Welcome to the 5th Grade Campfire Chat

Hello from the 5th Grade Team Mrs. Briggs,, Mrs. Bass, Miss Pitcock, Miss Vickrey, and Mr. Potts

What do I need to know? Camp will be Sept. 13-15, 2017. The cost is $200 Cost covers camp registration/ activities, 7 meals, lodging, and transportation. Child to adult ratio will be no greater than 6:1, unless there are a shortage of chaperones. During classes, there will be up to 25 students per class, 2-4 chaperones, and a camp leader. The Marion teachers will be going from class to class. Fifth grade Science TEKS will be covered in all classes.

Sky Ranch Camp Layout http://skyranchschools.com/Facilities/CampMap/New_Facilities_and_Map.pdf Directions to camp http://skyranch.org/sites/default/files/SkyRanchVanMap.pdf

What will we learn? http://skyranchschools.com/home/outdoor-education/classes/ http://skyranchschools.com/home/outdoor-education/activities/

A Typical Day Breakfast at 8:00 Class 9:00-11:30 Lunch 11:30-12:30 Recreation Time 3:00-5:00 Dinner 5:00-6:00 Evening Activity 6:00-8:00 Lights out by 10:00

Who gets to chaperone? Any parents or grandparents who are interested in chaperoning need to return the chaperone form by May 2nd , 2017. Cost per chaperone will be $180. We will need about 10 moms and 10 dads to chaperone. Background checks must be cleared by the first week of school, so you should complete them online between July 1- August 7. Chaperones without cleared background checks will be replaced. We will have two to four chaperones per cabin. Chaperones are chosen by a random draw. If we have more chaperones than needed, we will ask the next two drawn to be on stand-by.

Chaperones Continued Chaperones will be with their group of approximately 6 students the entire camp. (classes, meals, activities, rec time, etc.) You will be with your child, but will be responsible for your entire group. Parents of opposite gender students (for example the mother of a 5th grade boy) will be grouped with students of the same gender, but will be paired with their child’s group during class times.

How can I pay? We will accept exact cash, check (with Driver’s license #), or on-line payments. There are three payment options: One payment of $200 Two payments of $100 Four payments of $50 All Payment options are available online which is our preferred method.

On-line Payments On-line payments can be made starting Tuesday, April 4th, 2017. https://www.mypaynetapps.com/login.php There will be a processing fee added to on-line payments.

Camp Cost Break Down Camp Total for everything= $236 Camp registration/ activities- $182 This includes all classes, meals, and lodging. Transportation- $18 Total- $200 Additional Optional Fees - $6 zipline fee (money will be paid at the time of event) $30 spending money Camp Total for everything= $236

Scholarships We understand that situations may arise which make it difficult for your family to pay for the camp costs. PTA Scholarship applications will be sent out to those that request this option. Scholarship applications must be approved by Mrs. Cherry and then will be submitted to the PTA.

For more information Check out the camp website www.skyranch.org Contact a fifth grade teacher Visit the Fifth Grade website for additional forms and information.