From the Director of Development

At St. John’s Parish Day School (SJPDS), we believe there is a spark within every child. It is the mission of our teachers, administrators, family, and community leaders to foster that spark, nurture it, fuel it, and be the catalyst for a lifelong love of learning.

Every SJPDS student is uniquely gifted and a valued presence in this place. Parents choose St. John’s because they know when their children move on from SJPDS, they are well prepared academically to attend the best middle schools, high schools, and colleges. Our students also leave us ready to socially, civically, and spiritually meet the challenges of the world they will inherit.

As with all independent schools, SJPDS tuition alone does not cover the actual cost of educating each student making it necessary to raise funds every year through various activities such as the St. John’s Fund to bridge that financial gap.

Competitive grants are awarded to organizations with the highest fundraising participation levels so having 100% donor participation from faculty, staff, Board of Trustee members, and the SJPDS family, alumnae, and friend community is always our goal. Supporting our development efforts allows us to continue our mission and teaches our students the responsibility of being a part of the broader framework of life and community.

Your contributions to the St. John Giving Fund provide essential funding to help us advance our mission to foster the spark in every child. Your generous donations to SJPDS help to:

• Bridge the gap between the tuition charged per student and the actual cost to educate each student in the school
• Attract and retain our high-quality teachers
• Expand our academic programs and classroom resources
• Make need-based scholarships accessible to students
• Annually upgrade technology for our students
• Help us plan for the future, enhance our school, and fulfill our mission

When you make SJPDS a priority in your charitable giving plans, the returns are everlasting! Thank you in advance for generously your talents and treasures with us! May God continue to bless you and SJPDS.

Gina West

Director of Development

gwest@stjohnspdsorg