Dear parents,
Unfortunately I must share with you that today was not a great listening day in Area 24. Many children, struggled throughout the day to follow instructions, stop look and listen when I clapped, and face me. This was especially worrisome when we were discussing the safety rules for tomorrow. Tomorrow we need to be on our best behaviour so that we can earn the priviledge of a second field trip later in the year. We need to be quiet enough to hear our chaperones and guides at all times, especially while travelling to and from the park. I appreciate you taking the time to discuss your expectations for your student's behaviour tomorrow, and review the rules on the pink sheet (also copied below). Thanks so much!
Unfortunately I must share with you that today was not a great listening day in Area 24. Many children, struggled throughout the day to follow instructions, stop look and listen when I clapped, and face me. This was especially worrisome when we were discussing the safety rules for tomorrow. Tomorrow we need to be on our best behaviour so that we can earn the priviledge of a second field trip later in the year. We need to be quiet enough to hear our chaperones and guides at all times, especially while travelling to and from the park. I appreciate you taking the time to discuss your expectations for your student's behaviour tomorrow, and review the rules on the pink sheet (also copied below). Thanks so much!
Tomorrow is Area 24’s first field trip! Please keep the following in mind when packing for tomorrow.
I will bring our school snack with us for later in the day so that children will not need to bring their bag or lunch on the streetcar. They may wish to bring a juice box or water bottle. Perhaps their parent chaperone can carry the bottles for their group so that we don’t need to carry bags with us in the park.
Please dress for the weather. The forecast is showing a lovely day, so running shoes a fall or winter jacket and gloves would be appropriate. Better safe than sorry.
Do not send money, electronics or other valuables.
I’d also appreciate you taking the time to review the following safety rules and park rules with your child. These are things we discussed today and will review tomorrow. Thanks!
- Stay with your partner and parent chaperone at all times.
- When getting off the streetcar, go immediately to the sidewalk and line up with your partner.
- At the park, stay on the path and stay with the group.
- Be respectful of nature - do not disturb living things (plants or animals)
- Follow instructions from Nature Guides and parent chaperones right away.
- Have fun!
See you tomorrow!
Mlle