For your reference, 5th Grade promotion includes the following:

• 5th Grade T-Shirt - kicking it off with a t-shirt design competition this fall, the 5th grade t-shirt is given to each 5th grader and lists all classmates’ names along with the contest winner’s design.

• Ceremony - a celebration ceremony of our newest Barrington graduates that is held in the Barrington gym on the second to last day of school. Families are encouraged to attend. This event takes place in the afternoon.

• Class Gift – students brainstorm and determine what they want to give to Barrington as their parting gift to represent their class. 

• Class Party - all students are invited to participate in the 5th Grade Class Party held on the last day of school after dismissal. This will be in place of an End-of-Year Class Party.  

• Luncheon - all 5th grade students and teachers are provided with a catered lunch on the second to last day of school to celebrate the culmination of their Barrington careers. 

• Clap Out - the entire school, Kindergarten - 4th grade, line the block and send the 5th graders off at dismissal on the last day of school. 

• Memory Book – given to each 5th grader in the spring, this book highlights each student featuring their picture and favorite things. 

• Video - a class video, shown at the ceremony, includes pictures of all classmates. Photo submissions are requested (more info to come).