Nightcrawlers
News!
First Graders are headed to Zoo
Atlanta
Dear Parents:
Here
is some important information for you as you prepare for this trip...
Where and when
do I drop
off and pick up my child from Heiskell?
We
will meet in the Heiskell lobby. Please make sure your child has
changed out of his/her uniform clothes and eaten dinner before bringing
him/her to the school. Parent drivers may pull cars up under the
carport
at this time.
Upon
our return school will be dismissed for first graders so please plan to
pick up your child at this time. Students who are normally in the
Afternoon Program may stay at school and be picked up at their regular
dismissal time. Please let me know if your child will be doing
this.
What does my
child need to
bring?
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.
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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?
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Breakfast will
be provided at
the zoo Friday morning.
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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.
Thank you for your
prayers as
we go on this fun adventure together!
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.
This
trip will be a wonderful experience for your child!
St.
Simons Island - Epworth by the Sea
Third grade spring overnight trip
Our
overnight trip this year is to Coastal Georgia, March 22-24, 2006.. 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
Fourth grade spring overnight trip
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
April 9 - 11,
2008
Our
field trip to the Jekyll Island 4-H Center will take place in the spring of 2007. Please label all clothing and bring a plastic bag for
wet
clothes on the return trip. Bring only one medium-sized
suitcase. Make sure it is labeled. When you pack, remember that layers of
clothing
are warmer and can be removed if needed. Pack for all kinds of
weather...warm,
cold or wet. Only old clothes are needed. New clothes may
get
ruined by heavy outdoor use.
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 trip
is November 29-December 1, 2006. 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.
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Four pairs of
shorts or jeans
(and one pair of old jeans)
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Three shirts
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Three pairs of
socks
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Three changes of
underwear
-
Insect repellent
-
Water bottle
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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
Do not bring
excess baggage,
as it is hard to carry into the cave.
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 Lost Sea trip is
April 12-13, 2007.
Washington-Williamsburg
Tour
Fall 2006 - 7th and 8th
graders visit Washington and Williamsburg
Dear Travelers:
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.
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Optional
spending money for
souvenirs or Cokes in the evening.
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A diary or
notebook in which
to keep a diary of your trip. You will make a scrapbook upon your
return.
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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.
Please
make sure that all of the above items are marked clearly with your name.
If you need to
take any kind of medication, your parents are to notify the chaperones, giving us written directions
and
all medications before departure.
You
will return to Hartsfield Jackson Airport. Your parents are to meet you at
baggage claim upon our arrival at the airport.
You
are going to have a wonderful time!
Sea
Camp - Newfound Harbor Marine Institute
Spring 2008 - Seventh and Eighth
graders are headed to the Florida Keys
Commonly Asked
Questions:
What do
students need to
bring?
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)
What is a
normal day at NHMI
like?
A normal day is as
follows:
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7:30
a.m. -
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
- 12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m. -
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. -
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. -
6:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m. -
9:30 p.m.
10:30 p.m. |
Breakfast
Morning Program
Lunch
Afternoon
Program
Dinner
Evening Program
Lights Out |
What will they
be eating?
The meals are
served at NHMI
are family style.
Where will the
students be
staying?
The students stay
in one of
our four dormitories. The dormitories are simple rooms which
house
either eight or 14 students. Very little time is spent in these
rooms
as students are involved in programs most of the day.
What happens in
bad weather?
If inclement
weather forces
the cancellation of a water based program, there are pre-planned
alternative,
indoor laboratory programs for both marine science and environmental
science
on a variety of interesting topics. NHMI uses activities not
normally
done in the classroom, we avoid using just slides or video since you
can
do that in a traditional class.
How can we
contact the students
in case of an emergency?
In the event of a
family emergency,
you can contact our front office between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
In Florida the number is (800) 660-7322. Out of state the number
is (305) 872-2331. A message will be taken and the student will
be
located to return the call.
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