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Book of Gratitude
2018-2019
2019-2020 Admissions Profile
536
Total number Total number of students by division:
130 109
of students enrolled:
ECE Middle School
252 284 161
Total Total
number
of boys:
number
of girls: Elementary 136 High School
Acceptance rate: Total number of new students:
81% 130
Retention rate: Percentage of Students
Receiving Financial Aid
92%
Excludes transitional grades 21%
Median % per NAIS: 25%
*As of October 1, 2019
Ethnic Diversity Geographic Diversity
Caucasian 44% Latino/Hispanic 5% Morgan Hill 55.5% Milpitas 0.2%
Multiracial 20% Middle Eastern 3% Gilroy 24.4% Campbell 0.2%
Asian 19% Other 3% San Jose 11.9% Los Gatos 0.2%
Decline to identify 5% African American 1% San Martin 4.8% Saratoga 0.2%
Hollister 2.0% Gonzales 0.2%
San Juan Bautista 0.4%
Page 2 Oakwood School
2018-2019 Fundraising Highlights
Oakwood School is building a vibrant philanthropy
A Culture f Giving program that relies on the generosity of time, talent,
and treasure which are invested in the learning
experience of each student. Our school is growing
in new ways and our community is a vital part of
this growth.
Oakwood received Thank you to our PSA who helped to facilitate
1,143 over 100 special events, activities, field trips,
Individual Donations and meetings for parents, teachers, and students!
216 gifts 74% increase
in 2018-2019 in # of gifts over 2017-2018
first
were from
time donors 123 Students
completed 100 %
Thanks & Giving Celebration 8,540 Faculty Board of
Community & Staff Trustees
Service Hours participation participation
171 Feast Bins
for Community Solutions 210 Students competed in
(a new record!)
10 Sports on 26 Teams
33 families were members of
1,279 Books the Leadership Circle
for El Toro Club House
(gifts of $2,500 and above) Students performed in
over35 Oakwood
73 donors giving 53% of donors increased Productions
every year for 5+ years their FY19 giving over FY18
& Concerts
Book of Gratitude 2018-2019 Page 3
Dear Oakwood Family,
Thank you very much for the role you played in volunteering for classroom
making 2018-2019 another wonderful year at activities, and spreading
Oakwood School. It was a banner year for so positive words about the
many reasons, and celebrating the school’s 20th Oakwood experience.
Anniversary was certainly a highlight. For those You have each made an
of you who were here last year, I hope your children invaluable contribution to
have fond memories. And if you are new this year, our school.
we are already on our way to making new, lasting As you peruse this publication, I hope you feel the
memories, most notably the incredible additions deep gratitude we have for each of you and the many
to our campus. How grateful I am for the ways you have chosen to support Oakwood School.
generosity of the Oakwood families, as the report It is more than simply a list of people who have given
that follows demonstrates. their time, talent, and treasure to Oakwood. It is a
You will see that participation was up, and that our remarkable volume of thanks and a testament to our
Spreading Our Roots campaign in support of our community’s enduring generosity of spirit.
campus expansion, which will continue this school Warmly,
year, was met with much success. In addition to
financial gifts, so many of you have given the gift
of your time. I have witnessed countless volunteer
hours unselfishly donated to support our mission Michelle R. Helvey
in so many ways: investing time at PSA events, Head of School
Dear Oakwood Community,
The 2018-2019 school year represented an amazing participation in our many
period of growth at Oakwood School. As we reflected fundraising efforts are just
on our past and looked ahead to our future, we some of the many testaments
witnessed change at every turn. With the launch of to the strength, commitment,
Spreading Our Roots, we cemented our path for the and devotion of our Oakwood
coming years, and there was no better representation family. It is the investment of
of this forward momentum than the ongoing Campus time, energy, and resources
Expansion Project. Throughout the year the foundation of our faculty, staff, parents,
for our future in expanded music, performing, alumni, board members,
visual, and digital arts offerings and an even more grandparents, alumni parents, and friends who define
robust athletics program was laid, and the incredible the Oakwood experience for our students and ensure
steel structures grew out of the ground. Today, visitors the same for future generations.
take note of the Liberal Arts Center’s impressive lobby
Thank you for making Oakwood School a place we can
and theatre, and we are prepared for the final touches
all call home. We cannot thank you enough for your
and dedication ceremony for the Upper School
ongoing support and the difference you continue to
Athletic Center. This project truly highlights the
make in the lives of our community.
importance of enhanced education to our whole
child approach and preserves the legacy that previous Warmly,
Oakwood families set forth for our community.
To move us forward, it takes the entire community.
The many parents volunteering in every capacity across Melissa Barrow
campus, alumni engaging in their reunions, and Director of Development
Page 4 Oakwood School
Class of 2019 Graduates
54
# of college and university scholarships
and awards offered upon acceptance to the
28 Oakwood High School 2019 graduates:
Oakwood’s Class of 2019 SAT average:
1310
National average College Board defined
composite excellent SAT score
SAT score for 2019: (90%):
1060 1340
97
# of Honor Cords
awarded at
graduation:
Book of Gratitude 2018-2019 Page 5
2018-2019 Fundraising Overview
We began the 2018-2019 with the launch of
Oakwood’s first capital campaign, Spreading Our 2018-2019 Fundraising Totals
Roots. To support the need to expand our campus
footprint and the academic, arts, and athletics Total FY19
offerings we provide our students both current Giving
and future, Oakwood began construction on $702,338
the Liberal Arts Center and Upper School
Athletic Center. Our fundraising efforts were
geared toward the Campus Fund and the successful
completion of these spaces in time for the 2019-
2020 school year, and thanks to your support, this
dream became a reality.
The results to the right came from the partnership Spreading
of our Oakwood community—comprised of Our Roots
parents, students, faculty, staff, grandparents, Campaign
alumni, and friends. An impressive number of you $344,061
donated philanthropically this year, and did so in
an exceptional way.
Fund Run Roaring
In 2018-2019, Oakwood’s incredibly generous 20th
donors gave a total of $702,338 including $202,057 Auction
campaign commitments—a significant and $156,220
historic record for our school. We cannot thank
you enough for this generosity, and hope you will
partner with us again this school year in the same
giving spirit and embrace all that Oakwood’s
future has in store for our community.
Upper School Athletic Center, Liberal Arts Center, August 2019 Oakwood School Campus, August 2019
August 2019
Page 6 Oakwood School
2018-2019 Donors
You Make a Difference
We extend our sincere thanks for the many ways you supported Oakwood School in 2018-2019. Whether you
were an Auction underwriter, contributed to the Fund Run, supported the Spreading Our Roots efforts, or gave
of your time within the school—we are sincerely grateful. Because of donors and volunteers like you, we are
able to live our mission every day.
Every year Oakwood supporters join together to help advance the mission of the school. Your immense
generosity has an immediate and lasting impact on the lives of our students.
Thank you to the entire Oakwood community who helped make our 2018-2019 fundraising efforts a
great success.
H F T
Head’s Circle Founders’ Circle Trustees’ Circle
$25,000 and Above $10,000 to $24,999 $5,000 to $9,999
Bill and Heather Christopher Stephen and Helen Holter Steve and Erin Atkinson
Ted and Michelle Helvey Deron and Lisa Jackson Charles and Margaret Burback
Pat and Heather Lord Shachar and Emily Shem-Tov Giacalone Family
Vic and Carolyn Riches Steve and Lilly Weissinger Ron and Wendy Gong
Ed and Julie Sattler Xianjin Yang Larry and Lori Kent
John and Kim Thornton Amir and Wajeeha Khan
Jeff Ota and Stephanie Neustadter
Noah and Heather Price
Leonard✝ and Stephanie Procker
The Betty R. & Ralph Sheffer Foundation
Ram and Geetha Varma
P S
Patrons’ Circle Spirit Club
$2,500 to $4,999 $1,000 - $2,499
Derek and Angie Banks Tom and Renee Afflixio Erik and Vanet Murawsky
Raymond and Sarah Blanchard Ted Chin and Helen Rhee James and Kirstin Nagy
Brandon and Tere Casey Patrick and Alison Comerford Michael and Cary Neunzig
Ryan and Melissa Goulart Patty Crone Ian and Christina Nyquist
Michael and Lacy Gutierrez Mandeep and Parveen Dhillon Garth and Kathy Pickett
Steve and Sandra Lowe John and Anna Gorski Jozef and Barbara Plata
Ferdinand and Kathy Manalili Jennifer Hagen Andrew and Mary Prunicki
Peter and Laura Moosman Charles and Marilyn Hansen Torsten and Angela Reinert
Rodney and Karen Park Kevin and Joan Hayden Karen Richardson
Steve and Gail Potter Cameron and Mckenzie Helvey Tom and Diane Selby
Dennis and Pat Riches Michael ’09 and Annie Helvey Gordon and Christine Shales
Chris and Melissa Sorci William and Grace Helvey Michael and Hanane Stanghellini
Mark and Elizabeth Striebeck Rob and Lindsay Hessling Ryoji Watanabe and Lily Li
Subramaniam Vinod and Renoo Nathan Kameron and Joy Khojasteh Joe and Viridiana Velasco
Joe Zhao and Angela Chen John and Millette Litzinger Joseph and Tanaya Williams
Michael and Dawn Lyle Xinjiong Xu and Annie Ni
John and Shaneen Monaco
✝Deceased
The following pages contain the names of those whose gifts were received during the fiscal year July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. Every
effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information. If you have been incorrectly listed or omitted, please accept our
apologies. Please notify the Development Office at giving@oakwoodway.org with any questions or concerns.
Book of Gratitude 2018-2019 Page 7
2018-2019 Donors (continued)
H
Hawk Club
Up to $999
Anonymous Jim and Christine Carrillo Christopher and Vicky Foland
Mitchell and Kathy Abbey Mark and Judy Cash James and Janine Forman
Issac and Jayme Abernethy Steve Caspary and Robin Millard Melany Forsgren
Mark and Kristine Acquistapace Poppy Ceaser Dave and Kelli Frazer
Royce Agustin Jason and Wendy Chamberlain Lauren Frazer
Diane Aiello Jim Chapman and Brenda Black Linda Frazer
Michael Aken Thomas Chen Michael and Ethyn Frugoli
Khaled and Karen Aldada Ryan and Megan Christian Richard and Tiffany Fuller
Carlos Garcia Alvarado and Johnna Jason and Silvia Christopher Mike Gallagher
Lee-Garcia Nicholas and Stacy Cintas Nancy Gallo
Jim Angelopoulos George Cintas Francisco Garcia
David and Monique Anthus Danielle Cipolla Jessica Garcia-Kohl
Ygal and Anna Arbel Gene and Penny Ciraulo Dave and Julianne Garnett
Daniel and Laurie Armino Ian and Alisa Clawson Alberto and Jennifer Gastelum
Geoffrey and Karen Arnold Marsha Clawson Eric and Melissa Gerber
Karen Astrachan Kamuela Cobb-Adams Catalin and Elena Gidea
Gregory Austin and Julie Lyon Jordan and Samantha Cole Harmandeep Gill and Poonam
Karen Azevedo Doug and Penny Conn Dhaliwal
Kirk B Shirley Cook Kathy Giordano
Rashid and Marjan Bahrainy Megan Cook Tracey Givens
Brinda Balagopal and Kanchan Dilip Bruce Coons Jim Gleuck
David Bandy Daniel Cote and Karin Reak Michelle Goldman
Lauren Barber Tess Cote Todd and Mirka Gomes
Chris and Melissa Barrow Jay Couch and Myrna Robles Couch Brandon and Jenine Greenley
Paul and Stephanie Barton Victor and Tamila D’Elia Ken and Julie Greenley
Ben and Sara Bascom Eric Dahlin Maciej and Mara Gudrymowicz
Vishal Bathija and Rina Sutaria Matt Dahlin Leticia Guizar
Danny and Maria Bautista Shahrokh and Ramak Daijavad James Guthrie
Matthew and Stephanie Behan Prasanta Dash and Jayashree Mishra Paul and Sabina Gutierrez
Kevin and Misty Beilmann Dantley and Courtney Davis Katie Gutierrez
Jen Bell Katie Davis Lisa Ha
Ron Belliveau Anton and Theresa Davydov David and Charlotte Hamilton
Richard Benedict Sheryl de Bree Brad and Michelle Hannula
Sam and Lauren Benedict Tom Deckowski and Claudia Tseng John Hansen
Caryn Bergquist Judith Dekker Jay and Cami Hanson
Diane Berney Anthony and Ursula DeShaw Eric Hansotte and Luna DeCurtis
Isaac Berniker Corinna Diener Marisa Hare
Ben and Staci Betancourt Richard and Gin Dietz Maury and Rachelle Harwood
Travis and Colleen Blanchard Christy Donahue B. Hatch
Laura Blotter Diana Doughty Keith Hayden
Philip and Jacqueline Bogosian Stephanie Chew Douglas Steven Helvey
Nelson and Evelyn Bornasal Mark Dover Trevor and Jessica Hendrickson
Carl and Diana Borsody Eli Drabman Thomas and Joleen Hensley
Chris and Nicole Bosso Stephane and Jill Drouin Darlene Hensley
Ronald and Melissa Bowers Kathy Durrant Melissa Hensley
Crystal Brandhorst Barbara Durwood Amanda Hernandez
William and Kathie Briggs Chad and Joy Dvorak Patricia Hernandez
Don Britton Philip and Kelli Elizondo Rob and Lindsay Hessling
Todd and Cathy Broch Mike Elwell Charles Hicklin
Brian and Dana Bruning James and Vanessa Erickson Daniel and Kristina Hicklin
Ken and Cindy Buciak David and Ana Fajnor Amanda Hobbs
Karen Burback Chris and Karla Fenton Rudy and Dawn Hofmeister
Derek and Lorraine Burgstrom Bryan and Stephanie Fernandez Randy Huang and Huitzu Chiu
Sean and TaShana Burke Steven and Helen Fieler Robert and Kathryn Huff
Katcha Burnett Richard and Aimee Fiorito Kevin and Jennifer Hwang
Tobyn and Micaela Buschini Richard and Sandy Fiorito Rafael Insignares and Lucia Calonje
Danny Bushart Alan Firpo and Rhinda Bal Stephen and Bella Ireland
Jorge and Rebecca Cabrera Julie Firth Carol Irving
Tracy and Melissa Call Kelsi Flatland Keith Isozaki
Lesley Call Chris and Siutaisa Fleizach Holly Jankiewicz
Mary Cambria and Adam Lyon Damon and Carla Focaracci Kimberly and David Jarvis
Page 8 Oakwood School
Hawk Club Up to $999 (continued)
Robert and Rosanna Jenks
Christopher and Stacy Jensen
Kort and Cherie Jensen
Dallas and Kimberlee Jensen
Derek and Emily Jensen
Brett and Nicole Johnson
Jonathan Johnson and Jenna Kammann
Nigel Johnson
Rob Johnson and Karen Rowland-
Johnson
Rome Johnson and Jeanne Mickey
Alicia Juarez
Will and Jayme Kabelac
Kevin and Wendy Kaefer Donor Spotlight: Erik and Vanet Murawsky, Parents ’25
Carolyn Kamidoi
Bessy Kanazawa Before coming in as a new Oakwood family in the 2018-2019 school year,
Ryan Kanazawa we did our homework and research before making our decision to enroll,
Mehmetcan and Tugce Karahan but we had also seen firsthand the type of quality, high character young
Theresa Busch Katz and Larry Katz individuals the school has been producing. Now, with our second school
Susan Kazdan
Michael and Gillian Kendall year underway, our family’s expectations have far been exceeded in
Daniel and Jennifer Kim numerous positive ways!
Shawn and Teri Kim
Scott Kindlund The Oakwood staff and student families are extremely welcoming which
Frank and Lisa King creates a comfortable atmosphere while generating an amazing focus-
Karl and Wendy Sue Kissa driven community with the ability to accomplish any goal. The genuine
Diego and Virginia Martinez-Kisso care and dedication by the teachers for their students success is some-
Art and Donna Klingbeil thing we cherish and appreciate. With so many resources and avenues of
Jim Knox support available to the students and their families, we are certain we’ve
Heidi Kobata
Min and Sue Kobata
placed our daughter on the correct path for Middle School success.
Michael Kohl The moment you step foot onto the Oakwood campus, it’s clear that it’s
Soren and Leah Koldewyn
Michiel and Claudia Kouwenhoven more than just a place for our children to learn but a place to get involved,
Elena Kracht participate and support. All while having the pleasure of watching our
Jeffrey Kreulen and Frances Andria students grow into well rounded leaders of our community. No matter
Jim Krieg what the individual interests of a student may be, there will be an
Curren Krishnan immediate sense of belonging while pursuing their passions and elevating
Vince and Ana La Corte their potential to the highest level in this exceptional environment.
Alan and Jennifer Laabs
Kris and Cristina Lambrechts Our daughter, Amber, is excelling in her Middle School career at
Robert Lapso Oakwood. She has met wonderful friends, enjoys her classes and
Jason Lara and Mia Flores
John Lark and Melissa O’Malley
enrichments, and is involved in numerous extracurricular activities that
Philip and Jennifer Laws she wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to participate in at other
Kevin Le and Chi Diep schools. Soccer, track and field, performing arts, and the Junior Theatre
Abraham Leach and Maria Alvarez Festival are just a few activities she has enjoyed while at Oakwood and
Peter and Melia LeCompte we know there is even more on the horizon for her year after year.
Nicholas and Jamie Lee
Gretchen Lee We choose to support Oakwood both through volunteerism and
Laura Leecing philanthropically because of these very opportunities. Without widespread
Dan and Ana Lelescu support from the parent community, Oakwood would be a very different
Jason Leong and Liana Kishi
Paul Lerma and Mary Lineen
place for our children. Our time spent assisting with athletics, community
Debi Lewis events, in the classroom, or on committees enhances everything the school
Xu Li and Hong Shi has to offer, not only for our daughter, but for all of Oakwood’s students,
Rosemary Lowry present and future. Our family is happy to continue investing in a school
John Luce that provides a rich and robust experience for our daughter and hope you
Ralph and Sue Lyle will join us. We’d love to work with anyone interested in finding creative
Christine Macias
ways to give back to this special environment, so please don’t hesitate to
Barb Macias
reach out.
Book of Gratitude 2018-2019 Page 9
2018-2019 Donors (continued) Hawk Club Up to $999 (continued) Francesca MacNaughton Ritesh and Bina Patel Shweta Singh Cesar Madrueno and Yesenia Castillo Steven and Jaime Payne Peggy Smith Kaleigh Mallette Vincente and Jennifer Paz Frank Smith Cathie Mann John and Janine Pelosi Greg Smith Tony and Melissa Marquez Karen Pelosi Gina Smith Candice Martin Roshan Perera and Angela Colford Janice Snyder Jackie Matthews Carlos and Heather Perez Jackie K. Snyder Lynn and Judy Matz Paul and Sandra Perryman Brian and Margo Sparks Chris and Shawna Matz Jeff and Tami Piper Dana Spencer Ken and Cathy McKeever Nick Plante Joseph and Reena Spurrier Raquel McLennan Allen and Deanna Polm Tom Stevenson and Danielle Scatena Emmanuel and Emily Mendoza Claudia Polo Catherine Stevenson Honor Mercer Katelynn Pompa Joe Stevenson Beverly Mercurio Lauren Pond Eric and Jennifer Stilwell Douglas and Melinda Merten Raina Poria ’12 Tyler and Michelle Stocking Bly Mickey Nicholas and Theresa Possley Michael and Linda Stocking Craig and Sue Millard Richard Powell, Jr. Trent and Cheryl Tanaka Charles and Jill Miller Andy and Chanat Praserthdam Akash Tanwas Gretchen Miller Diane Price Diana Tarte Jason and Lori Miller Ed Price Brown Taylor Gervasio and Kristina Minoza Thomas and Kimberly Purtell Yuvaraj Thiagarajan and Mahalakshmi Nicole Minoza Sharon Ransom Yuvaraj Mike and Geneva Mintun John and Cindy Reak Sunny Thompson Lijuan Mo Cristin Reak Erin Thompson Abbas Mohammad Sue Redfern-West Richard Tillema Jyovonne Montosa Betsey Reid Justin and Lisa Titi Hui Sok and Charlynne Moon Dagmar Reinert Larry and Kathy Tom Matthew and Heather Morgan Anthony and Brittany Reitz Sean and Jaime Tompkins Maureen Morris Ruth Revallier Treadwell Family Mike and Michelle Mortensen Eric and Pearl Richardson Ryan and Michele Treffers Luis and Rosa Moya Kenneth Riches Charles Tu and Audrey Tedesco Peter Murawsky Bruce and Lori Riggins Brian Ugie and Christina Briggs Malcolm Myers and Monica Delgado Aaron and Shi Riggins Salvador Velasco John Mylius and Kathy Craig-Mylius James and Kathi Robinson Erik and April Verbeek Mahesh Nagarajan and Kamela Mark Rogers and Joan Hammel Erik and Roberta Vinkhuyzen Hariharan Jose and Elizabeth Rojo Lois VrMeer Mikio Nakade Gilberto and Guadalupe Rojo Robert and Alyssa Wagner Lissa Nakamura Arnaldo and Brenda Roldan Timothy and Irene Walker Alan Nakao Linda Rosser Jonathan Wallace Jane Neilson Kathie Rossi Tesheng Wang and Sujung Kim Matt Neilson Gary Rosyski and Shawna Gordon Scott and Ruth Wang David and Karen Neunzig Tom Rowland Patrick and Kendall Ward Gary Neustadter Arthur Rudin and Susan Braun Theresa Ward Bob and Tiffany Nguyen Johnny and Marjan Sacil Kel Whisner and Adriana San Millan Tuan Nguyen and Cindy Phan Andrea Saenz de Whisner Thanh and Anne Nguyen Amir and Ayda Saffarian Craig and Lynn Whittekiend Tan and Christine Nguyen Neeraj and Bala Sahejpal Joseph and Auxilia William Jeremy Niskala and Stefanie Mortimer Susan Sakai-McClure David and Megan Williams Gerald and Patrice Niskala Jude and Sarah Saleet Richard and Kathryn Williams Katie O’Connor Alex and Veronica Salvatti Richard Williams and Martha Donovan Devin Pace Adam and Christy Samarel Donovan and Tiffany Williams Suzanne Pace Patricia Sandvig Sean and Nisanti Wilmot John and Shelly Paiva Marc Santos William Wilson and Susan Arthur and Julie Pak Fred Scatena, Sr. Cardillo-Wilson John and Lynn Pappa Ryan and Amy Scatena Rosario and Idania Wong Frank and Christine Paradiso Daniel and Christine Schulz Nathan Wong Nick and Ashley Paradiso Donna Segura Charles and Christine Wong Alan Paradiso Ann Sheffer Cody Young Dave Paradiso Fenglei Shi and Jun Li John and Teresa Zazenski Umashankar Parida and Durgarani Kim Shiltz Liang and Jennifer Zhang Mahalik Donovan and Kimberly Shiveley Kyle and Kelly Zibell Chris and Joanne Parise Atul and Suman Singh Jitesh and Kinjal Patel Bhanwar Singh Page 10 Oakwood School
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Corporations, Foundations,
Local Business Support, and
Matching Gifts
A Tool Shed Equipment Masana NYC Portrait Artwork
Rental MC-Elite Basketball
Adventures By The Sea McKahn Family Cellars
Amenah Designs Mooyah
Amgen Foundation Morgan Hill Athletic Club
Amour Nailz Music As Language
Aver Family Vineyards Music In Motion
Bay Area Discovery Museum Napa & Sonoma Valley
Boeschen Vineyards Bike Tours
Burke Williams Noah’s Bar & Bistro
Byington Vineyard & Winery Omescape Donor Spotlight:
Cactus Lounge Boutique Opera San Jose
Calera Winery Orange Theory Fitness Pat and Heather Lord, Parents ’25, ’27
California Passport Tours Paine’s Restaurant For us, philanthropy is a family passion and the chance
California Sports Center Paper Culture
Camp Fashionista PBNJ Boutique to spend time together while giving back to local and
CBRE Physician’s Skin Solutions international causes that mean the most to us. For our
Central Ag Supply LLC Picaboo children, it’s an opportunity to grow their world, experience
Chabot Space & Science Pier 39 cultures, religions, and traditions different than our own
Center Planet Granite
Children’s Discovery Museum Platypus Wine Tours
while also exploring new interests.
Church Creek Cellars Predator’s Archery
Some of our favorite memories have been spent visiting
Clif Family Refined Dermatology
Comedy Sportz Rosso’s Furniture schools around the world, replanting coral reefs, protecting
Country Rose Cafe Rosy’s At The Beach rhinos from poachers, volunteering at the Humane Society
Cozi, Inc San Francisco MOMA of Silicon Valley, and most importantly, bringing our love of
Creasian Cuisine San Jose Giants service back to Oakwood and our school family.
CuriOdyssey School of Rock
Daily Bagel Cafe Segway Santa Cruz Tours The joy we see in the faces of our children and those we
DeRose Vineyards Sicilia In Bocca
Disneyland Resort Silicon Valley Capital Club
meet along the way, while learning about challenges faced by
Drake’s Brewing Company Sonoma Raceway other communities, is a wonderful learning experience for our
Eden Rift Sport Clips daughters. Through volunteering both at Oakwood and in
Edna Valley Vineyard St. George Spirits the broader community, our family benefits from lessons of
Electric Tour Company Stars Hollow Travel
kindness, giving, resilience, and understanding. We see
Escobar Diamonds Strike Brewing Co.
Fairmont San Jose Sushi Ichiban our daughters learning these very lessons as they navigate
Fidelity Charitable Symmetry Designs their time at Oakwood and we’re so blessed they have
Fine Arts Museums of SF Symphony Silicon Valley opportunities to experience excellence in academics,
Fitness Wave NorCal Testarossa Winery athletics, and the arts. The gift of a well-rounded education
Fun Party Supply & Rental The Circle Up Experience
Galileo Camps The Dailey Method - MH is the best thing we can give our children, which is why we
Gilroy Gardens The Grapevine support Oakwood as volunteers and philanthropically.
Glow The Jewel Box Jewelers
Googooli The Table Our investment in the School allows us to be present for
Gott’s Roadside The Walt Disney Family Sophie and Claire, but also means we are actively present
Hi5 Produce Museum for our community—a community that has always been so
HomeGuard Incorporated Thermo Fisher Scientific
welcoming, so generous, so genuinely lovely. A community
Honda of Morgan Hill Third Love
J’aime Skin Spa Thriving Canine that has always been so welcoming, so generous, so
Jonty’s Vietnamese Eatery Tieks genuinely lovely. To us, our donations of money and time
Josephine’s Bakery Tina’s Nails don’t feel like something to be celebrated. But it is easy to
Judd’s Hill Winery Travel Set Go overlook how powerful consistent support can be for a small
Kendra Scott United States Olympic &
La Jolla Shores Hotel Paralympic Foundation school like Oakwood. It is truly our privilege to support
La Vie DanSante Winery Universal Maintenance Oakwood’s fundraising efforts through the Auction, the Fund
Lagunitas Brewing Company Velasco Group Run, the Annual Fund, and the Spreading Our Roots campaign.
L’Aventure Winery Wafelbakker Anderson
Lawson’s Bakery Orthodontics We wholeheartedly believe that Oakwood is a unique and
Lisa Sesnon Personal Training Wagly Pet Campus special place worth preserving for future generations, and
Mama Mia’s Restaurant Woodstock Pizza
we’re happy to be counted among the many people who work
Man Crates X-Treme Kustom Details
Marie Callender’s Young Art Valley Fair hard to help it grow and stay true to its roots so that future
Marine Science Institute generations experience the same benefits.
Book of Gratitude 2018-2019 Page 11A Roaring Good Time!
What a night for Oakwood! One of our school’s most anticipated
events—the Roaring 20th Benefit Dinner Auction—was held on
Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the Granada Theatre. The theme was
“Roaring 20’s” to signify Oakwood’s 20th Annivesary. The room was
abrim with flappers and gangsters coming together to celebrate the
true spirit and generosity of the Oakwood community! Co-chairs
Julianne Garnett and Dawn Lyle led an amazing team with grace and
spirit, all while working tirelessly, ensuring significant success.
With exciting live and silent packages, and a spirited Fund-A-Need
program, all in support of our Campus Fund, we netted $156,220—the
largest amount ever raised at an Oakwood auction and far surpassing
our previous event proceeds! We accomplished all of this while bring-
ing the entire community together for an unforgettable event that has
already been touted as “the best Oakwood auction ever!”
We are grateful to all the parents, staff, grandparents, friends, and
businesses who contributed to the success of this event. Thank you!
Page 12 Oakwood SchoolVolunteer Spotlight: Julianne Garnett, P ’25, ’27, ’31 and Dawn Lyle, P ’27, ’29, ’32
Working together, along with an incredible committee students and staff. Julianne, a professional chef, has
of dedicated parent volunteers and Oakwood staff, to catered amazing events for staff appreciation. Dawn, a
make the Roaring 20th auction a success was wonderful. mechanical engineer, coaches after-school robotics and
It really was an unforgettable evening of friendship and works to augment STEM at Oakwood.
fundraising. It also was not our first foray into
volunteering at Oakwood. Volunteering our personal time and efforts to support
the students, teachers, and staff at our children’s school
Both of us are mom to three kiddos, and we each came is a priority for each of us. We both have served on the
to Oakwood when our eldest child was entering PSA board as division coordinators and chaired or served
kindergarten, our second-born entering preschool, and on the committee of innumerable events. From
our youngest child was an infant in our arms (Julianne individual classroom support, to grade-level activities,
in 2012 and Dawn in 2014). From the time our families to division-specific celebrations, to school-wide events,
became part of the Oakwood family, we’ve stepped up there are so many opportunities to be involved and to
to help however we can, whether that meant signing up help make Oakwood even more awesome. Through
via UpToUs to drop off items for a party or volunteering volunteering, we get the chance to enhance an experience
our time to plan and work at an event. Dawn first started for all the kids (not just our own) and firsthand see and
volunteering at Oakwood by playing phonics games with share in their excitement. Working together with other
kindergarteners in the classroom and reading books to parents has led us to lasting and treasured friendships.
preschoolers during library time. Julianne jumped right Volunteering at Oakwood occupies a large spot in each
in by attending PSA meetings and helping at the big of our hearts and we are grateful for the opportunity to
events. Our professional backgrounds also have helped be able to volunteer for such a bighearted community.
us create and enhance unique experiences for Oakwood’s
Book of Gratitude 2018-2019 Page 132019 Fund Run
The annual Oakwood Fund Run was a big success!
On Friday, April 19, 2019, Oakwood students
embraced the challenge and raised a grand total of
$210,795, which included a generous match.
Thanks to your dedication and generosity,
Oakwood School raised more for this year’s Fund
Run than ever before! Donor Spotlight: Bill and Heather
Christopher, Parents ’32, ’34
We wish to extend our sincerest gratitude to each In the short time we’ve been part of the Oakwood
one of you who donated, posted on social media, community, we’ve seen our daughter’s confidence
shared messages, videos, and photos with your and communication skills thrive. Between the
friends and family, and who were our biggest highly-qualified teachers, small class sizes, and
cheerleaders as we raced to raise $100,000 and personalized curriculum, it’s been a pleasure to watch
unlock the Christopher Family’s generous $100,000 Presley flourish in her first years of school. Her
challenge match donation. dedicated teachers have taken the time to understand
her strengths, challenges, and interests which have
Our thanks also to the many parent volunteers who impacted her educational growth immensely.
made our 2019 Oakwood Fund Run a smashing
For us, Oakwood is more than a school. It is our
success this year. Extra special thanks go to our community, and supporting it in a meaningful way
chairperson, Kristine Acquistapace, who took the each year is a priority for us. We were happy to
lead and created a fun event for all of our students. participate this past year in the form of a $100,000
Without her support and dedicated volunteerism, Challenge Match for the 2019 Fund Run. It made our
this event would not have been as organized or family proud to inspire momentum behind this event
successful as it was. We love to see your smiling and witness so many Oakwood families join us in the
faces on campus and showing our kids what the true important fundraising efforts Oakwood is working
meaning of philanthropy is. You truly make an on as they continue with the campus expansion. In
impact on our school and we are forever grateful! a small school like ours, every family’s participation
truly makes an impact and we were honored to play
We would also like to thank the school’s Fund Run a role this year. The 2019 Fund Run was Oakwood’s
founder, Penny Ciraulo, for 20 years of dedicated most successful ever and we thank all the families
service to Oakwood and congratulate her on her who partnered with us to achieve this result.
retirement. We are immensely grateful for all the We look forward to many more years of continued
time, energy, and love she poured into our school achievements and success during all of our children’s
throughout her years as a teacher and our journeys at Oakwood School.
community development director!
Page 14 Oakwood School2018-2019 Parent Giving by Grade
Kindergarten Tyler and Michelle Stocking
Parent Participation by Grade 80% Participation Justin and Lisa Titi
P Class of 2031
2nd Grade
Derek and Angie Banks
JrK Kevin Beilmann and Misty
79.41% Participation
McNay-Beilmann Class of 2029
K Lonnie and Melissa Bowers Derek and Angie Banks
Jordan and Samantha Cole Ben and Sara Bascom
1 Dan Cote and Karin Reak Ben and Staci Betancourt
Dantley and Courtney Davis Derek and Lorraine Burgstrom
2 Phil and Kelli Elizondo Sean and Tashana Burke
Chris and Karla Fenton Catalin and Elena Gidea
3 Mike and Ethyn Frugoli Harman Gill and Poonam
Dave and Julianne Garnett Dhaliwal
4 Giacalone Family John and Anna Gorski
Maciek Gudrymowicz and Rudy and Dawn Hofmeister
5 Mara Ivan Steve and Helen Holter
Dan and Kristina Hicklin William and Jayme Kabelac
6 Stephen and Bella Ireland Mehmetcan and Tugce Karahan
Elena Kracht Nick and Jamie Lee
7 Kris and Cristina Lambrechts Michael and Dawn Lyle
Cesar Madrueno and Yesenia Emmanuel and Emily Mendoza
8 Castillo Matt and Heather Morgan
Matt and Heather Morgan Mahesh Nagarajan and Kamala
9 James and Kirstin Nagy Hariharan
Julie and Art Pak Mike and Cary Neunzig
10 John and Janine Pelosi Paul and Sandra Perryman
Jeff and Tami Piper Andy and Mary Prunicki
11 Christopher and Ashley Reichow Jay and Kathi Robinson
Jay and Kathi Robinson Adam and Christy Samarel
12 Tyler and Michelle Stocking Shachar and Emily Shem-Tov
Rob and Alyssa Wagner Joe and Viridiana Velasco
Total Participation Charles and Christine Wong Erik and April Verbeek
Rosario and Idania Wong Scott and Ruth Wang
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
David and Megan Williams
1st Grade Joe and Tanaya Williams
90.91% Participation
Preschool Jr. Kindergarten 3rd Grade
Class of 2030
54.35% Participation 66.67% Participation 100% Participation
Class of 2033 Class of 2032 Issac and Jayme Abernethy
Nelson and Evelyn Bornasal Class of 2028
Rashid and Marjan Bahrainy Mark and Kristine Acquistapace Sean and Tashana Burke Dan and Laurie Armino
Paul and Stephanie Barton Matt and Stephanie Behan Alex and Rebecca Cabrera Rashid and Marjan Bahrainy
Vishal Bathija and Rina Sutaria Travis and Colleen Blanchard Ian and Alisa Clawson Ryan and Megan Christian
Sam and Lauren Benedict Bill and Heather Christopher Tom Deckowski and Claudia Tony and Ursula DeShaw
Ben and Staci Betancourt Jason and Sylvia Christopher Tseng Damon and Carla Focaracci
Nicholas and Stacy Cintas Jay Couch and Myrna Robles Bryan and Stephanie Richard and Tiffany Fuller
Jordan and Samantha Cole Couch Fernandez Eric and Melissa Gerber
Jay Couch and Myrna Robles Aeron and Gin Dietz Chris and Siutaisa Fleizach Giacalone Family
Couch Catalin and Elena Gidea Damon and Carla Focaracci Rob and Lindsay Hessling
Phil and Kelli Elizondo Michael and Annie Helvey Melany Forsgren Karl and Wendy Sue Kissa
James and Vanessa Erickson Trevor and Jessica Hendrickson Ryan and Melissa Goulart Vince and Ana La Corte
Carlos Garcia Alvarado and Derek and Emily Jensen Brandon and Jenine Greenley Emmanuel and Emily Mendoza
Johnna Lee-Garcia Rome Johnson and Jeanne Rob and Lindsay Hessling Jeff Ota and Stephanie
Brad and Michelle Hannula Mickey Dallas and Kimberlee Jensen Neustadter
Tom and Joleen Hensley Michael and Dawn Lyle Jeff Kasper and April Greene Nick and Terri Possley
Rob and Lindsay Hessling Chris and Shawna Matz Chris and Shawna Matz Christopher and Ashley
Dan and Kristina Hicklin Jeff Ota and Stephanie John and Shaneen Monaco Reichow
Kris and Cristina Lambrechts Neustadter JT Nguyen and Cindy Phan Aaron and Shi Riggins
Luis and Rosa Moya Ritesh and Bina Patel Nick and Ashley Paradiso Tyler and Michelle Stocking
James and Jennifer Ogawa Andy and Chanat Praserthdam Umashankar Parida and Durga Justin and Lisa Titi
Steve and Jaime Payne Jude and Sarah Saleet Mahalik Rob and Alyssa Wagner
Torsten and Angela Reinert Donovan and Kimberly Shiveley Roshan Perera and Angie Patrick and Kendall Ward
Johnny and Marjan Sacil Charles Tu and Beth Tedesco Colford Ryoji Watanabe and Lily Li
Michael and Amanda Serrano Donovan and Tiffany Williams Carlos and Heather Perez Rosario and Idania Wong
Ryan and Michele Treffers Yuvaraj Thiagarajan and Jozef and Barbara Plata
Joe and Viridiana Velasco Mahalakshmi Yuvaraj Jose and Elizabeth Rojo
Charles and Christine Wong Ayda and Amir Saffarian
John and Teresa Zazenski Adam and Christy Samarel
Kyle and Kelly Zibell
Book of Gratitude 2018-2019 Page 152018-2019 Parent Giving by Grade (continued)
4th Grade Ryan Kanazawa 8th Grade 10th Grade
Frank and Lisa King
80.65% Participation 75.61% Participation 68.97% Participation
Peter and Melia LeCompte
Class of 2027 Paul Lerma and Mary Lineen Class of 2023 Class of 2021
Derek and Angie Banks Pat Lord and Heather Shermer David and Monique Anthus Ygal and Ania Arbel
Crystal Brandhorst Tony and Melissa Marquez Danny and Maria Bautista Carl and Diana Borsody
Steve Caspary and Robin Hui Sok and Charlynne Moon Philip and Jacqueline Bogosian Shahrokh and Ramak
Millard Erik and Vanet Murawsky Todd and Cathy Broch Daijavad
Ian and Alisa Clawson Ian and Christina Nyquist Chad and Joy Dvorak Alan Firpo and Rhinda Bal
Steven and Helen Fieler Devin Pace Rich and Aimee Fiorito Dave and Kelli Frazer
Chris and Siutaisa Fleizach Suzanne Pace Richard and Tiffany Fuller Richard and Tiffany Fuller
Dave and Julianne Garnett Steve and Jaime Payne Michelle Goldman Steve and Helen Holter
Tracey Givens Chris and Melissa Sorci Kevin and Jennifer Hwang Deron and Lisa Jackson
John and Anna Gorski Brian and Margo Sparks Amir and Wajeeha Khan Amir and Wajeeha Khan
Ryan and Melissa Goulart Joe and Reena Spurrier Soren and Leah Koldewyn Shawn and Teri Kim
Brandon and Jenine Greenley Eric and Jennifer Stilwell Curren Krishnan Michiel and Claudia
Dallas and Kimberlee Jensen Tesheng Wang and Sujung Kim Peter and Melia LeCompte Kouwenhoven
Brett and Nicole Johnson Sean and Nisanti Wilmot Dan Lelescu and Ana Lelelscu Mike and Michelle Mortensen
Rob Johnson and Karen Kel Whisner and Adriana San Jason Leong and Liana Kishi Rodney and Karen Park
Rowland-Johnson Millan de Whisner Pat Lord and Heather Shermer Jitesh and Kinjal Patel
Daniel and Jennifer Kim Francesca MacNaughton Andy and Mary Prunicki
Heidi Kobata 7th Grade Ferdinand and Kathy Manalili Ed and Julie Sattler
Alan and Jennifer Laabs Peter and Laura Moosman Sean and Jaime Tompkins
Michael and Dawn Lyle
81.08% Participation Andy and Mary Prunicki Subramaniam Vinod and Renoo
Ian and Christina Nyquist Class of 2024 Betsey Reid Nathan
John and Shelly Paiva Travis and Colleen Blanchard Neeraj and Bala Sahejpal Steve and Lilly Weissinger
Nick and Ashley Paradiso Ray and Sarah Blanchard Atul and Sucheta Singh
Vincente and Jennifer Paz Brian and Margo Sparks
Paul and Sandra Perryman
Chris and Nicole Bosso
Eric and Jennifer Stilwell
11th Grade
Ian and Alisa Clawson
Andy and Chanat Praserthdam Mark and Beth Striebeck 37.50% Participation
Pat and Alison Comerford
Mike and Hanane Stanghellini Prasanta Dash and Jayashree Trent and Cheryl Tanaka Class of 2020
Joe and Tanaya Williams Mishra Subramaniam Vinod and Renoo
Tom and Renee Afflixio
Anton and Theresa Davydov Nathan
Danny and Maria Bautista
Joseph and Auxilia William
5th Grade Tony and Ursula DeShaw
Sean and Nisanti Wilmot
Brian and Dana Bruning
Jim and Janine Forman Ken and Cindy Buciak
61.90% Participation Anson Yang
Todd and Mirka Gomes Ted Chin and Helen Rhee
Class of 2026 Maury and Rachelle Harwood Alberto and Jenn Gastelum
Chris and Nicole Bosso Rafael Insignares and Lucia 9th Grade Jen Hagen
Tracy and Melissa Call Calonje Steven and Sandra Lowe
76.47% Participation
Chad and Joy Dvorak Dallas and Kimberlee Jensen Francesca MacNaughton
Bryan and Stephanie Fernandez Jonathan Johnson and Jenna Class of 2022 Luis and Rosa Moya
Rich and Aimee Fiorito Kammann Karen Astrachan Tan and Christine Nguyen
Chris and Vicky Foland Daniel and Jennifer Kim Brinda Balagopal and Tim and Irene Walker
Melany Forsgren Michiel and Claudia Kanchan Dilip
Richard and Tiffany Fuller Kouwenhoven Ken and Cindy Buciak
Todd and Mirka Gomes Jason Lara and Mia Flores Karen Burback
12th Grade
Bessy Kanazawa Phil and Jen Laws Brandon and Tere Casey 53.57% Participation
Ryan Kanazawa Kevin Le and Chi Diep Jason and Wendy Chamberlain Class of 2019
Tony and Melissa Marquez Gerv and Kristina Minoza Ted Chin and Helen Rhee
John and Shaneen Monaco Danny and Maria Bautista
Jeff and Tami Piper Victor and Tamila D’Elia
Devin Pace Toby and Micaela Buschini
Shachar and Emily Shem-Tov Mandeep and Parveen Dhillon
Suzanne Pace Jim Chapman and Brenda Black
Alberto and Jenn Gastelum
Noah and Heather Price Victor and Tamila D’Elia
Randy Huang and Vivian Chiu
6th Grade Mark Rogers and Joan Hammel Michael and Gillian Kendall
Michelle Goldman
74.42% Participation Alex and Veronica Salvatti Shawn and Teri Kim
Kameron and Joy Khojasteh
Gordon and Christine Shales Xander Li and Helen Shi
Class of 2025 Frank and Lisa King
Ferdinand and Kathy Manalili
Mike and Hanane Stanghellini Jeff Kreulen and Francyne
Steve and Erin Atkinson Tom Stevenson and Danielle John and Shaneen Monaco
Andria
Ray and Sarah Blanchard Scatena Peter and Laura Moosman
John Lark and Melissa
Todd and Cathy Broch John and Kim Thornton Mike and Michelle Mortensen
O’Malley
Brandon and Tere Casey David and Jennifer Zhang Arthur Rudin and Susan Braun
Thanh and Anne Nguyen
Mandeep and Parveen Dhillon Joe Zhao and Angela Chen Tom and Diane Selby
Bob and Tiffany Nguyen
Stephane and Jill Drouin Joe Zhao and Angela Chen
Noah and Heather Price
Dave and Julianne Garnett
Tom and Kim Purtell
Alberto and Jenn Gastelum
Eric and Pearl Richardson
Ron and Wendy Gong
Arnaldo and Brenda Roldan
Leticia Guizar
Tom and Diane Selby
Paul and Sabina Gutierrez
Frank Shi and Sandra Li
Steve and Helen Holter
Chris and Melissa Sorci
Alicia Juarez
Jianmin Wei and Lingying Hu
Bessy Kanazawa
Xinjiong Xu and Annie Ni
Page 16 Oakwood SchoolCelebrating with our Grandparents and Special Friends!
On May 2 and 3, Oakwood School hosted beloved grandparents and
special friends who traveled from near and far to learn more about
the Oakwood School experience firsthand.
Grandparent Christine Paradiso and parent Ashley Paradiso to
three current Oakwood students shared their time and talent as our
Grandparents’ Day Co-Chairs this year and we are so thankful for
their dedication to our community as we expanded this event to
our entire lower school this year.
All lower school students looked forward to sharing some of their
accomplishments with pride and excitement. In the gym, grandparents
and special friends also enjoyed the magnificent Spring Art Show.
With delicious refreshments provided by parents, spring concert
performances by students from 1st through 5th grades, classroom
visits, student-led tours, and photo opportunities galore around
campus all taking place in one morning, there was a very festive
atmosphere creating wonderful memories for both our students and
our cherished Oakwood School extended family! We can’t wait to
show off our expanded campus at this year’s Grandparents’ and Special
Friends’ Day on Friday, May 1, 2020!
Volunteer Spotlight:
Nick and Ashley Paradiso, Parents ’27, ’27, ’30
Our family’s association with Oakwood School began in the fall of 2012
while looking for a pre-school to start our twin daughters’ education.
The campus atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, and the teachers and
administrative staff seemed friendly and knowledgeable. However, once
the school year started it became apparent that the approach to education
at Oakwood was much more than learning facts and repeating them back
on a test. There were going to be all sorts of projects and special days to
present the information being studied in class in different ways to reinforce
and enrich the overall learning experience. It’s these special events where the
Oakwood staff needs volunteers to make them a success.
Throughout the past seven years we have taken the opportunity to volunteer
at many different events. We have been part of the Welcoming Committee,
ECE library days, Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day, Immigration Day,
Renaissance Day, ECE End of Year Celebration, Lower School Blast of Fun,
and several field trips throughout the years. Grandpa and Grandma have
also gotten involved with some of these events, and Grandma helps Mrs. Chamberlain in the library once a week.
Volunteering our time at Oakwood gives us a first-hand look at all the hard work, time, and dedication the school puts
toward the students. You see how awesome the students and faculty are and how well they communicate and work
together. It’s also just a lot of fun. You can’t go wrong helping out at the end of the year Blast of Fun. Who wouldn’t
want to hang out and help a bunch of happy, respectful, fun-loving group of kids to celebrate the end of the school year.
Volunteering is also our way to give a little back to the school and show that we appreciate all that the teachers and
faculty do for our children. Although the time we volunteer pales in comparison to the time and effort put in by them,
it allows us to do what we can and be part of a community that creates strong, confident students.
Book of Gratitude 2018-2019 Page 172018-2019 Oak Leaf Society
Oakwood’s Oak Leaf Society recognizes the deep-rooted donor loyalty within our school community.
Members of this society set a philanthropic example for fellow parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, alumni,
and friends, and play a vital role in ensuring that Oakwood continues to thrive year after year. The longer you
give, the more enduring the impact of your support!
The Oak Leaf Society celebrates donors who make
annual gifts for five or more consecutive years.
Donor Spotlight:
Consecutive years of giving are counted by fiscal year,
which runs from July 1 to June 30. In honor of this Steve and Lilly Weissinger, Parents ’15, ’21
important commitment, members receive special Our family began attending Oakwood in 2012 when our
recognition in the annual Book of Gratitude. eldest daughter, Kevin, was beginning high school and
our youngest, Sophia, was going into third grade. What
Thank you to the following donors who have impressed us at the Open House was the mission
generously shown their support of Oakwood each statement: discovering the gifts in every child. We knew
of the last five fiscal years. Kevin was bright and special, but were worried she
would get lost in our local public school a mile from our
house. To fit the needs of our children, we decided to
Oak Leaf Society travel 25 miles each morning and afternoon to
Oakwood. It was the right decision for our family.
Tom and Renee Afflixio Heidi Kobata The teachers and staff
David and Monique Anthus Curren Krishnan
were encouraging and
Ygal and Anna Arbel Alan and Jennifer Laabs
Geoffrey and Karen Arnold Peter and Melia LeCompte
patient with Kevin and
Rashid and Marjan Bahrainy Gretchen Lee Sophia. Though the
Derek and Angie Banks Xu Li and Hong Shi school is college prep,
Diane Berney Michael and Dawn Lyle we were more
Isaac Berniker Ralph and Sue Lyle interested in having our
Carl and Diana Borsody Ferdinand and Kathy Manalili daughters enjoy school,
Chris and Nicole Bosso Beverly Mercurio
become lifetime
Todd and Cathy Broch Craig and Sue Millard
Charles and Margaret Burback Charles and Jill Miller
learners, and finding
Karen Burback John and Shaneen Monaco passions for a career
Tracy and Melissa Call Peter and Laura Moosman path. With the smaller
Ted Chin and Helen Rhee Frank and Christine Paradiso class sizes, the teachers are able to take a personal
Gene and Penny Ciraulo Nick and Ashley Paradiso interest in the students, which made all the difference
Doug and Penny Conn Rodney and Karen Park for Kevin and Sophia.
Patty Crone Roshan Perera and Angela
Shahrokh and Ramak Daijavad Colford As parents, we have enjoyed volunteering at many
Mike Elwell Andy and Chanat Praserthdam events at Oakwood. We feel the importance of our
David and Ana Fajnor Leonard and Stephanie contribution in building a community that supports
Steven and Helen Fieler Procker
Richard and Sandy Fiorito Vic and Carolyn Riches
our children to make the world a better place. Through
James and Janine Forman Arnaldo and Brenda Roldan volunteering, we have come to know the other parents
Mike Gallagher Gary Rosyski and Shawna so that we can learn from and support each other and
Nancy Gallo Gordon our Oakwoodians. Volunteering at Oakwood has also
Alberto and Jennifer Gastelum Ed and Julie Sattler allowed us to meet the other students and teachers
Paul and Jaime Giacalone Tom and Diane Selby our children have been spending time with, helping to
Michelle Goldman Shachar and Emily Shem-Tov
build connections.
John and Anna Gorski Chris and Melissa Sorci
Jennifer Hagen Tom Stevenson and Danielle Our family looks forward to seeing the completion of
John Hansen Scatena the Spreading Our Roots Campaign. We cannot wait to
Ted and Michelle Helvey Justin and Lisa Titi
see Sophia play basketball and volleyball in the new
Stephen and Helen Holter Joe and Viridiana Velasco
Brett and Nicole Johnson Robert and Alyssa Wagner gym and perform on the new stage, and Sophia is
Alicia Juarez Steve and Lilly Weissinger certainly enjoying the new classrooms. Oakwood is a
Mehmetcan and Tugce Karahan Joseph and Tanaya Williams place that fosters a passion for learning, while
Michael and Gillian Kendall David and Megan Williams encouraging and supporting its students to do their
Kameron and Joy Khojasteh Charles and Christine Wong best. It is a community our family is proud to be a part
Frank and Lisa King of and support.
Page 18 Oakwood School20th Anniversary Celebration
This was a momentous year for Oakwood School and we enjoyed celebrating our 20th Anniversary with
many events during 2018-2019. We hope that you were able to join us at one of the events to celebrate this
milestone. In addition to celebrating Oakwood’s 20th Birthday with a cupcake celebration for all our students
in August, we also formed into a “20” on the field for a memorable photo opportunity!
In May, Oakwood Alumni and their parents from the classes of 2009 through 2018 were invited to celebrate
with a 20th Anniversary Reunion Celebration.
Alumni Spotlight: Raina Poria, Alum ’12
My Oakwood experience truly shaped my future by
allowing me to engage in opportunities I never
would have considered. These opportunities, such as
backstage drama, volunteer programs, and tennis,
allowed me to develop key communication experience
that translates well to the industry I am in. Currently
I work in pricing for a biotech company and with that
comes the responsibility to explain the complexity of the
landscape to various individuals inside and outside of
the pharmaceutical industry. The experiences I had at
Oakwood propelled me to be someone who can
communicate the biotech story.
I believe it is important to continue supporting
Oakwood’s growth, because I received such a unique
high school experience and I want that for more kids
on a larger scale. It is extremely exciting to see the new
Liberal Arts Building and Gymnasium as now Oakwood
high school students can continue their arts and sports
with facilities that are ideal for their learning.
Events that I have been able to participate in as an
alumna include alumni panels to talk to juniors and
seniors about college and reunions where I have been
able to reconnect with many of the students I haven’t
seen in years. It is great going to these events and seeing
where many of my friends have landed in their careers.
Book of Gratitude 2018-2019 Page 19Investing in Our Campus
Last year, the Oakwood community came together in meaningful and positive
ways to support our efforts in Spreading Our Roots. Although the buildings are
nearing completion, many opportunities are still available to participate, and we
encourage each family to consider how they can contribute as we move closer to
finishing these important additions to our campus. Our Annual Fund 100-Day
Campaign launched in September, so please keep in mind the ways your family
can support our fundraising efforts.
For 21 years, Oakwood has built a powerful legacy of providing rich opportunities for our students to grow
individually and feel a deep sense of belonging as part of an inclusive community. Where we stand today was
built in large part by the generosity of Oakwood families and friends who came before you, and we hope that
we can count on every one of you to help us propel that legacy forward.
Thank you to the following families who have stepped up as philanthropic leaders in our community and
named spaces both in the new campus additions and in existing classrooms, made possible through our
campaign efforts. There are still naming opportunities available. Please contact giving@oakwoodway.org if
you are interested in learning more.
Gwendolyn Riches Liberal Arts Center: Upper School Athletic Center: Existing Campus Spaces:
Christopher Family Student Center Giacalone Family Weight Room Thornton Family Middle School Science Lab
Shem-Tov Family Green Room Sattler Family Cardio Room
Sattler Family Digital Arts Studio Sattler Family Bleachers
Campaign Milestones
Spreading Our Roots Student Campaign Roaring 20th Auction
Campaign Launch & Info Sessions with supporting the
Groundbreaking Ceremony Mrs. Helvey Campus Fund
May 10, 2018 October 2018 November 10, 2018
Campaign Leadership
Beam Signing Team Hard Hat Tour
September 14, 2018 October 12, 2018
Page 20 Oakwood SchoolFundraising at Oakwood is an all-in effort. Each year, we strive for 100% participation from current parents,
faculty and staff, and our board. From all of us at Oakwood, thank you to those who joined us in making a
donation in support of the school in 2018-2019!
Fund Run supporting Leadership Circle Upper School
the Campus Fund Reception Athletic Center
April 20, 2019 October 3, 2019 Grand Opening
November 2019
Gwendolyn Riches Oakwood Theatre
Campaign Reception Liberal Arts Center Grand Opening
& Tour Grand Opening Performance
April 4, 2019 August 19, 2019 October 25, 2019
Book of Gratitude 2018-2019 Page 21Support Oakwood School through Matching and Planned Gifts
Many Oakwood families and their friends work advantage of your corporate matching gift
for companies that offer a matching gift program. program, you can maximize the value of your gift
These corporate philanthropy programs vary from at no additional cost.
company to company, but generally they will match
some portion of their employees’ donations to In addition to gifts of cash or securities, there are a
qualified charitable institutions such as schools. variety of other gift vehicles that enable donors to
As an accredited school and a not-for-profit public make larger gifts than would otherwise be possible.
benefit corporation, Oakwood qualifies for nearly Such gifts often generate substantial tax savings
every corporate matching program. and can generate increased income as well. Two
options are listed below, but please contact the
Oakwood relies on philanthropic giving from Development Office at giving@oakwoodway.org to
parents and the wider community, and students discuss your specific plans.
benefit from gifts large and small. By taking
Gifts of Real Estate or Appreciated Property Bequests
Many donors find it attractive to give appreciated The simplest way for donors to arrange for a gift
property—homes, other types of real estate, busi- from their estate is to include a bequest provision to
nesses, personal property, etc.—because of the Oakwood School in their wills.
potential tax benefits.
Upcoming Events
Annual Fund 100 Day Campaign International Festival
September 23-December 31, 2019 March 6, 2020
2019 Online Auction Fund Run
October 25-November 8, 2019 March 20, 2020
www.oakwoodauction.org
Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day
Thanks and Giving Celebration May 1, 2020
November 22, 2019
High School Graduation
Alumnae Basketball Game May 27, 2020
December 21, 2019
Middle School Promotion
Freedom Festival May 28, 2020
February 14, 2020
Page 22 Oakwood SchoolAnnual Fund
This year, we have revamped our Annual Fund
program and introducing a 100 Day Campaign!
It is our hope that we will achieve 100%
participation from parents, staff, and our board
in 100 days. Our efforts will culminate on
December 31st. You may pledge now and pay
through June 30, 2020.
Our focus again this year will be on the Campus
Fund, which enables us to continue the
ongoing efforts in support of our campus
expansion. Though we have come so far in a
short period of time with the completion of the
Gwendolyn Riches Liberal Arts Center, there is
still work to be done on our new Upper School
Athletic Center.
The Annual Fund is the heart of the school’s
fundraising efforts in which every family is asked
to provide an annual donation to the school.
The Annual Fund is made up of the following
“ Our daughter’s dedicated teachers
have taken the time to understand her
designations:
➤ Campus Fund is designated for the
strengths, challenges, and interests
enhancement and expansion of the
which have impacted her educational
Oakwood campus.
growth immensely.
—Oakwood parent
” ➤ Science & Technology Fund is used to
strengthen and expand the school’s
technology and science resources.
➤ Enrichment Fund is used to grow the
library and enhance the school’s drama
and enrichment programs.
➤ Faculty Fund is used to support faculty
development and enhance faculty
compensation.
Don’t delay – make your ➤ Scholarship Fund is used to expand and
strengthen the school community by
Annual Fund gift today! providing merit-based scholarships to
deserving students.
Visit oakwoodway.org/annualfund to learn more
Help support our 2019-2020 Annual Fund 100 Day and make your gift or pledge today.
Campaign! We need your help to achieve 100%
participation in 100 days! Thank you for your support!
Visit www.oakwoodway.org/annualfund to learn more!
Book of Gratitude 2018-2019 Page 23You can also read
