WAVE
Woodlanders are Volunteers for Education (WAVE) Foundation
Woodlanders Are Volunteers for Education (WAVE) Foundation is the fundraising arm of the school. WAVE's two major fundraisers, the "Gala" and "Survivor Challenge", have funded Arts and Technology resources for the school including the school’s updated computer lab for greater access to digital media and Accelerated Reader, and additional Chromebooks to augment the school’s “mobile labs". WAVE-sponsored programs include our In-School Arts, Taiko Drumming, Multicultural Dance, Theater Arts, Fine Arts, 1-2 Music, 3rd Grade Recorders, "Walk Through” experiences for 4th and 5th grades, Bad Wolf Press Musical Productions, and more. WAVE Foundation funds Wordly Wise, a supplemental vocabulary-building curriculum, as well as Care Counselor and Technology Assistant salaries.
Funding for specific programs happens through a granting process. Grant applications can be submitted via email to wavepresident@gmail.com.
WAVE Association Meetings are currently conducted virtually on Zoom.
Join us monthly on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM and find out how you can be involved!
Supporting educational opportunities, school-wide activities, and enriching programs at Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School.
WAVE is a nonprofit foundation devoted solely to enhancing educational and arts programs at Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School.
Join us once a month for updates on school-wide activities, fundraisers, and events. Your participation helps support the programs and opportunities that make our school community special.
2026–2027 Meeting Schedule
All meetings are held virtually on Zoom at 6:30 PM.
September 17, 2026
October 13, 2026
November 10, 2026 – Grant Review
December 8, 2026 – Voting date
January 12, 2027
February 9, 2027
March 9, 2027 – Grant Review
April 13, 2027 – Voting date
May 11, 2027
Join Us on Zoom
Participate from home and learn how you can become involved in supporting our school.
Your Voice Matters! Participants will be eligible to vote on grant requests each Fall and Spring. Participants must attend a minimum of two meetings before the voting date to be eligible to vote.Help shape the educational and arts programs that matter to our children.
We Hope to See You There!
Join WAVE and be part of the team making a difference at Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School.
Woodlanders Are Volunteers for Education
WAVE Executive Board and Committees
| EXECUTIVE BOARD | ||
| President | Luz Lopez | |
| Vice President | Jo Manganello | |
| Treasurer | Lisa Umeda | |
| Secretary | Selin Darkalstanian | |
| Parliamentarian | Lilit Nalbandyan | |
| Grant Implementation Manager | Marineh Tchakerian | |
| COMMITTEE CHAIRS | ||
| Communications Chair | Kristine Ter-Arutyunyan | |
| Fundraising Chair | Christie Lin | |
| COMMITTEES | ||
| Annual Benefit Gala | Lilit Nalbandyan Selin Darkalstanian Marineh Tchakerian Melissa Basmadjyan |
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| Auction Committee | * 3 Seats Open | |
| All-School Yearbook Committee | * 3 Seats Open | |
| VW Arts Committee |
Christina Isaksen Jamie Witek Edna Bazikian |
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| Joy of Giving Committee | * 2 Seats Open | |
| Survivor Challenge Committee | * 3 Seats Open | |
| First Day School Supplies Committee |
Sevana Dehbashian (*1 Seat Open) |
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| Restaurant Fundraisers | * 1 Seat Open | |
| Financial Review (Audit) Committee |
Sev Sislian (*1 Seat Open) |