The South Shore
commuter line is expanding its Teachers Appreciation Week to include a
contest for free field-trip transportation for three winning teachers.
The South Shore
recently announced Teacher Appreciation Week, where all teachers with a
valid school ID are invited to ride the train for free on all off-peak
weekday and weekend trains from Monday, Aug. 1, through Sunday, Aug. 7.
Off-peak weekday trains arrive at Millennium Station after 9:30 a.m. and
depart Millennium Station before 3:30 p.m. and after 6:30 p.m.
In addition to free
rides for teachers, though, the South Shore is also holding an essay contest
for teachers, three of whom will win free transportation for their classes
on a field trip.
To win, educators
are asked to submit a one- to three-paragraph essay on what they did on the
day they used the free train service. Teachers are encouraged to share the
highlights of their trip and what the most interesting or educational
portion was. Photos are a bonus and may be shared on social media.
All essays must be
submitted by Wednesday, Aug. 10, and the three winners will be contacted via
email and announced on social media.
Guidelines:
* All submissions
must include the educator’s name, school, grade(s) they currently teach, and
email address.
* The essay must
include a one- to three-paragraph) description of the trip and the most
interesting or educational portion. Photos are encouraged and may be shared
on the South Shore’s social media.
* Email essays to
mysouthshoreline@gmail.com with the subject “Teachers Ride Free Essay.”
* Only one
submission per educator is allowed.
* The field trip
must occur during the 2016/2017 school year.
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