Dear Birches Academy Families and Supporters -
Nine years ago, I took a leap of faith and joined ten amazing women to create this ground-breaking school. Not only am I a proud Founder, but both of my children attended The Birches Academy since the day it opened and graduated after eight wonderful years. The growth and wonder my children experienced at The Birches Academy makes me want to ensure that other families also have a choice when educating their children. The Board of Trustees is excited and energized to kick off our capital campaign to raise $250,000 for a down payment for our own building. Our ambitious goal allows The Birches Academy to continue its stellar academic and arts-integrated education to all 225 children that enter our doors. As I took a leap of faith nine years ago, we ask you to take a leap of faith with us in achieving this goal!
Christine Miele, Campaign Chair
WHAT IS THE TREEHOUSE CAMPAIGN?
We have established a capital campaign with a goal to raise $250,000 by no later than November 2020. Accomplishing this means The Birches Academy will secure the necessary down payment for our own building. With the purchase of our own building, we will eliminate the exorbitant lease expense and replace it with an equity-building monthly mortgage. Reducing this cost allows The Birches Academy to focus on using our limited funding to directly improve the education of our students instead of paying a landlord.
WHY are we doing this?
The Birches Academy’s innovative and exhilarating approach to education has made us the successful school we are today. We received glowing reviews from the NH Department of Education on our first five years, and a momentous renewal of our charter in 2017. Of the total 28 charter schools in New Hampshire, the Birches Academy was recognized by the NH Department of Education in 2019 as one of only 6 brick-and-mortar schools that are considered a model for replication and/or expansion.
Looking ahead, we know that in order to not only meet but exceed the needs of our students, The Birches Academy must move to a larger space. Please read more about why we are initiating a capital campaign. Our lease expires in 2022. We need a location that will provide our students with additional room to explore nature and the world outside, our parents with additional space to enjoy music concerts and school plays, and our teachers with larger classrooms to further enhance creative, student-centered learning.
While a building does not necessarily improve education, larger facilities and more robust outdoor space will enhance the student’s educational and social experience and growth. Some improvements could include:
Dedicated space for student work displays will showcase the vast skills of our students
Offering additional space for art equipment will allow students to take part in more advanced pursuits such as pottery or sculpture
Flexible space for a dedicated lunchroom and for students to gather for small group music lessons, band practice, and tutoring
Watch for upcoming local meet & greet events as we kick off this exciting campaign!
READY TO Make a Donation?
Thank you! We offer several ways to give to The Birches Academy. Donate online using your credit or debit card by clicking below:
Mail a check to:
The Birches Academy
Attn: The Treehouse Campaign
419 South Broadway
Salem, NH 03079
Questions about making a donation? Please contact us at treehousecampaign@birchesacademy.org.