Many thanks to all who supported the Orcas Montessori School Carnivale on May 4. We had record attendance at this year’s Brazilian-themed event. Many friends and businesses contributed to the event’s success, along with the parents and board. Their generosity makes it possible for OMS to continue work on our building expansion and keeps tuition affordable so we can offer the Montessori creative learning experience to the children of Orcas year after year.

Thank you to Jami Mitchell, Mark Padbury, Gene Nery, Lulu Storm, Jon Chappelle, Carrie Ching, Teresa Chocano, Arthur de Haan, Elizabeth Guerry, Krista Hance, Sara Lucia, Jeanne Morris, Laine Pechacek, Victoria Shaner, Maggie Vinson, Georgette Wong, Emily Youngren,

Stephanie Brening, Julie Brunner Gaydos, Jamie Donatuto, Phil Elverum, Erin Gainey, Philip Kramer, Nicole Matisse, Karen Meng, Jessie Morrow, Sarah Murphy, Erika Nilson, Denise Nunes, Tom Rubottom, Alison Sanders, Chris Sanders, Bathan Shaner, Carla Stanley, Joe Thoron, Suzanna Wrightsman, Desiree Yerly, Ioulia Yerly, and Andrew Youngren for help organizing the event.

We are also grateful to those who donated auction items/services: A Massage by the Sea, AS Tech Professionals, Ray Brogi, De Daanan Folk Herbalism, Doe Bay Wine Company, Dogwood Flower Design, Earthways Nature Education, Friends of the San Juans, Erin Gainey, Beth and Mark Gasser, Girl Meets Dirt, Glenwood Hatchery, Greenstone Excavation LLC, Hogstone’s Wood Oven/AElder, Island Excavating Inc., Dr. Brenda Ivans, Judd Cove Oysters, Kenmore Air, Kiddie Cove, Tera Landman, LEANTO, Local Goods, Magic Island Herbals, Maple Rock Farm, Mike’s Wine Bar, Sarah Murphy, North Cascades Institute, Orcas Island Winery, Orchards Gardens and Irrigation LLC, Outer Island Excursions, Rain Shadow Consulting LLC, Rosario Resort, Salish Sea Sailing, Sea Island Sand & Gravel, The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, Skyline Tree Care, Christa Smith, Maggie Vinson, Bob Waunch, West Beach Resort, Wild Island Restaurant & Juice Bar, Georgette Wong, Deer Harbor Inn, Island Hoppin’ Brewery, Island Market, Orcas Food Co-op, Orcas Village Store, Roses Bakery Café, Tiffany Loney, and Washington Federal.

Finally, we are grateful to all who came to the party and supported our school. On behalf of the exuberant and joyful children who grow and learn in the Orcas Montessori School, we cannot thank you enough.

The Orcas Montessori School Community