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5th Grade Corner

Important Upcoming Dates:

 

Friday, Oct. 23, 6pm, 5th Grade Circus, Willard auditorium (enter via the California Street doors) - Circus show, starring our 5th graders! All proceeds from the snack concessions at the show will go towards the 5th grade events described below!

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News:

 

Hello, fellow 5th grade parents!

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We are so excited to serve as the 5th grade chairs this year and officially start planning all the special events and traditions our children will experience during their final year at Willard!

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Before we get into all the fun details, here are the four to-do items for all 5th grade families:

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  1. Please Purchase your child’s 5th grade promotion package — $130 per student 

  2. Read about and sign up to be a coordinator to manage certain 5th grade promotion events/activities. Right now we’re looking for coordinators to help us plan these events/activities; volunteers to help out at these events/activities will be solicited in the spring; submit your sign up on the event coordinator signup form.

  3. Submit your child’s T-shirt size and preferred name (the names of all 5th graders are  listed on the back of the shirt) by October 28 at this t-shirt link. 

  4. Review the upcoming important dates specifically for 5th graders and add them to your calendar:

  • Friday, October 23, 6pm - 5th Grade Circus Show (Willard Auditorium)

  • Monday, November 23 - Buehler Space Center field trip, 5ON/5HA

  • Tuesday, November 24 - Buehler Space Center field trip, 5CO/5LV

  • Wednesday, December 9, 6-8pm - Panther Marketplace (Willard auditorium/gym)

  • Friday, December 18, 1:30-2:30pm - 5th Grade Winter Concert (Willard auditorium)

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More information on each of these action items is included below.

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Purchase the 5th Grade Promotion Package: Each year, 5th grade families pay a one-time fee per student to help the HSA fund these special events, activities, and keepsakes. This year’s 5th Grade Promotion Package is $130 per student and is available at that link.This one-time fee covers all of the items and events listed below. We kindly ask families to submit payment as soon as possible so we can begin production on several of the commemorative items.

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  • A commemorative 5th grade T-shirt featuring the Willard logo, the names of every 5th grader on the back, and the class slogan: “Big Dreams, Bright Futures”•

  •  A lawn banner featuring the Willard logo and class slogan: “Big Dreams, Bright Futures”

  • The beloved “Baby Board” in the school hallway in the late spring (parents submit baby photos of their 5th grader)

  • A special 5th grade breakfast, complete with a slideshow of photos from Kindergarten through 5th grade

  • A students vs. parents kickball game, along with some other fun treats and surprises

  • A 5th Grade Memory Book, featuring a dedicated page for each student (in addition to the Willard Yearbook)

  • A mixer with the Orchard and Ridge 5th graders at GW Middle School

  • An end-of-year party at Graydon Pool

  • A Move-Up Ceremony on the last day of school for families and special guests

 

Please note: If the package fee presents a financial hardship for your family, please contact Mrs. Hoffman directly at choffman@rpsnj.us. Through Willard Cares funds, she will ensure that your student’s fee is covered. All information is kept completely confidential. 

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Coordinators to Plan These Events/Activities: Please take a few minutes to review the open 5th grade promotion coordinator positions and complete the coordinator sign-up form for any opportunities that fit your availability, interests, talents, or resources. While we need coordinators to start planning these events/activities now, we will reach out in the coming months for parents to help the coordinators on the day of these events/activities. We would like as many 5th grade parents as possible to be involved by the end!

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Submit Your Child’s T-Shirt Size: Every student will receive a commemorative T-shirt featuring the class slogan and logo. Please enter your child’s T-shirt size and preferred name by October 28 at this t-shirt link.

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We are so excited for the year ahead and grateful in advance for your support, enthusiasm, and participation. We’ll be in touch throughout the school year with important updates, reminders, and opportunities to get involved.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us anytime at willard5thgrade@gmail.com. 

 

Here’s to an amazing final year at Willard for the Class of ’27!

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Warmly,

Lisa Britt, Anna Crane & Stacie Taranto
Class of ’27 | 5th Grade Chairs

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