Sixth Grade Field Trip -- Journey To The Falls
Tuesday, May 29, 2018 ---10:00am to 2:50 pm
From: Ms. Kirk and Ms. Minahan, Sixth Grade Social Studies Teachers

Dear Sixth Grade Parents and Students,

On Tuesday, May 29th as part of our yearlong study of Minnesota history, the sixth graders will participate in Journey to the Falls (JTF), an interdisciplinary field trip that explores natural and historical landmarkson the Mississippi River.On this trip, we will learnhowthe Mississippiis responsible for the early growth of Twin Cities. There will be two parts to this field trip:

PART I:We will take a river excursion on Minneapolis River Queenon the Mississippi River. We will board the boat at the Bohemian Flats (2200 W. River Pkwy by the U of M’s West Bank)and as we cruise,National Park Service Rangers will teach “hands on”science and Minnesota historylessons.

PART II:We will go on an archaeological dig and a lock tourat Mill Ruins Park (130 S. Portland Ave S. by Guthrie & Mill City Museum)run by Minneapolis Park Board guides.

Cost
FREE due to generousfunding by the PTA.

Dress for the Day
The JTF field trip runs rain or shine! Check the weather forecast the night before so that you dress “weather-wise.” Bring a small bag to carry a water bottle, sunscreen, your JTF journal and a pencil. Please do NOT wearflip-flops or Toms. If it looks like rain,bring a rain jacket along; you may also bring a camera.
Lunch
Please pack a snack, drink/water bottle and a bag lunch labeled with “your name.” We willorder bag lunches from the cafeteriaso please let your S.S. teacher know by Monday, May21st if you would like one. Don’t bring any money since there is NO place to buy food, drinks or souvenirs.

We will split the sixthgraders into (2) groups for this field trip:

  • Group #1, Ms. Minahan’sSocial Studies classes, will depart LHUC at 10:00 am and begin the day on board the Minneapolis Queen, and eat lunchat this site.At12:35 pm,we willbus to Mill Ruins Park for afternoon activities. This group returns to school around 2:50 pm.
  • Group #2, Ms. Kirk’sSocial Studies classes, will depart LHUC at 10:00 am and begin the dayat Mill Ruins Park, and eat lunch at this site. At 12:45pm, we will bus to our afternoon activities on board the Minneapolis Queen. This group returns to school around 2:50 pm.

We look forward to our JTF field trip on the Mississippi River and extending our learning experiences from this trip to our classrooms. Please return the attached field trip form to Social Studies class by Friday, May 18th,and email us if you have any questions. The PTA is generously funding this field trip so there is no cost. We do need parent chaperones, so please sign up if you’re interested in going with us.

Sincerely,Kim Kirk and Robyn Minahan, Sixth Grade Social Studies Team

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Cut on the dotted line, keep the top portion for yourself and return the bottom portion to your SS teacher.
JOURNEY TO THE FALLS PERMISSION SLIP-Due by Friday, May 18th

My sixth grader has permission to attend the Journey to the Fallsfield trip on Tuesday, May 29th, 2018.

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