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Annual Appeal 2025/26

Dear Families,

We’re thrilled to share an exciting milestone in our Annual Appeal: thanks to your generosity, we have raised $90,000 to date — an incredible 80% increase over this time last year.

We’re also proud to report that we have reached over 75% family participation — a new record for GISNY! We are especially grateful to the many new families who contributed; to those who increased their gifts this year; and to the families who made their first-ever donation. Your support is deeply appreciated and is already making a meaningful difference for our school.

Giving Tuesday in particular was a true celebration of community spirit. We were thrilled by the enthusiastic response to our Class Challenge, and it’s been a joy to see students celebrating with pizza or sushi parties, hot chocolate treats, and extra recess. These moments capture how a shared culture of giving can bring our community together in a meaningful way.

Thank you again for standing with us, supporting our mission, and showing what’s possible when the GISNY community comes together.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Volker Ovelgoenne, Head of School
Ute Zimmermann, Head of Development and Marketing

If you haven’t had a chance to support the Annual Appeal yet, it’s not too late! Every contribution, of any size, has a meaningful impact on our students, teachers, and broader school community. With the momentum we've built, we're confident we can reach 100% participation by the end of the year

 

DONATE NOW

 

 

Giving Tuesday Class Challenge Photos

A young boy in a striped shirt is sitting at a table, eating a meal in a colorful and lively classroom environment filled with educational displays and furnishings.
The image shows a classroom setting with a woman and a young child interacting over a pizza box on a table in the foreground, while the background features various educational materials and displays on the walls.
Three young people are gathered around a table, enjoying a pizza together while looking out the window at the outdoor scenery.
A classroom setting with young students engaged in various activities, supervised by an adult teacher.
Two young boys standing in front of a large window, enjoying slices of pizza on a table in the foreground. The background shows a scenic outdoor view with trees and a clear sky.
A young child sitting in a chair in a classroom setting, with an adult figure standing nearby and other children visible in the background.
A group of students gathered around a table, enjoying a shared meal and engaging in conversation.
A group of people, mostly children, are gathered in what appears to be a classroom or educational setting, engaged in some kind of activity or discussion.
A group of young people gathered around a table, enjoying a shared meal and engaging in conversation in what appears to be a classroom or educational setting.
A classroom setting with students engaged in various activities, including eating and using electronic devices, while a teacher is present in the background.
The image shows a classroom setting with a colorful bulletin board, students working on various tasks, and pizza being served on the desks.
A group of young children sitting around a table, enjoying a meal together in a colorful and engaging classroom environment.
A group of students, some wearing hoodies and sweatshirts, are seated at tables in a classroom setting, with a teacher standing in the background.
Two individuals, a female and a male, are seen working together to unpack a box in what appears to be a classroom or educational setting, with large windows overlooking an outdoor scene in the background.
The image shows a room with stacks of cardboard boxes labeled %22White Plains%22 and %22Dobbs Ferry%22 on a table in the foreground, and a brick wall in the background.
The image shows two young girls, one in a red sweater and the other in a pink sweater, examining the contents of a cardboard box in what appears to be a school hallway or classroom setting, with other students and adults visible in the background.
A young girl with a bright smile is enjoying a slice of pizza at a table in a classroom setting, surrounded by other students and their belongings.
The image shows several young children sitting at a table, each holding a paper plate. The background appears to be a classroom or daycare setting, with various toys and educational materials visible.
Two young boys in hooded sweatshirts are sitting at a table, examining the contents of several plastic food containers in the foreground. The background shows a classroom setting with shelves and other furniture.
A group of young people, some standing and some seated, gathered in a classroom-like setting with bookshelves in the background.
A green oval-shaped plate holds a red and yellow abstract design, set against a wooden background.
A group of young children seated at a table in a bright, sunlit classroom, engaged in various activities and being supervised by an adult.
Two young girls, bundled up in winter clothing, are sitting in the snow in a snowy outdoor setting with evergreen trees in the background.
The image shows a group of people, likely students, gathered in what appears to be a classroom or educational setting, engaged in some kind of activity or discussion.
Two young children, bundled up in warm winter clothing, are standing in a snowy outdoor setting with hedges and a fence visible in the background.
Two young boys playing in the snow, surrounded by a snowy winter landscape with a soccer goal visible in the background.
The image shows two people, a woman and a child, sitting at a table in what appears to be a classroom setting, with various educational materials and decorations visible in the background.

How to Give

Whatever way you choose, each is equally appreciated.