Permission Slip for Project Oceanology Field Trip

June 12 & 13 2014

May 27, 2014

Dear 6th Grade Students and Parents/Guardians:

The sixth grade is heading to Project Oceanology at Avery Point in Groton for an overnight field trip. Your son/daughter’s group will leave Pomfret Community School (PCS) around 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 12th. The students will return to PCS the next day, Friday, June 13th at about 12:30 pm. There is a $25 cost for the overnight. Make checks payable to PCS. The field trip includes dinner and breakfast. Students will have lunch at 12:30 when they return to PCS on Friday. Please read through the material in this packet and if you have any questions please feel free to contact us, the Sixth Grade team.

Included in this packet:

1)  Permission slip signed and returned by Wednesday, June 4.

2)  Rules and expectations for the field trip.

3)  Packing List

4)  Medical Permission Slip signed and returned by Wednesday, June 4.

Thank you,

Melissa Fenner Eva Hulme Lori Patrylak Tim Hotchkiss

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Permission Slip For Project Oceanology

My child, ______, has permission to go on the overnight field trip on June 12th and 13th to Project Oceanology at Avery Point, Groton, CT. I have reviewed the rules and expectations with my child.

Parent/Guardian’s Signature:______

Please Sign & Return By Monday, June 4, 2014

MEDICAL PERMISSION FORM

PROJECT OCEANOLOGY

JUNE 12 & 13

Student Name:______

In case of emergency notify:______

Phone (Day) ______(Evening)______(Cell)______

Allergies/Health Conditions: (check all that apply)

____Hay fever _____Asthma _____Insect bites

____Drug Allergies (specify)______

____Food Allergies (specify)______

List any other medical problems:

List any restrictions of your child’s diet or activities:______

Daily Medications to be taken on the trip:

1)  Medication: ______Time______2) Medication: ______Time______

Please remember that-ALL medication(s) must be dropped off by parents to the school nurse Mrs. Lupien NO LATER THAN Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Medications need to be labeled and in their original container. *Only include the amount for one over night.

ALL medication MUST be held and dispensed by school staff.

I give permission for school personnel to administer prescription medications sent on the 6th Grade trip to Project Oceanology. I give permission for administration of non-prescription medication for headaches and minor medical problems during the trip.

Preferred medication: Tylenol ______other (specify)______

*If your child tends to get motion sickness*

I give permission for the administration of Dramamine if needed for motion sickness: Yes_____ No______

I give Pomfret Community School Staff permission to seek emergency medical/surgical treatment deemed necessary for my son/daughter’s well being during the 6th Grade trip to Project Oceanology, UCONN at Avery Point, Groton, CT, June 12 & 13, 2014. The chaperones will attempt to notify me at the above numbers in case of emergency.

Parent/Guardian Signature:______Date:______

Packing List for Project O Trip

Clothes:

2 or 3 extra pairs of clothes (clothes that can get dirty)

water shoes or sneakers that can get wet

3 pairs of socks

o  raincoat or poncho

o  jacket

o  sweater or a sweatshirt

o  pajamas

o  slippers or flip-flops

o  hat

o  sleeping bag and pillow

Toiletries:

o  towel

o  washcloth

o  toothbrush and tooth paste

o  soap

o  shampoo

o  brush/comb

o  deodorant

Misc:

o  book to read

o  writer’s notebook

o  camera and waterproof bag (digital cameras are okay)

o  sun block

o  sunglasses

o  money for the gift shop

o  reusable water bottle

o  binoculars

o  flashlight

No electronics or cell phones.

Rules Regarding Behavior Project O Field Trip

This is a school-sponsored field trip. Students are expected to maintain a high standard of behavior at all times. Students need to remember that they are representing Pomfret Community School. School rules and policies will apply to all situations. Students who seriously misbehave will have to be sent home. Parents of any student(s) who demonstrate serious misbehavior will be contacted and ask to pickup their child at Project Oceanology.

Electronics and Cell Phones

Students may bring cameras only. Cell phones and electronic games are not allowed on this trip. If parents need to contact their child:

1)  Project Oceanology: (860) 445-9007 (toll free) (800) 364-8427

2)  Mr. Hotchkiss’ cell: (860) 861-2415

3)  Mrs. Fenner’s cell: (860) 716-7181

4)  Ms. Hulme’s cell: (860) 428-8443

5)  Mrs. Patrylak cell: (860) 208-5774

Project Oceanology Rules of the Hostel

1)  Do Not Lock dorm bed room doors at any time. The Project Oceanology building will be locked.

2)  Quiet hours are from 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 am. During this time, students will remain in their appointed sleeping rooms with lights out.

3)  Free time for socializing will take place in the downstairs cafeteria only.

4)  There is no admittance to labs and classrooms unless accompanied by a chaperone or Project Oceanology staff member.

5)  Food and Drinks are not allowed in the dorm rooms.

6)  Do not leave Project Oceanology building unless accompanied by a chaperone or Project Oceanology staff member. NO ONE is to leave the building after lights out.

7)  Possession and/or use of alcohol, cigarettes, non-prescription drugs or other controlled substance will not be tolerated and result in immediate dismissal.

8)  Student(s) are responsible for property or destruction.

9)  Students are responsible for maintaining cleanliness of rooms, restrooms and common rooms during their stay.

10) Prior to departure a Project Oceanology staff member will check all rooms for cleanliness.

11) Students will treat each other, chaperones and Project Oceanology staff with respect.

12) Students will conduct themselves in a manner ensuring the safety of himself/herself and everyone involved with the program.