HOLY NAME OF MARY SCHOOL

Father David M. Regan Pastor Mrs. Pamela Sanders, Principal

May 2021

Dear 8th grade parents/guardians,

For an end-of-the-year field trip, the 8th grade will be going to in Farmingdale on Friday, June 4, 2021. Ms. Brown, Mrs. Powell, and Mrs. Sanders will be chaperones. We will depart school no later than 8:45 AM, and we will return to the school by 3:00 PM for regular dismissal.

The park offers a fun day of games, rides, and food. Rides include a new Sports Tower, the iconic Turbulence Coaster, and classics like the , , , and Wave Swing. For more information about Adventureland and its amenities, please visit their official website at https://adventureland.us/. In addition, the park’s safety and sanitation protocols for COVID-19 can be found at the following link as a downloadable PDF: https://adventureland.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Adventureland-Policies-Procedures.pdf.

Lunch will be provided at the park. Students will receive a choice of a hamburger, a hot dog, or chicken nuggets. The meal will be served with a side of french fries and a drink. Students can bring money to purchase additional food (i.e. ice cream, hot pretzels, slushie, etc.). Arcade and carnival games throughout the park also require a nominal fee. Please note that students are solely responsible for any money they bring.

Students should wear their green Class of 2021 t-shirts/sweatshirts and sneakers. Masks are required. Students should bring a string bag or small backpack to carry their belongings. Please pack your child a travel-size hand sanitizer and extra masks. Sunscreen and water bottles are additional items to consider.

The school will be covering part of the bus fee. For families, the cost of the field trip is $90.00 per student. (Please be aware that price is based on the full participation of the in-person 8th grade class, so it may be subject to revision). Cash or check payment is acceptable. (Checks should be made payable to Holy Name of Mary School). Please return the permission slip and payment in a labeled/sealed envelope to Ms. Brown by Thursday, May 27, 2021.

Adventureland Amusement Park Field Trip Permission Slip

I, ______, give permission for ______in 8th grade to participate in the 8th grade field trip to Adventureland Amusement Park on Friday 6/4/21. While the student listed above is on the field trip, I can be reached at the following phone number: ______- ______- ______. I grant permission for the emergency medical treatment of the student listed above while on this field trip.

Parent Signature: ______Date: ____ / _____ / ______