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The Wesley School “Academic Excellence & 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.

Dear Wesley Community, At Wesley, we want to prepare children for the world. Of course, that means we prepare them academically for high school and beyond. Of equal, and one might say of even greater importance, is the emotional well-being of our students. We’re happy that we were able shine a spotlight on Social and Emotional Learning at Wesley this past year. Our ability to prepare our students to meet the stresses and challenges of the world and not only survive but thrive makes us so proud.

This year, our community showed great fortitude in accepting the demands of a full construction crew on campus. The emergent new Arts and Administration building and renovated spaces will be truly transformational for Wesley, while maintaining the warm and close knit community that we cherish.

The joy that we share was evident in our Gala celebration in the spring. Our community came together to celebrate all things Wesley in the style of the roaring ’20s.

Thank you for being a part of this wonderful Wesley family.

H. John Walter III Head of School

Kevin Plunkett

Chair, Board of Trustees

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The Wesley School Board of Trustees 2015-2016 Kevin Plunkett, Chair Erin Underhill, Vice-Chair
 Tracey Pollack, Secretary John Aquino Marc Cohen, Technology Chair Nicole DeLeon Lisa Demaine, Capital Campaign Chair Mimi Gazzale Marcus Grant Brian Green Noreen Halpern Robert Ivison, Development Chair Gary Kirkpatrick Bertha Muùoz, CODI Chair David Nash Francisco Navarro Joel Ocampo Kevin Plunkett Tracey Pollack Craig Rossi, Finance Chair Erin Underhill Garen Vande Beek, Communications Task Force Chair Alain Yotnegparian, Master Planning Group Chair Mark Young Myriel Tyree, Church Delegate H. John Walter III, Head of School (non-voting member)

Development Committee 2015-2016 Robert Ivison, Chair Brendon Blincoe Marcus Grant Leah Mangum JoAnn Neil 2

“The ground beneath my feet crunched slightly as I walked. It was bright.

Sunshine in the afternoon. There was a forest surrounding a field of wildflowers. I got to a house in the clearing and went inside. The door to my bedroom was open, and I went in to look around. My toys and books were on the shelves, and my bed was neatly made so I sat for a while to rest. . .”

The fifth graders sat quietly at their desks, eyes closed, some with heads down, others with their hands clasped calmly before them. They were being led through a visualization exercise to help them learn to tap into images, feelings, and senses that are calming and stress relieving. The exercise also develops the creative areas of their minds. After their eyes opened, students were asked to recount some of the sights, sounds and scents they experienced along their short “journey”. When asked how they felt about this exercise, the first comment from our students was “Can we do this again!?”

socialemotional learning “Wesley’s social and emotional learning program allows for regular activities to help our children learn to reduce stress and navigate through their own emotions.”

We like our students to be as open to their learning experience as possible. One of the key obstacles both to learning and overall childhood happiness is stress and anxiety. Taking a test, giving an oral presentation, or even just figuring out a new math problem can all cause a degree of stress for our children. Wesley’s social and emotional learning program allows for regular activities to help our children learn to reduce stress and navigate through their own emotions.

These few minutes of regular weekly dedicated mindfulness practice help our children achieve academically without sacrificing their emotional well-being along the way.

Wesley finds itself, once again, at the forefront of education. Social-emotional, mindful, and joyous learning have been an integral part of Wesley life well before their current recognition by the broader educational community. There is always more to learn and develop, which makes the support from Annual Giving so crucial to continuing professional development for our teachers and enrichment for our students.

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spotlight Mindfulness Training at UCLA

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nnual Giving gifts helped fund a range of Professional Development for our faculty. One exciting area of training that has had an immediate and significant impact on our students’ receptiveness to learning and overall well-being is the Social and Emotional Learning workshops and classes attended by our teachers and learning specialists. An example of these professional development opportunities is the Social, Emotional Arts (SEA) program at UCLA that teaches educators to use arts to promote social, emotional and cognitive skills.

Educators learn to “take the temperature” of the classroom and modulate students’ energy through activities. They shift the behavior in a positive way, promoting a more harmonious environment for learning.

Through simple techniques and exercises, the teachers can work individually and as a whole group to either calm or energize the students, depending on the task at hand. They help kids feel safe and free from anxiety so the rest of their brain can function more effectively.

Daniel Goleman - preeminent author of such books as Working with Emotional Intelligence; Social Intelligence: the New Science of Human Relationships; and Focus: the Hidden Driver of Excellence, sums up the significance of Social and Emotional Learning: . . .helping children improve their self-awareness and confidence, manage their disturbing emotions and impulses, and increase their empathy pays off not just in improved behavior but in measurable academic achievement.

At Wesley, we value happiness in a child’s education.

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annual giving 2015-2016

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hat is the magic formula that makes Wesley a special place for our children? For Wesley to consistently go above and beyond for all of our students, the answer often starts with our Annual Giving campaign. Annual Giving allows Wesley the necessary funding to say “yes” to classroom enhancements, offer robust professional development opportunities, provide new sports teams to accommodate even more students, and expand our visual arts program to name a few. The list goes on and on.

“Annual Giving impacts all students and faculty every day in every way.”

Annual Giving is essential to the ongoing success of our school and currently makes up approximately 4% of our budget. Funds raised are primarily unrestricted and go toward the general operation of The Wesley School. Annual Giving impacts all students and faculty every day in every way. In 2015-16, our Annual Giving campaign focused on Social and Emotional Learning in an effort to give Wesley students the tools to thrive in a complex world.

In 2015-16 Wesley achieved 100% participation from our Trustees, Faculty, Staff, and Administrators and 95% from our parents.

Grandparents, alumni families, foundations, corporate matching gifts and friends of Wesley made up the remaining total contribution of $339,000. Thanks to the generosity of our community, Wesley was able to increase our total giving by 13%, enhance our programming, and enriching the experience for all our students.

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Wesley Leadership Circle Up to $10,000 and above

California Community Foundation William H. Hannon Foundation

Wesley Champions Up to $5,000

Sam Donnelly and Alex Banner Lauren and Brendon Blincoe Laura and Christopher Camarella Geena and Scott Cooper Nancy and Mark Daniels Melanie and Thomas Elliott Marisa Frank Jennifer and Adam Gershon Jo and David L. Greenberg Antonette Hilata Tina and David Hookom Gillian McCarthy and Robert Ivison Elaine and Rich Johns The Kirkpatrick Family Gina Girolamo and Kerry Lyne The Macciello Family Arlene Kehela and Gary Mar Terrie and Manny Marroquin Eileen and Michael Mercolino Beth and Eric Miller Noreen Halpern and Kevin Murphy Caterina and Victor Nelli Kirsten and Michael Nielsen Jennifer and Kevin Plunkett Tara and Craig Rossi Aimee and Steven Schwimmer Nanor and George Tenekjian Brett and Erin Underhill David Yashar

Wesley Pride Up to $2,500

Susanna Vettori and Steven Abraham Gemma and Greg Baker Mariellen and Peter Bergman Jill and Oliver Bokelberg The Capital Group Companies Juli and Morgan T. Cavanaugh Frida Munoz and Julio C Chavez Jr. Amy and Marc Cohen Angela and Christopher Ebbott The Favre Family First United Methodist Church Julie and Jonathan Fisher Jenna and Galen Gering J’Vaughn and Marcus Grant Katie and James Griffiths Ana Valeria and James S. Harris Nicole A. DeLeon and Jason Hoover Tracey and Robert Humphreys The Janklow-Stein Family Kim Kralj and Dee Johnson Glenn Kennel The Komisar Family Ellen and Roy Laughlin Helena and James Liu Leah and Jonathan Mangum Kim and Maximilian Martini Eve Melikian Inga and Michael Mendelsohn Merrill Lynch Laura and David L. Nash Louise and Jonathan Norman Maureen and Joel Ocampo Allison and Timothy Omundson Wade Davis and Constantine Patarias Susan and Michael Pierce Kristen and James Pratt Naomi and Jason Priestley Rossi Family Foundation Barby and David Stokols Jill and Jack Thomas The Turcotte Family Elizabeth and Will Weston Alexandrea and Kent Young Esq. Jun Li and Jeffrey Zhou

Wesley Lions Up to $1,500

Anonymous (3) Mary Ann Dickerson and Prem K. Akkaraju George Alcantar Barbara Anderson Catherine and John Aquino Ramsey Avery and Scott Ault Jennifer and Stewart H. Bailey Steven O’Neill and Dennis Ballard Garet and Trey Batchelor Alla and Boris Bystritsky Gia Trasatti and Eric Christensen Dan, Candice, and Jed Cohen Fran de Leon & Colin Cox Erick Delgado Lisa and Kent Demaine Kelly and Steve Demko Verena and Russell Denove Victoria and Paolo Dorigo Katja and Matthias Emcke Alison Hirsch and Glenn Ficarra Jennifer Jacobs and Hector Flores Carla and Mark Frauenfelder Beth and David Fulton Claire and Doron Gal Peter Phillips and Michael Gardner Mimi and Bob M. Gazzale Laura and James Goldman Gonzales Family Megan and Brian Green Alicia and Tim Griffin Jenny and Christopher Hollier Nancy and Mosa Kaleel The Kater Family Sona and Gary Kevorkian Kelly and Gary Kirston Louisa Santarelli and David Koplan Jamie and Alexander Koustas

Tina and Paul Lasaine Christine and Jung Lim Jesse Lutz and Guillermo Lozano The Mackenzie Family The Miner Family JoAnn and Doug Neil Kimberly Newton The Niemanns Angela and Eric Niemeyer Maleeza and Lanre Orilonise Daniela and Matthew Osborn Michelle and Sanjay Pandit Cheryl and John Perry Ronnie and Pat Puccinelli Julie Radlovic Emily and Kent Rees Anja and Bernd Riggers James M. Rosser Susan and David Rubenstein Michelle and Daniel Sacchetto Saenz Family Laura and Doug Savant Neysa and Kyle Siefert Trisha Singletary Lee and Danny Siwek Sony Pictures Monica Stewart and Rob Starnes Brittany Berg and Mason Tamacas Laura and David Thompson Laurel and David Thompson The Thune Family Sharon Nemec and Jeff Tom Sharlyn and Garen Vande Beek Deb and Peter Vaughan Verizon Foundation Stephen Phillips and H. John Walter III Claudine and Alain Yotnegparian Susan and Mark Young

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Wesley Friends Up to $500

Anonymous (6) Richard Albazi Michelle Allegra Silva and Arthur Arejian Molly Arevalo Catherine and Christian Arming Ashley and Matthew Armstrong The Arons Family Ruth and Bert Arons Mohsen Baharvand Luwalhati and Joseph Baiden Jocelyn Baker Jennee Baugham Sahar and Hooman Bayat Joanna and Thomas Beacom Bernie Becerra Dena and John D. Beck Jodie and Jamie Belz Mollie and Rob Benedict Raf and Roxanne Berardinelli Georgia Newburn and Anne Berg Joan Berlly Heather and Yancy Berry Timi and Bill Birch BNY Mellon Melissa Ripp and Sheldon Brigman Bettina Godi and Richard Buckley Rachel and Andrew Campanella Sandy and Joseph Campanella Collette and Michael Canepa Ada and Sean Carrick Juan Carrillo Nicole and Joe Castañeda Jr. Laura Cespedes Charles Schwab Cory Chew and Ricardo Chavez Michael Chaykowsky Kathleen and Roger Christensen Laura Claus Sharon and Joseph Cocita Myrna and Dan Coen 10

Jean and Ralph Cooper Marion and Louis Costanza Wanda and Harry Coutee Jr. Michael Daniels Anina M. Denove ’06 Sabrina and Robert Doherty Cathy Doré Katey Dosaj Lindsey and Shane Drasin Sheryl Eaton Shell Hecht-Edwards and Brian Edwards George Eleftheriades Experian Anat Fernandes David Forest Bailee DesRocher and Mike Funt Jessica and Daniel Fuselier Kenny Alas and Samuel Gallegos Jr. Paul Gantt Carol and Jerry Garrett Barbara Goelman Google Alec Gores Ryan Graber Ruth and Michael Gralla Adam Green Yolanda and Jason Grutter Dania and Roman Guaderrama Paulette Haban Ben & Jered Geist, Jordana Halpern Sandi and Stephen Hampar Brian Harris Janet and Nevin Harrison Elizabeth and Stephen Heneveld Stacey and Gene Hernandez Joel Hernandez The Herwick Family Jermelia and Reginald Holling Erin and Jason Hollis Christel and Lynn Holmes Jeb Horton Draven Godwin and Billy Howerdel Georgiann Huff-Wilson Joomee and Maurice J. Irvin Ruth Jacobson

Vicki and Mark Johnson Charles Kaitz Maisha Key Tiffany Kimball Rebecca L. Kitt Holly Daniels and David Kneip Susan Gakwavu and Steven Kwizera Beth Leedham Irene and Michael P. Levin Jie Li Melissa Lowell Patricia Malik Sam Malik Carol and Dan Martson Carol Massie Lynn and Eddie McClintock Mary and Kim McGregor Courteney Merritt Christa Miller Kristin and Travis Miller Mateusz Mioduchowski Rachel and Phillip Mottaz Bertha Munoz and Carlos Aguilar Mario Munoz Tennille and Mike Murphy Amber and Kelsey Myers Yvette and Francisco Navarro Joanne and Theodore Neil Network for Good Clare O’Callaghan Christine and Edward O’Flaherty Nancy and Neil Okamoto Rosemary Alcantar and John Oliveros Sue Paradise Nidia and Fredy Perez Melinda and Steve Pierson Tracey Pollack Tina Pournazarian Diane Pullano Joanne Raksin Robyn Reynolds Emily Rich Leiah and Andrew Robbins Phil Meyer and Kenneth Robins Nailah Robinson

Hannah Rodner Donna and Steve Rosen Carol Rothman Ronald Saltman Monique and Michael Schiff John Moser and Pamela Shafer-Moser Laurel Silver Clare and Stephen Sims Jean and Timothy Skillman Nancy Starnes Jessica and Sylvester Stewart Jr. Vicky and Guy Strickland

Beth Eras and David Swift Laurel and Chad Tew Amita Shenoy and Ravi Tharani Samantha and Grant Thompson Karen and Mario Thompson Jr. Lindsey and Richard M. Thune Linde Thurman Donald Trasatti Ariana and Connor Trinneer Myriel and Jim Tyree Tom Vance Melinda and Mauricio Vazquez

Carrie and Paolo Velasco The Walt Disney Company Susanna and David Watson Wesley School Alumni Association Bill Weston Katie and Robert A. Wilson Jr. Timathea and Lyle Workman Tania and Cesar Yanez Hilda and Maurice Yotnegparian May-Lin and Roger Yuen Wendy and Brad Zacuto Daniel Serna Ruiz and Jordan Zehner

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Parents’ Association 2015-2016

Committee Chairs

Kirsten Nielsen, Chair Monique Schiff, Vice Chair Laura Nash, Room Parent Liaison Gia Trasatti, Treasurer Arlene Kehela, Recording Secretary Jessica New, Corresponding Secretary

Blood Drive CODI Community Day Community Service

MS Dances (Fall) MS Dances (Winter) MS Dances (Spring) Family Day Picnic Food Pantry Generations’ Day Gobblers’ Feast Gobbler Game Holiday Decorating Halloween Decorating Holiday Boutique Wreaths Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting Holiday Child Care Holiday Food Coordinator Hot Lunch Library Pride Service Learning Shop Wesley Singing Santas Teacher Appreciation Uniform Recycle Wesley Palooza Art Jog-a-Thon Gala Gala Decorations Gala Auction New Parent Liaison Grades K-5 New Parent Liaison Grades 6-8

Rebeccah Bush, Gary Kirkpatrick Bertha A. Munoz Laura J. Becker Deb Vaughan & Mason Vaughan Laura Nash & Katie Nash Leah Mangum & Chase Mangum Draven Godwin, Billy Howerdel Caterina Nelli Tiffany Kimball, Leah Mangum Myrna Coen, Amy Cohen Laura Nash, Jessica Stewart Maureen Ocampo, Julie Fisher Eric Christensen, Joel Ocampo Josh Filan, Sylvester Stewart Justin Herwick, Andrea Ricci Grady Gonzales, Deborah Kirby-Gonzales Collette Canepa, Beth Fulton, Tina Hookom, Jill Whelan Dania Guaderrama JoAnn Neil, Jessica Stewart, Sylvester Stewart Rachel Mottaz Homa Filan Susan Favre Melanie Elliott, Emily M. Rees Carol Martson Draven Godwin, Justin Herwick Claudine Yotnegparian David Doré Terrie Marroquin, Tara Rossi, Claudine Yotnegparian Maleeza Orilonise, Deb Vaughan Jessica Stewart Trisha Singletary Justin Herwick Beth Fulton, Jill Whelan Ally Arons Louise Norman Aimee Schwimmer Geena Cooper

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Anonymous Bertha Munoz and Carlos Aguilar Mary Ann Dickerson and Prem K. Akkaraju Gemma and Greg Baker Sahar and Hooman Bayat Laura and Christopher Camarella Juli and Morgan Cavanaugh Sabrina and Robert Doherty Melanie and Thomas Elliott Peter Phillips and Michael Gardner Jennifer and Adam Gershon Jo and David Greenberg Touriya Haoud Ana Valeria and James Harris Tina and David Hookom The Kirkpatrick Family Kelly and Gary Kirston Jamie and Alexander Koustas Susan Gakwavu and Steven Kwizera Mario Munoz Rosemary Alcantar and John Oliveros Daniela and Matthew Osborn Kristen and James Pratt Naomi and Jason Priestley Jocelyn and Ralph Saenz Jennifer Santacruz Emily and Kent Rees Aimee and Steven Schwimmer Samantha and Grant Thompson The Thune Family Greg Vaughan

Catherine and John Aquino Jocelyn Baker Dena and John Beck Raf and Roxanne Berardinelli Lauren and Brendon Blincoe Bettina Godi and Richard Buckley Dan, Candice, and Jed Cohen Claire and Doron Gal Jenna and Galen Gering The Herwick Family Antonette Hilata Joomee and Maurice Irvin The Janklow-Stein Family The Kirkpatrick Family Christine and Jung Lim Mackenzie Family Michael Matzdorff Eve Melikian John Melikian Rachel and Phillip Mottaz Kirsten and Michael Nielsen Angela and Eric Niemeyer Maleeza and Lanre Orilonise Nidia and Fredy Perez Michelle and Daniel Sacchetto Monique and Michael Schiff Kyle and Neysa Siefert Jean and Timothy Skillman Brittany Berg and Mason Tamacas Amita Shenoy and Ravi Tharani Jill and Jack Thomas Erin and Brett Underhill Melinda and Mauricio Vazquez Carrie and Paolo Velasco The Walters Family David Yashar

Sam Donnelly and Alex Banner Garet and Trey Batchelor Heather and Yancy Berry Laura and Christopher Camarella Cory Chew and Ricardo Chavez Myrna and Dan Coen Kelly and Steve Demko Sabrina and Robert Doherty Jessica and Daniel Fuselier Dania and Roman Guaderrama Jenny and Christopher Hollier Gillian McCarthy and Robert Ivison Susan Gakwavu and Steven Kwizera Noreen Halpern and Kevin Murphy Christine and Edward O’Flaherty Kristen and James Pratt The Turcotte Family Deb and Peter Vaughan Tania and Cesar Yanez Alexandrea and Kent Young

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Anonymous Steven O’Neill and Dennis Ballard Jill and Oliver Bokelberg Collette and Michael Canepa Nicole and Joe Castañeda Amy and Marc Cohen Geena and Scott Cooper Nicole DeLeon and Jason Hoover Sheryl Eaton Angela and Christopher Ebbott Beth and David Fulton Jaana Gantt Paul Gantt Jenna and Galen Gering J’Vaughn and Marcus Grant Touriya Haoud Antonette Hilata Erin and Jason Hollis Tina and David Hookom The Komisar Family Helena and James Liu Lynn and Eddie McClintock John Melikian and Eve Melikian Bertha Munoz and Carlos Aguilar Naomi and Jason Priestley The Robbins Family Saenz Family Monique and Michael Schiff Aimee and Steven Schwimmer Monica Stewart and Rob Starnes Laurel and David Thompson Erin and Brett Underhill Greg Vaughan David Yashar

Anonymous Susanna Vettori and Steven Abraham George Alcantar Michael Chaykowsky Gia Trasatti and Eric Christensen Cathy Doré David Doré Julie and Jonathan Fisher Katie and James Griffiths Dania and Roman Guaderrama Jermelia and Reginald Holling Sona Kazazian and Gary Kevorkian Louisa Santarelli and David Koplan Leah and Jonathan Mangum Kim and Maximilian Martini Lynn and Eddie McClintock Kimberly Newton Kirsten and Michael Nielsen Louise and Jonathan Norman Maureen and Joel Ocampo Maleeza and Lanre Orilonise Jennifer and Kevin Plunkett Tara and Craig Rossi Jessica and Sylvester Stewart Karen and Mario Thompson Ariana and Connor Trinneer The Turcotte Family Melinda and Mauricio Vazquez Carrie and Paolo Velasco Jill Whelan Katie and Robert Wilson

The Arons Family Frida Munoz and Julio C Chavez Jr. Amy and Marc Cohen Wanda and Harry Coutee Lisa and Kent Demaine Marisa Frank Kenny Alas and Samuel Gallegos Jr. Mimi and Bob Gazzale Laura and James Goldman Gonzales Family Tracey and Robert Humphreys Gillian McCarthy and Robert Ivison Vicki and Mark Johnson Gina Girolamo and Kerry Lyne The Macciello Family Eileen and Michael Mercolino Beth and Eric Miller Nancy and Neil Okamoto Michelle and Sanjay Pandit Susan and Michael Pierce Julie Radlovic Emily & Kent Rees Laura and Doug Savant Clare and Stephen Sims Beth Eras and David Swift Nanor and George Tenekjian Karen and Mario Thompson Laurel and David Thompson Claudine and Alain Yotnegparian

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Catherine and Christian Arming Luwalhati and Joseph Baiden Mollie and Rob Benedict Melissa Ripp and Sheldon Brigman Jean and Ralph Cooper Denise Cordero Angela and Christopher Ebbott Katja and Matthias Emcke The Favre Family Alicia and Tim Griffin Joel Hernandez Jeb Horton Draven Godwin and Billy Howerdel The Kater Family Glenn Kennel Beth Leedham Jie Li Helena and James Liu Jesse Lutz and Guillermo Lozano Leah and Jonathan Mangum Terrie and Manny Marroquin The Niemanns Louise and Jonathan Norman Susan and Michael Pierce Tracey Pollack Sarah Priestnall Robyn Reynolds Anja and Bernd Riggers Tara and Craig Rossi Laura and David Thompson Sharon Nemec and Jeff Tom

Anonymous (2) The Arons Family Jennifer and Stewart Bailey Joanna and Thomas Beacom Stacey Mckenzie and Bobby Bowman Myrna and Dan Coen Geena and Scott Cooper Fran de Leon & Colin Cox Nancy and Mark Daniels Michael Daniels Cathy Doré David Doré Victoria and Paolo Dorigo Kristin Ellingson Alison Hirsch and Glenn Ficarra Jennifer Jacobs and Hector Flores Marisa Frank Carla and Mark Frauenfelder Adam Green Tracey and Robert Humphreys Elaine and Rich Johns Kim Kralj and Dee Johnson Tiffany Kimball Rebecca Kitt Holly Daniels and David Kneip Arlene Kehela and Gary Mar Inga and Michael Mendelsohn Kristin and Travis Miller The Miner Family Laura and David Nash JoAnn and Doug Neil Caterina and Victor Nelli Wade Davis and Constantine Patarias Cheryl and John Perry Melinda and Steve Pierson Jennifer and Kevin Plunkett Elizabeth and Will Weston Timathea and Lyle Workman Susan and Mark Young

Anonymous (2) Silva and Arthur Arejian Ramsey Avery and Scott Ault Alla and Boris Bystritsky Susanna and David Campbell-Watson Ada and Sean Carrick Shell Hecht‑Edwards and Brian Edwards Kenny Alas and Sam Gallegos Laura and James Goldman Megan and Brian Green Paulette Haban Ruth Jacobson Tina and Paul Lasaine Ellen and Roy Laughlin Jun Li and Jeffrey Zhou Kim and Maximilian Martini Courteney Merritt Tennille and Mike Murphy Allison and Timothy Omundson Julie Radlovic Susan and David Rubenstein Barby and David Stokols Deb and Peter Vaughan

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Board Members Bertha Munoz and Carlos Aguilar Catherine and John Aquino Amy and Marc Cohen Lisa and Kent Demaine Mimi and Bob M. Gazzale Megan and Brian Green Nicole A. DeLeon and Jason Hoover Gillian McCarthy and Robert Ivison Nancy and Mosa Kaleel (Former) The Kirkpatrick Family Noreen Halpern and Kevin Murphy Laura and David L. Nash Yvette and Francisco Navarro Maureen and Joel Ocampo Jennifer and Kevin Plunkett Tracey Pollack Tara and Craig Rossi Myriel and Jim Tyree Brett and Erin Underhill Sharlyn and Garen Vande Beek Claudine and Alain Yotnegparian Susan and Mark Young

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Ruth and Bert Arons Georgia Newburn and Anne Berg Joan Berlly Kathleen and Roger Christensen Marion and Louis Costanza Carol and Jerry Garrett Ruth and Michael Gralla Ben & Jered Geist, Jordana Halpern Janice and Robert Herwick Christel and Lynn Holmes Linda and Mort Janklow Patricia Malik Sam Malik Carol Massie Christa Miller (Alumni Grandparent) Joanne and Theodore Neil Joanne Raksin Emily Rich Nancy Starnes Lindsey and Richard M. Thune Donald Trasatti Bill Weston Hilda and Maurice Yotnegparian

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Faculty & Staff

Anonymous Barbara Anderson Mohsen Baharvand Mariellen and Peter Bergman Susanna and David Campbell-Watson Verena and Russell Denove Sheryl Eaton Katja and Matthias Emcke Beth and David Fulton Sandi and Stephen Hampar Brian Harris Janet and Nevin Harrison Ruth Jacobson Elaine and Rich Johns The Kater Family Yvette and Francisco Navarro JoAnn and Doug Neil The Niemanns Sue Paradise Nidia and Fredy Perez Julie Radlovic Leiah and Andrew Robbins Ronald Saltman Clare and Stephen Sims Nanor and George Tenekjian Laurel and Chad Tew Sharon Nemec and Jeff Tom Sharlyn and Garen Vande Beek

Richard Albazi Michelle Allegra Barbara Anderson Molly Arevalo Mohsen Baharvand Jennee Baugham Bernie Becerra Jodie and Jamie Belz Rachel and Andrew Campanella Sandy and Joseph Campanella Juan Carrillo Laura Cespedes Laura Claus Sharon and Joseph Cocita Erick Delgado Anina M. Denove ‘06 Verena and Russell Denove Lindsey and Shane Drasin George Eleftheriades Anat Fernandes David Forest Bailee DesRocher and Mike Funt Barbara Goelman Ryan Graber Brian Harris Elizabeth and Stephen Heneveld Stacey and Gene Hernandez Joel Hernandez

Founders

Corporations, Foundations, Organizations

Barbara Anderson Mariellen and Peter Bergman Verena and Russell Denove Laurel and Chad Tew

BNY Mellon California Community Foundation Capital Group Charles Schwab Experian First United Methodist Church Google Inc Janklow Foundation Merrill Lynch

Friends of Wesley

Georgiann Huff-Wilson Charles Kaitz Maisha Key Melissa Lowell Carol and Dan Martson Mary and Kim McGregor Mateusz Mioduchowski Pamela Shafer Moser Rachel and Phillip Mottaz Amber and Kelsey Myers JoAnn and Doug Neil Clare O’Callaghan Sue Paradise Tina Pournazarian Ronnie and Pat Puccinelli Diane Pullano Nailah Robinson Hannah Rodner Donna and Steve Rosen Carol Rothman Laurel Silver Trisha Singletary Lee and Danny Siwek Tom Vance Melinda and Mauricio Vazquez Stephen Phillips and H. John Walter III Wendy and Brad Zacuto Daniel Serna Ruiz and Jordan Zehner

Network for Good Rossi Family Foundation Select Equity Group Foundation Sony Pictures The Walt Disney Company Verizon Foundation Wesley School Alumni Association William H. Hannon Foundation

Anonymous Alec Gores James M. Rosser

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his year’s Annual Giving donor spotlight focuses on easily our most dedicated donor: the Wesley faculty. Year after year, we get 100% participation from the faculty and staff in the Annual Giving campaign. While one might look at that statistic and think “sure, it makes sense that the employees contribute” it is important to consider what that number actually means.

It means that every full-time Wesley employee, from teachers, to office staff, to maintenance, feels so strongly about the Wesley community that they are willing to contribute back to it.

In fact, the average amount given by a Wesley staff person is 30% higher than the average for peer schools in Southern California and 50% above the national average for elementary schools.

Trisha Singletary, Art Teacher and Director of Diversity, has donated generously to Annual Giving year after year.

Ms. Singletary noted that she takes a little out of her paycheck every month so she barely even notices it. By the end of the school year, her “little bits” really add up. She says that donating to Annual Giving makes her feel great since she knows that it is going towards the children who she cares for so deeply and she can have an impact that could last the rest of their lives. “I could spend this money on a big night out, but when I give to Wesley I know it is a good place for that money to go. I’m lucky since I get to teach the children year over year and really get to know them. I love all their different personalities and how much they enrich my life. As adults, we tend to over-think things and our approach gets overly complicated. Children have such a fresh and straightforward way of thinking. They help us break down our cluttered perceptions and see more clearly. When I give to Wesley, I think about the children that my gift supports, maybe by helping to cover tuition for someone who couldn’t afford it otherwise, or by providing extra support to cover all the different needs of our children.I came from public school, so I can really see the benefit of the smaller classes and smaller community that Wesley provides. It’s the type of school I would’ve liked to go to.”

Moreover, our faculty always embraces the Annual Giving theme and gives us so many excellent ideas of how to expand and enact it. This year, Carol Martson, the Wesley Pride coordinator, took the theme of Social and Emotional learning and ran with it, enhancing the program, which includes mindfulness exercises and the immensely popular “Character Corner” where she and other faculty and guests use stories to provide social and emotional education.

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his year, the Wesley community was able to witness the construction of the stunning first phase of the campus expansion. Thanks to funding from our Phase 1 Capital Campaign, a beautiful new Arts and Administration building rose up before our eyes. Within its brick walls (which blend Wesley’s classic style with contemporary architecture) you will find a comfortable reception area, the new offices of the Wesley administration, a faculty workroom that encourages cross-grade collaboration, the middle school history and English classrooms, and a state-of-the-art multimedia art studio.

As of June 30, 2016, we raised $2.9 million of the $4.1 million goal. The over 200 gifts include full participation from the Board of Trustees, generous support from current families, and a large number of gifts from alumni families. We are incredibly grateful to these donors for their leadership in building a bright future for Wesley.

“This critical new construction will support the modest expansion of our community...”

Capital Campaign Committee 2015-2016 John Aquino Lisa Demaine David Greenberg Gary Kirkpatrick Kevin Plunkett Erin Underhill

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Visionary Circle $500,000+ Anonymous

Inspiration Circle $250,000+ Megan and Brian Green Patsy and Will Mackenzie

Innovation Circle $100,000+ Lucienne Hoffman The Kirkpatrick Family Karla and Toby MacCary Jennifer and Kevin Plunkett

Creativity Circle $50,000+ The Ivison Family Caterina and Victor Nelli Natacha J. Rafalski Emily and Kent Rees

Imagination Circle $25,000.00+ Ahmanson Foundation Catherine and John Aquino The Arons Family Mariellen and Peter Bergman Lauren and Brendon Blincoe Amy and Marc Cohen Sabrina and Robert Doherty David and Tina Hookom Nancy and Mosa Kaleel Noreen Halpern and Kevin Murphy JoAnn and Doug Neil Naomi and Jason B. Priestley Tara and Craig Rossi The Thune Family David Yashar

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All Donors

Anonymous Susanna Vettori and Steven Abraham Bertha Munoz and Carlos Aguilar Ahmanson Foundation Catherine and John Aquino The Arons Family Ramsey Avery and Scott Ault Steven O’Neill and Dennis Ballard Garet and Trey Batchelor Raf and Roxanne Berardinelli Michele and Harvey M. Berg Mariellen and Peter Bergman Liberty Darvin and Heemanshu M. Bhagat Lauren and Brendon Blincoe Shea and Brian Bowen-Smith Laura and Christopher Camarella Juli and Morgan T. Cavanaugh Lisa and Daniel Cerone Cory Chew and Ricardo Chavez Becky and Michael Chiarodit Gia Trasatti and Eric Christensen Sharon and Joseph Cocita Amy and Marc Cohen Jean and Ralph Cooper Yonda Davis Lisa and Kent Demaine Sabrina and Robert Doherty Victoria and Paolo Dorigo Karyl and Lyle Engbarth Alison Hirsch and Glenn Ficarra Julie and Jonathan Fisher

Beth and David Fulton Bailee DesRocher and Mike Funt Mimi and Bob M. Gazzale Jennifer and Adam Gershon Adam Green Megan and Brian Green Jo and David L. Greenberg Elizabeth and Stephen Heneveld Lucienne Hoffman David and Tina Hookom Nicole A. DeLeon and Jason Hoover Tracey and Robert Humphreys John C. Iacovelli Betty and Don Ivison Gillian McCarthy and Robert Ivison Janklow Foundation Nancy and Mosa Kaleel Rich and Al Kennedy The Kirkpatrick Family Kelly and Gary Kirston The Komisar Family Elvira and Dmitry Kudryashov Ellen and Roy Laughlin Christine and Jung Lim Jesse Lutz and Guillermo Lozano Gina Girolamo and Kerry Lyne Karla and Toby MacCary Patsy and Will Mackenzie Leah and Jonathan Mangum Marc Jacobs International LLC James Marsden Rosemary and David McNutt Inga and Michael Mendelsohn Courteney Merritt

Brick Campaign

This year marked the beginning of Wesley’s first Brick Campaign. It was an amazing success, attracting donors to the Capital Campaign from across the Wesley community. Current families, alumni, relatives, friends, and staff all have their names and messages engraved in the new main entrance walkway. We are so proud that so many members of the Wesley family want to be a part of the campus for years to come.

Beth and Eric Miller The Miner Family Rachel and Phillip Mottaz Noreen Halpern and Kevin Murphy Beth and Alec Myers Laura and David L. Nash Yvette and Francisco Navarro JoAnn and Doug Neil Caterina and Victor Nelli Kimberly Newton Kirsten and Michael Nielsen Louise and Jonathan Norman Maureen and Joel Ocampo Daniela and Matt Osborn Wade Davis and Constantine Patarias Jennifer and Kevin Plunkett Tracey Pollack Naomi and Jason B. Priestley Ronnie and Pat Puccinelli Julie Radlovic Natacha J. Rafalski Emily and Kent Rees Anja and Bernd Riggers Tara and Craig Rossi Michelle and Daniel Sacchetto Ann and John Schouweiler Aimee and Steven Schwimmer Daisy and M. Scott Shepard Kyle and Neysa Siefert Anissa and Tim Siegel Monica Stewart and Rob Starnes Nanor and George Tenekjian Jill and Jack Thomas The Thune Family Sharon Nemec and Jeff Tom Marika and Kyriacos S. Tsircou The Turcotte Family Myriel and Jim Tyree Erin and Brett Underhill Sharlyn and Garen Vande Beek Stephen Phillips and H. John Walter III The Walters Family Wesley School Alumni Association Timathea and Lyle Workman David Yashar Claudine and Alain Yotnegparian Susan and Mark Young Wendy and Brad Zacuto

capital campaign d on or s p otl i g h t

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he single largest donation to Wesley School’s Phase 1 Capital Campaign was from an anonymous donor.

Since that initial anonymous gift, we have had several more anonymous donations to our campaign. What does this say about the Wesley community? We are a truly philanthropic gathering of families.

Philanthropy, or “love of mankind”, resonates with the values that we hold in our community. We care for one another - to the point that many of our most significant Capital Campaign gifts have come from Alumni and Middle School families who wouldn’t personally benefit from the capital expansion. Thank you to all who have made it possible to move forward with our campus improvements to provide enhanced opportunities for our students well into the future.

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Wesley sure knows how to enjoy a great party!

Three hundred lively guests, decked out in fabulous 1920s fashions, gathered at The Edison—a swanky downtown nightclub.

Delicious food and drinks, and amazing dancing, music, shopping, and aerialist performances filled this magical evening.

We raised a net total of over $100,000 at the Gala, which includes $30,000 donated by guests who raised their paddles in support of our new Art Studio and expanded art program.

Thanks to Beth Fulton and Jill Whelan for creating an incredible event for our Wesley community.

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2016 Gala Sponsors Mary Ann Dickerson and Prem K. Akkaraju Catherine and John Aquino Silva and Arthur Arejian Ramsey Avery and Scott Ault Joanna and Thomas Beacom Bobby Bowman Frida Munoz and Julio C Chavez Jr. Cory Chew and Ricardo Chavez Patricia and James Crandall Verena and Russell Denove Alison Hirsch and Glenn Ficarra Claire and Doron Gal Susie and Todd Gerstenberger Tracey and Robert Humphreys Ruth Jacobson Janklow Foundation Sona Kazazian and Gary Kevorkian David Kohn The Komisar Family Kim Kralj and Dee Johnson Lisa Linde Marsden Gina Girolamo and Kerry Lyne Terrie and Manny Marroquin Rosemary and David AMcNutt Beth and Eric Miller JoAnn and Doug Neil Caterina and Victor Nelli Louise and Jonathan Norman Maureen and Joel Ocampo Allison and Timothy Omundson Wade Davis and Constantine Patarias Cheryl and John Perry Tara and Craig Rossi Aimee and Steven Schwimmer Monica Stewart and Rob Starnes Barby and David Stokols Jill and Jack Thomas The Thune Family Elizabeth and Will Weston

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2016 Jog-a-thon Sponsors Susanna Vettori and Steven Abraham Mary Ann Dickerson a nd Prem K. Akkaraju George Alcantar Rosemary Alcantar Bryan Andrews Catherine and John Aquino The Arons Family Griffin Arons Hudson Arons Lance Avery Gemma and Greg Baker Jackie Baker James Barr Anne Barrett Mandy Barrett Sahar and Hooman Bayat Dena and John D. Beck Mollie and Rob Benedict Raf and Roxanne Berardinelli Michele and Harvey M. Berg Lauren and Brendon Blincoe Jill and Oliver Bokelberg Ace Buckley Joan Buckley

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Bettina Godi and Richard Buckley Gail and Newman Bush Lois and Ron Butler Laura and Christopher Camarella Collette and Michael M. Canepa Juli and Morgan T. Cavanaugh Frida Munoz and Julio C Chavez Jr. Cory Chew and Ricardo Chavez Gia Trasatti and Eric Christensen Myrna and Dan Coen Dan, Candice, and Jed Cohen Geena and Scott Cooper Wanda and Harry Coutee Jr. Linda Cunio-Morganstein Liane W. Cunio-Rockmael Michael Daniels Paulette and Michael Davis Lisa and Kent Demaine Toni Demaine Maryam and Windsor Demaine Bob Doherty Sabrina and Robert Doherty Megan Edwards Anne and James Elliott Melanie and Thomas Elliott Ellen and Jeffrey M. Engel The Favre Family Julie and Jonathan Fisher Cedric G. Foster Erin and Ellen Frank Carla and Mark Frauenfelder Beth and David Fulton

Claire and Doron Gal Charles Gardner Peter Phillips and Michael Gardner Mimi and Bob M. Gazzale Jennifer and Adam Gershon Gonzales Family J’Vaughn and Marcus Grant Andrew Gregg Katie and James Griffiths Charles Grobe Valeria and James S. Harris Anne Hermann Lynne Clumeck and Robert Hermann Anne Herwick Joy Herwick Patty Herwick Janice and Robert Herwick Jenny and Christopher Hollier Jermelia and Reginald D. Holling Erin and Jason Hollis Lisbeth and Jonathan Hook Nicole DeLeon and Jason Hoover Jeb Horton Christian Draven Godwin and William Howerdel Joomee and Maurice J. Irvin Gillian McCarthy and Robert Ivison Vicki and Mark Johnson Kathryn Cowsert and Jeff Jonas The Kater Family

Glenn Kennel Betty Anne Kirkpatrick The Kirkpatrick Family Kelly and Gary Kirston The Komisar Family Cheng Koo Louisa Santarelli and David Koplan Jamie and Alexander Koustas Brian Kramer Tina and Paul Lasaine Beth Leedham Molly and Matthew Leonetti Dylan and Owen Levine Christine and Jung Lim Lisa Linde Marsden Emma Lipovetsky Vladimir Lipovetsky Helena and James Liu Gina Girolamo and Kerry Lyne The Macciello Family The Mackenzie Family Patsy and Will Mackenzie Leah and Jonathan Mangum Arlene Kehela and Gary Mar Kim and Maximilian Martini Valarie McCabe John McCarthy Robert E. McCarthy Gwyn McColl Marcia and Richard McLean Rosemary and David McNutt Eileen and Michael Mercolino

Stacy and Matthew Michalski Sue and Ray Michalski Therese Michalski Beth and Eric Miller Rachel and Phillip Mottaz Janet and Ted Mottaz Noreen Halpern and Kevin Murphy Bertha Munoz and Carlos Aguilar JoAnn and Doug Neil Caterina and Victor Nelli Kirsten and Michael Nielsen Maureen and Joel Ocampo Christine and Edward O’Flaherty Nancy and Neil Okamoto Edward Oliveros Rosemary Alcantar and John Oliveros Daniela and Matt Osborn Michelle and Sanjay Pandit Wade Davis and Constantine Patarias Nidia and Fredy Perez Dawn Perry Jason and Michelle Peterson Susan and Michael Pierce Michael Pollack Emily and Kent Rees Linda and Kenneth Rees Eva Reifschneider Karen Reifschneider Robyn Reynolds Marife Richard Leiah and Andrew Robbins Marian Robbins Tara and Craig Rossi

Susan and David Rubenstein Saenz Family Laura and Doug Savant Monique and Michael Schiff Aimee and Steven Schwimmer Sharon and Chris Serowski Akila Shenoy Maya and Anil H. Shenoy Clare and Stephen Sims Monica Stewart and Rob Starnes Barby and David Stokols Nanor and George Tenekjian Sheri and Manju Tharani Amita Shenoy and Ravi Tharani Jill and Jack Thomas Laura and David Thompson Karen and Mario Thompson Jr. Tiffany Thompson Ariana and Connor Trinneer Megan Trinneer Judith and Michael Trinneer The Turcotte Family Madeline Vallejo Carrie and Paolo Velasco Nicole and David Wagg Emily and Joe Webel Phuong and Tim Wolkiewicz Timathea and Lyle Workman Alexandrea and Kent Young Esq. Susan and Mark Young Susan and Fred Zeagler

gifts made in honor of...

Anina M. Denove Anthony Denove Verena A Denove Matthew Hampar Samantha Hampar Ella Kitt

gifts made in memory of...

Pablo N. Haban

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financial report revenue

2015-2016

revenue

Tuition & Fees Auxiliary & Other Programs Fundraising & Special Events Parents’ Association Investment Income total revenue & unrestricted

Capital Campaign Endowment total restricted support total revenue

support

$ 7,101,503 460,212 468,080 81,081 32,553 $ 8,143,429 $ 298,040 15,000 $ 313,040 $8,456,469

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Salaries & Benefits Program Financial Aid General/Management Auxiliary Programs Rent & Property Fundraising & Special Events Parents’ Association total expenses

$ 4,767,769 589,896 1,000,250 801,009 301,683 811,411 101,261 64,269 $ 8,437,547

Wesley School Matriculation Class of 2016

The Wesley Class of 2016, comprised of 27 students, was accepted to 19 schools. Of those 19, they chose to matriculate to 13 - Buckley, Campbell Hall, Chaminade, Crespi, Harvard-Westlake, Immaculate Heart, Loyola, Marymount, Notre Dame, Oakwood, Providence, Viewpoint, and Westridge.

Class of 2012

Equally impressive, is the list of colleges that the Wesley Class of 2012 chose to attend. That list includes: University of Arizona, CSUN, USF, Carnegie Mellon, UPenn, Chapman, ArtCenter for Illustration, University of California, Berkeley, Boston College, The New School, University of St. Andrews in Scotland, NYU, Sarah Lawrence, Lewis & Clark, Reed College, Northwestern University, University of Colorado, Boulder, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, University of Wisconsin, Madison, and Sydney University in Australia.

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