CA Academy of Sciences Field Trip
Thursday, October 15, 2009
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Thank you to the 18 parents who will be our chaperones! We will take a bus to the Academy and enjoy
scavenger hunt in African Hall, the Aquarium, around the Climate Change exhibit, and at the Islands of
Evolution! Bring a bag lunch. Free time may be used to visit and explore the Rain Forest, the Living
Roof, the Bug Show, the shops, the Swamp, or other areas of interest.
Dress in complete uniform.
See the handout for other directions and information
FOLLOW-UP
WOW! What a super field trip day!
Thank you to the parents who came with us - you were wonderful role models and a huge help with the
scavenger hunts AND helped make our day fun beyond expectations! THANK YOU.
7th grades - you were complimented by Academy personnel for:
1. being organized and following directions for entrance to the Academy;
2. working diligently, quietly, & effectively on your assignments
7th graders - 2 different occasions were reported to me concerning other visitors to the Academy
complimenting your behavior and courtesy! Way to go!
7th graders - the bus drivers appreciated your cooperation with seating and seat belts, and your good
behavior during our bus rides.
Teachers - the Academy entrance fellow found our children most cooperative, well-behaved, and
complimented our scavenger hunt plans!
True, it was Earthquake Preparedness Day, but it also seems to have been Compliment Day! Our
compliments back to the Academy for having an excellent schedule, uncrowded access, and very
helpful personnel with whom to work during our field trip.
DISCOVERY VOYAGE FIELD TRIP
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
6:30 am - 5 pm
Chaperones needed (have completed the school volunteer form and have submitted
that form to the school office (you may still pick up a form and complete it
and turn it in!) Please email me.
Chaperones will be notified in November or December. Thank you for volunteering
This will be a full day out on San Francisco Bay on board the Robert G. Brownlee, a research vessel.
The ship was built for kids to be able to handle equipment, collect data, and experience hands-on-
science in Ichthyology, Benthic Invertebrates, Hydrology, and more.
Other field trips to be announced.
