1. Field trip to Austin 2012 Parent meeting September 29 th 2011

2. Texas State Capital

3. Austin here we come!! Our fun-filled day in Austin will take place on February 24 th 2012. We look forward to sharing this historical and educational trip with all fourth grade students. We will travel via chartered buses to Austin and visit the State Capitol, the monuments on the capitol grounds and the Texas State Cemetery. We will visit markers for Stephen F. Austin, Governor John Connally, and Lt. Governor Bob Bullock.

4. The Capitol Visitors’ Center

5. Why? Austin is an important part of our Texas history unit for 4 th grade Social Studies. This trip will provide a close-up experience for students to learn more about Texas History. Students will be required to write a personal narrative for their STAAR test in 4 th grade. This experience will provide personal memories from which to write.

7. Who? Students will travel to Austin in February via charter buses accompanied by all fourth grade teachers and other support staff. We assure that your child will be properly supervised at all times during the trip. Cowtown Bus Charters is a reputable transportation company with good safety records. Parents chaperoning will be screened using district procedures. Parents interested in chaperoning will need to contact their child’s homeroom teacher.

9. Cost? The trip will cost $30 per student as a “donation” to PTO. This can be split into two “donations” of $15 each. Parents who are able to make an additional “donation” to sponsor another student will do this through PTO as well.

10. Texas State Cemetery

11. What you get for your “donation” Travel on comfortable charter buses Morning and afternoon snacks A tour of the Texas State Capitol Tour and interactive learning at the Capitol Visitors’ Center Tour of the State Capitol Grounds Tour of the Texas State Cemetery

12. Inside the Texas Capitol

13. Questions? Please feel free to ask questions.