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Repor t to the Communi ty

Partnership SchoolsCATHOLIC

Educating Camden’s Children

Holy NameSacred HeartSaint Anthony of PaduaSaint CeciliaSaint Joseph Pro-Cathedral

Deeply Rooted in a Legacy of Faith and Education.

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Board of Directors

Jennifer Alleva, CPAPartnerYour Part-Time Controller

Father Timothy ByerleyPastorMary, Queen of All Saints

Jerry BuckleyChief Executive OfficerPennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Reynold (Ren) P. Cicalese, CPA, PFS, CGMAShareholderAlloy Silverstein

Sister Karen Dietrich, SSJ, PhDExecutive DirectorCatholic Partnership Schools

Joseph A. Del Duca, EsquirePartner & General CounselThe Walters Group

Julio FuentesPresident & CEOHispanic CREO

John C. Hook, EsquirePartner Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

Judyann Gillespie McCarthy, MSW, LCSWAssociate Vice President, Children and Adolescent Counseling Behavioral Health Services Center for Family Services

Christine L. Healey (Chair)PresidentHealey Education Foundation

Father Daniel Joyce, S.J.Assistant to the Vice President for MissionSt. Joseph’s University

Glen MessinaPresident & CEOPHH Corporation

Michael S. Orfe, CFAVice PresidentGoldman Sachs

Adolfo (Pepe) PipernoPresidentSbar, Inc.

Eugene (Geno) SchiavoPrincipal Kitchen & Associates

Rev. Britt StarghillPastorKaighn Avenue Baptist Church

Dr. Bill Watson, EdDDirector, Curriculum and Assessment Diocese of Camden Office of Catholic Schools

We are committed to sustaining safe and nurturing

schools that inspire and prepare each of our students for rigorous,

college preparatory or technical high schools.

Catholic Partnership Schools Mission

Message from the Executive Director

High-quality education

is no longer just a

pathway to opportunity

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future success.

Leaders and educators often suggest reflection as an important element for continual growth and the development of innovative ideas. Reflection offers moments of introspection and a chance to celebrate success. As we prepare to begin another school year at our five Catholic Partnership Schools, we want to take the time to reflect on our most recent achievements and share with you our 2013-2014 Report to the Community. Since its inception, Catholic Partnership Schools has maintained its commitment to strengthen and sustain the inner-city Catholic schools in Camden, NJ. In the following pages we will show how the Catholic Partnership Schools, along with the support of our staff of experienced teachers and school principals, emphasis on strong academics and a safe learning environment, are successfully nurturing curious, intelligent, and compassionate students.

This year marked our second annual Education Summit. The Partnership continues to build on conversations within the community centered on educating children from challenging urban and underserved environments. This year’s keynote speaker for the Summit was MacArthur Fellow Genius Awardee, Angela Duckworth, PhD, who shared insights from her research on “grit” and how some students are more driven over others. The Summit included more than 300 education professionals from seven states sharing research and insights on how to improve student behavior, resilience, and academic achievement.

As many of you know, high-quality education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity – it is an indicator of future success. We’re so proud of the 32 students from our 2014 graduating class who received full or partial scholarships to five of our area’s Catholic high schools. Our students continue to perform in ways that truly demonstrate “grit,” determination, and willingness to succeed.

The 2014 school year also marked CPS’ first

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graduating high school class, which marked a significant moment in CPS history. Our former CPS students took the skills they learned while students at CPS and successfully went on to complete four years of high school. Our alumni are transitioning to twenty-five prestigious colleges and universities in the area with several of our alumni indicating an interest in education or medical professions.

Believing it is equally important to teach the whole student, the Partnership continues to invest in afterschool and summer programs benefiting our students. Students have a wide range of choices and avenues for their talents – from athletics to choir and orchestra to robotics and aviation, the children in our schools are achieving – both in and outside of the classroom.

Towards the end of this report you will see our financial highlights. The Partnership has continued to expand our donor reach and stabilize the operating needs for our five elementary schools. We continue to raise funds to directly benefit education and student services while also focusing on technology improvements, facility upgrades and essential staffing needs.

As we take the time to pause and reflect we also feel compelled to thank you, our donors and supporters, for your response to the Partnership with your generous dollars, time and resources. It is an important time in Partnership history and one that would not have been achieved if it was not for your support. With your help we are sustaining our safe and nurturing schools and ensuring the children of Camden access to results-proven education for years to come.

Gratefully,

Sister Karen Dietrich, SSJ, PhDExecutive Director

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Keynote Speaker, Angela Duckworth, PhD; Attendees participate in breakout sessions; and, The Honorable Dana L. Redd, Mayor City of Camden and Chief J. Scott

Thomson, Chief of Police, Camden County Police Department

Summit2014 Education Summit: Self Control, Poverty, Social and Emotional Development and the Roles They Play in Raising Our Children

More than 300 education professionals from 7 states gathered for a daylong exploration of the long-term psychological and neurological impact of poverty and trauma on children’s ability to learn on Monday, March 24, 2014 at The Enterprise Center in Mt. Laurel, NJ. The day began with a keynote address by Angela Duckworth, PhD. Dr. Duckworth, a MacArthur Fellow Genius Awardee, discussed self-control and “grit,” a term she coined through her research; specifically, how focus and tenacity drive success - oftentimes more than talent and ability. According to Duckworth, it is the perseverance and passion that leads people to ultimate success and high achievement. Other panelists joining Dr. Duckworth included educators and researchers from Rutgers University and Johns Hopkins University, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and New York University. This year’s summit also garnered the support of prominent Camden leaders including Camden Mayor Dana L. Redd and Chief of the Camden County Police Department, J. Scott Thomson.

The Summit attracted representatives from var-ious facets of education and youth services in-cluding researchers, psychologists, government officials, school educators and administrators.

All were interested in learning more about the 2014 Education Summit topics and sessions such as: What are doable interventions that have been shown to reverse the negative impact of violence and poverty and get children on the right academic path?; How can

mindfulness strategies and practice create a safe and emotionally healing space for learning?; The long-term impact on memory, executive function, and motivation from negative emotions and sustained stress in children; The latest best practices for improving literacy, behavior and whole child outcomes; and, The role of parents in mitigating the effects of social and emotional stressors in their child’s life.

The one-day gathering sought to continue the conversation and help form a greater understanding of the social and emotional underpinnings of success in childhood and beyond while seeking ways to shape a program of action with new and practicable solutions. Attendees of the 2014 Education Summit were able to hear from top experts across various fields while also sharing their own ideas, strategies and practices through Q&A sessions and practitioner work groups.

The Education Summit addressed key conversations which must be had within our community if we want to strive for a better education system. After all, mission-driven schools - like those of Catholic Partnership Schools - believe in “grit.”

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We push our youth to never give up, to achieve more, and to believe in themselves. “Grit” is who we are. “Grit” is what we do.

On Thursday, May 15, 2014 the CPS students shined. Students lit up the stage at the Student Campus Center and the Gordon Theater to celebrate Arts, Leadership and Excellence during the 4th Annual Dreams of Our Children event. The event is an opportunity for community partners, volunteers, parents, and financial donors alike to come together to celebrate the arts and academics in our five schools.

Because art inspires and gives hope where there is often none, Catholic Partnership Schools believes the arts should be an essential element in our academic programming. We believe arts give our youth a voice, a means of expression and a chance to be successful. Dreams celebrates our students’ artistic talents and features student showcases which include an art exhibit, vocal and instrumental performances, dance, theater pieces and poetry, as well as the awarding of special scholarships and student leadership awards.

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“ God gives us dreams a size too big so that we can grow into them.” – Unknown

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2014 Student AwardsHonoring What Makes Our Students Special

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The Catholic Partnership Schools Courage, Compassion & Confidence Award is awarded to one student throughout the Catholic Partnership Schools who displays these three key characteristics as demonstrated by his or her academic achievement; service to others; and, acts of courage, compassion, and confidence in interactions with others, and, in pursuing her or his dreams. The student recipient is one that other students and faculty members recognize as a hard worker, someone who has overcome obstacles to pursue excellence, and, who leads by example.

Congratulations to our award winner: Ashley Melendez, St. Anthony of Padua School

Congratulations also go out to our nominees:

Fausto Medina - Holy Name SchoolSalomon Dieudonne - St. Cecilia SchoolZahir Johnson - Sacred Heart SchoolAbasiama Ibanga - St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral School

The Catholic Partnership Schools Excellence & Leadership Award is awarded to one student in each of the five Catholic Partnership Schools. This award is based on a student’s academic achievement, strong work ethic, and commitment to his or her education. The student who receives this award volunteers for leadership roles and is motivated to assist with school projects and activities. The recipient of the CPS Excellence and Leadership Award is someone who goes above and beyond in their pursuit of academic excellence and demonstrates a true desire to pursue her or his dreams by obtaining an excellent education and encouraging other students to do so as well.

Congratulations to this year’s award recipients:

Aishah Dorsey - Holy Name SchoolLeslie Morales - St. Anthony of Padua SchoolStephany Aldana- St. Cecilia SchoolKolby Johnson - Sacred Heart SchoolChibuzo Chukwueke - St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral School

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Ashley MelendezCatholic Partnership Schools Courage, Compassion & Confidence Award recipient for the 2013-2014 school year is Ashley Melendez, a St. Anthony of Padua student since the first grade. A true gift to her community, Ashley exhibits the qualities and characteristics of a strong student including disciplined study habits, good grades and consistent recognition as an honor student with top honors in Social Studies and Technology.

A member of the Von Neida Task Force, Ashley has assumed leadership roles for many task force activities including workshops and presentations as well as impressively serving as a task force spokesperson when needed. Ashley was part of task force team responsible for getting $154,000 of new lighting for Von Neida Park, moving the $2.2 million flooding abatement project forward, and convincing the county to put a $15,000 fence around the St. Anthony of Padua playground to improve safety for the students.

Ashley is committed to community service and tries to spread the word to ensure the next generations of Camden youth have a head start on the leadership skills and drive needed to revitalize Camden and position the city for a future of success. She is an advocate for her community as well as her school. Ashley often says she feels called by God to get involved and do things for her community.

It is because of these many positive traits that Ashley Melendez was awarded the Catholic Partnership Schools Courage, Compassion & Confidence Award.A

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The Outstanding Graduate Award recognizes a high school senior and alum of one of our five schools, who has excelled academically and also embodies the Partnership vision of an intellectually confident, morally courageous, and compassionate young person who is committed to living and building a more just and peaceful world.

This year’s award goes to:Johangeliz Febo - St. Cecilia’s Class of 2010, Camden Catholic Class of 2014

Johangeliz “JoJo” Febo The 2014 Outstanding Graduate Awardee is Johangeliz “JoJo” Febo. JoJo was born and raised in Camden and spent time attending St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral School and eventually graduated from St. Cecilia School in 2010. Throughout her nine years as a CPS student JoJo worked hard and consistently performed to honor roll standards. By the end of the 8th grade JoJo was selected to receive the Langan-Nadell scholarship to attend Camden Catholic High School.

JoJo graduated from high school in June and was accepted to five colleges. In the Fall of 2014 JoJo will attend Rutgers-Camden on a full scholarship through New Jersey’s Educational Opportunity Fund. She hopes to transfer to Rutgers-New Brunswick to pursue her dream of becoming a pediatric doctor or nurse.

Johangeliz “JoJo” Febo is a tremendous role model and inspiration. Catholic Partnership Schools is honored to recognize her as our first Outstanding Graduate.

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(top left) 2014 CPS Scholarship winners (bottom left) Mr. John Langan and Dr. Judy Nadell pose with recipients of the Langan-Nadell Community Scholarships. (right) Mr. John Langan and Dr. Judy Nadell pose with 2014 graduate and scholarship winner Jennifer Zamora.

CPS Community Scholars, Class of 2014

LANGAN-NADELL COMMUNITY SCHOLARS TO CAMDEN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Isaiah AlvarezDyamend FladgerAshley MelendezJennifer ZamoraAndrew Zhao

DOMENICA COMMUNITY SCHOLARS

Camden Catholic High SchoolDahmir BlakneyJada CorderoAnthony NguyenHillary PeraltaHenry PhamLesley PinaMelissa RodriguezAbigail SmithReanna TorresTiffany VelizTho Vu

Paul VI High SchoolJulio DiazTatiana HerreraOmar OrtizMonica Van

Gloucester Catholic High SchoolKarelys BermudezJessica CanalesJaneliz Muniz

HOLY NAME SCHOLARS

Camden Catholic High SchoolKemi FuentesJayla MeltonWilliam Morales

Archbishop Ryan High SchoolJavier Jackson

MC DERMOTT COMMUNITY SCHOLARS

Camden Catholic High SchoolChibuzo ChukwuekeLeslie Morales

CAMDEN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL MERIT SCHOLARS

Gabrielle BemberyJada CorderoAnthony NguyenHenry Pham

SISTER PHELOMENA GINI SCHOLARSHIP

Camden Catholic High SchoolZahir Johnson

COMMUNITY SCHOLAR

Cristo Rey Philadelphia High SchoolLeinyfer Espinoza

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The 32 2013-2014 scholarship recipients

received more than $150,000 in

scholarships to attend some of the region’s

top private high schools. This will add up

to more than $600,000 over the next

four years. These scholars will be joining

118 other Partnership graduates already

at these high schools.

Mr. and Mrs. Piperno and Sister Karen Dietrich, SSJ, PhD pose with the 2014 Domenica

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The 2013-2014 school year was a significant moment in Catholic Partnership School’s history – CPS’ first graduating class officially graduated from high school. CPS alumni are starting the 2014-2015 school year as freshmen across more than twenty-five prestigious colleges and universities including:

And, they’re off ….

St. Joseph’s UniversityRutgers University – New BrunswickRutgers University – CamdenHoly Family UniversityMorgan State UniversityUniversity of DelawareHoward UniversityRowan UniversityRichard Stockton College of New JerseyTemple UniversityFlorida StateUniversity of TampaLincoln UniversitySt. John’s UniversitySt. Leo’s UniversityCaldwell CollegeIona CollegeAlbright CollegeLaSalle UniversityUniversity of ScrantonCollege of St. ElizabethRider UniversityGeorgian Court UniversityDelaware State UniversityVirginia Union UniversityFlorida International UniversityUniversity of MarylandCamden County College

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Catholic Partnership Schools continue to have a lasting

impression on the education of our students. CPS alumni now attend six

local Catholic high schools in the area and proudly boast

a 96 percent retention rate for students remaining in Catholic

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The 2013-2014 school year brought the opportunity to open a Learning Resource Center (LRC). The LRC is a small, dedicated classroom, in each of our five schools. These classrooms serve the individualized needs of 8-10 of our children in grades 4-7 who struggle the most – despite Title I and compensatory education support.

Each classroom is taught by a special education certified teacher, trained and practiced in the methods needed to build children’s self-esteem, confidence and academic proficiency. While students received their individualized, structured and modified instruction in reading/language arts, math, and social studies within the LRC, they also join their grade-level peers for religion, art, music, technology, physical education, lunch and recess. Forty CPS students thrived in the Learning Resource Center this year.

Learning Resource Centers

LEARNINGThe Learning Resource Center is a small, dedicated classroom, in each of our five schools, serving the individualized needs of our children

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is offered to children in grades 4 -8 and is free to the families. Students receive one-hour of group instruction a week, in addition to bi-weekly band practice. Instruments are provided to students accepted into the program.

Choir

The Partnership choir is made of ten students from each school; these ten students represent their individual schools by not only their desire and ability to sing, but their dedication and accountability to the choir. While each school does have its own choir, ten of those students are able to join the Partnership choir. The Partnership choir meets weekly after school to practice. Several performances are scheduled throughout the year, such as Caroling in Camden in December and the Romero Lecture at Rutgers University in March. The showcase event for the choir is the CPS Dreams event in May at Rutgers University.

While schools in our area have cut programs like athletics, art, and music, CPS has placed a strong emphasis on these types of programming.

While schools in our area have cut programs like athletics, art, and music, CPS has placed a strong emphasis on these types of programming. We strongly believe in educating the whole person and exposing our students to a variety of educational opportunities.

Athletics

The Catholic Partnership Schools recognize the value of extracurricular athletic programs and the positive effect they have on the lives of Camden’s children. Athletic programs promote cooperation, teamwork, good sportsmanship and responsibility among students. CPS’ Athletics Program includes boys and girls traveling varsity basketball teams, boys and girls traveling junior varsity basketball teams, boys baseball and boys and girls cross country. CPS’ dedicated, league-based athletics program sets us apart from the other elementary schools in our community.

Orchestra

The CPS Orchestra boasts 100 children from all five of our schools. Each CPS school masters a different family of instruments: Holy Name – percussion, Sacred Heart and St. Cecilia’s -strings, St. Anthony’s – brass, and St. Joe’s – woodwinds. All students come together once a week to practice as an orchestra. The program

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The CamdeNerdz have been in existence since the inception of Catholic Partnership Schools. The team is made up of 10 CPS students from 6th-8th grade. Two players from each school are represented on the team. Students are chosen or nominated for the team by their principals, usually in conjunction with the math and science teachers. The principals and teachers look for students who either enjoy math and science or show interest in hands on activities. For the 2013-2014 school year The CamdeNerdz received The Judg-es Award at the First Lego League local tournament.

Aviation

The Catholic Partnership Schools Aviation Adventure Club provides 6th-8th grade students with a safe, academic enrichment experience via learning about aviation. Each school has a crew (lead by one adult mentor) that meets weekly, after-school for 1.5 hours from mid-January through mid-May. The Crews use a modified version of the Wild Blue Wonders Curriculum, which breaks aviation down into various components that are aligned with the National Content Standards. The Aviation program provides academic enrichment in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), and the arts.

Randy Nunez, a member of the Catholic Partnership Schools Aviation Adventure Club, has a passion for aviation and dived into the aviation program’s materials with delight and fascination. Randy was nominated by Ira Weissman, Co-Founder of the Camden Youth Aviation Program, to receive a scholarship to the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc./ Hampton University STEM Academy at Hampton University, a unique one-week residential program for high school students that introduces STEM through aviation.

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Boat Building

In collaboration with Urban Promise’s BoatWorks Program, six students from the 6th, 7th and 8th grades from Sacred Heart School worked together to build a 15-foot Merrimack canoe. Beginning with just a few sheets of marine-grade plywood, the students were mentored by BoatWorks Director Jeff Vanderkuip and several other dedicated volunteers throughout the 30-week process. They learned to take accurate measurements, mix effective epoxies, and (their favorite) use a variety of power tools. At the end of the year, they joined students from other build teams at a “launching of the fleet” on the Cooper River.

Pictured are Randy Nunez and Dr. Eugene Richardson of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen. Randy is also pictured preparing for his Young Eagle flight with the members of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Chapter 1348.

Jamir Clark, a member of the first annual boat building club.

Giving Back is a Family Affair

It was 1992 when Kitty Del Duca entered a new phase of her life. A former teacher, Kitty had a natural curiosity and desire to learn more so it was no surprise to those around her that she decided to return to school in her 60s to take history classes at Rutgers University. While attending classes Kitty couldn’t help but notice a steeple from the top of a church watching over the Camden skyline. Kitty figured it was a Catholic school and went off to find it so she could learn more. The steeple ultimately led her to Holy Name School where she asked if they needed some volunteer help.

That was over twenty years ago.

Since that moment, in the early 90s, Kitty has been a regular volunteer at Holy Name School. As a volunteer for the school Kitty helps students learn to read, practice their public speaking, and runs the annual Halloween and Christmas plays.

For 88 year old Kitty Del Duca it is the company of the children that keeps her motivated. “I adore the children,” says Kitty. “I love the company of children and I love to teach. Ms. Quinter carefully runs the school. She is dedicated and committed to the kids. My experience here has been really wonderful.”

A mother of six, Kitty has also inspired her oldest son Joe Del Duca to volunteer. “I wasn’t doing enough,” says Joe. “When I decided it was time to volunteer Camden was an easy choice. I ultimately decided on education because I believe with the right guidance, influence and encouragement a child from Camden can achieve exactly the same thing as a child from the suburbs.”

Joe first began volunteering with Holy Name School with their basketball program - growing the program to the competitive level it is at today. His role has since evolved to a board member for Catholic Partnership Schools. “Nothing is as rewarding as my time in Camden,” says Joe who also spends time individually mentoring some of the school’s youth. “You really feel like you can make a difference. You can change their life.”

Combined, Kitty and Joe have over 30 years of volunteerism with Holy Name School. “I often think of the day I saw that steeple and how it brought me to Holy Name School,” says Kitty. “People often say ‘The kids are so lucky to have you’ but the truth is I am the lucky one.”

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Pictured is long-time CPS volunteer Kitty Del Duca with her son, Joe Del Duca, Esq., a Rutgers-Camden educated lawyer. Joe is also a CPS volunteer and a member of our Board of Directors.

Community PartnersAbrakadoodle, Alice Paul Institute, Camden Churches for Organized People, Campbell’s Soup, Diocese of Camden, Diocese of Camden Community Relations Office, Ed Snider Youth Hockey, Greater South Jersey Chorus, Holy Name Ministries of Camden, Notre Dame Alumni, Perkins Center for the Arts, Philadelphia Flyers, Rutgers Center for the Arts, Rutgers Center for Children and Childhood Studies, Symphony in C, Townsend Press, NJ Association for Aquatic Sciences, The Bridge, EAA Young Eagles

Individual Volunteers

Rayadiwata AbatAvelina AlbaGrace ArneyPatricia ArnoldChris BaeckstromGreg BergamescoNicole BergamescoDennis BlakeThomas BluesteenJoseph BouchardLarry BrandleyJulie BrownFrank BrowneJeffrey BrowneWilliam CainKevin CallahanChris CampbellMarianne CarrollAnthony CelharDeborah L. CelharCristina ChillemChrstina ChrzanowskiElizabeth CiervoGary ConnellyMarsha CorbettDennis CrawfordDiana CrewJoseph CristellaJoseph Del DucaJuvil EspinolaNancy GagerJohn GailePatricia GalieJohn GarrisMartin GillespieMary GilliganBarbara GreenMichelle GregoryKevin HagoodMatthew HeslinJohn HudspethLindsay HudspethZachary HuntMichael Hurley

Josephine IanoaleNancy JeromeJames JimenezPatricia KalataAnn KearneySheila KearneyLorraine C. KennedyMichael KulisekValerie LabarrMike Jordan LaskeyJulia LehmanHerb LissShaina LoreAmy MallonMike MangoldAndrew MasoneJudyann McCarthyThomas McCarvilleSusan McGowanColleen McLindenKathleen McNultyMarcus MearaGregg D. MetzingerKarin MirandaDaniel MrazikPaul MuscianoS. Philomena NowickiStephen PaurHarry PeralesKristin PrinnAnthony PuglieseHamna QureshiColleen RiordanLaMar RobertsTiffany RodgersMadison RogersNicolas RompreApril SaulAngelia ShawFrances SkinnerPaul SmithMatthew StanleyS. Helena StepnikCecelia A. Still-WilliamsMegan Suarez

Russell TichianMark TimmermanRegina TobinSteven TodaroPatricia TonielliLorraine C. TonzelloHelena VieiraIra WeissmanGerald Williams

Volunteers

Corporate EmployersBeneficial BankCampbell’s Soup Hispanic Network

Susquehanna BankTD Bank

Civic and Community Groups

Camden Children’s GardenFood Bank of South JerseyRomero Center MinistriesLUCY OutreachRotary ClubsThe Discovery MuseumHoly Name of Camden MinistriesBook MatesDeSales Service WorksJesuit Volunteer CorpsFranciscan Volunteer MinistrySSJ Mission CorpsUrban PromiseNorth Camden Little League

University and Alumni Groups

Notre Dame Alumni Club of South JerseyUniversity of Notre Dame Summer Service Learning Program & ND Ignite

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Christ our LightSt. Joseph Pro-CathedralSt. Anthony of PaduaSacred HeartCathedral of the Immaculate ConceptionSt. Vincent PallottiSt. Joan of ArcMary, Queen of All SaintsOur Lady of GuadalupeOur Lady of Mt. Carmel

Schools and Youth Groups

Bishop Eustace High School StudentsCamden Catholic High SchoolGloucester Catholic High SchoolGuardian Angels SchoolMount Saint Joseph AcademyPaul VI High SchoolQuixote Quest

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The CPS model allows for the most efficient use of

resources for our five schools which has allowed us,

with your financial support, to survive and thrive.

We enter our sixth year with stable enrollment and

we remain debt-free!

As the numbers and graphs on page 17 clearly show,the success of CPS would not be possible without your annual financial support.

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$1,000,000 +John Langan and Judith Nadell

$500,000 +Healey Education Foundation

$250,000+ Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

$100,000+Children’s Scholarship FundDiocese of CamdenDomenica FoundationDavid W. Haas, Wyncote FoundationDorrance HamiltonLouis Calder FoundationSpeedwell Foundation

$50,000+AnonymousOluv C. Joyner FoundationCharles J. PrizerShelter Hill FoundationGeorge G. Smith, III

$25,000+Ethel Mae Hocker FoundationCathedral of the Immaculate ConceptionFerguson FoundationInvisible Prince FoundationFrank Beideman and Mindy HolmanBruce and Cheryl Paparone

$10,000+Mark and Ann BaiadaC. R. Bard FoundationWilliam and Adele DuffyGeorge and Mary Kremer FoundationInvestors BankGlen and Suzanne MessinaRosanne Minke

$5,000+AnonymousBaxter Family FoundationBrothers of the Christian SchoolRen Cicalese & Anne D’AmicoJoseph A. and Mimi Del DucaChristine L. HealeyHealey Family FoundationJohn C. and Gabrielle HookJoseph H. KenneyRon and Kathy MurphyRobert and Donna PlatzerAndrew and Molly Russin

$1,000+Jennifer AllevaAMDM Properties, LLCJeffrey D. BrowneJerry and Ann BuckleyCamden County CollegeRichard and Ann Campbell

Campbell Soup FoundationCerrito ManagementThomas ClassickJames CoyleMichael and Kathy DunnEFM FoundationPeter FeuerherdTerry and Eileen FordThomas and Roxanne GalvinMaria Giammarella-RodriguezGoldman Sachs Goldman Sachs Matching Gift ProgramThomas and Sandra HurleyJohn A. and Debra T. McCarthy Charitable FundJohn and Ann KearneyAlan and Donna LinkLyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, P.C.David and Janet LyonsM&T Charitable FoundationMary Ellen McNish and Dave MillerGregg D. Metzinger and Darlene ScottJoyce E. MillerMarte and John MurphyMaureen NultyMichael S. and Laura Mae OrfeMark and Bonnie PrizerPSE&GSam and Donna RossS.A.R. Automotive Equipment, Inc.Charles SaileJoseph and Pamela ScappaMark and Denise SchmidSisters of Saint JosephKathleen M. StrottMichael and Christine VassalottiDorothy WoodBarry and Sandy Yagodich

$500+Mark and Megan BeachJeffrey A. CarlowStephen and Deborah ConroyCoopers Ferry Development AssociationDamien O. Del Duca, EsqBrenda Lee Eutsler, Esq.Sharon L. Prizer and Charles J. GillRonald GiordanoHolly HainesGlenna M. HarkinsChas and Gail HigginsBernadette JanisPatricia M. KalataRose Mary KeaneMike KellyKeith A. LampmanRobert MarloweJoe and Jeanne MitchoMary Ellen and Joseph Nardi, IIIProcacci Financial Planning, Inc.Kathaleen ReavyEugene and Tammy SchiavoMichael and Frances A. SkinnerSociety of St. Vincent de Paul

DONORSSurety Title CompanyWilliam TambussiTownsend Press, Inc.Robert P. WeberCarol M. Wojenski

$250+Lauren AdderlyChris and Patty BaeckstromRaymond BaraldiEvelyn and Anthony CarfagnoMelissa M. Weiksnar and Jeffrey L. CarusoChestnut Hill CollegeBob CollinsgruCommunity Safety FoundationJoseph ConwayPeter, Janet and Diane CoteDennis J. CrawfordJohn DeGoodBeth & John Delaney, Jr.John DeSilvioJohn and Rosalee DilulioDiscovery Program IncJohn DorseyJames DwyerJune ErtlPaula FairleyAna I. GarciaGuy GiordanoJames and Margaret GregoryGlenna M. HarkinsRobert HoeyHowley Family FoundationNancy C. JeromeMichael and Rosemarie KeoughStephen and Kathleen KoleskLa Salle AcademyM&T BankTracye McArdleRobert McDermottJoseph McMahonWilliam and Karen MestichelliDonna Siegel MoffaKatherine J. MufalliLisa C. NooneAntoinette O’ConnellMary OzzimoCarol PateLisa PereraAsiya RazviTamarra Causley RobinsonKelsey SandersonRick ScheflenSchmid Eleven CorporationGesu SchoolKelli SeatonSecular Franciscan Order Christ the King FraternityJay StillmanJack TarditiRamona VosbikianNyeema WatsonMegan WhiteYouth Volunteer Management LLC

CPS Awards / Recognition

the success of CPS would not be possible without your annual financial support.

Special congratulations to Elena Piperno, Coordinator of Summer and After-school

Programs (2010-2014) on being named one of the National Afterschool Association’s

Top of the Class: Afterschool’s Next Generation Emerging Professionals in the

Afterschool Field. Elena appeared in the Summer 2014 edition of Afterschool Today.

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The 2013-2014 school year marked the start of our Fund a Future initiative. Fund a Future is a special kind of giving that creates a relationship between donors and the children they sponsor. For $8,000 a donor can sponsor a child’s education for one year.

We believe that the students attending Catholic Partnership Schools are EXCEPTIONAL... they are exceptions to the rule that says that growing up in poverty necessarily limits what you can achieve. Our enrollment is

• 99% minority

• 50% Catholic

• 88% of the students come from homes living at or below the federal poverty line — $24,000 per year for a family of 4

• 60% of our graduates go on to attend excellent college prep high schools and ultimately fine colleges and universities in America — including St. Johns, NYU, Rutgers, and Seton Hall. Truly exceptional...

SUPPORT

What does your gift mean to a student? $8,000 sponsors a child’s education for one year

$4,000 sponsors a child’s education for a semester

$2,000 sponsors a child’s education for a quarter

$1,000 sponsors a child’s education for one month

$ 500 sponsors a child’s education for two weeks

Fund a Future

“My first Catholic Partnership Schools event was at the Gala Cocktail Party in May. I was instantly made to feel welcome and could feel the enthusiasm and passion of the attendees the minute I walked in the room.

When we took our seats, handmade cards from the students were at each table. Mine had a cheerful little monkey on the front with a long, curly tail that made me smile. Inside, a child’s do-your-best printing read, “Stop monkeying around! Give to the CPS!” When the lights dimmed and we watched the video of the students talking about what their schools meant to them and what a safe and nurturing environment they provided, a light bulb went off for me. I have always given relatively small donations to a number of my favorite charities and my employer, Merck, generously matches those donations. As the video played, it dawned on me that I could make a true impact by combining my smaller donations into one for CSP’s Fund-a-Future—and in fact (with the Merck match) I could donate a year’s tuition for TWO students. So, then and there, I decided to stop “monkeying around” with my charitable giving and maximize the impact in a way I never have before.

When I need a reason to smile, I just picture two children happily walking through the doors of a Catholic Partnership School on a crisp September day. Does the trick every time!”

Molly E. Russin Customer Centricity Manager - Merck, Global Human HealthFund a Future Donor

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The annual cost to educate the same Camden elementary student:

District Schools: $27,000

Charter Schools: $16,000

Catholic Partnerships Schools: $ 8,000

SUPPORT

What does your gift mean to a student? $8,000 sponsors a child’s education for one year

$4,000 sponsors a child’s education for a semester

$2,000 sponsors a child’s education for a quarter

$1,000 sponsors a child’s education for one month

$ 500 sponsors a child’s education for two weeks

Statement of Financial PositionJune 30, 2013 (audited) ASSETS

Cash and Equivalents $1,977,665

Tuition Receivable, Net of Allowance $110,003

Other Current Assets $412,234

Current Assets $2,499,902

Property and Equipment, Net $131,063

Other Assets $3,396

Total Assets $2,634,361

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Total Current Liabilites $396,744

Net Assets

Undesignated $1,897,617

Board Designated $0

Restricted $340,000

Total Net Assets $2,237,617

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $2,634,361

Grants and Donations $2,872,417Diocese of Camden Contributions $1,749,858*Tuition and Fees $2,353,495Other Income $38,690

Revenue and Support

Program Services $5,654,891Management and General $694,886Fundraising $204,418

Expenses

Statement of Activities June 30, 2013 (audited) REVENUE AND SUPPORT

Grants and Donations $2,872,417

Diocese of Camden Contributions $1,749,858

Tuition and Fees $2,353,495

Other Income $38,690

Total Revenue and Support $7,014,460

EXPENSES

Program Services $5,654,891

Management and General $694,886

Fundraising $204,418

Total Expense $6,554,195

Change in Net Assets $460,265

Net Assets, Beginning of Fiscal Year $1,777,352

Net Assets, End of Fiscal Year $2,237,617

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*includes in-kind rent

Catholic Partnership Schools Staff:Sister Karen Dietrich, SSJ, PhD Executive Director

Keith A. Lampman Director of Development

Glenna M. Harkins, MSOD Director of Programs

Linda Arceo, MA Director of Grants & Communications

Joyce E. Miller, CPA Chief Financial Officer

Beverly Arthur, MIS Executive Assistant

John Bianchi, PhD Database Manager & Development Assistant

Sister Sharon McCarthy, SSJ Instructional Coach

Evelin Ciarrocca Coordinator of Graduate & Family Support Programs

Sister Clarisa Vazquez, SSJ Coordinator of Family Support Programs

Joanna Barlow Coordinator of After-School & Summer Programs

Schools and Principals:

Holy Name School Principal: Patricia Quinter

Sacred Heart School Principal: Janet Williams

St. Anthony of Padua School Prinicpal: Mary Burke, EdD

St. Cecilia School Principal: Sister Alicia Perna, SSJ

St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral School Principal: Frances Montgomery

Partnership SchoolsCATHOLIC

Educating Camden’s Children

Holy Name | Sacred Heart | Saint Anthony of Padua | Saint Cecilia | Saint Joseph Pro-Cathedral

808 Market Street, Camden, New Jersey 08102856.338.0966 | catholicpartnershipschools.org

We Believe That... Excellent Catholic schools provide an environment that nourishes the spirits and souls of children in a way that can sustain them for a lifetime.

The neighborhood school is an anchor of security for children, families and communities.

Education is a transformative power that can positively change children’s lives and give them hope and a future of possibility. It is the most critical factor in breaking the cycle of poverty.

Our children need places and people upon whom they can depend for safety, strength, and support.

It is an obligation of schools to insure mastery of core, foundational skills in reading and mathematics.

Curriculum and instruction must be purposefully designed, student-centered, and individualized to assure that each child achieves.

Teachers must be professional educators – trained, experienced, and committed not only to the children they serve but to the evolving craft of teaching.

We have a responsibility to provide an excellent education that prepares the children with the skills they need for success in rigorous high schools so that they can have the choice of college and a profession or trade.

Our ministry to children includes empowering their families to value education’s significance. By sharing with them a vision for the future, we create a community that provides the consistency, love, and nurturance needed for children to grow into fine adults.

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