Julia Sansom

Field Trip to

Work Ticket

Communication
The teacher and designated chaperones will have a Group Me pre-established
before the trip. The teacher will give each chaperone a contact list in their folders prior
to the trip. This will serve as a back up to the Group Me. In this group message the
teacher will update any schedule changes or update chaperones on important information.
If there is any issue the chaperone or teacher could direct message or message in the
group me to notify the adult. The teacher will be in charge of keeping the school
administration up to date of any important information or changes in schedule. The
teacher will also be in charge of communicating with the bus driver about meeting times
and places and any other pertinent information. The meeting place at the field trip
location will be where the bus will pick up and drop off, which will be at the front
entrance of the location.

Management Plan
Every student attending the field trip will be wearing a class shirt (cost is included
in field trip fee). This tee shirt will be a rusty red color. The chaperones and the teachers
will be required to wear a bright blue shirt. The differentiation in shirt colors will make it
easy to spot students as well as adults in charge. Each student will be grouped into teams
of four with a chaperone assigned to each group. The students will learn who is in their
group several days before the field trip. The chaperones will come up with a meeting spot
for the group in case they were to get separated (this will be in additional to the overall

class meeting spot). The day before the field trip and the morning of the teacher will lay
out the field trip rules. The rules are as followed: every student should be respectful to
classmates, chaperones, teachers, and any faculty they come in contact with at the
exhibit. Failure to do so will result in the students sitting out of the field trip activities
with a designated teacher in a designated area. Students should also refrain from using
their cellphones throughout the whole trip. Cellphones will only be permitted during
emergencies. Failure to abide by this rule will result in the student getting their cellphone
confiscated until the end of the day. Students must also practice mature behavior
throughout the field trip. This includes no horse playing, running, pushing, talking back,
talking in an unreasonably high tone in the exhibit or bus. Failure to exhibit mature
behavior will result in that student having to sit out with the designated teacher in the
designated area. The rules for the bus ride are as followed: no eating or drinking on the
bus, keep voice volume at a inside voice, no moving seats (once you have sat down
students will have to stay at that seat), student must thank the bus driver as they get on
and off the bus, there will be no horse play permitted on the bus. If a student fails to
follow one of these rules they will have to sit by a designated teacher on the bus and
possibly at the exhibit (depending on the situation).
Assessment of learning:

Student Learning
The teacher will prepare the students prior to the trip by allowing the students to
explore the field trip locations website on Chromebooks. Students will be able to see
what Burritt On The Mountain offers and hopefully their interest will be sparked for the
field trip. The teacher will conduct a series on minilesson on the history behind the Henry

Burritts Mansion. The students will understand that the mansion was built during the
Great Depression. During the teachers minilesson on Henry Burritt and the significance
of his property the teacher will show pictures and videos to communicate the importance
of the historical site. The students will have a clear understanding of the historical site
when they attend the field trip. The pretest before the field trip will be a K-W-L chart that
students will fill out and explain what they know, want to know, and what then what they
learned (the last part will be filled out after the trip). During the trip the students will be
given a journal to record their thoughts and observations in following the outlined
questions: what did I see, what did I do, what surprised me, what did I love most. After
the field trip, students will reflect on what they learned by answering the following
research questions.

Snack and Lunch Plan

Students will be asked and reminded to pack a snack and a lunch. The students will drop
off their lunch box in the Lunch Bin that will be placed at the front of the bus as they
load up. When we get to the site I will assign a chaperone to place the lunches in the
designated lunchroom. At 10 am students will take a break in the lunchroom and have a
10-minute snack break before the keynote speaker. At 1pm students will reconvene in the
same lunchroom and get their lunch boxes and have a 25-minute lunch break.

Safety Plan
Prior to the field trip the students will be told that if they are feeling ill or are in
any type of an emergency situation they are to immediately notify a chaperone or teacher.

The adult that is handling the situation is to notify the teacher in charge as soon as they
can. If a student needs medication available the teacher will administer the medication to
the student in a designated location. The teacher will have a first aid kit with her at all
times. If an emergency were to occur the meeting place would be in the front office at the
entrance of the field trip location.

Follow-up Questions
1. Name two things that you learned on the field trip that you didnt already know about the
Great Depression.
2. How did your teams work together during the activities?
3. What did you learn about Henry Burritt on the field trip?
4. Did you feel that our 6th grade class represented out school well on the field trip?

Name: ___________

K-W-L
What I want to LEARN.

What I WANT to learn.

What I LEARNED.

Pictures of Burritt on the Mountain

Name: _________________________

My Burritt on the Mountain

Journal
What did I see?

What did I do?

What surprised
me?

What did I love

MOST?

Name: ______________

Burritt on the Mountain

Reflection
1. Discuss the history of Burritt on the Mountain.
Who was the original owner of the property
When was the mansion built
When did Huntsville take the property over?

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2. Discuss two take aways that you had from the field trip.

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Schedule of the Day

Arrive at school

8:00-8:30

Take attendance
Chaperones arrive

Board buses

8:45-9

Buses will be at the

car rider ramp

Arrive at field trip

location!

9:00-10:15

Tour guide
Introduction

10:20-10:45

The buses will unload

at the front
entra nce of the
location
Will take place in the
field trip room

Ha nds-on activity
explorati on

10:45-12

Lunch

12-12:30

Board buses

12:30-12:45

Students will need to

explore with their
groups and
chaperones
Lunch will be had in
the field trip room
The buses will be
waiting at the front
entra nce promptly at
12:45!
We should arrive
back at school @
2:45

Contact number at Burritt On the Mountain: Charlotte Finley (256) 702-3333

Field Trip teacher coordinator: Julia Sansom (850) 226-2984
Trace Crossing Principal: Amanda Stone (205) 554-3232

Dear Parents,
We are excited to announce that Ms. Sansoms sixth grade class with be exploring Burritt on the
Mountain located in Huntsville, Alabama on APRIL 25th! We have been studying the Great Depression in social
studies for the past three weeks and we are closing out this powerful study by taking a trip to this
wonderful historic site. We are looking forward to a fun and educational day in Huntsville.
I am currently looking for parents that would like to serve as chaperones for the field trip. This
would entail arriving at 8:15 am on the day of the field trip, riding the bus to the site, and leading a group of
4 sixth graders through the field trip. If you are interested in attending the trip please fill out the attached
volunteer form and return it to me by April 12th.
Here are the important details about the trip:

The trip cost $25 per student

Each student attending should turn in their money, permission form, and medical form to me by April
12 th .

On the day of the trip students need to bring a snack, and sack lunch, and a drink.

Students should wear their school shirt on the day of the field trip,walkable shoes, and school
appropriate jeans or shorts.

Students are welcome to bring additional money if they would like to purchase a survivor from the
gift shop!

Electronics are PROHIBITED from the field trip!

The field trip schedule, permission slip, volunteer form, and medical form are all attached in this packet
and can be accessed on the class website! If you have any questions please feel free to email me at
sansom1@smithcountyschools.net. I am so excited about this exciting opportunity to learn and explore
the historical Burritt on the Mountains!
Miss Sansom

THANK YOU!
Trace Crossing Middle Schools 6th Grade class
would like to thank you for hosting us at Burritt
On the Mountain. We learned so much about our
nations history and enjoyed all the interactive
activities. Thank you for all of your
accommodations and making us feel so welcome.
-Ms. Sansoms 6th Grade Class

THANK YOU!
Ms. Sansoms 6th grade class would like to thank
you for coming with us on our field trip to Burritt
on the Mountain. We had a wonderful time learning
and exploring with you! We have included some
pictures of our favorite memories for you to have
as a keepsake.
-Ms. Sansoms 6th Grade Class J

Field Trip Permission Form

Dear Parent or Guardian,
Your child is going on a field trip to Burritt On the Mountain in Huntsville, Al.
Please read the information at the top of this form, then sign and return the
permission slip at the bottom of this form by _April 12th___.
Field Trip Information:
Date: April 25th
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Location: Burritt On The Mountain in Huntsville, AL
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Purpose: To extend students understanding about the Great Depression

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Cost: $20
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Cash or check payable to: Trace Crossings Middle School
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Means of Transportation: School Buses
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Leave school: __8:45 am__ Arrive back at school: ___2:45 pm___ .
Special Instructions: On the day of the field trip students must arrive
promptly to school wearing their class t-shirts. Students need to have a
snack and sack lunch, and need to leave their electronic devices at home!
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Sign this part of the form and return it to your child's teacher.

_____________________________________________________ has
permission to attend a field trip to
___Burritt On The Mountain _____ on ____April 25th _____ from
____8:45 am________ to ______2:45 pm_______.
Enclosed, please find cash/check in the amount of
_______$20______________ to cover the cost of the trip.
I give my permission for
________________________________________ to receive emergency
medical treatment. In an emergency, please contact:
Name: _________________________________________ Phone:
______________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________________________

Date: _____________________

Medical Release Form

Health and Medical Information
List Students Allergies: ______________________________o Food Modification on file with School
Nutrition
List Students Health Conditions: _________________________________________o IHP on file in
health unit
List all medications (prescription and over the counter--OTC) that student takes at home and during the
school day.
Include as-needed and emergency medications.
*Medication Name
(on label or box)

Dose
Ordered

Time(s)
Ordered

Taken @
School

Taken @
Home

**Written Authorization to Carry and

Self-Administer?

(Add additional information on the back of form if necessary)

*All medications must be in the original container. Medications not authorized for student to carry and administer must
be given to the staff member designated to provide health services or the supervising teacher/sponsor/coach for proper
storage.
**For student to carry and self-administer: Prescription meds must have written authorization of prescribing healthcare
provider and OTC medications must have written approval of parent/guardian.

OUT OF TOWN/OVERNIGHT/OUT OF STATE FIELD TRIPS ONLY

STUDENTS HEALTHCARE PROVIDER:__________________________________________ TELEPHONE:
_______________

STUDENTS HEALTH COVERAGE:

______________________________________________________
(A copy of the students health coverage/insurance may be attached if preferred.)

I hereby give permission for my child to participate in the above-mentioned school-related student trip(s).
All health information provided by me to the school for this field trip is correct and accurate to the best of
my knowledge. I authorize trained school personnel to assist my child with his/her medication as my childs
healthcare provider or I have directed if needed. In addition, in the event of accident or sudden illness while
on the school-related student trip, I authorize school personnel to have my child transported by EMS to the
nearest hospital and authorize treatment as may be deemed necessary in an emergency for the health of said
child. In the event physician(s), parent(s), or other persons designated by the parent cannot be contacted,
school personnel are hereby authorized to take whatever action is deemed necessary in their judgment for
the health of said child.

________________________________________________________
__________________
Parent/Guardians Signature
Date
Please return this form to your childs teacher/coach/sponsor.
(CONTINUED)

School-Related Student Trip Permission Slips and Medical Release

Form
STUDENT DRIVER
THE STUDENT DRIVING A VEHICLE AND THE PARENT/GUARDIAN OF THE
STUDENT DRIVING A VEHICLE MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM.
STUDENT
______________________________________________________________
PURPOSE: ____________________________________
yearbook, co-op)

(i.e.,

DRIVER:

journalism,

MSU,

DATE(S) OF TRIP(S) ______________ DEPARTURE TIME _________ RETURN TIME

_________
DESTINATION
_________________________________________________________________
NAMES
OF
PRINCIPAL-DESIGNATED
______________________________________

SPONSORS

PARENT/GUARDIAN SCHOOL-RELATED TRAVEL PERMISSION

I agree that my child, _____________________________, may leave school in an
automobile on _________________, 20____, at ________________ oclock for the
following purposes:
(Date or Dates)
________________________________________________________________________
______
________________________________________________________________________
______
My child: o Shall return to school immediately following the assignment, or
(Check one:) o Is not required to return to school immediately following the assignment
because
________________________________________________________
I understand that in the event an accident occurs, the automobile and/or my insurance
company will have primary responsibility.
I agree to permit a student, to ride in my vehicle and/or my childs vehicle, driven by my
child and covered by my insurance and/or my childs insurance, and I assume primary
responsibility for the insurance coverage. I understand that the insurance covering the
vehicle will serve to cover my child and the passenger in the event of injury.
I agree to permit the following student(s) to ride in my vehicle and/or my childs vehicle:
________________________________________________________________________
_____

I hereby agree to hold the Montgomery County Schools and the Montgomery County
Board of Education and any and all of their agents and employees harmless from any and
all liability, damages, expenses, or financial obligations arising out of any school related
student trips.
PRINCIPAL/DESIGNEE AUTHORIZATION
Approved
By
Principal/Designee
Driver Approved
Sponsor

__________________________________________________,
By

__________________________________________________,

Passenger Approved By __________________________________________________

____________________________
____________________________
Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

Student

**If there is a change in driver, passenger or destination, a new form must be

completed.**
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School-Related Student Trip Permission Slips and Medical Release

Form
STUDENT PASSENGER
THE STUDENT RIDING AS A PASSENGER IN A VEHICLE DRIVEN BY
ANOTHER STUDENT AND THE PARENT/GUARDIAN OF THE STUDENT
RIDING AS A PASSENGER IN A VEHICLE DRIVEN BY ANOTHER STUDENT
MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM.
STUDENT
___________________________________________________________

PASSENGER:
PURPOSE:

____________________________________ (i.e., journalism, MSU, yearbook, co-op)

DATE(S) OF TRIP(S) ______________ DEPARTURE TIME _________ RETURN TIME
_________
DESTINATION
_________________________________________________________________
NAMES
OF
PRINCIPAL-DESIGNATED
______________________________________

SPONSORS

PARENT/GUARDIAN SCHOOL-RELATED TRAVEL PERMISSION

I agree that my child, _____________________________, may leave school in an
automobile on _________________, 20____, at ________________ oclock for the
following purposes:
(Date or Dates)

________________________________________________________________________
______
________________________________________________________________________
______
My child: o Shall return to school immediately following the assignment, or
(Check one:) o Is not required to return to school immediately following the assignment
because
________________________________________________________
I give permission for my child, ______________________, to ride in a vehicle driven by
____________________. I understand in the event of an accident, the policy covering the
vehicle will cover my child.
I hereby agree to hold the Montgomery County Schools and the Montgomery County
Board of Education and any and all of their agents and employees harmless from any and
all liability, damages, expenses, or financial obligations arising out of any school related
student trips.
PRINCIPAL/DESIGNEE AUTHORIZATION
Approved
By
Principal/Designee
Driver Approved
Sponsor

__________________________________________________,
By

__________________________________________________,

Passenger Approved By __________________________________________________

____________________________
____________________________
Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

Student

**If there is a change in driver, passenger or destination, a new form must be

completed.**
Review/Revised:7/21/11

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