5 th Grade Trip to the Audubon Center Parent Meeting Tuesday, September 29, :30 PM

W HERE AND W HEN A RE W E G OING ?

G ENERAL I NFORMATION Learning groups: students will be in groups of , accompanied by at least 1 staff member from Glacier Hills and 1-2 Audubon staff member(s) for all activities. Sleeping arrangements: up to 8 students per dorm room as assigned by the 5 th grade teachers. Boy rooms and girl rooms are separated by teachers. Food: 2 meals on Day 1, 3 meals on Day 2 and 2 meals on Day 3; snacks provided each night Cost: total cost of the trip is $165 per student-due April 1, 2016 checks written to GH 5 th grade lump sum monthly payments (Oct.-Apr. 6 mo. = approximately $27/mo.) other options? –discuss with child’s teacher

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

BATHROOMS

FOOD!!!

S AMPLE S CHEDULE -D AY 1 Monday, June 6 8:15-8:45 Glacier Hills, Load Buses 9:00 Buses leave Glacier Hills 10:30 Arrive at Audubon, Find rooms, Orientation 11:45-12:45 Lunch 11:25 Kitchen helpers 1:00-3:00 Classes 3:00-3:15 Switch 3:15-5:15 Classes 5:45-6:45 Dinner 5:25 Kitchen helpers 6:00-6:45 Reflection/Activity 7:00-8:00 Evening Class 8:00-10:00 Snack, shower, ready for bed 10:00 Lights Out, Room Check

S AMPLE S CHEDULE -D AY 2 Tuesday, June 7 7:30 Wake-up call 8:00-9:00 Breakfast 7:40 Kitchen Helpers 9:15-11:15 Classes 11:15-11:45 Reflection/Activity 11:45-12:45 Lunch 11:25 Kitchen Helpers 1:00-3:00 Classes 3:00-3:15 Switch 3:15-5:15 Classes 5:45-6:45 Dinner 5:25 Kitchen Helpers 7:00-8:00 Evening Class 8:00-10:00 Snack, shower, pack, ready for bed 10:00 Lights Out, Room Check

S AMPLE S CHEDULE -D AY 3 Wednesday, June 8 7:30 Wake-up, finish packing 8:00-9:00 Breakfast 7:40 Kitchen Helpers 9:15-11:15 Morning Classes 11:15-11:45 Reflection/Activity 11:45-12:45 Lunch 11:25 Kitchen Helpers 12:45 Pack & Load Buses 1:15 Buses leave 2:45 Pick-up Students at Glacier Hills **LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Since this is the last day of school, students may stay with their classroom teacher until the end of the day if they wish, but their overnight belongings CANNOT go on the bus with them. Their items need to be picked up by 2:50. It is up to families to decide if their child is going home with their belongings or staying until the end of the day with their classmates and teachers.

E XPECTATIONS This field trip is an incredible opportunity as well as an incredible responsibility. In order for all students to enjoy this experience to the fullest, we need to feel that students who are attending this field trip can successfully take on that responsibility. Therefore there are expectations that must be met. P.A.W.S. BEHAVIOR ACADEMICS/RESPONSIBILITY ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION AT SCHOOL

Students are expected to follow our school beliefs of: P-Practice Responsibility A-Act Safely W-Work Hard S-Stay Respectful Behavior: * Students must follow directions from adults consistently. * Students must respond and interact with adults and other students respectfully. * Students must show they can listen and participate in lessons and activities. Academics: * Schoolwork will be completed consistently with effort. Attendance/Participation: * Regular school attendance and participation are necessary for a successful experience. Students not meeting expectations or choosing not to attend this learning experience will be expected to attend school for the normal academic school day.

Social Contract A Social Contract is an agreement between group members; in this case between the fifth grade students and teachers. Not only do the students identify community beliefs and values, but the entire Glacier Hills community participates as well. The focus of the Social Contract relates to the common picture that the group identifies regarding what they want to become together. The fifth grader students and teachers have identified the following beliefs. We believe in… P-Practice Responsibility A-Act Safely W-Work Hard S-Stay Respectful In order for students to participate in our Audubon overnight field trip, they must follow our Fifth Grade Beliefs throughout the school year. Please review the beliefs with your child, sign the Social Contract, and return it to school no later than Thursday, October 18, 2015.

PACKING LIST All your belongings will need to fit in one bag. Additionally, you are allowed one small bag to use as a carry-on and a trash bag for your bed linens. What to bring: All personal gear is brought at your own risk. It is recommended that all items be labeled with your name. Glacier Hills and the Audubon Center are not responsible for lost or broken items. Clothing (Check the weather for Sandstone, MN): Shirts, minimum 2 (Long-sleeved and/or short sleeved) Pants, minimum 2 (jeans or shorts) Sweatshirt or light jacket Socks, minimum 2 pairs Underwear, minimum 2 pairs Tennis shoes (2 pairs are recommended, we will be hiking) Pajamas or night clothes Toiletries (pack these items in a waterproof, resealable bag): Soap Washcloth Shampoo Toothpaste Toothbrush Deodorant Hairbrush or Comb

Linens (sleeping linens and pillow should be packed in a trash bag) Sleeping Bag or sheets with a blanket Bath Towel Pillow Additional items you may want to bring Raincoat Water bottle Hat or sunglasses Small backpack Camera Sunscreen Bug spray Book or activity for quiet time Battery alarm clock Slippers And what NOT to bring: Open-toed shoes (flip-flops, sandals) Clothing inappropriate for school Money Cell phone Electronic games (Bus use only, electronics are not allowed at Audubon) Music players or travel TV (Bus use only, electronics are not allowed at Audubon) Pocket knife (or other weapons)

C ANS /C ANNOTS Can Bring a camera Snacks for the bus rides Electronic games/musical devices for bus rides Bring personal over-the- counter medication (to be administered by the nurse) Hat or Sunglasses Slippers/house shoes to wear in dorms Bring positive attitudes, ready to learn and have fun! Cannot No cell phones! No food or beverages in camp No body spray or perfume/cologne No money No sending or receiving phone calls from home No open-toed shoes No clothing considered to be inappropriate for school No bad attitudes

P ERMISSION /M EDICAL F ORMS All forms and remaining cost are due to classroom teachers on or before Friday, April 1, 2016 *Forms will be sent home March 4, 2016 Please make checks payable to GH 5 th Grade Forms include: Permission slip and remaining cost (varies for each family on March 4) Liability Release form Student Health form Overnight Medical Form (from ISD 196)

M EDICAL I NFORMATION All medication needs to be brought to GH by Tuesday, May 31st in the original labeled bottle/container Over the counter medications are available to be administered by staff members Audubon staff members trained in CPR and first aid Audubon staff is made aware of all food and non- food allergies before students arrive and plan meals accordingly

Any Questions?