A nnual Report 2009-2010 - Dwight-Englewood School

Overview Of the Year
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From the President,
Board of Trustees
to the Dwight-Englewood community,
Surrounding our students at Dwight-Englewood is a generous community of givers: parents who give
of their time through volunteering in the parents’ Association, the parents’ Education program, the
coop and the libraries; their talent through the Friends of the Arts providing delicious treats at all the
school concerts and plays and the Special Events committee which hosted two outstanding events this
year, “casablanca — Auction 2010” and the Bulldog classic. Joining the list is the Annual Fund committee
which set a record on June 30, reaching just over $773,000 in unrestricted annual giving for the
first time in D-E history. parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, friends and alumni who attend arts and
athletic events all contribute to the vibrant community that is Dwight-Englewood and by our participation,
enthusiasm and financial support show our children how much we care. together, we all create
the warm home away from home that is our School.
it is with a deep sense of gratitude that i say thank you to all of you. As president of your Board of
trustees, it is my job to ensure that the future of Dwight-Englewood is secure. i am happy to report on
behalf of the Board that our School is in great shape. under the leadership of our wonderful head of
School, Dr. rodney De Jarnett, we have accomplished so much in the last four years. our curriculum
has been revitalized and the facilities have never looked better. with the exciting plans we have underway
for the future, there has never been a better time to be a student at D-E.
we will, of course, continue to need the help of our community — those generous individuals who
make up our community of givers. The Annual Fund must grow and our goal of $1 million for 2010-
11 reflects that need. if indeed we are to “meet the challenges of a changing world,” then our Annual
Fund must help pave the way. You will note in the leadership giving section of this report that we
have added levels to the head of School Society to reflect the need for leadership and continued commitment
from this vital and engaged community.
The bonds that are created at Dwight-Englewood last a lifetime. our alumni continue to return, reconnect
with old friends, and set an example for our more recent graduates. to paraphrase Maya Angelou,
it isn’t what someone says, or what someone does that matters, it is how they make you feel. Dwight-
Englewood continues to provide not only an outstanding education to our students, but it is also a
place where everyone feels known and loved.
with sincere thanks and appreciation for all that you do to make Dwight-Englewood a special place,
Karen Aboodi
President, Board of Trustees
Dwight-EnglEwooD School www.D-E.org