Dear parents of 4th grade students,

Your child’s class is going on a field trip! This is an excellent chance to further your child’s learning outside of the classroom.

In this trip to Fort Sumter, the students will get to observe and experience where the first battle of the Civil War took place, as well as hear many stories and facts from several perspectives of the Civil War era.

Date of Trip: December 6, 2024

Location: Fort Sumter, Liberty Square, 340 Concord Street, Charleston, SC 29401

ITINERARY

9:45 – Chaperones and students gather in classrooms & prepare to leave
10:00 – Depart CBA
10:30 – Park, walk to Liberty Square, get tickets, & board ferry
11:00 – Ferry departs 
11:30 – Arrive at Fort Sumter, tour, & explore museum
12:30 – Ferry returns; eat lunch on the ferry
1:00 – Return to Liberty Square & tour the other museum
1:45 – Depart Liberty Square
2:15 – Arrive at CBA
 
Transportation: The students will use personal vehicles or school bus for transportation.

Cost: $34.00
  
Payment: Venmo @charlestonbilingualacademy no later than December 5, 2024.

Students should:

  • Wear the field study uniform (Lime-green CBA T-shirt and khaki pants or skirt).
  • Bring a warm coat since we will be outdoors.
  • Bring a packed lunch and water bottle; we will eat lunch on the ferry. *Please remember NOT to order Food for Thought for this day.


Inspiring world changers together,
CBA Grade 4 Teachers 

CBA Field Trip Permission Slip - Fort Sumter - Grade 4 - Dec 2024

Name of Student (Please complete a separate form for each student.)(Required)
Name of Parent/Guardian 1(Required)
Name of Parent/Guardian 2
By checking this box, I affirm acknowledgement of the following trip details.(Required)
ITINERARY 9:45 - Chaperones and students gather in classrooms and prepare to leave 10:00 - Depart CBA 10:30 - Park, walk to Liberty Square, get tickets, board ferry 11:00 - Ferry departs 11:30 - Arrive at Fort Sumter, tour, and explore museum 12:30 - Ferry returns; eat lunch on the ferry 1:00 - Return to Liberty Square, tour the other museum 1:45 - Depart Liberty Square 2:15- Arrive at CBA
Parent/Guardian Permission (please select one):(Required)
By checking this box, I affirm that I have provided CBA with all parent/guardian contact information and any special conditions for my child (allergies, medical conditions, etc.). I also agree that I will keep all parent/guardian and all student information (including medical information) up-to-date in the Student database (FACTS).(Required)
By checking this box, I affirm that I have carefully read and signed the Field Trip Liability form for the 24-25 school year and agree to its terms knowingly and voluntarily. This consent and release submitted to CBA for this school year has been read and is understood by myself.(Required)
By checking this box, I affirm that I have carefully read and understood the information regarding this specific trip.(Required)
I have submitted payment to the school.(Required)
I am the parent/legal guardian of the child named above.(Required)
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