Field Trip Reminder

Tomorrow we will finally go on our field trip to the Discovery Place! Below are a few reminders:

*Departure-We will depart GHES at 8:45 a.m.  Please make sure your child is on

  time that morning, as we will attend related arts and leave promptly at 8:45.

*Lunch-Please pack your child a bag lunch (disposable items & drinks) and label the

  bag and drink with your child’s name and “Pfountz”.  NO LUNCH BOXES

  PLEASE!!!  Brown paper or plastic grocery bags, with all contents inside, work best in our cooler!!!

*Chaperones-  Please remember that due to limited bus space, chaperones will NOT be able to ride the buses.  Since the field trip is downtown you may want to carpool with other parents.  Our estimated time of arrival is 9:30.  We suggest you arrive a few minutes early to park (there is a parking garage right across the street from the Discovery Place for an extra fee).  You will pay cash the morning of the field trip at the Discovery Place.  The cost is $5/museum admission and $5/IMAX ($10 total if you are staying for the movie).  The Discovery Place does not accept membership cards for school field trips.  Additionally, please remember siblings are not allowed on school field trips to promote the most positive learning experience and to ensure the safety of all students.

*Directions to Discovery Place 301 N Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202

1.    Take I-77 N to exit 9 (John Belk Freeway)

2.  Take the College St. exit.

3.  Follow College St. to 6^th St. (If you go from Tryon, it’s likely that you won’t be able to turn left onto 6^th.)

4.  Once you get to 6^th St. turn left.

5.  You’ll go through the light at N. Tryon. After passing Discovery Place on your right, you’ll need to go through the next light at Church and park in the Discovery Place deck on the right.