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School of the Madeleine Annual ReportHarmony2014-2015

School of the Madeleine • 1225 Milvia Street • Berkeley, CA 94709 • www.themadeleine.com

“Many Notes • Many Sounds • One Symphony” - Class of 2015

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MISSION STATEMENTThe School of the Madeleine is a Catholic elementary school with a vibrant Dominican tradition of edu-cation and service in the Diocese of Oakland. The mission of the School of the Madeleine is to inspire students to grow as educated, morally informed individuals who are spiritually, academically, and social-ly prepared to become responsible citizens and leaders.

EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT LEARNINGEvery School of the Madeleine student is expected to develop spiritually, express a love of learning, demonstrate responsible stewardship and respect him or herself and others.


Our Mission

School of the Madeleine1225 Milvia Street Berkeley, CA 94709 • 510-526-4744

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Dear Friends of the School of the Madeleine,

Reflecting back on last year we recall how the Class of 2015 asked us to listen to the ‘Many Notes’ of possibilities and hear the ‘Many Sounds’ of opportunities we would offer to each other in the year ahead if heard and acted upon. The Class of 2015 truly inspired all of us to create ‘One Symphony’ composed of our gifts and talents (notes), and our hopes and aspirations (sounds).

As a result of their inspiring call and our combined expertise and vision we have not only advanced our school’s Mission this past year but have made it sustainable to meet the demands of a 21st Century Catholic education. Together, we created Harmony while we lived out the Mission of the School of the Madeleine and the ministry of

Catholic Education in the city of Berkeley, California, and throughout the Diocese of Oakland.

Like many NOTES we formed a melody of support encouraging us to stay in sync and rhythm with our Mission. I was humbled by the commitment of the teachers, parents and students who contributed to the many SOUNDS of spiritual and educational achievements we celebrated this past year. All those who served our Mission, past and present, contributed to the SYMPHONY of our educational community because they remained focused on the needs of our children, the Charism of our Dominican Tradition, and the educational Mission of the Church.

By living our Mission and by focusing on the needs of the 21st Century child we are confident we will continue to deepen our faith-based, child-centered, academically-excellent, family-focused, and service-oriented Catholic school environment. Building upon the legacy of those that came before us, we pledge our service to empowering our children, parents, teachers, parishioners, alumni, and friends of the school to be active partners in the educa-tional process. As a community we achieve HARMONY by composing a promising future for those we serve.

Throughout this Annual Report you will relive the exciting highlights that occurred within our community during the 2014-2015 school year. As you journey with us over the past year you will be moved by the masterful accom-plishments we enjoyed as a result of our shared belief in our Mission. We are proud to proclaim our accomplish-ments in our Catholic identity, our curriculum, our community, our graduates, our capital improvements, and in our fiscal management. As you reflect upon the narrative of this Annual Report, be confident that the School of the Madeleine is providing a quality Catholic education for the children of Berkeley and beyond. As you read our Annual Report you will experience the wonderful partnership the School of the Madeleine has with all of you, the parents, alumni and friends of our educational community.

As we approach our future, the Class of 2016 asks us to ‘Create Unity.’ They are asking us to ‘Build Trust.’ The Class of 2016 believe that only as a ‘Family’ can we advance the Mission of the School of the Madeleine and the ministry of Catholic Education in the city of Berkeley, California and throughout the Diocese of Oakland.

Sincerely,

Kenneth J. Willers Principal



CATHOLIC IDENTITY • Participated in Dominican Staff Day • Hosted staff retreat in Santa Cruz • Conducted grade level lenten liturgies • Celebrated liturgies in Faith Families • Celebrated Family Sunday liturgies • Hosted Bishop for Catholic Schools Week • Hosted Advent Workshop • Celebrated First Reconciliation & First

Communion for 2nd Grade • Conducted student choir for liturgies • Hosted Caritas retreat for 7th Grade • Sponsored 8th grade Challenge Course &

hosted an overnight retreat • Conducted morning prayer assemblies • Hosted a Pet Blessing Ceremony • Celebrated Dia de los Muertos/All Souls • Celebrated Catholic Schools Week • Celebrated Our Lady of Guadalupe • Hosted May Crowning • Reviewed Catholic Identity Benchmarks • Participated in Catholic Identity Survey • Celebrated outdoor liturgy with pastor • Attended/Presented NCEA Convention in

Orlando, FL with Staff and Board Members

CURRICULUM • Achieved 1-1 iPad ratio in grades K-8 • Expanded Daily 5 & Literature Circles • Partnered with Piper to introduce electronics

and Minecraft with students • Used Minecraft 3-5 Social Studies projects • Adopted SuperKids Reading for 1st grade • Conducted K-8 MARE (Marine Activities

Research & Education) Week • Offered Coding/Robotics for students • Offered digital art through use of iPads • Offered Walk-Through History for 4th, 5th

& 6th Soc. Studies Curriculum • Expanded K-8 Art in Action Curriculum • Participated in Young Authors Fair/Geo Bee • Hosted Science Fair • Hosted School-Wide Art Fair • Offered Shakespeare to 6th, 7th & 8th grade

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS (21st Century)

• Designed 1-8 classrooms for 21st Century learning with students & teachers

• Installed LED lighting in 1-8 classrooms • Installed automated black-out/opaque

window treatments in 1-8 classrooms • Installed ceiling fans in 1-8 classrooms

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Highlights Many Notes • Many Sounds • Symphony 2014-2015

Eucharistic Community

Fall Festival Athletics

Kinder Round-up Halloween Fun

Art in Action Fair Science Fair

COMMUNITY OUTREACH • Offered $123K in Financial Assistance • Achieved 100% participation in MAD Fund • Raised $1,000 for Koins for Kids • Sponsored Holiday meals and Winter coats

for St. Martin Des Porres School • Hosted Turkish School on site • Facilitated the following drives: -Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl

-Dog Bone Sale for Humane Society-1st -Socktober for Berkeley homeless - 2nd -Berkeley Food Bank - 3rd -School supplies for Develop Africa - 5th -Green Team & Recycling - 6th -Needy Family Holiday drive - Staff

• Formed Prayer Circles for ill families • Hosted Homeless dinners with Parish

ACTIVITIES, ATHLETICS, EXT. CARE • Placed in K-8 Track & Field • Participated in all CYO sports • 3rd grade girls basketball awarded trophy • 7th grade girls 1st & 2nd place CYO

champions in volleyball & basketball • Offered ECP drama, dance, art, Spanish • Hosted Cal Band at Halloween • Marched in Solano Stroll with MADBand • Sponsored Field Day & Spirit Week • Participated in Dr. Suess Day

TECHNOLOGY • 1-1 iPad in K-8 • Partnered with Piper for Beta teams • Partnered with BrightBytes.net • Hosted Minecraft.edu teaching training • Initiated coding in K-5 • Awarded affiliation status with code.org • Adopted Edmodo and Khan Academy

• Hosted Apple iOS Education Event • Piloted IntoScience for 6-8 • AppleTV’s in all classrooms • Initiated Google Classroom • Introduced Rasberry Pi stations • Piloted Motion Math • Launched Twitter/Facebook accounts

ACHIEVEMENTS & RECOGNITIONS • Raised $159,000-MAD Annual Fund • Partnered with CEOs from Piper to launch

successful Kickstarter campaign of $250K • Published 2 articles for Catholic Voice • Received 100% acceptances of graduates

into a high school of choice • Sponsored/Presented Advisory Board/VP/at

NCEA Convention in Orlando, FL • Placement at State Geography Bee • Awarded 2nd place Diocesan Science Fair

ADVISORY BOARD & PARENT ASSOC. • Published Annual Report • Raised $159K in MAD Annual Fund • Achieved 100% participation in Pledge goal • Hosted monthly Advisory/Parent meetings • Hosted Silent Auction raising $80,000 • Hosted Fall Festival raising $23,000 • Hosted Crab Feed raising over $11,000 • Hosted Family Finance Evening • Donated $25,000 for teacher incentives • Contributed $10,000 for Science resources • Initiated morning parent safety patrol • Sponsored field trips, Library resources,

Great Books, Book Fair, Grandparents Tea, MARE, Athletics, Insect Discovery Lab, Awele Storyteller, MAD Band scholarships, Staff Luncheons and student activities

• Contributed to MAD Art Fair • Hosted EOY outdoor liturgy with pastor


Christmas Concert

21stCentury Classroom Grandparents Tea

MARE Project

Piper

Advisory Board Training May Crowning Graduates 2015

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Many Notes • Many Sounds • Symphony 2014-2015

Our History School of the Madeleine • 78 Years of Quality Catholic Education

Father Daniel O'Brien, O.P., Pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Parish, invited the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, in 1928, to conduct the catechism classes of the parish. By 1930, the catechism enrollment had increased to 100 children. After seven years of fundraising and a period of con-struction, Father H.H. Kelly and the Sisters opened the School of the Madeleine.

His Excellency, the Most Reverend Archbishop John J. Mitty of San Francisco blessed the school on August 22, 1937, and school opened the next day with 156 students in eight grades. Each of the four sisters had a combination class of two grades. In 1949, Fa-ther William T. Lewis, O.P., Pastor, added two classrooms and a library, and eight single grades were taught for the first time.

In September 1955, the school opened with 440 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. In 1986, an Extended Care program was established to meet the needs of parents. The Dominican Sisters of Mis-sion San Jose administered the School of the Madeleine from 1937 to 1988. The Sisters continue to be present to community through their residency in the convent and their service on the school’s staff. The Dominican Friars of the Western Province maintain their presence through the school’s Parish affiliation. In 2008, the School of the Madeleine became an affiliate school of the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose. In June of 2012 the school held its 75th graduation and on September 29, 2012 held a Gala Event with 400 guests. During the summer of 2013 the board and administration began the 21st Century class-room remodeling project with the vision to create a ‘Next Generation Catholic School’ with strong ties to the Dominican Charism and a bold vision toward an innovative future for the next 75 years.


From Humble Beginnings….

…to Bright Future

Catholic IdentityWe are a Eucharisting Community at the Service of Others

Children-Centered Liturgies, Sacramental Preparation & Faculty and Student RetreatsThe staff affirmed and expressed their faith and spirituality at the beginning of the year by attending a 3-day re-treat held in Santa Cruz. This retreat focused on our vocation as Catholic school educators and our ministry.

The school’s experience of prayer and worship are joyful expressions of our students’ own creation of liturgical music, art and prayer. Each child, regardless of religious tradition, has the opportunity to lead and participate in prayer and worship. All students are members of Faith Families, integrating younger and older students, so to-gether the family of students participate in prayer and worship.

The school created a partnership with our Pastor, Director of Religious Education, Music Minister and students to create family-focused Eucharistic celebrations once a month. Together the school and parish hosted a children’s choir and a youth choir. Under Mrs. Skinner’s direction, 2nd grade students from both the parish and school were prepared for First Reconciliation and First Communion. This year, the student body celebrated a variety of liturgi-cal services that highlight our Catholic identity including: memorial prayer service for 9/11, Dia de los Muertos/All Souls Day, the Mass of the Holy Spirit, a special family liturgy on Christmas Eve and during Catholic School’s week, as well as a beautiful May Crowning. The students participated in many grade level community out-reach and service projects such as: the Berkeley Food Bank, SockTober and Develop Africa among others.

The Advisory Board engaged in their Annual Retreat where they reflect on the Mission of the Madeleine in the spirit of the Dominican tradition and Charism.

Dominican Community of SistersThe essence of the Madeleine’s spirit is the heart of the Dominican charism. The principal and vice principal at-tended an administrative conference/retreat in November hosted by the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose. Sr. Jennifer Daniels, O.P. joined our staff as our Kindergarten Aide.


CurriculumA Variety of Learning Experiences for a Variety of Students

Art Fair • Piper • Walk-Thru History • Hour of Code • Shakespeare • BrightBytes Data • Minecraft ManiaThe Madeleine Art Fair has matured into an amazing student experience of artistic knowledge, ability and creativ-ity as well as an exciting family event showcasing artistic gifts as well as outstanding student talent. Our Madeleine Art in Action program, directed by Janice Bettiga, provides all students with the opportunity to learn a variety of skills and then empowers them to create their own expression of art. Digital and ceramic art dominated the expedition hall. In addition to the Art Fair, the 6th-8th grade students participate in our school Science Fair, and K-5 students are welcome to enter as well. Three finalist went on to participate at the Diocesan Fair and sev-enth grade student, Jorge Pena, took the diocese’s 2nd place for his exhibit on how ‘Stress Impacts One’s Health.’

This year the school became a 1-1 iPad school from Kindergarten through 8th grade. We partnered with Bright-Bytes.net to survey teachers and students around technology use and scored exemplar in our environment and access, advanced in our skills and infrastructure. 100% of our teachers believe that technology enhances student learning and that the school supports technology use in every way. The founder of BrightBytes, Rob Mancabelli, said that he “never saw scores that high” when it came to teachers’ commitment regarding technology use.

The school partnered with multiple EdTech companies this year: Piper, code.org, MotionMathGames.com, and minecraft.edu. The founders of Piper and MotionMathGames worked with our students to beta test their product. The school hosted hour code and became an affiliate school for code.org to train other teachers. We introduced minecraft to our student offerings. The school hosted our Walk-thru-History series again: California history (4th Grade); American History (5th Grade) and Ancient History (6th Grade). The students came dressed as living his-torical figures and were engaged by the facilitator to ‘live’ the historical events while sharing their own knowl-edge. Curriculum based events such as MARE (Marine Activities Research and Education) week engaged all the students to learn about water-based eco-systems and habitats. Our primary grades introduced Superkids Reading (1) Literature Circles (2) and Daily 5 exercises (1) to promote habits around reading, writing, collaboration and independent learning. The winner of our National Geography Bee was a 4th grader.


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GraduatesMany Notes • Many Sounds • One Symphony

Class of 2015The Class of 2015 had thirty-six graduates. Our graduates apply to and attend a variety of Catholic and public schools throughout Berkeley and the counties of Alameda and Contra Costa. All our Graduates gained entrance into a high school of their choice and have truly emerged to exceed all expectations. 72% of our graduates will be going on to a Catholic high school. High schools are chosen based on reli-gious affiliation, academic rigor, location, specialization, and afford-ability, among other reasons. Of those attending St. Mary’s 72% were accepted with honors. In standardized testing (3-year aver-age ITBS) our 8th grade students rank above the 80th percentile.


Number of

Graduates

Name of

Accepting High School

22 St. Mary’s College Preparatory High School

3 Bishop O’Dowd

1 Salesian High School

4 Berkeley High School

4 El Cerrito High School

1 College Preparatory School

1 Tilden Preparatory Schoo

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Educators • Leadership • CollaborationOne Symphony • Harmony

Leadership & Staff Model CollaborationThe educators committed to the students and families of the Madeleine are the true source of the Mission’s suc-cess. Our credentialed teachers, many of whom possess advanced degrees, form grade-level cohorts focused on collaborative instruction and student learning. The collaboration of homeroom instructors with credentialed part-ner teachers results in a smaller teacher-to-student ratio of 18:1 and sometimes 9:1, while also promoting effective instruction and thoughtful planning. The Madeleine provides specialist teachers for the following curriculum ar-eas: Math and Science (6th-8th); Spanish (K-8th); Music (K-8th); Technology/iPads (K-8th); Art (K-8th); and PE (K-8th). Collaboration also exists within the administration of the school. Principal, Kenneth Willers, has an ad-ministrative team which focuses on three dimensions of administrative oversight: Catholic identity and religious instruction is overseen by Heather Skinner, VP/DRE; Conan Graham, VP, oversees student life, discipline and school safety; staff and faculty insight is offered by Jennifer Walwark, 5th grade teacher, and our Director for Cur-riculum, Paula Rice, oversees curriculum development, instruction and professional growth. Hanna Bogen, our social-emotional and cognitive therapist, offered support and consultation around whole body listening and execu-tive functioning. Dr. Page Hersey, our literacy/reading specialist, provided outstanding support for our exceptional learners and emerging readers. The staff and administration used social media to promote our educational Mis-sion. Follow us on Twitter @the_madeleine.

The School of the Madeleine’s Advisory Board Re-Founds MissionThe Board’s cabinet-like members serve the principal with expert advice and outstanding action. The furtherance of the school’s mission is the result of the Board’s leadership in finance, marketing, facilities, and advancement. Advisory Board Members are appointed by the Pastor and/or Principal and serve at the Principal’s discretion (see page 15). Over the course of the year, the Board participated in their annual retreat, engaged in the process of identifying priorities and committing to a three-year timeline of strategic implementation. Areas targeted: au-tomating and streaming the MAD Annual Fund (Advancement); planning & executing the 21st Century classroom re-purposing and design project (Facilities & Finance Committees); executing a planning and brainstorming ses-sion around Mission and Brand of school (Marketing Committee); the development of an electronic/online en-rollment and registration process (Faculty); and the development of an ad hoc committee to focus on the school’s Extended Care Program


Family Profile & ServiceWe Believe the Holy Spirit Speaks through the Voice of the Parents

Parent Leadership and ParticipationThe success of the Madeleine is clearly a byproduct of the outstanding leadership and the generous participation of our parents in the life of the school. The Fall Festival grossed $24,000 this year while generating a great family atmosphere. In January, the Crab Feed, which is a traditional ‘appetite pleaser’ grossed $13,000. In April, the par-ents hosted the annual Spring Auction, Roaring Twenties, and grossed $91,000. Congratulations! In addition to all these events, the PA gifted $24,000 toward special projects: 3-D printer for the school, sound system for the parish and band scholarships. The PA gifted over $30,000 toward teacher appreciation days, luncheons and other teacher incentives while earmarking $44,000 for the school’s athletic program. The PA also coordinates school tours and information nights and if all the hours were served, the parent community generated over 6,000 hours of service to the school community. Total revenue generated by PA this year was about $176,000. Our MAD Annual Fund raised $159,000 with 100% of our families pledging. Thank you! Truly, the Madeleine Parents have expressed the commitment to the school’s Mission through their time, talent and treasure.

Family Demographics MAD Annual Fund Raised $159,000


MAD Annual Fund

*24% of families identified as Hispanic/Latino

77% of our families are Catholic

Programs & Services Living Our Mission Beyond the Classroom

Extended Care • Yearbook • TechTeam • Choir • Student Leadership • Band • Drama • Faith FamiliesThe Madeleine’s Extended Care Program (ECP) offers a nurturing after school environment where children are safely supervised while they complete their homework, eat nutritious snacks, and enjoy age-appropriate games and activities. The Extended Care Program offers after school clubs for an additional fee: Coding, Robotics, Tap, Chess, Band, Piano, Choir & Drama. Also, after school, on a weekly basis, our Yearbook, Choir, and Band mem-bers met with their teacher advisors to deepen their skills and talents. Every Wednesday at noon, the Student Council, moderated by the 7th grade homeroom teacher, planned the many student activities that took place over the year. Our 8th grade Yearbook committee dedicated countless hours curating photos, designing layouts, and creating the 2014-2015 Yearbook. Athletics All our students have the opportunity to participate in athletics: girls volleyball & basketball; boys basketball, and co-ed track and cross-country. The Madeleine offers an athletic program through CYO and parent led activities. This past year our Track and Field runners received high praise for winning and placing in many of the diocesan competitions. Go Panthers! 7th Grade girls placed 1st and 2nd in volleyball and basketball respectively. Student Service-Leadership CouncilOur Jr. High Student Council is responsible for directing our First Friday celebrations, Panther Patios, Holiday Outreach, and our Annual Spirit Week and Talent Show. The Council assists the administration and teachers by planning and executing student-led activities like Sports Day and our wonderful Halloween celebration.

Faith Families, Classroom Outreach, and the Children’s & Youth ChoirsThe Madeleine is blessed to have Faith Families. Faith Families encourage strong peer relationships between pri-mary and upper level students. These K-8 mixed families participate in activities that promote community aware-ness and outreach. Each class also sponsors a fundraising event to raise awareness and money for a local cause or non-profit. Our two child-centered choirs provide outstanding choral singing for the school and parish liturgies.


Coding/Robotics

Extended CareBoys & Girls Athletics

Talent Show

MAD Band & Orchestra

Yearbook Club

Children’s Choir

Student Council

Assistance & DonationsDivine Providence & the Mission of the MadeleineThe Madeleine believes very strongly that every family sent to our door is sent to us by Divine Providence. Every effort is made to assist families with financial need. This year 20% of our families received some form of financial assistance. Three very generous parish families have formed scholarships to assist with financial aid (see below). On behalf of our Madeleine families we say thank you. We are grateful to the many parish families who are form-ing scholarship funds in memory of their loved ones. The parish contributed $18K to the Mad Annual Fund.


Charitable Foundation or Funding Source Award Children Served

Madeleine Scholarship Fund (MSF) $97,400 39 Children

The BASIC Fund $20,138 11 Children

FACE $5,250 2 Children

Total $122,788 52 Children Served

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Partnership & Community Contributions & Service

DeSouza, Halloran and Higgins-Campbell Families Donations over $5,000 Thank you!

Ruth & Ron Larson Scholarship Fund $3,000 Scholarship

Chawket T. Zoma Scholarship & Helen Zoma Rendon $1,500 Scholarship

Vincent Alves Scholarship $1,500 Scholarship

Fred Schmidt & Associates & Kelley Moore SF Painting of Classroom Interiors

Daoust Design & Construction General Contractor for 21st Century Classroom Retrofit


School of the Madeleine Management Report

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Statement of Financial PositionAmount in thousands

As of June 30th

Assets 2015 2014 2013School Cash $ 886 $1,240 $1,159Parent Association Cash 166 150 111Program Receivables 14 14 27Prepaid Educational Materials 85 39 67Prepaid General & Administrative expenses 133 108 68Current Assets 1,284 1,551 1,432

Investments 585 589 566

Building Improvement & Fixtures 1,017 743 685Technology Equipment 473 407 332Educational Materials 86 77 0

1,576 1,227 1.017Less: Accumulated Depreciation (943) (710) (501)Property & Technology Equipment 633 517 516

Construction in Progress 523 104 0

TOTAL ASSETS $3,025 $2,761 $2,514

LiabilitiesAccrued Payroll $142 $148 $143Accounts Payable 40 26 2Deferred Program Revenue 249 271 269

TOTAL LIABILITIES 431 445 414

Net AssetsUnrestricted Assets 2,460 2,199 2,003Temporarily Restricted Assets 76 58 52Unrealized Gains 58 58 45

TOTAL NET ASSETS 2,594 2,315 2,100

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $3,025 $2,760 $2,514

School AdministrationJune 30, 2015 The School of the Madeleine maintains a system of internal controls over financial reporting to provide reasonable as-surance that assets are safeguarded and transactions are ex-ecuted in accordance with the Diocesan policy. The school recognizes that even a highly effective internal control sys-tem has inherent risks, including the possibility of human error. However, I represent that as of June 30, 2014 the internal controls over the financial reporting are in place and operating effectively.

Kenneth J. Willers Pat ChristPrincipal Bookkeeper

Fr. Kieran Healey, O.P.Pastor, St. Mary Magdalen Parish

Finance CommitteeJune 30, 2015I have prepared the Statement of Revenue and Expenses, State-ment of Changes in Net Assets and Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended June 30, 2013, 2014 and 2015 and reviewed the corresponding Statement of Financial Position as of June 30, 2013, 2014 and 2015 in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The information included in these finan-cial statements is the representation of the school administra-tion. A review consists mainly of inquires of management per-sonnel and analytical procedures applied to the financial data. It is substantially less in scope than an examination in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and practices. Based on the review, I am not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying financial statements.

Barry Gremban Senior Vice President Finance, Jones Lang LaSalleSchool of the Madeleine Finance Committee Chair


Statement of Revenue and ExpensesAmount in thousands

For the years ended June 30th

2015 2014 2013School Revenues

Tuition & Fees $2,729 $2,565 $2,517Financial Assistance (123) (129) (125)Bad Debt (7) (9) (3)

2,599 2,427 2,389Program Revenues

Extended Care 231 200 230Parent Association 176 179 148Advancement 159 140 150Summer - 19 38

566 538 566Other Revenue and Support

Parish Contribution 18 15 19Other Income 11 9 11

29 24 28

TOTAL REVENUE 3,194 2,989 2,983

School ExpensesSalary & Benefits 1,954 1,894 1,872General & Administrative 128 113 82Technology 125 112 126Repairs & Maintenance 119 89 95Building depreciation 93 64 60Educational Materials 92 103 82Utilities & Taxes 67 94 74Professional Development 37 39 29

2,615 2,508 2,420Program Expenses

Extended Care 109 102 115Parent Association 162 125 127Advancement 47 45 57Summer - 13 33

318 285 332

TOTAL EXPENSES 2,933 2,793 2,752

REVENUES IN EXCESS OF EXPENSES $261 $196 $231

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School of the Madeleine Financial Statements


Statement of Changes in Net AssetsAmount in thousands


Unrestricted Assets 2015 2014 2013Beginning Balance $2,199 $2,003 $1,772Revenues in excess of expenses 261 196 231Ending Balance 2,460 2,199 2,003

Temporarily Restricted AssetsBeginning Balance 58 52 38Temporarily Restricted Donations 24 8 16Donations released from restriction (6) (2) (2)Ending Balance 76 58 52

Unrealized Gains (Losses) 58 58 45

Net Assets $2,594 $2,315 $2,100

Statement of Cash FlowsAmount in thousands


2015 2014 2013Cash Flow from School ProgramRevenue in excess of expenses $261 $196 $231

Add back Depreciation Expense 233 199 193Net Decrease (Increase) in Current Assets

Change in program receivables (1) 13 (11)Change in accrued Interest on investments 4 (10) (9)Change in prepaid expenses (71) (43) 11

Net (Decrease) Increase in LiabilitiesChange in Deferred Program Revenue (22) 2 39Change in Accrued Payroll & Accounts Payable 8 29 2

Net Increase in restricted donations 18 6 14CASH PROVIDED BY SCHOOL PROGRAMS 430 392 470

Cash flows from investment activities Construction in progress (419) (104) -Building Improvements & Fixtures (274) (54) (6)Technology Equipment (66) (98) (163)Educational Materials (9) (16) (29)

CASH USED FOR SCHOOL ASSETS (768) (272) (198)

NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH (338) 120 272BEGINNING PROGRAM CASH 1,390 1,270 998

ENDING PROGRAM CASH $1,052 $1,390 $1,270


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Nature of Activities

The School of the Madeleine is a private nonprofit Catholic elementary school providing Kindergarten through 8th grade education. The school provides other programs including an extended care program, athletic program affiliated with the Catholic Youth Or-ganization (CYO) and a Parent Association that spon-sors various fundraising events. The Madeleine is connected to St. Mary Magdalen Parish and operates under the control of the Diocese of Oakland and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Western Catholic Education Associ-ation. The school is primarily supported through tu-ition and fees.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles require the school administration to make estimates and as-sumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates. Prior year financials statements were restated to reflect the current presentation.

School Assets

The Schoo l ca r r ies F ix tu res , Educa t iona l Materials ,and Technology Equipment at cost and inl-cudes expenditures for improvements which substan-tially increase the useful lives of the existing property. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. When Fixtures, Educational Materials, and Technolo-gy equipment are retired or disposed of the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts.

The School provides for depreciation using the straight-line method.

Financial Statement Presentation

Under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 117, Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Organizations, the School reports its financial position and activities as either unrestricted or tem-porarily restricted. Under SFAS No. 116, Accounting for Contributions Received and Contributions Made, the school records contributions with donor restric-tions as temporarily restricted assets and records such disbursements when the donation is released from restriction.

Income Taxes

The Organization is a not-for-profit organization, ex-empt from income taxes under Section 501

Investments

Under SFAS No. 124, Accounting for Certain In-vestments Held by Not-for-Profit Organizations, in-vestments are reported on the Balance Sheet at fair market value. Unrealized gains and losses are in-cluded in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets.

Construction in progress

The school's Advisory Board approved a 21st Centu-ry Capital program to enhance the school’s 1st through 8th grade classrooms. This enhancement program will be executed over 3 years. Phase 1 consisted of installing, in each classroom, an inte-grated system of energy efficient LED lighting, ceil-ing fans and automated opaque and black-out win-dow shades amounting to $277k. Phase II consisted of upgrading all the classrooms, electrical efficiency and purchasing new furniture for students. Phase II commenced on June 15 with a 873K budget and an expected completion as of August 15, 2015.

NOTE A—NATURE OF ACTIVITIES AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES



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Partners in Our MissionNurturing Our Future

The Fall Festival, October 17, 2015 • Crab Feed, January 23, 2016• Grandparents WeekEnd Extravaganza: Grandparents Tea, Friday, January 29, 2016 & Catholic School Sunday & Open House, January 31, 2016In the Fall, the school community will celebrate the annual day Fall Festival to raise funds for many Parent Asso-ciation sponsored student activities such as: MADBand, Panther Athletics and Choir. On Saturday, January 23rd, school families, friends and parishioners can participate and feast at our annual Crab Feed. In the new year, we want to honor our Grandparents with our GrandWeekEnd Extravaganza, Grandparents can join us Friday, January 29th for Tea with their grandchildren and then return on Sunday, January 31, 2016 for our Family Liturgy to cele-brate Catholic Schools Sunday and Open House. Carl Schlichte, O.P., Pastor, will be celebrating the Annual Catholic Schools Week Sunday Liturgy with the entire school and parish community. Each year the Church cele-brates those who have given of their time, talent and treasure to “re-found” and nurture Catholic schools in the United States. Parishioners, Alumni, and “Founding” members of the school are all welcome to attend!

Our Annual Spring Auction - April 23, 2016You’re invited! Family and friends of the school will enjoy an evening of wonderful camaraderie, great food, bev-erages, awesome auction items and more to raise funds for the school’s many Parent Association-sponsored activ-ities: Fine Arts, MARE, Athletic programs, teacher incentives and parent education. Your presence will nourish the hearts and minds of the Madeleine’s student body.

Our St. Mary Magdalen Parish PartnersThanks to all our generous and dedicated parishioners.

Join our Panther Family! For more information call 510-526-4744 or visit our website at www.themadeleine.com

Help a Student at the School of the Madeleine! Participate in a Donor Circle below Tax ID: 94-2955397


Crab Feed

Grandparents Tea

Fall Festival

Dominican Madeleine Mother Pia Patron Angel

$5,000 + $2,500-$4,999 $1,000-$2,499 $500-$999 $- $499

Spring Auction


Students Achieving ExcellenceQuality education at the Madeleine ensures that authentic teaching permeates the entire formal education-al program. Therefore, what is learned is also experienced, allowing each student to go as quickly as one can, or as slowly as one must, and, thereby, learn to pray, think, speak, write, and act persuasively accord-ing to each one’s God-given abilities.

What’s New for 2015-2016? 2016 WCEA/WASC Accreditation Visit • STEAM & Project-Based Learning • Partnership EXO U • ArtThe faculty and staff will be preparing for the school’s 2016 WCEA/WASC accreditation visit. In March the WCEA/WASC accreditation team will be visiting our school to affirm our academic program and meet with staff, students and parents to evaluate our program as part of our six-year accreditation cycle. A group of teachers have formed a STEAM team in a pilot program around project-based learning. Our 7th grade students will partner with our lead teachers in science, technology/engineering, art and math to develop student driven projects that will meet the standards in all of the STEAM disciplines. LA teachers will assess the writing components of each of the projects as well. Rowland Reading Foundation’s SuperKids Reading Series will be expanded to our 2nd grade students building on our LA instruction from Kindergarten. Our iOS and 1-1 iPad program will be partnering with a Silicon Valley EdTech company, EXO U, to beta-test classroom & teacher-based device control and configura-tion. As part of our expanded Fine Arts vision, Janice Bettiga will continue to be given two days to facilitate the Art in Action program with homeroom teachers as a cross-curriculum discipline.

21st Century Classroom Project • Landscape Enhancement • Bright Bytes • MADx (Extended Care) The Advisory Board’s Facility Committee will plan for phase III of our 21st Century Classroom Project. Teach-ers and students in 4th and 8th grade will pilot new furnishings of desk and chairs and their input will inform the Board on the best desks, chairs and other furniture to invest in for the 2016-2017 school year. The Board will also turn it’s focus to beautifying our playground and curbside landscaping. The Madeleine will partner with Bright-Bytes again to survey our growth with technology usage and learning. Our MADx (ECP) will see a rebranding and the introduction of new programs under the new leadership of Conan Graham.

Theme for the 2015-2016 School YearAs we approach our future, the Class of 2016 is asking us to create Unity by building Trust. The Class of 2016 is calling all of us, students, teachers, parents, alumni, and parishioners, comprised of our diverse gifts, many tal-ents, genuine hopes and visionary aspirations, to come together as a community. Together, we can become a Family as we realize our call to advance the Mission of the School of the Madeleine and the ministry of Catholic Education in the city of Berkeley and throughout the Diocese of Oakland.


Documents

School of the Madeleine Annual Reportthemadeleine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/AR14-15-1.pdf• Partnered with CEOs from Piper to launch successful Kickstarter campaign of $250K