Welcome to KOK Monday, October 2 Wednesday, October 4
Registering for Camp Kon-O-Kwee All necessary forms are available on the Marshall homepage. Cost for camp is $125.00. Scholarships are available by contacting the Dr. Thornton.
Camp Meals Camp provides: -lunch, dinner and a snack on day 1 -three meals and a snack on day 2 -breakfast on day 3 **breakfast includes a yogurt/cereal bar **lunch and dinner include a salad bar **Families of students with medical or religious dietary needs will be contacted with further information.
Packing Reminders *Refer to packing list on the website. *LABEL everything you send with your child. *Do NOT use a garbage bag as luggage. *Make sure your child is able to carry his/her luggage. *Make sure your child can repack their luggage. *WATCH the weather!! ** We will continue with activities if it is raining as long as it is safe for students.
Packing Supplies Sleeping Gear *sleeping bag or sheets/blanket *pillow and case *sunglasses *flashlight *plastic bag (for wet/dirty clothes) Personal Needs *towel and washcloth *comb or brush *deodorant *body wash *toothbrush (in a container)/toothpaste *flip flops Other *sunscreen *disposable camera *bug spray
What NOT To Pack * Food & Snacks (including gum or candy) * Personal Sports Equipment (PE teachers provide all equipment.) * Electronic Devices including, but not limited to: cell phones, ipods, ipads, expensive cameras, gaming systems, hair dryers, curling irons, straighteners... * Pets * Money (There is NO place to spend it!)
Camp Medication Policy ALL over-the-counter medications (ie: benedryl, motrin...) must be in their original containers. Tylenol is the only exception. If you stated in the emergency medical form that the nurse could give your child Tylenol at school, then they can receive Tylenol at camp. ALL prescription medications must be in their original pharmacy containers with the prescription label on the bottle. ALL medications (prescription and over-the-counter) require a Request for Medication Administration in School-Camp KOK form. This form must be completed by your child s physician and be signed by you.
Medication Form (page 1) This form can be obtained from the school nurse or the MES website. Physician MUST sign form
Medication Form (page 2) Parent MUST sign form. Permission to Carry Form This form can be obtained from the school nurse or the MES website. It is located on the bottom of the signature page.
Camp Medication Reminders Send ONLY necessary medications and only enough doses for the days we are at camp. Children are not permitted to be in possession of their medications. Parents must drop off and pick up all medications. Medications that are kept in the nurse s office at MES CANNOT be taken to camp with the exception of an Epi-pen and/or an inhaler. Inhalers and Epi-pens will be kept at the nurse s station unless the permission to carry form is turned into the nurse before we leave for camp. This form can be found on the website.
Camp Medication Reminders Pack all medication bottles and permission forms in a Ziplock baggie labeled with your child s name and homeroom. Medications need to be given to the nurse no later than Friday, September 22 (The sooner, the better.) Feel free to call a school nurse with any questions at: 724-934-6075. Don t forget to pick up your medication on Wednesday, October 4 when you pick up your child. Medication will not be released to your child.
REMINDERS...
Do s Do label EVERYTHING! Do notify your child s homeroom teacher of any sleep issues your child might have. (ie: sleep walking, bedwetting...) Do practice setting and clearing a table with your child as they will need this skill while at camp. Do practice packing/rolling their sleeping gear. Do complete the pick-up notification form and send back to school no later Friday, September 15.
Do s Do pack medication in a Ziplock baggie with a medication permission form. Do have all medications to the school nurse no later than Friday, September 22. Do be sure that your child can carry their luggage. Do have your child at school between 8:40 a.m. and 8:50 a.m. on Monday, October 2. Do have a ride home arranged for your child at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4. Do pick up your child s medication when you pick up your child on Wednesday, October 4. Children are NOT permitted to pick up their medication.
Don ts Don t use a garbage bag for luggage. Don t tie luggage pieces together or sleeping gear to luggage. Don t send electronic equipment. Don t send money with your child. Don t worry!! Your children are in good hands.