1. The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world. The Parents’ Association Welcomes You to Ravenscroft 2010-2011

2. Parents’ Association Co-Presidents The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world. Welcome and Introductions –Sherri Cass Sydney Grade 9 Tyler Grade 4 –Barbara Day Wilson Grade 12 Chad 2007 Grad

3. Parents’ Association Executive Committee President Elect – Liza Williams Secretary- Laura Davidson Treasurer – Jane Reed Assistant Treasurer – Iren Hianik The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

4. New Parent Coffee Committee Canyn Dawson Lower School Division Coordinator Laurie Blizzard & Ila Patel Middle School Division Coordinators Sara May Upper School Division Coordinator Christine Bannerman Community Partners The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

5. Ravenscroft Board of Trustees Mr. Victor E. Bell III '74, Chairman of the Board Served the board from 1986-1991 and rejoined the board in 2007. Serves as a Director of First Citizens Bancshares, Inc., and is involved with YMCA of the Triangle Area, the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center (Board of Visitors), the Caring House (Advisory Board), and Habitat for Humanity. Vic and his wife, Mary Grady Koonce Bell, are Ravenscroft alumni, and their daughter currently attends the School. The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

6. Ravenscroft Head of School Doreen C. Kelly Head of School since July 2003. She joined the Ravenscroft faculty in July 1999 as the Director of the Lower School, also enjoying time in the classroom as a Lower School French Teacher. The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

7. Mission Statement The mission of the Parents’ Association at Ravenscroft School is to assist in the promotion of excellence for the Ravenscroft community through active parental involvement. (Adopted April 1997) The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

8. Citipass August 24-September 15 Jan Brown - Chair The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

9. Ravenscroft Fall Roundup Fall Festival October 16 Amy Baker, Beth Atkeson, Christine Bannerman - Chairs The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

11. Ravenscroft Book Fair & Library Gift Program November 8-11 Elaine Erwin & Kelly Gould Co- Chairs~ Book Fair Liza Roberts & Cindy Sturges Co- Chairs ~ Library Gift Program The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

13. The “Croft” Tammy Haywood, Mindy McDowell Co-Chairs The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

14. Ravenscroft Cookbook Excellent Courses Kim Hammerstein, Ann Hanley - Chairs The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

15. Community Partners Christine Bannerman, Sonya Williams Harris, Susan Sugar - Chairs The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

16. The “Butterfly Garden” Heather Kendal - Chair The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

17. Community of Concern Anna Dunn Fonville & Kathy Virtue – Chairs Dr. Christine Harper – Faculty Advisor The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

18. Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheons September 29 December 1 May 29 Molly Russell, Laura Smith – Lower School Sarah Cozart, Michelle Tanner – Middle School Lee Makepeace, Mary Catherine Sigmon – Upper School The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

20. Ravenscroft Auction Marynell Gehrke, Jenny Winston – Auction Gala Chairs Martha Dunnagan, Hannah Kehaya – Acquisitions Chairs Kickoff Meeting – September 21 8:15am Location TBA The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

21. Honors Recognition Middle/Upper Schools Martha Funsten, Renee Schafer Middle School Joyce Kasbekar, Debbie Ratliff Upper School The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

22. Faculty/Staff Gifts Caroline Plummer, Mimi Zaytoun Co-Chairs The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

23. Fine Arts Beth Grady Chair ~ Fine Arts Guild The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

24. Athletics Ginny Watters - President Fan Night – August 27 Homecoming – September 24 The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

25. Closing Remarks Please join the committee(s) of interest Complete the willingness to serve form today for Centerpiece Raffle Thank you for attending The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.