrive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_hr  btnGive'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-12j1sil-72ae4b09eb96d914c27266df7e4a1421\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-12j1sil-72ae4b09eb96d914c27266df7e4a1421:hover{\ncolor:white;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a 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class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Growth Campaign<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mbp9xcla-095fabfea1109a72e22fe01b2cfa5115 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Growing Tomorrow = Growth Campaign<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Transformational Larger Investments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>$10M over 5 years<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At West Side Montessori School, community has always been at the heart of who we are. Whether you walked through the doors this morning or decades ago, WSMS has been a place where children and families find belonging, partnership, and community. For the past 60 years, it has been our greatest joy to support families as they begin on their educational journey.<\/p>\n<p>WSMS has consistently strong enrollment with increasing demand for the Twos program. We strive to meet the needs of our community, and we are thrilled to meet this moment with a bold new step: The<span class=\"gmail-Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>Growth Campaign, a <span class=\"gmail_default\">$10 million<\/span>\u00a0investment in our school\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expand<\/strong>: We are expanding to include our youngest learners, infants and toddlers (3 months &#8211; 2.11 years). Our new Infant Toddler Center, located at 212 West 95th Street, opened in September 2025 ($5M).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enhance<\/strong>: We must enhance the physical infrastructure of our cherished historic home at 309 West 92nd Street, which has been the heart of our community and the foundation of our Multi-age Program (3-6 year-olds) for the past 50 years ($3M).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Honor<\/strong>: our Montessori roots by increasing the financial aid program ($1M) and teacher professional development ($1M).<\/p>\n<p>The Growth Campaign is about more than bricks and mortar- -it\u2019s about legacy. Fifty years ago, in 1974, the WSMS community came together to secure our beloved, now 118+ year\u00a0home, at 309 West 92nd Street,\u00a0that has nurtured thousands of children since.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to support:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Multi-year commitment, for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$10,000 = $2,000 per year for 5 years<\/li>\n<li>$50,000 = $10,000 per year for 5 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Naming opportunities available at $50k+<\/p>\n<p>We believe in the power of the early years\u00a0when curiosity blooms, friendships form, and a lifelong love of learning takes root. We will now be there from\u00a0first steps to first friendships.<\/p>\n<p>Help us pay it forward.\u00a0\u00a0Please be a part of this extraordinary moment. Your gift, no matter the size, will help ensure WSMS continues to grow, thrive, and welcome every child with open arms and open hearts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_textblock  btnGive'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mbp9ythc-0585115e7101a6d36c9ff0b180914ed9\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-mbp9ythc-0585115e7101a6d36c9ff0b180914ed9:hover{\ncolor:white;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/host.nxt.blackbaud.com\/donor-form?svcid=tcs&formId=be525352-6ac3-462d-ab01-ee9ed5c26b17&envid=p-rPBgEWrXQUK5oTu0dtfwoA&zone=usa' class='avia-color-theme-color avia-font-color-theme-color avia-button avia-button-fullwidth av-mbp9ythc-0585115e7101a6d36c9ff0b180914ed9 avia-icon_select-no avia-color-theme-color' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Make a Donation to the Growth Campaign Today<\/span><span class='avia_button_background avia-button avia-button-fullwidth avia-color-theme-color-highlight'><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mbpa1vxh-c39deb7970073add36d800a3e4afa87d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Naming opportunities are available. If you wish to make a Leadership Gift, please contact Allison Kohrs,\u00a0Director of Development, at <a href=\"mailto:akohrs@wsmsnyc.org\">akohrs@wsmsnyc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mbp9zkp1-04ba90681fb3fb823fde585a5bc3e034\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-mbp9zkp1-04ba90681fb3fb823fde585a5bc3e034{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-mbp9zkp1-04ba90681fb3fb823fde585a5bc3e034 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2pylea4-433daf52c2b59772c114c8a3f805a710\">\n.avia-section.av-2pylea4-433daf52c2b59772c114c8a3f805a710{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_4'  class='avia-section av-2pylea4-433daf52c2b59772c114c8a3f805a710 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide avia-bg-style-fixed container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-11005'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2pjacbg-f27d001256a09ab27d558b0bd5fa4652\">\n.flex_column.av-2pjacbg-f27d001256a09ab27d558b0bd5fa4652{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2pjacbg-f27d001256a09ab27d558b0bd5fa4652 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-24  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-2n7sq5o-07bea96bd9d9cfdc10af1d0b74d2d3c3 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>WSMS GIVES FUNDRAISING FAQ<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2lru870-f1d496549faf0ff0b90adfb057f1a58b\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-2lru870-f1d496549faf0ff0b90adfb057f1a58b{\nmargin-top:-40px;\nheight:1px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-2lru870-f1d496549faf0ff0b90adfb057f1a58b hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-99cwn0-fd14aca8881444b924960bd8db0af4de\">\n.flex_column.av-99cwn0-fd14aca8881444b924960bd8db0af4de{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-99cwn0-fd14aca8881444b924960bd8db0af4de av_one_half  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><div  class='togglecontainer av-2iqggxo-59498cca43c8e31420a549cbe861e7aa  avia-builder-el-28  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-5bx664-583707c4bfed6a48cf12a45692416bd2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1'>What is WSMS Gives?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>WSMS fundraising has been consolidated into one campaign, WSMS Gives. WSMS Gives has two fundraising initiatives, (1) the <strong>Annual Fund <\/strong>and (2) the <strong>Auction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-3liq98-cf1169015f278d59d3c3686b092449ff'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2'>What are the Annual Fund and Auction?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The <strong>Annual Fund<\/strong> provides an opportunity for the WSMS community to come together to support the school and help fill the gap between revenues and operating expenses. <strong>The goal of the Annual Fund is 100% parent participation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Auction <\/strong>is usually an annual Gala. It is an opportunity for the WSMS community to celebrate together and help raise crucial funds for WSMS Gives. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, in 2020 the Auction took place in April and we could not have a large Gala as in prior years. But nothing stops our WSMS parents and instead parents participated in a highly successful week-long \u201cMagical Spring Event\u201d that included an online auction and an in-person outdoor event. This year we anticipate that the Auction will be similar to last year\u2019s event.<\/p>\n<p>For examples of how these crucial unrestricted funds have been utilized in the past, please see the next FAQ tab \u201cAre there any concrete examples of fundraising dollars being put to use?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-4vv3zg-a5a8513c1254b3b69227a30322944101'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3'>What is the goal of the Annual Fund?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The goal of the Annual Fund is 100% participation by our parent community. Achieving as high a participation percentage as we possibly can builds a strong culture of giving in which everyone shares in the satisfaction of supporting the whole. It also sends a powerful and positive message to prospective families and potential donors that our mission is compelling and worthy of their support. Relying on just a few donors who give large dollar amounts, while the remaining families do not participate, is neither consistent with the spirit of the school nor is it a sustainable strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-7mouos-053924a3c054af3ca54d54b352614e92'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4'>What is the goal of the Auction?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The goal of the Auction is to raise funds for WSMS Gives by bringing the parent community together. No auction would be successful without the generous participation of our parent community. We aim to maximize parent participation whether it be through your time, talents or treasures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-65ahfw-b301f84458ad38d308d4317b455c4c31'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5'>If I give to the Auction, does that count towards my Annual Fund participation?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No, only gifts to the Annual Fund count towards our goal of 100% participation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2qf9bw-54150883b6db84c6f4acd20439c0a520'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6'>Are there any concrete examples of fundraising dollars being put to use?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>More than $1.2 million in financial aid is awarded to WSMS families annually, so that between 20-25% of families have financial assistance.<\/li>\n<li>Hiring Martha Haakmat, an expert consultant and educator, to a multi-year Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) initiative to engage WSMS parents, teachers, administrators and board members in the important work of advancing equity in early childhood education.<\/li>\n<li>$12,000 of books purchased annually (ongoing).<\/li>\n<li>Annual stipends to teachers who are working towards a Master\u2019s degree in Early Childhood Education (ongoing).<\/li>\n<li>Installation of MERV rated air filters to all classrooms and common areas in 2020.<\/li>\n<li>Gym conversion into two beautiful classrooms during the 2020-2021 school year.<\/li>\n<li>The design and installation of a new traverse climbing wall in our gym in 2019.<\/li>\n<li>Expanding our home to include beautiful renovated classroom space at 302 West 91st Street for our Twos Program in 2018.<\/li>\n<li>Beginning a scholarship program for WSMS-TEP (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsmsnyc.org\/teachereducation\">West Side Montessori School Teacher Education Program<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Enhancing parent education with the addition of a monthly speaker series, beginning in 2017.<\/li>\n<li>Hiring an occupational therapist to work in classrooms with teachers, beginning in 2017*<\/li>\n<li>Formation of the faculty Diversity Council in 2017, including the hiring of a diversity practitioner.<\/li>\n<li>Powerful Interactions coaching for teachers with Judy Jablon, beginning in 2016*.<\/li>\n<li>The comprehensive renovation of the gym in 2015.<\/li>\n<li>Hiring an expert on Dual Language Learners in 2015, who is working with teachers to enhance their support of children whose family language is other than English*.<\/li>\n<li>The Kindness Curriculum that was designed and launched by former WSMS teacher Cara Zelas in 2015*.<\/li>\n<li>A series of workshops in partnership with the Network for Schools that Heal that teachers attended in 2014*.<\/li>\n<li>Hiring a nutritionist who created healthy snack and meal options for WSMS children in 2013*.<\/li>\n<li>New open-ended gym equipment installed in 2013.<\/li>\n<li>The creation of our new Parents Room\/Library in 2011.<\/li>\n<li>The installation of new Snug Play equipment in our rooftop play space in 2011.<\/li>\n<li>The creation of a faculty incentive program for excellence in teaching in 2011.<\/li>\n<li>Hiring a music specialist working with teachers to expand their repertoires in 2010*.<\/li>\n<li>The \u201cgreen\u201d renovation of our eight classrooms and our kitchen in 2009.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*As a result of the Annual Fund-supported Visiting Scholar Program that was launched in 2009<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2naaz0-4dbefb51852357c76d3a753f8433fd4e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7'>Is there a minimum dollar amount that I am required to give?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>There is no minimum contribution that is required from anyone. In fact, the motto of WSMS Gives is <strong>Give from the Heart, Give What You Can<\/strong>. The warmth and generosity of the WSMS community is a defining characteristic of our school. We are profoundly grateful for the wellspring of support we have received from our current and alumni families, grandparents, friends, trustees, faculty, and staff. Whatever form this support takes \u2014 monetary donations, gifts in kind, contributions of time and talent \u2014 each gift, each donor, and each volunteer is vital in helping us to sustain and enhance the exceptional level of education that we offer our students.<\/p>\n<p>All contributions to the Annual Fund are fully tax deductible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-g60e4-ed77d038c9fb417dc137a485f2a585af'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8'>Children at WSMS pay substantial tuition to study here. Why does the school need to solicit contributions for WSMS Gives?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Like all non-profit independent schools, we depend on a combination of tuition revenue, interest income on reserve funds, and charitable gifts from parents, alumni, and friends to support our ongoing operations and our priorities. We also benefit from revenue generated through our Teacher Education Program (TEP). None of these sources alone would be sufficient to deliver the quality of early childhood education that WSMS is known for, while also ensuring the longer-term stability of the school as an institution.<\/p>\n<p>A WSMS parent put it well by saying, \u201cThe tuition makes the school as good as it has been, while fundraising helps the school to achieve something even greater; tuition is what we \u2018have to pay,\u2019 but the fundraising represents what we love to contribute.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-26l3gc-b7faa990ed1df90baecee3bff8b2f24a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9'>How can I contribute to WSMS Gives Annual Fund?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>There are many ways you can make your contribution:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Credit Cards\/ACH Bank Account: <\/strong>Please donate online at\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/givingform\">wsmsnyc.org\/givingform<\/a>; WSMS utilizes Moonclerk to process credit card payments and Moonclerk &#038; Plaid to process ACH payments via a bank account. Plaid acts as a verification system that Moonclerk uses to streamline the ACH payment process and almost all banks participate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal Checks: <\/strong>Please make your check payable to &#8220;West Side Montessori School&#8221; and indicate on the envelope that it is a donation. Send your check by mail or drop it off during dismissal or arrival.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pledges for Future Gifts: <\/strong>You may make a pledge for a future donation by emailing <a href=\"mailto:wsmsgives@wsmsnyc.org\">wsmsgives@wsmsnyc.org<\/a>. Please note that all pledges must be completed by June 30 to be included in the Annual Report of Giving for the current year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gifts of Securities<\/strong>: Please <a href=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WSMS-Securities-Transfer-Request_-3.pdf\">click here<\/a> for specific instructions and consult your tax advisor for information about potential tax advantages to you. Contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:wsmsgives@wsmsnyc.org\">wsmsgives@wsmsnyc.org<\/a> if you need assistance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Corporate Matching Program<\/strong>: Many employers will match monetary contributions made by their employees to eligible non-profit organizations. WSMS is one of those organizations. In order to find out whether your employer has such a matching program in place, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/matchinggifts.com\/wsmsnyc\">matchinggifts.com\/wsmsnyc<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>All contributions are fully tax deductible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-26l3gc-2-b9e49071f987a8a62e36459403d92c82'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10'>Is there a preferred time to give during the year?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We welcome contributions at any time of the year. However, for planning purposes, it is preferable that we receive funds as early in the school year as possible. It is also important to note that the fiscal year-end (as well as the school year-end) at WSMS is June 30th, not December 31st.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7bujrg-7d07597dba5b77f312fb5f031b91c655\">\n.flex_column.av-7bujrg-7d07597dba5b77f312fb5f031b91c655{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-7bujrg-7d07597dba5b77f312fb5f031b91c655 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p><div  class='avia-slideshow av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0 avia-slideshow-no scaling av_slideshow avia-slide-slider  avia-builder-el-30  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-autoplay av-loop-endless av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied avia-slideshow-2' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;endless&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 88.879598662207%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__0  slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__0 avia-caption'><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><div class='avia-caption-content '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>The design and installation of a new traverse climbing wall in our gym in 2019<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-9551 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-9551\"  src=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/unnamed-1.jpg\" width=\"1196\" height=\"1063\" title='unnamed (1)' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/unnamed-1.jpg 1196w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/unnamed-1-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/unnamed-1-1030x915.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/unnamed-1-768x683.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/unnamed-1-705x627.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1196px) 100vw, 1196px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__1  slide-2 slide-even'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__1 avia-caption'><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><div class='avia-caption-content '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>Expanding our home to include beautiful renovated classroom space at 302 West 91st Street for our Twos Program in 2018<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-6276 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-6276\"  src=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/302-Classrooms-8-1.jpg\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" title='302 Classrooms-8 (1)' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/302-Classrooms-8-1.jpg 1620w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/302-Classrooms-8-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/302-Classrooms-8-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/302-Classrooms-8-1-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/302-Classrooms-8-1-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/302-Classrooms-8-1-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/302-Classrooms-8-1-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__2  slide-3 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__2 avia-caption'><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><div class='avia-caption-content '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>Providing guitar lessons for teachers to expand their repertoires in 2016<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-6286 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-6286\"  src=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-29-at-1.11.17-PM.png\" width=\"1125\" height=\"748\" title='Music' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-29-at-1.11.17-PM.png 1125w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-29-at-1.11.17-PM-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-29-at-1.11.17-PM-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-29-at-1.11.17-PM-1030x685.png 1030w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-29-at-1.11.17-PM-705x469.png 705w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-29-at-1.11.17-PM-450x299.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__3  slide-4 slide-even'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__3 avia-caption'><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><div class='avia-caption-content '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>The comprehensive renovation of the gym in 2015<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-4520 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4520\"  src=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support02.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"895\" title='support02' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support02.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support02-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support02-768x687.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support02-705x631.jpg 705w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support02-450x403.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__4  slide-5 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__4 avia-caption'><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><div class='avia-caption-content '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>Hiring an expert on Dual Language Learners in 2015 who is working with teachers to enhance their support of children whose family language is other than English<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-4521 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4521\"  src=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support03.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"895\" title='support03' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support03.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support03-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support03-768x687.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support03-705x631.jpg 705w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support03-450x403.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__5  slide-6 slide-even'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__5 avia-caption'><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><div class='avia-caption-content '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>The Kindness Curriculum that was designed and launched by former WSMS teacher Cara Zelas in 2015<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-4522 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4522\"  src=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support04.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"895\" title='support04' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support04.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support04-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support04-768x687.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support04-705x631.jpg 705w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support04-450x403.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__6  slide-7 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__6 avia-caption'><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><div class='avia-caption-content '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>A series of workshops in partnership with the Network for Schools that Heal that teachers attended in 2014<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-4523 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4523\"  src=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support05.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"895\" title='support05' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support05.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support05-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support05-768x687.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support05-705x631.jpg 705w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support05-450x403.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__7  slide-8 slide-even'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__7 avia-caption'><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><div class='avia-caption-content '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>Hiring a nutritionist who created healthy snack and meal options for WSMS children in 2013<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-4524 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4524\"  src=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support06.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"895\" title='support06' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support06.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support06-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support06-768x687.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support06-705x631.jpg 705w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support06-450x403.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__8  slide-9 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__8 avia-caption'><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><div class='avia-caption-content '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>The creation of our new Parents Room\/Library in 2011<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-4525 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4525\"  src=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support07.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"895\" title='support07' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support07.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support07-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support07-768x687.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support07-705x631.jpg 705w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support07-450x403.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__9  slide-10 slide-even'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__9 avia-caption'><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><div class='avia-caption-content '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>The installation of new Snug Play equipment in our rooftop play space in 2011<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-4526 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4526\"  src=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support08.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"895\" title='support08' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support08.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support08-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support08-768x687.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support08-705x631.jpg 705w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support08-450x403.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__10  slide-11 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__10 avia-caption'><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><div class='avia-caption-content '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>The creation of a faculty incentive program for excellence in teaching in 2011<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-4527 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4527\"  src=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support09.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"895\" title='support09' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support09.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support09-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support09-768x687.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support09-705x631.jpg 705w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support09-450x403.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__11  slide-12 slide-even'><div data-rel='slideshow-2' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-75oxd8-901ff753dc2f86380f1b5ecccf3b6dd0__11 avia-caption'><div class=\"avia-inner-caption\"><div class='avia-caption-content '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>The \u201cgreen\u201d renovation of our eight classrooms and our kitchen in 2009<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-4528 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4528\"  src=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support10.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"895\" title='support10' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support10.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/support10-300x269.jpg 300w, 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id=\"style-css-av-1djpp4s-4d426bf684ee74de3bfa09a86310126f\">\n.avia-section.av-1djpp4s-4d426bf684ee74de3bfa09a86310126f{\nbackground-color:#f2f2f2;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_5'  class='avia-section av-1djpp4s-4d426bf684ee74de3bfa09a86310126f main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-11005'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1bs3qv0-5edcab21eed30cb5789130fdd6a71399 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>THE FOUNDERS FUND FOR FINANCIAL AID<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1a6gk2k-20a0a10d1c36a6239ccac5c50b056912\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1a6gk2k-20a0a10d1c36a6239ccac5c50b056912{\nmargin-top:0px;\nheight:1px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1a6gk2k-20a0a10d1c36a6239ccac5c50b056912 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-17b74ws-cfdd9d8a19e9485005df607bfa7bacd2\">\n.flex_column.av-17b74ws-cfdd9d8a19e9485005df607bfa7bacd2{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-17b74ws-cfdd9d8a19e9485005df607bfa7bacd2 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/founders.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/founders-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/founders-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/founders-705x317.jpg 705w, https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/founders-450x203.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-14fnn3g-9251c769642de0cdfaf58202b1ecdc7f\">\n.flex_column.av-14fnn3g-9251c769642de0cdfaf58202b1ecdc7f{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-14fnn3g-9251c769642de0cdfaf58202b1ecdc7f av_one_half  avia-builder-el-39  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-12oqzbg-b6e0ec7da71951384619a302c0fc234b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Inspired by the outpouring of generosity on the part of the WSMS community in celebration of our 50th anniversary, the West Side Montessori School Board of Trustees established our first-ever endowed fund with an initial allocation of $1,000,000 from 50th anniversary fundraising and reserve funds. The endowment was named the Founders Fund for Financial Aid in honor of the five founding families who made economic, social, and cultural diversity a key element in the school\u2019s mission. Since our inception in 1963, WSMS has provided one out of every five students with financial assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-10803vw-1-31f5674149fe6b9ff9fc41c542ab1dd7-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-41  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  btnGive'><a href='https:\/\/app.moonclerk.com\/pay\/5sgc1tvk80t9' class='avia-button av-10803vw-1-31f5674149fe6b9ff9fc41c542ab1dd7 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >DONATE TO THE FOUNDERS FUND<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-xlk470-68ff1294c182e8c8bd9d112d9dd79479\">\n.avia-section.av-xlk470-68ff1294c182e8c8bd9d112d9dd79479{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_6'  class='avia-section av-xlk470-68ff1294c182e8c8bd9d112d9dd79479 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-42  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-11005'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-vt5vek-b78e2565a9668ffb75f32e37676a569a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>MATCHING GIFTS<\/h2>\n<p>Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees. 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Please note that all pledges must be completed by June 30 to be included in the Annual Report of Giving for the current year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2lwkuk-7bd51e05f1de8651faaa479eed0aa5a0'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12'>Gifts of Securities<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Please <a href=\"https:\/\/wsmsnyc.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WSMS-Securities-Transfer-Request_-3.pdf\">click here<\/a> for specific instructions and consult your tax advisor for information about potential tax advantages to you. <strong>Please notify the school in advance when donating stock at <a href=\"mailto:wsmsgives@wsmsnyc.org\">wsmsgives@wsmsnyc.org<\/a><\/strong>, and reach out if you need assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-45etks-c4e0239895eee36a90e7502d20d90454'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13'>Planned Giving<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>With planned giving, you can play a vital and lasting role in the future of our school while improving your own financial and tax situation. Planned gifts are a viable and attractive option for everyone because, depending on how your gift is structured, it can mean no cost to you during your lifetime, or guaranteed lifetime income for you, as well as long-term support for WSMS. In other words, planned gifts make it possible for you to give to WSMS without affecting your current cash flow and financial planning.<\/p>\n<p>Individuals may make a planned gift to WSMS through bequests, retirement plans, charitable trusts, life insurance, real estate, or other means, all of which carry tax benefits to you. Your support will ensure the unparalleled education WSMS offers for future generations.<\/p>\n<p>We are happy to explain the many options available to you and to work with you to develop a strategy for planned giving. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:wsmsgives@wsmsnyc.org\">wsmsgives@wsmsnyc.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-30xzl8-8edb88f80dd472ca6ed14182e40821f5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-14' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-14'>Grants from Private Foundations<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-14' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Please contact <a href=\"mailto:wsmsgives@wsmsnyc.org\">wsmsgives@wsmsnyc.org<\/a> to discuss this option.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-awae3g-bb34da89306aaaab3cea24c543c260cb'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-15' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-15'>Volunteer<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-15' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We are in awe of the amount of time, talent, and goodwill bestowed so freely by our parent community. The PA co-presidents set the tone by assembling an energetic, creative, and hardworking group of committee chairs and class representatives. 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