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JMS Supporters Hit the Links for Annual Fund

Joliet Montessori School's sold-out Spring Scramble golf tournament was a fundraiser focused on fun

JMS Board of Trustees members Alyson Wozniak, Rita Gercone and Megan Owens wait for the return of 80 thirsty golfers from their 18-hole round
JMS Board of Trustees members Alyson Wozniak, Rita Gercone and Megan Owens wait for the return of 80 thirsty golfers from their 18-hole round

Joliet Montessori School held its first annual Spring Scramble fundraiser on May 8 at Inwood Golf Course in Joliet. Thanks to a full slate of golfers and a large number of generous sponsors, the Spring Scramble raised more than $11,000 for the JMS Annual Fund.

21 foursomes kicked off the day with a shotgun start and by mid-afternoon, all teams had completed their 18 holes. The day was capped by an outdoor cocktail hour, where a 50/50 raffle, cork pull and silent auction took place as golfers recounted their best (and worst) shots of the day.

JMS thanks their event sponsors

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A strong team of sponsors stepped up to support the event. JMS Head of School Heidi Geiger said, “We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from previous sponsors and a surprising number of new sponsors as well. Every sponsor opportunity was filled, and once again, the generosity of our community came shining through.”

The sponsors included:

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BKD CPAs and Advisors

Cisneros Communications

Blue Ribbon Products

Many of these sponsors also contributed valuable items to the prize baskets in the silent auction, as well as these auction sponsors:

Elder Brewing Co.

JMS has been part of the community for more than 50 years, providing its unique, child-centered Montessori education for area families with children of all ages.

Enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year is now open, and monthly open houses give families a chance to see the Montessori difference for themselves. To attend the next JMS open house, register here.

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