Outdoor Education Parent meeting
Medical Concerns
Parents of students who require medication of any type must bring the
medication in the original container to Susan Berlin, Health Room (301-8972264), by Friday November 21, 2014 (the Friday before Thanksgiving). All prescription
and over-the-counter (OTC) medications must be submitted with the MCPS medication form.
This form must be completed in its entirety by parents/guardians. Pharmacy labels must
correspond with physician's orders, and the safety seal on all OTC’s must remain intact.
Safety/Discipline
A primary consideration in executing a successful program in outdoor education is the safety of each child.
The entire staff is committed to this objective. It is the responsibility of each student to know the rules and
to follow them. Breaking a rule that jeopardizes the safety of any student will not be tolerated. There will
be no warnings or second chances when safety is involved. Students are expected to follow the rules and
regulations of NBMS and Skycroft while participating in this special program. In the case of a serious
infraction, parents will be called and required to come for their child immediately.
Weather Policy
Programs will run normally regardless of the weather, unless there is a two hour delay or if school is closed.
If inclement weather is forecast while students are in residence, the OEEP supervisor, transportation, and
the school administration will determine the safest course of action, which could include transporting
students home early to avoid a major weather event.
Delayed opening on the first day of the program: Students scheduled to attend Skycroft site will be
rescheduled.
School cancellation on the first day of the program: The experience will be rescheduled into available time
lots.
School cancellation on the last day of the program: Students will be transported from the sites as soon as
it is deemed safe to do so.
Delayed opening or cancellation on the second day of the program: Students and staff will normally
continue the program, although the OEEP supervisor, school administration and transportation office will
decide on the safest course of action.
A Note from Home
Kids need and love to get mail!!! The address at Skycroft is:
Student's Name
c/o Skycroft Conference Center
9621 Frostown Rd
Middletown, MD 21769
Please mail letters about one week before to allow ample time for delivery. On the bottom of the
envelope write NBMS and the student’s Session Number (1 or 2).
Dietary Concerns
Skycroft does offer Gluten Free and Vegetarian options. The dining facilities cannot accommodate all
dietary concerns; nor can they ensure that the food is allergen-free. Therefore, students with food allergies
or other special dietary concerns are encouraged to bring their own food. All sites have refrigerators and
microwaves for storing, cooking or reheating food. An adult should be responsible for helping the student
store and heat their food. Please list any dietary concerns or issues on permission slip.
Departure Day Logistics
Students must arrive at school between 8:30 am – 9:00 am on the morning they are scheduled to leave:
students may not bring their belongings and ride on school busses.
Students will drop off luggage behind the school near the tennis courts. There will be a line of boys’ luggage
and a line of girls’ luggage. Chaperones will be there to assist parents and students.
All students must wear long pants and comfortable walking shoes the day they leave for ODE and every day
of ODE. Please check the weather reports for Middletown, MD, and pack for the weather.
Bring a bag lunch in a paper or plastic bag for the first day only, labeled with student’s name. Only bring
what can be eaten at that meal; no glass containers, please. Food is not allowed in cabins.
Session 1 – Monday Dec. 1st
Session 2 – Wednesday Dec. 3rd
What to Bring
Students will be limited to one suitcase and one sleeping bag or bedroll. Bags/luggage must be labeled!
Sturdy footwear
Hat
Gloves or mittens (cold weather)
Jacket
Sweatshirts
Sweaters
Long pants or jeans
Pajamas
Shirts
Socks (lots!)
Underwear
Waterproof raincoat or poncho
Sheets and blanket or sleeping bag, pillow
Toiletry items
Bag lunch (no glass bottles)
What You Might Pack
Students will be limited to one suitcase and one sleeping bag or bedroll. Bags/luggage must be labeled!
Shorts for rec time
Binoculars
Disposable (recycling) camera
Compass
Flashlight
Lip balm, sunscreen
Insect repellant (non-aerosol)
Slippers
Shower cap
Flip-flops or sandals for shower use
Stationary and stamps
Pen or pencil
Watch
What Not to Pack
Students will be limited to one suitcase and one sleeping bag or bedroll. Bags/luggage must be labeled!
Electronic devices
Aerosol Sprays
Curling Irons
Firearms
Knives
Hair dryers
Glass bottles
Gum, candy, or food
Money
Matches
Return to NBMS
If your child is attending Session #1, we are scheduled to return to North Bethesda Middle
School Wednesday, 12/03, at approximately 1:15pm. Parents are to pick their child up
immediately thereafter, as students will not be permitted to remain at school.
If your child is attending Session #2, we are scheduled to return to North Bethesda Middle
School Friday, 12/05, at approximately 1:15pm. Parents are to pick their child up
immediately thereafter, as students will not be permitted to remain at school.
Important Dates
October 29, 2014 at 7:30 pm --------Parent Information Meeting
November 7, 2014 -------------------------- Forms/payment Due
November 13, 2014 at 6:00 pm ---------------Chaperone Meeting
November 21, 2014---------------------Medicine to Health Office
December 1st-3rd ----------------------------------------- Session 1
December 3rd-5th ----------------------------------------- Session 2