Please dress your child in a lightweight sweat suit or cooler comfortable clothing.  We will sleep in these clothes so your child will not need pajamas. They should wear gym shoes or other comfortable shoes.

Also bring:

a jacket (we will be taking outside walks at night)

rain gear (raincoat and umbrella) if rain is predicted since we will still go outside in the rain

a healthy, non-sugary snack and/or non-caffeinated canned or box drink

a sleeping bag or roll (we will sleep in a heated/air-conditioned, carpeted room in the Education Building)

a pillow

toothbrush and toothpaste

optional:  a small beanie baby or other small stuffed animal; inexpensive camera

Is there anything else I need to know?

• Breakfast will be provided at the zoo Friday morning.

• If your child needs medicine during the trip, please give the medicine and written instructions to the teacher (not your child) before we leave on the trip.

• In case of an emergency during the trip, campers can be reached through Security at (404) 624-5670.

DeSoto Caverns

Second grade spring overnight field trip

      Let's begin packing!  We're excited to announce our plans for the second grade overnight trip to DeSoto Caverns in Childersburg, Alabama (about 125 miles from Atlanta).  We will be departing in a chartered bus from the school's lower lot. We will be stopping to tour the Anniston Museum of Natural History's nature exhibit on the way to DeSoto Caverns.
     After touring the Anniston Museum, the students will participate in the "Gold Medallion Overnight" which includes the use of the Caverns' recreational facilities, gemstone painting, bows and arrows, maze, fossil find, wiener roast, hay ride, a two hour tour of the Caverns, and breakfast.
     The children have an opportunity to shop in the cavern gift shop. Please limit spending money to $10.00.
     Students are to arrive at school dressed in Heiskell sweatshirt and sweat pants, wearing their white shorts and Heiskell T-shirts underneath. All items, worn or packed, are to be labeled clearly.
     Please help your child pack the following items:

• sack lunch for picnic 

• pillow

• jacket

• sleeping bag

• flashlight

• towel

• soap

• toothbrush

• toothpaste

• plastic tarp or raft

• change of underwear

     When packing, please remember that electronic games, toys, and walkmen are not permitted on school trips.  If your child must have medication, please give the medication and written instructions to the teacher, not to your child.

St. Simons Island - Epworth by the Sea

Third grade spring overnight trip

    Our overnight trip this year is to Coastal Georgia. Our lodging accommodations are at Epworth by the Sea, a Methodist conference center located on Saint Simons Island. On our trip we will visit many historical sights and enjoy the beauty of the coastal region. 
     Your child will need to pack the following labeled items.  Please pack the first seven items in your child's school backpack for use on the bus.  Pack the other items in another bag.

• morning snack with drink for the bus ride

• sack lunch with drink for picnic lunch on Wednesday

• book to read

• Bible

• Social Studies spiral notebook for diary

• pencils

• set of crayons or colored pencils

• sleeping bag

• pillow

• one large bath towel and a wash cloth

• soap

• toothbrush and toothpaste

• pajamas

• 2 pair of white shorts

• 2 Heiskell School short sleeve T-shirts

• white socks

• balls for free play

• suitable games for the bus (no electronic games, toys or walkmen)

• sunscreen

• bug repellent (Deep Woods Off recommended)

• a pair of flip-flops (for shower)

• poncho or lightweight rain jacket

• Heiskell sweatshirt or sweater

• flashlight

     If your child must have medication, please give it to me, not your child, along with written directions.
     We will be spending both nights at Epworth Methodist Center on St. Simons Island.  We will be staying in cabins which do not have telephones.  In case of emergency, a message can be left at the switch board:  (912) 638-8688.

Camp Sunrise

  This is a wonderful camp in north Georgia run by Mr. and Mrs. Wagner, a godly Christian couple, where our students will learn about rocks and minerals, the solar system, fossils, and high frequency electricity all from a Biblical perspective.  We will enjoy the planetarium and the great home cooking!
     We are looking forward to a great time of learning about rocks and minerals, fossils, high frequency electricity, and the solar system!
     Don't forget to bring: 

• Heiskell T-shirt

• white shorts

• clean pair of socks and underclothes

• pair of blue jeans

• Heiskell sweatshirt or jacket

• sleeping bag and pillow

• raincoat or small umbrella

• toiletries: soap, towel, washcloth, toothpaste and toothbrush, shampoo, comb and brush

• Bible, notebook, pens or pencils, 

• flashlight

• up to $15 spending money

Jekyll Island

Fifth grade spring overnight trip

What to bring:

• raincoat or rain gear

• sweater or sweatshirt

• warm jacket

• heavy shirt

• one clean shirt per day

• one pair old jeans per day

• two pair of shorts

• five pair of socks

• two pair of sneakers (one old pair to be worn in the marsh)

• one pair of rubber boots if available

• hat

• sleeping bag or sheets and blankets

• pajamas

• plastic bag for dirty clothes

• toiletries - soap, toothbrush, towel, etc.

• insect repellent - Avon's "Skin So Soft" for gnats

• sunscreen

• gloves

• Optional:  pillow, day pack, camera and film, binoculars, pen and paper, stamped envelope, sunglasses, canteen or water bottle, money (no more than $14.00).

Rock Eagle and The Lost Sea, Chickamauga Battle Field and Mayfield Dairies 

Sixth grade fall and spring overnight trips

      The sixth grade will go on two overnight trips this year. The first is an environmental field trip to Rock Eagle. This is a 4-H Environmental Education Program coordinated by the University of Georgia. Rock Eagle is located in Eatonton, Georgia. 
     Parents will be asked to assist in transporting the students. The students need to be at school at the normal start time on Wednesday and should be picked up from school at the regular dismissal time on Friday.
     It is a real joy working with your child and I am certain that the class will enjoy this experience at Rock Eagle.
     What to bring:

• Notebook and pencils

• Bibles

• Sketch pads

• Sleeping Bag and pillow

• Toiletries (soap, shampoo, towel, toothbrush, etc.)

• Flashlight

• Poncho or Raincoat

• Hat or cap

• Warm jacket/sweater/sweatshirt

• Warm pajamas

• Plastic bag for dirty clothes

• Two pairs of tennis shoes (one pair will get wet). NO sandals of any style are permitted.

• Four pairs of shorts or jeans (and one pair of old jeans)

• Three shirts

• Three pairs of socks

• Three changes of underwear

• Insect repellent

• Water bottle

• Day pack

     Clothing an shoes need to be old and comfortable. Make sure all belongings are labeled with name tag. Do not bring candy, gum, snacks, radios or electronic games. Please limit luggage to one suitcase, backpack, or duffle bag, plus one sleeping bag.
    Our second trip is to the Lost Sea. The Lost Sea is listed in the Guinness Book for World Records as "America's Largest Underground Lake." The lake is located deep inside Craighead Caverns, in Sweetwater, Tennessee. The class will be spending the night in the cave.
     The temperature in the cave is a constant 58 degrees. When you are moving you won't get cold, but while going into the cave and at the campsite a light jacket is advisable.  Slacks, a warm long sleeve shirt and old shoes are ideal. You will get muddy, so be sure to bring a change of clothes.
     What to bring:

• a good flashlight with extra batteries (necessary!)

• a canteen of drinking water

• sleeping bag 

• a ground cloth or air mattress for sleeping

Washington-Williamsburg Tour 

     Be prepared for a trip of a lifetime! Be sure to pack the following items:

• Full dress uniform.  You will be in full dress uniform all five days of the trip.

• One pair of uniform shoes. You will do a lot of walking!

• Pajamas, robe, slippers and personal items.

• An all-weather coat.

• Gloves, scarf, and warm hat (if cold weather is predicted).

• A travel size umbrella (optional)

• An extra pair of glasses if you wear contacts or glasses.

• A flight bag in which to keep your camera, film, souvenirs, etc.

• Plenty of film and batteries. We will not stop to buy camera equipment, and film is very expensive in Washington and Williamsburg.

• Optional spending money for souvenirs or Cokes in the evening.

• A diary or notebook in which to keep a diary of your trip. You will make a scrapbook upon your return.

• A few healthy snacks. You may also pack a small number of snacks with sugar.

• Cards or other games for the airplane and train trip. (Be sure to leave behind all electronic toys, including Walkmen. You will be plugged into friends and history and will not need to be plugged into other forms of entertainment.) Upon arrival, cards and games must be put away until the bus trip from Williamsburg to Washington. Then they must disappear again and may not be unpacked until the trip home.

Sea Camp - Newfound Harbor Marine Institute

It is recommended that the following items be brought by the student:

• flashlight

• disposable camera (waterproof)

• 1 or 2 bathing suits

• notebook and pen

• Canvas or garden gloves (for marine collecting)

• old tennis shoes (or shoes that can be used to wade)

• rain gear (poncho or jacket)

• shirts and shorts for three days

• underclothing, socks, and sleep wear

• jeans or casual long pants, long-sleeved shirt or sweat shirt for evenings or cool days

• sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellent

• wash cloth, bath towel, and beach towel

• toiletries - soap, toothbrush, etc.

• sleeping bag or linens (twin bed) and a pillow

• watch or alarm clock

• Spending money ($25.00 minimum for dinner in Key West and snacks)

A normal day is as follows: