Deer Creek Schools Go to Washington DC, 2006

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2007 Washington DC Trip - 7th & 8th Grade >>

September 20, 2006

Last year Mr. Ottinger lead 50+ kids on a whirl wind Washington DC tour. Our then 7th grader went on it. We were thrilled with what she learned and with how happy she was when she came home.

Our hats off to Mr. Ottinger for going above and beyond the usual monument and museum stops. The kids took part in the changing of the wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and even toured the White House.

The kids were too busy to get in trouble. During down time, they are counted and watched. While in the hotel, there is a security company that enforced lights outs and kept the kids in their rooms.

By the end of the trip, the students had an extraordinary learning experience that helped them understand their roles as US citizens. The teachers keep up a running commentary and amazingly enough much of what they said stuck. We applaud Mr. Ottinger, Nancy Vasso, and Kristi Kringlen for the wonderful job they did making the trip both educational and fun.

It was a great segue into 8th grade American history. Our daughter was tickled pink when she discovered that she could relate what she saw on the trip with what she was hearing in class. Because of last year's trip, I know she will get more out of this year's history class. That was an extra bonus we weren't expecting!

If you've been thinking about signing up your child for the trip, go ahead and send in the papers. The itinerary may include:

Visiting the Jefferson, FDR, Vietnam & Lincoln Memorials
Touring the Smithsonian Museum
Visiting the White House (another bonus thanks to Mr. Ottinger!)
Being part of changing the wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Walking in the footsteps of President Lincoln’s last day by exploring the Ford’s Theater & Petersen House.

This year Mr. Ottinger has made plans for 7th and 8th grade students to go back to Washington DC. So far there are 46 kids signed up. If you would like more information, contact Mr. Ottinger at ottingerm@deercreek.k12.ok.us or visit his webpage at http://teacherweb.com/OK/DeerCreekMiddleSchool/Ottinger/h3.stm.

Thanks again to Mr. Ottinger and Principal Jones for providing this educational opportunity for the students.