August 28, 2014

Dear Parents and Families,

Although school just started, we already have one of
our best field trips of the year coming up. Every year, the
fifth graders of East and West Grand School Districts have
the privilege to go to Monarch Lake and participate in a
field study put on by the Forest Service. Mark your
calendars! The date for our field trip is Thursday, September 11. There will be several
different field stations focusing on the science of our area for the students to explore. The
field trip will last all day. We will leave the school around 8:00am and return at
approximately 3:15pm. We will be eating a picnic lunch there.
If you would like to attend the field trip, please check the box below. It would be great
to have you join us! There is only room on the bus for a couple of parents/family members,
so it would be best to try to carpool. The first to respond will get spots on the bus if you
choose to ride the bus. Otherwise, well meet you there at 8:55am. (It is a fee area, so please
be prepared to pay $5.00 per vehicle.)
Since all of the activities take place outdoors, it is important that your child is properly
prepared for the ever-changing weather. Its been known to snow on this trip. Below is a
list of the items your child should bring:
back pack
lunch (A sack lunch may be ordered through the school; check the box below if you
would like us to order one for your child.)
nutritious snacks
water bottle
warm jacket / rain gear
suitable hiking shoes (no sandals)
hat
gloves or mittens
sunglasses (optional)
sunscreen
For parents/family members joining us as chaperones, please be sure to bring all of the items
for yourself as well.

Thank you,
Amy Horton and Catherine Maxfield








Monarch Lake
Permission Slip
Please sign and return by September 9th

Yes, ___________________________ has my consent to
attend the Monarch Lake Field Trip on Thursday,
September 11th. The best phone number to reach me at
during this trip is ________________________
No, _________________________ will not be attending
the field trip.

I understand that East Grand School District is not responsible for injuries to students as a
result of incidents beyond the control of the chaperone or bus driver. I also understand that
East Grand School District is not responsible or liable for damaged, lost or stolen personal
property belonging to my child.

Will your child need a sack lunch from Fraser Valley Elementary on the day of this field
trip?
______ No.
______ Yes. I understand by checking yes that my childs lunch account will be charged
regardless whether they bring their own lunch or not. The lunch provided will be a sack
lunch.

As a student, you are expected to SOAR. This means that you are safe, you own your own
actions, you are accountable for your actions, and you are respectful to all adults, peers, and
property. Youll also need to be accountable because the assignment that will be due after
the trip requires that you take notes at each station. Please sign below stating that you will
SOAR on this field trip.

Name of Parent / Guardian: _______________________________

Signature of Parent / Guardian: ____________________________

Signature of Student: ___________________________________

I would like to attend the field trip as a chaperone.

I would like a spot on the bus if possible.