2012 Auction Catalog v4 11PM - St Benedict School

Fund-A-Dream
Completing the Second Floor Renovation Project
Imagine: a monotonous library, its materials outdated, its setup poorly thought out, its space used
inefficiently. Then, a renovation. This innovative library now beckons you with glowing shelf after
glowing shelf of pristine books. Not only that, but the creative use of space allows for further learning
to occur.”
Last May, student Sarah Tocher wrote these words for a seventh grade essay assignment, in anticipation
of the library renovation. In September, her vision expressed months before came true:
“This major overhaul is a necessary part of improving our school by providing a dynamic place
for students to learn and have fun while they’re at it. The completed library will help our
school to stay at the forefront of innovation and will become a hub of educational
accomplishments. This is a gift to everyone associated with our school and will continue to be
for years to come. “
Building upon the unprecedented generosity of 2011’s Fund-­‐A-­‐Dream campaign, this year’s Fund-­‐A-­‐
Dream is devoted to the completion of the St. Benedict Library renovation.
Throughout the school year, our children and their teachers have enjoyed the inviting new library space
and state-­‐of-­‐the-­‐art Flex Room. It serves as an educational hub for the school, provides more flexible and
collaborative instructional space, and enhances technology instruction for all students.
The second phase of the project expands the library to create an inspiring and comfortable reading and
learning area for students. It also supports the creation of a new staff room to support the important
work that they do with our children.
In terms of funding and building, we are more than halfway there—but the project can’t be completed
without your help in tonight’s Fund-­‐A-­‐Dream campaign! Join the donors who have already committed to
creating this “dynamic place for students to learn and have fun while they’re at it.”
Two views of the expanded student space in the library renovation plans. Fund-A-Dream will also
support the creation of a new teachers’ room across the hall from the library, including a meeting table, a
staff bathroom, and other amenities. Drawings courtesy of Broderick Architects, Seattle, Washington
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