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5th Grade Events

 

At Island Park we celebrate the achievements of our 5th graders as they enjoy their final year of elementary school and prepare to enter middle school!

 

We need 5th grade parents to help make all of these programs a success. Please contact Laura Oberto, Amanda Colburn or Ji Young Germack if you are willing to help out!

 

5th Grade Sweatshirts 

Hello 5th grade families!  

We are moving quickly through the school year and are getting organized to order up the 5th grade sweatshirts soon along with planning for the 5th grade end of the year party. 


Every year, 5th graders look forward to receiving and sporting their grey sweatshirt with their name and graduation year on it as part of their island pride. Once received the 5th graders eagerly go around on signing day with sharpies in hand and sign each other's sweatshirts. This is a tender piece of their 5th grade experience that helps them feel unified (especially in the class photo) in their transition to middle school. Don't miss out on this long standing MI tradition!


THIS IS YOUR ONLY OPPORTUNITY TO ORDER THESE SWEATSHIRTS! We batch order the sweatshirts and plan to have only one order per year so it is important to order today. There will not be a second order process. 
 
When ordering, do not hesitate to order a size or two larger than your child's current size. They grow A LOT in the next few yeas! 
 
This year, we are also proving the opportunity to order an additional sweatshirt ($30) as many kids want to have second sweatshirt for after their last growth spurt!
 
The details: 
  • Size Chart: (Chest Measurement) Adult Small (34/36), Adult Medium (38/40), Adult Large (42/44), Adult XL (46/48). 
  • All 5th graders (first and last names as listed in the MISD records) from Northwood, West Mercer, Island Park and Lakeridge Elementary will be printed in small font inside the "MI" graphic on the front of the sweatshirt (see image above). St. Monica and Hamblin Robinson 5th graders from the island are also included on the sweatshirt if they choose. 
  • Last names will be printed in large font on back of sweatshirt.
  • If you have change requests (i.e. My 5th grader's legal name is Katherine but she goes by Kate; I have twins and would like a way to differentiate their sweatshirts with their first initial on the back of the sweatshirt also) please reach out to Laura Oberto, Amanda Colburn or Ji Young Germack.

5TH GRADE PARTY

 

The 5th grade party is also an important part of wishing our kids into the next stage of school and life.  And they need your support! Sign up here to get involved!

 

5th grade yard sign 

 We've all seen the yard signs as we drive around the island celebrating the diverse activities the students of Mercer Island.

Let's rally our pride for our graduating Eagles from the Island Park Elementary nest with a fun sign celebrating their hard work. 

 

 Total Cost: $95* total for the sweatshirt**, yard sign and 5th grade party.

 

 *Financial aid/scholarships are available. Please contact Joy Cain for more info.

 

 **Additional sweatshirt can be purchased for $30.

 Click Here to Order

Yearbook


5th graders are VIPs in the yearbook! To pay tribute to the Class of 2032 as they complete elementary school and move on to middle school, please send the following for the yearbook:

  1. BABY photo (up to age 1) 
  2. KINDERGARTEN photo 
  3. A short note to your student as they transition to middle school.

Be sure to provide your student’s full name with your submission. DUE by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 

 

To upload your photos:

  • In a Google Chrome browser, go to https://commpe.pictavo.com/PictavoSchool/FindSchool
  • Search for Island Park or use our school code: 717416
  • Click ‘Create an Account’ and quickly make your account using your e-mail address. (You only need to create an account once.)
  • Click the blue ‘Upload Images’ bar. Select the images for upload. Choose an album. Add a little info.

 

Questions: please send an email to yearbook@islandparkpta.org

 

ISLANDWOOD CAMP

 

Each year, 5th graders will have the opportunity to attend IslandWood Camp on Bainbridge Island for 2 nights / 3 days to participate in various outdoor educational activities. For more information, please visit Islandwood's School Overnight Program.

 

5th Grade IslandWood Camp Date: TBD