AUSTIN FIELD TRIP May 15, 2017

Morning Check-In 6:30 am Buses leave for Austin. Parents should park in the front parking lot only. Students should check in with their homeroom teacher at Fall Creek no later than 6:15 am. We will check-in the student, lunches, and snack bags. We can’t wait or turn around for anyone after 6:30 am. We will leave on time.   Morning Check-In

Students can bring items to make the ride more enjoyable: 2 snack bags Small pillow and a blanket Electronics – please note that we are not responsible for any lost or stolen items. There may/may not be Wi-Fi, so please download appropriate games/movies beforehand. Jacket or sweater Money for the souvenir shop What Can I Bring????

Lunch Lunches will be put into a large cooler by homeroom teacher. Each homeroom teacher will need 1-2 parent volunteers to drive the coolers to Austin Please pack lunches in a large Ziploc bag or plastic grocery bag. Please do not put lunches in a large lunch kit. Chaperones will also need to pack a lunch. Due to the agenda, it can be difficult to get to a restaurant and back on time. Lunch

Chaperones will drive to Austin. Parking is limited Chaperones will drive to Austin. Parking is limited. Please carpool if possible. Do Not drive in between the buses! All chaperones will be given a sticker to wear during the Capitol visit. Chaperones will help monitor behavior and noise level. Chaperones may have 1 or 2 extra students, other than their child, to supervise. Chaperones

Helpful Tips Do’s…… Don’ts……. Wear tennis shoes and a hat. Please pack snacks in gallon size Ziploc bags or plastic bag… Snacks can include – goldfish, pretzels, granola bars, fruit, water, etc. Wear tennis shoes and a hat. Be at assigned location on time. HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!! No glass containers. * No refrigerated food items. Do not allow students to jump or hang on statues. Do not talk on cell phones while in the Capitol building. (Silent mode) Helpful Tips

10:00-11:30 – Capitol Building Students and Chaperones must stay together with the homeroom class while at the Visitor Center and during the Capitol Tour.  Visitor Center Time: 10:00 Alfred, Spurlock 10:30 Windham, Roberson 11:00 Rasmussen/Matthews, White   Capitol Tour Time: 10:00 Rasmussen, 10:15 White 10:30 Alfred, 10:45 Spurlock 11:00 Windham, 11:15 Roberson 11:45-12:15 Lunch (18th Street covered area) Refer to map. Students and Chaperones must stay together while walking to the Outdoor Plaza 12:15:-3:00 Bob Bullock Museum Students and Chaperones must go the selected movie for their class on time, however may walk through the museum at their own leisure. Chaperones must stay with their students. Shipwrecked Movie (26 min) - Rasmussen/Matthews, White, Windham - 1:00 PM Star of Destiny Movie- (about 20 min) - Alfred, Spurlock, Roberson - 2:00 PM Agenda

Behavior, Behavior, Behavior!!!!!! The Austin field trip is an annual 4th grade activity. It is very important for the entire group to demonstrate the Cardinal Creed—Be Safe! Be Respectful! Be Responsible! Students will tour the Capitol and Visitor’s Center. Students should be walking at all times, raise their hands if they have a question, voice-level should be at a whisper, and follow directions. We must be at our absolute best in order to be invited back next year. Most importantly, we want all students and chaperones to have fun! Behavior, Behavior, Behavior!!!!!!

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