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Grade 8 Parent/Student Informational Letter

CALIRAYA - September 26-27, 2013

What is the purpose of this trip? The aim of the ISM Classroom Without Walls (CWW) program is to promote students personal growth and development while enhancing their life skills through an experiential program in accordance with ISMs School-wide student goals. We are committed to providing students with a challenging, enjoyable, safe and positive out-ofschool experience where they can learn more about themselves, others, and our host country, the Philippines. Key learning outcomes: To provide physical, intellectual, emotional and social challenges through a variety of activities. To provide a unique opportunity and setting for students and teachers to learn about one another and build a sense of community. To provide opportunities for students to apply what they learn in class to real-life situations. To provide an opportunity for students to interact and develop a relationship with the environment, traditions, and culture of the Philippines. Where are we going? We will be traveling to Caliraya, which is approximately 2 hours by car south of Manila. We will be staying for one night at the Caliraya Re-Creation Center. What are the details? Permission slips: Permission slips / medical forms are attached. Please complete the forms and return them to your Advisory teacher by Wednesday, September 18. Departure /Return Information: We will be leaving from school on Thursday morning, September 26th. Students are asked to be at the elementary school bus loading area at 6:45 a.m. sharp. We will return to school at approximately 2:00 p.m. on September 27th so that students may take their regular mode of transportation home. Supervisors: All grade 8 Advisers and additional staff (including security guards) will be in attendance, plus, Caliraya Recreation Center staff

Questions: Please direct any questions about this trip to Cory Willey (willeyc@ismanila.org), Giorde Pasamba (pasambag@ismanila.org) and Marc St. Laurent (stlaurentm@ismanila.org)

Contact Information: Attending teachers will be sending updates to the school periodically about how the trip is going. If you need to contact us, please call the Middle School office first during normal school hours at: 840-8550.

Directions to Caliraya: These directions are included in case of a family emergency only.

CALIRAYA RE-CREATION CENTER Brgy. Lewin, Lumban, Laguna

FROM MAKATI

Take South Expressway Take Calamba Exit At Calamba crossing, take a right Straight ahead using the highway towns of: Los Banos, Bay, Victoria, Sta. Cruz & Pagsanjan After passing Pagsanjan Archway, you will see a T road (at top is a Catholic Church) On this T, turn left to Lumban. Then you will pass a bridge. Approaching barangay hall, turn left going to Paete, (but you will see Caliraya sign) Just a few meters ahead you will see a Y road. On this Y, take right wing, a road going up hill. (You will see Caliraya sign) Straight ahead, you will see Caliraya Re-Creation Center Parking space Get down in this parking space, a guard (not in uniform) will assist you to cross the lake

CLASSROOM WITHOUT WALLS

Permission Slip TRIP/EVENT: Grade 8 Classroom Without Walls September 26-27, 2013 & February 10 to 14, 2014

Please return this permission slip, behavior contract and medical information to ______________________ (Advisory Teacher) no later than September 18, 2013

STUDENT INFORMATION:
block letters)

(Please print in

Students Name: ____________________ ___________________________ _______ / _______ First Last Male Female

__________________________________ Mother/Guardians name

__________________________________ Father/Guardians name

PARENT CONTACT INFORMATION:

______________________________________ Home number

________________________________________ Office number

______________________________________ Mobile number #1

________________________________________ Mobile number #2

Health Concerns
Please note any health concerns we should be aware of for your child. Include the name of any medication and treatment directions/dosage if required on this trip. Is your child on any medication that could make him/her sensitive to sun exposure? Does your child suffer from any allergies that may affect him/her on this trip?

Dietary Concerns
Does your child have any dietary restrictions (vegetarian, no pork, etc) Please circle. No Yes please describe any special requests for meals

Water Activities
There is a pool at the Recreation Center. Use of the pool is an optional activity, and there will be lifeguard trained staff present. My son/daughter is a competent swimmer (is able to swim at least 25 meters.) _____ Yes My child is allowed to swim in the pool. _______ Yes ______ No ______ No

Overnight Trip Behavioral Guidelines

1. Students leaving campus on a school-sponsored activity are expected to follow school rules and to represent the school by exhibiting the highest standards of behavior. 2. Students will abide by the set curfew. 3. Students are expected to support their chaperones responsibilities and to respect their authority. 4. Students are not permitted to explore the local environment without explicit information from the chaperone. 5. Males and Females are NOT allowed to mingle in each others rooms AT ANY TIME. (Students are allowed to meet together in supervised common areas). 6. Students must remain with the appropriate group unless directed otherwise. 7. Students are expected to remain in their rooms after lights out until wake up time the following morning. 8. Consequences for not abiding by the rules or behavioral expectations may range from warnings to loss of privileges, to short or long term suspensions. In extreme cases, students may be sent home at the discretion of the chaperone and at the expense of the parents. ISM reserves the right to take additional disciplinary action.

I give permission for my son/daughter to take part in the

CLASSROOM WITHOUT WALLS.

In case of emergency: I give permission for my child to receive medical treatment and for the

chaperones to make decisions regarding treatment. Parents will be informed as soon as possible of any medical concerns or issues.

Students Name: _______________________ ______________________ _______ / ________ First Last Male Female

______________________________________ Student Signature Parent/Guardians name

___________________________ Date

Parent/Guardians Signature