Advisory Teacher __________________________
USA Science
Engineering Festival
Permission Slip for Seventh Grade Field Trip
Date of Trip: Friday, April 15, 2016
Destination: Washington DC Convention Center
Purpose of the Trip: Get a "Sneak Peek" into the 4th USA Science & Engineering Festival - the largest STEM
education event of its kind in the United States! Sneak Peek Friday - presented by Chevron - is a special event
open to school groups, homeschoolers, and military families to preview and experience the EXPO exhibits before
they open to the general public at the Grand Finale Expo on Saturday and Sunday.
Attendees will have access to over 3,000 hands-on, interactive activities offered by more than 1,000 leading science
organizations from around the nation. Imagine chatting with Albert Einstein, flying a simulated jet fighter, being a
crime scene investigator, building an underwater robot, taking a vacation in space or watching a science magician .
These are just a few examples of the types of interactive activities and exhibits you will find at Sneak Peek Friday. See more at:
http://www.usasciencefestival.org/schoolprograms/register-to-attend-sneak-peek-friday-2.html#sthash.oFIZ3S vi.dpuf
Time Leaving School: 8:45 AM (1st Period)
Time Returning: 2:45 PM (8th period)
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Cost for Festival and Buses: Total for the trip is $14.00
Make all checks and money orders payable to: Roberto Clemente Middle School. Please print your child’s
name AND student ID number in the memo area of the check or money order.
The payment covers the following:
 Bus transportation and bus parking
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Lunch is not provided for the trip. All students must bring their own lunch and a no
trash lunch will be encouraged. Please encourage your student to make as little
impact as possible (More Information on Page 2).
Students who hold the student accident policy, available at the beginning of each school year or at the time of
entry, are covered on an approved field trip within the liability limits of the policy as described in the
insurance brochure. The Montgomery County Board of Education maintains public s chool bus liability
insurance within the limited required by the Maryland State Department of Education. Parents may want to
consider additional coverage in excess of the above-stated limits.
We are encouraging all students to pack a
Zero Waste Lunch for this trip.
Zero Waste
It has been estimated that on average a school-age child using a disposable lunch
generates 67 pounds of waste per school year that equates to 18,760 pounds of lunch
waste for just one average-size school.
Please consider reducing the amount of lunchtime waste. Here are a few suggestions
for getting started as suggested by
•Pack a cloth napkin instead of a paper napkin.
•Pack stainless-steel utensils instead of using disposable plastics.
•Pack a reusable drink container instead of disposable juice boxes, juice pouches,
cans, and plastic bottles.
•Pack lunch items in reusable containers. Laptop Lunches work well because they
allow for an appealing horizontal presentation. Avoid using plastic wraps, plastic bags,
wax-paper bags, and aluminium foil.
•Avoid purchasing pre-packaged items. Buy foods in larger containers and leave them
at home for recycling.
•Pack lunches in a lunch box or backpack instead of relying on paper or plastic bags.
RETURN ONLY THIS PAGE and PAYMENT TO YOUR ADVISORY TEACHER
Advisory Teacher __________________________
Please contribute if you can: The cost of the field trip can be prohibitive for some families.
Please consider donating extra money by writing a separate check so that every student can have
the opportunity to enjoy this wonderful and valuable experience.
Permission slip and payment to Roberto Clemente Middle School must be returned Wednesday, March
23rd. We expect that all students will attend this trip. Please contact Mr. Simkanich
([email protected]) or Mrs. Hershkowitz ([email protected]) if financial
aid is needed.
Student Name: ______________________________________
Student Number:______________
Cost: $14.00
I give permission for my child, ____________________________________________________, to go on the
field trip described in this form. In the event that MCPS is unable to reach me, I give permission for MCPS
personnel to seek appropriate medical care if needed.
_________________________________________
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Parent Signature
Date
Telephone number in case of emergency: ___________________________________
My child has the following medical condition or allergies: ___________________________________________
Please check the following regarding your payment:
Cash (exact change please)
OSP Confirmation # ____________
Check # ______________
Lunch Choice:
Bring own lunch _________
Need a School Sack Lunch ____________
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**If you would like to help by being a chaperone for the trip, you will NOT have to pay.**
I would like to be a chaperone on this field trip: ______YES
Phone Number: _________________________
______NO
Print Name: __________________________________
Email address: ____________________________________________________
There will be no refunds due to last minute cancellations by students