4th Grade Bisbee Field Trip

Parent Information MeetingJanuary 18, 2012

Purpose of the TripProvide our students with an authentic learning experience

Reinforce key topics covered in the 4th grade Science and Social Studies Curriculum

Trip Description

This unforgettable trip is a 12-hour scientific and historical experience. The trip includes tours of Kartchner Caverns and Bisbee Queen Mine.

Save that Date!

We will 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

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

Costs

This price includes:

- cost of buses- entrance/ticket fees

-visits to Kartchner and Bisbee Queen Mine-Project Exploration

Instructor

The trip will cost $95 for students and

$105 for adult chaperones.

LIMITED scholarships are available. See your child’s

classroom teacher.

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

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

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

Important Dates

Student Eligibility

Students must maintain a 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

Chaperones

We would like 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.

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: 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 ALLtimes and will not be assigned other students to chaperone.-The student may not ride the tour bus at any point in the trip.

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.

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

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.

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: 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.

Any Questions?