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There are many reasons and yes AP should address thr disparities between north and south Arlington schools when it comes to field trips at all levels.

BUT People worked really hard to plan events kids might enjoy and reports from funland at other schools were that they really liked it and had fun.

For what it is worth 8th grade at gunston has multiple events over 4 days including an ice cream social, field day with carnival games and activities, not to mention the normal dance with free food and snacks. But I am sorry that isn't enough. We tried. [/quote]

I’m sure the kids are going to have a fabulous time with what you all have planned!

The Disparity really bothers me, we are such a small county. Admittedly my child went to Williamsburg and did go to Kings Dominion. I had NO idea that there are some middle schools that don’t go because of budget. As mentioned above this is just one issue in the disparity issues, but it’s one quite visible to kids when they see their peers at other schools having opportunities they’re not afforded. I feel like we can do better. If anyone knows of a group who’s working to make change in this area please post information otherwise I’m going to be talking about this at our next PTA meeting.[/quote]

The WMS pta doesn’t even have enough to give each teacher a $25 gift card. They routinely send out emails that the majority of the parents don’t even pay the activity fee. [/quote]

This is true, it’s wild. A couple years ago there was a big ask for donations and all the parents I personally reached out to were like “don’t we have a budget for that?” No, because you didn’t pay your activity fee and you didn’t donate to the no-frills fundraiser! People are so checked out for some reason in middle school. But when you ask them personally, they’re more than willing to be generous.  [/quote]

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