TARTAN SCENES

PTF Library Luncheon

With a theme of Wanderlust: California Dreamin’, St. Margaret’s parent community continued one of the school’s longest-held traditions, as more than 180 attendees came together virtually on April 29 for the 39th PTF Library Luncheon in friendship, community and generous support of the school and its students. The event was headlined by an appearance by social media influencer and author of That Cheese Plate, Marissa Mullen, who led attendees through an hour-long demonstration on creating the perfect charcuterie board display, while parents worked on their own at home.

2021 Tartan Open

St. Margaret’s welcomed more than 100 golfers on May 10 to El Niguel Country Club in Laguna Niguel for the Tartan Open, a cherished annual fundraiser for the school’s Financial Aid program.

It was one of the first in-person community events of the school year, and the excitement was noticeable as parents and other school supporters gathered to enjoy friendships and 18 holes on a beautiful Southern California day.

2020-2021 PTF Parent Up Speaker Series

Dr. Wendy Mogel contributed the final installment of the 2020-2021 school year's PTF Parent Up Speaker Series focused on community wellness and connection, in a conversation about communication and connection between parents and their children as they navigate their journey toward adulthood.

In a conversation with PTF Parent Up Chair Kristen Olosky, Dr. Mogel spoke in-depth about that topic to St. Margaret’s parents. She noted that students in high-achieving schools or from high-achieving families often struggle with expectations and stress, and gave tips on how to counter that pressure. THE 2021-2022 PTF PARENT UP SPEAKER SERIES will feature experts in fields relevant to the mental health and well-being of children. Here is a look at this year’s speakers:

OCTOBER 8: Dr. Lisa Damour, clinical psychologist, columnist and author of two best-selling books: Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions Into Adulthood, and Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls.

JANUARY 28: Dr. Wendy Suzuki, professor of neural science and psychology at New York University, author of Good Anxiety and Healthy Brain, Happy Life, and recently named one of 10 women changing the way we see the world by Good Housekeeping.

MARCH 18: Dr. Drew Ramsey, clinical psychologist and professor at Columbia University, co-creator of the Antidepressant Food Scale and author whose books explore the connection between mental health and nutrition.

PTF New Board Installation

The PTF celebrated a successful year amid unprecedented challenges during the 2021 New Board/Old Board Recognition. The PTF celebrated its work during the 2020-2021 school year under the leadership of outgoing president Dana Melsom, including more than $140,000 raised for the PTF Grants Enrichment program through fundraising activities. The event then looked ahead to next year with the installation of the new board, led by 2021-2022 PTF President Amy Ainsworth and presidentelect Jess Klausner.

“Thank you to this year’s PTF Executive Board and General Membership Board. Your hard work has allowed the PTF to thrive this year,” Head of School Will Moseley said. “Each of you has made what could have been a very quiet year for PTF activities into a year full of connections and programming for all parents. Your theme was community and connection, and you certainly brought this theme to life! You did not miss a beat!”