Annual Traditions

 

 

 

 

 Late August

Summer Meet-ups

Each grade will have a summer meet-up at school or a local playground before school begins.

 September

Kindergarten Parent Coffee

Join Principal Trilla and PTO Exec for coffee and conversation on the Kindergarten playground.

 September              

Back-to-School Bash

Come celebrate the beginning of the school year with other Crow Island families!

 September         

Go-to-School Night

The purpose of this evening is to get to know your child’s teacher, hear a bit about the classroom routines and expectations, and learn about the grade-level curriculum.

 September           

Buddies (1st/4th Grades)

First and Fourth graders are paired up as "buddies." They meet throughout the school year to read, play, and learn together.

 September        

Picture Day

Just like when you were a kid...

 October              

Run-a-thon

Crow Island students run together to raise funds for the school and charity. Read More...

October              

Butterfly Migration (Kindergarten)

The Migration Celebration is a special event that celebrates the journey of monarch butterflies and integrates creativity, science, and performance—especially designed for kindergarteners.

October             

Halloween Ghost Walk

Costumed students parade around the school and see some unexpected sights in the woods. Will the “Ghost of Crow Island” appear this year…?

 December        

Book Fair

Find age-appropriate, worthwhile books and get some holiday shopping off your to-do list while raising money for the school. Read More...

 December

Winter Sing-A-Long

Students, teachers, and families come together during the school day to share the joy of the season.

 February/March

Crow Island Parent & Staff Party

This fun evening event provides a welcome opportunity for parents, teachers, and staff members to socialize together. Read More...

 January - May       

Pioneer Room (3rd Grade)

This memorable trip back to pioneer times is the culmination of the pioneer unit—and for many—the highlight of their years at Crow Island.

 March                   

Spring Sing (1st/2nd Grades)

Student creativity, music, and art come together in a seasonal evening performance.

 March

Immigration Day (4th Grade)

The 4th graders complete their immigration unit by becoming American citizens and enjoying an international lunch. Read More...

 April                     

S.T.E.A.M. Expo

Students in grades 2-4 share their research and investigations. Read More...

 May                       

Portfolio Conference Day (Grades 1-4)

Students share the highlights of the year and reflect on their growth with their parents.

 May

Camp Edwards (4th Grade)

Students enjoy a variety of outdoor explorations on this trip. Read More...

 May

Spring Sing (3rd/4th Grades)

Student creativity, music, and art come together in a seasonal evening performance.

 June                   

Field Day

Students in grades 1–4 participate in a variety of fun outdoor competitions. Read More...

 June                    

Crow Island Family Picnic

Families play games together at an evening picnic in the Crow Island Woods. Read More...

 May/June

4th Grade Party

Fourth graders celebrate their years at Crow Island at an evening pizza party. Read More...

 June

Crows on Parade (4th Grade)

The creativity of the 4th graders is displayed on the school lawn in the form of large plaster crows. Read More...

 Ongoing


Birthday Lunches

During their birthday month, children in grades K–4 will be invited to have lunch with peers from their grade and Principal Trilla. 


Bead Necklaces
Every year, kindergarten students work hard to make a clay bead necklace for their parents. We encourage you to wear your beads to special Crow Island events at school (e.g., Spring Sing, First and Last Day of School, etc).