Fourth and Fifth Grade Experiential Retreat 2012-2013

1. Fourth and Fifth Grade Experiential Retreat2012-2013

2. The Experiential Education Model • Provides children with opportunities to: • develop decision-making and conflict resolution skills; • establish a sense of belonging within the school community; • explore issues relating to peer pressure and social relationships.

3. distinguish the difference between drugs and medicine. describe the physical, social and emotional effects of drug use. The Experiential Education Model Team Building and Inclusion Activities

4. Essential Questions 4th grade 5th grade Who are you as an individual? Who are you in a group? How do you view situations, tensions, conflicts and circumstances as valuable opportunities to learn? Who is your hero and why do you admire him/her? How will you set goals to achieve your dreams? • How can cooperation with peers bring success? Why cooperate? • How can respect for oneself and others lead to success? What is respect? Why bother? • What are the consequences for using drugs? How can drugs harm and help? • How can the use of problem-solving strategies help make good decisions? Can we get better making decisions? How? • How can communication help in becoming a better family member, friend and citizen?

5. distinguish the difference between drugs and medicine. describe the physical, social and emotional effects of drug use. The Experiential Education Model Health Curriculum • Nervous System – parts and functions • Drugs and Medicine – effects and safety

6. Why Go? 4th grade 5th grade The fifth grade retreat is a unique off-campus trip for students to explore social and peer relationships. Students will develop an understanding of what influences their decision making. Goals include strengthening personal confidence and identity. • The fourth grade retreat is an off-campus trip designed to address and explore a health unit relating to drugs and alcohol. • We focus on the themes of peer pressure and decision-making. • Students engage in activities that develop self-confidence, independence, mutual respect, and responsibility.

7. distinguish the difference between drugs and medicine. describe the physical, social and emotional effects of drug use. The Experiential Education Model Challenge by Choice

8. distinguish the difference between drugs and medicine. describe the physical, social and emotional effects of drug use. The Experiential Education Model • Adventure

9. distinguish the difference between drugs and medicine. describe the physical, social and emotional effects of drug use. The Experiential Education Model • Sports

10. distinguish the difference between drugs and medicine. describe the physical, social and emotional effects of drug use. The Experiential Education Model • Group Activities

11. distinguish the difference between drugs and medicine. describe the physical, social and emotional effects of drug use. The Experiential Education Model • Projects and Presentations

12. distinguish the difference between drugs and medicine. describe the physical, social and emotional effects of drug use. The Experiential Education Model Journal Writing

16. distinguish the difference between drugs and medicine. describe the physical, social and emotional effects of drug use. Free Choice Activities

17. distinguish the difference between drugs and medicine. describe the physical, social and emotional effects of drug use. Celebrations

18. Ground Rules • FOLLOW ALL CAMP RULES • BE SAFE AND PLAY SAFELY AT ALL TIMES • NO PUT DOWNS • RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT • USE APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE • BE POLITE TO EVERYONE • BE ON TIME • BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR BELONGINGS • BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS • HAVE FUN !

19. Phones 4th grade 5th grade Students may take their cell phones; Telephone service may not reach NR; Telephone calls can be made after dinner or whenever necessary (Ms. Cristiana will help students/parents out); In case of an emergency, you may call NR directly at (35) 3655-1013. • Students may take their cell phones; • Telephone service may not reach NR; • Telephone calls can be made after dinner or whenever necessary (Ms. Rossana will help students/parents out); • In case of an emergency, you may call NR directly at (35) 3655-1043.

20. School Contact Phone Number In case of an emergency, parents should contact Cristiane, the Lower School secretary at school at 2125-9044.

21. Medication • Medication should be labeled with the child’s name and given to the homeroom teacher with the doctor’s prescription. • It will be given to the NR nurse who will dispense the medicine. • Motion sickness medication should also be labeled and given to the homeroom teacher. • Basic medication, such as Tylenol, will be available with the medical staff at NR.

22. Required Paperwork Envelope Contents • Parent information packet • Small envelope : (to be returned by February 22nd ) notarized authorization (required by Brazilian law for children traveling without parents) medical release xerox copy of ID documents ( parents’ and students’) • Bill (BoletoBancário)– will be sent to parents at a later date

23. Price 4th grade trip cost 5th grade trip cost The “boleto” for payment of R$ 960,00 will be delivered by the school late February. (*includes transportation, four nights accommodation, all meals, and cost of all activities) • The “boleto” for payment of R$ 810,00 will be delivered by the school late February. • (*includes transportation, four nights accommodation, all meals, and cost of all activities)

24. Cartórios • 15º OFICIO DE NOTAS Av das Américas 500 bl 11 lj 106 - Barra Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro, RJ | CEP: 22640-904 (21) 3154-7161 • 16º OFICIO DE NOTAS R Visconde de Pirajá 72 - Ipanema - Rio de Janeiro, RJ | CEP: 22410-000 (21) 2247-6660 • 13º OFICIO DE NOTAS Av Rio Branco 135 s 318 - Centro - Rio de Janeiro, RJ | CEP: 20040-912 (21) 2252-1437

25. NR Site

27. Thanksfor Coming!