1. MRS. HARPER AND MR. BERNSTEIN Renaissance Faire 2009 Irwindale, CA. Vista Middle School 7 th grade

2. Renaissance Faire Why are We Going? 7 th Grade World History Hands on learning experience. What we are learning about in History. FUN! Lessons will be repeated in High School

3. Are you Eligible? This field trip is academic….YOU MUST Turn in assignments from Middle Ages and the Renaissance BEHAVIOR BEHAVIOR BEHAVIOR Your behavior must be excellent for me to trust you on a big field trip!

4. Student Expectations and Behavior Students MUST be respectful of all adults and students on the trip. Students MUST stay with chaperone and group at ALL times. Students MUST be in school uniform. Students MUST ride bus appropriately. Be courteous to all adults and students you meet on the trip. AND…… NO WHINING!!!!!!!!!!

5. What can I bring? Uniform( Or else you will not get on the bus!) Money (It is up to you how much you bring and at your own risk) Wear sunscreen Camera (At your own risk and NO cell phone cameras) Name tag (first and last name) Hat (to keep sun out of eyes) Must wear name tag at all times

6. What NOT to bring Cell phones I pods Backpacks Nothing that isn’t allowed at school Gum Non uniform clothing Food or drinks (unless you bring your own lunch and it needs to be in a brown paper bag with your first and last name)

7. What can I expect to see? Serfs Blacksmith Queen Peasants Nobility Guilds Shops Food Joust Knights And MUCH MUCH MORE!!!!!

8. GIVE THE SHOW YOUR FULL ATTENTION DO NOT BE TALKING WITH YOUR FRIENDS TREATING PERFORMERS WITH COURTESY AND RESPECT. DO NOT THROW ANYTHING. DO NOT ASK PERFORMERS FOR THEIR AUTOGRAPHS Renaissance Faire Show Etiquette

9. Your Assignment Each adult will be given a camera and a bingo card. Students must go to each thing on Bingo card and take a picture to prove they were there with the group. When we return to Vista, we will print these pictures.

10. REMEMBER!!! This is a HUGE privilege and we expect only your BEST EFFORT, BEHAVIOR, and COOPERATION!!!!

11. Details – what do you need to do? Return parent-signed permission slip by Monday, April 20 th Complete all you history assignments Get permission from each of your teachers Practice your best behavior