Dear Scio 7th Grade
Parents/Guardians,
We are beyond excited to
announce that our students will be participating in Outdoor School
programming! Traditionally, a residential option would be available but
due to COVID-19, that is impossible this school year. HOWEVER, many dedicated
people have come together to build an Outdoor School option that is as close to
an in-person experience as possible. The even better news that students
who were unable to attend last spring are eligible to participate this
year. We fully recognize that this is not the same as past Outdoor School
experiences but we hold every confidence that with positivity and enthusiasm,
we can offer students chances to connect with the outdoors, build positive
relationships with peers and learn new things about themselves along the way.
While attending Outdoor
School, students are expected to fully participate and follow recommended
schedules. Expectations will be outlined in student Field Journals.
Each student will receive a backpack with afield journal and all other necessary
items to complete field activities each day. Keeping in the spirit of
traditional outdoor school programming, we have limited our virtual
interactions so that students can focus on time and connection in the outdoors.
The majority of the day
will be spent completing self-guided field activities with small bursts of time
for virtual sessions. Cabin Leaders will meet daily with cabin groups to
introduce games and cabin unity activities. Field Instructors will meet
daily with field groups wo facilitate conversation and sharing about field
activities. These virtual sessions will be no longer than 30 minutes each
and will be jam packed with important concepts.
Outdoor School is part
of the regular school curriculum. Lessons are aligned with content
standards and students are expected to participate and attend. If
students are not present at assigned virtual sessions, they will be marked
absent for the day unless arrangements have been made prior.
How can you support your
child during Outdoor School? Get excited with your student! Ask
them to share their materials and field journal. Each day, discuss what
they did during their field activities and have them share with you new things learned. Ask them about their Cabin Leader
and Field Instructors. Encourage them to stay on track with the daily
schedule.
The dates for virtual
Outdoor School are February 17, 18, and 19.
--
Greg Nolan
Scio Middle School
Principal
Scio Middle School
Athletic Director
Special Education
Director
(503) 394-3271