Families of students enrolled at the Early Learning Center at St. Mark School in Vienna celebrated the fall season with “Little Pumpkins, Big Blessings,” a pumpkin patch event, Oct. 23.
The morning of autumn activities included each child choosing a pumpkin from the patch to decorate. Organizers set up photo spots for families, who also enjoyed apple cider and sweet treats.
Maybeth Trible, director of the center, said the idea grew out of a conversation with another preschool director at a diocesan professional development event. She and her preschool team then planned the family event.
“With beautiful autumn weather and happy hearts, it was the perfect day to celebrate the season, strengthen our school-family connections, and count our many little blessings,” Trible said.
