4th Grade Countdown
Middle School is fast approaching!
4th Grade Activities:
There are many special activities planned for our fourth grade students, to celebrate and create special memories of this exciting time!
Please note: we will do our best this year to maintain school traditions-- but some activities may be reimagined or replaced as necessary for current circumstances.
Move Up Ceremony & Celebration
June 11
Fourth grade celebrates the completion of their elementary years in a Move Up ceremony. This brief event includes the poetry contest winners, presentation of the charity project, presentation of the diplomas, and a dance/skit by students. This year's Move Up ceremony will be virtual, followed by an outdoor celebration including lunch, treat and entertainment!
Coordinators:
Ceremony - Melissa Brennan
Celebration - Stacey Robinson, Emma Dunlea, Kerrie Donnelly, Allie Reveley and Carey Noel
Clap Out
June 16, 10:45 AM
The Clap Out is when the entire school lines the hallways and claps as the 4th graders walk throughout the school. We are excited to continue this tradition with the students this year! Families are invited to park in the upper parking lot or at town hall and line up 6 feet apart to congratulate our students!
Art Contest
WINNERS HAVE BEEN SELECTED
An art contest is held, and the students in 4th grade select a winner. The art is featured on the class T-shirt which is worn by the class for their Class Photo, as well as at Move Up. Other submissions are featured in the yearbook and other featured items. *Participation is optional. Coordinators: Alexis Treat & Jennifer Mara
SEE THE WINNERS
Yearbook & Baby Photos
Each student will receive a yearbook with highlights from their Center School experience. Have some great photos to share? Upload them to the class website. Please note, ONLY photos taken at school or school sponsored events can be used in the yearbook. Please also upload your child's baby photo to the class site!
Coordinators: Ellen Stone and Pam Fleming
UPLOAD PHOTOS HERE (school ID: 96130)
Ziti Supper - Takeout Style!
May 20th, 5-7pm
Our traditional sit-down Ziti Supper has been reimagined, take-out style! We're partnering with Bianco's Catering for a family-style Italian dinner you wil pick up at the school! Our 4th graders will help deliver food to cars, and a portion of the cost will be donated to the school for 4th grade end of year activities.
Coordinators: Katie Kelepouris and Colleen Marino
Poetry Contest
Does your child like to rhyme? Does your child like to write? The 4th grade poetry contest will soon be in sight! Winners will be printed in the Yearbook and read at Move Up.
Coordinators: 4th grade teachers
Class Photo
Typically, the entire 4th grade will be photographed in the gym and outdoors. Students will receive a print of the photo.
There will be no class photo this year.
Charity Project
The 4th graders will lead our school in organizing and executing a service project, to assist our greater community. Suggestions are made by the Student Council and then voted on by the 4th grade students.
Coordinator: 4th grade student council
4th Grade Activity Fee
Due by March 13
A $30 per family activity fee, together with a contribution from the CSPTO, funds the following items for your child. Payment can be made online below, or via Check made out to CSPTO and sent in to school.
- Yearbook
- Class T-shirt
- Class Gift
Class
- Class Charity Project
- Move Up Day Celebration
Every 4th grader will be included in all of the fun! If for any reason you are unable to pay the fee, please contact the school nurse Kathy Rossman at [email protected] or call the school 978-251-5155 to speak with her.