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Madison Capitol and Zoo
by: Mindy Binnie
Please join us on Friday, April 4, 2025 as we travel to the Madison Capitol for a tour and then to the Zoo to see the animals! You are welcome to attend the Capitol, the Zoo, or both! Registration is for sign-up purposes only - there are no fees for these 2 trips. Madison Capitol Information - 9:00 am - Limit of 80 attendees Tours begin promptly at 9:00 am in the tour orientation center located in the southeast basement of the capitol. Access to the orientation center via the metal doors beneath the grand stairs on Martin Luther King Blvd. Please allow sufficient time to arrive and be ready to start. Late arrivals may be able to join the group, but it is not guaranteed. Groups may be combined. The tour will last approximately 45 to 55 minutes. Groups may see the Rotunda, the Supreme Court, the Governor's Conference Room, the Assembly, the Senate and the North Hearing Room (all subject to availability). Facemasks are optional and not required in the Capitol Building or on Capitol Tours. Madison Zoo Information: We will be meeting at the zoo between 10:30-11:00 am. We will meet right inside the zoo to the right where there are benches and seating. This should give the capitol tour enough time to head to the zoo if joining us. There is no tour at the zoo, it is an on your own visit. You are welcome to enjoy your visit with other Options families and staff. Questions? Please contact Mindy Binnie @ binnmi@elkhorn.k12.wi.us Reminder: All parents/chaperones must remain with your student(s) at all times. Registration closes at midnight on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
TimberRidge Waterpark
by: Mindy Binnie
Let's go swimming! Please arrive by 10 a.m. to check-in and listen to the rules. You can pack a sack lunch to eat outside the water park or purchase lunch to eat in the water park. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED IN THE WATERPARK. One complimentary adult chaperone can attend per family if they are not swimming. All swimmers, aged 12 months or older, must purchase passes. Questions? Please contact Mindy Binnie @ binnmi@elkhorn.k12.wi.us Reminder: All chaperones must stay in attendance at the waterpark at all times. Registrations due by Friday, February 28, 2025 at midnight.
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
TraXside Skating
by: Mindy Binnie
Welcome to TraXside Skating! We are excited to host your event on Friday, February 21st starting at 10am and depart at 2pm for a 4 hour skating session. Your Cost is $9 for a 4 hour session for all students, siblings, and skating adults. You will be charged $5 for all non-skaters. EVERYONE WILL PAY AT THE DOOR - SIGN-UP is for registration only. Field trip may be cancelled because of low attendance. Personal Equipment is allowed but must be checked prior to use. We do not rent helmets or safety pads, if a student requires them, they must bring their own. We only have Quad Skates at TraXside, if a student would prefer to bring their own skates or rollerblades, they are welcome to do so. Spending Money is the student’s responsibility. TraXside skating is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Our Rules of conduct are clearly stated at the beginning of each session, if a student will not follow the rules, they will be asked to remove their skates and sit for the remainder of the session. This is for their own and everyone’s safety around them. Liability Please refer to https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/895/II/525 TraXside is not responsible for any injuries which may occur in our facility. All guests will skate at their own risk. If you or your guests are not willing to accept these risks, please don’t enter our facility. Also, TraXside is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. We do provide coin-operated lockers and recommend locking up all personal belongings. All Registration due by Friday, January 31, 2025 at midnight.
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
Geneva Lakes YMCA Swim Class
by: Mindy Binnie
Mondays January 6 - February 3, Options students can participate in swim lessons through the Geneva Lakes YMCA. The cost is $30 per student and Options will cover the rest of the cost for this P.E. class. If your student is in second grade, they may participate in the Safety Around the Water class for free because they will qualify for the SPLASH swim grant class. Please DO NOT sign up if you plan on missing more than one class. Class times are as follows: Second Graders Safety Around Water 3-3:30 pm Lessons Level 1-2 3:30-4:10 pm Lessons Level 3+ 4:10-4:50 pm If you have questions about what level your student is at please contact The YMCA swim director at gertrude.suhajda@glymca.org or check with Mrs. Binnie for a flow chart of levels. Here is some basic leveling information: If you answer no to either of these 2 questions, then choose Level 1 & 2. If you answer yes to the following 2 questions, then choose Level 3-5. Can they go under water or jump in without fear? or Can they swim front crawl and back crawl for 4 of their body length or 15 yards (1/2 length of the lap pool)? ***REGISTRATION IS DUE by Friday, December 13th*** ***Swim may be canceled if we do not have at least 15 participants signed up for Leveled classes***
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI