Merritt Bench Elementary School
Principal: Mrs. Lori Stewart
3341 Grimmett St., Merritt, BC V1K 1M3
Phone: 250 378-2528 Fax: 250 378-5289
The 2015 Victoria Choir Trip
Wednesday, May 6th – Friday, May 8th
Well the time is almost here! Our Bench students have been actively practicing
their lines, costumes are almost complete and trip preparations are nearing
completion. We are sure to have an enjoyable and memorable time.
The following package contains some important information regarding parents’
roles in preparing their children for this trip. This package should include:
1. Check List of Items to Pack for the Victoria Trip (Do not pack your child’s
costume in their luggage. They are to bring their costume on the bus so
we are ready for our morning performance in Chilliwack.)
2. Behavior Expectations
3. Meal Schedule – Parent and School Responsibilities. IF YOUR CHILD HAS FOOD
ALLERGIES, PLEASE CONTACT LORI STEWART AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. YOU MAY BE REQUIRED
TO SEND ITEMS FROM HOME TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR CHILD’S DIETARY NEEDS.
4. Itinerary and Important Numbers
5. Parental Waiver Form (To be returned by Friday April 17th)
6. Medical and Health Summary (To be returned by Friday April 17th) Any
medication required by your child on the trip must be in its original
package, labelled with the student‘s name as well as the dosage required.
The medication should be in a Ziplock bag clearly labelled with your
child’s name. The medication must be given to Mrs. Stewart prior to the
trip. Please have it to her by May 5th. Thank you.
The official parent chaperones for this trip include:
Kailee Ball
Heidi Bassett
Trish Davey
Kris Desmond
Leanne Dixon
Tracy Dunsmore Vida Ferris
Jodi Graham
Rose Grant
Julia Gregoire
Sarah Herrick
Jenee McIvor
Paula Jolicoeur
Sonya Lang
Diana Lorenz
Jocelyn Mathias
Robyn McDonnell Loreto Peralta
Kristine Wekking Jennifer Whitecross
In addition, Mr. Clark, Mrs. Ellingsen, Mrs. Kanigan, Mr. Moorhead and Mrs.
Stewart will be supervising.
Please note final payment for the trip must be into the office by April 24th.
IMPORTANT ITEMS TO NOTE:
YOUR CHILD’S LUGGAGE (SMALL SUITCASE, SLEEPING BAG AND FOAMY)
MUST BE LABELLED WITH THE CHILD’S NAME AND BROUGHT TO SCHOOL BY
4:00 PM ON THE NIGHT BEFORE THE TRIP (TUESDAY, MAY 5TH) SO VEHICLES
CAN BE LOADED.
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ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 6TH, THE BUS WILL DEPART FROM BENCH
SCHOOL AT 7:00 AM SHARP. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CHILD IS HERE BY
6:45 AM WITH HIS/HER BACKPACK CONTAINING THEIR COSTUME, 2 Nut
free SNACKS, a good nut free LUNCH, also a WATERBOTTLE.
If you are planning to join us for the trip but are not a chaperone please
indicate below if you wish to lodge with us at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian
Church (please note younger siblings cannot be accommodated at the
church.)A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK MUST BE ON FILE WITH OUR
DISTRICT in order to lodge with us.
Also, if you wish to be part of our beach dinner and/or reservation at the
Old Spaghetti Factory indicate the numbers below. You will be
responsible for the cost of the meals. MRS. STEWART NEEDS THIS
INFORMATION BY FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH TO ENSURE YOU ARE PART
OF OUR ARRANGEMENTS.
Thank you.
Please return next portion, if applicable, to school by
Friday, April 17th
I/we will be coming on the Victoria Choir trip and wish to join my/our child in
staying at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.
__________I/we have a Criminal Record Check on file with the school.
Name/s_____________________________________________________________________
Phone# ___________________________________________
I/we would like to be included in the beach dinner of soft tacos. I will pay $5
per person to Brenda Thompson at Bench office prior to the trip.
Number of people _______________
Name/s______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Phone# ________________________________________________________
I/we would like to be included in the Old Spaghetti Factory restaurant
reservation. I/we understand the cost will be covered by us at the restaurant.
Number of people _______________
Name/s______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
________________________
Phone# ________________________________________________________
Return to school by Friday, April 17th