1. 4th Grade Grand Canyon Sunrise Field Trip
Ms. Maldag, Mrs. Melton, Ms. Long

2. Thank You Project Exploration
Paperwork, transportation, itinerary are all set up through Project Exploration.
Trusted, licensed, insured.
Personal experience through Project Exploration.
Safety is always a priority of Project Exploration and the teachers.

3. Benefit For Students Curriculum will be reinforced. Guided tour.
Build friendships.
Safe environment.
Life experience.

4. SCHEDULING 11:00 p.m. May 16th, buses arrive at Vista del Sur
11:30 p.m. Depart Vista del Sur *Switch drivers
5:45 a.m. Arrive at Grand Canyon for continental breakfast-INCLUDED
10:30 a.m. Lunch/Provided by student
5:00 p.m. Dinner in Flagstaff/ Peter Piper Pizza- INCLUDED * Switch Drivers
8:30 p.m. May 17th Return to School

5. SCHEDULING South Rim of the Grand Canyon at Sunrise
Place’s We’ll See…
South Rim of the Grand Canyon at Sunrise
Wupatki National Monument
Sunset Crater
Cameron Trading Post
Desert Watch Tower

6. TRIP REQUIREMENTS Behavior contract signed by parent and student.
Commitment form signed and turned in.
Emergency Contact information.
Project Exploration Permission Slip
Student must show Vista standards of great behavior and commitment to academic studies.
No more than 12 absences.

7. Who will be attending the Grand Canyon Sunrise field trip?
Fourth Grade Team: Ms. Maldag, Mrs. Melton, Ms. Sutherland
At least 5 chaperones per bus who have paid and have attended the required chaperone meeting.
Students who qualify with payment, correct paperwork and exemplary behavior.

8. Safety
Safety of all students is the highest priority for us teachers as well as Project Exploration. We switch drivers twice during the trip. Students are required to stay with their chaperone the entire trip and there are only 3 students per group, maximum. The entire group stays together for almost the entire trip, only small periods of time with their small group. Only a small portion of the walking with the edge of the canyon in view.

9. Payment Total cost per student or chaperone is $180 (per person).
This year we are only accepting payments online through the Project Exploration Portal.
Students can be paid for with a tax credit online through the portal.
FULL payment is due March 1st- NO EXCEPTIONS!

10. Projectexploration.com

11. TRIP ID: 2222

16. STUDENT NAME

17. FAQ’S If I want to chaperone, do I have to pay?
Am I able to follow the bus in my car?
What happens if my child gets sick or injured? *Car Sick
Is my money refundable?
What if I don’t have the $180 right away?
How many children will be going?
Are electronic devices allowed on the trip?
My child needs medication….What can I do?
Can my student have snacks on the bus?

18. Important Dates
October 17th- Commitment Forms Due March 1st- FULL Payment Due (You can pay anytime before then online, and you can pay in increments) Permission Slip, Behavior Contract, and Emergency Contact Form are also due March 1st.