Dear CCDS Friends,
Like many of you, my days begin with CCDS. A friendly hello from Susan, the morning elevator squeeze, and trying to sneak in a quick hello to a fellow parent while making sure everything makes it into our kids’ cubbies. Once our kids are in their classrooms though, we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief. Our little beating hearts are safe and happy - this is the real magic of CCDS.
My wife and I have been lucky to call CCDS home for the past three years. Our son is now in the Fives and although we sadly must apply out, we are hopeful that our daughter will walk through the big brown doors next fall. Over these years we have absolutely fallen in love with the school – the amazing teachers, the warmth in the air, and the incredible community. I am writing to ask for your support for the amazing school we all call home.
This year is an extra special year as it is the 75th anniversary of the founding of Christ Church Day School. For this momentous year, we have set a lofty but simple goal - 100% community participation. As an added incentive, we are extremely fortunate to have an anonymous donor who will provide a very generous donation if we achieve 100% participation in our fundraising efforts. Since we have almost reached 100% in recent years, I am confident we will accomplish this goal this year.
As with most private schools, a large gap exists between our tuition and operating costs. Donations to the CCDS Annual Fund are critically important to help bridge that gap. Your tax-deductible donation also ensures that our school can attract and retain the highest quality teachers, provide opportunities for professional development, and fund our tuition assistance program. Your generosity will ensure that the magic never stops for our children.
Please make your donations by check or online by credit card at https://CCDSAF2024.givesmart.com where our Donor Tiers are listed. If you wish to donate securities, please contact our Associate Director, Paula Wallace, who will provide the necessary information.
If your company participates in a Matching Gift Program, please complete the form you obtain from your employer. It is usually a quick 5-minute online process, which will benefit CCDS enormously.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at sagarm88@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for joining me in supporting CCDS.
Warm Regards,
Sagar Mehta
Annual Fund Chair 2024