Parents’ Association

Reigniting the Wesley Spirit

Going into this year, the Parents’ Association was faced with a new set of challenges with each event. How do we bring people together in a safe way that supports our school COVID protocols, but still captures the intention and experience of each event? We found ourselves stuck in the reality of a new normal of living our lives with COVID.

Our goal for the year was to not only bring people back together physically, but reignite the Wesley spirit. By providing a diverse range of events, we hoped to get people interested and involved and remind them what makes Wesley so special... our community! And of course we wanted to bring back some good old fun and smiles on people’s faces, too.

The year of fun-filled PA events began with the return of The Wesley Family Picnic, a long standing tradition. The record breaking ticket sales proved people were ready to be reunited. Throughout the year, the Wesley spirit continued at our largest and longest-standing community events. Over 90 Dads and Dudes came together to serve up good times and good food at the Gobbler’s Feast. Even the students got into the spirit by helping us raise over $17K at this year’s Children’s Holiday Boutique.

While COVID kept us physically apart last year, it also allowed for newly envisioned events. Two events in particular were incredibly well attended and requested: Wesley’s Halloween Boos and Booze and the Drive-In Movie Night. This year, both events continued to be fan favorites for their inclusion of treats and entertainment for the whole family.

Throughout the year, parents helped us keep the fun going with a wide variety of Party Books to attend including the Longridge Pickleball Invitational, a Sweetheart Dance, the Hanukkah Menorahsaurus morning meet up, a Gingerbread House party and The Groundlings Comedy night out. It was exciting to see different people at the various events.

Over the last year, we’ve done our best to show that the challenges of COVID could be creatively overcome. When we come together, we can defeat any obstacle. When we get involved, our spirit is ignited and we’re reminded that together we’re Wesley Strong!

Marissa Seeman • Parent to Nixon (Kindergarten) & Raegan (5th Grade) parents’ association chair