Fifth grade trip to Alton Jones
	Dear Fifth Grade Families, We are excited about the opportunity to get to know our new students—and to have them connect further as a full class—in a fun, experiential way at the Environmental Education Center at the University of Rhode Island’s Alton Jones Campus. We will leave Gordon on Thursday, September 22 at 7:30am and will return on Friday, September 23 at 5:00pm. Important information about the trip is attached to this letter. We will also hold an optional meeting on Thursday, September 15, at 8:15am to tell you more about the program and answer any questions you might have. We will also be able to answer any last minute questions at Overview Night September 20. Please download and print out this document, which contains: A letter to you from the Manager of the Center; URI’s Student Health History Form. This two-sided form must be filled out and returned to your child’s teacher no later than Thursday, September 15. URI’s Behavior Agreement for you and your child to sign. Please also return this form to your child’s teacher by Thursday, September 15. A packing list and information on ticks. If your child will need to take medication while at Alton Jones and  your child does not normally take medication at Gordon, you need to download this form, have your child’s physician fill it out, and return it to us. We will send a copy to Alton Jones. We will also provide Alton Jones with a copy of the State of Rhode Island School Physical Form that you also should have returned to Gordon already. They are able to accept this form in lieu of their regular Medical Exam Form. If you have any questions about health services at Alton Jones, you may call the nurse there directly: Diana DelSesto, 401-397-3304 x 6048. You can also be in touch with our nurse here at Gordon. Please be in touch if you have any questions. We look forward to a wonderful trip! Sincerely, The Fifth Grade Team