GREAT VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
SEVENTH GRADE CAPE HENLOPEN OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM
MAY 13– MAY 17, 2013
Outdoor education has been an important part of our school program, providing constructive, successful
learning experiences, promoting student leadership, and improving student attitudes towards school and
learning.
Seeing the success and positive nature of these programs, Great Valley Middle School has developed an
outdoor education program designed specially for our seventh graders. Our program is celebrating its 36th
trip.
The general objectives of the program are as follows:
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To construct an atmosphere where classroom skills can be applied to actual learning situations outside
the formal classroom setting.
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To expand the educational opportunities provided by the school.
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To enrich the experiences of students and faculty.
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To show, through examples, how learning occurs everywhere.
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To encourage cooperative interaction between the students and teachers as they learn together.
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To give students first-hand knowledge of the environment and ecological awareness.
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Provide a team building experience for students and teachers.
This list of objectives indicates the endless possibilities for increasing a child’s appreciation of learning and
his personal maturity as an individual. The outdoor education program demands that students handle
complex learning situations. To do this, the students must rely on familiar skills to acquire new knowledge.
Through team oriented activities prior to camp, students realize the interdisciplinary nature of knowledge.
We are again planning to have our program at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Delaware. The park
provides an outstanding location for our activities and plans.
Dates for each team:
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TEAM 7A AND PART OF TEAM 7C- MONDAY, MAY 13, TO WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013
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TEAM 7B AND PART OF TEAM 7C - WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, TO FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013
Scheduled activities will include some of the following:
Beachcombing
Creature Feature
Orienteering
Geography of the Cape (Tower)
Fort Miles
Movie / Dance
Seashore Study
Team Building
All of the activities noted above have been placed on a master schedule providing each youngster with a full
day (7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.) of active learning. Camping at the park will be barracks, approximately twelve
students and one teacher per barrack. Meals will be cooked and served by Great Valley staff. Park rangers
are available when needed.
The cost of the program will be $125.00 per student. Lodging, meals, use of facilities, and transportation is
included. Students are required to have school or home insurance. No student will be denied the
opportunity to attend this program. If you have any difficulty meeting these payments, please call (610-6446440) to speak to one of the following staff members:
Mrs. Illig
Mr. Cinciripino
Ms. Beyer
Mrs. Mack
Counselor
7A
7B
7C
Payments may be made in two ways:
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Wednesday, February 27
Payment in full $125.00
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Wednesday, February 27
$65
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Wednesday, April 3
$60
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE
TO
“GREAT VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL”
Please note
All Medication given at Henlopen will need a signed physicians authorization form. This new
form is enclosed.
GREAT VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
SEVENTH GRADE CAPE HENLOPEN OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM
MAY 13- MAY 17, 2013
MEDICAL FORM
In order to give your child the best possible care while on the Henlopen trip, we will need the
information listed below.
Please list any conditions that should be known by the adults accompanying students on this trip so that it
will be available in case of accident or illness:
 Date of last tetanus booster: _________________
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Allergies and/or asthma:
________________________
Significant medical concerns:
______________________________________
I give permission for my child to take:
Acetaminophen (generic Tylenol) yes_______ no ______
Ibuprofen (generic Advil)
yes_______ no ______
Benadryl (emergency only)
yes _______ no ______
____________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
IF YOUR CHILD HAS BEEN PRESCRIBED MEDICATION, IT MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND
SENT TO THE SCHOOL NURSE AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE THE TRIP.
In case of serious illness or injury you will be notified as soon as possible. However, in order to speed care,
may we have the following permission and information:
TO SCHOOL AUTHORITIES:
I hereby give permission for ___________________________________________________ to be taken to
the hospital or a local physician for emergency treatment and the injection or administrating of drugs in
conjunction with such emergency treatment.
________________________________________________________
Signature of parent/guardian
Date: ____________
Home phone number:
_____________________
Mother’s work number___________________
Father’s work number:
_____________________
Office phone number ___________________
Family Physician
_____________________
Person to contact other that parent________________________________________________
Work phone number of alternate contact__________________________________________
Home phone number of alternate contact__________________________________________
Medical Insurance: Please list the company, policy number, group number, ID number
_________________________________________________________________________________________
COMPLETE PERMISSION FORM ON THE REVERSE SIDE. THANK YOU
Great Valley Middle School Field Trip Permission Form
Dear Parent/Guardian:
With your permission we would like to have your child join us on a field trip and participate in an
experience that will extend their learning beyond what is typically offered during a school day.
Below you will find information that will outline the specifics of the trip. We encourage you to contact the
sponsoring teacher or the main office if you have any questions.
Similar to a normal school day, our Code of Conduct and Dress Code will apply for all participating students. In
addition, any medication(s) normally distributed by our nurse during the school day will be distributed to your
child after returning from the field trip. If your child needs to carry an inhaler or Epi pen contact Karol Scheibe so
that arrangements can be made. Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Scheibe if you have any medical questions at
(610)644-6442 ext. 2008.
Field Trip Location: Cape Henlopen
Educational goal of the trip: Outdoor Education Program.
Date of trip: 5/13/2013 or 5/15/2013
Cost: $125
Time of departure: 8:30 AM Monday May 13 and Wednesday May 15
Approximate time of return: 1:30 PM Wednesday May 15 and Friday May 17
Your child will need to bring: See Packing list for camp and lunch for Monday/Wednesday
Sponsoring Teacher: Cinciripino and staff
Email: lcinciripino@gvsd.org
Please make all checks payable to Great Valley Middle School. If there is a financial hardship preventing
payment, please contact your child’s guidance counselor in writing so that arrangements can be made to assist.
Field trip money should be returned to the main office with the completed information below no later than
See payment plan on the permission form.
Respectfully,
Edward B. Souders, Ed.D.
Principal
Great Valley Middle School Field Trip Parent Permission Form
My child has permission to accompany his/her class on a field trip on the date and to the location listed. I
understand that transportation will be provided. I also understand that the GVMS Code of Conduct and Dress
Code apply to this trip.
Student:
(please print) Grade & Team: _______
Field Trip Location: Cape Henlopen State Park.
Date of trip: (HIGHLIGHT YOUR CHILD’S TRIP
DATE BELOW)
7A- MONDAY MAY 13- WEDNESDAY MAY 15
7B WEDENSDAY MAY 15 – MAY 17
PART OF 7C- MONDAY MAY 13-15
PART OF 7C WEDNESDAY MAY 15- MAY 17
Parent/Guardian’s name:
(please print)
Parent/Guardian’s signature:
Emergency Contact Phone
#____________________
Field trip money should be returned to the main office with this completed section no later than SEE
DATES ABOVE.