HAUPPAUGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BRETTON WOODS SCHOOL                           HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788       



(631) 582-6633                                                                       PETER C. SCORDO                 
FAX (631) 582-1136                                                               SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
                                                                                             MICHELE ROTHFELD
                                                                                             PRINCIPAL

[insert date]
Dear Parents:

On [insert date of trip] , we are planning a field trip to [insert location and address] .  The purpose of this trip is [insert informational details] .  We will be leaving the building at approximately [insert time]  and expect to return to the building at approximately [insert time] .  If we are delayed for any reason, information will be available from the Main Office [insert your building's main office number]  or via District Security, 265-8511. 

The cost of the trip is [insert figure] ; this covers [provide details] .  Please do not make your check payable to "cash."  All checks should be made payable to Hauppauge Public Schools.

Please be aware that we expect our students to behave in an appropriate way while on our trip.  These expectations are consistent with our Code of Conduct and School Rules.  If a child is unable to do so, he/she may be sent home under an adult/chaperone's care at your expense.

If you wish to pick up your child from any school field trip, we require a signed release form that is available through the teacher and is located on our District Website (www.hauppauge.k12.ny.us).

We/I are hopeful that your child can be part of this experience.  Please return the permission slip below and payment for the trip, if applicable, by [insert date].  If you have any questions regarding this trip, please contact me/us at [insert phone number] .

       Sincerely,



       [insert your name]

I give my child____________________________________________permission to attend the trip to _____________

____________________________________________________________, on ___________________.

I understand that in the event that my child must leave the trip early due to disciplinary issues, it will be under the company of a chaperone and at my expense.  Furthermore, I understand that the Superintendent, upon considering the state of national/international affairs, reserves the right to rescind authorization for this trip at any time.  In the event the trip is canceled, I expressly waive any claims I may have against the District for expenses incurred and/or monies expended relating to cancellation of this trip.

In the event that your child must leave early due to disciplinary issues or in the event of an emergency, please list a contact number(s) where you can be reached on the day of the trip.

Parent Signature________________________________________   Date______________________

Contact #1___________________________________________________________________

Contact #2___________________________________________________________________