A MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL 2

Dear Wesley Community -

We’ve made it to the end of another year! Our recent Palooza demonstrated and reinforced this year’s theme of Joyful Moments Seeing all the children on stage, cheered on by supportive parents, peers, and teachers, reinforced our values of safe spaces and appropriate risk-taking

Wesley students continually practice being in front of others, sharing their learning journeys, speaking their minds, and sharing their passions It all starts with the Kindergarten leading Community in the sanctuary and grows through events such as the 1st grade MARP project, the 4th grade Poetry Jam, the Mythology Bee, and the 6th grade Greek Festival These are a few of the experiences that craft our 5th graders to be ready for their Celebration and our 8th graders to be ready for their Graduation. We are once again so proud of our graduates as they move from the Wesley nest to many LA area schools, ready to make their mark on the wider world.

Joyful Moments aren’t just for the students! Our parent Block Party was a raving success, delighting attendees with amazing food, music, and camaraderie. The Development Office and a host of dedicated and creative volunteers made that event, along with others such as Run For a Cause and Generations Day, full of Joyful Moments for adults and kids alike.

As I conclude my third year at the helm of The Wesley School, I remain humbled and inspired by the faculty, staff, trustees, and parent volunteers without whom the place just wouldn’t run And the students! Their smiles, greetings, and waves add joy to my life day after day I look forward to seeing them arrive taller and wiser next fall!

Wishing you many Joyful Moments this summer!!

Julie Galles Head of School