What is this field trip? ❓
We are taking a tour of the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center at the University of Tampa. We will also be doing an activity called “Silicon Valley Start-ups” where students learn how to create and pitch a business concept in one day.
How much does it cost for my child to attend this event? 💲
There will be no cost for students to attend this trip 🙂
Where is the event? 📍
The University of Tampa
Maureen A. Daly Innovation and Collaboration Building
820 W North A St 8th Floor, Tampa, FL 33606
Click here for the location on Google Maps
Who can go to this event? 🙋🏻
We are able to take 50 students from my business program with us on this trip. The students who get to go will be determined on a first come, first served basis. The first 50 students who turn in their completed field trip form (including signatures from parent/guardian and all teachers), will be the 50 students who get to go. The 8th graders in my Business Comm & Tech class will have first priority because they will get forms 1 day before I hand them out to my 7th graders in Computer Applications for Business 2.
When is the event? 🕰️
Friday November 14, 2025, from 9:30am – 3:30pm
This trip will happen during normal school hours, so you DO NOT have to make any special arrangements for transportation.
How does transportation work? 🚎
We will be taking a 56-passenger full size charter bus from Annett bus lines.
Is it possible to be a chaperone on this trip? 👓
Yes! We need 4 parent chaperones total for this trip (2 chaperones from each class). In order to be a chaperone, you must be a LEVEL 1 approved volunteer with the school district. Here’s information about becoming a district approved volunteer:
- Click here if you need to start a volunteer application
- Click here if you need to check your volunteer status (look at the expiration date, as long as it is after November 1, 2025, you are good to go)
- Call (813) 272-4446 if you have any other questions about volunteering
If you are interested in chaperoning for this trip please call or text me as soon as possible as there is only 5 positions available.
How will food work during this trip? 🍔
Quick Summary
- Make sure your child has a refillable water bottle.
- Pack 2 snacks.
- You can either pack a lunch, or your child can eat at the University of Tampa Dining Hall ($14.35 + tax). Payment for lunch must be made on My Payments Plus (will send out a text when the payment option is made available on My Payments Plus).
Specific Details
- WE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO EAT ON THE BUS
- Once we get to UT students will unload off the bus and eat their first snack before we start our tour (approximately 10:00am).
- We’ll eat lunch at about 12:00pm. Follow the instructions below to see what food options are available at the dining hall.
- Tap the link below to access the menu on the website.
- Scroll down till you get to the horizontal calendar.
- Tap the right arrow until the 14th shows up.
- Tap the 14th, then tap lunch.
- This will show you the many options that are available for lunch that day at this buffet style dining hall.
- Tap here to access the dining hall website for the menu.
- One thing to note: If your child brings their own lunch, they will not be allowed to eat in the dining hall (when I asked why, they said it was their policy due to having issues in the past with people taking food out). There is a separate area where they will be able to eat their lunch that will be under chaperone supervision.
- After our “Silicon Valley Start-ups” activity, students will eat their second snack before we get on the bus for our drive home (approximately 3:00pm).
My child said it was ok for them to bring an electronic device on this trip, is that true? 🕹️
Yes, it is. We will be on the bus for about 45 min each way, so students are encouraged to bring something to help occupy their time.
Acceptable electronic devices include:
- Phones
- Tablets
- Handheld gaming consoles (e.g., Nintendo Switch)
Headphones are required for any student wanting to listen to sound while they watch/play.
- Students may not play sound through their device’s speakers.
- If they do not bring headphones, their device must remain on silent or muted.
Students are also encouraged to bring a portable charger and charging cable to ensure their device stays powered during the trip.
What if I have more questions about this trip that weren’t answered on this page?
You have my phone number. Don’t hesitate to call or text if you have any additional questions 🙂