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Colchester Public Schools
Application for Approval of Field Trip

Overview : This Form must be completed by all staff to request approval of a Field Trip

 

 

Directions

 

4. Complete the form with all applicable documentation and submit to your Department Head (BA only) and your Administrator.
The Form must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the Field Trip for In-State Trips and 10 weeks prior to the Field Trip for Qui-of-State Trips.

2. If approved by your Administrator, the form must be sent to the Assistant Superintendent for approval.
3. If approved by the Assistant Superintendent, the form will be sent to the Superintendent for approval.
4, If the Trip is Out-of-State, it will be brought to the Board of Education at their next scheduled Meeting for approval and final decision.

 

Instructional Focus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Applicant Name Jennifer kolo Tre Method of Transportation: “Dastrt® Bus CE adeba)
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Date(s) of Trip : May 7, 20AS Number of Day(s) of Trip: §

 

 

   

   

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1.Name: Jenn Lev- Kellwi he CellPhone: SOO 303 4Ose

 

 

 

2. Name Dena Sohnshon Cell Phone : GOO S14 4EO {

List all Adult Chaperonés: Ratio of adult chaperones to students must be at least : 1:5 for Grades K-2, 1:8 for Grades 3-5,
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Board of Education Meeting Date Approved Denied
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PERKINS TRAVEL CORPORATION
TRAVEL SPECIALISTS
BUSINESS ~ VACATION ~ GROUP ~ CONVENTION
40 SOUTH HIGH STREET, NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, U.S.A 06051
PHONE: (860) 223-1655 FAX: (860) 229-9894

www.perkinstravel.com

February 10, 2025

Jennifer Kollwitz

BACON ACADEMY
611 Norwich Avenue
Colchester, Ct. 06415

Dear Jen,

Thave been diligently working on your daytrip proposal to New York City on May 7,2025 and would like to offer you the following
package:

BACON ACADEMY TO NEW YORK CITY
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025
e DELUXE MOTORCOACH TRANSPORTATION EQUIPPED WITH LAV, AC, WIFI, OUTLETS AND DVD PLAYER
(ONE 56 PASSENGER COACH IS CONFIRMED WITH DATTCO)
e BUS DRIVER GRATUITY
¢ ONELUNCH AT HARD ROCK CAFE (SILVER MENU) @ 11:30AM
¢ BROADWAY SHOW “REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES” AT 2:00PM IN BALCONY SEATING (55 TICKETS ON
HOLD)
e FOUR CHAPERONES COMPLIMENTARY BASED ON ABOVE PACKAGE FEATURES
e TAXES AND GRATUITY ON ABOVE PACKAGE FEATURES

COST: $182.00 PER STUDENT BASED ON 51 STUDENTS AND 4 CHAPERONES
$188.00 PER STUDENT BASED ON 47 STUDENTS AND 4 CHAPERONES

J have predicated the above cost on a minimum number of (SEE ABOVE) paying students. If this number should increase or decrease
the cost is subject to change.

 

 

THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HAS IMPLEMENTED ELECTRONIC LOGS IN ALL
COACH BUSES. THIS WILL TAKE THE PLACE OF THE PAPER LOGBOOKS. THE PURPOSE OF THE
ELECTRONIC LOGS IS TO ENFORCE THE LEGALITY OF THE BUS DRIVER HOURS. BUS DRIVERS CAN
LEGALLY BE ON DUTY FOR 15 HOURS IN ONE DAY WITH 10 OF THOSE HOURS DRIVING. THEY MUST HAVE 8
HOURS OFF BETWEEN THE 15 HOURS ON DUTY DAY. THE 10 HOURS OF DRIVING INCLUDE ALL THE HOURS
A DRIVER HAS DRIVEN IN A DAY, NOT JUST THOSE HOURS RELATING TO THE ITINERARY.

 

We offer limited insurance coverage. It is mandatory that you convey this information to each participant, in writing, when sending
home details on the trip. This information will be emailed to you once we know the trip has been approved and is moving forward
with our agency. All insurance premiums are non-refundable once purchased.

Going forward, services with Perkins Travel will include a cancellation policy. Perkins Travel will be assessing a cancellation fee.
The cancellation letter will include the specific details. Please note, this fee goes into effect regardless of the School Board policy
changes and/or world events. Once we receive trip approval and all the package features are confirmed a detailed cancellation letter
will be emailed to you.

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to working with you on this trip.

Sincerely,

Janet Buslewicz

Group Services

PERKINS TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

 

 


 

BACON ACADEMY
ITINERARY
NEW YORK CITY
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025

6:45AM BUS ARRIVES AT BACON ACADEMY, 611 NORWICH AVE, COLCHESTER, CT

 

| BUS ARRIVAL:

7:00AM BUS DEPARTS HIGH SCHOOL FOR NEW YORK CITY

 

ONCE GROUP ARRIVES IN NYC THEY WILL WALK- THEY WILL NOT UTILIZE BUS UNTIL DEPARTING AT
END OF DAY)- PLEASE DISCUSS PICK UP LOCATION WITH DRIVER BEFORE DROP OFF.

 

 

 

11:00AM APPROXIMATE ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK CITY—BUS WILL DROP OFF GROUP IN TIMES SQUARE
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11:30AM GROUP LUNCH AT HARD ROCK CAFE (SILVER MENU)

1:00PM DEPART RESTAURANT, WALKING, FOR THEATER

1:30PM. JAMES EARL JONES THEATER, 138 WEST 48™ STREET, DOORS WILL OPEN FOR SEATING

2:00PM. MATINEE PERFORMANCE OF “REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES” (SHOW RUNS: 2 HOURS 10
MINUTES INCLUDING A 15 MINUTE INTERMISSION)

4:30PM DEPART NEW YORK CITY FOR BACON ACADEMY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SHOW WITH
QUICK DINNER STOP ON ROUTE TO SCHOOL

9:00PM APPROXIMATE ARRIVAL AT BACON ACADEMY

**PLEASE NOTE ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANYTIME FOR ANY
REASON**

THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HAS IMPLEMENTED ELECTRONIC LOGS
IN ALL COACH BUSES. THIS WILL TAKE THE PLACE OF THE PAPER LOG BOOKS. THE PURPOSE OF
THE ELECTRONIC LOGS IS TO ENFORCE THE LEGALITY OF THE BUS DRIVER HOURS. BUS DRIVERS
CAN LEGALLY BE ON DUTY FOR 15 HOURS IN ONE DAY WITH 10 OF THOSE HOURS DRIVING. THEY
MUST HAVE 8 HOURS OFF BETWEEN THE 15 HOURS ON DUTY DAY. THE 10 HOURS OF DRIVING
INCLUDE ALL THE HOURS A DRIVER HAS DRIVEN IN A DAY, NOT JUST THOSE HOURS RELATING TO
THE ITINERARY.

 


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Ana Garcia, who works in a garment factory, as she struggles with societal

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Course Unit Learning Targets for Instructional Focus (added information)

 

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Unit Expectations

 

I can discuss the different dynamics of relationships.

 

I can express the actions/traits of ideal relationships.

 

 

1 can make suggestions on how to improve relationships in my community.

 

 

Spanish 4 Unit 6: La Belleza: How does the definition of beauty vary
among cultures and across times?

e |can discuss different definitions of beauty from various cultures and time
periods.

e |can express my view of beauty in an open-minded way without degrading my
classmates’ views.

e |can explain the media’s influence on society's view of beauty.

 


Students in both levels will be able to use this experience to complete their Bacon10
project for Q4. This could include a review or analysis of the show, for example.

Additionally, attendees would complete the following coursework. These include both
interculturality comparisons and presentational writing components per the skills in each
course’s curriculum.

Esp3: Presentational Writing: Choose one of the following prompts and in Spanish,
and reflect upon what you saw in the production of Real Women have curves

1) Ana is a high school senior dealing with many social pressures and insecurities
in her life. Discuss the pressures and stereotypes she deals with personally as a
teenager. Then compare them to the pressures students feel here at Bacon. Are
they similar or different? Do males and females deal with the same type of
pressures and social stereotypes? How much judgment and discrimination is
based on appearance? Include suggestions or recommendations you have for
the characters in the production.

Esp4 Presentational Writing: El Amor Propio y La Belleza: Discutan lo siguiente y
escriban una respuesta formal en el espacio utilizando ejemplos de la obra y de la vida
personal para apoyar su respuesta individual.

1) Analiza como los personajes de la pelicula enfrentan las expectativas sobre el
cuerpo y la belleza. {Qué desafios enfrentan Ana y su familia en relacién con
estos temas?

2) Reflexiona sobre el mensaje de la pelicula. ¢Qué aprendiste sobre la
aceptacion personal y la confianza en uno mismo? ¢Cdémo puedes aplicar este
mensaje en tu propia vida?