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On Behalf of the Everest Academy Board of Directors 
Dear Everest Academy parents,

Through the generosity of our parents, grandparents, staff and faculty, Board members, and friends, Everest Academy was able to provide financial assistance to students and cover a part of operational costs. Additionally, the gym was finished, complete with painted lines, basketball backboards and rims, and wall-to-wall padding. We still owe $9,000 on that $55,000 project.

The Annual Fund encourages and recognizes the loyalty and support of parents, faculty and staff, grandparents, and friends of Everest Academy. Annual Fund gifts, which are unrestricted, help defray operating expenses and support the people and programs that make Everest Academy unique – talented teachers, smaller class sizes, excellent resources and exceptional offerings in all areas of our education program. Because these special assets have a major impact on the budget, we must turn to parents and friends for financial support.

As Everest Academy parents, you have the opportunity to make a statement of financial support for the school. The goal for the 2010-2011 Annual Fund Campaign is to raise $50,000 and to achieve 100% participation  from our families, Faculty and staff before the close of the Campaign on May 1, 2011. This strong participation is critical in demonstrating a broad base of support when we seek funding from foundations and corporations, and especially our own benefactors! Each tax-deductible gift, no matter the size, brings us that much closer to realizing both of these goals.

Many corporations match employee gifts to schools.  If you work for a company that matches charitable donations, you may be able to double or triple the amount you give. Matching Gift Forms should be available from your company’s Human Resource Department. 

Given our enrollment numbers, tuition does not cover the full cost of educating a student at Everest. But we have been blessed with supporters who understand that Everest is in the position of a start-up company, and that we need extra help until we build up to a proper number of students. Given this substantial help, our goal this year is to raise $50,000 in the Annual Fund. We ask that you prayerfully consider joining other Everest Academy  families, faculty and staff members  with a gift to offset the difference.  Your donation can consist of cash, stock,  other securities, or credit card. Please sign and return the enclosed pledge card indicating the amount of your donation or pledge. 

Thank you for joining us as we continue to work  together  to form today’s children and tomorrow’s
leaders.

Yours in Christ,

Everest Board Member and chaplain, Fr Andre LaSana, LC
Everest Board Member, Dr Joel Akroush

About Everest

Everest Academy Lemont, founded in 1995 as White Pines Academy, is a private Catholic school offering a Pre-K through grade 8 program.

Our goal is to offer each child the highest quality education through Integral Formation®, the pedagogical method developed by the Legionaries of Christ. Through Integral Formation®, each student benefits from a personalized approach that develops the whole person, from intellect and character to spiritual life and apostolic responsibility. The result: intelligent, responsible, and positive leaders who will transform society with the Gospel values.

Here at Everest Academy, with our brand new campus opened for the fall 2009 school year, we are poised for growth and ready to give our students a Catholic educational experience that will last them a lifetime. Find out more by taking a tour of our campus.

The Pilgrim Queen

The Pilgrim Queen
Pray together as a family and honor Mary as a special guest in your home.

Prayer for Everest

Prayer for Everest
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for making Everest Academy a reality. With the aid of the Holy Spirit, may we touch the lives of many people and bring to our community the joy of knowing and loving Jesus Christ. We thank Our Mother Mary for her help and ask for her continued care and protection. Amen.

School Masses

School Masses
Join us for All School Mass on Friday at 2:20pm or Morning Mass at 7:15 am Tues., Wed., and Thurs.

Lean on Me Holy Hour

Lean on Me Holy Hour
Spend some time with Jesus every Thursday, after morning Mass 7:45am