Middle School
Friends Select School

May 16, 2018

Dear Parents of 6th graders,

We have had wonderfully successful 7th and 8th grade culminating trips to New York City and New Mexico. Now it is your turn. The 6th graders are scheduled to visit Cape May on June 4th and 5th. Teacher Christa has a great itinerary planned that has 6th graders leaving the school at 8:00 a.m. on June 4 and returning to Friends Select the next day at 4:00 p.m.

On their trip to Cape May, students will visit the Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor, Cape May Point State Park, the Cape May Lighthouse, and Sunset Beach. Students will stay at Holiday House in the heart of Cape May at 644 Hughes Street (609-884-3074). Joining Tr. Christa and the students will be Trs. Maureen, Peter and Fred B.

Students need to bring the following items:
  • Medications if needed. (All meds must be noted on the health form and need to be given to the advisor prior to trip -labeled with name, dosage, and time to be taken)
  • Sunscreen
  • Toiletries and a towel
Clothing:
  • Sneakers (need to be worn during activities)
  • Flip-flops
  • 2 changes of clothes (one for the evening and one for the next day)
  • Sweatshirt, sweatpants, rain gear (windbreaker)
  • Pajamas
For your studies:
  • Journal, pen and pencil
  • Camera if available
For the beach/evening activities:
  • Towel for the beach/blanket
  • Toys (Ball, Frisbee)
  • Cards
  • Book to read
Food: All food needs to be packed neatly in backpack.
  • Snacks for both days (food items that don't spoil; e.g. granola bars)
  • Lunch for the first day including a beverage
  • A water bottle that can be refilled
Students are NOT allowed to bring cell phones or other Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Tr. Christa's cell phone number is 215-694-0254. Feel free to use it in case of emergency; you will be able to contact your child. For those students who get extremely homesick, the cell phone will be available at night for them to call home.

The cost of this trip is covered by the school. Families are asked to cover the cost of food. Students will eat a home-packed lunch on the first day, dinner at Holiday House, breakfast at Holiday House, and a pre-ordered hoagie. The cost to families for pre-paid food is $45.

Please return a check (made out to Friends Select) or cash AND the attached health form to Tr. Des by Wednesday, May 23.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me (x123) or e-mail at [email protected]

Thank you,

Peter Cline
Director of Middle School



Trip Health Form 2018

Student Name  _______________________________________  Grade __________

Address ______________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Phone Number: (home) ____________ (work) __________________

Parent/Guardian Phone Number: (home) ____________(work)  __________________

Emergency:Name ________________________   Relationship ___________________
   
Telephone ____________________
                           
Family Doctor:    Name ________________________   
Telephone ____________________

Insurance Name________________   Insurance#____________________
                           
1.  Important illness(es), disabilities, or activity restrictions of which we should be aware:
________________________________________________________________________

2.  Is your child allergic to plants, insect bites, poison ivy, etc. (be specific)?
________________________________________________________________________
3.  Is your child allergic to drugs or food (be specific)?
________________________________________________________________________
4.  Is your child permitted to have Tylenol ______  Ibuprofen ______ Benadryl ______ ?
5.  Is your child bringing any medications on the trip?  (Medication must come from home, not nurse.) ________________________________________________________________________
6.  What are the instructions for taking the medications?
________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________
I give permission to the supervising faculty to secure treatment for my child in the event of illness or injury.  If I cannot be reached, I give permission to the physician selected by the faculty to order treatment if necessary.
Parent Signature __________________________________________________________
Date ________________


Chris Kottcamp
MS Office
215.561.5900, ext. 162
Friends Select School
17th & Benjamin Franklin Parkway / Philadelphia, PA 19103-1284 / 215.561.5900 phone / 215.864.2979 fax