Pumpkin Patch  Field Trip All First Grade Classes

Friday, October 9, 2009

PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY

*We will be taking our first field trip of the year on Friday, October 9, 2009.  We are going to the Pumpkin Patch at Whittemore Farms in Curry.

*The cost per student is $12.00 ($10 for the Pumpkin Patch, and $2.00 for driver/fuel) and the deadline for money is Friday, October 2, 2009.  NO EXCEPTIONS!!!  You may pay with cash (exact amount) or check.  Checks must have a working phone number and a valid driver’s license number.

FIELD DRIP MONEY IS NON-REFUNDABLE!!!

*As of now, this is the only field trip that we have planned in which parents may attend, so please make every effort to attend with your child!!!  Please limit to TWO PARENTS —– we are not the only school scheduled to attend!!!!  Parents may follow the bus — leaving at 8:15 AM or may meet us at the Pumpkin Patch gate ($10 per person).  SCHOOL-AGE SIBLINGS ARE NOT TO ATTEND—- Results in an unexcused absence!!!

*All students MUST ride the bus to the Pumpkin Patch, but parents may check them out in the afternoon.

*Students will need a sack lunch and a sack snack (disposable sacks only)!!!  Write your child’s name and teacher on the bag!! A sack lunch will be provided by the lunchroom for students who receive “free”  lunch only.  These students still need to bring a snack.

*Parents (younger siblings) may bring a lunch, or a snack bar is available for any parent who wishes to buy.

*Students should not bring toys or additional money!!

*Please watch the weather and dress your child accordingly!!!  We will wear our field trip T-shirt. Check the weather to see if your child needs a long-sleeved under shirt.  If needed, jackets will be the responsibility of the student–not the teachers.  Please make sure name is written in any outerwear.  Children need to wear tennis shoes that they can maneuver easily and independently —this includes tying!!!

*Also, remember this is outdoors.  If bug spray or sunscreen is needed, you must apply it to your child.  We cannot do this.

*  IF YOUR CHILD HAS A DIAGNOSED ALLERGY OR OTHER HEALTH ISSUE, OR REQUIRES MEDICATION, BE SURE YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED!!!

*Sign and return the attached permission form, and the parent attendance form by Monday, September 21st, so that we have an official head count.  Money may be paid at anytime, but is not due until October 2nd.