House A Field Trips

Dear House A Families,

We hope your kids are enjoying the last few days of summer as we gear up to start another school year. I wanted to alert you to two field trips that we will be going on within the first month of school.

On Thursday, September 4th, we will be going on a canoe trip with Vermont Canoe and Kayak. This is an opportunity for students to learn about their teachers and new classmates. It is also a great way to teach students about working together. The cost is $25. Half of the group will be leaving at 7:45 and returning at approximately 1:00, and the other half will be leaving at 9:15 and returning at 2:30. Students will be assigned a canoe or kayak and some canoes may have up to three people in them. If you would like to chaperon, please get back to me as soon as possible as space is limited. Attached you will find the permission slip and waiver.

On Wednesday, October 1st, we will be going to the Flynn Theater to see "Encore!" Short Stories and Poetry. This is directly related to our Humanities lessons on short stories. The cost of this trip is $13. Permission slips will be handed out later.

We know that the price of field trips can be expensive for some families. Therefore, the Middle School has set up a field trip account for all students. To put money into this account, students will need to participate in the school fundraisers. Based on the family's participation and the fundraiser, a percentage of the amount fundraised goes into the account. This account is also known as the Boston Account, which helps students raise money for their end of the 8th grade field trip, which cost $325.

No students will be denied from going on these field trips due to financial concerns. If you have any questions, please contact Joe Smith at 893-5529 or at jsmith3@mtsd-vt.org.

Thanks,
House A