1. 8th Grade Fieldtrip Meeting Monday August 26, 2019

2. 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.

3. Fieldtrip Purposes
Our School mission/vision states that we are here to inspire learning in order to be successful. 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.

4. Transportation Use a private carrier.
No county busses – as busses can’t leave prior to 9:30 am and must return no later than 1:45 pm.
Approved by the county.
Extra classroom extension opportunities will require parent transportation.

5. 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.

6. Participation
There will be events planned for all students, with the exception of specialized trips as stated.
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.

7. Etowah Indian Mounds Extra Classroom Extension Activity
September 7, 2019
9:30 – 12:30
Social Studies
Travel provided by parents
If you go any time other than Saturday, the cost is $4.00.
Scavenger hunt due by Monday September 30th

8. Dahlonega Gold Mines October 29, 2019 9:30 am – 5:45 pm (Dahlonega)
Information has been sent home
Cross Curricular in nature
Private carrier coaches (American Coach)
Cost: $85 (includes transportation, mine tours, and lunch)

9. STEM/HS Science Fieldtrip
October 29th
U.S. Space and Rocket Center
Hunstville
$90
Plus an additional
$6-10 for spending
money (Cash)

10. 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
Alonzo Herndon home
Choice (with approval of teacher)

11. Chickamauga National Battlefield Park
AC Interdisciplinary Fieldtrip
More information to come
February (prior to break)

12. Georgia Close Up Youth Legislative Conference
Social Studies students
February/March, 2020 (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

13. Center for Civil and Human Rights Museum and the King Center
January 31, 2020
Estimated cost: $70
Through Language Arts class
Cross Curricular with SS - History Standard 11: the Civil Rights Movement

14. STEM Fieldtrips Oct. 15th – Cyber Day at IBM for STEM Girls only
March 20th - Oakland cemetery

15. Savannah Fieldtrip Wednesday May 6th through Saturday May 9th
Cross Curricular
This is a basic itinerary and not the finalized trip itinerary for the 2020 trip, but rather just a glimpse at the draft.
Pay online !!

16. 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

17. 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/cater the following restaurants:
Pirate’s House
Roly Poly
Longhorn’s Steakhouse Catering (dinner)
Pizza
Chik-fil-A
Baldino’s
Golden Corral/Barnes Family Restaurant

18. Savannah Fieldtrip Cost per student and chaperone is $640.
The Travel Store is planning the venues.
Cost will be deferred by fund raising opportunities, however in order to benefit from the fundraising, you must participate in the activities.

19. 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

20. 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).

21. Savannah Fieldtrip
You should complete and return the entire packet along with the required deposit by Thursday September 30, 2019.
Need Behavior Guideline form, Student Code of Conduct form, Student Intent form, and Overnight Permission form signed and returned by September 30, 2019
Parents interested in chaperoning should complete the chaperone application (Chaperone Intent Form) and return by Monday October 7, 2019.
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.

22. ($80 - any fund raising credit)
Savannah Fieldtrip
Payment Schedule:
$200 deposit due with paperwork by 9/30 to reserve spot.
Remaining Payment Schedule for Students and Chaperones
Installment Due Date
Amount
October 28, 2019
$90.00
November 18, 2019
December 16, 2019
January
February 10, 2020
*Remaining Balance
($80 - 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.

23. Savannah Fieldtrip
*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 Now and February 10, 2020 (can pay all, partial or payment schedule)
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 9, 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.

24. Fundraiser Information
Yankee Candle (online too)
Poinsettias
Timeframe – Monday 9/16 through Thurs 10/3
Percentage of sale will be applied to individual student (40-45%)
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

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26. 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.

27. 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 9, 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.

28. Fieldtrips e-mail john.house@cobbk12.org
reminders - sent throughout year.
Clearly print your address on the required forms.
Financial statements – sent periodically home with your student ( – inform they were given out)
There will be call outs done to ensure certain 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.