CBA Permission Slip – Grade 5 A Day in the Life of a Refugee – May 2025

Dear parents of 5th grade students,

Your child’s class is going on a field study trip! This is an excellent chance to further your child’s learning outside of the classroom.
 
In History class, our driving question this year is “How can we receive the foreigner to Charleston and make them feel welcome?”

On Thursday, May 1, the 5th grade class will experience what a refugee would feel and experience using the CARTA transportation system, being a part of a foreign language lesson, and eating a central Asian meal at Centerpoint Church.

ITINERARY

8:45am – Walk to the CARTA bus stop on Rivers Ave and take the Route 10 bus to the H & L Asian Market
10:15am – Depart the H & L Asian Market on the CARTA Route 13 bus to Centerpoint Church at Remount
11:00am – Foreign language lesson at Centerpoint Church
12:00pm – Lunch at Centerpoint Church
12:45pm – Depart Centerpoint Church in chaperone vehicles
1:00-1:15pm – Arrive at CBA

Details:
  • Cost: $18 to cover the CARTA bus tickets for adult chaperones, the language lesson, and the central Asian/Afghan lunch
  • Transportation: Chaperones’ personal vehicles  
  • Addresses: H & L Asian Market (5300 Rivers Ave) & Centerpoint Church (1520 Remount Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406)
  • Students must wear the CBA Field Study uniform – OLIVE green (not mint green) 2025 Fun Run t-shirt & khaki pants/shorts/skirt.
  • Students may bring a labeled water bottle with them. *Please do not order from Food for Thought for this day.
  • Students should not bring any electronics. 
 
Inspiring world changers together,
The CBA 5th Grade Teachers

CBA Field Trip Permission Slip - A Day in the Life of a Refugee - Grade 5 - May 2025

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 8:45am - Walk to the CARTA bus stop on Rivers Ave and take the Route 10 bus to the H & L Asian Market 10:15am - Depart the H & L Asian Market on the CARTA Route 13 bus to Centerpoint Church at Remount 11:00am - Foreign language lesson at Centerpoint Church 12:00pm - Lunch at Centerpoint Church 12:45pm - Depart Centerpoint Church in chaperone vehicles 1:00-1:15pm - 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 confirm I have submitted payment due to CBA via:(Required)
I am the parent/legal guardian of the child named above.(Required)
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