I love Field Trips. I believe they are an important part of Early Childhood. Each year I look for appropriate activities that are a short travel distance from the school. I love outdoor trips to the farm and the zoo; however, my past field trips to the Pumpkin Farm and zoo proved to be disastrous due to bad weather. Therefore, I will no longer plan outdoor trips.
I know there is a concern about the lack of seat belts on school busses. I cannot understand the law allowing this practice to continue. However, it appears to be our only choice of transportation unless each parent drives his/her own child. Legally, I am not allowed to transport any children during school hours.
A Parent/Grandparent/Aunt/Uncle/Caregiver is always welcome to accompany a pre-school child on his/her field trip. A fee is charged for each child and adult who takes part in the activity. If your child does not participate, I ask that he/she remains home from school on the day of the field trip.
This year I have already planned 3 trips. You have received information about the play at GSU. There was a question about the $15.00 fee. Each child and adult who attend must pay $15.00- The ticket is $6.00 and the bus is $9.00. If we fill the bus (because many adults want to attend), I will be able to refund some money. The play is $6.00 a ticket, but the bus is $300.00 for 2 hours. When I determined the total cost, I had to base it on the 26 children enrolled in preschool.
Mother Goose is coming to us on October 20th. Her new show is called: "Teeny, Tiny Halloween." She made a visit last year and she was awesome! Mother Goose is an "In-school" field trip. A letter will be sent home at a later date regarding the fee for this program.
Last week, I visited the Oak Lawn Children's Museum. I met with the Director and we talked for over a hour. This is the best play-based center I have ever seen. I prefer it to the Kohl's Children's Museum, the Indianapolis Museum, and the Children's Museum in Bourbonaisse. It was fantastic. I want to plan a trip there in the near future; however, I wanted to ask the parents about transportation. Once again, the museum fee is $5.00, but the bus would be $300.00 for 2 hours. Dr. Stritch said that if a parent was willing to drive and pick up his/her child, we could skip the bus. I cannot transport any child. All parents are welcome to attend this trip or perhaps a few of you want to car pool? Or should I just get a bus? Please think about this and let me know. I want to go there ASAP. If parents like this idea, we can plan several outings there.
Have a great week!