Pinnacle Project

Dear Parents,

Recently, each family received a brochure asking for gifts to this year's Pinnacle Project. The Pinnacle Project is St. Francis' annual fundraising campaign and a vital source of revenue for the school. We ask that each family Make an Impact by giving a charitable contribution to the school through the Pinnacle Project.

Because tuition and fees cover only 86% of the school's expenses for the year, we must work to raise funds through various fundraisers each year. The Pinnacle Project offers the biggest impact to the students of St. Francis and funds scholarships, faculty and staff salaries, facilities and maintenance, and student services.

To supplement fundraising, St. Francis seeks foundation support and it is imperative to have 100% parent participation in the Pinnacle Project to show funders that we, as parents, fully support the school. Nearly 50% of funds raised last year were gifts from outside sources, such as foundations, past parents, alumni, and grandparents. As the 2009 co-chairs, we feel that St. Francis offers an incredible atmosphere of learning, family, and camaraderie. To that end, we are hoping to help the school become more self-supporting by looking to you, fellow parents, to contribute to the 2009 Pinnacle Project.

We ask that you simply give what you are able. No gift is too big; no gift is too small. Your gift will make an impact on the lives of the students of St. Francis School.

Thank you in advance for your gift,
Jeb and Melissa Barmish
2009 Pinnacle Project Chairs