Transcript Sky Ranch Information meeting 2015

SKY RANCH
Parent Information Meeting
2015
DEPARTURE
⦿ Students
should arrive at school by 8:20 AM.
⦿ Students should report to the East side of Stinson
Field (near Key Street) with all of their
necessary items.
⦿ Buses are limited in space. Pack lightly.
⦿ Duffle bags are preferred.
⦿ Pack bedding into luggage or in a labeled trash
bag. No loose pillows or sleeping bags.
⦿ Be sure all bags and pieces of clothing are
labeled with your child’s first and last name.
SKY RANCH INFORMATION
⦿ Location-
Nestled in the piney woods of East
Texas in Van, TX
⦿ 903-266-3300- use only for emergencies
CABINS
⦿ Students
are assigned cabins with at least 2-3
chaperones in each cabin.
⦿ Students will be in mixed-advisory cabins to
encourage new friendships and team
building.
⦿ Each cabin is equipped with beds, showers,
and restrooms. Separate cabins for boys and
girls.
SCHEDULE
TIME
DAY 1
7:00-9:00
DAY 2
DAY 3
Wake up
Breakfast
Wake up
Breakfast
9:00-12:00
Arrive at
Sky Ranch
Class 2
Class 4
12:00-12:30
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
1:00-4:00
Class 1
Class 3
Depart for MIS
4:15-6:15
Rec Time
Rec Time
6:15-6:45
Dinner
Dinner
6:45-9:00
Clue/Games
Campfire
9:00-10:00
Ready for bed
Lights out
Ready for bed
Lights out
SKY RANCH HOME EDITION
⦿ We
will provide alternative (Sky Ranch-like)
activities for those students not attending
Sky Ranch.
⦿ Your child will be counted absent if they do
not attend school on “camp” days. Please
inform the office if your child is sick.
CLASSES
⦿Expeditions- Firsthand look at learned and
inherited behaviors of organisms, life cycles,
and the impact of man on the environment
⦿Challenges- Team building activities involving
communication, trust and cooperation
⦿Fishing- Identification of fish species, preypredator interactions, food web, basic fishing
skills.
⦿Forces in Nature- Learning about gravity and
friction and how nature changes our environment
RECREATION AND NIGHTTIME
ACTIVITIES
⦿ Open
rec time- field games, zip lines, water
slides, etc.
⦿ Team games
⦿ Campfires- skits, songs, and more
LEARNING GROUPS
⦿ Students
will travel with mixed advisory
learning groups as they participate in
sessions.
⦿ 12-17 students per group. Different from
cabin groups.
⦿ Learning groups are led by experienced
counselors.
⦿ Teachers and parent chaperones will be
accompanying the students.
CHAPERONES
⦿ We
need approximately 6 full-time moms and 6
full-time dads (or the equivalent half-time
amount) per team depending on class sizes. More
is better!
⦿ Chaperones can sign up tonight or with advisory
teachers:
◼ By Friday, September 4 for Olympians,
Superstars and Team Genius
◼ By September 24 for Titans, Patriots, and
Chiefs
⦿ Chaperones that need to attend due to medical
necessity must be included on sign-up form.
CHAPERONES (CONT)
⦿ Chaperones
are required to attend an additional
chaperone meeting.
◼ Thursday, September 17, 6PM, room B127 for
Olympians, Superstars, and Team Genius.
◼Thursday, October 8, 6PM, in the auditorium
for Chiefs, Patriots, and Titans.
⦿ Responsibilities include supervision in classes,
cabins, mealtimes, and bedtime.
⦿ Must have ALREADY completed criminal history
background check.
⦿ Cost is $150 for all three days, $75 for half shift.
Checks payable to MIS.
COST AND FORMS
⦿Payment $215 per child (if not already paid online)
⦿Checks should be made out to MIS and returned to
student’s advisory teacher.
⦿Forms needed:
◼District Health History Form
◼Sky Ranch Participant Agreement
◼Medication Form (only if needed-available online)
⦿Form and payment due dates:
◼Olympians, Superstars, and Team Genius:
September 12
◼Titans, Chiefs, and Patriots: September 28
⦿Due to time constraints, no late payment will be
accepted
MEDICATION
⦿A
registered nurse and staff will assist in the
administration of medications to students
while at camp in accordance with HPISD
medication guidelines and board policy.
⦿ Guidelines will be sent home in
communication folders.
⦿ Please review these guidelines carefully if
your child will require medication at camp.
⦿ If you have questions, contact your child’s
advisory teacher or the nurse.
WHAT TO BRING
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Detailed packing lists will be sent home.
Some items include:
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Sleeping bag/sheets and blanket
Pillow and pillow case
Towels
Appropriate clothing (weather)
Swimsuit with swim shirt (t-shirt)
Toiletries
Watch
Backpack
Flashlight
Sunscreen and bug repellant
Refillable water bottle
Camera (disposable preferred)
$$$ for snacks and gift shop (no more than $40)
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WHAT NOT TO BRING:
⦿ Electronics,
cell phones, eReaders, iPads,
iPods
⦿ Valuables or breakable items
⦿ Prank materials
DISCIPLINE
⦿ Students
are expected to follow all school
rules and camp rules.
⦿ Parents of students who fail to follow
directions will be called to come pick up
their child from the camp.
TWITTER UPDATES
⦿ We
have a twitter feed: @SkyRanchMIS, for
informational purposes- arrivals, departures,
etc.
⦿ Fast follow by texting “Follow
@SkyRanchMIS” to 40404.
⦿ Following the twitter feed is especially
useful to receive timely notifications about
our arrival back at MIS.
MEALS
⦿ Food
is served family-style.
⦿ Kid-friendly menus
⦿ Salad bar is available at each meal.
⦿ Dietary needs are addressed.
⦿ Please let your child’s advisory teacher know
through e-mail about any food allergies or
other dietary restrictions.
ARRIVAL AT MIS
⦿ Our
estimated time of arrival back to MIS is
2:30-3:00 pm
⦿ We will update twitter with more precise
arrival times during travel, so please check
periodically.
⦿ Students must sign out with advisory teacher
BEFORE leaving the school grounds.
⦿ Advisory teachers must have written notice if
your child is going home with another adult.
⦿ Pick-up location will be on Stinson Field near
Key street.