1. 4th Grade
Bisbee Field Trip
Parent Information Meeting
January 18, 2012
2. Purpose of the Trip
Provide our students
with an authentic
learning experience
Reinforce key topics
covered in the 4th
grade Science and
Social Studies
Curriculum
3. Trip Description
This unforgettable trip is
a 12-hour scientific and
historical experience.
The trip includes tours
of Kartchner Caverns
and Bisbee Queen Mine.
4. Save that Date!
We will be departing from Ocotillo Ridge on
Thursday, April 26th at 7:15 AM* (Mulcahey)
and Friday, April 27th at 7:15 AM* (Langdorf
and Samuelsen)
We will return to Ocotillo Ridge each night at
approximately 5:15 PM
5. Trip Details
7:15 AM. Board charter buses and travel to Kartchner Caverns,
arriving about 8:00 AM.
8:00-11:30 AM Tour the Caverns in groups, and have a picnic
lunch.
12-3:30 PM Travel to Bisbee, tour the Queen Mine
3:30-5:30 PM Travel back to ORE, arriving approximately 5:15 PM
6. Costs
The trip will cost
$95 for students and This price includes:
$105 for adult
chaperones. - cost of buses
- entrance/ticket fees
LIMITED scholarships are -visits to Kartchner and
available. See your child’s
classroom teacher.
Bisbee Queen Mine
-Project Exploration
Instructor
7. Methods of Payment
1. Direct Payment- please make
checks payable to “ORE Student
Activity Fund.” In the memo
section, please write “4th Grade
Bisbee Trip.”
2. Tax Credit- see your child’s
teacher for a tax credit form
PLEASE NOTE--THESE PAYMENTS
ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
8. Tax Credit Payment
Options
online through the Vail School District website
http://www.vail.k12.az.us/aboutUs/taxcredit.htm
PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR CHILD’S CLASSROOM
TEACHER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF YOU MAKE
AN ONLINE PAYMENT
9. Important Dates
January 18- February 10: Classroom teachers will be
accepting STUDENT payments and CONTRACTS, and
will contact CHAPERONES for assignments and
payments
Friday, February 10th LAST DAY FOR PAYMENTS
Mid April (Date TBA): Parent Chaperone Meeting
10. Student
Eligibility
Students must maintain a minimum of a “C”
average in ALL academic areas
Students must demonstrate acceptable behavior
at school
Students and parents must sign and return
Academic & Behavior Contract, due on or
before February 10th at Parent-Teacher
conferences
11. Chaperones
We would like to accommodate all
parents who are interested in serving
as a chaperone. Your classroom
teacher will notify you if there is room
for you to attend, and you may pay the
chaperone fee at that point.
12. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can a parent and student drive to Kartchner and Bisbee in
their own vehicle?
A: Yes. However, please note the following:
-Parent and student are considered a separate entity from
the group. They are welcome to join the group for tours,
hikes and site-seeing.
-Parent and student will NOT pay the $95, but will be
responsible for paying all park entrance fees and tickets
-Parent is responsible for the safety of the student at ALL
times and will not be assigned other students to chaperone.
-The student may not ride the tour bus at any point in the
trip.
13. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can students bring electronic equipment (ipods,
mp3 players, DVD players, game boys, etc.)?
A: We recommend that students leave expensive game
equipment at home to reduce the risk of being lost or
damaged. Teachers/Chaperones will NOT be
responsible for carrying or keeping track of equipment
AT ANY time during the trip. Teachers/Chaperones will
NOT be held responsible for any lost or damaged
items.
14. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What will the students do for meals on the trip?
A: Breakfast- students will have at their homes
Lunch- students will pack a sack lunch (we will
have coolers) and bring it to check in
Dinner-students will be home in time to have
dinner with their families.
Snacks- students provide their own, note
restrictions in packet
15. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much money should I send with my
child?
A: We recommend no more than $15 that can
be spent on souvenirs. Students will be
responsible for keeping track of their own
money.
16. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happens if my child does not go on the field
trip?
A: We will arrange for your child to stay with another
4th grade teacher and her class during the trip.
