March 16, 2018

 

Dear Parents/Guardians of Eighth Graders,

I am thrilled to announce that the Walnut Creek Governing Board approved our proposal to have our eighth grade students participate in NatureBridge Science Camp Yosemite this spring! With that news, the planning process has begun.

Camp will take place Wednesday, May 2nd through Friday, May 4th, 2018. Your child will bring home a folder today with all the important details and necessary forms for the trip. Please be sure all required documents are turned in by the stated due date.

Our biggest obstacle at this point is covering the cost of the trip. I appreciate the high participation rate on the parent survey. It was made very clear that parents of our eighth graders are extremely supportive of this event and are willing to help ensure we raise the funds necessary to make it a reality for every student. Below is a breakdown of the financial expenses and resources. All numbers are conservative estimates:

Estimated Cost of trip:

                     NatureBridge Yosemite tuition                          $13,000

                     (38 students, 5 staff chaperones)

                      Transportation (chartered bus)                           3,000

          

                      Staff Stipends                                                   2,500

                      Substitute Teachers (2)                                     1,000

 

                                                            TOTAL:                  $ 19,500

 

                               (Estimated Cost per student = $487.50)

 

Estimated Financial Contributions:

 

                 PTA Contribution                                                $2,000

                 Fundraising                                                         5,500

                 Participating Family Donations

                         (based on survey results)                            12,000

 

                                                                  TOTAL:           $19,500

 

All families will be asked to donate the per child cost of the trip. Without fundraising, the cost is estimated at $487.50. I am thrilled and appreciative that the Tice Creek PTA has contributed $2000 toward the cost, reducing the per child cost to $460.52. Any additional funds raised will reduce this amount further. The final payment dates for family contributions is April 13. Please make checks payable to Tice Creek School and deliver to your child's first period teacher. We will continue to keep you updated on fundraising progress.

 

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