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Capital Campaign Web Site Launched

The Capital Campaign website has been launched. Find the latest information on the campaign, construction photos and more.

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Helms Bakery owner Wally Marks Visits Turning Point School

Turning Point recently welcomed our neighbor and Helms Bakery owner Wally Marks to speak to Level 5. Mr. Marks was invited by Level 5 student Griffin as a part of his Spotlight on Sustainability project. Mr. Marks and Griffin spoke to the class about the “green” features on the Helms Bakery property. The highlight of the features is the largest solar panel array in all of Culver City.

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Campus Expansion: Turning Point Builds Tomorrow Today!

The path for Turning Point Students is expanding. Board of Trustees President Bob Levin delivered ground- breaking news to the Tuming Point School community at its 39th Welcome Back-to-School Picnic this past Sunday, September 13, 2009. Bob confirmed the Board’s promise to Build Tomorrow Today with the following message:

"We are pleased to provide an update on the capital campaign in support of the expansion of our facilities. When we launched the campaign, we knew our goal was ambitious, but we also knew our school community had the strength and spirit to accomplish what we set out to do, some way, somehow. First, we want to thank the generous leadership support of our parent community to date. Their faith in the project and the future of the school, just like that of the original founding families back in 1970, has been unique and invaluable. We can ’t thank them enough. This amazing support is what has gotten us to our announcement today. In discussing our campus expansion plans with many families, a common question was how quicklv their children could enjoy the benejits of the new facilities. The Board has taken action in response to this question. As a result of the generous support to date and unique opportunities brought on by current economic conditions, the Board of Trustees has been able to restructure| our jinancing in order to start construction immediately. The plans rely on a combination of prudent jiscal management and, most importantly, a projection of continued generous jinancial support from our families. If all aligns as currently planned, we will be able to occupy our new space by the start of the 2010 school year — giving our children the advantage of our new facilities where their skills, talents and accomplishments can be highlighted. This plan of action does not reduce but intensihes our need for your support. We look forward to working with the entire Turning Point community in expanding the Turning Point path for currentlv enrolled children and generations of children to come."

Head of School Ms. Richman concluded with special recognition of trustees Charlie Toppino, Robert Friedman, and Al Fadel, and parent volunteer Steve Stogel. She introduced the Co-Chairs of the Capital Campaign, ]amie Widdoes and Stephen Plum. Representatives of the Campaign committee, Board Vice President Dana Kitaj, parent volunteers Lynda Fadel and Ted Fikre, and Board members Adena Smith, Ian Bryce, and Secretary of the Board Brooks Widdoes were present to offer their support for what lies ahead as we build tomorrow today for our children.

Plan for H1N1 Influenza Response

Along with the normal, seasonal influenza, there is another strain, H1N1, which has been affecting people and is expected to hit schools this fall. The faculty and staff members have received training in responding to influenza as part of our review of first aid and safety precautions.

Turning Point School's Plan for H1N1 Response

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Back to School Picnic - Sept. 13th

	Join us for the Back to School Picnic on Sunday, September 13th! Don't miss this opportunity to hang out with other Turning Point families, enjoy some great food and fun games. The festivities begin at 12:30pm. For parking info, see the map below

Development 2009-2010

Turning Point School's Development strategy includes three distinct fundraising programs coordinated to provide support for the current and future needs of our students. To accomplish our fundraising goals we rely on a very broad base of time, talent, and generosity.

Annual Giving Campaign

The cost of a Turning Point School education is greater than the tuition families pay. Each year we ask every family to make a personally meaningful gift to cover the gap between tuition and the actual annual cost for faculty and staff, curriculum, programs, and other annual costs associated with the operating budget. This strategy enables us to keep tuition as low as possible by using tax deductible gifts to fund a portion of the exceptional educational program for which we are known.
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PSA Activities

Included in the wide range of activities in support of the school, the PSA is responsible for two fundraising activities - the Hoop-A-Thon and the Silent Auction - one family and one adult event. The funds raised through these two events are earmarked for specific extraordinary projects or acquisitions not covered by the annual operating budget.
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Major Gifts Program

Funds raised through this program enable the school to expand and grow. In the past, Major Gift funds were used to help acquire and build this campus. Major Gifts are now used to pay down the remaining debt on the facility, and as we move into the future, will be used to prioritize and meet the growth opportunities delineated in our new strategic plan.
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