Outdoor Education Parent Meeting HHMS

Outdoor Education Parent Meeting HHMS 10.6.16

Agenda People to Know OE Goals & Instructional Activities Site Locations, Lodging, & Meals Packing Information Forms and Medication Chaperones Q & A YMK

PEOPLE Current Status per site County Policy Required documentation / trainings PEOPLE

PEOPLE TO KNOW Mrs. Bortz, 6 th grade team leader Energizer bunny! Musical chairs queen YMK

PEOPLE TO KNOW Mr. Calvert, Summit Lake Coordinator (Generally goofy and/or nerdy) YMK

PEOPLE TO KNOW Mr. Ross, Skycroft Coordinator (Yankees fan but still an OK guy). YMK

PEOPLE TO KNOW School Nurse, Ms. Fass, RN YMK

PEOPLE TO KNOW Health Technician, Ms. Teri Tomlin YMK

PEOPLE TO KNOW Instructional Data Assistant, Ms. Pam Halperin YMK

PEOPLE TO KNOW Sixth grade administrator, Paul Ajamian! YMK YMK

PEOPLE TO KNOW And our Principal! Dr. Yong-Mi Kim YMK YMK

GOALS Current Status per site County Policy Required documentation / trainings GOALS PA

What is the goal of Outdoor Ed? To make students educational programs more meaningful by applying the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom to real-life situations. PA

What is the goal of Outdoor Ed? To provide students with first hand experiences in using scientific processes including observing, classifying, hypothesizing, predicting, measuring, and analyzing. PA

What is the goal of Outdoor Ed? To engage students with performancebased, authentic learning opportunities and team-building experiences. PA

What is the goal of Outdoor Ed? To begin the cultivation of students awareness, knowledge, appreciation, and concern for their natural environment PA

LOCATIONS Current Status per site County Policy Required documentation / trainings LOCATIONS DR

WHERE DO WE GO? Skycroft Conference Center Located on South Mountain near Middletown in Frederick County. MCPS rents the Skycroft and Summit Lake sites for Outdoor Ed use DR

WHERE DO WE GO? Summit Lake Located in the Catoctin Mountains near Emmitsburg, Maryland MCPS rents the Skycroft and Summit Lake sites for Outdoor Ed use DR

Students will be assigned sites by their science classes. Skycroft: Mr. Ross, Ms. Weiskopf Summit Lake: Ms. Ahmed, Mr. Brameyer, Mr. Calvert WHERE DO WE GO? Parent volunteers will be assigned same cabin as samegender child unless otherwise notified DR

ACTIVITIES Current Status per site County Policy Required documentation / trainings ACTIVITIES MC

Typical Activities Include: Instructional Activities: Predator/Prey Stream Study Map & Compass / Orienteering Confidence Course Nature Hike / Arts & Crafts Local History Walks Evening activities: Sing-Alongs / Zumba Dance Reptile Man Meals and KP duty (Kitchen Patrol) MC

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

Stream Study Students will get their feet wet and hands dirty as they: Analyze different forms of life Look at factors that can affect the health of the stream Determine flow rates of a stream Look for signs of erosion and natural changes to the ecosystem MC

Map & Compass Working as a team, students will find orienteering poles located at various places at the outdoor education site. Students utilize topographic maps, compasses and GPS units to navigate. MC

Confidence Course Each center has a confidence course comprised of mentally and physically challenging events. All activities are designed to increase confidence, promote teamwork, and improve human relations. MC

Nature Hike Students will increase their awareness and appreciation of the total forest community During forest exploration the students will study unique trees, identify trees, explore leaf and soil samples. MC

Local History Each site presents students with evidence of the past history of the area. Observation and small group discussion give students a glimpse of past customs and ways of life. MC

EVENING ACTIVITIES SING-ALONGS REPTILE MAN ZUMBA MC

AND EVERYONE S FAVORITE KP DUTY!! MJB

LODGING & FOOD MJB

Where do students stay? MJB

Where do students eat? MJB

Breakfast Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs and Hash Browns, Bacon, Fruit, Cereal, French Toast, Oatmeal Lunch Subs, Pizza, Soup and Salad Bar, Beef or plain macaroni, Homemade bread, Corn See MCPS Outdoor Ed website for specific site menus. MJB

Allergies and Dietary Concerns The dining facilities cannot accommodate dietary concerns other than vegetarians; nor can they ensure that the food is allergen free. Therefore, students with food allergies or other special dietary concerns are encouraged to bring their own food. All sites have refrigerators and microwaves for storing, cooking or reheating food. A staff member will be responsible for helping students store and heat their food. ~MCPS Outdoor Ed Handbook MJB

Allergies and Dietary Concerns The Vegetarian dining facilities options cannot are accommodate just that VEGETARIAN dietary concerns other than vegetarians; nor can they ensure that the food is allergen free. Students and Therefore, chaperones students who with food select allergies a or other special vegetarian dietary concerns option will are encouraged have vegetarian to bring their meals own food. All sites have refrigerators and microwaves for storing, served for every meal cooking or reheating food. A staff member will be responsible for If helping you have students any store questions, and heat please their food. contact Mr. Ross, Mr. Calvert, or Ms. Bortz ~MCPS Outdoor Ed Handbook MJB

PACKING MJB

WHAT TO PACK Sheets and two blankets or sleeping bag and a small pillow and pillowcase. Long pants or jeans (NO SHORTS!) Shirts (long sleeve shirts) Sweaters/sweatshirts (cold weather) Winter jacket Socks and underwear LOTS! Pajamas 2 pairs of sturdy footgear (sneakers, hiking boots, etc) Rain coat and hat or poncho ( waterproof) Plastic garbage bags (minimum 3) for dirty laundry, damp clothes, or to cover luggage during inclement weather Bathroom articles PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING EVEN YOUR CHILD!!! MJB

WHAT YOU MIGHT PACK Disposable camera Lip balm, sunscreen Slippers Shower cap Flip-flops or sandals for shower use Watch MJB

WHAT NOT TO PACK Aerosol Sprays Curling Irons Firearms Knives Electronic devices including MP3 players, Kindle/Nooks, Gameboys, cell phones Matches Money Glass bottles Gum, candy, or food MJB

OVERNIGHT CHAPERONES PA

Parent Chaperones Needed Available to stay for the entire 3-day program Chaperone fee is $46.80 for Skycroft and $52.80 for Summit Lake We also need volunteers to load luggage buses before we go and when we come back. Interested in sponsoring a student? Please email Mr. Ajamian Parent volunteers will be assigned same cabin as same-gender child unless otherwise notified See chaperone requirements on next slides PA

CHAPERONE REQUIREMENTS OVERNIGHT CHAPERONES MUST: A. Read and understand The Guide to Chaperoning in the Outdoor Education Program brochure. B. Complete the Overnight Adult Chaperone Disclosure Form, providing your written consent for MCPS to receive the results of a Criminal Background Check. C. Complete fingerprinting. D. Complete the required training: Recognizing, Reporting, and Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect. PA

A. The Guide to Chaperoning in the Outdoor Education Program Please read the brochure before volunteering to chaperone. The brochure can be found on the MCPS website, will be posted on Hoover s homepage under 6 th Grade Outdoor Education Information, and posted on Edline. PA

B. Completing the Overnight Adult Chaperone Disclosure Form: Due date: ASAP with a deadline of Wednesday, November 23, 2016. The Overnight Adult Chaperone Disclosure Form can be found on the MCPS website,will be posted on Hoover s homepage under 6 th Grade Outdoor Education Information, and on Edline. Return signed Chaperone Disclosure Form to Ms. Pam Halperin by Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Submission of the signed Disclosure Form will initiate the criminal background check from MCPS. The criminal background check fee will be covered by MCPS. PA

C. Complete Fingerprinting by November 23, 2016 Option A: Montgomery County Public Schools Fingerprinting sessions are by appointment only. Bring a photo ID (Driver s License, Passport, or Green Card) Contact Mr. Greg Jones: 301 279 3276. Office of Human Resources & Development 45 West Gude Drive, Lobby, Rockville, Md 20850 *NO FEE There is no fee for OEEP overnight chaperones who utilize MCPS for fingerprinting. OPTION B: American Identity Solutions (AIS), Inc. Fingerprinting sessions are by appointment only. Bring a photo ID (Driver s License, Passport, or Green Card) and a completed AIS, Inc. Invoice *FEE OEEP overnight chaperones who utilize AIS must submit the American Identity Solutions Invoice and have responsibility for paying a fee of $20.00 at the time of the appointment. Cash, credit card, or money order will be accepted for payment. Personal checks will not be accepted. PA

C. Complete Fingerprinting by November 23, 2016 MCPS FINGERPRINTING HOURS: AIS FINGERPRINTING LOCATIONS: Weekdays: M F, 7:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m., Se Habla Espanol Extended Weekday: First Tuesday of each month, 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Weekend: Third Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. a. 6701 Democracy Blvd, Suite 110 Bethesda, MD 20817 301 571 9479 b. 7361 Calhoun Place Rockville, MD 20817 301 296 4499 c. 12501 Prosperity Drive, Suite 200 Silver Spring, MD 20904 240 670 7952 PA

D. Recognizing, Reporting, and Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect Required Training Please complete the online training by Wednesday, November 23 Upon completion, you will receive an email. Forward the email to Ms. Pam Halperin The link to Recognizing, Reporting, and Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect training can be found on the MCPS website,will be posted on Hoover s homepage under 6 th Grade Outdoor Education Information, and on Edline. PA

WHAT NOT TO PACK NURSE S Aerosol Sprays Matches Curling Irons Money Firearms Glass bottles NOTES & Knives Gum, candy, or Electronic devices food including MP3 players, PERMISSION Kindle/Nooks, Gameboys, cell phones SLIPS AF

NURSE S LETTER MEDICATIONS AT OUTDOOR ED Medications are ABSOLUTELY due to the Health Room by Wednesday, January 4 th. Please bring the forms and the medications TOGETHER to the Health Room ASAP. (Do not send form into the teacher) Must have one form for each medication-make copies of form FORMS THE PHYSICIAN AND PARENT FILL OUT: * For ALL prescription medications * Medication order from physician and prescription label on bottle must match exactly!! NO EXCEPTIONS! * Parents fill out Part 1 and Physician fills out Part 2. * Please only send in the amount of pills your student will need at outdoor ed. (leave the rest at home --must be in the original bottle) FORMS THAT PARENTS CAN FILL OUT: * Any over the counter medications such as Tylenol, Advil, Benadryl * All over the counter medications MUST be in the ORIGINAL SEALED containers. We cannot accept any opened or taped shut containers or boxes! * Please try to limit over the counter medications to what is really necessary for those few days. * The parent completes the physician portion of the form ONLY for over the counter medications. Keep the medications order form in your car even if your child doesn t need any medications right now. In case of a last minute emergency appointment, you will have the form for anything like an ear infection or strep throat. Any medication your student ALREADY has in the health room (like EpiPen s) will be sent to outdoor ed. No need for you to do anything. AF

NURSE S LETTER MEDICATIONS AT OUTDOOR ED Medications are ABSOLUTELY due to the Health Room by Wednesday, January 4 th. Please bring the forms and the medications TOGETHER to the Health Room ASAP. (Do not send form into the teacher) Must have one form for each medication-make copies of form FORMS THE PHYSICIAN AND PARENT FILL OUT: * For ALL prescription medications * Medication order from physician and Medical prescription questions label bottle must or match concerns? exactly!! NO EXCEPTIONS! * Parents fill out Part 1 and Physician fills out Part 2. * Please only send in the amount of Please pills your contact student will need the at Health outdoor ed. (leave Room the rest at: home --must be in the original bottle) FORMS THAT PARENTS CAN FILL OUT: 301-968-3765 Amy Fass, RN, SCHN * Any over the counter medications such as Tylenol, Advil, Benadryl * All over the counter medications MUST be in the ORIGINAL SEALED containers. We cannot accept any opened or taped shut Teri Tomlin, CNA, SHRT containers or boxes! * Please try to limit over the counter medications to what is really necessary for those few days. * The parent completes the physician portion of the form ONLY for over the counter medications. Keep the medications order form in your car even if your child doesn t need any medications right now. In case of a last minute emergency appointment, you will have the form for anything like an ear infection or strep throat. Any medication your student ALREADY has in the health room (like EpiPen s) will be sent to outdoor ed. No need for you to do anything. AF

MORE FORMS NEEDED Letters will be sent in February Tdap and / or MCV4 Submit proof of immunizations to Health Room by June 1, 2017 Locations: Pediatrician Montgomery County Clinicssee flyer for locations Questions: 301 968 3765 Amy Fass Amy_Fass@mcpsmd.org Teri Tomlin Teri_A_Tomlin@mcpsmd.org ALERT 6th Grade Parents Mandatory immunization requirements change when your child enters 7th grade The requirements to enter 7th grade are: Meningococcal (MCV) & Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis/whooping cough) VISIT your child s health care provider for required immunizations PROVIDE proof of immunizations to your school s health room as soon as possible CALL your child s middle school if you have any questions

FORMS NEEDED PLEASE WRITE THE SCIENCE TEACHER S NAME AND PERIOD AT THE TOP OF THE PERMISSION SLIP Turn in to AWS teachers: Jeffrey Ostry Schwed Smith Permission Due Wednesday, November 23 Medical Due Wednesday, January 4 DR

Q & A

WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU HAVE? Email one of the following: Mr. Ross (Skycroft) Dennis_M_Ross@mcpsmd.org Mr. Calvert (Summit Lake) Michael_Calvert@mcpsmd.org Mr. Paul Ajamian (6 th grade administrator) Paul_T_Ajamian@mcpsmd.org Ms. Pam Halperin (Instructional Data Assistant) Pamela_B_Halperin@mcpsmd.org PA