AUSTIN
FIELD TRIP
May 15, 2017
• 6:30 am Buses leave for Austin.
• Parents should park in the front parking
lot only.
• Students should check in with their
homeroom teacher at Fall Creek no later
than 6:15 am.
• We will check-in the student, lunches, and
snack bags.
Morning
Check• We can’t wait or turn
around for anyone
after 6:30 am. We will leave on time.
In
• Students can bring items to make the ride more
enjoyable:
 2 snack bags
 Small pillow and a blanket
 Electronics – please note that we are not responsible
for any lost or stolen items. There may/may not be
Wi-Fi, so please download appropriate games/movies
beforehand.
 Jacket or sweater
 Money for the souvenir shop
What Can I
Bring????
• Lunches will be put into a large cooler by homeroom
teacher.
• Each homeroom teacher will need 1-2 parent volunteers
to drive the coolers to Austin
• Please pack lunches in a large Ziploc bag or plastic
grocery bag. Please do not put lunches in a large lunch
kit.
• Chaperones will also need to pack a lunch. Due to the
agenda, it can be difficult to get to a restaurant and back
on time.
Lunch
• Chaperones will drive to Austin. Parking is limited.
Please carpool if possible.
• Do Not drive in between the buses!
• All chaperones will be given a sticker to wear during the
Capitol visit.
• Chaperones will help monitor behavior and noise level.
• Chaperones may have 1 or 2 extra students, other than
their child, to supervise.
Chaperones
Do’s……
Don’ts…….
• Please pack snacks in
gallon size Ziploc bags or
plastic bag… Snacks can
• No glass containers.
• * No refrigerated food
items.
• Do not allow students to
jump or hang on statues.
• Do not talk on cell phones
while in the Capitol
building. (Silent mode)
include – goldfish, pretzels, granola
bars, fruit, water, etc.
• Wear tennis shoes and a
hat.
• Be at assigned location
on time.
• HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!
Helpful Tips
• 10:00-11:30 – Capitol Building Students and Chaperones must stay together
with the homeroom class while at the Visitor Center and during the Capitol
Tour.
• Visitor Center Time: 10:00 Alfred, Spurlock
•
10:30 Windham, Roberson
•
11:00 Rasmussen/Matthews, White
•
• Capitol Tour Time: 10:00 Rasmussen, 10:15 White
10:30 Alfred, 10:45 Spurlock
11:00 Windham, 11:15 Roberson
• 11:45-12:15 Lunch (18th Street covered area) Refer to map. Students and
Chaperones must stay together while walking to the Outdoor Plaza
• 12:15:-3:00 Bob Bullock Museum Students and Chaperones must go the
selected movie for their class on time, however may walk through the
museum at their own leisure. Chaperones must stay with their students.
• Shipwrecked Movie (26 min) - Rasmussen/Matthews, White, Windham - 1:00
PM
• Star of Destiny Movie- (about 20 min) - Alfred, Spurlock, Roberson - 2:00 PM
Agenda
• The Austin field trip is an annual 4th grade activity. It is very
important for the entire group to demonstrate the Cardinal
Creed—Be Safe! Be Respectful! Be Responsible!
• Students will tour the Capitol and Visitor’s Center. Students
should be walking at all times, raise their hands if they have a
question, voice-level should be at a whisper, and follow
directions.
• We must be at our absolute best in order to be invited back
next year.
• Most importantly, we want all students and chaperones to have
fun!
Behavior, Behavior,
Behavior!!!!!!
•Questions
& Answers