Roland Park Foundation

What is the Roland Park Foundation?  The Roland Park Foundation, a non-profit 501c3, was created in 2018 by parent volunteers to raise funds for administration-directed single and multi-year projects benefitting our amazing students, school, and staff.  

What projects does the Roland Park Foundation support?  School administrators identify and prioritize projects and programs to enhance the learning experience at Roland Park.  Parent volunteers raise money through the annual Fall Dragon Donors Campaign and Annual Spring Dragon Fire Ball to FUND these identified projects and programs.

Based on the needs and wants identified and prioritized by Roland Park’s Administration, funds are raised through the Annual Fall Dragon Donor Campaign (August 8 – September 1, 2023) and Annual Dragon Fire Ball (February 9, 2024) and spent to directly impact our students, teachers, and campus. With the over $190,000 dollars raised in ’22-23 from families and Business Sponsors like you, RP Foundation was able to fully fund the below projects in the last school year alone.

See a full accounting of the 2022-2023 Foundation Fundraising and Spending here.

• Teacher Training (Prioritized by Administration for retention and classroom/school benefit)

  • Nashville IB Conference/Training, October 2022-(Weaver, Stewart, Cameron, Taylor, Batista, Weber)

  • Florida IB Training (Oliveros and Brooks)

  • Norfolk, VA IB Conference/Training, April 2023 (Sullivan and Locksmith)

  • Global IB Conference, Toronto, Canada, Summer 2023 (Cameron, McNeil, Weber will present at the Conference; Rundle will attend)
    
    

• Technology

  • 10 Flat Panels to complete Flat Panels in all instructional classrooms

  • New iPad for Violin Teacher for Instructional Purposes

  • Car Line Program Pikmykid through 2025
    
    

• Related Arts and PE

  • 25 new violins 

  • Three Movable Basketball Hoops

  • Volleyball System for team sports and MYP/PYP Instruction and use

  • Student Designed Dragon Mascot
    
    

• Classroom and Educational

  • Great History Challenge Assessment and Registration (MYP)

  • Cinderella Musical (Payment for some expenses)

  • Kingdom Keepers Funding

  • Icemaker for the Nurse’s Station

  • SLAM Books

  • 2nd Grade Reading Library for Ms. Berardi’s Classroom

  • MYP Classroom Supplies including 20 new chairs; 100 headphones; Math Erase Boards (classroom set); 7 Mobile Whiteboards (Large) for Classroom use 

  • IB Swag for Learner Profile Student of the Month (for the year)

  • New Washing Machine for the Uniform Closet

  • Supplies for Kindergarten Inquiry-Based Play Centers (new IB Standard)

  • MYP Student Scholarships for Domestic and International Service-Learning Trips
    
    

• Capital Improvements

  • Robotics Supplies for MYP Robotics Lab Activities

  • Robotic Supplies for 1st grade Robotics Lab Activities

  • New Outdoor Center IB Courtyard (Project completion projected for August 2023)
    
    

• Teacher and Staff Appreciation

  • Team Building Retreat for all Teachers and Staff at Empower Adventure

  • “Zen Break Room” for Teachers, including massage chairs, relaxation décor, and design

  • Stock the Lounge Snacks and Coffee (July through May)

  • Three Teachers’ Conference Night Dinners 

  • December to Remember Lunch for Teachers and Staff

  • Administration Directed Teacher Appreciation Stipends for Teachers who Take on Roles outside of their teaching contract (ex. NJHS Sponsors, PYP Lead Teaching Positions)

  • Teacher Appreciation Gifts for all Teachers and Staff

  • Teacher Scholarships for team-building/service-learning trip

  • Administration Directed hiring Incentives to fill last-minute teaching vacancies

  • Administration Directed Teacher Appreciation Gifts to 3 Title I Schools

What did the Roland Park Foundation Fund do in 2021-2022?  The Roland Park Foundation raised over $130,000, which funded:

• • The Lower PYP, Upper PYP, and MYP Robotics Labs with the Swamy Family 

  • Turf, picnic tables, and umbrellas for the Outdoor Cafeteria space

  • Educational Software, as requested by Administration

  • IB Teacher Training for PYP and MYP Educators 

  • Educator and staff team building and training

  • Global Read Aloud books 

  • Teacher Appreciation meals in partnership with the PTSA 

  • Gymnasium Dragon Mural celebrating the Arts 

  • World Drums and Ukuleles for PYP Music and Ensembles

  • Updated Equipment for the “Morning Show” Program 

  • Updated speakers and equipment for related arts and school events 

  • The purchase and installation of 19 Interactive Flat Screens for classroom learning

  • Need-based scholarships for MYP Domestic and International service/learning trips.

  • Funding for MYP learning incentives and socials

  • Administration directed stipends for educators
    
    

How can I support the Roland Park Foundation?  

Funding for a world-class learning experience CANNOT happen without the generosity of our Dragon Donors.  Every dollar raised will be put to immediate use addressing the administration’s prioritized list of projects and programs.  Dragon Donor levels range from $25-$10,000 and can be made online, or checks can be mailed payable to Roland Park Foundation, Inc.: https://roland-park-foundation.square.site/  

To learn more about Roland Park Foundation and how you can get involved, please email:  rolandparkfoundation@gmail.com