Our Wildwood, Summer 2017, Volume 41

Upcoming Events

Our Wildwood is published twice a . year by Wildwood School’s Office . of Advancement. Alan Ball Director of Institutional Advancement Sharon Fagen . Director of Strategic Partnerships Josh Fawcett . Raiser’s Edge Database Director Seth Kao Advancement Assistant for . Research and Support Janet Keller Director of Marketing and Communications Danielle Kraten . Marketing and Communications Associate

AUGUST 17: 6th Grade Parent Orientation New 7th-12th Grade Student and Parent Orientation AUGUST 20: Families of Children of Color Back to School Gathering AUGUST 21: First Day of School for Middle and Upper Students Middle and Upper Wildwood Parent Organization (WWPO) Parent Welcome Coffee AUGUST 23: Orientation for Parents of New Elementary Students AUGUST 28: First Half Day of School for New Elementary Students AUGUST 29: First Half Day of School for All Elementary Students

Doreen Leddy . Alumni Parent Liaison

Natasha Neufeld Advancement Associate for Events and Alumni Relations

Aimee Richer . Director of Development

SEPTEMBER 8: Elementary WWPO Parent Welcome Coffee SEPTEMBER 12: Middle School Back to School Night SEPTEMBER 19: Upper School Back to School Night SEPTEMBER 29: Elementary School Back to School Night

Chay Thaopaset Director of Digital Communications . and Media Managing Editor: Janet Keller Editor: Chay Thaopaset Copy Editors: Abigail Green-Dove, Jeannine Santiago Book Shelf Editor: Michelle Simon Designer: Elizabeth Burrill Photography for this issue: . Alexander Photography; Trish Alison; Dana Barker (Wildwood parent); Steve Barrett; Will B. ’18; Mira H. ’21; Janet Keller; Kristen Messina (Wildwood parent); Danny Moloshok; Courtney O’Connor; Maria Pizano;

NOVEMBER 2: WWPO Fall Summit

DEFINE NORMAL by Julie Anne Peters

NOVEMBER 6: Wildwood Institute for STEM Research and Development (WISRD) Community Speaker

Reviewed by Angie Oropeza, MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL LIBRARIAN

DECEMBER 6-9: Upper School Production DECEMBER 8: Elementary Jog-a-Thon

Define Normal , by Julie Anne Peters, is recommended for children in grades 7 to 10. The story captures the lives of two young girls, Antonia Dillon and Jazz Luther, who are paired up in their peer-mentoring program. Antonia is smart, her teachers love her, and she seems “normal.” Jazz is a spunky Goth with a bit of an attitude. As the story develops, readers learn that Antonia is going through a rough transition. Her father has abandoned her family, and Antonia feels pressured to take care of her mother and younger brother, keep up with her schoolwork, and mentor Jazzwho comes from a well-to- do family with loving parents and a beautiful home. As the girls spend more time together, Antonia realizes that Jazz’s life also is complicated. Despite their differences, the girls develop a friendship that gives them the strength to tackle the Quinn Sung (Wildwood parent); Chay Thaopaset; Remy W. ’20 Please send address updates to: Wildwood School Attention: Advancement Office 11811 Olympic Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90064 310.806.4517 oww@wildwood.org

JANUARY 10: Alumni Visit Day