The 2018 Parent Association Spring Benefit at Industry City featured a new silent art auction, artisanal food and cocktails, music from DJ Skillachi, and a Warhol homage in the form of live body-painting. Benefit co-chairs Melissa Stewart P’17, P’20 and Joanna Latham P’18, P’21, P’23 returned for their third time spearheading the popular annual fundraiser. Proceeds supported the newly established PA Community Fund, which provides financial support to help families address the ancillary costs of an independent school education. 

As always, the PA spearheaded a wide range of events this spring. The school consulting group Hallways and NYC-Parents in Action offered resources for parents to discuss timely issues relevant to young learners, gender socialization, and consent. Packer’s Director of Learning Support Charlie Tilston led further conversations with families about her department’s partnership in students’ learning. Board of Trustees Chair Deborah Juantorena delivered an informative State of the School at the spring All-School PA meeting. Annual family favorites included the Book Fair; the Diversity Committee community picnic in Prospect Park; a Garden breakfast social for parents; and a family service day with Little Flower Children Services of New York. 

For more information about upcoming events, ways to get involved, and event photos, current parents and guardians are invited to join the PA’s Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/packerpa.