Atlanta Field TripInformation Night

December 18, 20136:00pm

Click the picture below for more information about the CNN Tour!

Click the picture below for more information about the Georgia Aquarium.

Click the picture below for more information about the World of Coca Cola Tour.

Click the picture below for more information about the Stone Mountain Laser Show.

Click the pictures below for more information about Martin Luther King Jr./Ebenezer Baptist Tour.

Click the pictures below for more information about the Atlanta Cyclorama.

COST OF TRIP:$240

CHAPERONES:WE NEED YOU!We need moms and grandparents.We especially need DADS to chaperone boys’ rooms, though we will use moms to cover boys’ rooms as needed.• “Quad” rate for rooms means limited flexibility for

requests• PLEASE AVOID SPECIAL ROOMING REQUESTS• Our primary goal - a chaperone for every room• Also important - fun for everyoneMake sure you register to volunteer at: https://www.cmsvolunteers.com/volunteer.php?newflag=1

FUNDRAISING:GENERAL FUND - • Fall Festival• Bingo Nights• Family Dances• Smencils/Candy/Hot Chocolate• Sponsorships/Letter writing

campaign to area businesses

PERSONAL FUNDRAISING:

• Donut sales• Personal Sponsorship

http://rivergate5thgrade.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/Atlanta+Field+Trip

BUSINESS FUNDRAISING: Many businesses will donate!Last year the management at River Gate Shopping Center and Komet each made sizable donations to our trip.

DUE DATES:GOTTA HAVE THEM!

Make your decision about whether or not you’re going to go by January 31st.

After that date, we are closing the trip, no exceptions.

We’ll work with everyone to get your child there.

Talk to your child’s teacher or Mrs. Godfrey specifically if a scholarship is necessary.

PAYMENT COLLECTION DATES:EASY(ISH) PAYMENT PLANStudents and chaperones must pay.Cash or money orders only. No personal checks accepted.Payment dates are as follows:Friday, January 31 - $60 deposit due to reserve spot. Friday, February 28- $60 payment dueFriday, March 28 - $60 payment dueFriday, May 2 – Balance due

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS:THREE STRIKES POLICYRGA-5 ExpectationsRiver Gate ExpectationsCMS Rights and Responsibilities Handbook• Stealing• Fighting• Other Inappropriate ConductAtlanta Pick-up!

ELECTRONICS:LET’S AVOID DISTRACTIONS!• Be respectful – off or on silent in museums.• Chaperones will carefully monitor cell phone usage and

discourage excessive texting.• Personal devices– iPod touch and personal gaming

systems – allowed for bus and bed time.• Your child is responsible for the technology he/she

brings.

MEDICATION:MAKE SURE THE PLAN IS IN PLACE!• Make sure medications are prepared for the trip.• Discuss administration with teacher/chaperone prior to

departure.

ATLANTA FIELD TRIP WIKI PAGE:

http://rivergate5thgrade.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/Atlanta+Field+Trip

On fifth grade wiki!

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