Parent Partnerships

Since 1964, Viewpoint’s students have celebrated Great Pumpkin Day and each year they eagerly anticipate this beloved Halloween tradition. On the morning of Thursday, October 31, students from the Primary and Lower Schools celebrated Great Pumpkin Day by wearing their costumes to school and enjoying a trick-or-treating adventure through Booothtacular, made possible by our dedicated VSSA parent volunteers. 

Karpatian Courtyard was transformed into Halloween lane, featuring a booth for each grade, creatively and cleverly decorated. From Witches, I Scream, Monsters, Inc., and Mad Scientists, to the Sephorror House, Alice in Wonderland, and Candyland, each class visited the booths and received special treats. The pure joy on the faces of children and adults alike won’t soon be forgotten. 

Following this new and exciting activity, students, parents, faculty, and staff gathered at the Paul Family Athletic Center (PFAC) to watch TK-5 students perform at the annual Great Pumpkin Day Assembly. Hosted by our Fifth Grade students, this year’s theme was “Law & Order SPU (Special Pumpkins Unit) and told an entertaining story of “Who Stole the Witches’ Brew Track?” Between scenes, Kindergarteners through Fourth Graders treated the audience to a selection of Halloween-themed tunes, including “Bitty Bitty Bat,” “Purple People Eater,” “Something Spooky,” “The Addams Family Theme,” “Zombie Style,” and “I Love Halloween.”

A spooktacular time was had by all at the School’s 60th annual Great Pumpkin Day event!

Viewpoint School recognizes Dr. Niniek Purnomo and Klaus A. Woizik and The Deng Family for their leadership support in the Viewpoint Fund and their symbolic sponsorship of this event as donors in our Chair's and Head of School Circles.

On Thursday, October 17, Viewpoint held its annual Fall Multicultural Day, hosted by the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Life, along with our Parent Partnership for Diversity and Inclusion (PPDI). Families celebrated our many cultures through the enjoyment of food and live music, while learning about Affinity Groups and World Language offerings. 

“Our Viewpoint community gathered with heartwarming enthusiasm for this year’s Fall Multicultural Day,” said Patricia Jackson, Chief Belonging and Community Officer. “Our collective commitment to celebrating diversity, fostering connection, and supporting one another was on full display!”

Viewpoint families arrived with a wide variety of home-cooked meals, from savory dishes to sweet treats, offering all who attended enticing options. As a community where families value unity in diversity, this annual and beloved event provides a beautiful setting for our families and employees to connect in joy.

In addition to the potluck, the event featured cultural displays offered by our World Languages Department, giving attendees a chance to explore the various languages spoken and studied at Viewpoint. Voices Now, our Upper School singing ensemble, entertained guests with a new arrangement of the Brazilian classic Água De Beber. Hearing our students sing in Portuguese was a special treat.    

We are grateful for the many folks who helped to make Viewpoint’s Fall Multicultural Day a wonderful success, especially PPDI! We look forward to next year’s celebration and the continued growth of this cherished tradition.