Traditions across every season.

Some of the best UPNS memories happen when the whole community comes together. Each season brings a different tradition, from playground games and family camping to costumes and winter crafts.

Children and families playing games on the sunny UPNS playground during Family Fun Day.

Spring

Family Fun Day

Each spring, families, teachers, and alumni gather on the playground for Family Fun Day, our biggest fundraising event of the year. Parents build and run interactive game booths, organize friendly races, showcase classroom art exhibits, and sell raffle tickets with wonderful prizes. It is a lively, festive day celebrating our community.

♥ Why families cherish this

Families absolutely adore Family Fun Day because it’s a lively celebration that unites the whole community for a great cause, packed with exciting games and creative activities that kids can’t get enough of, while giving parents the perfect chance to mingle, laugh, and build lasting connections.

UPNS children and families enjoying a spring field trip at Underwood Family Farms.

Spring

Underwood Farm Trip

Each spring, UPNS families head to Underwood Family Farms for an outdoor field trip. Children ride in tractor wagons across the fields, pick fresh vegetables and fruit, visit the farm animals, and share a picnic lunch together in the fresh farm air.

♥ Why families cherish this

Children love picking their own produce straight from the fields and riding the tractor wagons, while families enjoy a fun, memorable day outdoors together.

UPNS families and children camping together with tents under shaded trees.

Summer

Family Camping Trip

For the summer camping trip, families set up tents near one another, share meals, explore outside, sing around the campfire, and watch the stars with school friends.

♥ Why families cherish this

Children experience the magic of camping alongside their classroom friends, while parents build lifelong friendships around the campfire after little ones fall asleep.

Children in festive costumes participating in the UPNS Halloween parade.

Autumn

Halloween Parade

Each autumn, children put on their favorite costumes for a cheerful parade around the school grounds. Families line the parade path to cheer, take photos, and celebrate together with treats and laughter.

♥ Why families cherish this

Children love showing off their costumes to friends and teachers, while families enjoy a safe, festive community celebration together.

Winter

Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland brings our whole school community together for a festive evening. Children take the stage to sing and perform for their families, take photos with Santa, get their faces painted, and enjoy seasonal craft tables. The night wraps up with a warm shared meal together.

♥ Why families cherish this

Parents love watching their children perform with classmates, taking holiday photos with Santa, and sharing a delicious meal with other families.

UPNS children gathered in traditional attire holding handcrafted paper lanterns outside the decorated classroom for Lunar New Year.

Winter

Lunar New Year

Our school celebrates Lunar New Year with colorful decorations, festive music, and rich cultural traditions. Children and families dress in traditional clothing, march in a lively parade with handcrafted paper lanterns, and share a delicious community potluck while reading holiday books and learning new words.

♥ Why families cherish this

Families love dressing in traditional attire, sharing dishes at the potluck, and cheering on the children as they parade with their handmade lanterns.

Organized by Co-oping Families

These events happen because parents and teachers plan and run them together. Every family helps create the traditions children remember.