1. Fifth Grade Overnight Field Trip

2.  Who: 5 th grade students, staff and chaperones  What: Attend Camp Grady Spruce  When: December 3 rd, 4 th 5 th  Where: Graford, TX  Why: Science Connections  How: Arrive by bus with teachers  Chaperones drive cars or carpool

3.  $ 127 per student to attend camp  $ 8 per student for bus travel  $11 per student for T-shirt  $151 total per student  $90 Chaperones to attend camp  Cost Reduction: based on fundraiser sales and from the Science Store profits in October.  Parent Volunteers to work in Science Store.

4.  September 23 – Parent Information Meeting  October 1– Interested in being a Chaperone  October 3– Chaperone Lottery  October 6-10– Science Store  October 27– Parent Conferences  Volunteer Background Check completed  Student and Chaperone paperwork submitted  Chaperones Paid in FULL  November 7– Meds due to Nurse Vicky  November 17– Students paid in full

5.  The overnight field trip forms (Health History, OTC Medication and Prescription Medication Forms) must be completed for every student, chaperone and faculty member participating in the field trip.  Medications need to be turned in to Nurse Vicky by Friday, November 7.  If a student is too sick to remain at camp an authorized parent or guardian will need to pick them up from camp in Graford, TX.

6. Some over the counter medication will be available at camp. These are :  Ibuprofen  Acetaminophen (Tylenol)  Tums  Immodium  Benadryl  Caladryl  All other medication must be provided by the parent or guardian. Medication must be brought to school by parent or guardian and NOT brought to school by the student. Likewise, all meds must be picked up by the parent after camp is over.  If your child has Asthma or Life Threatening Allergies medication must be provided for camp for these conditions.

7.  Cold weather clothing including jackets, gloves warms shoes or boots, hats and socks are a must for camp in December! Providing layers of clothing is the best way to stay warm.  DRESS like an ONION! Easier to peel off layers than it is to warm up without the appropriate amount of clothing.  If your child does not have these items please borrow some for the trip.

8.  If your child has a special diet or cannot eat certain foods please call Camp Grady Spruce to see if they can arrange to accommodate your child or consider sending special food with your child to camp.

9.  Be Prepared  Stay on the Trails  Beware of Cactus  Keep track of your belongings  Pack it in, Pack it out!  Have fun and learn a lot