April 13, 2012
Dear
Parents and Guardians,
Fourth
graders in the Chadron Public Schools are being given the opportunity to see
and experience an important part of their history, the Oregon Trail. On Wednesday, April 25th, students will be
taken to Bayard, Nebraska, to participate in the Living History experience
presented by Mr. Rick Bayne. They will
see Chimney Rock, an important landmark on the Oregon Trail, and visit the
Chimney Rock Museum. They will also
travel to Scottsbluff Monument, another landmark on the trail.
We
will leave the school at 7:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 25th. It is essential that your child be here on
time as we are on a schedule. Each child
is to bring a sack lunch, plus nutritious snacks. Please include at least 2 drinks. We would prefer that they are not both
pop. Have lunches and drinks well
labeled before coming to school.
Please
see that your child is dressed appropriately.
Students need to wear good walking shoes. Long pants are preferred unless it is extremely
hot. Students should wear layers of
clothing to accommodate any kind of weather, as this trip does not have an
alternate date. Everyone should bring a
jacket.
It
is permissible for the students to bring a camera or binoculars, but they will
be responsible for those items. No money
is necessary for the trip. There are
gift shops at the museums. We do not
encourage the shopping, but recognize that if time permits they will shop. Students are not to bring music devices,
toys, or other unnecessary items.
We
plan to return to Chadron around 5:30-6:00 P.M.
Please make sure your child knows what he/she is to do upon returning.
(They are to walk, you are picking them up, etc.) It will be a full day, but should be a great
learning experience for all involved.
Please
stress proper behavior with your child, including bus manners, being good
listeners, not pushing and shoving, etc.
A positive team effort will make this a memorable trip. If you have questions, or would like to
travel with us, please contact us at 432-0717.
Sincerely,
4th
Grade Teachers
Nancy
Anderson
Donna
Piercy
Mark
Rutter
