Palmer Trinity School

37 F A L L / W I N T E R 2 0 1 6 A N N UA L R EP ORT CASH GIF TS e School gratefully accepts checks and major credit cards including VISA, MasterCard, and American Express. To donate online, please visit www.palmertrinity.org/giving SECURITIES Appreciated securities are a form of assets used to make charitable gifts. CORPOR ATE M ATCHING GIF TS As an employee benefit, more than 550 American corporations match their staffs' philanthropic contributions, allowing employees to double or triple their dollars. To see if your gift qualifies for a match, please visit www.palmertrinity.org/match and/or contact your company's human resources department. All gifts are tax-deductible and support a broad range of current use operations. WAY S T O G I V E SU M M A RY OF GI V I NG From the Development Office Dear Families and Friends of Palmer Trinity School, e 2015-2016 fiscal year was a historic year for Palmer Trinity School and its fundraising efforts. anks to the generosity of our community — Past and Present Trustees, Faculty and Staff, Past and Present Parents, Alumni, Grandparents, and Friends — the Annual Fund reached milestones in both participation (81%) and money raised ($870,000). at is up from 76% and $690,000 the prior year. Our unique and special events — the Sandy Golf and Tennis Tournament and the International Festival — were also great fundraisers and fun-raisers. So what ingredients went into making this year so special? Like anything else, you start at the top and there you will find the strong leadership of our Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Board, Michael Baiamonte and our Head of School, Patrick Roberts. Another key component is parent and alumni volunteers that help do much of the heavy lifting by giving generously of their time. Finally, our colleagues who go above and beyond their job description because of their love for the School. Besides providing you the financial highlights, the Annual Report allows us one more opportunity for us to say thank you for your financial support and all that your generosity makes possible. You should be proud that your gifts are helping make Palmer Trinity School one of the finest independent schools in the country. Sincerely, Juan Gomez Director of Development OU R M ISSION A N D VA LU E S Palmer Trinity School's Guiding Principles Our school community reflects the pride of shared purpose and love of learning in a values-based environment, where each child is respected for his or her uniqueness: Spirituality — We respect the sacred and honor each individual as created in the image of God. Learning — We cultivate curiosity, creativity, innovation, and scholarship as the foundation of intellectual growth. Dedication — We maintain excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. Community — We promote collegial relationships between students, faculty, staff, and parents. Service — We encourage vision, initiative, and leadership in serving each other, the greater community, and the world. Honor — We recognize the importance of leading lives of conscience and integrity. Respect — We practice compassion, understanding, and respect the dignity of each human being. Diversity — We embrace differences among individuals while celebrating our common humanity. Balance — We honor the unity of mind, body and spirit. PL E A SE NOT E Palmer Trinity School has made every attempt to recognize all who have contributed between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016. We apologize if we inadvertently omitted or incorrectly acknowledged your gift. Please advise us of any corrections by contacting Rachele Huelsman, Director of Annual Giving, at (302) 969-4210 or rhuelsman@palmertrinity.org.

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