Transportation & Volunteer Processes for Field Trips

Dear 4th Grade Families,

There have been questions concerning our upcoming field trip to Lelooska Cultural Center on October 25th. We would like to clarify the transportation and volunteering processes for this field trip, and others in the future.

In regards to transportation, some field trips will rely on parent volunteers to drive students to and from our destination. The main reason we do this is because the cost of buses is very expensive. We value the outside experiences that students gain through field trips, and would not be able to participate in as many of these experiences if we chose bus transportation. In accordance with PPS policy, all parent drivers are required to complete a background check and provide a valid driver’s license and copy of insurance before they are allowed to transport students.

To clarify the volunteer process, please review the following steps.

1. Indicate your interest in chaperoning on the permission slip
2. Fill out background check and driving forms – return to teacher
3. After teachers are notified of background clearances, teachers will contact approved parent chaperones. Please wait until communication from your child’s teacher before planning on attending the field trip.

While on the field trip, you will be responsible for a group of students. Your child will be in your group, and the teacher will assign the remaining students appropriately.

We appreciate your willingness and ability to volunteer. Thank you so much for your support and understanding.

Sincerely,
The 4th Grade Team
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