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Dear Parents:

Today, we mailed out materials inviting you to participate in the 2018-19 Day School Annual Fund. This is a big milestone for our community, as it is the first formal Annual Fund campaign that the Day School has had in many years. This signifies so much for our School and where it stands today. While you might be inclined to think that this fundraising initiative is a sign that we are in financial trouble, an Annual Fund �" at any school �" actually represents the exact opposite. Here are some key points about what our Annual Fund means for us and why you should participate:

1. Because we are growing and building on an already stable foundation, we have more confidence in asking for gifts of this kind.

2. Participation matters �" at whatever level is meaningful to you. No gift amount is too small (or too big), but the amount of families who give means EVERYTHING.

3. Our Day School Governing Board and Faculty have already made gifts, and their participation in just a short time is remarkable and much appreciated.

4. Annual Fund dollars raised help bridge the gap between the cost of tuition and the many programs, facility upgrades, and “extras” from which your children benefit.

5. Giving helps us fulfill our mission by upholding one of our key tenets �" gemilut hasadim �" acts of loving kindness.

Our goal is 100% participation in 100 days. Day 1 starts on Monday and will continue through the end of the calendar year, among other reasons, so that we can all benefit from the tax write-offs associated with gifts of this nature. We are counting on your support, your show of strength, your gifts that “start with the heart”.

If you have any questions or wish to discuss the Annual Fund in greater depth, feel free to contact me at any time.

Shabbat Shalom,

Shara