Chari Chanley, Ed.S. James HigginsScott Sidler
PrincipalAssistant PrincipalAssistant Principal
March 2017
Dear Parents/Guardians of Team Inspire Students:
The seventh grade class trip to Medieval Times has been scheduled for Thursday, May 4th. Please review the following information.
ITINERARY
WHEN:Thursday, May 4th, 2017
School buses depart from MTMS at 9:30 a.m.
Return to MTMS 2:00 p.m.
Students will follow their normal bus schedule to and from school.
WHERE:Medieval Times, Lyndhurst, NJ
ACTIVITY:Students will participate in the Medieval Times show. This trip is
part of the Social Studies Middle Ages interdisciplinary unit. The Medieval Times dinner and tournament is a live horse show in an enclosed arena. Persons with respiratory conditions, allergies, or asthma should attend at their own risk. Medieval Times uses stroboscopic and pyrotechnic effects.
COST:$57.00 (includes transportation, lunch, cheering banner, and activities)
LUNCH:Lunch is: garlic bread, oven-roasted chicken, sweet corn cobette, herb roasted potato, beverage, and a chocolate chip cookie.
*Vegetarian and kosher platters are also available.
Please make note of your preference on your child’s permission slip (page 3).
PERMISSION SLIPS:
COMPLETEDpermission slips MUST be returned by Friday, March 24th,with a $57.00 check or money order made out to: Monroe Township Middle School in an envelope with your child’s name and homeroom teacher’s name on the front of the envelope.
In order for students to attend the trip, it is necessary for parents to complete the permission slip (page 3) in its entirety. COMPLETED PERMISSION SLIP AND CHECK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS PLACED IN AN ENVELOPE WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME AND HOMEROOM TEACHER ON IT.
Return page 3 to your child’s homeroom teacher by Friday, March24th, and keep the information copy. There will be NO REFUNDS after April5th. We need to call Medieval Times with the number of tickets needed on April5th.
GROUPS:Groups will be selected by the students at a later date.
WHAT TO WEAR:Although this in an indoor activity, the arena is large and might be cool.
We recommend that students dress in layers such as long pants, a shirt,
a sweatshirt or a sweater, and a coat. Appropriate clothing is expected.
WHAT TO BRING:Students are allowed to bring purses or wallets, money and a camera. The camera may only be used in accordance with Medieval Times rules and regulations. STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR BELONGINGS AT ALL TIMES. THE SCHOOL DOES NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR BROKEN, LOST, OR MISSING ITEMS.
DO NOT BRING:DO NOT BRING GUM, FOOD, DRINKS, BOOK BAGS, OR OTHER ITEMS
NOT ALLOWED IN SCHOOL, BUS, OR FACILITY. ANY ELECTRONIC DEVICES SEEN WILL BE CONFISCATED AND RETURNED TO A PARENT AT SCHOOL. PLEASE REFER TO THE MTMS CODE OF CONDUCT. We cannot leave anything on the bus. Students must limit what they bring, including but not limited to, a purse/wallet, camera, and jacket.
SOUVENIRS:Students might have time before the show to purchase souvenirs. Vendors will stroll around during the performance selling the more popular souvenirs.
For the safety of all students, some souvenirs are to be kept in their bags at all times and are not to be played with on the bus. Anyone found playing with these items (swords, etc.) on the bus will have their souvenirs confiscated.
If you have any questions regarding the trip, please feel free to contact us at 732-521-6042.
Sincerely,
The Monroe Township Middle School Seventh Grade Teachers
FIELD TRIP PERMISSION SLIP
Student Name: Homeroom
Destination/Activity:Medieval Times, Lyndhurst, NJ ($57 cost of trip - paid by March24th, 2017)
Date of Trip: May 4, 2017 Time of Departure: 9:30 AM Time of Return: 2:00 PM
1. Students participating in a school field trip are to observe all school behavior expectations.
2. I understand that this form must be completed and turned in to the homeroom teacher by the
designated deadline of March 24th, 2017.
Please list all information that medical providers, staff and chaperones may need to know for the proper care of your child in case of an emergency:
Prescription Medications (if any) held in the Nurse’s office:
Dietary Needs:
Dietary Restrictions:
*Please indicate if your child will be having the vegetarian meal ______
Medications Being Taken:
If your child has a life threatening medical condition, (i.e. asthma, anaphylactic reaction) which requires medication, please contact the school nurse for a request for self-administration of medication form which your doctor must complete and sign. The completed form must be returned to the school nurse prior to the date of the field trip. Medication must be in the original prescription labeled container. For any questions regarding medication on field trips, please contact the school nurse at 732-521-6042 and press “2” to reach the nurse’s office.
I have read the contents of this form and hereby give permission for my son/daughter to attend the field trip. I also understand that school officials have the right to conduct reasonable searches of student backpacks or other belongings. As per Board of Education Substance Abuse Policy #5330, and in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:40A-12, if I cannot be reached, I give the district my permission to seek emergency medical treatment for my child and be tested for controlled dangerous substance if there is reasonable suspicion reported.
Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:
Parent/Guardian Emergency Phone Number:
Rev. 11/08
Chaperone Volunteer Form
The district has a chaperone manual that must be read, signed, and returned prior to the trip. Please check the district webpage, and if you’re still interested in chaperoning, return this form.
KEEP THIS REMINDER
Date(s) of Activity, Trip or Sport: Thursday, May 4th 2017
Destination: Medieval Times – Lyndhurst, NJ
- We will notify you by April 7, 2017 if you have been randomly selected to chaperone.
- If you do NOT hear from us, you have NOT been selected. We generally need only 4 to 6 parent chaperones per team and about 4 times that many volunteer!
- If you are selected, we will have a brief meeting with our chaperones the morning of the
trip, in our PAC, to discuss responsibilities.
Please call if you have any concerns (732) 521-6042.
Thank you for volunteering!
The Monroe Township Middle School Seventh Grade Teachers
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RETURN THIS PORTION IF YOU WANT TO CHAPERONE
Date(s) of Activity, Trip or Sport: Thursday, May 4th 2017
Destination: _____Medieval Times/ Lyndhurst, NJ______
Parent Name: ______
Parent email: ______
Student Name: ______
Team Name: ______
Homeroom Teacher: ______
Contact Phone Numbers - (Please * the best number to call during the day)
Home: ( ) ______
Cell: ( ) ______
Work: ( ) ______
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