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Westport Special Education PTA Hosts Annual Community Fun Day at Greens Farms Elementary School
Beloved event brings families together for connection, creativity, and celebration

WESTPORT, Conn. — Westport Public Schools, in partnership with the Westport Special Education PTA, hosted its annual Community Fun Day on Saturday, March 21 at Greens Farms Elementary School. The long-standing event welcomed students in Pre-K through grade 8 and their families for an afternoon of inclusive activities, connection, and community-building.

Now a tradition spanning more than a decade, Community Fun Day provides a welcoming space for members of the district’s special education community to come together and celebrate. The event featured a wide range of engaging activities, including arts and crafts, sports and movement opportunities, face painting, animal encounters, a touch-a-truck experience, cookie decorating, and a calming Zen Den, among many others.

The event is organized and sponsored by the Westport Special Education PTA, a dedicated group of parents committed to supporting students and families across the district. This year’s event was led by PTA members Natasha Untracht, Elizabeth Selz, Amy Gerberry, Ali Wachtel and Lindsay O’Rourke, whose leadership helped bring the day to life.<

Each year, a different elementary school hosts the event. Greens Farms Elementary School served as this year’s host site, with support from Assistant Principal Adelia Eddy and the school community. Families and organizers alike noted the strong sense of inclusion, thoughtful planning, and joyful atmosphere throughout the day.

It was such a joyful, inclusive day for the community, and we’re so appreciative of all the care you brought to it, said Untracht of the Community Fun Day committee in a message of thanks following the event.

We were so happy that GFS had the opportunity to host this special event this year and be part of such a joyful and inclusive day for our community, said Adelia Eddy, assistant principal at Greens Farms Elementary School. The turnout was fantastic, and there was such a great variety of activities—there was really something for everyone to enjoy.

Community Fun Day continues to be a highlight for many Westport families, reinforcing the district’s commitment to fostering inclusive environments where all students and families feel welcomed, supported, and celebrated.