A few posts ago I wrote about all the fun on field trips singing 99 bottles of beer on the bus. Now real fun began once we got off the bus .
We were very careful to be organized because you wouldn't want to lose somebody's kid. Instructions were given. The kids were told where we were going and what we might see. When the teacher said "listen up" they listened.
We also had parent supervisors who were not just along for a day's outing but had responsibilities. So at the end of the hike we took a photo. We usually wanted it to be funny and these kids are all about funny. The other tradition was to have the school flag with us and include the school flag in he photo.
And then it was back down the trail to the bus and on the road again. We had to make sure everything was on the bus and nothing was left in the parking lot. Oh yes , everybody had to go to the bathroom.
One time all the kids were on the bus and a squirrel got on the bus. All hell broke lose. We took all the kids off the bus and I was appointed to search the bus for the squirrel. I could just see finding a squirrel under one of the seats. I had to look under all the seats. I think the kids saw the squirrel get on the bus but the squirrel decided to get off the bus and in all the confusion the kids didn't notice.
The ride back home was much more subdued. Some kids actually slept.
Interesting story, but 99 bottles of beer and kids... something about this doesn't sit right with me :))
ReplyDeleteStudents always love field trips even just for the day. I don't know if teachers love them as much because it usually is a lot of work and responsibility to make sure everyone is safe and accounted for off of school grounds.
ReplyDeleteToo much excitment for that squirrel! Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteThe field trip looks fun, happy memories. Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteRed, those outdoor-ed hikes must bring back great memories. You gave the kids lessons they could never have learned from a textbook, and plenty of fun along the way. I had to smile at the squirrel boarding the bus. Apparently even he didn’t want to miss the field trip! 😊
ReplyDeleteGood times and memories, Red.
ReplyDeleteLove this so much! I love that the kids got to learn outside like this, those are the school days you actually remember! And the squirrel on the bus made me laugh.
ReplyDeleteWhat great adventures you gave those students! I bet they still remember it.
ReplyDeleteI bet those kids look back on those trips! That squirrel story was great I bet those kids will never forget that!
ReplyDeleteI'm imagining the scene out of Chevy Chase's "Christmas Vacation" where everyone is running around frantic and the squirrel is attached to one of their backs, along for the ride.
ReplyDeleteI led many field trips, but squirrel on a bus? Never!
ReplyDeleteThat was a lot of fun to read about, and the squirrel story a hoot. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteMemories are made of this. Great fun for all concerned, especially the squirrel.
ReplyDeleteNice memories and photos!
ReplyDeleteThe squirrel was funny. Reminds me of the old Ray Steven's song 'The Great Mississippi Squirrel Revival.
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