Bisbee Trip Presentation

Bisbee Trip Presentation

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  4th Grade Bisbee Field Trip Parent Information Meeting January 18, 2012
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  Purpose of theTrip Provide our students with an authentic learning experience Reinforce key topics covered in the 4th grade Science and Social Studies Curriculum
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  Trip Description This unforgettable trip is a 12-hour scientific and historical experience. The trip includes tours of Kartchner Caverns and Bisbee Queen Mine.
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  Save that Date! Wewill be departing from Ocotillo Ridge on Thursday, April 26th at 7:15 AM* (Mulcahey) and Friday, April 27th at 7:15 AM* (Langdorf and Samuelsen) We will return to Ocotillo Ridge each night at approximately 5:15 PM
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  Trip Details 7:15 AM.Board charter buses and travel to Kartchner Caverns, arriving about 8:00 AM. 8:00-11:30 AM Tour the Caverns in groups, and have a picnic lunch. 12-3:30 PM Travel to Bisbee, tour the Queen Mine 3:30-5:30 PM Travel back to ORE, arriving approximately 5:15 PM
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  Costs The tripwill cost $95 for students and This price includes: $105 for adult chaperones. - cost of buses - entrance/ticket fees LIMITED scholarships are -visits to Kartchner and available. See your child’s classroom teacher. Bisbee Queen Mine -Project Exploration Instructor
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  Methods of Payment 1.Direct Payment- please make checks payable to “ORE Student Activity Fund.” In the memo section, please write “4th Grade Bisbee Trip.” 2. Tax Credit- see your child’s teacher for a tax credit form PLEASE NOTE--THESE PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
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  Tax Credit Payment Options online through the Vail School District website http://www.vail.k12.az.us/aboutUs/taxcredit.htm PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR CHILD’S CLASSROOM TEACHER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF YOU MAKE AN ONLINE PAYMENT
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  Important Dates January 18- February 10: Classroom teachers will be accepting STUDENT payments and CONTRACTS, and will contact CHAPERONES for assignments and payments Friday, February 10th LAST DAY FOR PAYMENTS Mid April (Date TBA): Parent Chaperone Meeting
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  Student Eligibility Students must maintaina minimum of a “C” average in ALL academic areas Students must demonstrate acceptable behavior at school Students and parents must sign and return Academic & Behavior Contract, due on or before February 10th at Parent-Teacher conferences
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  Chaperones We wouldlike to accommodate all parents who are interested in serving as a chaperone. Your classroom teacher will notify you if there is room for you to attend, and you may pay the chaperone fee at that point.
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  Frequently Asked Questions Q:Can a parent and student drive to Kartchner and Bisbee in their own vehicle? A: Yes. However, please note the following: -Parent and student are considered a separate entity from the group. They are welcome to join the group for tours, hikes and site-seeing. -Parent and student will NOT pay the $95, but will be responsible for paying all park entrance fees and tickets -Parent is responsible for the safety of the student at ALL times and will not be assigned other students to chaperone. -The student may not ride the tour bus at any point in the trip.
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  Frequently Asked Questions Q:Can students bring electronic equipment (ipods, mp3 players, DVD players, game boys, etc.)? A: We recommend that students leave expensive game equipment at home to reduce the risk of being lost or damaged. Teachers/Chaperones will NOT be responsible for carrying or keeping track of equipment AT ANY time during the trip. Teachers/Chaperones will NOT be held responsible for any lost or damaged items.
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  Frequently Asked Questions Q: What will the students do for meals on the trip? A: Breakfast- students will have at their homes Lunch- students will pack a sack lunch (we will have coolers) and bring it to check in Dinner-students will be home in time to have dinner with their families. Snacks- students provide their own, note restrictions in packet
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  Frequently Asked Questions Q: How much money should I send with my child? A: We recommend no more than $15 that can be spent on souvenirs. Students will be responsible for keeping track of their own money.
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  Frequently Asked Questions Q:What happens if my child does not go on the field trip? A: We will arrange for your child to stay with another 4th grade teacher and her class during the trip.
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  Any Questions?