2017-2018 DONOR HONOR ROLLThis report highlights how your giving impacts ASD and celebrates our many donors and contributors.

THANK YOU TO ALL THE PARENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF, FRIENDS, CORPORATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND ALUMNI FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE THROUGH GIVING.

Dear ASD Community,

The culture of philanthropy is alive and well at ASD. Parents, faculty, and staff give valuable time every day both in and outside the classroom—volunteering with parent groups and supporting our students and extracurriculars. Contribution is a student profile objective and compassion, one of our core values, is woven into the fabric of our school.

In its second year, the Annual Giving program reached new levels. Participation went up and, therefore, impact increased. This Donor Honor Roll report is a celebration of all those who made a gift—your contributions are now supporting programs and enhancing the learning opportunities of every student at ASD. Thank you to Julia Martinez, our previous Director of Advancement, for her leadership.

Why have an Annual Giving program? The simple answer is that additional resources allow ASD to sustain, enhance, and continue to invest in exemplary programs. Annual Giving programs are best practices at the top international schools, providing an opportunity for families to make a difference in a community they care for and love. At ASD, the entirety of tuition funds the cost of education. Our Annual Giving program provides additional learning opportunities beyond what tuition can provide.

In 2018-2019, our Annual Giving campaign will be spearheaded by our new Director of Advancement, Michele Wray Khateri.

Thank you to all who are considering a gift this school year. I look forward to celebrating the impact to our students and community.

Sincerely,

Dr. Paul RichardsSuperintendent

Making a gift to ASD can always be made anonymously. We celebrate all gifts, honor donor wishes, and acknowledge every donor through this report.

Giving ensures that outstanding

programs continue, providing additional

learning opportunities for students beyond

what tuition provides. People give because of

pride in our community, to honor those who

came before us, to ensure that the best

education is available to our children, and for the

simple joy giving brings to a family. Each reason

is celebrated; each gift valued. Whatever your

reason for giving - thank you!

Julia MartinezDirector of Advancement 2012-2018

A LETTER FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

The mission of the American School of Dubai is to challenge and inspire each student to achieve their dreams and to become a passionate learner prepared to adapt and contribute in a rapidly changing world.

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Volunteers at ASD truly make a difference. In the second year of the ASD Annual Giving program, a new volunteer program was introduced: the Annual Giving Parent Ambassadors and Annual Giving Faculty and Staff Ambassadors. The volunteers met throughout the year with Dr. Richards, board members, and Advancement to learn about the program and its importance to ASD, the impact of giving and how together, we can do more for our school and students.

Special thanks to these ASD parents, faculty, and staff members who dedicated time and energy to educate, encourage and inspire our community on the opportunity to give. The Annual Giving Ambassador program will continue to grow and thrive. If you are interested in becoming an Ambassador, please contact Michele Wray Khateri, Director of Advancement, mkhateri@asdubai.org.

Thank you to the 2017-2018 Annual Giving Parent Ambassadors Kate and Steve Lundin, Parent Ambassador ChairsBarbara and Aaron Torrelio (K1, 1)Jenny and Mike Yeh (K2, 4, 8)Clara and Yudesh Sohan (2, 6)Mandi and Lyndon Harlin (3, 5)Sheryl and Irfan Porbanderwalla (7)Salwa and Sherif Wahba (9, 11)

Thank you to the 2017-2018 Faculty and Staff Annual Giving AmbassadorsRigel Crockett Jon StewartTom Dodd Sarah and Jake ToaRoy Perera Eric WalkerJason Roach Dolleen Wiltgen

ASD LAUNCHES FIRST ANNUAL GIVING AMBASSADOR VOLUNTEERS

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND ENHANCETHE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES OF EVERY STUDENT AT ASD.

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FACULTY AND STAFF PARTICIPATION

PARENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI, AND ORGANIZATIONS MAKE A GIFT

participation in giving by ASD Board of Trustees

participation in giving by ASD Core Cabinet Leadership

participation in giving by ASD Alumni Legacy Families

THANKS TO YOUR GENEROSITY, GIVING TO ASD DURING THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR EXCEEDED AED 1.52 MILLION*.

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GIVING BY THE NUMBERS 2017-2018

*Includes annual gifts from individuals and organizations, Friends of the American School of Dubai contributions, MusicHall Gala proceeds, and the annual ASD on-campus auction.

PLUS! Thousands of priceless hours of time volunteering in classrooms, with parent groups, and for extracurriculars making our school the best it can be.

parents and faculty members volunteer as Parent and Faculty and Staff Ambassadors

attendees at the MusicHall Gala on March 2, 2018

sponsored tables at the Gala

in-kind donors to the annual on-campus Silent Auction

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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS 2017-2018

The American School of Dubai is pleased to recognize the following parents, faculty, staff, alumni, organizations, and friends who made gifts between August 1, 2017 and July 31, 2018.Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. For questions or corrections, please contact the Advancement Office, 04 395 0005, Administration Building, B203.

*Identifies ASD alumni donors

GIFTS MADE IN AED

VISIONARY GIFTS AED 90,000 and aboveVisionary gifts to ASD have extraordinary impact and may be made as a single gift or with a multi-year commitment. These gifts can be designated to support specific programs or projects at the school. To learn more about how you can impact ASD through visionary giving, please contact the Advancement Office.

GCC Services

Mariyah FarhanHusein and Fatema GulamhuseinParent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)Anonymous (1)

FOUNDER’S SOCIETY AED 20,000 - 89,999Mariyah Farhan The Manwani Family Samer and Ghalia SidawiThe Wazz FamilyAnonymous (1)

RED & WHITE SOCIETY AED 10,000 - 19,999The Aslan Family Walid and Maha HajjKristian and Valerie Petersson

JUMEIRAH LEVEL AED 5,000 - 9,999Dean and Peggy Bell The Dalloul Family Karim and Rana Farra Faysal and Roula HamzaThe Lotfy Family Aaron and Barbara TorrelioKabir and Riya ValraniAnonymous (2)

FALCON CIRCLE AED 1,500 - 4,999Ridha and Fatima Abid Charbel and Maya Abou-JaoudePery and Ahmed Awad Nannette and Jonathan Essick Taimur and Uzma HadiThe Leever FamilyJeremy Lester and Kimberly SelberWard and Leslie MilliganMaheboob and Shalini NagjiIrfan and Sheryl PorbanderwallaThe Shararah FamilyDiane and Jamie StoneDeb and Merwyn StrateMark and Karin Troy Grant Weaver and Ann Laros-WeaverAnonymous (1)

Sarah Aboul-HosnJohnEric and Christina AdventoJasper AdvientoGhada AhmadReem AlbakaryBridget Al-HashimiMazen and Sandra Al SheikhNida Alibhai ‘06*Suzanne Ames Romy BackusJeff Balnave and Kate NowakNada BaradiElvira and Jahan BarghiVirginia De Leon and Ted BarnwellCourtney and Matthew Beck Tamara Black and Dr. Zunaid KaziAbby BoosPraxia Apostle and Matt Bornstein-GroveAmbre Bosko and Johan ForsmanMegan BrookeThe Buschini FamilyNadya Ghazal ChilwanThe Cole FamilyThe Cook Family Rigel Crockett and Ariel JanzenVikas and Puja DaryaniJake and Jennifer DibbertThomas and Jennifer Dodd

Anna Molloy and Adam DubroyMike and Tracey DunlopNaglaa Dwidar Julia Elyahky and Daniel MercadoThe Evans Family Elita and Bassem FakhryGregg Fehr Katelyn FournierThe Frankfort Family The Gerst FamilyReina Gonsalves Rupendra GurungThe Hall Family Simon HallidayThe Helbling Family The Hellgeth FamilyThe Hendershott Family Elizabeth HickeyUlrika Hollas Mohammed IqbalCarol and Walid Jamal Nick JanssenSteve and Gemma Jones Farah KarroumRadha Karumathil Prabha Kumar The LaRaia FamilyZhaoming Li and Xian Hong Meng Natalio Liares

Charlotte Lillywhite Kalithas Loganathan Julia and Steve MartinezLinda Masri The McCarten FamilyThe McGehee Family The McNeil Family Rabih and Samar MelhemHina and Ghulam-Mustafa Memon Kathleen MillsGrecia Montemayor Guylaine MorinJason and Angela Mott Katherine MulryRebecca MurrayThe Myers-Giraldo Family, In Memory of Stephen BougorEzhumalai Muthusamy Hiba Najm and Nadeem Semaan Cheryl and Arnold NathanMark and Donna Needs Shrada NegiMary NobleErika O’HearnCamilla and Magnus Oberg Meenakshi ParadesiMaria Carmen Peralta Roy PereraAndrea and Alex Rachubinski

Nadia Rguibi Phil Ridley and Ahne Crawford-Ridley Jason and Micha Roach The Ruiz FamilyThe Rusch Family Rajaa and Nasser SabbaghSanjana and Sabhya Sachdeva Shawn Sawyer and Cassandra Varnell Mohamed Soori Sekar Maha Shoukry and Jimmy Iskander The Silva Family Jenny Hyo-Kyung SohnThilakan SreedharanThe Stermer FamilyJon and Chaymae StewartMatthew Tatelman The Tjahyadi FamilyThe Toa Family The Torrens FamilyAmanda Torti The Turner Family Devita VillanuevaThe Waters Family The Willey FamilyDolleen and Tim WiltgenThe Yu FamilyAnonymous (17)

FRIENDS OF ASD UP TO AED 1,499

VISIONARY GIFTS USD 25,000 and abovePavanpreet and Jimmy Grewal ‘95* The Bob Ackerman Fund for Excellence in Technology

FOUNDER’S SOCIETY USD 5,500 - 24,999 Goldman Sachs The Elmasry FamilyDr. Brent and Margaret Mutsch The Bob Ackerman Senior AwardThe Wahba Family

RED & WHITE SOCIETY USD 2,725 - 5,499Susan and Stephen Middlebrook In Memory of Bob Ackerman Wassim and Paula Nasrallah Dr. Paul and Tina Richards

JUMEIRAH LEVEL USD 1,363 - 2,724Mike and Jenny YehWassim Younan and Joanna Assmann

FALCON CIRCLE USD 409 - 1,362Linda Huston and Steve Moore The Khudairi FamilyAnna Ogoti and Mukund Krishnaswami Kate and Steve Lundin Carl and Jennifer MyersJesse and Michelle Remington Yudesh and Clara Sohan

GIFTS MADE IN USD

EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFTS

2018 GALA GIFTSOn the evening of March 2, the ASD community gathered to celebrate our community and raise funds for ASD. It was an evening to remember and raised over AED 185,000. ASD is grateful to the many families, organizations, and alumni who sponsor ASD’s fundraising events. Net proceeds are dedicated to enhancing ASD learning experiences.

PREMIUM SPONSOR AED 100,000 London Dairy

GOLD AED 50,000 General ElectricAmer and Rasha Samhoun

SILVER AED 25,000Oasis Investment Mahesh and Payal Shahdadpuri SPJ Foundation - Pravesh and Sherina JethwaniStryx Sports

BRONZE AED 10,000Charbel and Maya Abou-Jaoude Afridi & AngellAlibhai and Patel Families Arivon PropertiesASD Alumni Marwan and Hana DalloulFalcon Dreamers Falcon Families - CCEFWFIVE Palm Jumeirah Fletcher FamilyHamza and Lotfy Families HaraketHassani Family IDENTIGYIFFCO Joe and Sheila LebratoSalman Nawaz and Sadia Butt New to the NestPrincipal Global Raj and Simran SahniSchön Group Rashad and Razan SinokrotWomen’s Angel Investor Network Zaki Design Group

GIFTS IN KINDASD is grateful for the generosity represented in these in-kind donors. The following organizations and individuals represent ASD families and businesses who contributed gifts-in-kind in support of ASD.

Dr. Onita Nakra Dr. Paul and Tina Richards

AG Movers Airlink International UAEApothecary by Mamta Nihalani ASD Booster ClubASD Facilities and Operations Ascots & ChapelsARTSPACE Atlantis The PalmBattlezone Big Vision Advertising LLCBombay Bungalow Corinthia Hotel LondonDubai Opera

Emirates HolidaysFitness 360 FIVE Palm JumeirahIbn AlBahr Restaurant Indie DIFCIris Dubai KOITA FoodsLMB Events MASTI MATTO Italian Restaurant Miss Lily’s MYTHOS Kouzina & Grill Nando’sNOLA Eatery Paper Couture StationeryPersian Carpet Kingdom RIG CROSSFITRoyal Caribbean International Sarah’s BagStryx Sports Stu Williamson PhotographySweet Stuff Bakery Shop TASC - Nikai GroupVik Jethwani ‘96 Jewelry*

ASD received matching gifts from Goldman Sachs as a result of a donation to ASD and the employee matching gift program. Please contact the Advancement Office to learn more about employee matching gift programs.

Karan Awtani ’01 and Rinku Awtani* The Bayoumi FamilyRaymond Gedeon ‘96 and Suha Gedeon*Lyndon and Amanda Harlin Rob HeraldElizabeth Hickey Megan Holmstrom

Brittany Haimi Lee In memory of Stephen Bougor Vikram Jethwani ‘96 and Natasha Jethwani ‘00* Peter and Angela Broder-NemethLouis and Virginia Norvell In memory of Bob Ackerman

Dennis and Linda Olson In memory of Stephen Bougor Jean N. Peck and W. Reid Peck In memory of Stephen Bougor The Rosindell FamilySamuel and Julie Ruiz In memory of Stephen BougorHenri Saliba and Anne Gedeon ‘89*

Ashley Sammis In memory of Stephen Bougor Rachelle SavoieErin Wick In memory of Stephen Bougor Renee Williams

FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF DUBAI (FASD)ASD can receive gifts in U.S. dollars through the Friends of the American School of Dubai, a registered U.S. nonprofit and charitable organization(EIN#47-2740274). Donors to FASD receive a donation receipt for their U.S. tax purposes. To give in U.S. dollars, make your gift directly on the ASDwebsite, contact ASD Advancement or make your (US$) check payable to:

Friends of the American School of Dubaic/o International School Services15 Roszel RoadPrinceton, New Jersey 08543 (USA)

FRIENDS OF ASD UP TO USD 408

A STARRY NIGHT AT THE MUSIC HALL

ASD has a treasured history, valued reputation, and is one of the few not for profit schools in Dubai. As a not-for-profit school, ASD accepts donations as additional resources to extend, enrich, and enhance student learning opportunities.

The best independent schools in the world share qualities of a mission-centered focus, strong leadership, extraordinary programs, well-maintained and equipped facilities, an engaged constituency, and a well-developed financial base—to include opportunities to give.

In order to fulfill the mission of the American School of Dubai, ASD offers opportunities to make a difference through giving. Parents, alumni, parents of alumni, faculty and staff, organizations, and friends are all invited to participate.

Making a gift to ASD is one way to raise your hand and say, “ASD is important to our family.” Giving is important because it reflects our spirit of shared experiences and mutual encouragement, enhances learning, and provides for excellence beyond what tuition can provide.

With deep gratitude, ASD recognizes the contributions of all who supported the school last year to make these projects possible.

THE IMPACT OF GIVING

WHY GIVE TO THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF DUBAI

DEDICATED IMPROVEMENTS AND STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES 2017-2018As a result of the generosity of our community of parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends, the over AED 1.52 million raised has been dedicated to enhance, extend, and enrich learning opportunities for students beyond what tuition provides. Funds were raised through a combination of the Annual Giving program, net proceeds of the MusicHall Gala and the on campus, bespoke auction. Funds have been dedicated to a number of outstanding projects that otherwise would not have been possible.

THE IMPACT OF YOUR GIVINGEnhancements to Equipment

Elementary School Maker Spaces

Middle School Maker Spaces

MS/HS Library Maker Spaces

Equipment for Athletics and the Arts

Track and Field Timer

Drum Kit and Other Instruments

Theatre Equipment

Tech Mics, Zooms, Recorders

Programs for Student Engagement

Visiting Authors Program

JUMP! Global Citizenship Center

CAST (Creative Arts Support Team) is a parent volunteer organization committed to the success of all student arts at ASD. Funds generated by pizza sales, pumpkin, flower sales, and concessions are used to fund visiting professional artists, to host various Arts receptions, support theatre productions, the costume room, and other CAST initiatives.

CAST supported over 20 arts events during the 2017-2018 school year, including the HS, MS, and ES musicals. Our committed and enthusiastic network of volunteers dedicate hundreds of hours to assist coordinating costumes, applying makeup, selling production tickets, fundraising, and much more. CAST also supported the Arts by bringing international talent to conduct master classes and perform Community Concerts throughout the year, further deepening the sense of community at ASD.

2017-2018 CAST Executive BoardPresident: Niloo NeshatVice President: Karin TroyVP of Costumes and Props: Adriana Chang VP of Communications: Heidi van ’t Riet VP of Special Events: Laura de Kok VP of Volunteers: Cara Williams VP of Concessions and Reception: Najwa El Barbir Secretary: Heidi Rosindell Treasurer: Miranda Turner

ASD’s parent volunteer organizations provide enrichment and support to academics, athletics, and the arts throughout the year. Each year hundreds of ASD parents, alumni, and friends volunteer thousands of hours of their time to support ASD. The school is grateful for the dedication of this time and talent that enhances our community in so many ways.

BOOSTER CLUB The Booster Club is a parent volunteer organization that supports ASD Athletics programs. During 2017-2018, the following were made possible through funds generated at the ASD Falcon’s Nest and Spirit Store:

• Falcon Sports bags

• Ten Booster scholarships ($1,000 each) to deserving senior student-athletes

• Lighting improvements to the Falcon’s Nest for evening events

• Sports recognition events and season celebrations for JV/Varsity and MS student-athletes

2017-2018 Booster Executive Board

President: Shalini NagjiFirst Vice President: Nancy ShelbayaSecretary: Tamany BrownTreasurer: Fatima AbidVP Volunteers: Angelique VogelaarVP Spirit Store: Jane Duguid

PTSA The mission of the PTSA is to build community and enrich student learning. It serves as a relevant resource for the ASD community and promotes diversity. The events and programs conducted each year create a strong school community and encourage family involvement. With the dedicated involvement of hundreds of parents, teachers, and students, the PTSA contributed to ASD through: the Buddy Program to match new ASD families with buddies, Welcome Coffees, Pop-up Coffees, Grade Level Coffees, the PTSA wall calendar, Falcons on the Fly monthly outings, Falcon Connection and Falcon Marketplace social media engagement, Speaker Series for Parents, the Falcon Business Network, PTSA Interest Groups, AED 16,000+ community-driven grants awarded, two Wild Wadi nights, Halloween Trick-or-Treat night, Santa’s Workshop, an annual themed Carnival with over 2,000 families in attendance, and Staff Appreciation Week. In addition, PTSA was pleased to present to ASD a gift of AED 150,000 to support further educational enrichments and enhancements to ASD students.

2017-2018 PTSA Executive Board

President: Sheryl Porbanderwalla Vice President: Basil MoftahSecretary: Ninorah BrookshireTreasurer: Preeya Hiranandani VP Volunteers: Dipa BhatnagarVP Communications: Mariyah FarhanVP Grants: Jane HaywardVP Community Enrichment: Alexandra Torre Parliamentarian: Kim Bayoumi

CAST

The ASD Board of Trustees is a group of dedicated volunteer members of the community who are responsible for the governance and strategic oversight of the American School of Dubai. Their combined talents are focused to support the school’s mission and ensure the fiscal sustainability of ASD. The Trustees work closely and in conjunction with the Superintendent.

Joe Lebrato, Chairman

Rashad Sinokrot, Vice Chairman

Phil Garrison

John Lancia

Kent Cooper

Kim Kelaita

Nicky Daryani ‘96

Paul R. Malik, U.S. Consul General

The Board of Trustees achieved 100 percent participation in giving for 2017-2018.

2017-2018 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

ACKNOWLEDGING THE GIFTS OF TIME AND TALENT