Dear Parents of our RISING RGS 5th Graders,
We are excited to announce that our school has been accepted to participate in the St. Christopher Barrier Island Education Program out on Seabrook Island, SC for the 2026-2027 school year! This program is highly-rated and sought-after by many schools and districts in South Carolina. The past two years’ trips have been the best field trips EVER, and we are THRILLED to be able to offer it to our students again next year!
The trip dates will be Monday, March 15-Wednesday, March 17, 2027!
While there, we will be participating in a variety of classes and programs that align with our SC State Science Standards. We will be learning about the ecology of the ecosystems found along our coast (the beach, wetlands, maritime forest, etc.), discovering the plants and animals that live within those ecosystems, and participating in some fun team-building activities. Everything is engaging and hands-on!
In order to secure your child’s spot, we are asking for a
$100 deposit to be paid via MySchoolBucks by FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026!
The final cost will depend on the total number of participants, but we anticipate it being approximately $355. This cost will include ALL meals, lodging, and transportation! Please make your deposit as soon as possible! The remaining payment schedule will be as follows:
DUE May 15- $100 deposit (nonrefundable)
The remaining balances will not be due until the start of the next school year.
DUE September 1- $100
DUE October 1- $100
DUE November 1- Remaining balance
We WILL be taking parent chaperones on this trip with us, but chaperone registration will not occur until after the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year.
If you’d like further information on the program, please visit the St. Christopher Barrier Island Website at https://www.stchristopher.org/about-barrier-island or our 5th Grade Field Trip Info Website!
Should you have any questions, please direct them to Libby Wright at eewright@greenville.k12.sc.us OR Abbie Brubaker at abrubaker@greenville.k12.sc.us.
We are very excited about this field trip opportunity and look forward to experience it with your student!
Sincerely,
The Rudolph Gordon 5th Grade Team
