Annual Fund

Dear Friends of Sacred Heart School:

It is with enthusiasm and excitement that I join the Sacred Heart School community!  It has been my pleasure to meet the talented faculty, staff and parents who are dedicated to the success of our students and school.

As your new principal, I am particularly grateful for the important support the Sacred Heart parents have provided over the years for our teachers and the children through their contributions to the school’s Annual Fund.  As you may already know, the costs to educate our children are only partially covered by the school tuition.  The difference is made up thanks to Sacred Heart Parish, some corporation and foundation support and from donations to the school’s Annual Fund.

Thanks to the generosity of our school community, last year over $66,000 was raised through the Annual Appeal.  The school was able to purchase 17 wireless laptop computers and a laptop cart for our Middle School students with $13, 240 of the funds raised.  Another $6,620 went to the school’s permanent endowment which now stands at $20,000.  Finally, $46,333, the bulk of the total Annual Fund contributions, went to the school’s operating budget to help defray rising costs such as health benefits for our faculty.  Had these funds not been available, the tuition for this current school year would have been higher.

This year, we would like to raise $70,000 from parents, alumni, and friends.  The Annual Fund committee plans to use $10,050 (15%) of the funds raised to purchase 17 more laptop computers for the Middle School.  Another $10,050 will go to our Endowment Fund, and $49,000 (70%) will go to the school’s operating budget.  We feel this strategy will provide important funds for items that are outside the school’s budget while helping to keep tuition costs down.

I do hope we can count on your continued support.  On behalf of the faculty and all the children of Sacred Heart, I want to thank you for considering this request.

Sincerely in Christ,

Sheri L. Wright

Principal

If you have any questions about the Annual Fund or your gift, please be in touch with Janis Peck, Director of Development at 410-833-4933 or development@shgschool.org