Outdoor Education in Montgomery County “Nothing is real until it is experienced.” Ms. Gretchen Winch Outdoor Education Coordinator G
Vision To provide opportunities for all students in Montgomery County to engage in authentic learning outside of the four walls of the classroom. G
Overview 1. The “What, When, Where” of Outdoor Education 2. How Outdoor Ed supports MCPS curricular goals 3. Opportunities within the OE program 4. Packing list for students 5. Outdoor Education forms and costs 6. Drop-Off, Pick-Up, and other logistics 7. Lathrop E. Smith Center amenities G
When will my child attend? Session 1 - February 24-26, 2020 Session 2 - February 26-28, 2020 Session 3 - March 2-4, 2020 G
Students in Session 1 Session 1 - February 24-26, 2020 Students in these Homeroom classes: - Dunlap - Richardson - Johnson - Sosa - McMahon - Williams G
Students in Session 2 Session 2 - February 26-28, 2020 Students in these Homeroom classes: - Arias-Hoskins - Reaves - Hernandez - Umetsu - Mannix - Winch - Murphy G
Students in Session 3 Session 3 - March 2-4, 2020 Students in these Homeroom classes: - Castellanos - Morey - Leby - Nassar - Linker - Wambach G
Where does Outdoor Ed take place? Lathrop E. Smith Center 5110 Meadowside Ln, Rockville, MD 20855 G
M When you hear Outdoor Education, what do you think of? • The word “camp” • Campfires, games, etc. • Sharing meals, doing crafts, etc. • Kids having fun • Recreational activities J
M These are part of the Outdoor Ed experience, but are not the major focus of OE J
M Outdoor Education is... Using the outdoors as a natural classroom to provide students with authentic learning opportunities and applications of classroom skills. G
Major Program Goals G
M Outdoor Education Goals: To enhance students’ educational programs by: - applying classroom skills to real-life situations - giving direct opportunities for scientific processes - develop social-emotional bonds through shared experiences G
Instructional Activities These are the areas of study students will participate in at Outdoor Education. G
O Watershed / Stream Study Students will . . . • Explore humans’ place in the local watershed • Discuss how we can affect stream health • Collect & analyze data to determine stream health G
M Predator - Prey Simulation Students will . . . • Simulate a food web through a competitive outdoor game • Collect & analyze data about predator/prey relationships G
O Treasure Earth Students will . . . • Use GPS units to search for water • Use testing equipment to study the water availability. G
M Confidence Course Students will . . . • Work collaboratively to overcome confidence course challenges • Practice working together and completing challenges safely G
Night Time Activities ● Campfire ● Night Hike ● Recreation Time ● Journal Writing ● Arts and crafts ● Planetarium G
Night Time at Outdoor Education • We recognize that you or your student may have concerns regarding the overnight stay at the Smith Center. • Students stay in bunkhouses that are chaperoned by SSIMS staff and parent volunteers • We will work with your child to provide support and alleviate instances of homesickness O G
Outdoor Education Preparation G/J
What to Pack • Socks (lots!) • Sturdy footwear • Hat • Underwear • Sweatshirts Be prepared for ALL weather! • Waterproof raincoat or • Sweaters poncho • Long pants or jeans • Sheets and blanket OR • Pajamas sleeping bag, pillow • Shirts • Toiletry items • Bag lunch (no glass bottles) M G/J
Packing List - LABEL EVERYTHING with first and last name! • Boots/sturdy • Raincoat/poncho shoes • Sheets/blanket OR • 3-4 pairs of pants sleeping bag • 3-4 long sleeved • Pillow shirts • Plastic bag for • Pajamas dirty/wet clothes • 4-6 pairs of • Toiletries M socks/underwear • Reusable water • Jacket bottle J
What NOT to Pack • Cell Phones • Hair dryers • Electronic devices • Matches • Aerosol Sprays • Money • Curling Irons • Glass bottles • Firearms • Gum, candy, or food • Knives M J
These forms must be completed by everyone Permission (345-7) OE Part 2 J
You may need these forms if... ...your student takes medication. … is at risk for anaphylaxis. Risk of Medication (525- Anaphylaxis (525- 13) 14) J
Please note: ● MCPS requires that parents fill out a separate medication form for every medication Medication (525- 13) ● For example, a student with three medications would need three forms J
Other health related items ● Medications, including Epi-pens, must be delivered to school by an adult before departure. ● Forms and medications must be dropped off together J
Logistics for Submitting Forms ● Please turn in ONLY the forms, NOT the whole packet! ● Submit forms to Ms. Winch, Ms. Van Tassell, or Ms. Murphy in the main lobby before school ● Deadline for all forms: Friday, February 14th, 2020 J
Cost? $83.00 ● Payable by personal check, money order, or cash ● Payment schedules offered ● Scholarships available based on need J
Drop-Off Logistics ● Please bring students to school OR arrange for them to get a ride with a friend ○ Drop students off at school between 8:15 and 9:15 AM ○ They MAY NOT bring luggage on MCPS school buses ○ Students should bring a bagged, non- perishable lunch for the first day J
Pick-Up Logistics ● Students will arrive back at SSIMS around 1:00 PM ○ Students MAY NOT bring luggage home on MCPS school buses ○ Please pick up your student or arrange for them to get a ride with a friend ○ We need prior permission to send students home with anyone other than a legal parent or guardian J
Interested in Chaperoning? ● Consider becoming a parent chaperone! If you are interested: ○ Please fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/PsDxeQWHVHxgRBxR8 ○ MCPS requires adult chaperones to receive training and be fingerprinted/ background checked ○ Email Ms. Winch with questions (Gretchen_M_Winch@mcpsmd.org) J
Inclement Weather ● MCPS plans for inclement weather: ○ If school is cancelled on first day of the program, OE will be rescheduled ○ If there is a delayed opening on the first day of OE, we will go to the Smith Center two hours later than normal J
Inclement Weather ● MCPS plans for inclement weather: ○ If inclement weather is forecast during the OE program, the OEEP supervisor and school administration will work to determine the safest course of action ○ If school is cancelled on the last day of the program, students will go back to SSIMS as soon as it is safe J
Outdoor Ed Website bit.ly/outdoored2019 J
Lathrop E. Smith Center 5110 Meadowside Ln, Rockville, MD 20855 J
CABINS J
Dining Hall at Smith Center M J
Bathrooms J
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Questions? Please reach out to: Ms. Gretchen Winch, Outdoor Ed Coordinator -- Gretchen_M_Winch@mcpsmd.org OR Mr. Jon D’Souza, 6th Grade Administrator -- Jonathan_M_D’Souza@mcpsmd.org SSIMS Main Office: 240-740-2750
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