1. Grand Canyon Parent Meeting
WELCOME!!!

2. First, we would like to thank you!

3. Grand Canyon Safety Rules
Students must always stay with their chaperone.
Use caution near the edge.
No running.
Stay on the trail.
Do not throw objects of any size into the canyon!!
The teacher should always be at the front of the group.

4. Chaperone Responsibilities
Be at Hull at 4:50 a.m. to check in your group.
Sit with your group on the bus.
Lead by example. You must follow all school rules on the trip. This does mean that there can be NO smoking on this trip.
You must accompany students at all times. This includes monitoring the restroom.
You will need to actively supervise all students. Do not be afraid to enforce the rules.
There is a great deal of walking involved in this trip. Please make sure you are prepared!

5. Chaperone Responsibilities
Actively Supervise
On the bus:
Sitting in seats
Using indoor voice
Using electronics appropriately
Make sure your group understands that the driver needs to concentrate on the road, and screaming is distracting and dangerous.

6. Chaperone Responsibilities
Actively Supervise
Our goal: no injuries! We need your help. Behavior that may be acceptable on a family vacation may not be acceptable on this field trip.
* feet on the ground – even at rest stops *

7. Chaperone Responsibilities
Actively Supervise
Keep group on the right side of the trail. Teach them to share the path with other tourists.
Walk, don’t run.

8. Chaperone Responsibilities
Make sure students clean up all trash, especially at lunch.
Serve as a guide in the learning process. Please remember not to cluster with other chaperones. We need all chaperones spread out throughout the group assisting with supervision.
Provide encouraging and positive words throughout the trip.
Once again, smoking is not permitted at anytime on this trip.
Turn off or silence your cell phone. We need your full attention on the students in your group.

9. Chaperone Responsibilities
We will provide safe and appropriate times for photos.
There will not be an opportunity to shop on this trip. In fairness to the rest of the 4th grade classes, please do not purchase ANYTHING at the rest stops or at the Canyon.
Walk at the end of your group so that you can see ALL students at ALL times.
Shopping at vending machines or shops is not allowed for chaperones and students.
Check the bus to make sure it is clean and clear before exiting.
When returning to school, please remain with your group until all students have been picked up.
HAVE FUN ON THE TRIP!!!

10. Schedule for the Trip 4:50 – arrive at Hull 5:15 – Depart
10:00 – Arrive at the Grand Canyon
12:00 – Lunch at Park Headquarters
4:30 – Depart
8:00 – 9:30 Buses arrive at Hull (pick up time can vary due to traffic)

11. Miscellaneous Information
Lunch: Sack lunch from home
Dinner: Sack lunch from the cafeteria or bring your own
Snacks should be healthy and clean.
You will need a backpack (without wheels) to carry supplies.
You may bring something to do on the bus… it is a long ride! 

12. “But they’re so cute!”
Do NOT approach wildlife. They can become aggressive without warning.
Do NOT feed wildlife. Your food may make them sick.
Enjoy wildlife from a
safe distance!

13. And now a word about the “Wood Bee” aka “Carpenter Bee”
There are special bees at
the Grand Canyon called Wood Bees.
They are really wonderful. Why?
First, they are very big and easy to see.
Second, they make a nice buzzing sound.
Best of all, though, ….
… they very rarely sting!!!
They are basically harmless. Leave them
alone so they can pollinate the flowers.

14. Questions???