The Hospitality Committee helped Park roll out the welcome mat for families and friends at Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day, Yule Festival, and May Day. Park parents graciously donated delicious baked items that were offered to all who attended these wonderful community events. Thank you Jessica Lutzger and Jaye Smith! The Library Volunteers worked with Park’s librarians to help manage the School’s fabulous book collection. Thank you Tricia Claudy and Nancy Hagens!
Springfest
Appreciation Luncheon
2015-2016 Year in Review
The Parents Independent Network (PIN) Reps kept up on the latest on information through the PIN’s webinars, live events such as one on Cultivating Character. Thank you Kimberly Ramsey, Mary Skelton Roberts, and Val Young. Springfest: The Community Day of Play we all look forward to featured old favorites and new additions such as ping pong tables, toilet bowl toss, an enhanced creative corner and a hip hop performance. Thank you Springfest chairs Alyssa Scott and Sarah Hall Weigel! Thank you Springfest Auction chairs Kate Lubin, Jodi Masdea, and Debby Robbins! Thank you Springfest Raffle chairs Elizabeth Brennan, Jen Dolins, and Deme Taleghani!
Park Apparel kept us outfitted in our old favorites and exciting new Park wares. This year’s most popular items were animal key tags, pajama pants, car magnets, and Park bracelets. Park Apparel also went online this year and is excited to expand their online presence even more next year! Thank you to Harley Creelman, Alison Horne, Dana Lewis, and Laura Wilmerding!
The Student Picture Day Coordinators kept everything flowing smoothly and organized all day, organized all the needed volunteers and updated the pictures in the lobby. Thank you Jackie Fantuzzi, Jennifer Fulton, and Shamiso Hart!
The Park Parent Editorial Board kept us informed of everything going on at Park with informative, educational, and fun articles! Thank you TC Haldi, Kate LaPine, and Stan Shaw and a warm welcome to new editor Emily Raviola!
Some other highlights include the Community Tree in the lobby and the Grade V Mural by artist Bren Bataclan incorporating student art and the immigration curriculum—if you haven’t seen it, check it out!
The Parent Roundtable and All School Evening Committee hosted Dr. Richard Weissbourd who spoke on the topic of how to raise caring, ethical, and happy children. Thank you Martha Golub, Sarah Greenhill, Hajar Logan, Peter Rempelakis, and Beth Whittaker! The committee also assisted Jorge Vega to present three well received tech talks: Parenting In a Connected Age; Simple Strategies for Storing, Editing, and Sharing Family Photos and Videos; and To Smartphone or Not to Smartphone. Thank you to Miriam Dellheim Baumel and Jorge Vega! Park also sponsored a screening of the movie Most Likely to Succeed. Thank you to Elaine Hamilton and Kimberly Formisano bringing this to Park and for hosting the follow up discussion!
It has been a pleasure and a privilege to serve as the PA President and Vice President the past two years. We look forward to supporting the next PA President, Laura Barkan, and PA Vice President, Sue Jeppson, who bring amazing dedication, vision, and energy to their roles. We wish you a wonderfully relaxing and enjoyable summer. Shannon Falkson PA President
Lisa DiAdamo PA Vice President
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