This will be a longer post as it pertains to our science geology trip coming up shortly - thanks for taking the time to read this important information about our 8th grade science trip.
Our 8th grade science trip (New York Geology Trip) is scheduled for Tuesday September 26 or Thursday September 28 depending on your child's science class color. For the past 20 years we have taken the science classroom into the field to learn about the geologic history of western Massachusetts and eastern New York (Albany area). We are excited to bring this year's class into the field to see the geologic features they are currently learning about in our current science unit.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the trip please note that this is an extended day trip due to the driving distances involved. Students arrive at WMS at 5:45 AM on the day of their trip for a 6:00 AM departure on coach buses. We return to the middle school between 8:00 and 9:00 PM (exact arrival time is confirmed using a phone tree).
On Friday September 15 your child will be coming home with the trip information/permission slip packet for this trip. The forms should be filled out completely and returned through your child directly to their science class by Wednesday September 20th.
If your child's permission slip is BLUE they will be going on Tuesday September 26th.
If your child's permission slip is BLUE, they will be going on Thursday September 28th.
Your child's safety is of the utmost importance to the staff on this trip. For that reason we ask that you complete each form carefully and completely so we have the most up to date contact information/medical history as possible. Thank you in advance for filling these forms out.
The cost of the trip is $65.00 Please make the check payable to Wayland Middle School and return along with the forms through your child to me during science class. We are not able to accept cash payments for the cost of the trip.
Included in the packet are the following forms:
Cover Sheet - The cover sheet has an overview of the trip and summarizes all of the forms in the packet. Please read and detach and leave at home this cover sheet.
"Permission Slip for NY Geology Trip" - Please fill out the permission slip completely and sign on the line giving permission for your child to attend. Please also include your name and a phone number to be included in the phone chain so that we may notify you the exact time of our arrival back to WMS in the evening. If your are willing to be a Phone Tree Captain I would greatly appreciate this - you will be asked to call 5-8 other parents on the evening of the trip and let them know when the bus will be returning to the middle school.
"Emergency Contact Information" - Please fill this form out completely, including up to date health insurance information at the bottom of this sheet. In the event of an emergency and we need to reach you we will use the numbers/people on this form to contact you.
"Medical Information Form" - This 2-sided form that asks you to fill out the most recent health information about your child. Please fill this form completely out so that we can deal with any medical issues that may arise with your child in a timely manner and with the most information possible. The back of this page also includes information about the administration of tylenol and ibuprofen by WMS staff. Please note you should also sign this sheet at the bottom of the back of the page.
"Field Trip Medication Consent Form" - If your child takes any prescription medication that must be administered during the hours of our geology trip then this form must be filled out by your child's pediatrician and returned to school. This form also applies to inhalers and epipens as well. Please note that if any prescription medication can be administered prior to drop off and upon return to Wayland that would be preferable. If needed however WMS staff will be able to administer prescription medication in a discreet manner during the trip itself. Also on this side please indicate whether or not staff can administer Tylenol or Motrin to your child if the need arises.
"Electronics Policy" - Please read over and sign the electronics policy that we have for this trip. Students and parents must sign the policy at the bottom of this sheet.
"Clarkesville Cave Waiver Form" - This waiver will allow your child to enter the Clarkesville cave with the group. The cave is owned by the Northeastern Cave Conservancy. This form must be signed by student, a parent/guardian, and two other witnesses. Please ensure it is fully completed as the cave is private property and we must abide by their policies.
6th Page "Trip packing form and Trip Itinerary" - The last page is the packing list and itinerary for the trip. You can remove this sheet and keep at home along with the cover sheet of the trip packet.
Thank you for reading!
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