5th Grade Graduation Party ideas

[lcsamano]

My 5th grader is going to be graduating into middle school in June. We are having a party for her but haven't gotten any idea what to serve. I plan on serving your basic chips and dips. Not sure what else though.

[Mama Mangia]

Most kids that age enjoy the hotdog/hamburger or pizza (with or without wings) routine. Totino's pizza rolls can be made in the microwave if you want.

Cupcakes make an easy dessert - and if it's too hot to bake - there is always BJ's, Sam's Club, etc. for those large packs. Even Wal-Mart has cupcakes and mini cupcakes.

The good thing is - they arent too fussy at that age and they appreciate everything.

And maybe some sliced watermelon, kool-aid or fruit punch.

[medako]

I agree with Mama - kids are easy to please, so don't spend countless hours planning an elaborate menu. They'll be just as happy with hamburgers/hotdogs, some chips, cookies/brownies, and maybe some veggies (just in case you have kids or parents that don't like sweets). Mix up some lemonade or kool-aid and call it a day.

[lcsamano]

Thanks for the ideas. We were thinking about just have finger foods. So the pizza rolls are a good idea. My daughter wants to have fruit, crackers and cheese, chips and dip and a cake. I guess that will be good enough. For drinks I just purchased a large container of lemonade and fruit punch. Might spike the fruit punch with some 7-up or something...LOL

[Mama Mangia]

well since you are "spiking" - don't forget to float fruit or freeze pieces of fruit in ice cubes or add a maraschino cherry to the glass! makes it look extra special! and don't use water to make your ice cubes - make your cubes out of the lemonade and fruit punch - it doesn't dilute the flavor!!

[lcsamano]

Thanks for the tips. I didn't think about adding fruit to the ice cubes. I did think about making the ice cubes out of the punch or lemonade. I will have to try that.

[medako]

freezing juice or fruit for ice cubes is not only great for parties like this, but even for a glass of tea around the BBQ or a day out by the pool. Freeze lemonade and drop into a glass of tea and let it flavor as it cools.

[lcsamano]

So here is the menu that we have planned on so far. I am sure it will change but hopefully not.

BBQ chicken wings
little smokies smothered in BBQ sauce
a cheese and cracker tray
Fruit tray
Veggie tray with dip
Chips
French onion dip
salsa
cheese dip

Lemonade
Fruit punch

cake.

[Mama Mangia]

sounds good!

[lcsamano]

It does sound good. As well it is something that can be done quickly since we are having it at 6pm and she graduates at 10 in the morning. Some of it I will do the night before so I wont be rushing.