Fifth Grade Outer Banks Trip

1. Fifth Grade Outer Banks Trip October 23 - 25, 2002

2. Directions You are invited to learn about our Fifth Grade Outer Banks Trip. Check out the information by clicking on the icons for the sections you are interested in. For the Tours section, there are assignments that will require the Internet. If you go to the Internet, to return to this PowerPoint presentation, click on the X in the top right-hand corner. You may need to print out some of the assignment sheets. Enjoy!

3. Home Directory Tours Outer Banks Information Itinerary Information

4. Tours Tryon Palace Jockey’s Ridge Aquarium Tours Elizabeth II Wright Brothers Lighthouses

5. Jockey’s Ridge Jockey's Ridge is called “The Living Dune” because it is always changing. It is highest natural sand dune on the East Coast. At about 140 feet, Jockey's Ridge is about 140 feet and is taller than any of the lighthouses on the Outer Banks. Click here for your assignment

6. Tryon’s Palace Choose one of the following topics: A Gentleman to Remember His Excellency’s Daughter Servants in the Tryon’s Household Not Your Typical 1700’s First Lady Read the article and take the quiz! After your trip take this Jeopardy Challenge Ye Olde Jeopardye: A Post-Visit Activity Scroll down and choose 1 Team, 2 Teams or 3 Teams

7. the Elizabeth II The Elizabeth II is a representation of a 16th-Century English merchant ship. It was built to typify one of the vessels used to bring colonists to the New World in 1585. For fun you may do a: Do a Word search Color the Elizabeth II Help the ship find the new world Click here for your assignment Click on camera to see a video on the Elizabeth II. Scroll down to Elizabeth II Makes It All Worthwhile.

8. Aquarium Your assignment is to select one subject from the aquarium list and answer all the questions on that subject. Write both questions and answers on a sheet of paper. Click on the Ask the Aquarium link to begin. Visit the Aquarium Web cam! Click on the fish then click on the link to the web cam window

9. Wright Brothers Read about the Wright Brothers then take the quiz! (You may want to look at the questions before you read.) Take a quiz on the Wright Brothers!

10. Lighthouses Vote on your favorite lighthouse and see the results! Scroll down to the poll and vote. Check the results! Complete the database for the lighthouses of North Carolina Click here for your assignment sheet Take a quiz on the lighthouses!

11. Information About the Trip Forms Information Rules Room Assignment Fundraisers

12. About the Trip Letter to Parents Packing General Information For the weather forecast for the Outer Banks Deadlines

13. Letter to Parent August 20, 2002 Dear Parents of Fifth Graders, We will be taking our fifth grade trip to the Outer Banks. The dates are Wednesday, October 23 through Friday, October 25, 2002. It is our goal for every fifth grader to go on this trip. All students will be allowed to go if they have parental permission. Financial hardship will not permit any student from going. This trip ties directly to the fifth grade standard course of study in science and makes the curriculum come alive. It is an experience the students will never forget. At this time, we do not know the exact cost of the trip. Based on last year’s trip, we think it will be around $250.00. This includes lodging, food, transportation, and all tours. It also includes three t-shirts and a jacket. We do plan to do some fundraising for parents who are interested. We will need to let the tour company know by a certain date the number of students who will be going. Then we will know the exact cost of the trip. We will be taking some parents as chaperones. We’ll know the number when we have an accurate count of the students who will be going. CHAPERONES WILL BE CHOSEN BY LOTTERY. At present the following staff members will go on the trip as chaperones: Mrs. Dees, Mr. Vorbroker, Mrs. Tussey, Ms. Harris, Mr. O’Neal, Mr. Brown, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Heyer, Mrs. L. Davis, Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Parnell, Mr. Carmichael, Mrs. Wham, Mrs. Glass, Mrs. Stone, Mrs. Lippard, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Benninger and Mrs. Bostian. Please take some time to think about the trip. All intent forms ARE DUE BY TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2002! A $50 non-refundable deposit will be due by Friday, August 30th. An itinerary will come home soon along with other information and forms about the trip. Sincerely, Teresa Dees, Assistant Principal

14. General Information 2 • Dates: Wednesday, October 23rd through Friday, October 25th, 2002 • Cost: $250 per child, which includes: • Round trip motor coach transportation • Two nights lodging • All tours • All meals (except for one bag lunch on Wednesday), including • (2) Continental breakfasts • (2) Lunches • Buffet dinner • Fast food meal on trip home • Admission ticket to Tryon’s Palace • Security guard each night • (3) field trip T-shirts • Jacket • The total cost of the trip has been based on the initial interest survey that was completed several weeks ago. If fewer children actually attend, the cost of the trip may be adjusted. The cost of the trip will be lowered after the various fundraising opportunities take place.

15. General Information Clothing: Students will be given three special T-shirts to wear on designated days. For example, red on Wednesday, white on Thursday, and blue on Friday. In general, students should wear casual clothing. No umbrellas are permitted. Shoes should be comfortable. Luggage: Only one piece of luggage per student/chaperone. Students will carry their own luggage. Meals: Each student is to bring a bag lunch (for Wednesday), including a beverage. All other meals are provided as indicated above. Personal items: Students may NOT bring radios, Walkmans, video games, etc. Rather, students are encouraged to bring personal books to read on the bus. (Videos will be available for viewing on the bus.) Cameras, jackets, purses, etc. should be labeled. Since these are school days, students should bring two pencils—a notebook will be provided for note taking. Students are responsible for their own belongings. Phone Calls: Students must have written permission from parents in order to call home. Please do not ask that your child call home each night that we are gone. Our schedule is very full; we do not return to the hotel until 9:30 pm or later. Medications: While on our trip, students may NOT take medication without written parental permission (see the Medical Form). Nurse chaperones will keep student medication and will administer it only as directed by parents on the Medical Form. Students may NOT have medication in their possession.

16. Packing List • One suitcase please! • comfortable walking shoes • three or four pairs of jeans/shorts (Last year it was really warm.) • three Vienna Outer Banks t-shirts • Vienna Jacket (for students) • underwear • pajamas • jacket that can be worn if it rains • an extra pair of shoes • socks • shampoo, soap, deodorant, brush or comb, etc. • back pack with pencil, notebook, a book to read, cards, or other travel games inside • pillow (optional) • stuffed animal to sleep with (optional) • souvenir money ($50.00 maximum) • camera and film- (Optional) Please make sure you send plenty of film. It is very expensive in the gift shops. • Sweatshirt • bag lunch and drink for the first day (no lunchboxes please, we want to throw away everything after we eat) • HAND HELD ELECTRIC GAMES, CD PLAYERS, AND CELL PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED. • BRINGING SNACKS AND DRINKS FROM HOME FOR THE BUS IS NOT ALLOWED. • PLEASE LABEL ALL CLOTHING AND YOUR SUITCASE!

17. Deadlines Prior to Thursday, September 20 - $50 deposit paid for Outer Banks trip. Money will be transferred to the account for the Outer Banks trip. September 20, 2002 - Meeting with parents regarding the Outer Banks trip. Information regarding Pepsi fundraiser to go home tonight. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit children who participate. September 21, 2002 - New permission slip to be turned in to classroom teachers. September 26, 2002 - Multi-vendor sale at West Central Community Center, 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Proceeds will benefit all fifth graders going on the trip. October 3, 2002 - All Pepsi orders and money must be turned in to receive credit for the Outer Banks trip. ALL ORDERS MUST BE PREPAID. NO EXCEPTIONS. October 5, 2002 - All medical forms, behavior contracts, and second deposit due. The second deposit amount is $75. October 12, 2002 -Information sent home with adjusted cost of the trip from proceeds from multi-vendor sale and the Pepsi fundraiser. October 13, 2002 -Pepsi products delivered to the school. Please pick up your orders between 10 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. October 19, 2002 -Balance due for Outer Banks trip.

18. Fundraisers September 17, 2002 Dear Parents, Beginning tomorrow, we are offering two fundraisers for our fifth graders going on our trip to the Outer Banks. We will be selling Pepsi products beginning Wednesday, September 18. We’ll sell cases of Pepsi products for $11.00 each. Each student will receive $4.25 for each case that they sell. Money will be collected as orders are taken and the delivery date will be on Saturday, October 5th from 10:00 until 12:00. The second fund raiser is being offered by Dean Chavis of Dean Chavis Photography. Mr. Chavis has put together a special fund raising package to help with our trip. Students will sell the package for $25.00. This is the sitting fee for a photography session. This includes the six original pictures he takes. Then packages are offered for purchase. Of the $25.00, the student will receive $12.50. We have reserved a November date as one of the times pictures can be made. Pictures will be back in time for Christmas. More details will follow on this fundraiser. Please decide whether or not you would like for your child to participate in one or both of the fundraisers. They are both excellent opportunities for your family to raise money for the trip. It is also an excellent way for your fifth grader to earn some of the money showing responsibility. Return the form below tomorrow to your child’s teacher. Order forms and information for those who participate will come home tomorrow. Sincerely, Teresa Dees, Assistant Principal

19. Room Assignment Room assignments will be posted at a later date.

20. Forms • Intent Form • Fundraiser Request Form • Balance Due • Medical Information • Phone Tree • Agreement of Rules Form

21. Intent Form _____ My child has permission to go on the fifth grade trip to Outer Banks on October 23, 24, and 25. _____ I am interested in fundraising opportunities for my child. _____ I will need financial assistance. (Please list approximate amount $_______). _____ My child will not be going on the trip. _____ I am interested in being a chaperone. Child’s Name ___________________________ Teacher ___________________________ Parent Signature ___________________________ Date ___________________________

22. Fundraisers Request ______ I would like for my child to participate in one or both of the fundraising activities for the Outer Banks trip. ______ I do not wish to participate in either fundraising activity. Please send information for the: ______ Pepsi Fundraiser ______ Dean Chavis Photography Fundraiser ______ Both fundraising activities Parent Signature ________________________________________ Child’s Name ________________________________________ Teacher ________________________________________

23. Balance Due M E M O R A N D U M TO: Parent of __________________ FROM: Teresa Dees DATE: October 8, 2002 RE: Outer Banks Trip Cost of Trip: ______250.00____ Amount Paid for Outer Banks trip: ________________ Fundraising credit: ________________ Balance Due October 16: ________________

24. Medical Information Nurse 1 and Nurse 2 are the two parent chaperones on our trip that are registered nurses. They will administer all medication to students. In our first aid kit we will take children’s tylenol, medicine for an upset stomach, bandaids, etc. Perscription medicine for your child should be sent to the school on Monday, October 21. It must be in the original bottle that shows the amount to be administered and how many times a day. Please fill out the form below concerning medication. Name of Child _____________________________ Name of Teacher _____________________________ ____ My child is not taking a prescribed medication. ____ My child takes a prescribed medication. It is __________________________. He/She will bring it to school on Monday, October 21, 2002. Parent Signature_______________________________________________

25. Phone Tree In the event that we are delayed coming home from the Outer Banks on Friday night, we will use a “phone tree” in order to inform parents of the time we will arrive. In years past, we have often gotten into traffic in the Raleigh area and it’s taken longer to get back to Pfafftown. Please fill out the form below with the information we will need to contact you. Name of Child ____________________________ Name of Teacher ____________________________ Two names and numbers for phone tree _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________

26. Agreement Form Please read and discuss these rules at home and return the following form. To: Parent/Guardian I have read the enclosed information about the Outer Banks trip. I will see that my child reads the information and that he/she understands his/her responsibilities for the trip and the consequences of misbehavior. I will assume responsibility as indicated above if necessary. I release and waive, and further agree to indemnify and hold harmless, the Board of Education, the individual members of the Board, its agents, employees and representatives, as well as trip supervisors and chaperones, from and against any and all claims which I, any other parent or guardian, or the student, may have or claim to have, known or unknown, directly or indirectly for any losses,damages, or injuries arising from, out of, during or in connection with the student’s participation in the trip or the rendering of emergency medical procedures or treatment, if any. ________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature To: Student I have read the enclosed information and I will abide by the rules and regulations for this trip or accept the consequences. I promise to be positive in my actions and have a great time! _________________________ Student Signature

27. Behavioral Expectations 2 • While this field trip is going to be a fun experience for everyone, we all need to remember that this is not a vacation. These are school days just as much as if we were in our classrooms at Vienna. Therefore, all school rules remain in effect for this trip. Since this is an overnight field trip, some special rules have been put into place. Remember, you will be representing not only Vienna Elementary School but your family, community, and most importantly, YOURSELF!

28. Behavioral Guidelines 3 • For safety, students must remain in their seats on the bus and talk with their neighbors only. • Students are responsible for all of their personal items (wallets, spending money, purses, cameras, etc.) throughout the trip. • No personal stereos, radios, Walkmans, or video games will be permitted on the trip. You are encouraged to bring a personal book to read on the bus if you prefer. • On tours, students will be expected to: • Wear the appropriate T-shirt that was assigned for that day. • Talk only when guides are not talking. • Stay with their assigned group, and if separated from the group, follow appropriate procedures. • Conduct themselves as ambassadors of Vienna Elementary School. • At the hotel, students are expected to: • Respect the other guests in the hotel. Remember, there are other people above, below, and beside your room and they will not hesitate to call the front desk if they are disturbed by your noise. • Respect the rights and properties of their roommates. • Remain in their rooms after returning to the hotel at night with lights out at one-half hour after returning to the room in the evening. In case of emergency, students should notify their assigned adult chaperone immediately. • Phones are off limits unless you have prior written permission and are accompanied by an adult chaperone. • While dining, students are expected to: • Respect the rights of others dining. • Talk quietly while in the restaurant. • Use appropriate table manners. • At all times, follow directions from any of the teachers and chaperones.

29. Procedures When Separated from your Group 4 • Don’t panic! • If possible, find a security guard or police officer for assistance. • If you meet another group from Vienna School, have the adult chaperone contact your group as soon as possible.

30. Behavioral Consequences • There will be severe consequences for those who fail to follow the stated rules. • If students fail to follow rules while on tour, they will be immediately escorted to the bus by an adult chaperone where they will remain until the end of the day. They will be responsible for instructional assignments while waiting. • If a student’s behavior warrants it, his/her parents will be called to explain the problem and to talk with the child. • If a student’s behavior is dangerous to him/herself or others, his/her parents will be called and arrangements will be made for the student to be sent home by commercial bus at the expense of the parent.

31. Itinerary Wednesday Thursday Itinerary Friday

32. Wednesday • October 23, 2002 • 5:30 am Depart Vienna Elementary School • 8:00 am Rest Stop • 11:00 am Bag Lunch brought from home • 12:15 pm Visit the Elizabeth II • 2:30 pm North Carolina Aquarium at Manteo • 4:00 pm Wright Brothers Memorial • 4:45 pm Shop for kites at Klieg’s Kites • 5:15 pm Jockey’s Ridge • 6:45 pm Pizza buffet at Kitty Hawk Pizza • 8:00 pm Check into hotel • Holiday Inn Express, Kitty Hawk • Phone: (252) 261-4888

33. Thursday • October 24, 2002 • 7:00 am Breakfast (continental at hotel) • 8:00 am Depart for Cape Hatteras • (See Bodie Lighthouse on the way.) • 9:15 am Arrive at the Cape Hatteras • Lighthouse • 12:00 pm Lunch on Ocracoke • (sub, chips, cookie, and soda) • 3:00 pm Board Cedar Island Ferry • 6:30 pm Seafood dinner at McCall’s Buffet • 7:45 pm Check into hotel • Amerisuites, Pine Knoll Shores • Phone: (252) 247-5118

34. Friday • October 25, 2002 • 7:30 am Breakfast (continental at hotel) • 9:00 am Carolina Ocean Studies Program • 12:15 pm Fast Food Lunch • (each one will be given $5.00) • 2:15 pm Tryon Palace • 4:15 pm Depart Tryon Palace • (meal stop on the way home - • each one will be given $5.00) • 9:00 pm Arrive back at Vienna Elementary