Milford House 2013June 17th, 18th, 19th (3 days and 2 Nights)

Why are we going?

• To promote life long learning of history, technology, math, nature & life skills.

• To reward ourselves for the work we’ve done @ JWMFT

• To have safe fun.

Where?

• Milford House is 21 km (14 mi) south of Annapolis Royal on Route #8, in South Milford, on Nova Scotia's Evangeline Trail. From Halifax Milford House is 218 km (133 mi)

What Will We Do?Visit to Grand Pré• French and English Tour

of the Historical Grand Pré Site.

• Film on the History of the Acadians.

What Will We Do?

Canoeing Playing soccerFishing FootballHiking Wild Wet LandsCampfiresSkitsSinging

How will we get there?

• We’ll take the students there in a bus.

• Everyone together.

Where will we sleep?

In beds in cabins with all the enmities.

• running hot/cold water• Indoor bathrooms• Bedrooms• Kitchenettes• In groups of friends (At

least one BFF per student) with at least one chaperon!

What will we eat?

Cafeteria style of meals will be prepared for us!• Pancakes• Toast• Cereal• Burgers• Grilled Cheese Sandwiches • Fries• Turkey Dinner

How will we be able to participate in ALL the

activities?Work Groups

Students will be assigned work groups before getting on the bus for Milford House.

Students will have participated in the selection process and are guaranteed to have at least one of their BFFs in their group.

What do He/She need to Bring?

• Clothes for 3 days• A sleeping bag• Rain gear• A small jacket• Bug Spray/nets• A bag lunch• A little pocket money for a stop @ Dairy Queen on

the way home ($10.00).• A GREAT ATTITUDE!

• Digital camera• Ipod• Mp3 player• Personal Game Players• Your Teddy!

What can He/She also Bring?

The Answer is No… but/because!

• No cell phones!• No Portable DVD players.• No nut products - allergies• No personal snacks – those will be provided

for you!

What We Need From You!

1. Chaperons –moms and dads who are interested in coming with us as a chaperon (free)

2. Your child will need to sign some permission slips and a behavior matrix (already sent home)

3. Donations of snacks for campfires (later)

Questions?

Packing Supply List – Pack Light, but be prepared

• Clothes for three days (An extra pair of socks).• Toiletries (tooth brush, tooth paste, soap, towel etc.)

– no hairdryers please.• Bathing attire/Beach Towel• Sleeping bag/extra blanket/pillow/teddy• Rain Gear (light raincoat/boots)• Sunscreen & bug spray (bug masks/nets)• Water bottle • Sweets for Campfire (We’ll help the kids with these)

Please DO NOT PACK

• Hair dryers • Medication • Snacks/Candies • Cell phones

Day Packs – What your Child will need at any given moment.

• Water bottle• Bug repellant• Bug hats• Hats• Ipods/digital cameras/vid. Games (will be turned

over upon arrival at Milford House)• Puffers (if applicable)• Lunch for lunch-time break at Grand Pré.• Lunch money for lunch stop in New Minas (Dairy

Queen)

Please DO NOT PACK in Day Pack

• Medication• Snacks with nuts/lunches with nuts• Pop

CODE OF CONDUCT AGREEMENT FOR MILFORD HOUSE TRIP

• All students are required to follow all school rules and procedures, as outlined in the school's Code of Student Behaviour and as reviewed with all grade 6 students. The Code of Student Behaviour applies to all locations - bus, historical sites, tourist attractions, dining hall, cabins, and water - and with all supervising adults.

• All participating students and their parents/guardians are required to sign the contract below. Please review together (student with parent/guardian) the specific rules and procedures for each aspect of the trip.

• EXPECTATIONS:• BUS:Stay in your seat, sitting down, unless in an emergencyDon’t stick any part of the body out of the bus windowDon’t

throw objectsFollow all instructions offered by the bus driverLine up properly - no pushing and shovingAlways check in with your class list checker before boarding the busThe following may be brought for entertainment on the bus trip: disc players, travel games, hand-held video games, appropriate books and magazines. Those must be used quietly. Those items will be collected for the duration of the Milford stay upon arrival and returned for the return bus trip. The responsibility for any and all of these items rests with the ownersStay in your seat, sitting down, unless in an emergency

• DINING Sit down in your work group’s assigned area and wait to be servedHALL:Use patience and respect when talking to student serversDisplay proper manners in word and actionsKeep table relatively neat making servers’ work easierRemain seated until your group is dismissedSit down in your work group’s assigned area and wait to be servedUse patience and respect when talking to student servers

• CABINSDo not leave the cabin porch before the morning whistle blowsNo visiting any other cabins. Cabins are for the use of the assigned group onlyRespect the lights out (10:00 p.m.)Take care of the cabin; turn off lights when not in use, close door gently etc.

• BEACH:Follow all rules of water safetyListen to the lifeguard at all timesNever go to the beach or a dock are unless with an adult

• SESSIONS:Try your hardest in all activities, play fair, be a good sportStay with your groupFollow the school's "Hands Off" ruleRemember backpacks must go to all sessions

• RESPECT FOR Respect your space, the space of others, and the shared spaces (i.e. share room and bathroom equally and in a tidy and safe manner)PERSONSUse respectful language - no name calling, put downsDo not "bug" othersBe welcoming and inclusive in your attitudes toward your cabin crewRespect the time requirements (i.e. lights out at 10:00 p.m.)Respect all Milford staff. They enjoy being treated well too!

Forms

CONTRACT

STUDENT:• I hereby agree to abide by all the rules and procedures, in spirit and in fact, that are outlined

in JWM/FT's Code of Student Behaviour and the Code of Conduct for the Milford House Trip • I understand that my following these rules will result in a safe, enjoyable experience for

myself and others at JWM/FT.• I understand that activity, group and cabin arrangements are ultimately determined by staff. • I understand that the school staff may determine that it is in the best interest of myself

and/or the other students to remove me from certain activities and/or may contact my parents for transportation from Milford House.

• Student Signature: Date: __________________PARENT:• I confirm that I have reviewed the rules and procedures referred to above with my child and

have emphasized their importance in ensuring a safe, enjoyable learning experience for all participants. I further confirm that I support the school and its staff in their role of ensuring a safe, enjoyable trip. I agree to arrange transportation home for my child should the school staff deem it necessary.

• Parent Signature: Date: __________________

Forms

Forms• Medical Form• ÉCOLE JOHN W. MACLEOD/FLEMING TOWER SCHOOL• GRADE 6 Milford House Trip, 2011• Name ____________________________________________ Age _______• N.S. Health Card Number ____________________________ Expiry Date _______• • CURRENT EMERGENCY INFORMATION:Home Telephone Number __________________Mother’s Name ___________________________ Mother’s Contact Number

______________ Father’s Name ___________________________ Father’s Contact Number ______________ Emergency Contact Name __________________ Contact’s Number____________________

• CURRENT MEDICAL INFORMATION: • 1. If your son/daughter wears or carries a medic alert bracelet, neck chain or card: Please specify what is written on it:

_________________________________________________ • First aid procedures in case of incident: __________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________

_________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ • 2. Date of last tetanus immunization:_________________________________• 3. If your son/daughter is allergic to any drugs, foods, and/or medication, please specify:

_____________________________________________________________________________________ First aid procedures in case of incident:______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

• 4. If your son/daughter takes any prescription drugs, please specify*: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Provide details:_________________________________________________________________________

• 5. What other medication(s) should the participant have access to during the field trip? Explain circumstances/dosage.*________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

• 6. Specify any other physical limitations your son/daughter has that may affect their full participation with activities. Provide pertinent details:_________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

• 7. Does your child have any special dietary needs? Please describe:• _____________________________________________________________________________________• _____________________________________________________________________________________• _____________________________________________________________________________________• I give school staff permission to authorize emergency medical/dental care for __________________________ (student) for the duration of this trip if

required.Signature ____________________________________________Name (please print) ____________________________________Date_________________________________________________

• * If staff will need to administer any medication to your child while at camp, you will need to send along the original container, along with clear instructions as to its use. This includes all over-the-counter medications, such as Tylenol etc.

• * All medications will be collected from the students and distributed as needed, by a supervisor.

Forms• Milford House Permission and Risk Awareness Form• Event: Milford House Trip• Date: June 15th,16th,17th, 2011• Times: Arrive at School: June 15th at 7:00 am• Return to School: June 18th between 2:30 and 3:30 pm• Place: Milford NS• Transportation: Bus• Supervising Teachers: Michaud, Little, Picca-Caracristi, Huczel• Behaviour Expectations: HRSB/JWMFT School Code and special expectations attached• Emergency Communication: To follow at a later date• Return Permission Sip By: Wednesday, May 19, 2010• Cost per Studet: $145.00• Special Comments:• 1…..Risk Awareness• Students will be participating in a wide variety of outdoor experiences (canoeing, swimming, hiking etc.) It is brought to your attention that although every reasonable caution and

anticipation for securing safety is in place, that these educational activities have elements of risk associated with student participation. Accidents may occur and cause injury while going to or participating in these activities. A few examples of the type of accident for which one is at risk of having while participating are;

• Injury while walking to and from the site of the activity (cuts, scrapes etc.)• Injury while being transported to or from the site by either approved vehicle or public transport.• Injury while at the site, in the course of usual activity participation.• These accidents result from the nature of the activity and can occur without any fault on either the part of the student or the School Board or its employees or agents or the facility where

the event is taking place. By choosing to participate in the activity, you are aware of the risk of an accident occurring. The chance of an accident occurring can be reduced by carefully following the instructions at all times while engaged in the activity. We would like to ensure that you are aware of the opportunities and associated risks and ask that you read the permission form carefully before signing an detaching the consent form below.

• 2……Label all belongings clearly• Pleas have your child return the signed form stating yes or no to the classroom teacher by the deadline date.• Permission/Risk Awareness form• “Yes”• I/We give permission for my/our child to attend and participate in the grade Six Excursion to Milford House. I/We understand the risks associated with the excursion and when it takes

place, where it will be, who will be supervising and transportation details.• Student’s Name: ________________________________ Class: __________________• Parent signature: ________________________________ Date: __________________• I/We are able to assist with: Baking Sweets Yes __________• • PLEASE RETURN ALL FORMs WITH PAYMENT ($ 145.00) TO THE CLASSROOM TEACHER BY Wednesday, May 19, 2011.• Please make cheques payable to John W. MacLeod School. And send all forms together in a sealed envelope. Thank you for your cooperation

Questions?