*2009/2010 PARENT PARTICIPATION FIELD TRIP POLICY AND SCHEDULE*

The Parent Participation field trip program was developed with the purpose of building strong relationships among PPLA families and staff. These events are intended to provide networking opportunities and strengthen communal ties within the PPLA family. In addition, students will further expand their development, all the while having lots of fun with family and friends.

PPLA Parents are required to attend all four field trips within the school year. Parents will need to RSVP for the field trip as soon as possible and no later than 72 hours before the day of the trip. Parents must notify PPLA of child care needs before (if applicable) and/or after the field trip--children are welcome to return to daycare/preschool after the field trip. The children will continue their daily daycare/preschool schedule with napping, art project, outdoor play and meal plan.

We ask that parents assist with carpooling and supervision of PPLA children before, during and after the field trip (to transport back to PPLA). PPLA does not guarantee the participation of every child in the field trip without a parent chaperon. However, PPLA will do the very best to assure that no child is left behind. PPLA will have sufficient PPLA staff and parents for children supervision. Parents are required to bring an AM snack and lunch for their child. If parent does not attend the field trip, a car seat is needed to transport your child. PPLA will pay for field trip venue fees initially, but parents will reimburse PPLA during monthly tuition payment. Parents are responsible for parking and bridge toll fee (if any), etc.

Sunday, May 9-- Mother’s Day Free Admissions to Chabot Space Center
Friday, July 2-- Field Trip TBA

*Summer Program Preview:

June 1-July 16, 2010-- Summer Program Begins
*Weekly Guest Presenters (Dates TBA
*Outdoor Mural Project (Dates TBA)
*Outdoor Summer Concert (Date TBA)

Friday, July 9, 2010-- Graduating Class Camping Trip (4 year olds)
Friday, July 16, 2010-- Summer Program Open House and Preschool Graduation
Ceremony (PPLA Family Potluck)