annual appeal brochure
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The Annual Appeal is our campaign designed to "Mind the Gap". Since tuition does not cover the full cost of our students' education and St. Michael's Catholic Academy depends on donations to this year's Annual Appeal to cover the difference. The gap is the difference between the cost of tuition compared to the actual cost of education.TRANSCRIPT
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MIND THE GAP
ST.
MIC
HAEL’S CATHOLIC ACADEM
Y
an
nu
al appeal 2010: october - decem
ber
Why donate to the gap?
�� To�reaffirm�your�commitment�to�St.�Michael’s�Catholic�Academy�and�its�mission.
�� To�keep�tuition�competitive�and�affordable�for�all�families.
�� To�continue�college�preparatory�programs�and�classes.
�� To�join�with�the�SMCA�Trustees,�faculty�&�staff�who�have�already�participated.
�� To�retain�and�attract�outstanding�and�talented�faculty.
� Because one student educated at St. Michael’s Catholic Academy can positively impact and inspire the lives of thousands.
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Upon�entering�or�departing�the�subway�trains�in�London,�passengers�hear�the�message�over�and�over�to�“mind�the�gap”�–�the�distance�between�the�train�and�the�platform.�This�message�is�designed�to�ensure�safe�passage�and,�in�the�spirit�of�successfully�navigating�through�another�school�year,�we�at�St.�Michael’s�Catholic�Academy�ask�that�you�keep�this�phrase�in�mind�for�the�next�few�months�during�our�2010-2011�Annual�Appeal.
Minding�the�Gap�at�St.�Michael’s�means�taking�care�of�the�difference�between�what�it�costs�to�educate�a�student�at�St.�Michael’s�and�the�actual�tuition�paid�per�student.�The�additional�funds�are�needed�for�the�school’s�operational�costs,�for�educational�programs�and�for�financial�assistance�to�families�in�need.�
At�St.�Michael’s,�we�are�blessed�with�committed�educators�who�consider�teaching�our�children�as�not�just�a�job,�but�a�ministry.��Contributions�foster�an�optimum�environment�in�which�our�teachers�can�continue�to�teach�and�students�can�continue�to�learn�and�grow,�while�enveloped�in�a�strong,�loving,�and�faith-filled�community.
As�the�co-chairs�of�the�SMCA�2010-2011�Annual�Appeal,�as�well�as�the�parents�of�student�Crusaders,�we�ask�that�all�parents,�family�members,�alums,�and�friends�of�St.�Michael’s�Catholic�Academy�make�a�contribution�to�this�year’s�Appeal.��It�is�a�wonderful�way�to�demonstrate�our�commitment�to�Catholic�education�that�we�all�share.�So�let’s�ALL�get�on�track�and�Mind�the�Gap!
David�and�DeeAnn�Smith��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Co-Chairs,�SMCA�2010-2011�Annual�Appeal
MIND THE GAP
ST.
MIC
HAEL’S CATHOLIC ACADEM
Y
an
nu
al appeal 2010: october - decem
ber
What is the gap?Tuition�does�not�cover�the�full�cost�of�our�students’�education�and�St.�Michael’s�Catholic�Academy�depends�on�donations�to�this�year’s�Annual�Appeal�to�cover�the�difference.�The�gap�is�the�difference�between�the�cost�of�tuition�compared�to�the�actual�cost�of�education.�
Who is affected by the gap?Every�stop�in�this�brochure�and�more.�All�418�students,�our�highly�educated�teachers,�and�
the�extracurricular/curricular�programs�that�keep�our�School�exceptional.�
How many students can you help?Number of Students Gap Amount
6�Students $10,200
5�Students $8,500
4�Students $6,800
3�Students $5,100
2�Students $3,400
1�Student $1,700
½�Student $850
¼�Student $425
Remember: Tuition + Annual Appeal
Cost of Education at SMCA
(We need your help by December 31, 2010.)
YES, I want to help Mind the Gap!Gifts�can�be�made�to�the�Mind�the�Gap�campaign�by�returning�this�card�or�by�visiting�our�website�at�www.smca.com/development.�Please�mail�your�completed�form�to�the�Development�Office�by�December 31, 2010.
INFORMATION NEEDED FOR PROCESSING:
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TOTAL DONATION AMOUNT: $________________
METHOD OF PAYMENT: Credit�Card:�Please�provide�information�below�or�you�may�contribute�via�our�website.
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Thank you very much for your support!
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