1. Trip Date: March 30-31

2. Tentative Schedule
6:00 p.m. Arrive at the NightCrawler parking lot using the map (will be provided) 6:30 p.m. Evening activities begin, including tours of the World of Reptiles and Animal Nutrition kitchen, an animal encounter, and zoo tech activities. 10:00 p.m. Evening program ends; prepare for bed. 11:00 p.m. Lights out 7:00 a.m. Wake up 7-8 a.m Load all luggage and personal belongings in cars for temporary storage Clean up sleeping locations: pick up all trash and tidy up classrooms. 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Begin guided tour of Zoo Atlanta. 10:30 a.m. Structured NightCrawlers conclude at the Zoo Atlanta Trading Company, but small groups will continue zoo exploration. 12:00 p.m. Jason’s Deli Lunch 12:30 p.m. Departure by school buses Returning to Sweet Apple for regular dismissal

3. Cost
$75.00 per student
$ total per chaperone ($70.00 zoo + $44.25 background check)

4. Fulton County Chaperone Requirements
All chaperones have to be fingerprinted by Fulton County Schools Police.  Go to 6201 Powers Ferry Road NW Atlanta, GA   Background checks are only done on Thursday and Friday from 9-11 or 2-3. They do not take appointments, therefore just show up. This is the only place you can get the background check completed. The process will take several days to complete, so please complete in a timely manner.
There is a fee due of $44.25 for printing which has to be in the form of a money order made payable to:  Fulton County Schools.  No cash, credit/debit cards or personal checks accepted.
Background check valid for two years

5. Medication
An administrator will be in charge of administration of medication
Medication will need to be in a labeled, plastic bag the day of the trip
Attach the medication release form to the bag

6. Emergency Phone Numbers
Cell phones will be used for communication
Parents may call the school if there are issues
In the event of later return to Sweet Apple, a blast will be sent through Parent Connect.

7. Items to bring… Students NEED TO bring: a sleeping bag and a pillow
weather-appropriate clothing in a small bag such as a gym bag or backpack
comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes, as we will be hiking all over Zoo Atlanta
Students MAY NOT bring:
other electronics (CD players, iPods, video games, etc.) any other games or personal items
flashlights, gum, beverages with straws

8. Food Please eat dinner before arriving at Zoo Atlanta.
The zoo will provide a small snack during our program. We will try to gather additional snacks and beverages (including water).
The zoo will serve a continental breakfast, including various cereals, bagels and cream cheese, blueberry muffins, yogurt, and juices the next morning.
Students that have allergies may bring appropriate foods and snacks.
Lunch choices: Jason’s Deli Sandwich (various bread and meat choices) Teachers will get choices from students and chaperones.

9. Helpful Hints
Make sure your child eats a healthy dinner before arriving at the zoo.
Dress in layers, as we aren’t sure what the weather will be.
Have your child pack their black SAE grade level shirt to wear on Thursday.
There are no showers available.
Make sure your child has walking shoes. It will be a long day.

10. See you
at the
ZOO