Annual Report 2008

Annual Report 2007-2008

HAVERN SCHOOLSuccessfully Educating Children with Learning Disabilities Since 1966

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A supportive learning environment...

HAVERN’S STEPS TO

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Havern School provides a comprehensive curriculum while teaching children with learning disabilities in a dynamic and nurturing environment. At Havern, the pattern of academic failure is broken and children are challenged to reach their potential.

Our students are primary and middle school children ages 5 - 14 with average or above average intelligence and a diagnosed learning disability.

Our Approach is to provide a specialized education and intensive remediation program for the whole child. Speech/language and occupational therapists, experienced teachers, and additional therapeutic and enrichment staff deliver an integrated curriculum of core academics and interventions while emphasizing the organizational and social skills which are key to success. Art, music, drama, and technology are essential components of our supportive, creative and innovative environment.

ABOUT HAVERN SCHOOL

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Highly skilled teachers and therapeutic professionals understand how all types of minds learn and translate diagnostic information into individualized instructional activities. Havern faculty employ a wide variety of innovative strategies to make learning engaging and fun.

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Dear Friends of Havern,

As chair of the Board of Trustees, I have the honor of serving with caring fellow trustees who volunteer great amounts of time, talent, and treasure to help fulfi ll the school’s mission. Our most important task is supporting the school as it is now while envisioning what it can be in the future.

Our current Trustees refl ect a broad spectrum of business, civic and professional experience in our community. Their expertise and diverse perspectives are an invaluable asset to Havern and to our students.

This year, trustee leadership in three major fundraisers helped secure vital income for the school. The Golf Tournament, Havern Annual Giving Campaign and the Garden Party all provided signifi cant funding for scholarships, operating costs, and technology upgrades.

As always, the Board’s standing committees focused on the fi nancial direction and strategic planning needed to ensure that Havern continues to thrive.

Havern School has been successfully educating children with learning disabilities for over 40 years. We owe this longevity to our generous donors, a dedicated and talented staff, and hardworking and committed trustees. We celebrate these achievements and look forward to the challenges of the coming decades.

Thank you for your continued support, Denise SmallChair, Board of TrusteesHavern School

Dear Havern Families and Friends,

There are many highlights to share from Havern School’s 42nd year (2007-08)!

A sunny day in May served as the backdrop for the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for our newand long-awaited playground. After three years of fund raising, physical labor and great anticipation, parents and students had a joyful opportunity to play on the new equipment. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! to everyone who supported us in making the playground a reality.

While waiting for the new play area to be completed, Havern students remained active by walking more than 2,400 miles as part of the Havern Star Marathon. Ninety-seven laps around the campus loop equaled the 26.2 miles necessary to complete the circuit - many students walked more than one marathon!

While the students and teachers worked diligently towards academic achievement in the classroom, big gym and therapy centers, they also enjoyed participating in the school science fair, annual art show, sock hop, drama skits, choir concerts, rocket launches and many exciting fi eld trips. The Havern community certainly enjoyed working and playing together! It was a terrifi c year. Warmly,Cathleen Pasquariello, M.Ed.Head of School

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Individualized strategies...

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• Each student’s comprehensive program is closely monitored and fl exible, adapting as needs change.

• On-site intervention is delivered by a staff of speech/language and occupational therapists and a social skills specialist.

• Small class size (from 10-15 students), a student-to-staff ratio of 4:1, and small group instruction reinforces and sustains learning. • Research-based, systematic instruction is implemented in all subjects. • Teachers in art, music and drama, as well as an on-staff librarian contribute to a strong fi ne arts program. • Digital classroom instruction includes both practical and creative computer skills.

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Havern School was founded in 1966 by the Sisters of Loretto to meet the needs of children with learning disabilities. In 1970 Havern became an independent, secular school governed by a Board of Trustees.

Today Havern develops the skills of our students by focusing on their strengths while addressing individual learning challenges. Havern envisions a future for students in which they mature into self-suffi cient and confi dent adults.

Our beautiful hilltop campus encompasses 12 acres and is located in Littleton, Colorado, just a few miles southwest of downtown Denver. Facilities include a digital classroom; a state-of-the-art playground and sports court; a library; a dedicated art room; and a large gymnasium with stage and climbing wall.

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Positive attitude...

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UNRESTRICTED TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED

PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED

2008 TOTAL

ASSETS Current Assets Cash & Cash Equivalents $283,838 $58,500 $342,338 Accounts Receivable 5,160 5,160 Prepaid Expenses 23,763 23,763

Furniture & Equipment, at cost 151,169 151,169 Leasehold Improvements 242,395 242,395

Less Accumulated Depreciation (207,359) (207,359)

Investments (cost of $855,976) 1,011,990 162,500 1,174,490 Other Assets 1,390 1,390 $1,512,346 $58,500 $162,500 $1,733,346

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current Liabilities Wages Payable $184,842 $184,842 Prepaid Tuition & Deferred Income 108,865 108,865 Other Accrued Expenses 10,688 10,688 TOTAL $304,395 $304,395

NET ASSETS 1,207,951 58,500 162,500 1,428,951 $1,512,346 $58,500 $162,500 $1,733,346

HAVERN CENTER, INC. Statement of Financial Position May 31, 2008

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4:1 student to staff ratio...

REVENUE EXPENSES

2007-2008

11%

82%

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Contributions & Private Grants Tuition & Program Fees

Events Interest, Dividends, & Misc.

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Program Tuition AssistanceManagement & General Resource Development

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82% of the cost of educating a Havern student is covered by tuition.

UNRESTRICTED TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED

PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED

2008 TOTAL

SUPPORT AND REVENUE Contributions and Private Grants $46,515 $137,575 $184,090 Tuition and Program Fees 1,402,245 1,402,245 Events (less donor benefi ts of $37,506) 68,983 68,983 Interest and Dividends 43,789 43,789 Miscellaneous Income 5,920 5,920Total Support and Revenue 1,567,452 137,575 1,705,027

Net Assets released from restrictions due to satisfaction of program restrictions

97,575 (97,575)

TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE AND RECLASSIFICATIONS

1,665,027 40,000 1,705,027

FUNCTIONAL EXPENSESProgram Services Havern School 1,251,797 1,251,797 Tuition Assistance 179,198 179,198

1,430,995 1,430,995Supporting Services Management and General 110,022 110,022 Resource Development 101,845 101,845

211,867 211,867TOTAL EXPENSES 1,642,862 1,642,862

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (Operating) 22,165 40,000 62,165UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (27,104) (27,104)CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (4,939) 40,000 35,061

Net Assets, beginning of year 1,212,890 18,500 162,500 1,393,890

Net Assets, end of year $1,207,951 $58,500 $162,500 $1,428,951 STA

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Enthusiastic volunteers... ..

Pajama Night at the Book Fair

Summer Camp 2007

Spring Sock Hop

2008 Garden Party

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PARENTS FOR HAVERN Havern School is enriched by a team of deeply dedicated volunteers, some of whom have been with the school for many years. Havern also has an active parent association, Parents for Havern (PFH). The association sponsors numerous activities that enrich the learning environment and foster a spirit of community at Havern, such as in-house educational presentations and special celebrations. In 2007-08, some of the sponsored activities included:

Class Field Trips Buddy Breakfasts Staff Appreciation Week Staff Birthdays Thanksgiving Family Luncheon End of Year Carnival and Cookout

Volunteers for PFH helped raise funds to support these activities through:

Sally Foster giftwrap sales $3674.80 Scholastic Book Fair sales $1554.55 Holiday Store sales $267.00 Grocery Certifi cate sales $1400.00 Ski Club $154.50

PFH volunteers also make the invaluable contribution of time to chaperone fi eld trips, read or tell stories to the students, organize classroom events, serve weekly hot lunches, help with school mailings, and much more.

Volunteers donated a total of 2248 hours of their time to Havern in 2007-08, a remarkable number for the size of our school.

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ANNUAL GIVING: Why We GiveHavern’s Annual Giving Campaign is a vital part of fundraising at the school. Money donated to the campaign is used to underwrite the school’s general operating fund.

Although income from the Annual Giving Campaign is important to the school, 100% PARTICIPATION is the goal, rather than the dollar amount raised. When awarding grants to schools, philanthropic foundations consider the percentage of board members, staff, and families contributing to the annual fund to be a more important factor than the individual amounts given.

In 2007-08, participation levels were:

Havern Faculty and Staff: 100%Havern School Board of Trustees: 100%Havern School Families: 38%

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Dedicated donors...

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2007 Annual Giving Campaign Donors

Adriana Aguilar Mr. & Mrs. William D. ArmstrongJerry J. Appelbaum, M.D.Willis Ashby & Karen BurchAmalia Arredondo Roger & Carole BaerDavid & Lisa Bailey Mr. Paul A. BaillyPhil & Kathy Barenberg Karyssa BarrettDavid & Leslie Barth Natalie BlecherKendall & Frances Bodden Mr. & Mrs. Peter BowesZach K. Brinkerhoff, Jr.Andrew & Maggie Bronson Beth A. BrownBrown & Tedstrom, Inc.George & Amy Burnett Cletus & Elizabeth Byrne Carroll & Mary CampbellFrances D. Campbell Robert & Janet CampbellLori A. Cardenas David L. CarlsonSusan K. Chabin Robin ChristieSarah Cooksey Mr. & Mrs. J. Wilson CraigheadBrian & Maria CunninghamPenelope CurrierBrian & Kristin Dale Sally DaltonNick & Lynn Davis Keith DeckerDr. & Mrs. Colman L. Dell Betty DenkerMike & Nancy Diefenderfer Dr. & Mrs. Matt DorighiTamara Dunlap Joseph & Trish DunnStephen Duree Robert & Theresa Eisinger

Darren & Alicia Elmore Denise EnsslinDean & Sylvia Evans Jonathan & Cheryl FairCharles & Julie Farwell Michael & Debbie FeinerMrs. Alberta Fiedler Linda FordPat & Katie Forshey Michael Frank, M.D.David & Shirley Franklin H. E. Frech & Carol PrimeauRobert and Margery Fridstein Pamela Gerard & Tarek El GammalAmy Giovanini & Ben Ahrens Kernan R. GiovaniniDoug Meier & Kris Giovanini Joseph & Jane GiovaniniNancy Giovanini Larry & Jan GlassburnHeather Goeddel Spaulding & Cynthia GoetzeGilbert Goldstein Emily Roet & Michael GoodmanPhyllis Goodman Amy GoyetteSarah Gregory Steven & Patricia GulevichJanet Frickey Gustafson Paul E. Gustafson Steve & Gisele HallRoger & Yvette Harris Peter & Liz HesseHarold & Linda Hills Tiffany HinkleJim & Mary Liz Holmes Steve & Carol HoppDan & Dawn Horvat Jill HoylmanPeg Johnson Jay & Sandra JohnsonHelen B. Jordahl Scott & Denise Kaplan

Francis & Peggy Keenan Bob KernDoug & Margie Kidd Mary Ann KnutsonDrs. Bruce & Michaela Kolberg David & Lynn KoteckiRichard A. Krebs, M.D. Chris & Susan LaneAnne F. Lannon Chris & Deborah LaschingerJoe & Happy Lear Bill & Becky LevyIda Lombardi Nancy & W. Berkeley Mann, Jr.Jeff & Donna Martin Jeanine MatneyBill & Kathryn McKibbin Anna M. McLellanKenneth & Melva MeierSosh Meier John & Amy MessengerMrs. Priscella Moore Michael MoserKelsy Moses Catherine A. Mueller, S.L.Peter & Betty Ney Eileen R. NickelBart & Dorothy O’Connor Jerry & Cherie OgdenRichard R. Olson Michael & Cathleen PasquarielloMeg Perkins Vernon & Diane PlottsMichael & Susan Price Craig & Sherri PritchettErna Lou Pyle Gordon & Miriam ReedJoan Rich Jennifer RodgersDavid & Becky Romero Bill & Carol RossiDora M. Samudio Maura Saracusa

Pete & Mary Kate Savarie Dorothy Scheopner, S.L.Bud & Kathy Schroeder Lori SchultzBill & Kathy Selchert Mr. Edward C. ShawKaren Shom Erin Shrago & Gary HogganJeff & Mary Simley Ben SkupskyDr. & Mrs. James Small James & Carol SmallMike & Kathy Smid Pat SmidMarlene Spero, S.L. John & Bernadette SpillaneAudrey Starbuck The Rick & Kae Stoddard Family FundMr. David Thomas, III Donald & Nanette TrottLoye & Jenny Troxler Rachel Turner RengersJoseph & Sue Vacilek Marty & Dale WagnerJohn & Carol Wall Steve & Nancy WatsonMr. John Weckbaugh Grayce A. Weirich Charles & Helen Wempe Don & Pam WendellJoy & Misty White Mary Catherine Widger, S.L.Michele Williams Robert & Judith WurtzebachPeter & Callie Zelasko Stephen Zinanti, Jr.Tasha Zoller & Kent Freed

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SUCCESS!!

Continuation Ceremony

May 2008

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Major Contributors to Havern School($5,000 and up)

2007-2008

Natalie BlecherECA FoundationEstate of Louis BlackGeorge and Amy BurnettMike and Nancy DiefenderferDean and Sylvia EvansJoseph and Jane GiovaniniHelen K. and Arthur E. Johnson Foundation

Drs. Bruce and Michaela KolbergRonald McDonald House Charities, Inc.Ronald McDonald House Charities of DenverJ. K. Mullen FoundationSisters of LorettoDr. James and Denise SmallRoger and Sharon SollenbargerWeckbaugh Foundation, Inc.Zarlengo Foundation

Thank You from Havern’s Students!

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Board of Trustees 2007-2008

4000 South Wadsworth Boulevard Littleton, Colorado 80123

(303) 986-4587 www.haverncenter.org

HAVERN SCHOOL

David C. BarthPeter D. BowesAmy BurnettMike DiefenderferMatt Dorighi, M.D.Gisele HallElizabeth Hesse

Cathy Mueller, SLErin Shrago, Psy D.Denise B. SmallSteve WatsonJohn WeckbaughDon WendellMary Catherine Widger, SL

Havern School provides a specialized education program for elementary and middle school students with diagnosed learning disabilities.

Utilizing a 4:1 student to staff ratio, experienced teachers, occupational therapists and speech/language pathologists provide a comprehensive program of intervention services.

Our ultimate goal is to create confi dent learners who will continue to achieve success beyond Havern School.

Havern School is a nationally recognized community of professionals, parents, families and friends working together to address the individual academic, social, and emotional needs of our students.

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