Island School Visit Grade 5 & 6
Friday, April 05, 2013
Grade 6 Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Below are some updates about Island School:
Ø All grade 6s will be going together on April 15 – 17, 2013.
Ø No food should be sent with your child.
Ø Students will report to the auditorium at 8:30 on Monday morning (with luggage and sleeping bags/blankets) and the bus will arrive approximately at 9 a.m. Anyone who misses the bus will unfortunately not be able to attend.
Ø If you indicated any medications for your child on the medical form, please make sure you send them with your child (including inhalers).
Ø Please check the weather channel for weather updates and make sure your child packs the appropriate clothes needed. Remember, we are on an island and wind may be present.
Ø When packing, please refer to the “What to pack list” sent home with the permission forms.
Ø Your child must be able to carry everything s/he brings. Everyone has her/his own items/bags to carry and will not be able to help students carry items.
Ø Please make sure no electronics or phones come to the Island. Digital Cameras, paper books, paper to draw/write, board games, etc are allowed.
Ø Please review the expectations of your child’s behaviour on the bus, ferry and at Island school.
Grade 5 Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Below are some updates about Island School:
Ø All grade 5s will be going together on April 17 – 19, 2013.
Ø All students need to bring a litter less lunch on Wednesday. No additional food is to be sent.
Ø Students will report to their class at regular time (with luggage and sleeping bags/blankets) and the bus will arrive approximately at 10 a.m.
Ø If you indicated any medications for your child on the medical form, please make sure you send them with your child (including inhalers).
Ø Please check the weather channel for weather updates and make sure your child packs the appropriate clothes needed. Remember, we are on an island and wind may be present.
Ø When packing, please refer to the “What to pack list” sent home with the permission forms.
Ø Your child must be able to carry everything s/he brings. Everyone has her/his own items/bags to carry and will not be able to help students carry items.
Ø Please make sure no electronics or phones come to the Island. Digital Cameras, paper books, paper to draw/write, board games, etc are allowed.
Ø Please review the expectations of your child’s behaviour on the bus, ferry and at Island school.
Thank you for your help to make this a wonderful trip for your child. If you have any further questions, please contact me through the office by April 11th.
Ms. R. Geridis
EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING CHECKLIST
General Clothing
r Pyjamas
r Slippers or indoor shoes
r Underwear (3)
r Socks (4 – 6)
r Long sleeved shirt
r Sweatshirt / sweater
r Warm jacket
r Long pants (2)
Winter Items
r Hat
r Warm, waterproof mittens
r Scarf
r Winter coat
r Snow pants
r Insulated winter boots
r Turtleneck sweater
r Sweater
r Long underwear (or spare pyjama bottoms or tights)
r Wool socks (2)
Spring and Fall Items
r Shorts
r Sun hat with brim
r T-shirts (2)
r Insect repellent (DEET-less than 10%, liquid or stick, not aerosol)
r Running shoes / hiking shoes
r Water bottle
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Bedding
r Sleeping bag or 2 sheets
r Pillow and pillow case
Toiletries
r Prescription Medication needed for during the trip (+ 1 day extra for emergencies)
r Toothbrush and toothpaste
r Soap
r Shampoo
r Towel and washcloth
r Deodorant / anti-perspirant
r Hairbrush / comb
r Sunscreen and lip balm
Optional
r Camera and film
r Books / magazines
r Watch
r Sunglasses
r Playing cards
r Board games
r Bag for dirty laundry
r Moisturizing cream
r Ear plugs for light sleepers
r Water bottle
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The Science School has a supply of rain ponchos and rain boots or winter boots for those who need to borrow them.
DO NOT BRING:
Ø Snacks, gum, candy, drinks
Ø Radio, tape, CD or MP3 player, electronic games, cell phones
Ø Money, valuables, knives, matches
Ø Perfume, cologne
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To learn more about our school and program, visit our website at:
http://toes.tdsb.on.ca/residential/island/
