Growing Roots Campaign

At Roots Academy, growth is more than what happens in the classroom — it’s about building a sustainable future for our learners, our families, and our community.

The Growing Roots Campaign marks a major milestone: Roots is taking over the entire building we call home and entering into an agreement to purchase it from our current investor. This shift gives us control over future costs and ensures that our growth is rooted in longevity, stability, and independence.

By raising funds to support the necessary building improvements, we can ensure that annual tuition rates are not significantly impacted by our planned growth.

🎯 Phase 1: Building Foundations

Our immediate goal is to raise $100,000 to transform our Middle School learning environment and support Roots’ long-term growth.

Goal 1: Connecting Our Campus

Build an interior stairwell to unite our main level with the administrative offices and Middle School atelier — improving safety, accessibility, and connection.

Goal 2: Transforming the Middle School Atelier

Renovate approximately 1500 sq. ft. to create our Middle School Atelier to include a Knowledge Commons and Atelier— flexible space for creating, reading, reflection, and collaboration.

Goal 3: Equipping for Collaboration

Outfit the atelier with collaborative furniture, bookshelves, carpeting, and fresh finishes to create a dynamic space where learners can think big and work together.

🌟 Why It Matters

This campaign isn’t just about creating beautiful spaces — it’s about building sustainability. By investing in Phase 1, you are:

Securing Roots’ Future – Building ownership gives us long-term control over costs, keeping resources focused on kids, not rising rent.
Inspiring Every Learner – From our youngest explorers to our Middle Schoolers, every child deserves spaces that spark creativity, curiosity, and connection.
Growing with Stability – Your gift helps Roots thrive for decades to come, serving families and strengthening our community for generations.

💛 Your Impact

Every dollar you give builds both the spaces and the sustainability we need.

Foundational Gifts

$100 → A chair in our Community Nook
$250 → A shelf in the Knowledge Commons
$500 →A cozy corner in our Atelier – creating warmth and comfort for learners to gather.

Growing Together

$1,000 → A collaborative table in the Atelier
$2,500 → A whiteboard or flexible workspace element
$5,000 → Lounge seating in the Knowledge Commons

Transformational Gifts

$10,000 → Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves in the Knowledge Commons
$15,000 → Complete finish work in the Atelier
$25,000 → A major building block toward the interior stairwell connection
$50,000 → Fund the entire stairwell project — and leave a lasting legacy of unity and sustainability

🌱 Looking Ahead: Phase 2

Phase 1 is just the beginning. As Roots takes ownership of our building, we are designing for the long-term sustainability and wellbeing of our learners and community.

Phase 2 Vision

We will continue to renovate the upstairs space to house accessible, evidence-based support services that align with our philosophy of education and whole-child care:

Occupational Therapy (OT) rooted in Polyvagal Theory and nervous system regulation
Mindfulness and Therapy services for emotional wellbeing
Speech Therapy to support communication and confidence
Evidence-based Literacy support grounded in research and best practices

Why It Matters

This expansion will:

Allow Roots’ full-time students to engage with highly qualified professionals who deeply understand and believe in our approach.
Make high-quality learning services available to the broader community at an accessible rate.
Strengthen Roots as a place where education, health, and wellbeing come together.

🌳 The Bigger Picture

The Growing Roots Campaign is about more than spaces — it’s about sustainability, longevity, and deep impact. By investing in these phases, you’re helping Roots Academy grow into a thriving hub where children can learn, heal, and flourish in ways that honor both their individuality and our shared community.

Together, we can grow roots that last a lifetime.

Growing Roots 2025-2026

At Roots we believe in educating not just the minds of our students, but also their hearts.

Team Members