1. Lorado Taft Isaac Fox Fifth Grade 2019 Travel Dates: March 11-13

2. Taft Philosophy The Taft Outdoor Education Experience will…
Extend and enrich District 95 curriculum concepts learned in the traditional classroom setting
Enhance the potential for self-realization through the development of the individual
Encourage civic responsibility through our understanding of our ecological role in the environment

3. Taft Classes

4. Typical Day at Taft 7:00 Wake Up
7:30 Hoppers report to the dining hall
8:00 Breakfast
9:00-12:00 Educational Activities
12:00 Hoppers report to the dining hall/others journal
12:30 Lunch
1:30-5:00 Educational Activities
5:00 Hoppers report to the dining hall/others journal
5:30 Dinner
6:30-9:00 Evening Activities
9:00 Snack
9:30-10:00 Lights Out

6. Make sure everything is clearly labeled with your child’s name!!
Suggested Clothing
A Daily Change of…
Long pants→ No capris or no shorts for outdoor wear
Shirts
Underwear
Socks
A pair of comfortable shoes and a pair of outdoor boots
Warm jacket
Snow pants
Gloves and hat
Raincoat or waterproof poncho
Check the weather!
Sleepwear
Sweater or Sweatshirt
Extra socks
Shower shoes
Optional swimsuit for showering
Make sure everything is clearly labeled with your child’s name!!

7. Personal Items Sleeping bag Pillowcase Pillow (optional)
Towel and washcloth
Soap in a soapbox
Shampoo
Deodorant
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Comb or Brush

8. Other Supplies Pencils (at least 4) Personal book for quiet times
Small water bottle
Backpack
Watch
Camera (optional)
Color pencils and small sketchbook (optional)
Garbage bag for wet items
$2.00 for postcards (optional)

9. DO NOT BRING... MOBILE PHONES Smart Watches Handheld games or devices
Any electronics
NO gum or extra food is allowed!

10. Student Expectations
We expect that every student will cooperate with all staff members and students in a positive way. This means that they will follow all rules, and that they will respect the rights, feelings, and privacy of others. Each child is responsible for their own behavior and for the consequences of the behaviors they choose to exhibit at Taft.

12. Parent Responsibility
Parents are responsible for providing transportation home from Lorado Taft in the event of illness or if a child’s behavior warrants that consequences
In the information packet, there is a behavior agreement that needs to be signed by both a parent and a student

13. Health Information

14. Monday, March 11, 2019- Departure
Drop your child off at 8:15am
Wednesday, March 13, Return
Parents should pick up students at 2:00pm
If your child is being picked up by another parent, you must turn in a note prior to March 8.
Students may not ride the bus on either day due to their luggage.

15. All Forms and Money are due to your child’s teacher no later than
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1

16. Questions