Hello parents!
We have a field trip to New Harmony planned for next Wednesday, April 15th, as previously mentioned in my newsletter. Here are just a few important things to note:
We have a field trip to New Harmony planned for next Wednesday, April 15th, as previously mentioned in my newsletter. Here are just a few important things to note:
- We will be leaving at 8:15 in the morning. This is an early arrival day, so we will have plenty of time in the morning to get in, complete some morning work, and bathroom before we leave.
- This is an all day trip. We will not return until 2:30. Please don’t schedule any appointments for this day.
- You may take your child directly from the field trip, please make sure to sign out with your teacher.
- Everyone must bring a DISPOSABLE lunch in a GALLON plastic bag. PLEASE have your child’s name written on the bag. NO lunchboxes or paper sacks please! We pack the gallon plastic bagged lunches in a cooler of ice. Paper bags will fall apart.
- There are demonstration booths where souvenirs (and kettle corn!!!) can be bought. Students may bring money, but please no more than $5-10. Students are responsible for this money. Teachers and chaperons will not be able to carry it for them or share money with them.
- Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes, preferably sneakers.
- Come with sunscreen ON if needed! Students may wear an appropriate hat for sun protection if desired.
- You will be in charge of a small group of students, assigned by the teacher. The group will have no more than 3-4 students. You will have your own child in your group.
- Younger siblings are allowed (and you will be assigned a smaller group) at a cost of $5.
- Groups can feel free to walk around together or go off on their own (within the park).
- Parents are not allowed to ride on the bus. They have the option of following the bus. Please feel free to carpool if you wish!
- The cost for parents is $10.00. Please go ahead and pay when you get there. Don’t wait on us! You will pay at the Atheneum Museum /visitor center- it’s the large modern white building by the parking lot. There is no cost for our students.
- You will be allowed to Sign-Out your child from New Harmony and take them home with you when we leave the field trip!
- Teachers will have cell phones with them and we will make sure we have your contact number as well in case either of us needs to contact the other.