8th Grade Fieldtrip Meeting Thursday August 16, 2018

8th Grade Fieldtrip Prospects In efforts to make this a year of exceptional learning opportunities, the teachers are proposing the following fieldtrips for their students. The trips are intended to give students real world experiences while linking to the GA curriculum standards for 8th grade content area subjects. Due to limits on the number of fieldtrips which can be taken during the school day, many of these experiences are offered as extra classroom extension opportunities on the weekends.

Fieldtrip Purposes The purpose of the field trip experience: Our school mission states that we are here to educate and build character in the total child. Statistics show that enriching field experiences positively contribute to student development. It is also a goal of our school to allow authentic experiences that enhance critical thinking. Any trip we take at Lovinggood is an extension of the classroom.

Transportation The school trips will ost likely be taken a private carrier. This is necessary because of time restraints in using county transportation – as busses can’t leave prior to 9:30 am and must return no later than 1:45 pm. These carriers are approved by the county. Extra classroom extension opportunities will require parent transportation.

Selection Process Fieldtrip venues were selected by teachers based on previous knowledge of the sites. They were discussed by the teachers in a collaborative effort to provide experiences that meet a variety of subject area objectives, are easy to get to, and are reasonably affordable.

Participation There will be events planned for all students, with the exception of specialized trips discussed later in this presentation. Per administration, students can be removed or denied participation in the fieldtrips based on behavioral concerns arising throughout the year. Overnight Trip Participation requirements will be discussed later in this presentation.

Etowah Indian Mounds Extra Classroom Extension Activity August 18, 2018 9:30 – 12:00 Social Studies Travel provided by parents If you go any time other than Saturday, the cost is $5.00 - $6.00 without group rate. Due by Monday September 10th

Dahlonega Gold Mines October 22, 2018 9:45 am – 5:45 pm (Dahlonega) Information has been sent home Cross Curricular in nature Travel on private carrier coaches (Southeastern Stages) Cost per student $75. Cost includes transportation, mine tours, and lunch.

STEM Fieldtrip Monday October 22nd U.S. Space and Rocket Center Hunstville Cost $85

Extra Classroom Extension Activities The Gone With the Wind Museum Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History New Echota The Bremen Holocaust Museum Stone Mountain Park Chickamauga National Battlefield Park The Carter Center Milledgeville (the old capital); and Louisville Marietta History Museum

Georgia Close Up Youth Legislative Conference Social Studies students March, 2019 (2 days 7:00 am – 4:00 pm) Conference at GA State Capital Mock Legislature Picture with Governor, meet local representatives and senators Estimated cost $100 per student

Center for Civil and Human Rights Museum and the King Center March 15, 2019 Estimated cost: $60 Through Language Arts class Cross Curricular with SS - History Standard 11: the Civil Rights Movement

FBLA October 11th - Fall Motivational Rally March 15th - Spring Networking field trip

Savannah Fieldtrip Wednesday May 8th through Saturday May 11th Cross Curricular This is a basic itinerary and not the finalized trip itinerary for the 2019 trip, but rather just a glimpse at the draft. Pay online !!

Sample Itinerary Could Include: Visits to following educational sites: First African Baptist Church Temple Mickve Israel Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Wormsloe Plantation Colonial Park Cemetery Mighty 8th Air Force Museum The Savannah Museum of History Historic Trolley Tour Forsyth Park River Street City Market The Squares of Savannah

Sample Itinerary Could Include: Visits to following entertainment sites: Historic Savannah Theatre Riverboat Dance Cruise Star Castle Entertainment (roller skating, laser tag, etc.) Dine at the following restaurants: Pirate’s House Roly Poly Longhorn’s Steakhouse Catering (dinner) Pizza Chik-fil-A Baldino’s Golden Corral/Barnes Family Restaurant

Savannah Fieldtrip Cost per student and chaperone is $590. Again, this year we have tasked The Travel Store to do all the planning to the venues to lighten our plate. The Travel Store is using our itinerary and contacts. Cost will be deferred by fund raising opportunities, however in order to benefit from the fundraising, you must participate in the activities.

Cost of the trip includes the following: Savannah Fieldtrip Cost of the trip includes the following: Transportation on private carrier - Lodging - Hampton Inn I-95 at Abercorn Meals (all meals covered) Admission to all venues Gratuity for drivers, tour guides, docents Track bags, scrapbooks (notebooks), miscellaneous items Private security guard at hotel Museums include: Gordon/Low House, Mighty Eighth, History Museum, Wormsloe, Tybee, Ft. Pulaski, Trolley Tour

Savannah Fieldtrip Cost of the trip does not include the following: Spending Money for souvenirs and/or snacks (Most museums have gift shops) River St. shopping Thursday’s dinner is pizza at school, Fri lunch will be in City Market area ($5-10), Fri dinner will be on River Street ($10-15), Sat lunch will be fast food ($5-10), Sun lunch will be fast food ($5-10).

Savannah Fieldtrip You should complete and return the entire packet along with the required deposit by Thursday September 20, 2018. Need Behavior Guideline form, Student Code of Conduct form, Student/Parent Intent form, and Overnight Permission form signed and returned by September 17, 2018 Parents interested in chaperoning should complete the chaperone application (Intent Form) and return by Monday September 17, 2018 . The chaperone application is available in the packet (on same page as Student Intent Form.) These will be dated and chaperones will be selected in the order they are received, pending administrative approval and based on the number necessary for student’s attending. You will be notified by Wednesday September 19th, with your deposit due by Monday October 1st. I can arrange a night next week for a notary to be at school (PTSA night 3/14) prior to the PTSA meeting, if needed.

($70 - any fund raising credit) Savannah Fieldtrip Payment Schedule: $200 deposit due with paperwork by 9/17 to reserve spot. Remaining Payment Schedule for Students and Chaperones Installment Due Date Amount October 3, 2018 $80.00 November 27, 2018 December 17, 2018 January 22, 2019 March 4, 2019 *Remaining Balance ($70 - any fund raising credit) I can arrange a night next week for a notary to be at school (PTSA night 3/14) prior to the PTSA meeting, if needed.

Savannah Fieldtrip Refunds: *Balance notices will be sent home throughout the year reflecting payments and any fundraiser credits. Parents can choose to pay the entire balance in one lump sum at any time between August 16, 2018 and March 4, 2019. Refunds: As the initial deposit to The Travel Store is paid in late September, refunds will be given minus the initial $200 deposit up to March 4, 2019. Please consider this before signing up for the trip. I can arrange a night next week for a notary to be at school (PTSA night 3/14) prior to the PTSA meeting, if needed.

Pay Online In years past, parents have been asking We have answered with paying by credit card option More convenient * Visit www.MyPaymentsPlus.com * Click “Register a Free Account” * Follow the simple, onscreen instructions If you’re not already registered, sign up today at: www.MyPaymentsPlus.com. If you are already a MyPaymentsPlus parent, simply log in to your existing account.

Savannah Fieldtrip All 8th Grade students who meet the behavior requirements listed below who have also completed paperwork and payment schedule are eligible. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: disciplinary infractions that may exclude you from this trip: Administration reserves the right to revoke field trip privileges for any student who violates the Cobb County Code of Conduct or displays any inappropriate behaviors throughout the school year. Students who obtain ISS or OSS, or receive a conduct grade of N or U, or display any other form of inappropriate behavior will be reviewed by administration to determine whether or not they are eligible for the trip. Final payment is due after last fundraising event is scheduled.

Savannah Fieldtrip • Behavior will be monitored up until the time of departure and also on the trip. We cannot take any students on the trip with which we have concerns about potential misconduct. • ** Please remember any student removed for behavior will be eligible for a refund minus the initial deposit through March 4, 2019. Additionally, any credits earned through fund raising would be forfeited to the general field trip budget. Final payment is due after last fundraising event is scheduled.

Fieldtrips Any Questions, e-mail john.house@cobbk12.org E-mail reminders will also be sent throughout the school year. Be sure to clearly print your e-mail address on the required form to turn in with your initial deposit. Financial statements will be periodically sent home with your student (an e-mail will be sent when these go home.) There will be call outs done to ensure information is getting home to you. Now’s the time to ask. Take a few minutes to look at the brochures about some of the places we will visit. Be sure to get all of your paperwork before you leave. Interested chaperones, please stay for just a few more minutes for us to meet.