5th Grade Advancement

We can’t wait to celebrate our shining 5th graders as they wrap up their elementary school journey and prepare to GLOW into the future!  We’re excited to carry on our many end-of-year traditions to create a fun and memorable final year for our children at Baywood. Each year, the 5th grade class collects funds to cover end of year promotion activities.  This all-inclusive fund will cover the following: 

• Promotion Ceremony with Personalized Certificate
• Year-end Class Trip to Dave & Buster's (transportation, food, unlimited games)
• Baywood Class of 2026 Custom T-Shirt
• Baywood Yearbook
• Teacher gifts and staff thank you notes
• Class art project to benefit the school grounds
• Refreshments for annual activity day
• …and more!

We kindly request a one-time contribution of $95 per student to support your child’s participation in all 5th Grade Promotion activities. Across the District, these expenses are not covered by operating budgets.  Please know that this is a recommended amount, and we hope you will donate what is most comfortable for your family. Also, to ensure we have the funds for every child to participate, we are asking 20 families to consider doubling their contribution to help offset shared costs. We thank you in advance for your support of your child’s class!

Please donate to this fund below. All donations are greatly appreciated!

DONATE

Requests of Parents / Guardians:

1. Please Confirm Your Child’s Name - Please share the name you want printed on your child’s promotion certificate (included in donation form above).  

2. Please Donate $95 Toward our Fifth Grade Fund - Your support will cover the costs of our fifth grade celebration activities for your child (see donation form above).

3. 5th Grade Baby Photo Contest - Please dig up an old baby photo and send it our way! 5th graders will have the opportunity to participate in a “Guess the Baby Photo Contest” the last week of school.  Prizes will be awarded for the most correct answers. If you would like to participate, please submit ONE baby photo using this Google form.

4. Share Your Child’s Favorite Baywood Memory and Future Plans - Please submit your child’s responses for the yearbook via this Google form.

5th Grade Advancement Week Activities: 

Monday, June 8th, 2026 - Activity Day

A 5th grade favorite! Plans are underway for the 5th grade students to enjoy a day of fun and activity on campus. All students should wear their Custom Class of 2026 T-shirts distributed in early Spring.

Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 - End-of-Year Dave & Busters Trip 

Baywood fifth graders will spend their day at Dave & Busters, enjoying food and refreshments and all-you-can-play passes!

Wednesday June 10th, 2026 - Promotion Ceremony 

Families are invited to celebrate their 5th grade graduates in a morning ceremony. Further communication will be forthcoming. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to our planning team at 5thGradeAdvance@baywoodpta.org.