Discovery World Field Trip Itinerary & Tips 5/19/10

• 9:15 AM Board a charter bus @ SJL
• 9:45 AM Arrive at the Discovery World. Begin at the aquarium area, then proceed as a self-guided tour.
• 12:00 PM Lunch
• 12:30 PM Self-guided tour resumes
• 2:30 PM Board bus for return trip
• 3:00 PM Return to SJL

Chaperons direct each group of students through Discovery World, staying together at all times. Eat lunch and take breaks at the direction of the chaperons. Groups are welcome to merge into a larger group at the chaperons' discretion.

• This is an educational school trip. It is also a privilege. All school rules are in effect and will be enforced. Students who misbehave will not join the class on future field trips. At the same time, this trip is meant for students to learn in a less structured environment. Plan for a fun and exciting day!
• Be sure to bring your lunch in recyclable and/or throw-away containers. (No reusable container unless you want to carry it yourself.)
• Students will have a question-answer packet to use as a guide and learning tool through Discovery World. 

Our fifth grade parents serving as chaperons are Mrs. Rohleder, Mr. Van Grinsven, Mrs. Burke, and Mrs. Spaude.

Field Trip Scheduled for May 19

Just a quick note to let you know that the 5th & 6th grade field trip has been changed. It will NOT be to the ropes course, but will instead be to Discovery World.

Date: Wednesday, May 19th
Time: 9:30 - 3:00

5th Grade Chaperons:B. Rohleder, M. VanGrinsven, L. Burke, T. Spaude
6th Grade Chaperons: S. Davidson, E. Olson, B. Otto, M. Williams

Happy "Healthy Lung Month"...Our Second Field Trip

Our second field trip is scheduled for this coming Thursday, Oct. 15 from noon to 2 PM. We will travel with sixth graders to the Children's Health Education Center. Fifth grade students will celebrate Healthy Lung Month by participating in a presentation on the respiratory system. We'll learn the parts of the respiratory system, the respiration process, things that harm the respiratory system, diseases & infections, and how to keep the respiratory system healthy. Students are encouraged to visit http://www.bluekids.org/educators/swf/Double/motion.html to play Double Escape and http://www.bluekids.org/educators/swf/Dive/diaphragm.html to learn respiratory system vocabulary in Dive to the Diaphragm in preparation for this trip. We thank our parent chaperons, Kaylee's mom & Matt's mom, for meeting helping us on the trip.

Finally, here's your chance to earn science bonus points through a voki. Here's what to do for bonus:

• Research the nutrient iron
• Create a voki comment on my voki
• Make your voki (avatar) look pretty much like you, use your real voice, and use a background location that could be real
• Tell what iron does for your body, where it can be found, and list at least three foods that you have in your home that are good sources of iron

The due date for your voki bonus is Friday, Oct. 16. ALL OTHER VOKIS WILL BE DELETED.

Indian Summer Festival Field Trip

Friday, September 11, 2009

Itinerary for our trip:
9:30 AM Board a charter bus @ St. Jacobi
10:00 AM Arrive at the festival grounds (H. Maier Festival Park)

• Chaperons direct each group of students through the self-guided open-air cultural festival, staying together at all times. Eat lunch and take breaks at the direction of the chaperons. Groups are welcome to merge into a larger group at the chaperons’ discretion.

1:30 PM Board the bus for the return trip

• Come prepared for a variety of varying weather conditions.
• Students are responsible for their behavior
• Chaperons are responsible for our students’ safety and to guide them in pursuit of educational experiences. Playground areas are off-limits.
• Plan on purchasing your lunch on the grounds. Bring at least $3. Menu items include traditional Native American foods, like Indian tacos, frybread, and corn soup. Typical modern foods should also be available.
• Students will have “Quest Cards” which are designed as a learning tool. When students visit designated areas, volunteers will stamp the cards. The goal for students is to receive at least 6 stamps on the cards. When completed, students should leave the bottom portion of the card with the volunteers. Quest Cards will be available from Mr. Scharf after we check in.
• All students and chaperons are required to wear armbands to enter the grounds. These will be distributed at check in.
• This is an educational school trip. It is also a privilege. All school rules are in effect and will be enforced. Students who misbehave will not join the class on future field trips. At the same time, this trip is meant to for students to learn in a less structured environment. Plan for a fun and exciting day!
• Student groups will be formed this week and will be available to chaperons on Friday morning.
• Chaperon list: L. Burke, C. Spaude, B. VanGrinsven, B. Grube, E. Krutz, L. Hopp, V. Brandenburg, D. Barnharst, M. Bertram, J. Emmrich, B. Rohleder, L. LeVack, E. Dziekan, C. Bailey, J. Martinez

Discovery World Field Trip Itinerary & Tips 5/13/09

• 9:30 AM Board a charter bus @ SJL
• 10:00 AM Arrive at the Discovery World. Begin at the aquarium area (divers enter tanks at 10 AM), then proceed as a self-guided tour.
• 11:30 AM Lunch
• 12:00 PM Self-guided tour resumes
• 12:50 PM Meet for film Freshwater
• 2:00 PM Self-guided tour resumes
• 2:30 PM Board bus for return trip
• 3:00 PM Return to SJL

Chaperons direct each group of students through Discovery World, staying together at all times. Eat lunch and take breaks at the direction of the chaperons. Groups are welcome to merge into a larger group at the chaperons' discretion.

• This is an educational school trip. It is also a privilege. All school rules are in effect and will be enforced. Students who misbehave will not join the class on future field trips. At the same time, this trip is meant for students to learn in a less structured environment. Plan for a fun and exciting day!
• Be sure to bring your lunch in recyclable and/or throw-away containers. (No reusable container unless you want to carry it yourself.)
• Students will have a question-answer packet to use as a guide and learning tool through Discovery World.

Nutcracker Ballet Field Trip on Dec. 12

We have a field trip scheduled for this Friday, December 12 to see the Nutcracker ballet at the PAC with our fourth grade students. We will leave promptly at 10:10 AM. The performance begins at 11:00 AM. We hope to arrive back at school about 1:30 PM.

Students will NOT be able to order hot lunch. Each student should bring a lunch from home that has several parts, so that we can eat some of it just before we go and have the rest when we return. Milk will be ordered in the morning and will be available during our afternoon lunch.

Chaperones who signed up and paid for this trip on registration day are Mrs. Smrz, Mrs. Neils, Mrs. Olson, Mr. Pajot, and Mrs. Kaminski. If you are no longer able to chaperone, please let me know ASAP, since we have a waiting list of others who would be happy to buy your ticket from you. Chaperones should meet us in the front entrance lobby at 10:05 AM.