Parent Volunteer Network
What is the Parent Volunteer Network? The Parent Volunteer Network, or PVN, is an organized framework of small teams that use their God-given talents and abilities to help meet the needs of our school. Each team has a specific purpose and a Team Coordinator, who works with the volunteers to get the job done. When our parents work together towards a common goal, they develop personal relationships that create a strong sense of Christian community and a warm family atmosphere at Westlake. We love our Parent Volunteers! Our teams, which are listed below, are formed at the beginning of each school year. We hope you will join us as God leads you. If you aren't sure where you fit in, just email us at [email protected] and we will help you.

If you are ready to join a team, or even want to explore the possibility, click any Team Coordinator name below to email them directly. We welcome new members throughout the year; you can join any time. You can also email any Team Coordinator if you have a question or request for that team, such as a question about hot lunches or recess, or a prayer request.
Athletics Paul Miller
Provides support with concessions and scoreboards for the Athletic department during fall and/or winter sport seasons. Volunteer positions include:
  • Concessions Coordinator (one person – or one per season) – Responsible for coordinating and scheduling concessions and admission workers for home games
  • Concessions Buyer (one person – or one per season) – Responsible for purchasing food items to be sold at concessions stand
  • Concessions/Admissions Volunteers (unlimited) – Responsible for collecting admission fees and working in the concession stands at home games
  • Scoreboard Operators (unlimited) – Operate scoreboard during volleyball and basketball games
Administrative and Publicity Karen Nalewajk
Provides administrative support for the Development Team. Responsibilities include folding, stuffing and labeling the Westlake Witness newsletter and other large mailings about six times a year. Helps with other occasional administrative projects. Assists with publicity for Westlake events by posting events on online community bulletin boards and distributing posters to area businesses. Assists person in charge of press releases to local news media if necessary.
Elementary Room Parents (PreK - 6th Grade) Jen Griffin
Serves as a bridge between teachers and parents to help coordinate classroom help and teacher appreciation. Plans, delegates, and facilitates holiday parties (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter). Communicates on an ongoing basis throughout the year to determine classroom needs for Grandparents Day and grade specific events. Sets up a classroom Shutterfly page to share pictures and communicate needs with other parents throughout the year. Looks for opportunities for families to get together outside of school and communicates those events to their classroom’s parents. Notices special circumstances and shares needs with Prayer Team.
Facilities Open
Helps with year-round maintenance of building and grounds. Includes cleaning, painting, repairs, improvements, trades, landscaping, gardening, etc. Helps with event setup and take-down for various activities. Invites Westlake families and others to help on occasional work days.
Organizes fall celebration, including promotion, community outreach, logistics, donations, volunteers, fun activities, games, food, refreshments, and event set-up and take-down.
Creates a warm and welcoming environment at Westlake events and Open Houses. Greets and mingles with guests and provides refreshments.
Library Faye Wilcox
Assists in acquiring, organizing and shelving school library materials. Welcomes students and helps them locate and check out books during regular library visits.
Supervises students during lunch. Helps set up hot lunch and distribute milk. Buys supplies to keep kitchen stocked (paid for by WCA). Creates a warm, loving atmosphere for the children.
New Parent Partners Rachel Flood
Reaches out to new Westlake families, welcomes them to our school, answers questions, and helps them as needed as they transition to a new environment.
Photography and Videography Karen Nalewajk
Provide support to the Development Team by taking photos/video of school life, athletic and fine arts events throughout the school year. Photographers/videographers must own their own equipment, be able to take quality photos/video and must be available to regularly attend school events.
Prayer Joni Spears
Seeks school-wide prayer requests. Meets regularly to pray faithfully for everyone in our school family. Prays for God's blessing upon our school as a whole. Please email your prayer needs to [email protected] any time! We would love to pray for you!
Recess Ray Walters
Provides direct supervision and leadership of recess activities. Leads organized games. Oversees students on playground and indoors to ensure a safe and orderly environment where children are encouraged to follow the Golden Rule as they play.
Secondary Parent Coordinator (7th - 12th Grade) Jen Griffin
Serves as a bridge between homeroom teachers and parents to help coordinate retreats, lock-ins and award ceremonies. Communicates on an ongoing basis throughout the year to determine classroom needs for Grandparents Day and specific events. Notices special circumstances and shares needs with Prayer Team.
Teacher Appreciation Amy Armes
Love and support our Teachers. Keeps the teacher’s lounge stocked with refreshments and other comforts. Cleans and organizes the teacher’s lounge on a monthly basis. Organizes an annual Teacher Appreciation Event with help from Room Parents.
Mission of the Parents Association - "To enhance our children's educational and spiritual development by connecting parents to foster a strong sense of Christian community, mobilizing parent volunteers, and shepherding parents towards leadership positions."

"For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." --Ephesians 2:10