Field Day 2019
Friday May 31st
Field day 2019 is here!!!!
PTA has generously donated water slides and inflatables for our students’ enjoyment! Please sign and return the district field trip form to your child’s teacher in order for your child to participate. Girls may wear ONE PIECE suits or a swimsuit that covers their stomach underneath their shirt or rash guard and appropriate length shorts. Shorts and shirts must remain on at all times. Boys may wear swim shorts and a shirt or rash guard. Shirts must remain on at all times. Dri-fit clothing works best as it dries quickly. Please have your child wear shoes that are easy to get on and off, they will take their shoes off at water slides, but will need shoes for the other stations ( NO FLIP FLOPS). Please write your child’s name on all personal items. A snow cone will be provided for each Bentley student. All forms are due by May 24th. Please note that field day activities are for Bentley students ONLY, siblings may come but are NOT allowed to participate or get a snow cone. Visitors may purchase snow cones.
Helpful Field Day Tips
District Field Trip Form Form- Must be filled out and signed for your child to participate in field day activities. Due no later than May 24.
Lunch- your child may purchase a sack lunch from the cafeteria or bring a lunch from home. Please note that if you check that your child will purchase a lunch from the cafeteria but decides to bring a lunch on field day, you will still be charged for the lunch from the cafeteria. Please check the box for lunch you choose on the field day permission slip.
Sunscreen– Field day is outside. Sunscreen can be very beneficial. Please note that a teacher may NOT put sunscreen on your child.
Water Bottle – A water bottle can be beneficial. Please make sure you put your child’s name on his or her water bottle.
Hat and Sunglasses –They are allowed, but are not necessary.
Towel and a change of clothes– Students may wear a swimsuit for field day. Girls must wear a one-piece swimsuit or a swimsuit that covers their stomach with appropriate length shorts and a shirt or a rash guard over the swim suit. Athletic shorts are fine as long as they are an appropriate length. Boys must wear swim shorts with a shirt or rash guard. Please bring a towel to dry off with and an extra pair of clothes to change into after field day is over (DON'T FORGET TO PACK EXTRA UNDERGARMENTS).
RSVP-If you are planning on attending field day. Please turn in the RSVP form to your child’s teacher no later than May 24th. Your sticker will be sent home with your child. Please make sure to bring it with you to field day or you will have to wait in line.
Movie Permission Slip-Students will be watching the movie “Mary Poppins Returns” on field day. Please fill out and return the permission slip no later than May 24.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does my child need to wear?
Students should wear a dri fit shirt , or a rash guard (something that dries quickly). Girls may wear one-piece swimsuits under their clothing (please come to school wearing swimsuit). Girls may also wear athletic shorts of school appropriate length. Boys may wear swim shorts with a dri fit shirt , or a rash guard (please come to school wearing your swim suit). Students may wear tennis shoes or water shoes. No flip flops or sandals. Sunscreen and/or bug spray should be applied at home. Hats and sunglasses may be worn while students are participating in field day.
What does my child need to bring?
Your child needs to bring a sack lunch if not purchasing a lunch from school. Please check on the field day waiver whether your child will be purchasing a sack lunch or bringing one from home. If you check that you are going to purchase a sack lunch from the cafeteria your child's account will be charged. Your child also needs to bring a towel and a change of clothes (don't forget to pack extra undergarments). You may also want to bring a water bottle. Please put your child's name on everything.
Can parents, siblings, and other family members attend field day?
Parents, siblings, and other family may attend field day. Please make sure all adults bring their drivers license for checking in to the school. Siblings and other family members may NOT participate in any field day activities. All activities are for Bentley students only. Each Bentley student will receive one snow cone from Coach Wheeler. Visitors May purchase snow cones for the following prices:
Small $2
Medium $3
Large $4
Can I check my child out of school after field day?
Yes! Your child's teacher will have a sign out sheet for parents to check their child/children out of school when field day is over.
What if I lost the form for my child to participate on the inflatables?
Your child MUST have a field trip form filled out and signed by a parent in order to participate on the inflatables at field day. Mrs. Wheeler sent these forms home on Thursday, May 16th . Please email mwheeler@lcisd.org if you need a new one to print yourself.
Can I RSVP for field day to skip the long visitor lines?
Yes! Please fill out the RSVP form and turn it in to the front office or your child's teacher.
PE Department Supplies Needed
We are in need of a few items for our field day activities. If you would like to donate any items please use the sign up genius link below to sign up. You can these items to school with your child or drop off at the front office for Coach Wheeler.