Dear Middle School Families,

On Monday, April 24, the Community Action Leaders (CALs) are going on a field trip to the Food Project .  The goal of this trip is to understand the food system, how it relates to social justice issues, and how students can play an important role in this non-profit work. CALs will help with tasks such as preparing garden beds, planting, weeding, and cleaning up the land. We expect to work hard and get our hands and clothes dirty by the end of the morning!

The Food Project will supply all tools necessary to work in the field. CALs should bring a water bottle, wear sunscreen, and rain gear (if necessary). They must wear closed-toe shoes and clothing that can get dirty. Long pants and shirts are recommended for farm work. Students should be prepared for warm, cold, or wet weather, and bring extra layers and rain gear.

Ms. Wildes and Ms. Skinner will meet students at 8:45 a.m. in the Dining Hall and will leave by 9 a.m . Note: This is a Monday, your child needs to be on campus by 8:45 a.m. for this trip. Students will be provided with a bag lunch; I will be communicating with students to make sure their dietary needs are met. Please let me know if you have any dietary concerns you'd like to communicate with me about directly. Upon return around 2 p.m., students will attend afternoon activities as usual. 

Below you will find an important note from the school nurse Kathy Harris about field trip medical information.

Beaver field trips do not involve any shopping. Your child does not need to bring any money on this trip. We expect this to be both an educational and fun class outing and, of course, we expect everyone to be on their best behavior.

 

If you have any questions, please contact me.

Ann Bevan Hollos

Associate Director of Middle School

Field Trip Medical Information

Please make sure to bring your EpiPen, inhalers, diabetic supplies, and pancreatic enzymes with you on the field trip if you require any of these medications. These medications must be with the student at all times. Medications are not supplied by the health office for field trips.

Any non-emergency medications (anything other than the medications listed above) need to be checked by the school nurse at least 3 days in advance of the field trip. A  field trip medication form must accompany the medication and be brought to the school nurse. Please contact the school nurse at  kharris@bcdschool.org or  617-738-2739 if you have any questions.