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The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

The Parents’ AssociationWelcomes You

toRavenscroft

2010-2011

Parents’ Association Co-Presidents

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

• Welcome and Introductions– Sherri Cass

• Sydney Grade 9• Tyler Grade 4

– Barbara Day• Wilson Grade 12• Chad 2007 Grad

Parents’ Association Executive Committee

• President Elect – Liza Williams• Secretary- Laura Davidson• Treasurer – Jane Reed• Assistant Treasurer – Iren

Hianik

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

New Parent Coffee Committee• Canyn Dawson

Lower School Division Coordinator• Laurie Blizzard & Ila Patel

Middle School Division Coordinators• Sara May

Upper School Division Coordinator

• Christine BannermanCommunity Partners

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

Ravenscroft Board of Trustees

• Mr. Victor E. Bell III '74, Chairman of the Board

• Served the board from 1986-1991 and rejoined the board in 2007.

• Serves as a Director of First Citizens Bancshares, Inc., and is involved with YMCA of the Triangle Area, the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center (Board of Visitors), the Caring House (Advisory Board), and Habitat for Humanity.

• Vic and his wife, Mary Grady Koonce Bell, are Ravenscroft alumni, and their daughter currently attends the School.

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

Ravenscroft Head of SchoolDoreen C. Kelly

• Head of School since July 2003. • She joined the Ravenscroft faculty

in July 1999 as the Director of the Lower School, also enjoying time in the classroom as a Lower School French Teacher.

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Parents’ Association at Ravenscroft School is to assist in the

promotion of excellence for the Ravenscroft community through

active parental involvement. 

(Adopted April 1997)The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex

and interdependent world.

CitipassAugust 24-September 15

• Jan Brown - Chair

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

Ravenscroft Fall RoundupFall Festival

October 16• Amy Baker, Beth Atkeson,

Christine Bannerman - Chairs

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

Ravenscroft Book Fair&

Library Gift ProgramNovember 8-11

• Elaine Erwin & Kelly GouldCo- Chairs~ Book Fair

• Liza Roberts & Cindy SturgesCo- Chairs ~ Library Gift Program

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

The “Croft”• Tammy Haywood, Mindy

McDowell Co-Chairs

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

Ravenscroft CookbookExcellent Courses• Kim

Hammerstein, Ann Hanley - Chairs

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

Community Partners• Christine Bannerman, Sonya

Williams Harris, Susan Sugar - Chairs

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

The “Butterfly Garden”• Heather Kendal - Chair

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

Community of Concern• Anna Dunn Fonville & Kathy

Virtue – Chairs• Dr. Christine Harper – Faculty

Advisor

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheons

September 29December 1

May 29

• Molly Russell, Laura Smith – Lower School

• Sarah Cozart, Michelle Tanner – Middle School

• Lee Makepeace, Mary Catherine Sigmon – Upper School

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

Ravenscroft Auction• Marynell Gehrke, Jenny Winston –

Auction Gala Chairs• Martha Dunnagan, Hannah

Kehaya – Acquisitions Chairs

• Kickoff Meeting – September 21 8:15am

Location TBAThe Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

Honors RecognitionMiddle/Upper Schools

• Martha Funsten, Renee SchaferMiddle School

• Joyce Kasbekar, Debbie Ratliff Upper School

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

Faculty/Staff Gifts

Caroline Plummer, Mimi ZaytounCo-Chairs

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

Fine ArtsBeth Grady

Chair ~ Fine Arts Guild

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

AthleticsGinny Watters - President

Fan Night – August 27Homecoming – September 24

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.

Closing Remarks• Please join the committee(s) of

interest• Complete the willingness to serve

form today for Centerpiece Raffle• Thank you for attending

The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world.