17-18/18-19 Wesley Annual Report

2017-2018 | 2018-2019 Annual

Report

Contents

ANNUAL GIVING:

3............. Letter from Ernest Lee Levroney 5............. Letter from H. John Walter 6............. Our Motto, Our Mission 7............ Strength in Numbers 8............ Volunteers, Making It Happen 9............. Board of Trustees 10.......... Parents’ Association 11.......... Mission: Possible (notes on Annual Giving) 12.......... Special Thanks: Cumulative $100k donors Annual Giving 2017-18 13................. Development Committee 15................. Donors By Level 19.................. Donors By Class 25.................. Donors By Constituency Annual Giving 2018-19 29................. Development Committee 32................. Donors By Level 37.................. Donors By Class 42.................. Donors By Constituency

We Love a Theme!

13 Presentation & Performing Arts 29 Doing & Making

FOOD for THOUGHT

Gala 2018 - Studio 54 45.................. Sponsors and Donors 20th Anniversary Party - “There’s No Place Like Home” 49.................. Sponsors and Donors The Capital Campaign - Then and Now 52........... Impact of Construction 54........... Donor Wall 55........... All Campaign Donors Jog-A-Thon 58........... Service Learning or Why We Jog 59........... 2018 Jog-a-Thon Donors 63........... 2019 Jog-a-Thon Donors 67........... Honors & In Memoriam 68, 69..... Financials 2017-18, 2018-19 or The Pie Charts We Can’t Eat 70........... Ways to Give to Wesley 71, 73..... Matriculation or Where the Heck Did Everyone Go?

14 Mock Trial: The Proof, the Pudding 23 Is Dancing the Kale of Exercise?

28 Does Poetry Jam Go Well with Peanut Butter?

Can we get a

SPOTLIGHT? 30 Curriculum: Project-Based Learning 36 Faculty: Andrew Dinh 41 Hands-on Learning: American Revolution

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CLASS OF 2018 2

Lifers

An Annual Report is in some ways a formality— an obligation to share our financials with the community at large—but as I read through this one, I realized it was so much more. It filled me with a great admiration for all that Wesley has achieved—not just in the two years covered by this report, but also in its twenty years of proud history.

In seeing these accomplishments, I am reminded of how grateful I am for the strong shoulders I am standing on—shoulders of parents, founders, trustees, faculty, and administrators who gave their time and energy to see their school succeed. Those supportive volunteers and dedicated faculty and staff are the foundation of a truly special school—one I have the good fortune to lead as it evolves into a mature version of itself.

Part of that evolution is ensuring that we can keep up as society evolves as well. We, as a school, are constantly in the process of self-reflection about the needs of our children and how to meet them moving forward. The educational landscape is changing and we need to remain flexible to change with it. The donations reflected in this report are what allow for that flexibility. Your gifts do more than just keep the lights on and pay for the laminator (though teachers will tell you how important that last one is.) Your generosity also allows Wesley to pilot new programs that help meet our students’ needs and then grow those pilots into full-fledged sustainable programs that support our students’ growth and development.

Again, I cannot begin to express the depth of my gratitude toward everyone who supports this school. From the bottom of my heart—Thank You. Ernest Lee Levroney III H ead of School

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CLASS OF 2019 4

Lifers

Wesley impresses me so much. The students impress me with their confidence and character, the faculty impresses me with their wonderful blend of knowledge and heart, and the school itself impresses me with how far it has come. When I first started at Wesley nine years ago, it was still a young school—modest but ambitious with big dreams. It had already proven that what it was doing could work and work well and had set its sights on making itself the best it could be.

Now, as I look back from the perspective of having concluded our landmark 20th year, I see so many accomplishments—too many to list here really, but I’ll give some highlights. We expanded to two classes per grade, growing the school so we could provide a Wesley education to more students while maintaining an incredible teacher-student ratio. Because of that growth, we expanded and updated our facilities and built amazing new spaces where the students’ creativity and inquisitiveness could flourish.

Because of the new spaces and opportunities, we were able to expand the curriculum, offering additions like increased electives and a dedicated lower-school science program. Finally, and perhaps most impressively to me, because of all this Wesley has gone from being a hidden gem tucked behind a Starbucks, to one of the most sought-after K-8 schools in the Valley.

None of this would mean anything of course without the part that impresses me the most about Wesley— the kids. Wesley kids are inquisitive. They’re playful. They’re kind. And through it all, they’re confident. More than at any other school I’ve worked, I know a Wesley student will rise to the occasion—any occasion. Part of me thinks that Wesley kids are just naturally this way, cut from whole cloth into fantastic young people, but that would be doing a disservice to all that Wesley does to help them unlock that side of themselves. Thanks to a hands-on approach of doing and making in the classroom, the kids are prepared to face challenges by improvising, experimenting, failing, and persevering. They’re not afraid to try. Thanks to our emphasis on presentation and performing arts, they are prepared to take the stage in front of peers or strangers with a confidence I never would have possessed at their age.

All this is to impress upon you how much Wesley has impressed me. It’s grown considerably—physically and curricularly—in its humble twenty years, and especially in the nine years I’ve been blessed to witness firsthand. I am so proud to have been a part of this growth. I’ll watch Wesley with great interest as it moves boldly forward into its next, inevitably incredible, twenty years and beyond.

H. John Walter III Head of School, 2010-2019 5

Academic Excellence and Character Development within the Circle of Family mission statement

The Wesley School builds confidence and encourages independence through a challenging academic program that stretches each student to reach the highest level of individual achievement within a supportive, nurturing environment. Wesley cultivates in students strong creative, physical, and spiritual foundations to prepare them to be productive and respectful contributors to a global society.

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Strength in Numbers

40

squids dissected in Middle School Science

111

96%+

participation

by current families in Annual Giving for the last five years

36

3 22

sessions

high schools

where Wesley students have been accepted in the last two years

checked out of the Wesley library

spanish holiday cards

enrichment classes over

graphic novels

33 218

students enrolled in

2277

made and sent by middle schoolers to Mexican orphanages through Corazรณn de Vida

150

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poems

recited at the 1st Grade Poetry social justice Jam

picture books made by the Kindergarten class

yards of duct tape

3 1800 36 used in making drumsticks for bucket drumming

doctorates

pb&j sandwiches

made by 2nd Grade every year for the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry

masters

60

alumni/ alumni parents

held by Wesley employees

attended the 20th Birthday Party 7

Volunteer:

from the Latin voluntarius, “of one’s free will.”

That’s not entirely accurate in that we often flatter a parent into submission and then ask if they wouldn’t mind decorating the campus for Halloween, but schools exist on the backs of those willing to lend a hand. From hours spent at Board meetings deciding the future of Wesley and maintaining its present health, to scooping mashed potatoes while serving hot lunch to students, our volunteers are the engine that makes Wesley run. (The Teachers are the transmission, Admin is driving, Facilities is changing the oil, etc.) Volunteerism at the school is critical to our sense of community, and community is what Wesley is all about.

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2017-18 Board of Trustees Gary Kirkpatrick, Chair David Hookom, Vice Chair Tracey Pollack, Secretary Alex Young, Treasurer

John Aquino Scott Ault Brendon Blincoe Nicole DeLeon Lisa Demaine Marcus Grant Noreen Halpern Robert Ivison Patricia Kong Bertha MuĂąoz Craig Rossi Michelle Sacchetto Erin Underhill Paolo Velasco Alain Yotnegparian Myriel Tyree, Church Delegate John Walter, Head of School (non-voting member)

2018-19 Board of Trustees David Hookom, Chair Nicole DeLeon, Vice Chair Scott Ault, Secretary Alex Young, Treasurer

John Aquino Brendon Blincoe Marcus Grant Noreen Halpern Robert Ivison Lisa Katz Gary Kirkpatrick Patricia Kong Bertha MuĂąoz Michelle Sacchetto Mason Thune Erin Underhill Paolo Velasco Alain Yotnegparian Norman Kelsey, Church Delegate John Walter, Head of School (non-voting member) 9

The Wesley School 2017-2018 Parents’ Association

Aimee Schwimmer chair

Emily Rees co-chair Kirsten Nielsen room parent liaison

Gia Trasatti treasurer

Roxanne Berardinelli corresponding secretary

The Wesley School 2018-2019 Parents’ Association Emily Rees chair

Jennica Waldman co-chair Kirsten Nielsen room parent liaison

Gia Trasatti treasurer

Roxanne Berardinelli corresponding secretary

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committee chairs

Blood Drive Rebeccah & Gary Kirkpatrick Community Day Rachel Mottaz, Claudine Yotnegparian Community Service Leah & Chase Mangum

Claudine & Andrew Yotnegparian

Jessica & Sienna Stewart Earth Day Jessica New Event Food Committee Jocelyn Baker Fall Flash Sale Lauren Blincoe, Beth Fulton Family Day Picnic Myrna Coen, Jenny Hollier, Kristen Pratt Food Pantry Monique Schiff, Jessica Stewart Gala Beth Fulton, Jill Whelan Gobbler’s Feast Eric Christensen, Joel Ocampo Gobbler Game Eddie O’Flaherty, Sylvester Stewart Halloween Decorating Dayna Turcotte, Christine O’Flaherty Contest & Parade Jennica Waldman Holiday Boutique Collette Canepa, Tina Hookom Holiday Decorating Beth Fulton, Jill Whelan Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting Jessica & Sylvester Stewart

committee chairs

Blood Drive Community Day Community Service

Earth Day

Event Food Committee Fall Flash Sale Family Day Picnic Food Pantry Generations Day Gobbler’s Feast Gobbler’s Game Halloween Decorating Contest & Parade Holiday Boutique Holiday Boutique Volunteer Coordinator Winter Outdoor Decor Winter Lighting

Singing Santas Jim Pratt Wreath Decorating Dania Guaderrama Hot Lunch Susan Favre Jog-a-thon Juli Cavanaugh, Melanie Elliott Library & Literacy Kristen Lorenz, Mason Thune Middle School Dances Debby & Grady Gonzales (Fall) Claudine Yotnegparian (Winter)

Maureen Ocampo, Leah Mangum (Spring) Party Book Jill Thomas Shop Wesley Kids Claudine Yotnegparian Teacher Appreciation Jamie Koustas, Laura Leighton-Savant,

Terrie Marroquin, Tara Rossi, Claudine Yotnegparian Uniform Recycle Sale Jenny Hollier, Kristen Pratt, Deb Vaughan Wesley Palooza Jessica Stewart school committees

Art CODI PRIDE

Trisha Singletary, Brenna Latham Bertha Muñoz Carol Martson

Rebeccah & Gary Kirkpatrick Rosemary Alcantar Claudine & Andrew Yotnegparian Jessica & Sienna Stewart Monique & Parker Schiff Jessica New, Amber Myers Jocelyn Baker Lauren Blincoe Myrna Coen, Jenny Hollier, Kristen Pratt Monique Schiff, Jessica Stewart Collette Nolte, Laura Ise Greg Baker, Adam Gershon Eddie O’Flaherty, Sylvester Stewart Dayna Turcotte, Christine O’Flaherty Christa Starr Collette Canepa, Tina Hookom

Singing Santas Jim Pratt Wreath Decorating Dania Guaderrama Hot Lunch Michelle Mackenzie Jog-a-thon Juli Cavanaugh, Melanie Elliott Library & Literacy Kristen Lorenz, Mason Thune Middle School Dances Debby & Grady Gonzales (Fall)

Leah Mangum, Jill Whelan (Winter)

Aimee Schwimmer, Laurel Thompson (Spring) Party Book Gemma Baker, Lisa Sweeney Shop Wesley Kids Claudine Yotnegparian Teacher Appreciation Jamie Koustas, Laura Leighton-Savant, Tara Rossi, Claudine Yotnegparian Uniform Recycle Sale Jenny Hollier, Kristen Pratt, Deb Vaughan Wesley Palooza Jessica Stewart Hospitality Committee Daniela Osborn, Susy Vettori, Nan Hakhamimi 20th Birthday Party Kirsten Nielsen, Jill Whelan

Michelle Mackenzie Debra Fleischman, Michelle Downes Sylvester Stewart

school committees

Art Trisha Singletary CODI Bertha Muñoz, Melanie Elliott PRIDE Carol Martson

Annual Giving, otherwise known as The Fund We Cannot Do Without,

is the moniker under which Wesley folds its charitable contributions each year from parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty, staff, friends, and foundations. We found a twenty on Bakman one afternoon last May and threw that into the mix as well.

It all adds up.

Specifically, in the 2017-18 academic year, it added up to an increase in total giving and in total donors. We had 100% participation from faculty, staff, administration, and trustees. Parent support was also at 100% for the second time. Some loose change (and a crayon and two bobby pins) found in between the couch cushions in the teachers’ lounge brought the total to $390,000. In 2018-19, we raised the bar once again to exceed $400,000, our largest overall amount for Annual Giving to date.

Well done, people.

Well done.

And yet, questions abound.

What’s it all about?

Should the Rams have been in the Super Bowl to begin with?

Is it okay to end a sentence in a preposition?

How is that Annual Giving amount spent?

Let’s answer that last one.

The general operation of The Wesley School is mostly funded by tuition but that still leaves a yawning gap between money-in and money-out. In addition to Wesley’s obligation to pay the bills – i.e. teacher salaries, keeping the lights on – are commitments to providing financial aid to a significant portion of our student body and to teaching the children well, beyond math and science, the Middle Ages and Shakespeare, and faculty professional development. There is all of that, of course, but also mindfulness, athletics, a social-emotional curriculum, and classes and programs nurtured or created – Street Art, Coding, Revolutionary War reenactments, project-based learning, to name a few - under the focus of Annual Giving, “Presentation and Performing Arts” and “Doing and Making,” these past two years.

With the generosity of all who participate each year in Annual Giving, Wesley not only maintains a dynamic, collaborative educational program but also reaches further to explore methods about how to do it better, more thoughtfully, more environmentally conscious, and more attuned to the needs of the child, the family, and the larger community.

Annual Giving is critical to making our mission… possible.

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Special Thanks Thank you to the following Wesley supporters who have donated $100,000 and above cumulatively across all campaigns from

1999 to present.

Anonymous (2) California Community Foundation The Kirkpatrick Family Patsy and Will Mackenzie Jennifer and Kevin Plunkett Natacha Rafalski Elvina and Michael Risley James Rosser The Walt Disney Company

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2017-2018

Annual Giving Development Committee 2017-2018 Brendon Blincoe, Chair Members Gemma Baker Adam Gershon Marcus Grant Lisa Katz Leah Mangum Aimee Schwimmer

Presentation & Performing Arts

Wesley faculty and parents alike believe that well-rounded students have the greatest opportunity for success and happiness. Each year our educators and administrators devise new ways to broaden the curriculum. Bolstering that ongoing effort, Annual Giving’s theme for 2017-18 was "Presentation and Performing Arts" with a focus on individuality, imagination, and creativity.

The successful campaign contributed to the Social Hall remodel which (so far) has included refinished bricks, painted ceiling and beams, new fans and light fixtures, new fabric sound-dampening panels, a beautiful proscenium expanding and framing the stage, new speakers, new doors, and additional storage. We also greatly strengthened the electives program, offering more opportunities for Wesley students to express themselves through music, art, and dance.

Including the arts as part of a complete education doesn’t just sound good—it’s backed up by science. A recent study conducted at the University of Toronto followed children who received vocal lessons over a period of 36 weeks. Compared to control groups, the vocal students made “modest but consistent gains across all four indexes of the IQ, including verbal comprehension, perceptual organization, and freedom from distractibility, and processing speed.”

In short, studying music has far-reaching positive implications that go beyond the ability to sing or play an instrument!

By exploring fun and different artistic expressions, our students are balancing left and right brain activity, which can lay the groundwork for becoming innovative thinkers and creative problem solvers. This is why we believe performing arts programs are integral to a comprehensive education, and we’re thrilled that Wesley provides our kids these opportunities.

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”

—Pablo Picasso

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Mock Trial: The Proof,

Each September, the Wesley 8th graders are asked to pick an elective from among many interesting choices. Some, like Mock Trial, run throughout the first and second trimesters of the year. More than a dozen students choose to compete with over fifty Southern California schools in downtown Los Angeles’ Stanley Mosk Courthouse. On trial in a fictional case, they play the parts of attorneys for the defense and prosecution, bailiffs, and witnesses. Suits are donned and kids take on the roles of their adult counterparts, navigating the ins and outs of our legal system, trying to prove their case in ways superior to their opponent.

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The preliminary rounds come after weeks and months of preparation. During class, after school, and even on weekends, students learn proper courtroom terminology and etiquette, write their opening and closing statements, craft their arguments, memorize their lines in the context of the presentation, and then set

The Pudding

about thinking on their feet. Did she just lead the witness? Was that hearsay?

“Objection, Your Honor. Relevance?”

Now, what about that pudding? The original proverb - “The proof of the pudding is in the eating” - means you have to try something first to know what it’s like. At Wesley, students are given myriad options to explore and then discover what interests them. They’re encouraged to take chances and try something new, like making an argument for guilt or innocence. It’s not uncommon for Barbara Anderson, our passionately dedicated Mock Trial instructor, to hear from one of her students a budding curiosity in law and a nascent interest in pursuing it further. Wesley has yet to claim a federal judge or Supreme Court Justice among our alumni but expectations are high.

Wesley Leadership Circle Up to $10,000 and above

Anonymous California Community Foundation Garcia Family Brenna Latham and Paul Koval Beth McCarthy-Miller and Eric Miller The Risley Family The Walt Disney Company

Wesley Champions Up to $5,000

Amgen Sam Donnelly and Alex Banner Lauren and Brendon Blincoe Dianna and Scott Buck Laura and Christopher Camarella Melanie and Thomas Elliott Andrea and Frank Epinger Jennifer and Adam Gershon The Greenberg Family Noreen Halpern and Kevin Murphy Antonette Hilata Tracy and Richard Hirrel David and Tina Hookom

The Kirkpatrick Family The Kolanach Family Jamie and Alexander Koustas Jennifer and Jeffrey Lehman Terrie and Manny Marroquin Kirsten and Michael Nielsen Sarah and William Odenkirk Laura Ise and David Ono Jennifer and Kevin Plunkett Tara Safronoff and Matthew Plunkett Aimee and Steven Schwimmer Erin Ehrlich and Jed Spingarn The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation

Alicia and Tim Griffin Kamron and Nan Hakhamimi Valeria and James Harris Christian Draven Godwin and William Howerdel Morisa Rosenberg and Peter Hwang Lisa and Daniel Katz Clare and Wayne Knight Louisa Santarelli Koplan and David Koplan Libby and Gerrit Lydecker Jr. Gina Girolamo and Kerry Lyne Lyon Daniels Charitable Foundation, a Donor Advised Fund of The U.S. Charitable Gift Trust Leah and Jonathan Mangum James Marsden Annamaria Lengyel and Zsolt Mathe Shannon Mazepink Naomi and Jason Priestley

Monique Ussini and Ed Quigley Emily and Kent Rees Char and David Richardson Tara and Craig Rossi Rossi Family Foundation Daniel and Michelle Sacchetto Yiyang Shi Lisa and Drew Sweeney Amita Shenoy and Ravi Tharani The Turcotte Family Erin and Brett Underhill Andrea and Alan Waldman Warner Bros.

William H. Hannon Foundation Kent and Alexandrea Young Esq.

Wesley Pride Up to $2,500

Anonymous Mary Ann Dickerson and Prem Akkaraju Heeyeon Chang and Joshua Ames Catherine and John Aquino Steven O’Neill and Dennis Ballard Mariellen and Peter Bergman Juli and Morgan Cavanaugh Lucia Ruiz De La Peña and Omar Chaparro Nancy and Mark Daniels Nicole DeLeon and Jason Hoover Sabrina Speer and Robert Doherty Angela Perelli and Christopher Ebbott First United Methodist Church Julie and Jonathan Fisher Mimi and Bob Gazzale J’Vaughn and Marcus Grant Susan Hoefer and Toni Graphia

consecutive years of annual giving

5 years

10 years

20 years

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Wesley Lions

Wesley Friends

Up to $1,500

Susanna Vettori and Steven Abraham Homa Alamdari Michelle Downes and Robin Atkin Downes Ramsey Avery and Scott Ault Jennifer and Stewart Bailey Gemma and Greg Baker Garet and Trey Batchelor The Benedict Family Brittany Berg Rachel and Michael Bernstein Michael Blum Olivia Brown Tania and Michael Cahill Lisa and Daniel Cerone Gia Trasatti and Eric Christensen Erick Delgado Lisa and Kent Demaine Verena and Russell Denove Tina and Rob Dickinson Kristin and Joao Dos Santos Henkie Barron and Matthew Edwards Athena and Theodore Fleming Marisa Frank Beth and David Fulton Jenna and Galen Gering Laura and James Goldman Gonzales Family Jennifer Dominitz and David Grae The Griffiths Family Jenny and Christopher Hollier Tracey Robertson and Robert Humphreys Gillian McCarthy and Robert Ivison Dena and Devin Johnson Kelly and Gary Kirston Christine and Jung Lim Kristen and Glenn Lorenz Jesse Lutz and Guillermo Lozano

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consecutive years of annual giving

5 years

10 years

20 years

Up to $500 The Martini Family Rosemary and David McNutt Tigist Kesete and Bruck Mengistu Bertha Muñoz and Carlos Aguilar Kimberly Newton The Niemanns Angela and Eric Niemeyer Louise and Jonathan Norman Nancy Sampson and Neil Okamoto Allison and Timothy Omundson Daniela and Matt Osborn Peter Phillips and Michael Gardner Gregory Polcsa Kristen and James Pratt Sarah Priestnall Ronnie and Pat Puccinelli Kristin Porter and Mark Robinson Laura Leighton-Savant and Doug Savant Amber and Luke Schaeffer Missy and Kenny Schnurstein Kyle and Neysa Siefert Marla Simon Trisha Singletary Diana and Douglas Spiro Jessica and Sylvester Stewart Jr. Jill and Jack Thomas Laura and David Thompson The Thune Family Lindsey and Richard Thune Sharon Nemec and Jeff Tom Carrie and Paolo Velasco Lisa Carmiris Waks and Todd Waks Jennica and Jared Waldman H. John Walter III and Stephen Phillips Claudine and Alain Yotnegparian Danielle and Josh Zaretsky

Anonymous (5) Anonymous Anonymous George Alcantar Lisa Alexander Michelle Allegra Barbara Anderson Liz Anderson ‘07 Molly Arévalo The Arons Family Mohsen Baharvand Luwalhati and Joseph Baiden Brooke Barefield Jennee Baugham Sahar Mehrzad and Hooman Bayat Dena and John Beck Jodie and Jamie Belz Raf and Roxanne Berardinelli Cecelia Blankense Jill and Oliver Bokelberg Melissa Ripp and Sheldon Brigman Bettina Godi and Richard Buckley Rachael and Andrew Campanella Sandy and Joey Campanella Collette and Michael Canepa Nicole and Joe Castañeda Jr. Laura Cespedes Charles Schwab Cory Chew and Ricardo Chavez Kathleen and Roger Christensen Laura Claus Sharon and Joseph Cocita Myrna and Dan Coen Amy and Marc Cohen Maryn Cook Jean and Ralph Cooper Geena and Scott Cooper Denise Cordero Wanda and Harry Coutee

Wesley Friends Up to $500 (continued)

J. Kevin Curley Anina Denove ‘06 Andrew Dinh Kathryn Dosaj Lindsey and Shane Drasin Jane Dunn Sheryl Eaton Leroy Edwards III Belinda and George Eleftheriades Katja and Matthias Emcke Sarah and Sean Farnham The Favre Family Dyllan Fernandez Debra and David Fleischman Sara Castillo and Jose Emilio Flores David Forest Lori Caden and Warren Friedman Bailee DesRocher and Mike Funt Jessica New and Daniel Fuselier Kenny Alas and Samuel Gallegos Jr. Jaana Gantt Sandi Gardner-Leikas Barbara Goelman Jack Goldsmith Jessica and Robert Gottlieb Ryan Graber Ila Grobe and Mort Gantman The Gruber Family Dania and Roman Guaderrama Paulette Haban Hansen / Katunich Family Elizabeth and Stephen Heneveld Joel Hernandez Joy Herwick The Herwick Family Jermelia and Reginald Holling Robert Hope Georgiann Huff

Laura and Ethan Jensen Vicki and Mark Johnson Charles Kaitz Teri Kennedy Nicole and Wesley Kerr Carlye and Daniel Kesner Sona Kazazian and Gary Kevorkian Maisha Key Sabrina Khan Rebecca Kitt Patricia Kong Peggie and Kenneth Koroncey Susan Gakwavu and Steven Kwizera Julie Lanctot Emily and Michael Laskin Jackie Lay Lori and Yong Lee Beth Leedham Evelyn Lemus Irene and Michael Levin Heidi and Hal Lieberman Helena and James Liu Melissa Lowell Karla and Toby MacCary Mackenzie Family Patsy and Will Mackenzie Patricia Malik Gail and Sam Martin Carol and Dan Martson Mary and Kim McGregor Annabelle McGuire ‘11 Caroline McGuire ‘14 Inga and Michael Mendelsohn The Mercolino Family Christa Starr and Dan Milano The Milito Family Christa Miller Mateusz Mioduchowski Rachel and Phillip Mottaz Mario Munoz Beth Gunn and Alec Myers Amber and Kelsey Myers Laura and David Nash Michele and Kotresha Neelakantappa

JoAnn and Doug Neil Hanna Newman Paula and Ingo Nolte Collette McGuire and Stephen Nolte Clare O’Callaghan The Ocampo Family O’Flaherty Family Rosemary Alcantar and John Oliveros Maleeza and Lanre Orilonise Guadalupe Orozco Gloria and Seth Oster Sue Paradise Samantha Paul ‘14 Nidia and Fredy Perez Susan and Michael Pierce Tracey Pollack Candace and Roger Porter Jeanine Detz and David Porter Tina Pournazarian Diane Pullano Ignacio Quintero Elisabeth Abbott and Ryan Raddatz Julie Radlovic Contessa Redfern Robyn Reynolds Tonya Crooks-Ricci and Andrea Ricci Emily Rich Leiah and Andrew Robbins Hannah Rodner Brittany and Mark Roennigke Chris Roewe ‘06 Carol Rothman Laurie Rowihab Andrew Saltman ‘08 Ronald Saltman Monique and Michael Schiff Dalhia Schuette Marissa and Danny Seeman Sempra Energy Foundation Pamela Shafer-Moser and John Moser Amber and Matthew Sheppo Viola Trebicka and Aldo Shllaku Laurel Silver consecutive years of annual giving

5 years

10 years

20 years

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Wesley Friends Up to $500 (continued)

Jazmyn Simon Clare and Stephen Sims Lee and Danny Siwek Corrie Slay Jenny Soriano Monica Stewart and Rob Starnes The Janklow-Stein Family Vicky and Guy Strickland Beth Eras and David Swift Nanor and George Tenekjian Laurel and Chad Tew Rachel and Chris Thinnes Laurel and David Thompson Samantha and Grant Thompson Karen and Mario Thompson Jr. Kessa Thurman ‘16 Linde Thurman The Trinneer Family Myriel and Jim Tyree Tom Vance Deb and Peter Vaughan Melinda and Mauricio Vazquez Jennifer Lanski and Daniel Wagenaar Janice and Daniel Wallace The Walters Family The Webb Family Wells Fargo Bank

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consecutive years of annual giving

5 years

10 years

20 years

Catherine and Friend Wells Jill Whelan Katie Stone and Robert Wilson Timathea and Lyle Workman Angela Lyu and Erju Xie Cesar Yanez Tania Yanez Hilda and Maurice Yotnegparian May-Lin and Roger Yuen Theda Zaretsky Daniel Serna Ruiz and Jordan Zehner

Class of 2026

Class of 2025

Anonymous Mary Ann Dickerson and Prem Akkaraju Michelle Downes and Robin Atkin Downes Jocelyn Baker Brooke Barefield Sahar and Hooman Bayat Dena and John Beck Tina and Rob Dickinson Kenny Alas and Samuel Gallegos Jr. Jennifer and Adam Gershon Kamron and Nan Hakhamimi Elizabeth and Stephen Heneveld Jenny and Christopher Hollier Khan Family The Kolanach Family Jamie and Alexander Koustas Jackie Lay The Mackenzie Family Shannon Mazepink Christa Starr and Dan Milano Guadalupe Orozco Alana and Gregory Polcsa Elisabeth Abbott and Ryan Raddatz Daniel and Michelle Sacchetto Marissa and Danny Seeman Amber and Matthew Sheppo Viola Trebicka and Aldo Shllaku Karen and Mario Thompson Jr. Carrie and Paolo Velasco Danielle and Josh Zaretsky

Lisa Alexander Heeyeon Chang and Joshua Ames The Arons Family Dianna and Scott Buck Collette and Michael Canepa Nicole and Joe Castaùeda Jr. Cory Chew and Ricardo Chavez Henkie Barron and Matthew Edwards Debra and David Fleischman Garcia Family The Gruber Family Hansen / Katunich Family Lisa and Daniel Katz Teri Kennedy Nicole and Wesley Kerr Jennifer and Jeffrey Lehman Heidi and Hal Lieberman Shannon Mazepink Tigist Kesete and Bruck Mengistu Collette McGuire and Stephen Nolte Louise and Jonathan Norman O’Flaherty Family Laura Ise and David Ono Jeanine Detz and David Porter Laurie Rowihab Missy and Kenny Schnurstein Diana and Douglas Spiro Jessica and Sylvester Stewart Jr. Melinda and Mauricio Vazquez Andrea and Alan Waldman Jennica and Jared Waldman Kent and Alexandrea Young Esq.

Kindergarten

2017-2018

Parent Annual Giving by class

1st Grade

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Class of 2024

Class of 2023

Anonymous Bertha Munoz and Carlos Aguilar Mary Ann Dickerson and Prem Akkaraju Gemma and Greg Baker Sahar Mehrzad and Hooman Bayat Laura and Christopher Camarella Juli and Morgan Cavanaugh Lucia Ruiz De La PeĂąa and Omar Chaparro Maryn Cook Sabrina Speer and Robert Doherty Melanie and Thomas Elliott Sara Castillo and Jose Emilio Flores Jennifer and Adam Gershon Greenberg Family Valeria and James Harris David and Tina Hookom The Kirkpatrick Family Kelly and Gary Kirston Clare and Wayne Knight Jamie and Alexander Koustas Brenna Latham and Paul Koval Susan Gakwavu and Steven Kwizera Mario MuĂąoz Rosemary Alcantar and John Oliveros Daniela and Matt Osborn Peter Phillips and Michael Gardner Kristen and James Pratt Naomi and Jason Priestley Emily and Kent Rees Kristin Porter and Mark Robinson Aimee and Steven Schwimmer Samantha and Grant Thompson The Thune Family

Anonymous (2) Catherine and John Aquino Jocelyn Baker Dena and John Beck Raf and Roxanne Berardinelli Brittany Berg Lauren and Brendon Blincoe Bettina Godi and Richard Buckley Kristin and Joao Dos Santos Herwick Family Antonette Hilata Laura and Ethan Jensen Dena and Devin Johnson The Kirkpatrick Family Christine and Jung Lim The Mackenzie Family Rachel and Phillip Mottaz Kirsten and Michael Nielsen Angela and Eric Niemeyer Nidia and Fredy Perez Daniel and Michelle Sacchetto Monique and Michael Schiff Dalhia Schuette Kyle and Neysa Siefert The Janklow-Stein Family Amita Shenoy and Ravi Tharani Jill and Jack Thomas Erin and Brett Underhill Melinda and Mauricio Vazquez Carrie and Paolo Velasco The Walters Family

2nd Grade

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3rd Grade

Class of 2022

Class of 2021

Anonymous (2) Sam Donnelly and Alex Banner Garet and Trey Batchelor Rachel and Michael Bernstein Laura and Christopher Camarella Cory Chew and Ricardo Chavez Myrna and Dan Coen Sabrina Speer and Robert Doherty Athena and Theodore Fleming Jessica New and Daniel Fuselier Dania and Roman Guaderrama Paulette Haban Noreen Halpern and Kevin Murphy Jenny and Christopher Hollier Gillian McCarthy and Robert Ivison Louisa Santarelli Koplan and David Koplan Susan Gakwavu and Steven Kwizera Annamaria Lengyel and Zsolt Mathe Sarah and William Odenkirk O’Flaherty Family Kristen and James Pratt Monique Ussini and Ed Quigley Char and David Richardson Elvina and Michael Risley The Turcotte Family Deb and Peter Vaughan Cesar Yanez Kent and Alexandrea Young Esq.

Anonymous Bertha Muñoz and Carlos Aguilar Steven O'Neill and Dennis Ballard Jill and Oliver Bokelberg Collette and Michael Canepa Nicole and Joe Castañeda Jr. Amy and Marc Cohen Geena and Scott Cooper Nicole DeLeon and Jason Hoover Sheryl Eaton Angela Perelli and Christopher Ebbott Sarah and Sean Farnham Beth and David Fulton Jaana Gantt Jenna and Galen Gering J'Vaughn and Marcus Grant Antonette Hilata David and Tina Hookom Brenna Latham and Paul Koval Helena and James Liu Kristen and Glenn Lorenz Gloria and Seth Oster Tara Safronoff and Matthew Plunkett Naomi and Jason Priestley Leiah and Andrew Robbins Monique and Michael Schiff Aimee and Steven Schwimmer Monica Stewart and Rob Starnes Laurel and David Thompson Erin and Brett Underhill Jennifer Lanski and Daniel Wagenaar Lisa Carmiris Waks and Todd Waks Tania Yanez

4th Grade

5th Grade

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Class of 2020

Class of 2019

Class of 2018

Anonymous (3) Susanna Vettori and Steven Abraham Homa Alamdari George Alcantar Lucia Ruiz De La PeĂąa and Omar Chaparro Gia Trasatti and Eric Christensen Andrea and Frank Epinger Julie and Jonathan Fisher Susan Hoefer and Toni Graphia Griffiths Family Dania and Roman Guaderrama Jermelia and Reginald Holling Sona Kazazian and Gary Kevorkian Rebecca Kitt Louisa Santarelli Koplan and David Koplan Libby and Gerrit Lydecker Jr. Leah and Jonathan Mangum James Marsden Martini Family Kimberly Newton Kirsten and Michael Nielsen Louise and Jonathan Norman Ocampo Family Tara Safronoff and Matthew Plunkett Jennifer and Kevin Plunkett Tara and Craig Rossi Jessica and Sylvester Stewart Jr. Lisa and Drew Sweeney Karen and Mario Thompson Jr. Trinneer Family The Turcotte Family Melinda and Mauricio Vazquez Carrie and Paolo Velasco Jill Whelan Katie Stone and Robert Wilson

Anonymous (2) The Arons Family Luwalhati and Joseph Baiden Jennifer and Stewart Bailey Amy and Marc Cohen Wanda and Harry Coutee Lisa and Kent Demaine Sarah and Sean Farnham Marisa Frank Lori Caden and Warren Friedman Kenny Alas and Samuel Gallegos Jr. Mimi and Bob Gazzale Laura and James Goldman Gonzales Family Jennifer Dominitz and David Grae Tracey Robertson and Robert Humphreys Morisa Rosenberg and Peter Hwang Gillian McCarthy and Robert Ivison Vicki and Mark Johnson Gina Girolamo and Kerry Lyne Mercolino Family Beth and Eric Miller Nancy Sampson and Neil Okamoto Susan and Michael Pierce Julie Radlovic Emily and Kent Rees Laura Leighton-Savant and Doug Savant Amber and Luke Schaeffer Clare and Stephen Sims Beth Eras and David Swift Nanor and George Tenekjian Karen and Mario Thompson Jr. Laurel and David Thompson Webb Family Angela Lyu and Erju Xie Claudine and Alain Yotnegparian

Homa Alamdari Luwalhati and Joseph Baiden Benedict Family Michael Blum Melissa Ripp and Sheldon Brigman Jean and Ralph Cooper Denise Cordero Angela Perelli and Christopher Ebbott Katja and Matthias Emcke Andrea and Frank Epinger The Favre Family Alicia and Tim Griffin Joel Hernandez Christian Draven Godwin and William Howerdel Lori and Yong Lee Beth Leedham Jie Li Jesse Lutz and Guillermo Lozano Leah and Jonathan Mangum Terrie and Manny Marroquin The Niemanns Louise and Jonathan Norman Allison and Timothy Omundson Susan and Michael Pierce Tracey Pollack Sarah Priestnall Robyn Reynolds Tonya Crooks-Ricci and Andrea Ricci Tara and Craig Rossi Jazmyn Simon Erin Ehrlich and Jed Spingarn Laura and David Thompson Sharon Nemec and Jeff Tom Catherine and Friend Wells

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7th Grade

8th Grade

Is Dancing the Kale of Exercise?

The New York Times, April 2019: “Dancing increases cognitive acuity at all ages.

It integrates several brain functions at once — kinesthetic, rational, musical, and emotional — further increasing your neural connectivity,” said Richard Powers, a social and historical dance instructor at Stanford University.

Well then. Like sunscreen, or kale, or Annual Giving, dancing has immediate benefits but also long term ones.

What students learn today—a jazz routine, the joy of synchronicity—they’re likely to remember viscerally tomorrow and ten years from now, perhaps not specifically the instruction but how it made them feel. Like much of a solid, forward-thinking curriculum, Wesley children are given tools to help them focus, build confidence, relieve stress, problem solve, and yes, keep their balance as they get older, physically and mentally.

Our estimable Andrew Dinh, with generous support from Annual Giving’s focus on Presentation and Performing Arts, took on the task of revamping the electives program from 2017 and created an electives “wheel,” giving students the opportunity to try a “spin” on their interests and maybe land in—among several creative options—his Modern Dance class, learning the difference between a ball change and a pivot step, and how to move gracefully without running into a friend on the left. This new electives wheel was unveiled in the Fall of 2018. It culminated in a capstone performance, alongside David Forest’s impressive Vocal Music class, demonstrating that every “type” of student is capable of enriching and enjoying themselves—cognitively, kinetically, and fervidly—through the arts. (See more on Mr. Dinh’s work on electives at Wesley in his Faculty Spotlight, p.34) Generous support of Annual Giving allows Wesley to try out new steps toward enhancing education for all our students, offering flexibility for teachers and, occasionally, a delicious kale smoothie from Chef Devin.

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Alumni

Alumni Parents

Liz Anderson '07 Rachael and Andrew Campanella Sandy and Joey Campanella Anina Denove '06 Annabelle McGuire '11 Caroline McGuire '14 Samantha Paul '14 Chris Roewe '06 Andrew Saltman '08 Kessa Thurman '16

Barbara Anderson The Arons Family Ramsey Avery and Scott Ault Mohsen Baharvand Jennifer and Stewart Bailey Mariellen and Peter Bergman Tania and Michael Cahill Sandy and Joey Campanella Lisa and Daniel Cerone Lucia Ruiz De La PeĂąa and Omar Chaparro Myrna and Dan Coen Geena and Scott Cooper Denise Cordero Wanda and Harry Coutee Nancy and Mark Daniels Verena and Russell Denove Kathryn Dosaj Sheryl Eaton Katja and Matthias Emcke Marisa Frank Beth and David Fulton Kenny Alas and Samuel Gallegos Jr. Mimi and Bob Gazzale Jenna and Galen Gering Laura and James Goldman Jessica and Robert Gottlieb Jason Grutter Paulette Haban Christian Draven Godwin and William Howerdel Tracey Robertson and Robert Humphreys Laura and Ethan Jensen Rebecca Kitt Emily and Michael Laskin Irene and Michael Levin Helena and James Liu

Board Members Catherine and John Aquino Ramsey Avery and Scott Ault Lauren and Brendon Blincoe Nicole DeLeon and Jason Hoover Lisa and Kent Demaine J’Vaughn and Marcus Grant Noreen Halpern and Kevin Murphy David and Tina Hookom Gillian McCarthy and Robert Ivison The Kirkpatrick Family Patricia Kong Bertha Munoz and Carlos Aguilar Tracey Pollack Tara and Craig Rossi Daniel and Michelle Sacchetto Myriel and Jim Tyree Erin and Brett Underhill Carrie and Paolo Velasco Claudine and Alain Yotnegparian Kent and Alexandrea Young Esq.

Karla and Toby MacCary Patsy and Will Mackenzie Terrie and Manny Marroquin The Martini Family Inga and Michael Mendelsohn The Milito Family Beth Gunn and Alec Myers Amber and Kelsey Myers Laura and David Nash JoAnn and Doug Neil The Niemanns Allison and Timothy Omundson Maleeza and Lanre Orilonise Sue Paradise Nidia and Fredy Perez Jennifer and Kevin Plunkett Tracey Pollack Julie Radlovic Leiah and Andrew Robbins Ronald Saltman Laura Leighton-Savant and Doug Savant Pamela Shafer-Moser and John Moser Clare and Stephen Sims Vicky and Guy Strickland Nanor and George Tenekjian Laurel and Chad Tew Laura and David Thompson Linde Thurman Sharon Nemec and Jeff Tom Deb and Peter Vaughan Janice and Daniel Wallace The Webb Family Timathea and Lyle Workman Claudine and Alain Yotnegparian May-Lin and Roger Yuen

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Companies, Foundations, and Organizations Amgen California Community Foundation The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation Charles Schwab First United Methodist Church Lyon Daniels Charitable Foundation, a Donor Advised Fund of The U.S. Charitable Gift Trust Rossi Family Foundation Sempra Energy Foundation The Walt Disney Company Warner Bros.

Wells Fargo Bank William H. Hannon Foundation

Past Board Members Mariellen and Peter Bergman Tania and Michael Cahill Amy and Marc Cohen Verena and Russell Denove Emily and Michael Laskin Laura and David Nash JoAnn and Doug Neil Joel Ocampo Jennifer and Kevin Plunkett

Friends of Wesley Cecelia Blankense Brittany and Mark Roennigke Myriel and Jim Tyree

Relatives Sabrina Khan Yiyang Shi 26

Founders and Founding Families Barbara Anderson Liz Anderson '07 Mariellen and Peter Bergman Tania and Michael Cahill Anina Denove '06 Verena and Russell Denove Patsy and Will Mackenzie Christa Miller Vicky and Guy Strickland Laurel and Chad Tew Janice and Daniel Wallace

Grandparents Kathleen and Roger Christensen J. Kevin Curley Jane Dunn Sandi Gardner-Leikas Jack Goldsmith Ila Grobe and Mort Gantman Janice and Robert Herwick Tracy and Richard Hirrel Peggie and Kenneth Koroncey Patsy and Will Mackenzie Patricia Malik Gail and Sam Martin Rosemary and David McNutt Christa Miller Michele and Kotresha Neelakantappa Paula and Ingo Nolte Candace and Roger Porter Emily Rich Lindsey and Richard Thune Hilda and Maurice Yotnegparian Theda Zaretsky

Faculty, Staff, and Administration Michelle Allegra Barbara Anderson Liz Anderson '07 Molly ArĂŠvalo Mohsen Baharvand Jennee Baugham Jodie and Jamie Belz Olivia Brown Rachael and Andrew Campanella Sandy and Joey Campanella Laura Cespedes Laura Claus Sharon and Joseph Cocita Erick Delgado Anina Denove '06 Verena and Russell Denove Andrew Dinh Lindsey and Shane Drasin Leroy Edwards III Belinda and George Eleftheriades Dyllan Fernandez David Forest Bailee DesRocher and Mike Funt Barbara Goelman Ryan Graber Elizabeth and Stephen Heneveld Joel Hernandez Robert Hope Georgiann Huff Charles Kaitz Carlye and Daniel Kesner Maisha Key Julie Lanctot

Evelyn Lemus Melissa Lowell Carol and Dan Martson Mary and Kim McGregor Mateusz Mioduchowski Rachel and Phillip Mottaz Amber and Kelsey Myers Hanna Newman Clare O'Callaghan Sue Paradise Tina Pournazarian Ronnie and Pat Puccinelli Diane Pullano Ignacio Quintero Contessa Redfern Hannah Rodner Carol Rothman Pamela Shafer-Moser and John Moser Laurel Silver Marla Simon Trisha Singletary Lee and Danny Siwek Corrie Slay Jenny Soriano Rachel and Chris Thinnes Tom Vance Melinda and Mauricio Vazquez H. John Walter III and Stephen Phillips Daniel Serna Ruiz and Jordan Zehner

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Does Poetry Jam go with Peanut Butter?

That depends. Do you like smooth or chunky? Crust on or off ? You might even be allergic—to peanut butter, that is—but hopefully not jam, and certainly not poetry, and definitely not when 1st graders are donning berets at the “Wesley Café” to share original works or classic verses they’ve come to enjoy.

It all starts in September with the poetry unit, part of The Teachers College Reading and Writing Project at Columbia University that Wesley faculty attends as part of their professional development.

Students begin reading, then reciting, and eventually writing their own odes to love or nature or mom/dad/the dog. The teachers’ objective in all of it is appreciation and presentation. First, through the discovery of a jumble of words meant to convey an idea in a non-traditional way, children begin to learn the difference between poetry and prose and the many creative methods that can be used as a form of expression.

Next, as line after line is read and then gradually memorized, 1st graders begin to understand how words fit together naturally or, when they don’t, the effect that has on the poem as a whole. Sitting under the “Poetree” (inspired by Shel Silverstein) in the classroom, students are encouraged to “branch” out and identify the different types of poems they learn about month by month, from the diamond-shaped diamante in the fall, through haikus, couplets, and quatrains in the winter, culminating in free verse before spring is complete.

Finally, in an undisclosed location (think speakeasy), candles are lit, the mic is set up, snacks are laid out, and one by one, six- and seven-year olds step up to offer their friends poetry. In appreciation, fingers are snapped. There’s no “slam”; it’s not a competition. It’s a jam, a celebration, perhaps not made for buttered toast, but incredibly delicious just the same.

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Annual Giving Development Committee 2018-2019 Brendon Blincoe, Chair Members Melanie Elliott Beth Fulton Adam Gershon Lisa Katz Alex Koustas Leah Mangum Amber Schaeffer Aimee Schwimmer Jennica Waldman

Doing & Making Do you remember the “hands-on” classes of your school experience?

Woodshop? Auto Shop? Home Ec.? A chance to develop skills and exercise creativity through making?

Those “hands-on” classes, like Shop and Home Ec., almost disappeared, and for some time there was a dearth of these practical learning opportunities at schools across the country. However, as educational philosophy has evolved, it is evident that hands-on, project-based education facilitates optimal learning for students of all ages. The timeless “maker” skills and competencies developed in your school years become increasingly pertinent today while adapting to meet the demands of a modern world.

For the 2018-2019 school year, the theme of the Annual Giving Campaign was Doing and Making.

We used it to showcase many of the ways that at The Wesley School we have integrated this hands-on approach into all aspects of our program and are proud and grateful to provide a diverse, engaging, and stimulating educational experience. We’ve modernized this experience from the hands-on classes we might remember about our school days.

Wesley students have a range of creative learning and “making” opportunities related to the arts and technology.

Annual Giving offsets the cost of providing the essential materials for this active learning. Some of the materials remain the same as ever: wood, tools, paint, etc.; then there are the expensive, cutting-edge technological tools, such as 3D printers, robotics kits, a laser cutter, and computer software. We are also committed to developing dedicated “maker spaces” for our students to explore their maker skills and creativity.

Funds from Annual Giving cover all of the ways that Wesley goes above and beyond for its students including providing the most effective and appropriate tools for our budding engineers, creative directors, and future change makers.

“Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity of imagination.”

– John Dewey

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Faculty Spotlight:

Project-Based Learning Annual Giving directly supports Wesley’s professional development budget which, among many such conferences, made it possible in June of 2019 for 3rd grade leads Elizabeth Heneveld and Laura Cespedes, and associate teachers Kevin Greene (2nd) and Sarah Simon (4th), to attend PBLWorks, a workshop on Project Based Learning (PBL).

The PBLWorks conference dovetailed perfectly with the 2018-19 Annual Giving theme of “Doing and Making,” providing concrete steps Wesley educators could take starting with the very next school year to strengthen and deepen learning through hands-on projects and collaboration.

Project Based Learning begins with a “driving question.” Students then decide how they’d like to explore that question and set out looking for ways to gather information beyond what’s been provided by their teachers. This might include heading to the library, conducting research online, or interviewing an expert.

PBLWorks challenged attendees to consider new ways to emphasize hands-on exploration, collaboration, development of real life skills, and connection to the world outside the classroom. The idea of “sustained inquiry”— returning to a concept, critiquing first drafts, and asking new and deeper questions—is another key aspect of PBL. The 3rd grade team was so inspired, they immediately began planning a 6-8 week unit to experiment with the techniques they learned. Their project will span across curricula including informational writing, non-fiction reading, and social studies mapping. In addition, they are considering incorporating flexible seating arrangements to facilitate students working together in cooperative groups.

The PBLWorks conference illuminated a way to teach which allows students to be in charge of their learning, giving them the freedom to research, explore, and synthesize new information, and take true ownership of it.

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I would like to continue to I would like to attend additional social thinking seminars to I would like to attend a attend the NCTE help strengthen my vocabularyand language when Responsive Classroom (National Council of coaching students through teachable moments. conference.I feel inspired by Teachers of English) our Wesley school culture conference as well as Thank you, Wesley, for allowing me of PRIDE and our Wesley Reimagining Education to better my practice and passion mission statement, to learn, (Teaching and Learning in for working with young kids. practice and teach as much as Racially Diverse Schools).

I can about social-emotional I want to make sure my Lee Siwek skills and mindfulness. I curriculum is committed Director of Student Services would love to see a common to addressing issues of I believe curriculum/language school race, gender, ethnicity, and that working wide that supports everyone’s socioeconomic conditions together as a growth as social thinkers. in America. community and sharing from each other's PDs Melinda Vazquez George Eleftheriades and experiences is a valuable 1st Grade Lead Teacher 7th and 8th Grade English Teacher way for us all to support each other. I would like to attend conferences and professional development related to diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice, making I'd love to go to the Reading Institute and find ways for students to We feel the study of grammar more deepen their understanding of literature at a 3rd grade level. accessible to students, so fortunate helping students deal with Elizabeth Heneveld to be a part of a anxiety, helping middle 3rd Grade Lead Teacher community that school students develop encourages professional stronger critical thinkgrowth and gives teachers ing and analysis skills, and the opportunity to attend facilitating project-based learning. conferences. PBL was an Mindful Schools amazing experience. We were able to Laura Claus Responsive Classroom collaborate with each other as a team as 6th Grade English Project Based Learning and History Teacher well as with other educators from around Creative Technologies Bootcamp the world. We learned so much and can't wait to Teachers College Reading and Writing Institutes apply it to our classrooms! Thank you!

Inclusive Classroom Practices 31 Elizabeth Heneveld, 3rd Grade Lead Teacher

Sample of PDs attended recently by Wesley:

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Wesley Leadership Circle Up to $10,000 and above

Anonymous California Community Foundation Garcia Family Brenna Latham and Paul Koval Jennifer Mercer and Andrew Van Meter Andrea and Alan Waldman The Walt Disney Company

Wesley Champions Up to $5,000

Heeyeon Chang and Joshua Ames Amgen Apple, Inc. Sam Donnelly and Alex Banner Lauren and Brendon Blincoe Diane Coates and Greg D'Angelo Nancy and Mark Daniels Melanie and Thomas Elliott Jennifer and Adam Gershon Jo Greenberg Alannah and Jeremy Hall-Smith Noreen Halpern and Kevin Murphy Valeria and James Harris David and Tina Hookom Lisa and Daniel Katz The Kolanach Family Lands' End Lyon Daniels Charitable Foundation, a Donor Advised Fund of The U.S. Charitable Gift Trust

Patsy and Will Mackenzie Angela and Eric Niemeyer Tara Safronoff and Matthew Plunkett Jenine Leigh-Pollard and Donald Pollard Jr. Emily and Kent Rees Elizabeth Bogush and Lukas Reiter Tara and Craig Rossi Daniel and Michelle Sacchetto Aimee and Steven Schwimmer Diana and Douglas Spiro Jenna Bans and Justin Spitzer The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation Erin and Brett Underhill Carrie and Paolo Velasco Jennica and Jared Waldman Warner Bros.

Kent and Alexandrea Young Esq.

J'Vaughn and Marcus Grant Susan Hoefer and Toni Graphia Jenny and Christopher Hollier Tracey Robertson and Robert Humphreys Kelly and Gary Kirston Clare and Wayne Knight Jamie and Alexander Koustas Urvashi Block-Larson and Scott Larson Christine and Jung Lim Leah and Jonathan Mangum Erica Oyama and Ken Marino Shannon Mazepink Beth and Eric Miller Anna Fudacz and Steven Montgomery Alexis and Sebastian Morton Laura Ise and David Ono

Alana and Gregory Polcsa Kristen and James Pratt Naomi and Jason Priestley Jessica and Justin Rhoades Elvina and Michael Risley Corie and Stuart Rogers Rossi Family Foundation Nicole Saltzman-Carrasco and Erin Saltzman Monique and Michael Schiff Abigail and Conrad Sison Esq. Nanor and George Tenekjian Jill and Jack Thomas The Turcotte Family Wells Fargo Bank Claudine and Alain Yotnegparian

Wesley Pride Up to $2,500

Catherine and John Aquino Gemma and Greg Baker Belkin International, Inc. Mariellen and Peter Bergman Juli and Morgan Cavanaugh Nicole DeLeon and Jason Hoover Amy and Josh DiBianca Sabrina Speer and Robert Doherty Natalia and Scott Ewalt First United Methodist Church Julie and Jonathan Fisher Lorene and Jason Fotter

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Wesley Lions Up to $1,500

Susanna Vettori and Steven Abraham Mary Ann Dickerson and Prem Akkaraju Michelle Downes and Robin Atkin Downes Ramsey Avery and Scott Ault Jennifer and Stewart Bailey Raf and Roxanne Berardinelli Rachel and Michael Bernstein Ayodele Carroo Gia Trasatti and Eric Christensen Cisco Systems, Inc. Amy and Marc Cohen Erick Delgado Lisa and Kent Demaine Verena and Russell Denove Tomiko and Pierre Derbier Tina and Rob Dickinson Kristin and Joao Dos Santos Henkie Barron and Matthew Edwards Debra and David Fleischman Athena and Theodore Fleming Marisa Frank Beth and David Fulton Mimi and Bob Gazzale Jenna and Galen Gering Gonzales Family

Jennifer Dominitz and David Grae Marla Saltzman and Forest Guider Kamron and Nan Hakhamimi Lisa and Nathan Handlon Hansen / Katunich Family Morisa Rosenberg and Peter Hwang Emily and Matthew Ingles Janklow Foundation Janklow/Stein Family Dena and Devin Johnson The Kirkpatrick Family Louisa Santarelli Koplan and David Koplan Jackie Lay Jennifer and Jeffrey Lehman Kristen and Glenn Lorenz Annamaria Lengyel and Zsolt Mathe Rosemary and David McNutt Steve Artiga and Huey Merchant Mercolino Family Mimi and Michael Narducci Netflix Kimberly Newton Louise and Jonathan Norman Sarah and William Odenkirk Nancy Sampson and Neil Okamoto Daniela and Matt Osborn Gloria and Seth Oster Peter Phillips and Michael Gardner Shayla and Gregory Plummer Jennifer and Kevin Plunkett

Jeanine Detz and David Porter Sara Rue and Kevin Price Ronnie and Pat Puccinelli Char and David Richardson Kristin Porter and Mark Robinson Laura Leighton-Savant and Doug Savant Amber and Luke Schaeffer Marissa and Danny Seeman Kyle and Neysa Siefert Marla Simon Trisha Singletary Christa Starr and Dan Milano Jessica and Sylvester Stewart Jr. Larry Sullivan and David Monahan Lisa and Drew Sweeney Beth Eras and David Swift Amita Shenoy and Ravi Tharani The Wonderful Company Samantha and Grant Thompson The Thune Family Lindsey and Richard Thune April and Diego Uchitel Union Bank Lisa Carmiris Waks and Todd Waks H. John Walter III and Stephen Phillips The Webb Family Angela Lyu and Erju Xie Danielle and Josh Zaretsky

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Wesley Friends Up to $500

Anonymous (5) Anonymous Anonymous Homa Alamdari George Alcantar Michelle Allegra Traci Allen Barbara Anderson Liz Anderson '07 Molly Arévalo Ivonne Arias The Arons Family Mohsen Baharvand Luwalhati and Joseph Baiden Jocelyn Baker Brooke Barefield Lara and Jean-Julien Baronnet LeLoni Bass Garet and Trey Batchelor Jennee Baugham Sahar Mehrzad and Hooman Bayat Dena and John Beck Jodie and Jamie Belz Brittany Berg Jill Bogdanowicz Kristen Brown Olivia Brown Dianna and Scott Buck Bettina Godi and Richard Buckley Rachael and Andrew Campanella Sandy and Joey Campanella Collette and Michael Canepa David Castagnetti Nicole and Joe Castañeda Jr. Laura Cespedes Lucia Ruiz De La Peña and Omar Chaparro

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Cory Chew and Ricardo Chavez Kathleen and Roger Christensen Laura Claus Clorox Sharon and Joseph Cocita Myrna and Dan Coen Maryn Cook Geena and Scott Cooper Wanda and Harry Coutee Holly Daniels and David Kneip Courtney Delaney Anina Denove '06 Andrew Dinh Lindsey and Shane Drasin Sheryl Eaton Angela Perelli and Christopher Ebbott Teresa Burke and Bruce Ehrlich Belinda and George Eleftheriades Andrea and Frank Epinger Freddy Escamilla Sarah and Sean Farnham Dyllan Fernandez David Forest Myra and Dwayne Foster Lori Caden and Warren Friedman Jessica New and Daniel Fuselier Kenny Alas and Samuel Gallegos Jr. Jaana Gantt Barbara Goelman Laura and James Goldman Google Inc Jeannie Hayden and Gary Greenberg Kevin Greene Jenny and David Groom The Gruber Family Roman and Dania Guaderrama Afomia Hailemeskel Elizabeth and Stephen Heneveld Steve Heneveld Joel Hernandez Nestor Hernandez

The Herwick Family Susan and Hudson Hickman Jermelia and Reginald Holling Georgiann Huff Gillian McCarthy and Robert Ivison Laura and Ethan Jensen Vicki and Mark Johnson JPMorgan Chase Charles Kaitz Greg and Alice Kappy Patty and Norman Kelsey Teri Kennedy Nicole and Wesley Kerr Carlye and Daniel Kesner Samina Khan Rebecca Kitt Patricia Kong Peggie and Kenneth Koroncey Susan Gakwavu and Steven Kwizera Julie Lanctot Matthew Lange Elizabeth and Charles Lanski Heidi and Hal Lieberman Jeanne-Marie and Christopher Lindsay Melissa Lowell Libby and Gerrit Lydecker Jr. Julia MacCary '15 Mackenzie Family Kim Martini Carol and Dan Martson McCracken Hagen Family Mary and Kim McGregor Annabelle McGuire '11 Victoria and Gabriel Mena Tigist Kesete and Bruck Mengistu Courteney Merritt Christa Miller Mateusz Mioduchowski Jean and Harry Monahan Rachel and Phillip Mottaz Bertha Muñoz and Carlos Aguilar

Wesley Friends Up to $500 (continued)

Mario MuĂąoz Amber and Kelsey Myers Mary and Carmine Narducci Michele and Kotresha Neelakantappa JoAnn and Doug Neil Hanna Newman Kirsten and Michael Nielsen Collette McGuire and Stephen Nolte Clare O'Callaghan Maureen Ocampo O'Flaherty Family Rosemary Alcantar and John Oliveros Guadalupe Orozco Ivette Orozco and Max Avalos Sue Paradise Nidia and Fredy Perez Susan and Michael Pierce Diane Pullano Ignacio Quintero Elisabeth Abbott and Ryan Raddatz Julie Radlovic Sunny Ramos Emily Rich Leiah and Andrew Robbins Hannah Rodner Carol Rothman Laurie Rowihab Carol Saltzman Connie and Donald Santarelli Missy and Kenny Schnurstein Lucy Schouweiler '11 Dalhia Schuette Select Equity Group Foundation

Sempra Energy Foundation Pamela Shafer-Moser and John Moser Katharine and Paul Shapiro Amber and Matthew Sheppo Jennifer Silver Laurel Silver Susan Silver Sarah Simon Clare and Stephen Sims Lee and Danny Siwek Corrie Slay Jenny Soriano Laurel and Chad Tew Rachel and Chris Thinnes Laurel and David Thompson Karen and Mario Thompson Jr. Ariana Trinneer Myriel and Jim Tyree Monique Ussini and Ed Quigley Madeline Vallejo JoAnn and Stephen Van Meter Deb and Peter Vaughan Melinda and Mauricio Vazquez Jaime Velasco Jennifer Lanski and Daniel Wagenaar Janice and Daniel Wallace The Walters Family Katie Stone and Robert Wilson Tania Yanez Joseph Yip '00 Daniel Serna Ruiz and Jordan Zehner

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Last year was Andrew Dinh’s first as Middle School Electives Coordinator—a new position created in part to share with Wesley students a love of performance. The new position allows Mr. Dinh to help kids explore their creative passions and give them a platform to express themselves.

Mr. Dinh started his Wesley career as a substitute. After becoming a full-time associate teacher, the 4th grade teachers allowed him to integrate dance into the curriculum. They produced choreographed videos and performed for the school. It was a huge hit and 4th grade quickly became known as “the grade that dances.” Mr. Dinh then added the first official dance program to the electives curriculum—a class called Dance, Production, and Publication.

“As a kid I was always in my room copying dance from music videos. I didn’t have a platform to explore what I loved on a stage until I reached high school.

Looking back, I always wish that I could have started sooner.”

Faculty Spotlight:

Andrew Dinh

Mr. Dinh hit the ground running in his first year as Electives Coordinator by organizing the 1st Trimester Electives Showcase, which provided a stage for any student who wanted to perform. He screened a highlight video from each class along with short films the kids made in his Production class. Next came the Music and Dance showcase featuring all of Mr. Dinh’s dance students as well as David Forest’s music students.

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Mr. Dinh is excited to find new ways to help Wesley students explore their creative and artistic sides and build their confidence in presentation and performance in the 2019-20 school year.

He’s joined in that pursuit by music teachers David Forest and Mary McGregor, 7th Grade Public Speaking & Legal Systems Teacher/8th Grade Mock Trial Teacher Barb Anderson, 7th Grade Drama Teacher Pam Moser, and Art Teacher Trisha Singletary. “The arts team at Wesley is so dynamic,” explains Dinh. “David, Mary, Barb, Pam, Trisha, and I can’t wait to see what the kids want to explore this year!”

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Parent Annual Giving by class

Kindergarten

1st Grade

Ayodele Carroo David Castagnetti Juli and Morgan Cavanaugh Belinda and George Eleftheriades Jenny and David Groom Marla Saltzman and Forest Guider Valeria and James Harris Emily and Matthew Ingles Urvashi Block-Larson and Scott Larson Jeanne-Marie and Christopher Lindsay Kristen and Glenn Lorenz Victoria and Gabriel Mena Anna Fudacz and Steven Montgomery Alexis and Sebastian Morton Mimi and Michael Narducci Angela and Eric Niemeyer Daniela and Matt Osborn Shayla and Gregory Plummer Jenine Leigh-Pollard and Donald Pollard Jr. Sara Rue and Kevin Price Sunny Ramos Elizabeth Bogush and Lukas Reiter Kristin Porter and Mark Robinson Nicole Saltzman-Carrasco and Erin Saltzman Katharine and Paul Shapiro Jenna Bans and Justin Spitzer Larry Sullivan and David Monahan Samantha and Grant Thompson Jennifer Mercer and Andrew Van Meter Andrea and Alan Waldman Jennica and Jared Waldman

Anonymous Mary Ann Dickerson and Prem Akkaraju Jocelyn Baker Brooke Barefield Sahar Mehrzad and Hooman Bayat Dena and John Beck Tomiko and Pierre Derbier Tina and Rob Dickinson Michelle Downes and Robin Atkin Downes Kenny Alas and Samuel Gallegos Jr. Jennifer and Adam Gershon Kamron and Nan Hakhamimi Elizabeth and Stephen Heneveld Jenny and Christopher Hollier Samina Khan The Kolanach Family Jamie and Alexander Koustas Jackie Lay The Mackenzie Family Shannon Mazepink Christa Starr and Dan Milano Guadalupe Orozco Ivette Orozco and Max Avalos Alana and Gregory Polcsa Elisabeth Abbott and Ryan Raddatz Jessica and Justin Rhoades Daniel and Michelle Sacchetto Marissa and Danny Seeman Amber and Matthew Sheppo Abigail and Conrad Sison Esq. Karen and Mario Thompson Jr. Carrie and Paolo Velasco Danielle and Josh Zaretsky

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Class of 2025

Class of 2024

Anonymous Heeyeon Chang and Joshua Ames The Arons Family Dianna and Scott Buck Collette and Michael Canepa Joe and Nicole Casta単eda Cory Chew and Ricardo Chavez Henkie Barron and Matthew Edwards Sarah and Sean Farnham Debra and David Fleischman Garcia Family The Gruber Family Hansen / Katunich Family Lisa and Daniel Katz Teri Kennedy Nicole and Wesley Kerr Jennifer and Jeffrey Lehman Heidi and Hal Lieberman Shannon Mazepink Tigist Kesete and Bruck Mengistu Collette McGuire and Stephen Nolte Louise and Jonathan Norman O'Flaherty Family Laura Ise and David Ono Jeanine Detz and David Porter Laurie Rowihab Missy and Kenny Schnurstein Diana and Douglas Spiro Jessica and Sylvester Stewart Jr. Melinda and Mauricio Vazquez Andrea and Alan Waldman Jennica and Jared Waldman Kent and Alexandrea Young Esq.

Anonymous Bertha Mu単oz and Carlos Aguilar Mary Ann Dickerson and Prem Akkaraju Gemma and Greg Baker Sahar Mehrzad and Hooman Bayat Juli and Morgan Cavanaugh Lucia Ruiz De La Pe単a and Omar Chaparro Maryn Cook Amy and Josh DiBianca Sabrina Speer and Robert Doherty Melanie and Thomas Elliott Jennifer and Adam Gershon Jo Greenberg Alannah and Jeremy Hall-Smith Valeria and James Harris David and Tina Hookom The Kirkpatrick Family Kelly and Gary Kirston Clare and Wayne Knight Jamie and Alexander Koustas Brenna Latham and Paul Koval Susan Gakwavu and Steven Kwizera Mario Mu単oz Rosemary Alcantar and John Oliveros Daniela and Matt Osborn Peter Phillips and Michael Gardner Kristen and James Pratt Naomi and Jason Priestley Emily and Kent Rees Kristin Porter and Mark Robinson Aimee and Steven Schwimmer Samantha and Grant Thompson The Thune Family Jennifer Lanski and Daniel Wagenaar

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3rd Grade

Class of 2023

Class of 2022

Class of 2021

Anonymous (2) Catherine and John Aquino Jocelyn Baker Dena and John Beck Raf and Roxanne Berardinelli Brittany Berg Lauren and Brendon Blincoe Jill Bogdanowicz Bettina Godi and Richard Buckley Kristin and Joao Dos Santos Jenna and Galen Gering Herwick Family Laura and Ethan Jensen Dena and Devin Johnson Christine and Jung Lim The Mackenzie Family McCracken Hagen Family Rachel and Phillip Mottaz Kirsten and Michael Nielsen Angela and Eric Niemeyer Nidia and Fredy Perez Daniel and Michelle Sacchetto Monique and Michael Schiff Dalhia Schuette Kyle and Neysa Siefert Janklow/Stein Family Amita Shenoy and Ravi Tharani Jill and Jack Thomas Erin and Brett Underhill Melinda and Mauricio Vazquez Carrie and Paolo Velasco The Walters Family

Anonymous (2) Sam Donnelly and Alex Banner Garet and Trey Batchelor Rachel and Michael Bernstein Cory Chew and Ricardo Chavez Myrna and Dan Coen Nancy and Mark Daniels Sabrina Speer and Robert Doherty Athena and Theodore Fleming Jessica and Daniel Fuselier Roman and Dania Guaderrama Lisa and Nathan Handlon Jenny and Christopher Hollier Tracey Robertson and Robert Humphreys Gillian McCarthy and Robert Ivison Louisa Santarelli Koplan and David Koplan Susan Gakwavu and Steven Kwizera Annamaria Lengyel and Zsolt Mathe Noreen Halpern and Kevin Murphy Sarah and William Odenkirk O’Flaherty Family Kristen and James Pratt Monique Ussini and Ed Quigley Char and David Richardson Elvina and Michael Risley The Turcotte Family Deb and Peter Vaughan Tania Yanez Kent and Alexandrea Young Esq.

Anonymous Bertha Muñoz and Carlos Aguilar Collette and Michael Canepa Joe and Nicole Castañeda Amy and Marc Cohen Geena and Scott Cooper Diane Coates and Greg D'Angelo Sheryl Eaton Angela Perelli and Christopher Ebbott Sarah and Sean Farnham Lorene and Jason Fotter Beth and David Fulton Jaana Gantt Jenna and Galen Gering J'Vaughn and Marcus Grant David and Tina Hookom Nicole DeLeon and Jason Hoover Brenna Latham and Paul Koval Kristen and Glenn Lorenz Erica Oyama and Ken Marino Gloria and Seth Oster Tara Safronoff and Matthew Plunkett Naomi and Jason Priestley Leiah and Andrew Robbins Monique and Michael Schiff Aimee and Steven Schwimmer Laurel and David Thompson Erin and Brett Underhill Jennifer Lanski and Daniel Wagenaar Lisa Carmiris Waks and Todd Waks

4th Grade

5th Grade

6th Grade

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Class of 2020

Class of 2019

Anonymous (2) Susanna Vettori and Steven Abraham Homa Alamdari George Alcantar Lucia Ruiz De La PeĂąa and Omar Chaparro Gia Trasatti and Eric Christensen Andrea and Frank Epinger Julie and Jonathan Fisher Susan Hoefer and Toni Graphia Roman and Dania Guaderrama Jermelia and Reginald Holling Rebecca Kitt Louisa Santarelli Koplan and David Koplan Libby and Gerrit Lydecker Jr. Leah and Jonathan Mangum Kim Martini Kimberly Newton Kirsten and Michael Nielsen Louise and Jonathan Norman Maureen Ocampo Tara Safronoff and Matthew Plunkett Jennifer and Kevin Plunkett Tara and Craig Rossi Jessica and Sylvester Stewart Jr. Lisa and Drew Sweeney Karen and Mario Thompson Jr. Trinneer Family The Turcotte Family Melinda and Mauricio Vazquez Carrie and Paolo Velasco Katie Stone and Robert Wilson

Anonymous (2) The Arons Family Luwalhati and Joseph Baiden Amy and Marc Cohen Wanda and Harry Coutee Lisa and Kent Demaine Sarah and Sean Farnham Marisa Frank Lori Caden and Warren Friedman Kenny Alas and Samuel Gallegos Jr. Mimi and Bob Gazzale Laura and James Goldman Gonzales Family Jennifer Dominitz and David Grae Tracey Robertson and Robert Humphreys Morisa Rosenberg and Peter Hwang Gillian McCarthy and Robert Ivison Vicki and Mark Johnson Mercolino Family Beth and Eric Miller Nancy Sampson and Neil Okamoto Susan and Michael Pierce Julie Radlovic Emily and Kent Rees Corie and Stuart Rogers Laura Leighton-Savant and Doug Savant Amber and Luke Schaeffer Clare and Stephen Sims Beth Eras and David Swift Nanor and George Tenekjian Karen and Mario Thompson Jr. Laurel and David Thompson April and Diego Uchitel The Webb Family Angela Lyu and Erju Xie Claudine and Alain Yotnegparian

7th Grade

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8th Grade

Hands-on learning:

American Revolution You say you want a revolution

Well, you know

We all want to change the world

The Beatles were onto something. Judging from Wesley’s 5th grade classroom last year, there’s a sense that, through the exploration of the Revolutionary War period, the teachers were onto something too, inspiring their students to make a difference by way of hands-on learning.

How much do you remember about your studies in 5th grade? When it was mostly about memorization, probably not much after the test was over. But what about “the shot heard round the world” and Common Sense? Boston’s massacre and tea party? The Articles of Confederation?

Yellow fever?

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.

– Ben Franklin

And that’s exactly what the 5th grade Signature Project does. Through a constructivist approach from the ground up, it involves students with different pathways into the curriculum—like building miniature boats in order to understand water displacement and space in the cargo hold, graphing diseases and the stars in the sky, drawing topographically accurate maps to understand geography, and creating fictional historical characters through tactical and intellectual research into the time period’s culture and narrative and then presenting to the class with an oral presentation.

Don’t you know

They’re talkin’ ‘bout a revolution

It sounds like a whisper

But listen closely. As the 5th grade burrowed into the lives of the era — Paul Revere and John Adams, yes, but also Tempe Wick, James Lafayette, and Phillis Wheatley — they were asked about the Constitution. Which rights were violated during the Salem witch trials before the document was written? Why did the framers create the Constitution and who did it seek to protect? Their answers were thoughtful, sprung from all they had explored thus far.

You want a revolution, I want a revelation

So listen to my declaration: We hold these truths to be self-evident

That all men are created equal

And, of course, there was “Hamilton,” and songs from “1776,” “Les Miz,” and a Paul Revere rap performed for guests. It all culminated in an overnight at Riley’s Farm two hours away to experience a Revolutionary War adventure with British troops, a tavern, colonial garb, debates, field drills, and ultimately a re-enactment put on by the students themselves.

No doubt years from now, when these 5th graders are in high school or beyond, they’ll recall instruction of the American Revolution because they were the doers, they were the makers, and it was their lesson to learn.

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Alumni

Board Members

Alumni Parents

Liz Anderson '07 Sandy and Joey Campanella Rachael and Andrew Campanella Anina Denove '06 Julia MacCary '15 Annabelle McGuire '11 Lucy Schouweiler '11 Joseph Yip '00

Catherine and John Aquino Ramsey Avery and Scott Ault Lauren and Brendon Blincoe Amy and Marc Cohen Nicole DeLeon and Jason Hoover J’Vaughn and Marcus Grant Noreen Halpern and Kevin Murphy David and Tina Hookom Gillian McCarthy and Robert Ivison Lisa and Daniel Katz Patty and Norman Kelsey The Kirkpatrick Family Patricia Kong Bertha Muñoz and Carlos Aguilar Jennifer and Kevin Plunkett Tara and Craig Rossi Daniel and Michelle Sacchetto The Thune Family Myriel and Jim Tyree Erin and Brett Underhill Carrie and Paolo Velasco Claudine and Alain Yotnegparian Kent and Alexandrea Young Esq.

Homa Alamdari Barbara Anderson The Arons Family Ramsey Avery and Scott Ault Mohsen Baharvand Luwalhati and Joseph Baiden Jennifer and Stewart Bailey Mariellen and Peter Bergman Sandy and Joey Campanella Lucia Ruiz De La Peña and Omar Chaparro Myrna and Dan Coen Geena and Scott Cooper Wanda and Harry Coutee Nancy and Mark Daniels Holly Daniels and David Kneip Verena and Russell Denove Sheryl Eaton Angela Perelli and Christopher Ebbott Teresa Burke and Bruce Ehrlich Andrea and Frank Epinger Myra and Dwayne Foster Marisa Frank Beth and David Fulton Kenny Alas and Samuel Gallegos Jr. Mimi and Bob Gazzale Jenna and Galen Gering Laura and James Goldman Jeannie Hayden and Gary Greenberg Jason Grutter Joel Hernandez Susan and Hudson Hickman Tracey Robertson and Robert Humphreys Laura and Ethan Jensen Rebecca Kitt Patsy and Will Mackenzie

2018-2019

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Donors by Constituency

Alumni Parents (continued)

Leah and Jonathan Mangum Kim Martini Courteney Merritt Amber and Kelsey Myers JoAnn and Doug Neil Louise and Jonathan Norman Sue Paradise Nidia and Fredy Perez Susan and Michael Pierce Jennifer and Kevin Plunkett Ronnie and Pat Puccinelli Julie Radlovic Leiah and Andrew Robbins Tara and Craig Rossi Laura Leighton-Savant and Doug Savant Pamela Shafer-Moser and John Moser Clare and Stephen Sims Nanor and George Tenekjian Laurel and Chad Tew Deb and Peter Vaughan Janice and Daniel Wallace The Webb Family Claudine and Alain Yotnegparian

Past Board Members Mariellen and Peter Bergman Amy and Marc Cohen Verena and Russell Denove Jennifer and Kevin Plunkett Tara and Craig Rossi Myriel and Jim Tyree

Friends of Wesley Patty and Norman Kelsey Steve Artiga and Huey Merchant Susan Silver Myriel and Jim Tyree

Grandparents Kathleen and Roger Christensen Colette and Steve Heneveld Janice and Robert Herwick Peggie and Kenneth Koroncey Elizabeth and Charles Lanski Patsy and Will Mackenzie Rosemary and David McNutt Christa Miller Jean and Harry Monahan Mary and Carmine Narducci Michele and Kotresha Neelakantappa Emily Rich Carol Saltzman Connie and Donald Santarelli Lindsey and Richard Thune Madeline Vallejo JoAnn and Stephen Van Meter Jaime Velasco

Companies, Foundations, and Organizations Amgen Apple, Inc. Belkin International, Inc. California Community Foundation The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation Cisco Systems, Inc. Clorox First United Methodist Church Google Inc Janklow Foundation JPMorgan Chase Lands' End Netflix Rossi Family Foundation Select Equity Group Foundation Sempra Energy Foundation Union Bank The Walt Disney Company Warner Bros.

Wells Fargo Bank The Wonderful Company

Founding Families Barbara Anderson Liz Anderson '07 Mariellen and Peter Bergman Anina Denove '06 Verena and Russell Denove Patsy and Will Mackenzie Christa Miller Lucy Schouweiler '11 Laurel and Chad Tew Janice and Daniel Wallace Joseph Yip '00

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Faculty, Staff, and Administration Michelle Allegra Traci Allen Liz Anderson '07 Barbara Anderson Molly ArĂŠvalo Ivonne Arias Mohsen Baharvand LeLoni Bass Jennee Baugham Jodie and Jamie Belz Kristen Brown Olivia Brown Rachael and Andrew Campanella Sandy and Joey Campanella Laura Cespedes Laura Claus Sharon and Joseph Cocita Courtney Delaney Erick Delgado Anina Denove '06 Verena and Russell Denove Andrew Dinh Lindsey and Shane Drasin Belinda and George Eleftheriades Freddy Escamilla Dyllan Fernandez David Forest Barbara Goelman Kevin Greene Afomia Hailemeskel Elizabeth and Stephen Heneveld Joel Hernandez Nestor Hernandez

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Georgiann Huff Charles Kaitz Greg and Alice Kappy Carlye and Daniel Kesner Julie Lanctot Matthew Lange Melissa Lowell Carol and Dan Martson Mary and Kim McGregor Mateusz Mioduchowski Rachel and Phillip Mottaz Amber and Kelsey Myers JoAnn and Doug Neil Hanna Newman Clare O'Callaghan Sue Paradise Ronnie and Pat Puccinelli Diane Pullano Ignacio Quintero Hannah Rodner Carol Rothman Pamela Shafer-Moser and John Moser Laurel Silver Jennifer Silver Marla Simon Sarah Simon Trisha Singletary Lee and Danny Siwek Corrie Slay Jenny Soriano Rachel and Chris Thinnes Melinda and Mauricio Vazquez H. John Walter III and Stephen Phillips Daniel Serna Ruiz and Jordan Zehner

THE WESLEY SCHOOL 2018 GALA

STUDIO 54 SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2018

Imagine, a room filled with boogying party goers decked out in platforms and satin pants. Got it? That was Wesley’s Studio 54 Gala Celebration and Auction on Saturday, March 10, 2018. The Hollywood American Legion hall’s subterranean bar was transformed that magical evening into a New York subway station for cocktails and the Silent Auction. From there, guests were drawn down a long hallway by the booming disco beats coming from the dance floor. When the doors flung open, guests were transported back in time 40 years to experience the magic of Studio 54 in all its glory.

Highlighting the evening’s entertainment was a phenomenal dance number straight out of Saturday Night Fever performed by our very own Middle School teacher, Andrew Dinh and receptionist Sue Paradise. Thanks to our Gala Chairs, Beth Fulton and Jill Whelan, along with their incredible team, we all got to relive the very best of the New York club scene right here in Hollywood.

Thanks also to the generosity of our community, we netted over $120,000 in support of Wesley students — for essential items such as programs, faculty training, and projects that directly enhance the experience for our children. What better way to celebrate all that we love about our amazing Wesley community.

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DIAMOND ($2,500)

SONG ($250)

The Fisher Family Angie & Eric Niemeyer/Pilates Loves You The Stewart Family/The Engel Family

Garet & Trey Batchelor Benztown Becky & Michael Chiarodit Carol & Jerry Garrett Nicole DeLeon & Jason Hoover Natalia & Scott Ewalt Marisa Frank Susan Hoefer & Toni Graphia Tracey Robertson & Robert Humphreys

PLATINUM ($1,500) The Kolanach Family

GOLD ($1,000) Gemma & Greg Baker The Camarella Family/FlashingBlinkyLights Beth McCarthy Miller & Eric Miller Louise & Jonathan Norman Elvina & Michael Risley

SILVER ($500) Heeyeon Chang & Joshua Ames Michelle Downes & Robin Atkin Downes Montez & Fermin Garcia Rebecca Kitt The Nolte Family Clare and Stephen Sims

Lisa & Dan Katz Louisa Santarelli Koplan & David Koplan Noreen Halpern & Kevin Murphy Donna & Jon Niemann Char & David Richardson Missy & Kenny Schnurstein Michelle & Danny Sacchetto Lisa Carmiris Waks & Todd Waks H. John Walter III & Stephen Phillips

TEACHER TICKET ($85) Susanna Vettori & Steven Abraham Mary Ann Dickerson & Prem Akkaraju Catherine & John Aquino Ally & Tony Arons Scott Ault & Ramsey Avery Gemma & Gregory Baker Garet & Trey Batchelor Sahar Mehrzad & Hooman Bayat Brittany Berg Melissa Ripp & Sheldon Brigman Dianna & Scott Buck Laura & Chris Camarella Gia Trasatti & Eric Christensen Amy & Marc Cohen Maryn Cook Claudia Torres de la Rocha & Michael de la Rocha Tina & Rob Dickinson Kristin & Joao Dos Santos Angela Perelli & Christopher Ebbot Natalia & Scott Ewalt Susan & Philip Favre Debra & David Fleischman Beth & David Fulton Jenny & Adam Gershon Jennifer Dominitz & David Grae Tina & David Hookom Draven Godwin & Billy Howerdel Lisa & Dan Katz Teri Kennedy

Rebeccah Bush & Gary Kirkpatrick Patricia Kong Louisa Santarelli Koplan & David Koplan Jamie & Alexander Koustas Jackie Lay Kristen & Glenn Lorenz Gina Girolamo Lyne & Kerry Lyne Rosemary & David McNutt Noreen Halpern & Kevin Murphy Donna & Jon Niemann Sarah & William Odenkirk Allison & Timothy Omundson Laura Ise & David Ono Daniela & Matt Osborn Ana & Patrick Paeper Constantine Patarias & Wade Davis Emily & Kent Rees Char & David Richardson Elvina & Michael Risley Missy & Kenny Schnurstein Aimee & Steven Schwimmer Erin Ehrlich & Jed Spingarn Jill & Jack Thomas Naomi & Mason Thune Erin & Brett Underhill H. John Walter III & Stephen Phillips Catherine & Friend Wells Katie Stone & Robert Wilson Danielle & Josh Zaretsky

FUND A NEED DONORS Susanna Vettori and Steven Abraham George Alcantar Barbara Anderson Dena and John Beck Lauren and Brendon Blincoe Laura and Christopher Camarella Sandy and Joey Campanella Ron Cayanan Sharon and Joseph Cocita Erick Delgado Verena and Russell Denove Andrew Dinh Lindsey and Shane Drasin Belinda and George Eleftheriades Melanie and Thomas Elliott The Favre Family Dyllan Fernandez Jessica and Daniel Fuselier Garcia Family Gonzales Family Nan and Kamron Hakhamimi Noreen Halpern and Kevin Murphy Hansen / Katunich Family Elizabeth and Stephen Heneveld Susan Hoefer and Toni Graphia

Vicki and Mark Johnson Nicole and Wesley Kerr Carlye and Daniel Kesner Maisha Key Heidi and Hal Lieberman Patsy and Will Mackenzie Mateusz Mioduchowski Rachel and Phillip Mottaz Sarah and William Odenkirk Christine and Edward O'Flaherty Sue Paradise Jeanine Detz and David Porter Ronnie and Pat Puccinelli Elvina and Michael Risley Michelle and Daniel Sacchetto Aimee and Steven Schwimmer Marla Simon

Jorge Tamacas Nanor and George Tenekjian Amita Shenoy and Ravi Tharani Jill and Jack Thomas Myriel and Jim Tyree Melinda and Mauricio Vazquez Carrie and Paolo Velasco Jennica and Jared Waldman H. John Walter III and Stephen Phillips 47

AUCTION DONORS "a" Salon of Studio City 20th Century Fox / The Simpsons All Ages Chiropractic Center, Inc Autry Museum of the American West Belcampo Meat Co. Bennett Farms The Bernic Hotel, NYC The Bristol San Diego This is Us Captain Zoom Cardio Barre Studio City Caren Lieberman Casa Vega Chakra Meditation Center Chaz Dean Studio The Cheesecake Factory Chef Mr B. Club Pilates NoHo Crossfit Training Yard Daniel Jordan Salon Destination Science Summer Camp Disneyland Dog Haus NoHo Drybar Duff's Cakemix The Ellen Show Embassy Suites Hotel Eric Lieberman, Real Estate Agent Euphuria Pet Salon EvolvCycle Farm Fresh To You The Fat Dog Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse Futsal Burbank Georgetown Suites Golden State Gymnastics Grey and Ray The Hemingway Room Hollywood Wax Museum/Guiness World Records Hot 8 Yoga Hotel Erwin Hotel Pacific JAR Restaurant 48

Jim Herrick Swim School Julie Shuford Photography Karate 4 Kids USA Kids Art Kidspace Children's Museum Kim at Beachwood Getaway KMA Black Belt Champions La Brea Tar Pits & Museum LA Kings Landmark Theatres Leshem Loft Liv'art Dance Studio Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood Madame Tussauds Magicopolis Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Las Vegas Mane Fixation Maria's Italian Kitchen Michael Matter Mayan Palace Nuevo Vallarta Meehan Productions Menchie's Sherman Oaks Millennium Dance Complex Milt & Edie's Dry Cleaners Molly Maid of Burbank Mozza Restaurants Natural History Museum NIKE Notre Dame High School Novo Body FItness Novo Cafe Novus Anti-Aging Center Pacifica Hotels Pendry Hotels Petersen Automotive Museum Pier 2620 Hotel @ Fisherman's Wharf Pilates Loves You The Queen Mary Red Herring Rehearsal Routes Ripley's Believe It or Not Odditorium Roger Smith Hotel Roy's Restaurant

Russo Pilates Saken Sports Camp School of Rock - Burbank The Serrano Hotal Shift by Dana Perri Showcase Basketball Simmzy's Burbank Sing with Laura Singer Vehicle Design Six Flags Magic Mountain Skirball Center Sky High Sports Trampoline Park Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Smiling Sea Pediatric Dentistry SOCA - LA Restaurant Soccer Routes SOHO House Sprinkles Cupcakes Spumante Restaurant Stanford Court Hotel Star Education Star Nails Spa Steve and Kate's Camp Street Sports Brazilian Ju-Jitsu Sugared & Bronzed Sunset Tan Tocaloma Day Camp Toluca Lake Tennis & Fitness Club Tom Sawyer Camps, Inc. Total Wine - Woodland Hills Total Wine - Northridge Touchstone Climbing Tutu School Sherman Oaks Verve Coffee Vitellos The Voice The Walker Hotel Westside Corporate Creativity & Westside Comedy Theatre Wildflower Skin Care YADA (Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts)

THE WESLEY SCHOOL 20 TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY

There’ s No Place Like Home

Dorothy was there. So was Glinda (she’s a good witch, looked suspiciously like one of the kindergarten teachers).

The little house from Kansas spun around in the midst of guests during cocktail hour before everyone stepped along the yellow brick road, under a rainbow balloon arch, and into the Emerald City.

Parents, both past and present, celebrated Wesley at the Skirball Center in March alongside alumni, faculty, and staff, and witnessed the school’s founders get teary-eyed grasping all that had come to pass in twenty years. From 1999, when Wesley was just a one-room schoolhouse on a dirt field with twelve kids (actually fourteen rooms, ninety students, on the campus of the First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood), to 2019 with over three-hundred students and having earned the respect of the larger Los Angeles community, a thriving, exceptional K-8 school emerged. For so many, that night and now, it was easy to explain how there’s no place like Wesley… no place like home.

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PARTY SPONSORS Emerald ($5,000) The Wesley School Board of Trustees

Yellow Brick ($1,000) The Baker Family Mariellen & Peter Bergman Jill Bogdanowicz The Denove Family Land’s End The Nash Family The Niemeyer Family/Big Outdoor Tara Safronoff & Matt Plunkett

Ruby ($2,500)

Music ($500)

The Kolanach Family The Vande Beek Family

Ana and Patrick Paeper Lisa Carmiris Waks and Todd Waks

Teacher Ticket ($100) Heeyeon Chang and Joshua Ames Catherine and John Aquino Michelle Downes and Robin Atkin Downes Gemma and Greg Baker Lara and Jean-Julien Baronnet Mariellen and Peter Bergman Dianna and Scott Buck Maryn Cook Tina and Rob Dickinson Kristin and Joao Dos Santos Henkie Barron and Matthew Edwards Melanie and Thomas Elliott Debra and David Fleischman Jennifer and Adam Gershon The Gruber Family Lisa and Nathan Handlon Susan Hoefer and Toni Graphia Ruth Jacobson Dena and Devin Johnson Lisa and Daniel Katz The Kirkpatrick Family Clare and Wayne Knight 50 The Kolanach Family

Heidi and Hal Lieberman Kristen and Glenn Lorenz Ketty and Charles McDougall Sahar Mehrzad and Hooman Bayat Anna Fudacz and Steven Montgomery Alexis and Sebastian Morton Mimi and Michael Narducci JoAnn and Doug Neil Daniela and Matt Osborn Ana and Patrick Paeper Jennifer and Kevin Plunkett Sara Rue and Kevin Price Elisabeth Abbott and Ryan Raddatz Char and David Richardson Elvina and Michael Risley Michelle and Daniel Sacchetto Laura Leighton-Savant and Doug Savant Larry Sullivan and David Monahan Lisa and Drew Sweeney Jill and Jack Thomas The Turcotte Family Lisa Carmiris Waks and Todd Waks

Fund a Need Donors Anonymous (3) Michelle Allegra Martha and Rick Ambros Heeyeon Chang and Joshua Ames Barbara Anderson Catherine and John Aquino Dena and John Beck Bettina Godi and Richard Buckley Florie and John Bunzel Tania and Michael Cahill Collette and Michael Canepa Ayodele Carroo Juli and Morgan Cavanaugh Becky and Michael Chiarodit Gia Trasatti and Eric Christensen Sharon and Joseph Cocita Marisa and Nino Cuccinello Mark and Nancy Daniels Nicole DeLeon and Jason Hoover Erick Delgado Lisa and Kent Demaine Anthony Denove '02 John Deonarine Belinda and George Eleftheriades Ellen and Jeffrey Engel Dyllan Fernandez Lorene and Jason Fotter Lori Caden and Warren Friedman Carol and Jerry Garrett Jennifer and Adam Gershon Jenny and David Groom The Gruber Family Marla Saltzman and Forest Guider Lisa and Nathan Handlon Susan Hoefer and Toni Graphia Jermelia and Reginald Holling Emily and Matthew Ingles Livia and Scott James Rebecca Kitt The Kolanach Family

Jamie and Alexander Koustas Urvashi Block-Larson and Scott Larson Jackie Lay Jenine Leigh-Pollard and Donald Pollard Jr. Jeanne-Marie and Christopher Lindsay Kristen and Glenn Lorenz Anne and David McGuire Christa Starr and Dan Milano The Milito Family Mateusz Mioduchowski Anna Fudacz and Steven Montgomery Alexis and Sebastian Morton Mimi and Michael Narducci Laura and David Nash Barrie Nedler and Matt Miller Kirsten and Michael Nielsen Collette McGuire and Stephen Nolte Joel Ocampo Rosemary Alcantar and John Oliveros Shayla and Gregory Plummer Tara Safronoff and Matthew Plunkett Ronnie and Pat Puccinelli Sunny Ramos Emily and Kent Rees Kristin Porter and Mark Robinson Corie and Stuart Rogers Katharine and Paul Shapiro Marla Simon Diana and Douglas Spiro Larry Sullivan and David Monahan Samantha and Grant Thompson Linde Thurman Myriel and Jim Tyree Jennifer Mercer and Andrew Van Meter Carrie and Paolo Velasco Lisa Carmiris Waks and Todd Waks Jennica and Jared Waldman Susan and Mark Young Danielle and Josh Zaretsky 51

A place for the community to come together: Goodness...where do I start? I mean the benefits of actually having a "teachers’ workroom" has been a major improvement. Knowing that I can go in and find supplies, make copies, etc. while not worrying about disturbing admin has been amazing. The additional work area for all of the faculty and staff has helped immensely. The turf and seeing the kids play freely without worrying about the dust flying everywhere from the dirt has also been life changing. The conference room has also been a huge help in setting up meetings. We have so many different committees at Wesley and it was always hard to find a quiet area to meet. The lounge has been my little piece of zen at Wesley :) It's hard to explain in words just how much all of the new construction has helped us!!!

Michelle Allegra | Kindergarten Teacher | At Wesley since 1999

Capital Campaign New construction benefits Wesley in a big way History finds a home: As a roaming Middle Sschool teacher for two years (I think I taught Middle School History classes in every middle school classroom, the library, the music room, and even 5th grade!) it has certainly been terrific having a home classroom of my own. And what a lovely home it is! I feel incredibly lucky to have an amazing new classroom on the second floor of the Arts and Administration Building. It's quite spacious, has tons of storage space, and with so many large windows, I hardly ever need to turn the lights on as we are flooded with natural light throughout the day. I know the students greatly appreciate the new Middle School space, especially 8th grade who gets to have their lockers up there.

And I would be remiss if I didn't mention how much I love the new kitchen and faculty lounge. It’s spacious, open, and comfortable — a great place to get some work done or chill-out between classes with my colleagues.

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Andy Campanella | Middle School History Teacher | At Wesley since 2004

Word is out that Wesley is a true gem: The Mixed Media room is a true stand out. Wesley has hosted faculty, staff, and administration from a wide variety of schools in the greater Southern California area with comments from the attendees about the beauty of our school! They had no idea what a gem Wesley is, and now they do!

Thank you to our incredible capital campaign donors for their generosity and for giving Wesley the opportunity to grow and become the top notch school that it is!

Olivia Brown | 3rd Grade Teaching Associate | At Wesley since 2016 Executive Director of SoCal POCIS (People of Color in Independent Schools)

Construction leads to collaboration: The teacher work room and faculty lounge have not only contributed to the overall well-being of staff, but they have also created increased collaboration between teachers and staff in various positions and grade levels. We now have spaces where we can exchange ideas, offer support, and improve curriculum, even if it’s just bumping into one another over the lunch hour.

Laura Claus | 6th Grade English and History Teacher | At Wesley since 2015

New turf makes our hearts sing: The new turf field has gone beyond creating a clean, safe surface for our children to run, skip, jump and cartwheel, it has had a great effect on the music program at Wesley.

No more clouds of dust blowing into the music room on a windy day! Looking forward to the day we can build a new music facility - I’ll be ready to fill it with song!

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Capital Campaign Donor Wall Donors of $25,000 and above to Phase 1 of our Capital Campaign will be honored on a permanent donor wall list on campus.

Visionary Circle

Imagination Circle

Anonymous

The Ahmanson Foundation Catherine and John Aquino Allyson and Anthony Arons Mariellen and Peter Bergman The Blincoe Family Amy and Marc Cohen The Denove Family The Doherty Family The Green Family The Gershon Family The Halpern-Murphy Family The Hirrel Family David and Tina Hookom Nancy and Mosa Kaleel Christine and Jung Lim Family The Neil Family The Rossi Family Aimee and Steven Schwimmer The Thune Family Erin and Brett Underhill Gill and John Wagner Claudine and Alain Yotnegparian

$500,000 and above

Inspiration Circle $250,000 and above

The Mackenzie Family The Risley Family

Innovation Circle $100,000 and above

Anonymous The Hoffman Family The Plunkett Family The Rafalski Family

Creativity Circle $50,000 and above

Gillian McCarthy and Robert Ivison The Kirkpatrick Family The Nelli Family The Priestley Family The Rees Family The Walt Disney Company

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$25,000 and above

Anonymous (2) Susanna Vettori and Steven Abraham Bertha MuĂąoz and Carlos Aguilar Ahmanson Foundation Michelle Allegra Martha and Rick Ambros Barbara Anderson Catherine and John Aquino The Arons Family Ramsey Avery and Scott Ault Steven O'Neill and Dennis Ballard Garet and Trey Batchelor Sahar Mehrzad and Hooman Bayat Dena and John Beck The Benedict Family Raf and Roxanne Berardinelli Michele and Harvey Berg Mariellen and Peter Bergman Liberty Darvin and Heemanshu M. Bhagat Lauren and Brendon Blincoe BNY Mellon Jill and Oliver Bokelberg Shea and Brian Bowen-Smith Dianna and Scott Buck Tania and Michael Cahill Laura and Christopher Camarella Rachael and Andrew Campanella Sandy and Joey Campanella Collette and Michael Canepa Juli and Morgan Cavanaugh Lisa and Daniel Cerone Frida Munoz and Julio C Chavez Jr. Cory Chew and Ricardo Chavez Michael Chaykowsky Becky and Michael Chiarodit Gia Trasatti and Eric Christensen Sharon and Joseph Cocita Amy and Marc Cohen Jean and Ralph Cooper Marion and Louis Costanza Nancy and Mark Daniels

Erick Delgado Lisa and Kent Demaine Maryam and Windsor Demaine Verena and Russell Denove Sabrina Speer and Robert Doherty Victoria and Paolo Dorigo Lindsey and Shane Drasin Teresa Burke and Bruce Ehrlich Kristin Ellingson Katja and Matthias Emcke Karyl and Lyle Engbarth Andrea and Frank Epinger The Favre Family Alison Hirsch and Glenn Ficarra Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Angelina Fiordellisi Julie and Jonathan Fisher Myra and Albert Fleischman Debra and David Fleischman David Forest Marisa Frank Beth and David Fulton Bailee DesRocher and Mike Funt Garcia Family Sheila Garcia Carol and Jerry Garrett Mimi and Bob Gazzale Jennifer and Adam Gershon Gonzales Family Google Inc Jessica and Robert Gottlieb Ruby Green Megan and Brian Green The Greenberg Family The Gruber Family Kamron and Nan Hakhamimi Noreen Halpern and Kevin Murphy Sandi and Stephen Hampar Janet and Nevin Harrison Elizabeth and Stephen Heneveld Joel Hernandez

Antonette Hilata Kristen Collins Hirrel and Brian Hirrel Tracy and Richard Hirrel Lucienne Hoffman Jenny and Christopher Hollier Jermelia and Reginald Holling David and Tina Hookom Nicole DeLeon and Jason Hoover Georgiann Huff Tracey Robertson and Robert Humphreys Morisa Rosenberg and Peter Hwang John Iacovelli Betty and Don Ivison Gillian McCarthy and Robert Ivison Barbara Jacobs Janklow Foundation

Capital Campaign all donors to phase

1 through june 30, 2019

The Janklow/Stein Family Jewish Community Foundation Kim Kralj and Dee Johnson Vicki and Mark Johnson JPMorgan Chase Nancy and Mosa Kaleel Rich Meyers and Al Kennedy The Kirkpatrick Family Kelly and Gary Kirston Clare and Wayne Knight The Komisar Family Louisa Santarelli Koplan and David Koplan Elvira and Dmitry Kudryashov Tina Raksin and Paul Lasaine Ellen and Roy Laughlin Jennifer and Jeffrey Lehman Christine and Jung Lim Lincoln Financial Group 55

Jesse Lutz and Guillermo Lozano Gina Girolamo and Kerry Lyne Karla and Toby MacCary The Mackenzie Family Patsy and Will Mackenzie Leah and Jonathan Mangum Arlene Kehela and Gary Mar Marc Jacobs International LLC Terrie and Manny Marroquin James Marsden Annamaria Lengyel and Zsolt Mathe Valarie McCabe Mary and Kim McGregor Rosemary and David McNutt Inga and Michael Mendelsohn The Mercolino Family

Capital Campaign all donors to phase

1 through june 30, 2019 (continued)

Merrill Lynch Courteney Merritt Christa Miller Beth McCarthy-Miller and Eric Miller The Miner Family Mateusz Mioduchowski Rachel and Phillip Mottaz Janet and Ted Mottaz Noreen Halpern and Kevin Murphy Beth Gunn and Alec Myers Laura and David Nash Yvette and Francisco Navarro JoAnn and Doug Neil Caterina and Victor Nelli Kimberly Newton Kirsten and Michael Nielsen Angela and Eric Niemeyer Louise and Jonathan Norman 56

The Ocampo Family Allison and Timothy Omundson Daniela and Matt Osborn Sue Paradise Wade Davis and Constantine Patarias Susan and Michael Pierce Melinda McGraw and Steve Pierson Jennifer and Kevin Plunkett Mary Plunkett Tara Safronoff and Matthew Plunkett Tracey Pollack Betsy and Charles Potts Kristen and James Pratt Naomi and Jason Priestley Ronnie and Pat Puccinelli Julie Radlovic Natacha Rafalski Emily and Kent Rees Anja and Bernd Riggers Elvina and Michael Risley Rossi Family Foundation Tara and Craig Rossi Carol Rothman Laurie Rowihab Michelle and Daniel Sacchetto Laura Leighton-Savant and Doug Savant Monique and Michael Schiff Ann Hamilton and John Schouweiler Aimee and Steven Schwimmer Daisy and M. Scott Shepard The Shi Family Kyle and Neysa Siefert Anissa and Tim Siegel Clare and Stephen Sims Lee and Danny Siwek Monica Stewart and Rob Starnes Vicky and Guy Strickland Nanor and George Tenekjian Laurel and Chad Tew Amita Shenoy and Ravi Tharani Jill and Jack Thomas

Laurel and David Thompson Samantha and Grant Thompson The Thune Family Lindsey and Richard Thune Linde Thurman Time Warner Employee Grant Programs Sharon Nemec and Jeff Tom Marika and Kyriacos Tsircou The Turcotte Family Myriel and Jim Tyree Erin and Brett Underhill Sharlyn and Garen Vande Beek Carrie and Paolo Velasco Gill and John Wagner The Walt Disney Company H. John Walter III and Stephen Phillips The Walters Family Warner Bros.

The Webb Family Wells Fargo Bank Wesley School Alumni Association Elizabeth and Will Weston Jill Whelan Timathea and Lyle Workman David Yashar Claudine and Alain Yotnegparian Alexandrea and Kent Young Esq. Susan and Mark Young Wendy and Brad Zacuto Theda Zaretsky Jun Li and Jeffrey Zhou

Service Learning.

Rearrange the words and it’s just that: learning about service, or how to help the world. Every year, each class explores the aspects of their particular focus, or cause, in an attempt to answer basic questions, the most important among them, “How can we make a difference?” Often tied into the curriculum, Service Learning allows students to come at a subject in unexpected ways.

For instance, 1st graders year-long “animal” project builds up to a presentation about the history and habits of different fauna. For Service Learning, students might choose to sponsor a guide dog for the blind or develop skills in animal activism from visiting the SPCA. Service Learning is both “hands on” and intellectual.

The results are memorable, the life lessons significant. photo:

7th Grade and Kindergarten collaborated to write letters in Spanish to an orphanage in Mexico as part of their Service Learning project.

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2018:

this is

$22,725.54 raised

2019:

$24,231.

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raised

why we jog

2018:

MOST SPONSORS

96

(1st grade)

2019:

MOST SPONSORS

(Kinder)

95

2018:

over 440 donors

2019:

almost 500 donors

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2018 & 2019 distance stats:

4,500 = 550 laps run miles

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If it were a relay race, it would stretch to las vegas and back!

Denise Butler Lois Butler Teresita Calderone Laura and Christopher Camarella Chris Campbell Collette and Michael Canepa Phil and Susan Cascio Janine Casper Sureima Castaneda ‘12 Juli and Morgan Cavanaugh Lucia Ruiz De La Peña and Omar Chaparro Becky and Michael Chiarodit Kathleen and Roger Christensen Jillian and Adam Colbert Tessa Colucci Haley and Hal Conklin Kathryn Cowsert and Jeff Jonas Judy and Lex Cowsert Elizabeth Craft Mary Croft Lynda and Ian Cummings J. Kevin Curley Claudia and Michael de la Rocha Nicole DeLeon and Jason Hoover Cara Dellaverson Lisa and Kent Demaine Tina and Rob Dickinson Sabrina Speer and Robert Doherty John Dohren Kristin and Joao Dos Santos Liam Dunne Henkie Barron and Matthew Edwards Melanie and Thomas Elliott Ellen and Jeffrey Engel Bruce Evans Kaye and Alan Ewalt Natalia and Scott Ewalt The Favre Family

Prudence Fenton Julie and Jonathan Fisher Mandy Flood Sara Castillo and Jose Emilio Flores Lee Frazier Katie Gallagher Garcia Family Carene Gates Mimi and Bob Gazzale Peter Geist Jenna and Galen Gering Jennifer and Adam Gershon Sheelah and Toby Giacomini Tiffany Glass Candice Goldberg Jack Goldsmith Kathy Goodman J’Vaughn and Marcus Grant Joann and Anthony Graphia Sandra and Hank Greenberg Tina Greisman The Giffiths Family The Gruber Family Denise Guzman Suzanne Hakhamimi Noreen Halpern and Kevin Murphy Hansen / Katunich Family Genny Alexander and Patrick Hansen Nancy and William Hansen William and Liz Hansen Carol and Ken Hellie Colette and Steve Heneveld Elizabeth and Stephen Heneveld Beverly Henry Anne Hermann Lynne Clumeck and Robert Hermann Ashlie Herring Joy Herwick

2018 Jog-A-Thon Donors

Anonymous (11) Cindy and Jeff Adams Steven Adams Sandy Adomaitis Mary Ann Dickerson and Prem Akkaraju Homa Alamdari Peter Amador Heeyeon Chang and Joshua Ames Amgen Ellen Anthony Catherine and John Aquino The Arons Family Michelle Downes and Robin Atkin Downes Franz Aubry Kimberly Aviles Gemma and Greg Baker Pamela Baron Elana Barry Evan Beck ‘26 Dena and John Beck Susan Beck Rob Benedict Raf and Roxanne Berardinelli Patty and David Bernstein Jeffrey Bernstein Rachel and Michael Bernstein Lucas Bielan Luciana and Jay Bienstock Rosanna Bilow Lauren and Brendon Blincoe Jennifer Brian Judith and Rudy Browne Jon Brunzell Carol Buck Dianna and Scott Buck Bettina Godi and Richard Buckley Heather Burgett Gail and Newman Bush

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Mila and Marco Herwick Patty and Mark Herwick Don Hoefer Susan Hoefer and Toni Graphia Jenny and Christopher Hollier Finn Hollier ‘26 Jack Hollier ‘22 Susie and Dennis Hoolihan Robin Hopes Christian Draven Godwin and William Howerdel Emily and Matthew Ingles Deepak Jesrani Dena and Devin Johnson Maria and Jeffrey Kalban Lauren Katunich Lisa and Daniel Katz Teri Kennedy Nicole and Wesley Kerr Rita Khan Samina Khan Jiro Kimetlian The Kirkpatrick Family Chelsea Kirston Kruger Kirston Kimberly Kleid Mitchel Kleinman Clare and Wayne Knight Louisa Santarelli Koplan and David Koplan Jamie and Alexander Koustas Brenna Latham and Paul Koval Brian Kramer Matt Kunitz Andrew Lamond Sheri Lawrence Jackie Lay Lori and Yong Lee Robert Legg Christina Lehman

Jennifer and Jeffrey Lehman Donna and John Lehman Nicole Lesley Andrew Lieberman Heidi and Hal Lieberman Christine and Jung Lim Lawrence Lim Danielle Litoff Nancy Loftus Kristen and Glenn Lorenz Donna Lowell Libby and Gerrit Lydecker Jr. Gina Girolamo and Kerry Lyne The Mackenzie Family Will and Patsy Mackenzie Terrie and Manny Marroquin James Marsden Maximilian Martini Annamaria Lengyel and Zsolt Mathe Dianne McGlone Michael McGlone Sean McGuire Marcia and Richard McLean Carla McMorran Rosemary and David McNutt Tigist Kesete and Bruck Mengistu Merril Lynch Justyna Michalski Stacy and Matthew Michalski Sue and Ray Michalski Christa Starr and Dan Milano Lynn Miles Beth and Eric Miller Jesse Miller Rachel and Phillip Mottaz Janet and Ted Mottaz Lisa Mukavitz Mario Munoz

Victor and Caterina Nelli Kirsten and Michael Nielsen Kim and Kenneth Noah Paula and Ingo Nolte Collette McGuire and Stephen Nolte Joel Ocampo Sarah and William Odenkirk Christine and Edward O’Flaherty Edward Oliveros Rosemary Alcantar and John Oliveros Laura Ise and David Ono Guadalupe Orozco Daniela and Matt Osborn Tracey and Jeffrey Pakosta Margaret and Andrew Paul William Peake Nidia and Fredy Perez Jeffrey Perez ‘14 Julie Pergan Jason and Michelle Peterson Quynh-An Phan Peter Phillips and Michael Gardner Shelley Pierce Jodie Platt Amy Pocha Joseph Polcsa Sheila and William Polcsa Keith Popely Candace and Roger Porter Jeanine Detz and David Porter Kristen and James Pratt Naomi and Jason Priestley Monique Ussini and Ed Quigley Elisabeth Abbott and Ryan Raddatz Michele Ramos Rudy Ramos Emily and Kent Rees Eva Reifschneider

Karen Reifschneider Char and David Richardson Elvina and Michael Risley Leiah and Andrew Robbins Kristin Porter and Mark Robinson Gretchen Schuette and Rick Romano Tara and Craig Rossi Daniel and Michelle Sacchetto Jennifer Salke Vernon Sanders Laura Leighton-Savant and Doug Savant Monique and Michael Schiff Melissa Schnurstein Dalhia Schuette Judith Schwartze Aimee and Steven Schwimmer Marissa and Danny Seeman Sharon and Chris Serowski Greer Shephard Amber and Matthew Sheppo Clare and Stephen Sims Danielle and Mashell Spencer Erin Ehrlich and Jed Spingarn Thania St. John Kathleen and Rick Starr Sabrina Starr The Janklow-Stein Family Lisa and Drew Sweeney Michael Teahan Daphne Thabet Amita Shenoy and Ravi Tharani Jill and Jack Thomas Samantha and Grant Thompson Karen and Mario Thompson Jr. Betty and Stewart Thompson Manual Threads The Thune Family Linde Thurman

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Lorraine and Chris Trautwein Connor Trinneer Judith and Michael Trinneer The Turcotte Family Julie Ukra Linda Vaughan Deb and Peter Vaughan Carrie and Paolo Velasco Libby Vicenzino Jennifer Lanski and Daniel Wagenaar Nicole and David Wagg Lisa Carmiris Waks and Todd Waks Andrea and Alan Waldman Roberta and Robert Waldman Tiffany Walz and Branden Nakashima Franz and William Walz Dan Warner Emily and Joe Webel Catherine and Friend Wells Wells Fargo Bank Katherine White Marjorie Williams Danielle Wiltz Jennifer Wiltz

Diane and Bernard Witlieb Grace Wu and Thomas MacDougall Cesar Yanez Michele Witlieb Alexis and Dave Woodall Alexandrea and Kent Young Kathryn Young Danielle and Josh Zaretsky Liza Zaretsky Theda Zaretsky Abigail Zellmer

Anonymous (23) Elisabeth Abbott and Ryan Raddatz Suzanne Abbott Mary Ann Dickerson and Prem Akkaraju Heeyeon Chang and Joshua Ames Amgen Kathleen Annichiarico Ellen Anthony Catherine and John Aquino Anthony and Allyson Arons Franz Aubry Jamie and Matthew Bakal Gemma and Greg Baker Jocelyn Baker Sally and Charlie Bans Samantha Bardwil Brooke Barefield Elizabeth Bartolomucci Garet and Trey Batchelor Dena and John Beck Susan Beck Christina Berardinelli Raf and Roxanne Berardinelli Rachel and Michael Bernstein Yodit Bezuneh Urvashi Block-Larson and Scott Larson Jill Bogdanowicz Kelly Fong-Bouchey and Brian Bouchey Rosalind Boutte Renae and Nick Brown Dianna and Scott Buck Bettina Godi and Richard Buckley Aileen Burdock Denise Butler Lois and Ronald Butler Teresita Calderone The Caldwell Family Chris Campbell Ana Cannon The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation Ayodele Carroo

2019 Jog-A-Thon Donors Janine Casper David Castagnetti Joan Castagnetti Juli and Morgan Cavanaugh Mali Cheingpratoom Chip Chinery Diane Coates and Greg D'Angelo Haley and Hal Conklin Maryn Cook Matthew Cook Jamie and Elizabeth Cope Michael Corrin Chastity and Jerrett Cortez Stephanie Courtney-Kolanach and Scott Kolanach Judy and Lex Cowsert Kathryn Cowsert and Jeff Jonas Michele Craig and John Rhoades Mary Croft Rowena Cruz Lynda and Ian Cummings J. Kevin Curley Nancy and Mark Daniels Monet Daniels Iris De La Rosa Jeffery Dean Nicole DeLeon and Jason Hoover Cara Dellaverson Lisa and Kent Demaine Tomiko and Pierre Derbier Jeanine Detz and David Porter Leonilda and Stephen Detz Amy and Josh DiBianca Lucy and Tony DiBianca Tina and Rob Dickinson Raquel Disabatino Sabrina Speer and Robert Doherty

Michelle Downes and Robin Atkin Downes Jaime Drezek Josie and Chris Drury Liam Dunne Cornelia and Doran Dvorak Monica Eastin Henkie Barron and Matthew Edwards Shauna Edwards Jesse Elizondo Anne Elliott and James Barr Melanie and Thomas Elliott Shelly and Jamison Empey Ellen and Jeffrey Engel LuAnn and Kent Erickson Phillip Erickson Perla Eston and Fred Fudacz Lula and Araya Fesseha Jonathan and Julie Fisher Debra and David Fleischman Mandy Flood Caroline Flood-Joyce Alex Florsheim Jamie Fudacz Garcia Family Mimi and Bob Gazzale Jack Goldsmith Gonzales Family Andrew Gregg Jennifer and David Groom Lance Gross Carolina and Mario Guddemi Aryan Hakhamimi Suzanne Hakhamimi Mary Kate Hall Susan and Mike Hammer Lisa and Nathan Handlon Valerie Hanelt and Hans Hickenlooper

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Nancy and Bill Hansen The Hansen/Katunich Family William and Liz Hansen Maribelle and Stephen Harlow Jack Heine Colette and Steve Heneveld Elizabeth and Stephen Heneveld The Henry Family Joy Herwick Patty and Mark Herwick Janice and Robert Herwick Barbara and Eric Hippeau Steven Hirsch Jenny and Christopher Hollier Finn Hollier '26 Jack Hollier '22 Verna and Ralph Hollier Christopher Honorio Susie and Dennis Hoolihan Harlene and Robert Horowitz Megan Horowitz Richard Hughes Jennifer and David Husack Diane and Doug Ingles Emily and Matthew Ingles Eric Ingles Luke Ingles Nick Ingles Jessica and Christopher Iovenko Laura Ise and David Ono Deborah Jenkins Laura and Ethan Jensen Deepak Jesrani Bethlehem Kassaye Keith Katz Lisa and Daniel Katz Margaret Keith Patty and Norman Kelsey Teri Kennedy Nicole and Wesley Kerr Teddy Kessete Rita Khan Samina Khan

The Kirkpatrick Family Clare and Wayne Knight Louisa Santarelli and David Koplan Jamie and Alexander Koustas Marina and George Koustas Brenna Latham and Paul Koval Jackie Lay Christina Lehman Donna and John Lehman Kym and Daniel Leigh Nicole Lesley Lawrence Lim Jeanne-Marie and Christopher Lindsay Linda Lombard Shana Lopez Kristen and Glenn Lorenz Donna Lowell Rita and Juan Ly Libby and Gerrit Lydecker Jr. The Mackenzie Family Patsy and Will Mackenzie Amber Malik Ibie Malik Patricia Malik Sam Malik Erica Oyama and Ken Marino Annamaria Lengyel and Zsolt Mathe Patty Mauren Doreen and Craig Zabala The McCarthy Family John McCarthy Mary McCarthy Liz and Robert McCarthy Beth McCarthy-Miller and Eric Miller Jeffrey McConnell Lynn McCracken Nancy McGill Ann and David McGuire Sean McGuire Marcia and Richard McLean Rosemary and David McNutt Sahar Mehrzad and Hooman Bayat

2019 Jog-A-Thon Donors Victoria and Gabriel Mena Meski Mengistu Edith Mercer Merck and Company Justyna Michalski Stacy and Matthew Michalski Sue and Ray Michalski Lynn Miles Jonathan Mitchell Betsy Monahan Jean and Harry Monahan Barbara Montgomery Anna Fudacz and Steven Montgomery Grace Moolchan Edward Morales Alexis and Sebastian Morton Henry Mottaz '23 Rachel and Phillip Mottaz Janet and Ted Mottaz Noreen Halpern and Kevin Murphy Brian Murray Mary and Carmine Narducci Mimi and Michael Narducci Netflix Michael and Kirsten Nielsen Collette McGuire and Stephen Nolte Maureen Ocampo Sarah and William Odenkirk Edward and Christine O'Flaherty Lisa and Michael Ondracek Viveca Ongsingco Audrey Oyama Emily Oyama Tracey Pakosta Luca Pascali Jack Paul Margaret Paul

Taylor Paul Helene Perrizo Teva Perrizo Jason and Michelle Peterson Peter Phillips and Michael Gardner Shelley Pierce Raymond Plummer Jeanne and Charlie Polcsa Juliet Polcsa Jenine Leigh-Pollard and Donald Pollard Jr. Roisin Ponkshe-Grzegorzewski Keith Popely Carolina and Rafael Portela Candace and Roger Porter James and Kristen Pratt Sara Rue and Kevin Price Krisztina and Charlie Quick Tarini Ramaprakash Fredy and Nidia Ramos Rudy Ramos Malancha Ray-Patel Kenneth and Emily Rees Riley Rees Eva Reifschneider Karen Reifschneider Elizabeth Bogush and Lukas Reiter Carly and Zachary Reiter Caitlin Rhoades Char and David Richardson Elvina and Michael Risley Leiah and Andrew Robbins Liz Roberts Corie and Stuart Rogers

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2019 Jog-A-Thon Donors

Lisa Roos Lucia Ruiz De La PeĂąa and Omar Chaparro Melita and Dan Ryan Marlene Sacchetto Daniel and Michelle Sacchetto Karen and Geoffrey Sadock Nicole Saltzman-Carrasco and Erin Saltzman John Sampson Eduardo Sandoval Barbara and Gene Sanger Missy and Kenny Schnurstein Dalhia Schuette Aimee and Steven Schwimmer Shachar Scott Marissa and Danny Seeman 66

Select Equity Group Foundation Sanjay Sen Sharon and Chris Serowski Ravi and Amita Shenoy Amber and Matthew Sheppo Stacy Silverman Abigail and Conrad Sison Esq. Danielle and Mashell Spencer Christa Starr and Dan Milano Kathleen and Rick Starr Sabrina Starr JoAnn Stewart Hem Subbiyan Larry Sullivan and David Monahan Sheryl and Lawrence Sullivan

Lisa and Drew Sweeney Kyle Tabor '07 Jessica Tagle Alan Taylor Beverly Tecson Stelio Tellis Nanor and George Tenekjian Jill and Jack Thomas Tracy Thomas Mario and Karen Thompson The Thune Family Gia Trasatti and Eric Christensen Lorraine and Chris Trautwein Megan Trinneer Ethan Tufts Stanley Ullman Emily Van Meter Luke Van Meter JoAnn and Stephen Van Meter Paolo and Carrie Velasco Andrea Vogel Jennifer Lanski and Daniel Wagenaar Nicole and David Wagg Andrea and Alan Waldman Audrey Waldman '25 Evan Waldman '27 Roberta and Robert Waldman The Walt Disney Company Warner Bros.

Emily and Joe Webel Alix Weege Darlene Weege and Wendy Beatty Wells Fargo Bank Angela and Steven White Linn Pak Wilson Katie Stone and Robert Wilson Linda Wiseman Diane and Bernard Witlieb Grace Wu and Thomas MacDougall Alexandrea and Kent Young Esq. Danielle and Josh Zaretsky Shelly and Kent Zbornak

gifts made In Memory of

gifts made In Honor Of

2017-2018

2017-2018

Kedzie Cooper Donald Ivison Joey McDonald

August Berry '22 Jack Conkling '19 Andrew Dinh Isaac Khan '26 Calvin Porter '25 Tina Pournazarian Ellie Schnurstein '25 Marla Simon Dylan Zaretsky '26

2018-2019 Claire Frank Robert Leigh Emily Robinson

2018-2019 Alfie Arias-Letke Josephine E. Baiden ‘19 Anastasia Z. Eleftheriades ‘27 Emilia and Samuel Gallegos Parker D. Gantt ‘21 Dillon P. Gering ‘21 Annabella Groom ‘27 Coen Guider ‘27 Poppy A. D. Hall-Smith ‘24 Hudson C. Herwick ‘23 Carys G. Johnson ‘23 Isaac Khan ‘26 Ava S. Kitt ‘20 Ella Kitt ‘17 Jackson M. Lay ‘26 Mango E. Mathe Kai O. Norman ‘25 Liv Norman ‘20 Roshen S. Tharani ‘23

IN MEMORIAM:

Pastor Joey K. McDonald The Wesley School lost a dear friend and founding member of our community when Reverend Doctor Joey K. McDonald passed away on October 16, 2017.

Joey Kern McDonald was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan in 1949 to Charles (Red) and Mary McDonald. He was the youngest of five children - Michaeline, Thomas, Peggy, and Kimberley. Joey was married nearly 42 years to Sue, and had two sons, Aaron and Ian. After ordination as a senior minister for the United Methodist Church, Pastor Joey served the churches in Garden Grove, Mission Viejo, Twenty-Nine Palms, Rubidoux, and North Hollywood.

Wesley School owes its very beginnings to Pastor Joey who made it possible for us to found our school here on the First United Methodist Church campus with his simple yet beautiful statement, “Welcome home.” For 18 years, Pastor Joey was a committed and significant supporter of Wesley, as we grew and made changes to the campus. Pastor Joey was a good man who lived life at face value. He was a true and loyal friend and we will be forever grateful for the chance he took on our school. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

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Financial Reports 2017-2018

2017-2018 revenue

2017-2018 expenses

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REVENUE 2017-18

Tuition & Fees

Auxiliary & Other Programs

Fundraising & Special Events

Parents' Association

Investment Income

total revenue & unrestricted support

Capital Campaign

Endowment

total restricted support

TOTAL REVENUE

EXPENSES 2017-18

Salaries & Benefits

Program

Financial Aid

General/Management

Auxiliary Programs

Rent & Property

Fundraising & Special Events

Parents' Association

TOTAL EXPENSES

$ 8,263,431.61 500,156.36 603,035.52 142,896.91 23,512.23 $ 9,533,032.63 $ 302,899.00 5,000.00 $ 307,899.00 $ 9,840,931.63

$ 5,484,227.48 636,181.35 1,076,102.92 699,035.19 332,021.34 1,081,928.78 127,661.38 124,837.31 $ 9,561,995.75

2018-2019 Financial Reports REVENUE 2018-19

Tuition & Fees 8,761,568.00

Auxiliary & Other Programs 546,580.00

Fundraising & Special Events 564,564.00

Parents' Association 104,814.00

Investment Income 55,639.00

total revenue & unrestricted support 10,033,165.00

Capital Campaign 8,176.00 Endowment 55,639.00

total restricted support 63,815.00

TOTAL REVENUE 10,096,980.00

EXPENSES 2018-19

Salaries & Benefits 5,943,970.00 Program 607,914.00

Financial Aid 1,117,495.00 General/Management 1,158,520.00

Auxiliary Programs 372,143.00

Rent & Property 1,037,719.00

Fundraising & Special Events 119,229.00

Parents' Association 106,268.00

TOTAL EXPENSES 10,463,258.00

2018-2019 revenue

2018-2019 expenses

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Ways to Give to Wesley Annual Giving is our most important fundraiser and your gift makes all the difference for Wesley and our students.

The Wesley Annual Report is published by the Development Office Thank you to all contributors to this publication, including: contributing writers:

Dyllan Fernandez Adam Gershon Sharon Kamegai Cocita JoAnn Neil John Walter contributing photographers: Photos for this report provided by the following photographers as well as a collection of talented parent and faculty volunteers.

Annual Giving Levels WESLEY LEADERSHIP CIRCLE: Up to $10,000 and above WESLEY CHAMPIONS: Up to $5,000 WESLEY PRIDE: Up to $2,500 WESLEY LIONS: Up to $1,500

Mark Daniels Anina Denove Erick Delgado Dyllan Fernandez Sharon Kamegai Cocita design: Monica Menez

WESLEY FRIENDS: Up to $500

Ways to donate: online:

Make a gift at www.wesleyschool.org/give cash / check : Make payable to The Wesley School, 4832 Tujunga Avenue, N. Hollywood, CA 91601 sto c k : Contact scocita@wesleyschool.org or call 818-508-4542 for gift instructions matching gifts : Double or triple your gift through a match by your employer. Check with your HR department for information. d o n at e yo u r v ehi c l e : https://careasy.org/nonprofit/the-wesley-school

Thank you!

The Annual Report is published by the Development Office. Please note that this report reflects audited data from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 and unaudited data from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this report. If we have made an error, please accept our apologies and contact the Development Office at development@wesleyschool.org so we can correct our records. the wesley school is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization - all gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. our federal tax id number is 95-4741072 70

Wesley School Matriculation | Class of 2018

The Wesley Class of 2018, comprised of 36 students, was accepted to 19 schools. Of those 19, they chose to matriculate to 10 — Campbell Hall, Crespi, Episcopal School of Los Angeles, Harvard-Westlake, Loyola, Marymount, Notre Dame, Oakwood, Providence, and Viewpoint.

Equally impressive is the list of colleges that the Wesley Class of 2014, comprised of 32 students, chose to attend. That list includes: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Chapman, Colorado College, Columbia College Chicago, CSUN Film School, Emerson, Georgetown, Lewis & Clark, Loyola Marymount University, Miami University, New York University, Parsons School of Design, Portland State University, Santa Monica City College, Southern Methodist University, Syracuse, Temple University, University of Pennsylvania, U.S. Air Force, University of California: Santa Cruz, University of Redlands, University of Tennessee, University of Wisconsin, and Wake Forest.

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We have always believed that WESLEY is our strength for all of our child's successes and accomplishments. Our child received a great base from Wesley, and since then never looked back. Our family would like to say thank you to all WESLEY families, and the entire staff, for giving us the opportunity to be members of the Wesley family.

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Class of 2015 Alumni Parent

Wesley School Matriculation | Class of 2019

The Wesley Class of 2019, comprised of 38 students, was accepted to 18 schools. Of those 18, they chose to matriculate to 14 - Buckley, Campbell Hall, Chaminade, Crespi, de Toledo, Harvard-Westlake, Immaculate Heart, Loyola, Marlborough, McCallie, Notre Dame, Providence, Sierra Canyon, and Viewpoint.

Equally impressive is the list of colleges that the Wesley Class of 2015, comprised of 40 students, chose to attend. That list includes: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Cal State University: Northridge, Cornell, Georgetown, George Washington University, Glendale Community College, Howard University, Humboldt State University, Lewis & Clark College, New York University, Oberlin College, Otis School of Design, Sarah Lawrence College, Santa Barbara City College, Santa Monica City College, Southern Methodist University, The New School, Tulane University, University of Alabama, University of California: Berkeley, University of California: Davis, University of California: San Diego, University of California: Santa Cruz, University of Oregon, University of Southern California, Wesleyan University, Whitman College, Woodbury University, and Yale University.

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