Fifth Grade Recognition Ceremony
Cherry Tree Elementary works hard to make fifth grade a special year for our patriots. Grade-level t-shirts, Camp Jameson, Biztown, the Fifth Grade Recognition Ceremony and the Fifth Grade banner are a few of the highlights. The PTO is happy to help support these marker moments.
If you have any questions email the PTO 5th Grade Committee at cte5thgrade2023@gmail.com
Student Luncheon
Friday, May 19, 2023
Or special 5th Grade family-style luncheon is held in the CTE cafeteria. This is a student only event. Below is the family style menu:
- Chicken drum sticks
- French fries/potato wedges
- Jell-o
- Ice cream
- Milk
**If your child would prefer to have something different, they are free to bring a packed lunch from home.
May 25, 2023
Typically, for the recognition ceremony, students dress up in dresses, shirts/blouses, khakis, collared shirts, dress shirts and ties, dress shoes, etc. This is similar to Biztown attire.
After the ceremony, students have 5th grade Fun Day and they will be outside playing. Attire for Fun Day is similar to field day: gym clothes (their 5th grade t-shirts would be perfect to wear or bring as there will be an opportunity for kids to sign the backs of the shirts), gym shoes and sunscreen. Please send their Fun Day clothes to school with them so they can change before heading outside. School dress code rules apply to both events.
For the Ceremony
Doors open at 8:00 a.m. Please enter the main entrance to the school at Door 1 facing Hazel Dell Pkwy. The recognition ceremony will take place from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
A reception and picture time will be held outside (weather permitting) on the north side of the school building from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. following the ceremony. If there is inclement weather, we will utilize the gym/cafeteria for this portion of the day. Following the reception, we will have students return to class and we will thank adult guests for coming to the event so students can continue their day.
The 5th graders will have an opportunity to change clothes and will spend the bulk of the afternoon playing games facilitated by PTO volunteers. Volunteers have already been established, and this is a student-only event. There will be Tropical Sno for all 5th graders and a pizza lunch with drinks provided. Students may pack a lunch and/or bring their own drinks if they prefer.
We look forward to celebrating the end of the school year with you and your family.
Volunteer and Donate!
We need your help to make the graduation ceremony and festivities memorable! We are looking for items for the graduation reception table and for the snacks provided at the post-event celebration we have planned for the kids. Please consider all the ways you are able to offer support. This sign up form is specifically for items we need provided/donated or loaned to us. Here is the link.
https://www.signupgenius.com/
If you previously expressed an interest in volunteering for 5th grade events, keep your eyes out for another sign up for those interested in donating their time in a volunteer role.
Yard Signs Available
We are pleased to offer an optional yard sign for purchase as an additional way to honor 5th your grade graduate moving on to middle school. All signs will be delivered to CTE. This store is open through April 23rd at midnight. After that, the store will close and signs will be ordered. We will send a separate email to all parents regarding dates for pickup and location once they are ready.
https://cwesigns2023.
Financial assistance or fee waiver may be available for those families eligible for the free or reduced lunch program. For additional information, please contact Echo Shappell, CTE Student Services Coordinator – Counseling at: eshappel@ccs.k12.in.us
If you have questions, please send an email to ctefifthgrade2023@gmail.com