Tuesday, April 17, 2007

To Pack or Not to Pack

Please be advised that the weather is variable in April. The weather in Harpers Ferry is predicted to be in the fifties with scattered showers. The weather in Richmond is predicted to be mostly cloudy with highs in the sixties. Trip activities will proceed, rain or shine. Rain gear and warm clothing as well as t-shirts and sunscreen are a must.

Remember, all bags should have a piece of tape over the zipper/opening with a parent signature. This will ensure that all bags have been checked against the following PACK/DO NOT PACK list by parents. Students will be permitted to carry backpacks for items needed during the day (designated by a *).

PACK
Bag lunch for Thursday*
A large bottle of water*
Camera optional*
Rain gear (jackets/ponchos - NOT UMBRELLAS)*
Bug repellant*
Sunscreen*
Hat with brim*
Pen/Pencil & Clipboard*
Enough clothing for an overnight, including at least one full change of clothes
Long pants/closed-toed shoes with good support are required
Toothbrush/toothpaste/soap/towel/personal items
Sleeping bag/pillow
Flashlight
Utensils/mess kit as prearranged with group
Large plastic garbage bag

DO NOT PACK
Knives or weapons of any kind - even penknives/Swiss Army Knives
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco
Electronic entertainment equipment such as ipods or phones (unless your student has a waiver)
Valuable items such as expensive jewelry or any large sum of money
Grooming items requiring electricity such as blowdriers

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