PROVIDING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS

Summer 2015

PROVIDING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS

Since 2001

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Board of Trustees

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Grants Issued ‘13-15

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Our Mission 1. Enable members of the community to build strong schoolcommunity relationships and support Millbrook public schools through tax-deductible contributions. 2. Work closely with the Board of Education to enhance programs worthy of community support that are aligned with current and future needs of the district’s students. 3. Provide non-tax based revenue for district initiatives through fundraising, private donation and grants solicitation. 4. Strengthen our education community by offering donors the means to establish charitable legacies that address Millbrook public school student’s needs.

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Endowing our Children’s Future. 24 Foundation History

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The Millbrook Educational Fountation is a private, non-profit corporation comprised of community members dedicated to enhancing the quality of our public schools. Our goal is to provide for program and facility needs beyond those supported by regular school funding sources. Please join us in pursuit of excellence in education.

Fourteen years ago, as the Millbrook community began discussions about building a new high school, a group of district parents, community members, and administrators established the Millbrook Educational Foundation as a way to provide a financial base for enhancing the education of Millbrook students. Now celebrating well over a decade of giving, the Millbrook Educational Foundation seeks out, investigates and gives grants for the enhancement of arts in residency, educational enrichment, and athletic programs that would not normally be available through the school budget and state funding. Funds are generated through an annual appeal, commemorative brick sales, the Taste of Millbrook, and the generosity of area foundations and individuals. MEF Trustees

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“MEF, an Educational Partner” A Letter from Philip D. D’Angelo

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2015 Partnership Grants 1. $4,000 for the application fee for the HS International Baccalaureate (IB) Program 2. $21,042 for Reading Primers and Six Traits of Writing materials for Kindergarten through grade 6 for K-8. 3. $4,000 for PBIS (character education) materials for Kindergarten through grade 12.

I would like to thank the members of the Millbrook Educational Foundation (MEF) for their support of the educational needs of the students of the Millbrook Central School District. The Foundation is very receptive to grant requests made by the Millbrook staff. Examples of a grant requests that the Millbrook Educational Foundation have funded are listed on the following page. I was informed by the Millbrook Educational Foundation that I could submit a “Partnership Grant” on behalf of the Millbrook Central School District on an annual basis. I submitted a grant request, for the first time since I have been in Millbrook, in the amount of $44,042.

4. $15,000 for Professional Development for teachers District-wide. The funding of these requests will impact our entire District and help to support continuous school improvement. Every student in our District will be impacted by the funding of this grant. The Millbrook Educational Foundation is a great educational partner and fantastic supporter of the students of the Millbrook Central School District. I have been overwhelmed by the amount of grant requests that the MEF has funded. The Millbrook Educational Foundation will help our District support continuous school improvement and take our District to the “next level” for achievement for our students! I sincerely thank the Millbrook Educational Foundation for their dedication to the students of the Millbrook Central School District. Philip D. D’Angelo, Jr. Superintendent of Schools

SINCE 2001... ENDOWING OUR CHILREN’S FUTURE.

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Board of Trustees Co-Chairs Jane Williams William Zmudosky Vice Chairman

Secretary

Vicky Kelly

Jodi Fernandes

Treasurer

Superintendent of Schools

Eleanor Pelc

Philip D’Angelo, Jr.

Committees Finance and Investment

Fundraising

Peter Groffman Tom Hurley Vicky Kelly Robert Nellis Eleanor Pelc

Rob Nellis Pam Smith Lillian Varela-Cerrone Margot Peter Janelle Styles

Grants Review

Strategic Planning

Kari Capowski Deborah Coconis Maryann Herzog Eleanor Pelc Margot Peter Jen Rubbo

Nominating

Bill Zmudosky Deborah Coconis Vicky Kelly Peter Groffman SINCE 2001... ENDOWING OUR CHILREN’S FUTURE.

Jodi Fernandes Tom Hurley Vicky Kelly Rob Nellis William Zmudosky Jane Williams

Public Relations Janelle Styles Gina Marma Phil D’Angelo Kari Capowski

Ready, set, engage. If you are a resident in the Millbrook School District and have an interest to join MEF and work to enhance our public school programs please consider the following criteria. We are looking for candidates that have some experience in event planning, finance, website design, public relations, grant writing, non-profit boards and most importantly a keen interest in strengthening our students’ educational opportunities. If you choose to join in this effort consider the obligation to regularly attend monthly meetings (usually the 3rd Thursday of the month), work on at least one of several sub-committees, participate in our annual Taste of Millbrook and Annual Appeal and serve a three year term (which is renewable three times). Please feel free to contact and talk to any Trustee for any further questions you may have about joining our team effort to make the educational opportunities for the students and staff of the Millbrook District the absolute best possible.

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The Walk of Pride

You’re invited to become part of our Walk of Pride fundraising campaign to benefit the Millbrook Central School District. To commemorate your contribution, an engraved brick will become a permanent part of the main entrance to the Millbrook High School. To make your contribution, visit our website.

Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls.

~David Thomas


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Bright Idea Grants ‘13-15 Here are some of the things MEF funded for your children: • Funding for the drama clubs and chorus programs • Equipment for technology, arts, and music education • Expanding the humanities and science curriculum • Funding for writer’s workshop model classroom • Funding for field trips • Colonial Day at Alden • Literacy Big Books at Elm • Smart boards for the music department • Nook e-readers at the high school • Support for Lego Robotics • Model UN at the high school • Purchase 15 new light microscopes • 48 pairs of snowshoes, poles, storage bags and storage carts • Funded “Intro to Culinary Arts Class” • NEWSELA Access for the Middle School • No Bullies Allowed Assembly for Elm and Alden • Dream box Learning for K-5 Technology • Annual scholarships for graduating seniors



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2015 Silent Auction Facts:

• 143 Individual Items • 100 Packages Bundled • Face Value of Donations: $24,082 Generosity is appreciated and donations always accepted... we will start collecting again in January 2016

Featuring

Signature Food ► Millbrook Wine ► Silent Auction ► Student Musicians ► Breathtaking Views ►

On June 6, 2015 we will celebrate the 11th annual A Taste of Millbrook . We wish to thank everyone who comes out each year to support the Millbrook Educational Foundation at our flagship event. We welcome those that come for the first time, and know that you will be back again and again. Each year those on the planning committees look forward to this event not only because it benefits the students of the Millbrook Central School District but because it is a fun spirited event and we have made wonderful friendships putting it all together. The vista is gorgeous, the food and wine are fantastic and we all get to attend a terrific party! The Taste of Millbrook is a wonderful evening where we in the community can come together to celebrate the partnership between the Millbrook Educational Foundation and the Millbrook Central School District.


There really is something for everyone and every budget at the auction. Bidders have a blast viewing the wide array of items while they savor their chardonnay and enjoy the music of the High School Jazz Band and Millbrook Madrigals. Many are pleased to know that every dollar they spend supports the fantastic and much needed work of the Millbrook Educational Foundation in our community! Thank you for your support over the years. Here’s to many more successful events in our future. See you at next year’s Taste on June 4, 2016!

Musical Stylings Provided by: Millbrook High School Jazz Band

Under the direction of Daniel Dunninger

Millbrook High School Madrigal Singers

Under the direction of Alexis Bresnahan

Student Volunteers provided by: The National Jr. & Sr. Honor Societies FYI: We sellout every year, so be sure to pick up your tickets ASAP. Note: Tickets go on sale in April 2015 - MILLBROOK EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

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Our special thanks to those donors who provided the “Taste” for “A Taste of Millbrook”…

Wine Selection

Restaurant Showcases

Northern Farm House Irving Farm Coffee McEnroe Farm Crown Maple Coyote Flaco

Amore Café Babette’s Kitchen Chef John Garbelano Pamela Smith Marona’s Market Aredent Farm Carmel Albert Organics Berkshire Mt. Bakery Omaha Beef Krazy for Kazu Stissing House Millbrook Diner Millbrook School Culinary

2013 New York Chardonnay 2014 Tocai Friulano Hunt Country White Hunt Country Rose Hunt Country Red 2013 Pinot Noir

My Brother Bobby’s Salsa Top of the Mt. Bakery Golden Organics Ice Cream Fireside Bar & Grill San Gorgio Trattoria

Hors d’oeuvres & Desserts

Millbrook Cafe Eastern Bag and Paper Goods Sprout Creek Hawthorne Valley Farm Tokyo Tavern Dolce Bakery Quattro’s Poultry Farm Millbrook Deli Aurelia Café Les Baux Jacuterie Dominick Cerrone Rocky’s Pizzeria And Restaurant

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Featured Beer

Mill House Brewing Company

Beverages Little Rabbit Stewarts

Floral Decorations Millbrook Floral Design

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Over the past 6 years I have written and awarded many grants. The grants I have received from MEF allow me to access the resources needed make ordinary lessons and learning experiences extraordinary. Providing these extraordinary experiences for students will have a lasting impact on our students far beyond what can be measured by any data point. Thank you MEF! ~ Ryan Judge If you are interested in participating in our upcoming events, please visit our website or contact a trustee directly.



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2015 Auction Donors Michael Spross Kara Ann Canistra Stampin’ Up! Claudia Coniglio Merritt Bookstore Chris Orcutt Lavender Mist Jennifer’s Nails Danielle Swartz Ashley’s Nails Salon Sabrina Janelle Styles Maryanne Herzog Teri’s Wine & Spirits McEnroe Farm Audia Chevrolet Vicky Kelly Forza Fitness Blue Dragonfly Smellz Good Pleasant Valley Dept. Store Hudson River Yoga Hudson Valley Skin Care Gold’s Gym Dr. Strange, DC Chele Turlettes Maryanne Herzog Marileen Design Janelle & Steven Styles Pro Septic Williams Lumber PALS Learning Little Miss Moffitt

Bounce The Marma Family Elaine Miller Traditional Okinawan Karate of Pleasant Valley Michelle Demko Zoo Crew Rich Dingee Landscaping Twin Brooks Trunk Club J. McGlaughlin Tamarack Preserve Kate Kerin Innisfree Dr Alan Peterson Mountain Tops USTA Marist College McCann Memorial Golf Course Marma Group Terrapin Half Moon Theatre Bardavon H.V. Shakespeare Festival E-Merchant Westport County Players County Players John Dux Millbrook Teachers Assoc. Dutchess Restaurant Equip. Co Warren Cutlery My Brother Bobby’s Farm VanScott Farm


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2015 Auction Donors Jennifer Manzi Photography Family Martial Arts Crown Maple Four Bros Pizza Inn Gina Marma Hudson Valley Renegades Blue Moon Farm Lehmkuhl Landscaping Stonewall Kitchens Reardon Briggs Bank Square Coffee Pino Pale Marlene Weber Day Spa Dutchess Hops Cacilia Wyman Vicky Kelly New York Wellness & Medispa Tim Welling Creative Cuts Carey Institute Joyce Heaton Harney & Sons Paola Bari Trump National Golf HV Annette Ferdinandsen Piccone Family Dr. Christa A St. Germain, DC Hudson Valley Renegades Dr. Jason Nicoletti Orvis Sandanona Dr. Victor Feit Royal Carting Walking Tall - David Seaman Millbrook Golf and Tennis Rotary Club of Millbrook Sharon Playhouse Gracie’s Attic The Schnoor Family Paintbrushes & Party Slammin’ Salmon Rivendell Riding Academy Gordon Elliott/Follow Productions Punch Bard College Dianne Engleke Millbrook Country House Chefs Lillian and Dom Cerrone Aurelia College Planning 101 Village Wine & Spirits Liz Duhoski Maria Gomes Tyler Marma Susan Pagones Graeme Styles Antalek & Moore Insurance Mid Hudson Children’s Museum Vassar College Athletics Sticks and Stones We are so lucky to live in such a Students of MCSD Familia Pizza generous community! QB Collision 2015 - MILLBROOK EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

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2015 Giving Tree Facts:

• Items Requested: 99 • Unique Teachers: 43 • Total Requested Funds: $18,754 • Range of Request: $18 - $2,500 • Average Request Amount: $171

The MEF Giving Tree Each year the gorgeous handmade MEF Giving Tree sits under the tent not only as a beautiful centerpiece but as a symbol of the inspiration and future growth plans of our teachers. The tree gives our guests the ability to pledge their donated funds directly to a specific staff members needs or programs. Since 2013, using the tree the community has granted over $8300 worth of staff wishes. Each branch supports leaves that are made by our MCSD students. The individual leaves represent teacher wishes. Our hope is that the Taste guests take the leaves from the tree and pledge equivalent dollar amounts allowing MEF to grant those wishes. In the weeks after Taste, MEF assigns the money based on the donors intent without the teachers having to go through the full approval process. Giving Tree grants receive automatic approval. This proccess allows our guests to grant a staff member’s wish facilitated by MEF. SINCE 2001... ENDOWING OUR CHILREN’S FUTURE.

The Giving Tree debuts at “A Taste of Millbrook”, but wishes are availible to be granted all year long on the MEF website. New in 2015… for the first time, the tree was placed in Marona’s Market to allow patrons to grant “Tasteful Wishes” prior to the event. Guests were asked to select leaves representing items that cost between $5 and $25 that are needed at the event. Lending a Hand, before Taste allows MEF to spend less money on the event which ultimately means more money goes back to the district in the form of grants. If you should see the MEF giving tree at Taste, or outside of the event, we certainly hope that you will consider spreading a little magic and GRANTING a well deserved teacher or student a wish!

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Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.

~Warren Buffet


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Spirit Sponsor Knead Me Massage Therapy

Taste Chair Jodi Fernandes

Auction Chair

Catering Chair

Publicity

Ticket Sales

Pamela Smith

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Wine Sponsors

Millbrook Electric Dr. Andrea Paporto Focused Wealth Management Lavender Mist Millbrook Wash -n- Dry QB Collision

Principal’s List

$500 to $750 Helen Durst James J. McCann Charitable Trust Country Care Landscaping

Honor Roll

$250 to $499 Millbrook Arts Group Robert Nellis

Honorable Mention

$50 to $249 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murphy Shannon LaDeau Cazzasis Construction SINCE 2001... ENDOWING OUR CHILREN’S FUTURE.

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Janelle Styles Gina Marma

Kari Capowski Margot Peter

Look Book Daniel Marma Jodi Fernandes

Kari Capowski Margot Peter

Gina Marma Janelle Styles

Auction Committee Deborah Coconis Jodi Fernandes Maryanne Herzog Kellen Lehmkuhl Daniel Marma

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Jen Rubbo Janelle Styles Lillian Varela-Cerrone William Zmudosky Joanne Zmudosky

We are a lucky school district to have the support of the Millbrook community through the MEF. Millbrook Central School District had Smartboards K-12 paid by MEF when many districts had one in a shared room. Even small donations, like the math game, I Sea Ten, was a big hit with my first graders. The Taste of Millbrook event is always a fun night. I loved receiving the auction item, The Ancestry Family Tree. John Dux thoroughly researched our family and added in a history lesson. Another great auction item was two tickets to the tasting table on The Chew, taped in NYC. The Chew experience was a memorable day, thanks to Taste of Millbrook. The event is a win-win for the school district, the children, teachers and the community! ~ Sarah Rizzo 2015 - MILLBROOK EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

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Millbrook Educational Foundation Designated Fund In 2012 the Millbrook Educational Foundation celebrated over a decade of giving to the local community. Over all these years the generosity, involvement and interest of our supporters have enabled MEF to invest in innovative educational opportunities for the students of the Millbrook Central School District. Since its inception in 2001, MEF has awarded more than 120 grants to teachers and programs in the district, providing more than $650,000 in enrichment, technology, and arts education to all four schools.

We are proud to partner with the Millbrook Educational Foundation

MEF’s mission is planning for the future – our children’s futures. It is important that they are ready to take up the leadership roles in our communities. They are our employees, employers and civic leaders of the next generation. It is in our deepest interests that they have the best educational opportunities possible so that they are prepared for the complexities of life in the 21st century.

to build its endowment and

With this in mind, the Millbrook Educational Foundation created an endowment. We realized it was time to take the next step. Together with the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, we created the Millbrook Educational Foundation Endowment to ensure that MEF’s work would continue long into the future. This endowment will allow MEF to continue to be a vibrant partner with the Millbrook Central School District.

expand horizons for generations of students

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This is an exciting step as we build the endowment each year and in turn it provides MEF with an annual revenue stream that will grow as investments grow. MEF is committed to delivering enrichment, technology and arts programs to the MCSD for the long term and our endowment will support us in doing that. Please join us in ensuring for our children’s education! Please consider a donation to our endowment at Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. You can give online at: www.berkshiretaconic.org/MEF.


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“sub-standard” element of the District’s athletic facilities. But, other needs were obvious as well such as the cinder track (not regulation size).

The Founding of MEF In 2001, four individuals from the Millbrook Central School District got together to brainstorm about how they might organize an effort to receive outside funding to help the district offset future building plans and programs that fall outside of the district’s typical annual budget. This group was the start of the present day Millbrook Education Foundation, a 501C non-profit group established for community members to financially support projects that provide for the complete and enriched education of the children in the Millbrook Central School District. Begun as a grassroots effort to improve district athletic facilities, this group of community members ultimately sought out and received seed money from a local foundation. There was a sense of frustration with the founders about the limited improvements to the District’s facilities (both classroom & athletics) that came out of the Secondary Schools Needs Assessment Committee. Ultimately, the MCSD Board recommended (and the community approved) expanding the middle school / high school footprint by only two classrooms on the upper level, and gaining two more classrooms by moving the District Offices to the Thorne Building. There was very little done to improve the athletic facilities in the District despite the architect’s recommendations. That report led to this new group (as mentioned above) investigating the District’s needs for improved athletic facilities. The seed money funded a study of needs and options for athletic facilities. The group wanted to see a new gym constructed as the current gym was the most obvious SINCE 2001... ENDOWING OUR CHILREN’S FUTURE.

Their study said the work wasn’t feasible. Founders recollect that once they saw the costs for adding a new gym and ancillary facilities, such as a weight room, locker room for athletic teams, etc., it became obvious that it was a lot of money to spend to still end up with sub-standard classroom facilities and a very crowded campus. And of note, the proposed location for the new athletic facility (gym, locker rooms, weight / training rooms) was going to be where the tennis courts are located at MMS. In the end, it just didn’t make sense to spend that kind of money for an athletic facility. Thus, early efforts were rolled into district capital project initiatives as determined by analysis of Alden Place overcrowding and the Secondary School Needs Assessment Committee report. Our MEF founders knew they would need to rely on private money to fund the bulk of any improvement projects, so having a 501(c) (3) corporation was key. There was talk that a private donor(s) were willing to make significant donations but wanted the community (via a building referendum) to match whatever was donated. Upon establishing the Articles of Incorporation for the application to NYS, the MEF founders decided to broaden the purpose of the corporation beyond just improvements to the District’s athletic facilities. This allowed them to collect and distribute funds for ANY purpose that benefitted the students in MCSD thus expanding its

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MEF grants give our students access to crucial cutting-edge technology. This enables us to teach more content in less time and provide extensive enrichment opportunities across our curriculum.

~john ahern


The Founding of MEF (Cont) scope beyond athletic concerns. MEF was incorporated in NYS in 2001 and was granted 501(c)3 status as a not-for-profit existing solely to the benefit of the MCSD. MEF used a generic model in developing the bylaws required for its incorporation. Later, a Bylaws Committee was formed whose purpose was to align the document to the manner in which MEF is run as an entity separate and distinct from the Millbrook Central School District and to edit the document for clarity and consistency. As defined in current Bylaws, the MCSD is a member of the corporation. As such, any proposed changes to MEF Bylaws must be ratified by MCSD Board of Education consensus or vote before the public. Over the years, proposed changes have been reviewed by MCSD legal counsel. Coincidently, two things happened that really kick started the foundation. In 2002, a generous parent wanted to donate $25,000 for a PC lab at Elm Drive. At the time, there was no way to really do it. MEF became the perfect vehicle thru which to make the donation. That parent funded two additional $25,000 grants one of which funded an auditorium renovation. In 2003, the Millbrook Rotary hosted a Marvin Hamlisch concert raising $30,000 for the music department. MEF was again a perfect vehicle to get the money into the district. The Hamlisch music money was a great learning experience. MEF actually bought a piano and then donated it to the district. The question became who owned it and how to handle insurance coverage. From then on, MEF awarded grants to the district and had the district accept the grants via the school board. The “A Taste of Millbrook” premiered in 2005 and was instrumental in giving MEF exposure to the community. As MEF grew, began fundraising and accepting donations, trustees worked to determine what grants to award as original donations were very specific. As the treasury grew, there was left over money that trustees began to SINCE 2001... ENDOWING OUR CHILREN’S FUTURE.

2015 MEF Look Book 27 award for small grants. The MEF board created a system to solicit grant requests as opposed to the prior model of suggesting what could be funded. Over the years, a stronger, well-funded MEF has made technology upgrades almost annually to the district. Examples include smartboard initiatives and Mac Labs. MEF also helps accelerate the District’s investment in our children by allowing it to implement initiatives more widely and broadly than might otherwise be possible. MEF allows the District to experiment with innovations and pilots prior to making a full scale commitment; examples include Project Lead the Way (funded with Tribute Gardens), and Science 21. Also, MEF Arts-in-Education money awarded annually to each of the district schools allows programming that wouldn’t be funded through the normal avenues such as Vanaver Caravan. And MEF encourages teachers to apply for Bright Ideas grants to encourage individual faculty members with ideas for improving education in the classroom or across grade levels. Funded grants include Lego Robotics, Light Microscopes, Drama Club cordless microphones, and model Writers’ Workshops, etc. Over the years, dedicated volunteers from the community have served as trustees stewarding this very special organization. MEF is financially sound and well-respected within the community. The impact of MEF is felt from Elm to Alden and MMS to MHS. Grants and partnerships help enhance the educational experience of every single student. This is a proud legacy. Annual gifts from generous donors and local foundations have helped to strengthen the Millbrook Educational Foundation. And now with the endowment in place, started in 2013 and discussed in this book, MEF is poised to partner with the MCSD in perpetuity. 2015 - MILLBROOK EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

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Developing Creative Minds

Through an MEF grant, we have been lucky enough to have an artist come in and work directly with the entire grade of students, creating storyboards using their art to retell stories from the Western Hemisphere. They are able to take home a bookmark of the storyboards in miniature form as a remembrance. I cannot thank the MEF enough for their support of our schools. ~ Maryellen Link 5th Grade


Arts in Education The Millbrook Educational Foundation provides the Millbrook Central School District with $16,000 annually to support Arts in Education. During the 2014-2015 school year, the Arts in Education Grant funded the following: 1. Shakespeare Residency for Middle School students. 2. Vanaver Caravan for students in Grades 2 & 3. 3. Visiting Author, Tim Green for students in Grades 3 - 8. 4. Zucchini Brothers for students in Elm Drive. 5. Japanese Drummers for students in the High School.

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“I want to say thanks again for the Grant last year given to the Art Department that allowed us to have digital cameras and video cameras in the Art classrooms. The art teachers and I use the cameras to photograph student art work and displays. Here are some ways that the students have been using the equipment: Students take photos of their completed work and upload them to the computers in the mac lab. Then they edit the photos and put them on their digital portfolios that they are building using the website weebly.com Students are currently working on creating tutorials of how to do different art processes they learned in Enriched Art 8. They are creating videos and photo slide shows to explain the process for the next year’s Enriched Class. You can see images of students filming and photographing the steps of the project. In 6th grade, computer arts students are creating a video in iMovie about “The day in the life of a 6th Grade Student”. Students will be voting on their favorite video to be played at next year’s 6th grade orientation. Students use video footage that I have taken throughout the year, and also record their own green screen introduction to the video. Once again, thank you for the continued support of our Community and the Art Department in Millbrook!” ~Jillian K. Cafarchio Art Teacher

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The John and Agnes Marona Scholarship The John and Agnes Marona Scholarship was created in 2010 to honor the memory of John Marona. Mr. Marona was a respected long-time civic and business leader in the Millbrook community. He supported community programs and served on the board of the Bank of Millbrook while owning and operating Marona’s Market with his wife Agnes. Mr. Marona also graduated from Millbrook High School at the top of his class. The winner of the annual scholarship demonstrates traits that John and Agnes felt important: a high level of community involvement and school spirit with good academic standing. To date, MEF has awarded the scholarship of $1,000 to five winners:

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2010 - Taylor Catherine Davis 2011 - Victoria M. Gonzalez 2012 - Alicja Alexandra Juerss 2013 - Corrina Garrett 2014 - Dylan T. Herrel The plaque recognizing the Marona scholarship winners is displayed in Marona’s Market. Photo above: Agnes Marona (sitting) with MEF Co-Chairs William Zmudosky and Jane Williams 2015 - MILLBROOK EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

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Hopewell Junction, NY 845-896-6000

Wingdale, NY

845-832-3828

http://www.royalcarting.com/


Amenia, NY

845-877-9354


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AUDIA CHEVROLET

Your Dutchess County Chevy Dealer Serving the community since 1947

Audia Chevrolet proudly supports the

Millbrook Education Foundation

for the betterment of our great students and their futures

YOUR Chevy Country 68Years in the HUDSON VALLEY! DEALER RIGHT OF DOING IT

845-677-3406 Route 44 Millbrook, NY

AudiaChevrolet.com

SALES: Monday-Thursday 8am-7pm Friday 8am-6pm Saturday 8am-4pm SERVICE: Monday-Friday 7am-6pm PARTS: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Saturday 8am-1pm


You’re on your way with Audia Chevrolet!


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REAL ESTATE INCORPORATED

… Please call one of our professionals for any of your Real Estate needs. Paula Redmond · Lisa Bobko · Julia Crowley Sarah Sartorini · Peter Amendola · Theresa Maggiacomo Linda Lindsay · Laurel Kerr · Douglas Harders Ranald Meagher · Brittany Redmond

Millbrook 845.677.0505 · Rhinebeck 845.876.6676 paularedmond.com



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2015 CALENDER OF EVENTS SATURDAY, JUNE 20 • 7:30 PM

SUMMER SOLSTICE VINEYARD DINNER LOBSTER BAKE JAZZ AT THE GRILLE

JUNE 27, JULY 11, JULY 18, AUGUST 8, AUGUST 15, AUGUST 22, AUGUST 29 5:30 -7:30 PM

Reliable Septic Service in the Hudson Valley Region

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1

5K VINEYARD OBSTACLE RACE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 • 12:00-4:00 PM

25TH ANNUAL HARVEST PARTY

Keeping up with your septic system requires a qualified plumber that is dedicated to customer service and getting the job done right. We provide honest, reliable work from an experienced team.

845-842-1058

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 • 1:00-4:00 PM

SIP & SIGN BOOK SIGNING FEATURING OVER 25 AUTHORS

Trusted, Professional Service

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 • 1:00-4:00 PM

GRAND PORTFOLIO TASTING

Visit us this summer at our VINEYARD GRILLE & CAFÉ

OPEN EVERY WEEKEND 12-5 PM JUNE-OCTOBER

OPEN DAILY

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JUNE - AUG: 11:00 - 6:00 / SEPT. - MAY: 12:00 - 5:00

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Wine tastings every Saturday starting at noon.

Wine tastings every Saturday starting at noon. …a hand-picked selection of wines that are varietally correct, balanced and ultimately, expressive of their place in the world.

Three racks of Best Buys for $10 and under.

Stop on in and ﬁnd what your palate’s been searching for.

Recent Great Vintages: ‘07 & ‘11 Vintage Port 2010 Hudson Valley ‘05, ‘09 & ‘10 Bordeaux 2007 Brunello di Montalcino ‘05, ‘07, ‘09 & ‘10 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2004 Barolo – in stock!

“Your Property is Our World” Lawn Care Mulch/Stone Planting Trimming Edging Rubbish Removal Patio/Walkways

Tree Removal Power Washing Clean gutters Fences Pavers Siding Decks

Renovations Black Topping Seal Coating Seamless Gutters Snow Plowing Shoveling Sand/Salt

Artisan Cognac, Armagnac, Aged Grappa, Chinato, Eau-de-Vie, Hudson Valley Whiskies, Absinthe, Vodka & AppleJack, Small-Batch Gin, Single Malt Scotch, Tequila, Mezcal & Raicilla. Bacanora.

An excellent selection of Organic, Biodynamic and Sustainably Farmed wines. Visit our website for info on wine dinners and special tastings.

case discounts 10% • 15% • 20% Wine Case discounts Glassware & Decanters • Corkscrews • Stoppers

Complimentary gift wrapping • Expert advice Mon. – Thurs. 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Sun. Noon to 5 p.m. 45 Front Street • Millbrook, NY • 845.677.3311 • www.villagewinemillbrook.com


“It is the mission of Country Care Inc. to reduce the hassles of property maintenance. We take pride in our work with customer satisfaction as a priority. We offer affordable pricing as well as flexible payment schedules.” Everything included plus: - Convenience - Professionally Manicured Lawn - No back-aches - Get your weekends back

P.O. Box 698 Hyde Park, NY 12538 (845)-206-3364 (845)-242-6222


MEF Scholarship A deserving recipient will be chosen by the Millbrook HS Guidance Department with the following criteria in mind. The student is someone that…

Getting massage is as an act of self care, not self indulgence ...

…has added to the school experience. …remained actively involved in the school community. …is a solid student, not necessairily at the Top of the Class. …has a reference from the High School Principal. …is probably not getting other large district scholarships. An example of an ideal candidate… “That line-backer that was in there every day, not necessarily a star, but someone that really contributed to the the school and enhanced the community.” The annual award shall be in the amount of $1,000. The scholarship check will be given to the student the month after the student begins college courses. The Guidance office may select an alternate with the understanding that the alternate gets the scholarship should the original recipient not qualify for whatever reason. 2005 - Michael R. Battenfeld 2006 - David Michael Kelly 2007 - Eric W. Buechele 2008 - Alexandra T. Slavin 2009 - Cody James Scalzo

2010 - Tess Webb Dunlop 2011 - Rita Michelle Quimet 2012 - Sheyanne Lownsdale 2013 - Sara Walenta 2014 - Rory Shoemaker

If you have a student graduating in the Class of 2016, be sure to inquire with Mrs. Grady about the MEF Scholarship. Good luck! SINCE 2001... ENDOWING OUR CHILREN’S FUTURE.

so take care of yourself.

Knead Me. massage therapy

30 Front Street • Millbrook, NY 12545 Meaghan Walsh, LMT (cell) 845-667-2086

Thomas Sullivan Jr, LMT (cell) 845-667-1315

MILLBROOK EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION P.O. Box 453 Millbrook, NY 12545

$650,000+ FUNDS GRANTED TO THE DISTRICT

SINCE 2001

MEF is grateful for the ongoing generosity of its annual donors. Without their support we would not be able to fund the programs and initiatives that enhance the education of the MCSD students. Our donors are also our partners in our mission and we cannot thank them enough.

http://www.millbrookeducationalfoundation.org