May, 2008

Dear Families,

The big day is here; we are traveling to Yankee Stadium tomorrow! Here are some guidelines to follow:

Dress

• All students may dress down. Students you know the rules. Dress properly to avoid consequences.

• JEWELRY code remains the same; with one exception, you may wear Yankee jewelry if you have it. Hoop earrings are never permitted.

• Wear your Yankee gear if you have it.

• Jeans are permitted – ladies be sure they are not too tight, gentlemen be sure they are not too baggy.

• SNEAKERS should be worn – no heels, no sandals, no Crocs, no slip-ons of any kind, they pose tripping hazards while walking and climbing stairs.

• Bring a jacket or sweatshirt (hooded is best) and/or rain poncho in case of rain.

• Hats /sunscreen.

Schedule

• “Brunch” in classrooms at 10:00. (Students provide food)

• Chaperones will meet in the cafeteria at 10:30. Ms. Harten will offer guidelines to all.

• Buses will depart at 11:00.

• Dismissal for students not attending the trip will be at 11:30.

• In the worst case scenario and the game is rained out, dismissal will remain at 11:30 for ALL. Please be prepared to meet your child at that time.

• Game time is 1:05. The game should last at least 3 hours.

• Approximate return to school is between 5:00 and 5:30. Please plan to be at the school at that time. If we anticipate a change of time, a parent or teacher will try to call each parent when we are on the bus. If your child has a cell phone, they will be permitted to call you when we are leaving.

• No After Care.
  
  
  Food

• NO GUM at any time!

• No eating on the bus. Adults are asked to comply with this directive also.

• Brunch in homerooms at 10:00. Students should bring food for this meal with them. There will be no cafeteria service available.

• Small lunch bags for the trip are permitted.

• Students will be allowed to access vendors either at their seats or at concession stands.

• No student will be permitted to access a concession stand without being accompanied by an adult. Chaperones will work out these details with their groups.

Miscellaneous

• Nurse McDonnell will be traveling with us.

• All students must travel to the stadium on the bus.

• If a parent is meeting us at the stadium, please let Mrs. Campion know first thing in the morning. If your child will return home with you, a note must be received in the office on Thursday morning.

• Cell phones are permitted, but must be turned off. Students will be permitted to call parents when given permission by an adult.

• NO Backpacks of any kind are permitted in the stadium.

• Students are permitted to bring money. Please put it in an envelope with their name on it.

• Cameras are permitted. We suggest disposable ones.

• No electronics other than phones. (no iPods, no games, etc.)

• Please remember we will not be responsible for lost valuables. Also be sure your child can be responsible for anything they bring – if they can’t be – don’t send it!

• No student (any grade) will be permitted to use the bathrooms unaccompanied by an adult.

• Please note that play practice for Thursday evening is cancelled due to the Yankee Game.

Please review these guidelines with your child.

If everyone follows the rules, we will enjoy a safe and happy trip!

 

Thank you!

GO YANKEES!!!

 

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