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Investing in the Future
Annual Fund
The annual fund supports the day-to-day operating expenses of BDS. This includes
classroom supplies, books for the library, teacher salaries, building maintenance,
and numerous other items. The annual fund is a key part of the school's overall
budget.
Endowment Program
General Endowment Established in 1994, the General Endowment
strengthens the school's financial reserves, providing lasting security for the
school and its current programs as well as preparing for future needs.
Acorn Endowment Established in 2003 by a BDS Family, the Acorn
Endowment supports a unique and central aspect of the BDS curriculum: helping
children to become strong citizens and effective leaders in their communities.
BDS has a long history of nurturing community leadership through such activities
as student-led community service, interpersonal skills curriculum, faculty
development, and service-oriented class trips. Proceeds from the Acorn Endowment
will provide consistent funding to support this tradition.
Financial Aid Endowment Established in 1994, the Financial Aid
Endowment provides financial assistance for families who would otherwise not be
able to attend Belmont Day School.
Reading Endowment Established in 2003 by a BDS Family, the Reading
Endowment provides funds for educating teachers about the complexities of the
reading process and for engaging outside speakers and consultants to work with
students and faculty in developing reading support and enrichment initiatives.
Sarah Levine Endowment for Adult and Professional Development
(formerly the Faculty Endowment Fund) Established in 1987 and renamed in 1998,
the Sarah Levine Endowment for Adult and Professional Development provides grants
to faculty and other adults in the community for continuing education, travel,
summer curriculum development, research, and other opportunities for enrichment
and personal growth.
The Science Endowment Established by the parents of the class of
2005, the science endowment
supports the needs of the school's science program, specifically the
science laboratory, and ensures the ingenuity and depth of the program.
Technology Initiative Endowment Established in 2002 by the Ramsey
McCluskey Family Foundation, the Technology Initiative Endowment provides consistent
support for the faculty Pioneer Program. These funds also support technology needs
in the media lab, performing arts center, and classrooms.
Tommy Kaplan Library Endowment Established in 2000 by Nancy and
David Kaplan in memory of their son Tommy who would have graduated in the class
of 1981, the Tommy Kaplan Library Endowment provides consistent support for the
purchase of library books, periodicals, and curriculum related materials.
Walter Knight Music Endowment Established in 1988 by an alumna of
Belmont Day School in honor of her music teacher Walter Knight, the Walter Knight
Music Endowment supports the salaries of the music faculty and ensures the continued
existence of the music program at BDS.
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