Field Trip On Friday, November 3rd, the 8th grade will be taking a field trip to Boston. We will be taking a walking tour of a portion of the Freedom Trail, lunching at Faneuil Hall, and then we will finish the day at the Museum of Science. Information: • We will be leaving on the 7:00am boat. Please be at the Vineyard Haven Steamship Authority between 6:30 and 6:45am. • The group will come back to the island on the 5:00pm boat, arriving in Vineyard Haven at 5:45. Please be prompt when picking up your child. • The fee for the Freedom Trail and the Museum of Science is $25 per student. Please pay by Monday, October 30th. Lunch/Snacks • Students will be buying their own lunch at Faneuil Hall. $15 for lunch will be enough to purchase food and a beverage. • Snacks are permitted on the boat and bus. While students can purchase snacks on the boat, it is suggested that students pack snacks and water to drink for the trip up and back. Reminders: • This is a school trip, so no gum, candy, or soda is allowed. • Music players/game devices and phones can be used on the trip, but please refrain from making phone calls/texting, unless permission is granted. No games/music while on the Freedom Trail or at the museum. • Watch the weather! We will be outside for 90 minutes, rain or shine.
In order to attend this trip, you MUST be current in ALL of your academic classes. Blue slips are due by the end of the day on Wednesday, November 1st. Please call or email Ms. Cunningham with any questions, ext. 256 or
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