OUTDOOR EDUCATION PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT

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1 OUTDOOR EDUCATION PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT

2 Outdoor Education Roberto Clemente MS Session 1: February 5-7 (Skycroft) Session 2: February 5-7 (Smith Center) Session 3: February 7-9 (Skycroft) Session 4: February 7-9 (Smith Center) Students have been notified of their session and location through advisory classes.

3 What is Outdoor Education? Teaching/learning that occurs outdoors Outcomes: Cultivate awareness/knowledge of the natural environment and the effect of people s actions on it. Provide students with experiences using science as inquiry, such as identifying a problem, collecting/analyzing data, and creating action plans. Help students learn to live democratically and responsibly for the welfare of the total group. Promotes students physical fitness.

4 Performance Based Learning Integrates all disciplines: reading, writing, science, math and social studies Combines independent and cooperative activities Emphasizes authentic problem solving and solutions Provides content and assesses student skills and critical thinking

5 Skycroft Conference Center

6 Lathrop E. Smith Center

7 Sample Daily S c h e d u l e

8 Medical Concerns Full-Time RN on duty during the day at both locations Night Nurse (RCMS staff member) on duty throughout the night RCMS school nurse will coordinate medication/allergy needs forms are available tonight and will be online!

9 Business Items Cost of the trip $76.00 Standard Outdoor Ed Cost Activities Expenses Cost Total Cost We do offer financial support or a payment plan for families that require this option. Please contact Mr. Howington, Ms. Foreman, Mr. Robertson or 6th Grade Counselors, with any financial concerns.

10 Business continued Behavior expectations: Safety 1st! ALL FORMS requested to be returned to Ms. Foreman and Mr. Howington by Thursday, January 25th. Signed permission form (both sides) with allergy info included! Signed bus transportation form Medication Authorization forms (if needed) Final Payment/Payment Plan

11 What to Pack Sturdy footwear Jacket Sweatshirts Sweaters Long pants or jeans Pajamas Shirts Hat Water bottle Socks (lots!) Underwear Waterproof raincoat or poncho Sheets and blanket or sleeping bag, pillow Toiletry items Bag lunch (no glass bottles)

12 What NOT to Pack Electronic devices NO CELL PHONES, IPODS, IPADS, KINDLES, VIDEO GAME CONSOLES, ETC. Aerosol Sprays Curling Irons, Straighteners, Hair Dryers Swiss Army Knives Money Glass bottles Gum, candy, or food Medicine* IF YOU WOULDN T BRING IT TO SCHOOL, DON T BRING IT TO CAMP!

13 Cabins

14 Cabin Interiors

15 Dining Hall Buffet-Style, 8 to a table. Everyone gets a chance at Kitchen Patrol!

16 Meals

17 Local History Each group will hike to the Washington Monument and learn the history of the area. Observation and small group discussion may give you a glimpse of past customs and ways of life.

18 Journal Writing Time for... reflection

19 Stream Study Students explore the meaning of a watershed and learn their place in it collect and analyze data to determine stream/pond health apply the learned techniques and acquired knowledge to study their local stream

20 Campfire Smores and Stars!

21 Confidence Course The confidence course is comprised of mentally and physically challenging events. All activities are designed to increase confidence, promote teamwork, and improve communication..

22 Predator/Prey Now, here s a food web in the making--carnivores, herbivores and omnivores!

23 Predator/Prey Students will: research predator/prey relationships participate in a simulation activity and collect data based on their experience analyze the data to better understand the roles of animals in the food chain

24 Rain or Shine! MCPS Inclement Weather Policy

25 Parent Volunteers We need YOU to make this a successful experience! Responsibilities include chaperoning students while in their cabins, joining them at meals, and attending instructional activities If you are interested in attending, please stay for 30 additional minutes on chaperone specifics! Priority will go to those who can attend and stay overnight for the entire session!

26 Questions? Contact: Ms. Foreman: Mr. Howington: MCPS Outdoor Education Website: doored/

27 Parent Chaperone Requirements Outdoor Ed

28 Parent Chaperone Requirements MCPS requires that all overnight chaperones complete the following: Child Abuse and Neglect online training module Criminal History Disclosure form Fingerprinting

29 Chaperone Sign-Up Process If interested, tonight you should: complete google form with basic information sign criminal history disclosure form provide a copy of driver s license (can be sent via or copied here) Next steps: Schedule an appointment for fingerprinting Complete online child abuse module

30 Confirmation Process Fingerprinting takes approximately two weeks so please take care of this as soon as possible! We will contact you via or phone to let you know whether or not you have been selected as a chaperone and confirm your availability. A MANDATORY parent meeting for all chaperones will occur on Wednesday, January 6:30 in the media center for more detailed information. Priority will go to those who can attend and stay overnight for the entire session!

31 Contact: Questions? Ms. Foreman: Mr. Howington: completion of Child Abuse Online Training Module to: Belinda Penn MCPS Outdoor Education Website: doored/