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Potential “Partners In Education” With the ever changing society we live in comes an ever changing educational need.  The rate of change we experience seems to accelerate daily and the costs associated with that change can be overwhelming.  With the guidance of our new Fund Development committee, St. Mary School has launched a new program to help address this need – Partners In Education (P.I.E.). Our new Partners In Education program is completely outlined in the attached proposal. This program’s basic premise is for a local business, organization or family/individual to adopt a classroom or special program at St. Mary School. Through a modest investment of $500 to $1,000, you will be assisting in the education of children in our community, while at the same time gain exposure to over 700 families in St. Mary’s Parish. Since this program is new to us, we would welcome any suggestions, comments and/or concerns that the business community might have. We are hopeful that this program will be a success and one that will last for many years to come. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact a committee member or Mr. Larry Daly, Principal, at 217/824-6501 or ldaly@ctitech.com. Thank you, in advance, for taking the time to consider such an important program. Sincerely, Lori Younker Kim Grgurich Bernie Sloan Larry Daly P.I.E. Committee Members “The objective of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves through their lives”….Robert M. Hutchins

Partners In Education

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Mission

As a Catholic educational community, St. Mary School is created, supported and nurtured by the parish. St. Mary School’s mission is to provide an environment where each student can discover personally the presence and message of God. Working together with our parents, faculty and the parish community, promotes academic excellence, the teaching of Christian values and the spiritual growth of each child. We endeavor to prepare students for commitments to their Catholic faith, future academic success and responsible citizenship.

Our History

Since 1909, St. Mary School in Taylorville has served thousands of children of the Catholic faith. The school has grown from a one-room converted home to the current facilities encompassing nearly a city block. The faculty has changed from religious Sisters of the Most Precious Blood, to lay faculty with deep faith in their Christian values. The curriculum has expanded from the three R’s to include a comprehensive social studies program, computer technology programs integrating a whole learning approach with classroom lessons, full music and band classes, as well as art appreciation, daily commitments to physical education and much more. Through all the students and all the changes, St. Mary has remained true to it charge – to provide an environment where human knowledge is not only imparted, but enlightened and enlivened by an active faith. As a result, St. Mary has developed a reputation in its community of graduating well-educated students who are strong of character and faith.

Our Future

The future holds intense optimism for St. Mary school, staff and families. Recent growth in enrollment, the continuing high educational attainments of graduates and the schools positive reputation in the community underscore the past achievements of the school. It is with this optimism that the school has moved to ensure its existence for decades to come.

With the ever changing society we live in comes an ever changing educational need. The rate of change we experience seems to accelerate daily and the costs associated with that change can be overwhelming. With the guidance of our diocesan educational office, St. Mary School has launched a new program to help address this need – P.I.E. – Partners in Education.

What is the Partners In Education (P.I.E.) Program?

A financial commitment made by a business, club or organization, individual, group or family to sponsor a classroom or specialized program for incentive materials that will enhance the activity or program.

This new program is designed to create a unique match between each class at St. Mary School and a business (partner) in the community. The money will be used in a variety of ways to provide the class or special program with extra educational materials and opportunities throughout the school year. In return, the “partner” would receive special recognition.

Our goal this year would be to have all of the classes and special programs “adopted” by a local business, club or organization, individual, group or family. We are very excited about this opportunity being offered to you. We all realize the importance and necessity of a thriving school in a community. This is one way both the school, business community and families can ensure their futures.

Partners In Education (P.I.E.) is a tremendous way of helping students at St. Mary while providing positive publicity for our sponsors.

Your Support Makes a Difference….

What type of financial commitment is required for the P.I.E. Program?

• Currently we have 8 classrooms available to sponsor at $500 each. You can designate which classroom you would like to sponsor.
• Kindergarten (1 class)
• First Grade (2 classes)
• Second Grade (1 class)
• Third Grade (1 class)
• Fourth Grade (1 class)
• Fifth Grade (1 classes)
• Sixth Grade (1 class)
• Currently we have 8 special programs available to sponsor at $1000 each which assists with all grades, K - 6.
• Computer Lab
• Media Center - Library
• Art
• Music Appreciation
• Band
• Physical Education
• Religion
• Gifted

How will payment be made and when?

• Commitment forms need to be completed by June 15, 2004
• You can make a one time donation for the allocated amount to be paid on or before June 15th or you can make two payments to be paid in full by October 1, 2004.

St. Mary School Partners In Education

Sponsorship Recognition

$1000 LEVEL

• Plaque – to remind us and our visitors of your commitment to St. Mary School, your name will be featured on a sponsor plaque outside the Principals office and the All-Purpose Room along with a photo.
• Special ad placement in our local newspaper recognizing our donors (June)
• Also available – special check presentations to be placed in local newspaper
• Recognition Reception for our Sponsors – School Open House (August)
• Recognition in our schools Annual Report (distribute over 1,600 to school families and parishners)
• St. Mary School Website – recognition page will be dedicated to the P.I.E. program with links to your business, etc.
• Teachers and students will keep their partners informed as to how their donations make a difference in providing a better education. You will receive correspondence from your class in many different forms of thank you.
• Special invites to school events such as the Christmas Program, Catholic School Week Events, etc.
• Examples – have lunch with your class; when your special program is hosting mass or another event, you will have special seating and you will be recognized.

$500 LEVEL

• Plaque – to remind us and our visitors of your commitment to St. Mary School, your name will be featured on a sponsor plaque outside of your class along with a photo.
• Special ad placement in our local newspaper recognizing our donors (June)
• Recognition Reception for our Sponsors – School Open House (August)
• Recognition in our schools Annual Report (distribute over 1,600 to school families and parrishners)
• St. Mary School Website – recognition page will be dedicated to the P.I.E. program
• Teachers and students will keep their partners informed as to how their donations make a difference in providing a better education. You will receive correspondence from your class in many different forms.

St. Mary School Partners In Education

Sponsorship / Commitment Sign Up

Contact: ___________________________________

Business, Club/Organization, Group or Family Name to be placed on plaque:

__________________________________________________________________________

If the sponsorship is in honor of someone you want listed on the plaque, please list:

______________________________________

Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________

Daytime Phone: ____________________________ Email: __________________________

_____ Yes, I would like to participate in the Partners In Education (P.I.E.) program. Check which program you will be sponsoring. Multiple donors are accepted.

_____ Sponsor a Special Program ($1,000 level)

____ Art ____ Music ____ Religion ____ Physical Education

____ Band ____Gifted ____ Computer Lab

____ Media Center – Library

_____ Sponsor a Classroom {Designate which class(es) from K – 6) ($500 level)

________________ (class) __________________(teacher)

Please let us know how payment will be made. Payments need to be paid in full by October 1^st. You can make checks payable to St. Mary School; we can bill you directly or you can pay by credit card using Visa or Mastercard.

Please mail or fax this commitment form no later than June 15 to the following:

Attn: Partners In Education Program

St. Mary School

422 S. Washington

Taylorville, IL 62568

Fax: 824-2803