Family 4/5 has planned several curricular field trips so far this year. Below is a description of each trip. No student is obligated to pay for his/her participation on the field trip, and if they are unable to donate, they cannot be individually withheld from the field trip as a result.

Ballona Wetlands

The Los Angeles Audubon Society is providing us with a field trip to Ballona Wetlands. From a
pre-visit lesson and presentation, to a hands-on field trip, to post-visit concluding lesson, this experience will help students become environmental stewards. This trip has age appropriate activities that correlate to grade specific NGSS and History/Social Science Standards. Our students will grow their understanding of the natural world and their role in it through exploring the wetlands.

• Tuesday, Dec. 1 Room 7 and Room 15 at 9:00 am - 1:00pm
• Thursday, Dec 3 Room 8 at 9:00 am - 1:00pm
• Tuesday, Dec. 8 Room 12 and Room 16 at 9:00 am - 1:00pm
• Thursday, Dec 10 Room 4 and 9 at 9:00 am - 1:00pm

*Bus transportation will be provided.
*Each class will need two chaperones (must be at least a Tier II LAUSD volunteer).

*Chaperones will need to meet us at the location.

Revolutionary Voyage – Ocean Institute
During this overnight experience, students participate as a new "greenhand" sailor transporting much needed supplies to General George Washington's army in 1777, and students will appreciate the bravery and spirit of those who risked their lives, facing countless dangers as they pursued the American ideals of free trade. Working together, learning how to defend and maintain the ship, handle sails, navigate, provide provisions and medical care under the looming threat of British attack, students will reflect on the political, social, and economic ideas and interests that affected the colonists during the Revolutionary War.

More information will follow at the Parent Information Meeting on Thursday, September 24, at 6:00 pm on Zoom. (Link will be sent prior to meeting).

• Room 4: Monday, February 22, 2027 to Tuesday, February 23, 2027
• Room 7: Tuesday, February 23, 2027 to Wednesday, February 24, 2027
• Room 15: Wednesday, February 24, 2027 to Thursday, February 25, 2027
• Room 8: Thursday, February 25, 2027 to Friday, February 26, 2027
• Room 9: Monday, March 1, 2027 to Tuesday, March 2, 2027
• Room 16: Wednesday, March 3, 2027 to Thursday, March 4, 2027
• Room 12: Thursday, March 4, 2027 to Friday, March 5, 2027

*Chaperones will be needed for this trip
*Departure time from Westwood Charter is 12:00 pm
*Departure time from Dana Point is 9:00 am.

*Students return home upon return to Westwood Charter at approximately 10:30 am
*Student cost = $166 per student without bus transportation cost

At this time, the buses will be covered with school funds. However, we may need an additional $90 in
donations per student if funding is not available.

International Printing Press
A Museum on Wheels brings the best of the Printing Museum’s educational programs to our school. Beginning at our traveling colonial printing shop, your guide slips on an apron and steps up to Franklin’s press. With the help of students, metal type is hand set to help create his famous Poor Richard’s Almanack. With historical artifacts and quality graphics, the presentation covers the long history of books, from papyrus scrolls and manuscripts to the books and newspapers of today. Students will see a page of Gutenberg Bible, rare Chinese printing blocks, early colonial books and demonstrations of printing and bookbinding. During the second half of the presentation, the Inventive Dr. Franklin is presenting the story of his life to students in the school auditorium, introducing you to his many inventions and discoveries, from swim fins to bi-focals, from the first lending library to the Constitution. Students are introduced to the world of electricity and science as Dr. Franklin demonstrates his static electrical generator, originally used to create a battery. Franklin aims to ignite young minds with the wonders of science and invention.

• All classes: Wednesday, February 17, 2027
• Student cost: $10 per student

The total cost for all three field experiences is $176.00 per student. These are paid for with money acquired through donations.

We are hoping to receive all donations by Friday, October 23rd.