PARENT ASSOCIATION
What is the PA?
The Parent Association is an organization of volunteers striving to strengthen the community and serve the school. All parents and guardians of Wellan students are automatically considered part of the PA, because we believe they play an essential role in shaping the experience for each other, for staff, and most importantly, for kids. The PA’s two main priorities—organizing social and community-building events and demonstrating appreciation for Wellan’s talented staff—were chosen in response to parent feedback.
Community Building Events
The PA organizes many community building events throughout the year, including an all-school Thanksgiving Feast for students and staff, Spirit Week, a Scholastic Book Fair, and more!
Each spring, we also organize “Staff Appreciation Week,” a week in which we transform the Community Room with decor, delicious treats, and special gifts for teachers.
Community Service Events
The PA coordinates community service events on weekend days throughout the year. In the past, we have partnered with Boston Health Care for the Homeless, Project Linus, the Kindness Rocks Project, and NewtonServes.
For more information on how to get involved in the PA, contact PA@wellan.org.
2024–2025
Officers
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Pontaah Arbtan
President
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Vanessa Ho
Vice President
Committee Chairs
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Dana Lau
Co-chair, Thanksgiving Feast
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Elizabeth Kane
Co-chair, Staff Appreciation Week
Library Volunteer Liaison
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Jane Epstein
Co-Chair, Book Fair
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Jessica Alfermann
Chair, Snow Tubing Event
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Karina Ku
Chair, Paddy's Road Race
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Megan Feinberg
Chair, Service Saturday &
Co-chair, Staff Appreciation Week
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Peter Bowring
Co-chair, Thanksgiving Feast
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Pontaah Arbtan
Chair, MLK Day of Service
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Sachié Karmacharya
Chair, Boston Pride Parade
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Vanessa Ho
Chair, Newton Service Day
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TBD
Halloween Pop-up Swap