April 2, 2010

Dear Parents of Third and Fourth Graders,

This week we began our unit on Ancient Egypt by studying borrowed artifacts from the Museum of Science. In two weeks, we will take a field trip to Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts to view the permanent Egyptian collection and the new exhibit, The Secrets of Tomb 10A.

WHEN: Friday, April 16

HOW: BY TGS SCHOOL BUS

Please note that we will leave TGS by 7:45 a.m. and return to TGS by 5:00p.m.

While this trip is an important part of our social studies focus on this ancient culture, it is also an important time for us to be together as a whole group. Granted favorable weather and traffic conditions, we hope to have one or two opportunities in the park (across the street from the museum) for outdoor games and a picnic lunch.

There is no need to send money, and there will be no trips to the gift shop.

Please make sure your child has ample beverages and food for the long day of travel (morning and afternoon snacks as well as lunch) and is wearing comfortable shoes.

We will soon begin to prepare the children with our expectations for all aspects of this day. We do request that electronic games/devices be left at home. Travel games, drawing supplies, and books are encouraged.

In split groups they will tour the gallery’s seven rooms and, together, complete a set of questions. Each group will then take an audiotape guided tour through the special exhibit, The Secrets of Tomb 10A. We are hoping to have time for sketching as well.

We are all excited about heading to Boston (Libby and Linda checked it out this past weekend). It has traditionally been a positive experience for all, and we expect that this year will be a great time and a great day of learning!

Sincerely,

Libby and Linda