SKY RANCHParent Information Meeting

DEPARTURE Students should arrive at school by 7:30AM. 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. 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. Roommate requests are accommodated as much as possible.

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.

SCHEDULETIME DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 37:00-9:00 Wake up

BreakfastWake upBreakfast

9:00-12:00 Arrive at Sky Ranch

Class 2 Class 4

12:00-12:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch1:00-4:00 Class 1 Class 3 Depart for

MIS4:15-6:15 Rec Time Rec Time6:15-6:45 Dinner Dinner6:45-9:00 Clue/Games Campfire9:00-10:00 Ready for bed

Lights outReady for bedLights 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 Limnology- aquatic study of freshwater Challenges- Team building activities

involving communication, trust and cooperation

Orienteering- Teams practice orienteering skills by learning Geomatics and using GPS

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 Learning groups are led by experienced

counselors. Teachers and parent chaperones will be

accompanying the students.

CHAPERONES We need approximately 6 moms and 6 dads per team

depending on class sizes. More is better! Chaperones can sign up tonight or with advisory teachers

By Friday for Chiefs, Patriots, and Team Genius By October 7th for Olympians, Superstars, and Titans

Chaperones that need to attend due to medical necessity must be included on sign-up form.

Chaperones are required to attend an additional chaperone meeting. Meeting times and location to be announced.

Responsibilities include supervision in classes, cabins, mealtimes, and bed time.

Must have ALREADY completed criminal history background check.

Cost approximately $100 depending on numbers

COST AND FORMS Payment $195 per child (if not already paid

online) Checks should be made out to MIS and returned

to student’s advisory teacher. District Health History Form Sky Ranch Participant Agreement Medication Form (only if needed-available online) Form and payment due dates:

Chiefs and Patriots: September 12 Team Genius: September 16 Olympians, Superstars, Titans: October 3

Due to time constraints, no late payment will be accepted

MEDICATION Authorized HPISD 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 Detailed packing lists will be sent home. Some items include:

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)

Please label EVERYTHING

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 Teachers will post information about our

adventures on @SkyRanchMIS2013. Instructions will be sent home to create

accounts. Tweets will be protected, so only

approved followers can see images and tweets.

If your name is different than your child’s, send us a message with your twitter name so that we can identify you.

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, so please check periodically.

Students may be picked up from school after being signed out with advisory teacher.

We must have written notice if your child is going home with another adult.

Pick-up location will also be on Stinson Field near Key street.