Fun in the sun with New Visions Elementary

The New Visions Elementary School’s PTA recently hosted its second annual Family Fun Day, featuring various activities aimed at supporting the school and providing enjoyment for families.

Melissa Munfakh, parent of two New Visions students and PTA Co-President, highlighted the significance of organizing events for the school community.

“At its core, PTA is about fostering community engagement for the well-being of our kids,” Munfakh said. “Creating space for our school families to come together and get to know one another in a relaxed and fun atmosphere is an important way of building those vital relationships.”

Approximately 200 attendees participated in the event, with many expressing their satisfaction and anticipation for future occasions. Daryl Lewis, father of a first grader in the dual language program, appreciated the positive experience his children had during Family Fun Day.

“The kids thought it was fun,” Lewis said. “They enjoyed the activities—the game truck, laser tag, the food was great. They even had a dessert truck, and the volunteers were helpful and friendly.”

Motivated by the success of the event, parents who were not part of the PTA volunteered for the planning committee, aiming to ensure a widespread enjoyment of the day.

Eboni Debrosse, parent of a New Visions kindergarten student, explained her decision to get involved.

“Throughout the year, the PTA has been throwing great events for the students and families, that inspired me to want to get involved in the planning process for Family Fun Day,” Debrosse said. “I think New Visions PTA does an excellent job of holding events that are fun and safe for the children and community as a whole. My daughter had so much fun at the event. It was an awesome opportunity for her to spend time with her schoolmates outside of the normal school day.”

LaShonda Gardenhire, New Visions PTA Co-President, expressed pride in the successful outcome of the day and appreciation for the support in fostering togetherness.

“The board was really glad to have such a great planning committee. People don’t really realize how much work goes into putting on events at this level,” Gardenhire said. “So from the committee who met once a week for over two months, to the people who ran around picking up necessary items, to those who showed up to help out on the day of...we are just so grateful to be able to lean on our village and collaborate with the community.”

The New Visions Elementary School’s PTA Family Fun Day exemplified the commitment to strengthening community ties and encouraging participation among families. With its growing success, the event is poised to become an annual tradition, bringing joy and unity to all who participate.