TUCKAHOE

SCHOOL

FOUNDATION

ANNUAL REPORT

2008 - 2009

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BUILDING ON

A TRADITION OF

EXCELLENCE

The Tuckahoe School Foundation is dedicated to assuring the

continued excellence of our schools by facilitating and developing

academic enrichment programs and other innovative educational

projects. The Foundation is a non-profit organization comprising

community, business and civic leaders working in collaboration

with the administration and the Board of Education to secure

independent, voluntary funding for these programs and to involve

parents, community members, alumni, and the private sector in

enhancing the education of every child in our district.

Sign board outside of Tuckahoe Middle/High

Schools. Donated by the TSF and the PTA.

Cover: Tuckahoe students in front of the tree donated by the TSF in the memory of Patti Yazurlo

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From Our President…

The Tuckahoe School Foundation is entering its 10th year of operation, and on behalf of the entire

board I am proud to report on the state of the foundation. Despite the economic climate of the past

year, the Tuckahoe School Foundation has exceeded our expectations and in doing so has continued to

provide support for programs and events that enhance the educational experience of all Tuckahoe

students.

Over the past 9 years we have provided over $168,000 in grants and scholarships. The amount funded

this year includes $23,500 in teacher grants and student scholarships. We have also committed an

additional $25,000 for long term projects. As we strive to increase our endowment, it is our goal to

fund larger and far reaching projects as well as

continue to support teacher grants. We have

begun this with our partnership with the

Generoso Pope Foundation to add an additional

9 smartboards to the already co-funded 37

smartboards in all three schools.

All of this would not be possible without the

hard work and dedication of the entire TSF

board, the support of our parents, community

sponsors, alumni, as well as our faculty, and

administrators. I thank all of you especially the

board for your willingness to give your personal

time. It has been a pleasure working with you

this past year.

I would like to recognize two of those board members who have tendered their resignations - Robert

Marzziotti who served on the board since 2000, including as treasurer and then as president, and Julia

Lestch who served since 2002, this past year as vice president. Your presence will be sorely missed.

As we continue our mission to “Put Tuckahoe Kids First”, we invite all of the community to join us in

our 7th Annual Casino Night - “007 Casino Royale,” on February 5th at Lake Isle Country Club. It is

our only fundraiser of the year so please mark it in your calendars and plan on attending what is always

a fun evening. At last year’s function, it was a pleasure to see so many new faces in attendance. It is

our hope to see even more this year along with our regular supporters. It is your continued support that

will assure our success! I look forward to seeing you on the 5th.

Angela Chianese

President, Tuckahoe School Foundation

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A Word From The Superintendent…

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TSF 2008 - 2009 Scholarships

Two $2,000 grants for college were given to high school seniors who consistently

demonstrated academic achievement and a commitment to their school and

community. This year's recipients were Kaitlyn Raymond and Lauren Sears.

Kaitlyn Raymond

Lauren Sears

The Tuckahoe School Foundation was pleased to award two $500 Awards of Distinction

to Isaiah Guthrie and Amanda Mesisco in recognition of their perseverance, hard work,

and strength of character.

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TSF 2008 - 2009 Teacher Grants

AP Psychology Virtual Reality Software Interactive software program to be used for AP Psychology that features “Sniffy the Rat” and covers a

portion of the material on the AP psychology exam conditioning and learning experiments.

Archery Equipment Purchased targets, bows, arrows and safety equipment to add an archery unit for 3rd thru 5th graders.

Castle Learning System – Academic Intervention Support A subscription based system that will be used as an additional resource in Math AIS.

Egg Drop Science Olympiad A project for the Cottle 5th grade class to design, construct and test a vehicle to safely transport

“Eggstronauts.”

Enriching Foreign Language thru magazines and websites TMS/HS language teachers requested the purchase of interactive websites and foreign language

magazines to enrich the language curriculum.

Exploring Madagascar Video conferencing with the staff members of the Bronx Zoo and the Wildlife Conservation Society for

a distance learning expedition exploring Madagascar.

Family Fun Night An end-of-year program of science, music and activities for Cottle families.

Healing with Horses Program for Cottle special education students utilizing classroom and equestrian experience at the

Winslow Center.

Science Enrichment Learning: Bodies Purchased admission tickets for THS students to see Bodies…The Exhibition, a show which features

actual human specimens allowing students a better understanding of the human body.

Student Response Systems Purchased Smartboard compatible hand held clickers that allow TMS/THS students to respond to

questions on paper or screen to monitor lesson effectiveness in real time.

To find out more about the grant application process, please call the Foundation office at

914-337-5376, Ext. 556 or visit our link on the school website: www.tuckahoeschools.org

The Foundation has raised money from the community and school alumni to support

meaningful projects brought to its attention through grant applications submitted by

faculty and administrators.

TOTAL AWARDS: $18,500

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TSF 2008 - 2009 Teacher Grants

Family Fun Night

TSF President Angela Chianese presenting a teacher grant check to

Dr. Yazurlo

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Joint Projects

TSF and the Generoso Pope Foundation

TSF HAS PARTNERED WITH THE GENEROSO POPE FOUNDATION TO

PURCHASE AN ADDITIONAL 9 SMART BOARDS FOR USE IN CLASSROOMS

THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT

TSF and PTA Joint Projects

Healthy Families Walk/Run

Sponsored by TSF and the PTA Health and Nutrition Committee, the 2nd Annual Healthy Families

Walk/Run took place in September 2008. This event encourages families to pursue a healthy lifestyle.

Approximately 125 people participated.

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TSF Casino Night and Dinner

Honoring New York State Assemblywoman

Amy Paulin

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Donors, Sponsors and Supporters

Recognizing the significant support that New York State Assemblywoman

Amy Paulin has provided to the Tuckahoe School District, the community

acknowledged her dedication and service with their generous donations. We

gratefully thank the community.

Ace of Spades - $1,000+

Abrams, Fensterman et al

Generoso Pope Foundation

Solar Electric Systems - Peter Borducci

King of Diamonds - $750+

Al and Angela Chianese

Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C.

Young & Hyun Shin

Queen of Hearts - $500+

Steven G. Garcia, CPA

John Knopf Flooring, Inc.

Medi-Ray Inc.

Michael Santoliquido

Pronto Gas Heating Supplies, Inc.

Residential Lending Services, Inc.

Royal Coach Lines, Inc.

Tuckahoe Teachers Association

Jack of Clubs - $250+

Borrelli & Russo Agency, Inc.

C.L. King & Associates

Coco Real Estate Management, Inc.

The Del Savio Family

JC Fogarty’s

Robert & Iris Marzziotti

James & Michelle Oliverio

John & Jean Palucci

Peter Gisolfi Associates

Poval & Feldman, CPA, PC

Spar & Boyer, CPAs

Nick and Debbie Tommasino

Saymar Stone Inc.

Ten of Spades - $100+

An American Bistro

Classic Appraisals LLC

Cross Westchester Cleaners

Steve Ecklond, Tuckahoe Deputy Mayor

Hawkins, Delafield & Wood

Marchele Optical Inc. / Pearle Vision

Legislator Vito Pinto

Pappalardo, Tombini & Wolff, LLP

Parkway Liquors - The Dowd Family

Rainstyxs - Reginald L. Skinner

Carmine & Irene Sarno

Village of Tuckahoe - Mayor & Trustees

Westchester Funeral Home, Inc.

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Donors, Sponsors and Supporters

General Donations

Brian Conybeare & Friends

Forge Ahead Foundation

Greg & Peggy Pappas - In Memory of Patricia Yazurlo

Raffiani Family Foundation

Other Casino Night Sponsors

Marianne Amato

Edward & Mary Lou Devito

Anthony & Sherry Fuori

Jennifer A. Gherardi

Silvestro & Dina Iommazzo

Harold & Evelyn Johnson

Eugene & Lucille Mascoli

Metropolis Abstract Corporation

George & Lauren Nickoletos

Mary Penzero

Daniel R. Sutherland

George & Doretta Tarangioli

Timothy & Shannon Tyler

Business Donations

CJN Desserts

Ciao Restaurant

Cookies by Design

Eastchester Irish American Social Club

Mrs. Morgan’s Flower Shop

Park Place Bagel

The Station House

The Tap House

Silent Auction Donations

Anonymous Donor

Al & Angela Chianese

Fredi & Fil Vicario

Mario & Elisa Forgione

Steven Garcia

Lord & Taylor

Kathy Muscat, Arbonne Cosmetics

Chris & Jeannine Orefice

Greg & Kathleen Suss

John & Lori Walzer

Casino Night Plaque for

Amy Paulin Stephen & Noel Moschetta

Video Presentation

Carol Donnelly

End of Night Give Away

Kevin Vesey

Detail from Cottle mosaic funded through a TSF grant

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Gift Donors

Frank & Krista Amato

Domingo & Karen Barros

Keith & Gail Boyer

Al & Angela Chianese

Bob & Kerry Callanan

Brendan and Catherine Clarke

George & Debbie Coppola

Amy DelSavio

Neal & Tara Denning

John & Christina DePietro

Stephen & Christine Doherty

Carol Donnelly

Mario & Elisa Forgione

Steven Garcia

Ray & Caroline Inello

Simone & Maria Joseph

David & Julia Lestch

Charles & Diana McGuinness

Matthew & Anna Manca

Michael & Antoinette Martino

Robert & Iris Marzziotti

Stephen & Noel Moschetta

Jack & Deanne Mullen

James & Michelle Oliverio

Chris & Jeannine Orefice

John & Jean Palucci

Philip & Sheree Raho

Paul & Ana Spiridigliozzi

Gregory & Kathleen Suss

Michael & Mary Ushay

Fredi & Fil Vicario

John & Lori Walzer

Tiger statue outside of the Tuckahoe High School

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JOIN US ON

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

FOR OUR

7th ANNUAL CASINO NIGHT

THIS YEAR’S THEME WILL BE

“007 CASINO ROYALE”

SAVE THIS DATE

JOIN THE EFFORT

There are several ways in which you can participate in the mission of the Foundation:

Gifts of cash to the Foundation

Matching gift programs through your place of work

Gifts of negotiable securities

Bequests through wills and trusts

In Memoriam

In Recognition

Designated Cash (target your contribution to a specific area)

Alumni Donation

What we can offer to our students is limited only by the amount of funds we raise.

Please “Put Tuckahoe Kids First” and show your commitment to the continued success

of the Tuckahoe Schools by making a donation.

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DONATION FORM

Yes! I wish to give to the Tuckahoe School Foundation.

Name:______________________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________

Telephone No.:_______________________________________________

Enclosed is my gift to The Tuckahoe School Foundation in the amount of

$______________.

Please make check payable to:

The Tuckahoe School Foundation

29 Elm Street

Tuckahoe, NY 10707

Gifts of cash.

Matching gift program. My company will match my gift. Enclosed

is my company’s form.

Gifts of negotiable securities.

In Memoriam._____________________________________

In Recognition. ___________________________________

Designated Funds.__________________________________

Alumni Donation.

The Tuckahoe School Foundation is a tax exempt organization formed under Section

501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax deductible to the

extent allowed by law.

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In memory of Patti Yazurlo

With us in spirit and in our hearts.

Tuckahoe School Foundation

Tuckahoe School Foundation

29 Elm Street, Tuckahoe, New York 10707

Phone: 914-337-5376 ext. 556 Fax: 914-337-5375

Dr. Michael Yazurlo

Superintendent of Schools

FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Angela Chianese, President

Julia Lestch, Vice President

Steven Garcia, Treasurer

Anna Manca, Secretary

Frank Amato

Karen Barros

Keith Boyer

Bob Callahan

Catherine Clarke

Debra Coppola

John Cuccinello

Tara Denning

John DePietro

Christine Doherty

Carol Donnelly

Maria Joseph

Hon. Michael Martino

Robert Marzziotti

Stephen Moschetta

Deanna Mullen

James Oliverio

Christopher Orefice

John Palucci

Tony Sayegh

Paul Spiridigliozzi

Gregory Suss

Fil Vicario

Lori Walzer

Sheree Raho

Board of Education Liaison

Christina Howe

Director of Finance

Mural Outside Cottle School Upper Wing