FIELDWORK PERMISSION SLIP

Dear Middle School Families:

We are about to head off on an overnight field experience to the Twin Cities region. This will be an action-packed trip, departing SLC at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25th and returning to Bemidji Middle School at 5 p.m on Thursday, March 26th, 2020. See the plan below:

Day 1

• Departure at 6 a.m.
• Arrive in the Twin Cities at 10 a.m
• Science Museum of Minnesota
• Como Planetarium
• Dinner at Golden Corral
• Spending the night at Wayzata Free Church (just a place to stay--no church related activities)

Day 2

• Tour the State Capitol
• Tour the Walker Art Center
• Lunch
• Depart Twin Cities at 1 p.m.
• Return to Bemidji Middle School for pickup at 5:45 p.m. or Cass Lake 5:15 p.m.

We are also offering to stop at Cass Lake Rest Area for the convenience of families from the Cass Lake Area. Please just check below where you would like to pick your student up.

Please sign below if you are allowing your student to join. Please be aware that if they do not come, they are expected to attend school both days. Please return this permission slip by March 5th, 2020.

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Student Name:___________________________________________________________

Parent Signature:_________________________________________________________

Contact Info: ____________________________________________________________

Notes: _________________________________________________________________________

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Pick-up location on Thursday, March 26th:

___ Cass Lake Rest Area (5:15 p.m.)

___ Bemidji Middle School (5:45 p.m)

What you should bring:

PLEASE PACK LIGHT--IT’S ONLY 1 NIGHT!

• Water Bottle
• Small games (non-electronic), art supplies, crosswords, etc. for bus ride and downtime
• Winter coat, hats and gloves
• 1 change of clothes
• Pajamas
• Pillow
• Sleeping bag/blanket
• A book
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Daily hygiene/medication products
• Earplugs if you’re a light sleeper

Optional:

• Sleeping pad (the other option is directly on the floor)
• Spending money for souvenirs
• Healthy snacks

What NOT to bring:

• Gaming devices, computers, tablets
• Other valuables
• Anything that would not be allowed at school

Please do not overpack, as we have a limited amount of cargo space. This is only a 2 day trip and you will already have one outfit on when you arrive.