Cupertino - Walden West

WALDEN WEST
OUTDOOR SCHOOL
TEACHER HANDBOOK
A TEACHER’S GUIDE TO ORGANIZED PLANNING
(Cupertino Site)
WALDEN WEST OUTDOOR SCIENCE SCHOOL
TEACHERS OUTDOOR SCHOOL CHECK LIST
Welcome to Walden West outdoor school. We realize that outdoor school planning is quite time
consuming and understand how busy you are with everyday teaching. We hope this guide helps
you plan for your outdoor school experience. It is imperative that you send cabin lists and
health list summaries one week before you are to attend. We expect last minute changes and
will be happy to change the list by phone or take care of changes when you arrive at Walden West.
All other forms should be completed before arriving the first day of outdoor school. Should you
have any questions, please feel free to call (408) 867-1120 when we are operating at our Cupertino
site. The main office at our parent site is open year round (408) 573-3050.
FORMS TO COMPLETE:
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Personal Emergency Information (On back of this sheet)
Emergency Phone Tree (White)
Class List (Pink)
Cabin List (Badger will call with directions.)
Send one week early
Health List Summary (Yellow)
Send early
Dietary Restrictions (Blue)
Special Needs List (Tan)
Night Concerns (Green)
OTHER THINGS TO DO:
1. _____ If you are organizing cabin leaders, call to let us know how many you have one month
in advance.
2. _____ Alphabetize Health Forms.
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Insist students complete medical paperwork and bring medication if they normally use it.
Inhalers, allergy medication, and Ritalin are often forgotten.
4. _____ Remind students to bring sack lunches for the first day. They should be collected on
the first day and put in boxes with your school name.
5. _____ Walden West is a lice free zone. Ensure that a lice check has been completed the week
before students attend outdoor school and students have been treated if lice are found.
Parents or school personnel must also ensure that students are fever free (under 100°)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Walden West arrival time should be as close to 9:30 a.m. as possible. Departure is scheduled for
11:30 a.m., though you may wish to have buses or cars arrive at 11:00 a.m. Parents can assist with
packing or stay for the closing ceremony. If your schedule is different than this, please notify us as
soon as you find out.
Walden West will provide hot lunches for Teachers on the first day of camp.
Walden West, 15555 Sanborn Road, Saratoga, CA 95070 Tel: 408 573-3050 Fax: 408 867-9667
Emergency Information
School
Principal
School Phone
Home Phone
Cell Phone
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Home Phone
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Emer. Contact
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Emer. Contact
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Please complete the above information. In case of an emergency concerning a student or
teacher, we would like to inform the appropriate people.
Please describe any health concerns that we should be aware of
Walden West, 15555 Sanborn Road, Saratoga, CA 95070 Tel: 408 573-3050 Fax: 408 867-9667
EMERGENCY PHONE TREE
SCHOOL
TEACHER
DATE
Please use the following form to create a phone tree. In the unlikely event of an emergency, parents may need to be contacted quickly. To streamline the process, please designate one
parent as a phone tree lead for each car load of children. If an emergency occurs, the school teacher at Walden West will begin the tree by calling each lead parent. Each lead parent
will call the first person under their name then drive to Walden West to provide emergency transportation. Please provide each lead parent with a map to Walden West. The first
parent called by each lead parent must call those listed under their name, then after completing all parent calls, call Walden West with the outcome (Saratoga Site: (408) 867-5950). If
a district has emergency bus service, parents will not be needed for emergency transportation, however the phone tree must still be completed. The lead parent will call all
other parents. One phone tree for each class must be submitted. Copies of this phone tree should be distributed to each lead parent, your school office, appropriate administrators,
and Walden West.
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CABIN ASSIGNMENTS
Please do not make cabin assignments until you are given specific guidelines
about how many students to put into each group. The cabins vary in size and
the number to put in each group is dependent on the total number of boys and the
total number of girls from all schools attending that week!
At your pre-camp visit, please be ready to let us know how many boys and how
many girls you plan on bringing to camp. If you would like, you can email
([email protected]) or call (408-867-1120) with this information early to
speed up this process. You will then receive an email with the specific number of
students to put in each cabin group. We generally get you this information about 2
weeks before you are scheduled to arrive. That email will give you a deadline for
submitting your assignments – usually the Tues/Wed before you are coming to
camp.
Please stick to the guidelines we provide. Otherwise, we may end up with
students that don’t fit physically in the cabins. If you have fewer students coming
than predicted, please put one less in each group rather than make one group really
small.
Lists should be included in the body of an email. Please be sure to include first
and last names and to spell the students names correctly (the database is made from
these lists). Feel free to include notes with your lists regarding special issues, kids
that should never be together or students that need to be together. The lists you
submit are used to put students in specific buildings, assign hiking groups, make
dining hall table assignments and match up cabin leaders to groups. So, any
information that we need to know is helpful to get with the assignments.
Please remember, it is a big deal to the students who they get to bunk with. We
want them to be in a spot where they will make good decisions as well as have fun.
It may help prevent homesickness/problems to let your students have some input as
to whom they get to be with.
Please alphabetize forms!
WALDEN WEST OUTDOOR SCIENCE SCHOOL - CLASS LIST
Please list names as indicated and give this form
to the director upon arrival.
1 form per class please.
School
School Phone #
Principal
Name of attending/classroom teacher:
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Walden West Outdoor School: Health Concerns
Please inform us of any health concerns of which we should be aware. If there is medication for
this health concern, list it and write “as needed” or “daily” as appropriate. Please list each condition
or medication on a separate line.
Student
Ex- Charlie Brown
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Asthma
Medication
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Albuterol
As needed
Walden West, 15555 Sanborn Road, Saratoga, CA 95070 Tel: 408 573-3050 Fax: 408 867-9667
School: _________________ Teacher: _______________
Walden West Outdoor School: Dietary Restrictions
Please inform us of any issues our kitchen staff need to know. These can include vegetarians,
food allergies, lactose intolerance, etc. Indicate if special accommodations
are needed (e.g., peanut restrictions, food from home, etc.)
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Walden West, 15555 Sanborn Road, Saratoga, CA 95070 Tel: 408 573-3050 Fax: 408 867-9667
School: _________________ Teacher: _______________
Walden West Outdoor School: Special Needs
Please use this form to let us know of any issues our field staff and administrators
need to know about your students. These can include ELL students, coping with a
death, learning disabilities, SDC, autism, wanderers…anything you wish you had
been told when you began teaching this year.
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Walden West, 15555 Sanborn Road, Saratoga, CA 95070 Tel: 408 573-3050 Fax: 408 867-9667
School: _________________ Teacher: _______________
Walden West Outdoor School: Night Concerns
Please use this form to let us know of any problems that may occur at night. These can include
bed wetting, sleep walking, night terrors, etc. If special accommodations are needed (e.g., a
bottom bunk, awoken at night to use bathroom, etc.) please indicate under “concern”.
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Walden West, 15555 Sanborn Road, Saratoga, CA 95070 Tel: 408 573-3050 Fax: 408 867-9667
Medical Care and Medication Dispensing
A Walden West Health Aide is responsible for medical care necessary for minor injuries and illnesses that
students may incur. For more significant issues, the Health Aide will either call or ask the teacher to call parents
to arrange for additional care. The Health Aide is also responsible for dispensing topical and ingestible
medication. Teachers, please help make sure that medication is packaged as described below:
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One-gallon bag labeled with:
o Student’s name
o Teacher’s name
o School
Completed Physician’s Form:
o Parent’s signature
o Physician’s signature
o Correct medication, dosage, route, and time given
Correct Medications
o Up-to-date medication
o Medication is in original prescription container with student’s name
o Prescription matches Physician’s Form
o All medications, including over-the-counter meds, vitamins, cough drops, etc. must be
in the bag and noted on the form.
Most Common Mistakes!
We will NOT dispense medication if:
• The Physician’s Form is not complete
o Parent didn’t sign
o Physician didn’t sign
o Medication doesn’t match form (dosage,
route, extra medication)
• Medications are expired
• Medications are not in original containers
• Extra medications are not on the form
*If the directions on the medication container do not match the Physician’s Form, we will dispense
according to the form.
Check expiration dates!
Needs prescription box!
All medication, including topicals, should be collected by the classroom teacher and
given to the Walden West Health Aide the first day of camp. Medication will be
returned to the classroom teacher on the last day of camp. Walden West will provide
Tylenol though parents must complete a Physician’s Form in order for their child
to receive it. Please contact our Heath Aide at [email protected]
as soon as possible if you have a medically fragile student who has diabetics, severe
food allergies, is on oxygen, etc.
Walden West, 15555 Sanborn Road, Saratoga, CA 95070 Tel: 408 573-3050 Fax: 408 867-9667
WALDEN WEST HEALTH POLICIES
The ongoing outbreaks of influenza and continuing lice and bed bug infestations in Santa Clara
County have prompted Walden West to develop strict policies regarding these conditions. By
following these policies, you will increase the health and safety of all students participating in
Walden West programs.
Influenza
In an attempt to decrease the impact of an influenza outbreak at Walden West, we are requiring that
all students be temperature free (under 100°) without the use of medications for 24 hours
leading up to their first day of camp. Walden West suggests temperature checks be done at school
before students depart for camp; however, we leave the decision to schools to determine how
temperature checks will be accomplished. We also highly encourage children (and teachers) who
have a sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, chills, nausea or are experiencing fatigue to stay
home.
Head Lice
Walden West is a lice and nit free zone! Walden West requires all schools to do a head lice
check the Friday before sending students to Outdoor School.
The Friday before students come to Walden West, an initial check must be done at school (not at home)
by a qualified individual. If lice or nits are found, students must undergo a lice treatment and nits must
be combed out. Students who were found to have lice or nits must be rechecked by school personnel the
day they are scheduled to leave for Walden West and be deemed lice and nit free. For a small number
of schools, that have a week off before attending Walden West, the check can be done the last Friday of
school before the break.
We strongly advise all parents to recheck their children the day before camp is to begin. If lice are found,
the child must be treated and nits combed out. Any students found with lice or nits at Walden West will
be sent home immediately. Schools are responsible for transportation. Warning: If one child has lice,
it’s almost guaranteed that more will have it. School representatives are responsible for a complete
check of all students if lice are found at Walden West.
Bed Bugs
In recent years, bed bugs have made a comeback in North America and have been found in hotels and
other living areas. Although the bugs are a nuisance, they do not transmit disease and there are simple
steps to take that will ensure that students do not bring them to Walden West or bring them home.
Information regarding the spread of bed bugs is in the student information packet.
Walden West Medication Distribution Protocol
In order for students to receive any topical cream or medication taken internally, including over the
counter drugs such as Tylenol or Benedryl, a signed Physician’s Form (included in student packet)
giving permission for medication must be signed by a doctor. Walden West will provide Tylenol as
long as students have physician approval.
Thank you for your help and cooperation in making Walden West a safer environment for all the
students. If you have any questions, please call (408) 573-3050.
Walden West, 15555 Sanborn Road, Saratoga, CA 95070 Tel: 408 573-3050 Fax: 408 867-9667
Eco-Action Kids Club
We’re taking care of our future!
To become a member of the Eco-Action Kids Club and earn an Eco-Action Kids Club recycled
money pencil, complete activities from the two sections below. You must get your parent’s
initials on completed projects and use the margin to explain what you did for numbers 2, 4, 7,
and the special project. You must complete 17 points. You can complete the paper now or
save this to complete once you’re home from outdoor school.
Complete 12 points:
1. Make your street look great! Pick up 50 pieces of trash. (2 points)
2. Make a list of items that usually get left on when no one is in the room. Develop a way to
help remind people to turn things off. (2 points)
3. Decrease the amount of packaging you use. Talk to your parents about buying household
items in bulk. (2 points)
4. Measure how much water flows out your showerhead in one minute. Time how long your
showers last. Calculate how much water you use. Practice using less water. (2 points)
5. Find out why it is bad for the environment to buy single-use plastic water bottles. Share
what you learned with your family. (2 points)
6. Create a “reusable paper” tray for your house. Put the tray next to the phone or
computer! (2 points)
7. Reuse common items like plastic bags, coat hangers, paper bags, milk / OJ jugs, etc… and
tell us what you did and how. (2 points)
8. Walk or ride your bike instead of asking for rides to friend’s houses, the library, etc.
(2 points)
9. Explain to a brother, sister or neighbor why it is important not to tag or do graffiti.
(2 points)
Complete 5 points (write what you did on the side of this page):
1. Organize a neighborhood beautification day. (5 points )
2. Organize a school beautification day. (5 points )
3. Complete a project of your choice that helps the environment. (5 points)
Your Name:
Your School:
Your Address:
Your Phone Number:
Apt. #
Send this form to:
Walden West Outdoor School
Eco-Action Kids Club
15555 Sanborn Road
Saratoga, CA 95070
Club para Niños Eco-Acción
Para convertirse en un miembro del Club para Niños Eco- Acción y ganar un lápiz hecho con
dinero reciclado del Club para Niños Eco- Acción, debes completar las actividades de las dos
secciones de abajo. Debes obtener las iniciales de tus padres en los proyectos que hayas
completado y usar los márgenes de esta hoja para explicar que hiciste de los números 2,4,7 y
en el proyecto especial. Debes completar 17 puntos. Puedes completar este papel ahora o
puedes guardarlo y completarlo una vez que hayas llegado a tu casa.
Completa 12 puntos
1. Haz que tu calle se vea grandiosa! Recoge 50 piezas de basura. (2 puntos) ____
2. Haz una lista de 50 cosas que quedan usualmente encendidas cuando no hay nadie en el cuarto.
Desarrolla formas de recordar a las personas que apaguen las cosas. (2 puntos) ____
3. Disminuye la cantidad de material de empaque que usas. Habla con tus padres sobre la
posibilidad de comprar los artículos del hogar en paquetes grandes. (2 puntos) ____
4. Mide cuánta agua cae de la ducha en un minuto. Toma el tiempo de cuanto duran tus
duchas. Calcula cuánta agua usas. Trata de usar menos agua. (2 puntos) ____
5. Descubre por qué está malo para el medio ambiente comprar botellas plásticas de agua de
un solo uso. Comparte con tu familia lo que aprendes. (2 puntos) ____
6. Crea una bandeja de papel reusable para tu casa. Pon la bandeja cerca del teléfono o la
computadora! (2 puntos) ____
7. Reúsa utensilios comunes como bolsas plásticas, perchas para ropa, bolsas de papel, cajas de
leche y jugo de naranja, etc… y dinos que hiciste y como lo hiciste. (2 puntos) ____
8. Camina o monta tu bicicleta en lugar de pedir que te lleven a las casas de tus amigos, la
biblioteca, etc. (2 puntos) ____
9. Explica a tu hermano, hermana o vecino por qué es importante no hacer grafitis.
(2 puntos) ____
Completa 5 puntos. (dinos que hiciste en la parte a la derecha de esta hoja):
1. Organiza un día de embellecimiento del vecindario. (5 puntos) ____
2. Organiza un día de embellecimiento de tu escuela. (5 puntos) ____
3. Haz un proyecto que escojas para ayudar el ambiente. (5 puntos) ____
Tu nombre: ______________________
Tu escuela: ______________________
Tu dirección: _____________________
_____________________
Tu número de teléfono: _____________
Envié este papel a:
Walden West Outdoor School
Eco-Action Kids Club
15555 Sanborn Road
Saratoga, CA 95070
Teachers Is your class organizing and implementing
a project that helps the environment?
Walden West would like to hear about the impact
our program has on your students and would like to know
about projects you have done as follow-up activities.
Eco-Action
Contest
Every year Walden West awards prizes
to the class with the best eco - action project.
The winning teacher and class receive:
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Class ice cream party
Recognition at a district board meeting
$5 off each child’s tuition for following year
School’s name on the Eco-Action Plaque
Every student receives a prize just for entering!!!
Examples of eco-actions:
Adopt a creek or park and keep it clean
Organize school/community clean-up project
Implement recycling/no waste program
Start a garden
Teach other students about taking care of their neighborhood
Help save an endangered species
Beautify your school or community
To enter, fill out the eco - action application.
All applications will be reviewed by the Walden West staff.
Deadline May 1
Walden West, 15555 Sanborn Road, Saratoga, CA 95070 Tel: 408 573-3050 Fax: 408 867-9667
Application Form
Eco-Action
Contest
School
Teacher
District
Phone
Title of Eco-Action Project:
Project Background:
Project Description:
Project Outcome:
Use extra paper as needed. Please submit by May 1.
Walden West Center
Outdoor Science School Agreement
SCHOOL POLICIES REGARDING CLASSROOM TEACHERS
1. A classroom teacher shall accompany each class of students in attendance at the Outdoor
Science School. One (1) teacher for each class unit of thirty-six (36) students or less.
2. The classroom teacher shall be subject to the following regulations during the period of time
that his/her class is in attendance at the Outdoor Science School.
A. The classroom teacher shall be available on a 24-hour per day basis for consultations
involving his/her class except in the following situations:
1. Family emergency:
Classroom teachers may be absent for short periods of time in case of foreseen
emergencies involving family members. In this event, the teacher shall notify the
Outdoor School Director of the nature of the emergency and where he/she may be
reached if needed. The principal shall be notified of the teacher’s absence.
2. Professional Responsibilities:
If a teacher is to be absent for professional responsibilities at any time, the principal
of his/her school shall notify the Outdoor Science School Director of this in writing,
indicating the nature of the absence and the person who will substitute in that
teacher’s absence.
B. The classroom teacher shall actively participate in the Walden West Outdoor Science
School education program to the best of his/her abilities.
C. Family members of the classroom teacher are not permitted to accompany him/her unless
it is an exceptional situation, and it has been approved by the Santa Clara County Office
of Education in advance of the attendance date.
3. The possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs of all types on
the Outdoor Science School campus is prohibited.
4. The Director of the Outdoor Science School shall inform the school district in writing
regarding any deviations from these policies by classroom teachers.
WALDEN WEST OUTDOOR SCHOOL
TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES (Cupertino Site)
We encourage all teachers to participate in as many facets of the Walden West program as
possible. We love to see you involved in field classes, as well as in all other activities (so do
your students). However, we need you most when the students are on site. The duties listed
below are those you will be responsible for. All teachers will share duties with other teachers
and are expected to cover only a few each day.
1. TEACHER MEETING
Attend and participate in the on-site orientation meeting during the first morning of outdoor
school.
2. FIELD AND CABIN GROUPS
Assist staff in assigning students to field and cabin groups during first morning of outdoor
school. (Badger, Walden West director at the Cupertino site, will be contacting you ahead of
time with directions for forming your cabin groups.) Cabin groups must be organized and
lists emailed to [email protected] a full week before attendance.
3. CABIN INSPECTION
This entails checking and scoring each cabin on a scale of 1-10 based on neatness and the
number of teddy bears. This is usually done each morning after 9:00, but can be done any
time before 3:30.
4. RECESS DUTY AND/OR DISCIPLINE DUTY
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 3:50 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. and Tuesday 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
During recess your first priority is to meet with students who are on the discipline list. If you
have signed up for recess duty but need to meet with students, ask another teacher to cover
for you until you are free. Your recess responsibility is to monitor the sports court to make
sure students are playing appropriately (no school against school, cabin against cabin, or
boys against girls). Trust your judgment as to proper behavior.
5. TEACHER/STUDENT MEETING
On the second day of outdoor school, immediately after lunch (approx. 1:00), meet with your
class so your students can complete a questionnaire about their Walden West experience thus
far. Collect, read, and organize forms by cabin so you can meet with cabin leaders at 4:15 to
discuss the responses. Inform Walden West staff members of any issues they should be aware
of. After questionnaires have been completed, supervise recess if you are on duty.
6. CABIN LEADER/TEACHER MEETING
On the second day of outdoor school, meet at 4:15 with cabin leaders in the dining room to
discuss student comments. (You should have time to address discipline issues with your
students from 4:00-4:15, before the cabin leader meeting.) Walden West staff members will
supervise recess during the meeting.
7. SHOWER COVERAGE
Monday - Thursday 4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Although cabin leaders will be in charge of their
cabin during shower time, problems may occur. You can help by monitoring cabins while
showers are going on. Please…female teachers in girl’s cabins and male teachers in boys'
cabins. Students should be dressed and ready for dinner by 5:30.
8. CLASS MEETING/EVENING WATCH
Monday - Thursday 6:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. The time immediately after dinner is set aside for
you to meet with your students. It can be used for discussion, journal work, letter writing,
etc. Although we have some materials, you may wish to bring your own. It is your time to
be with your students, and is required on the first and last night. We encourage you to meet
with your students on other evenings, as well.
When you finish meeting with your students, please monitor the main quad area and visit
cabins. This can be a very volatile time and the more visible you are, the better.
9. EVENING PROGRAMS
Each evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. there are evening programs. We love teachers to
participate in all of them, but most important are Tuesday’s Astronomy program (during 5day programs) and Thursday’s Jeopardy game.
10. NIGHT PATROL
Monday - Thursday 9:00 p.m. - Quiet. After students are dismissed from the evening
program, you should be available and on patrol to help students settle in for the night. At
9:30 p.m. cabins should be given their first score, from 1-10, depending on how quiet they
are and if lights are out. We need your help until students are quiet.
11. FIELD CLASS
Although we do not require teachers to attend field class or night programs, the experience is
extremely beneficial to both you and your students. Your students love to see you participate
and it gives you the opportunity to mingle with them on a more personal level.
12. FRIDAY CLOSING PROGRAM
Friday’s closing ceremony now includes a reflective slide show of your students’ week at
Walden West. We ask that during the week you take digital photos of your students and work
with other teachers to create an iPhoto or PowerPoint presentation for students. Bring a blank
CD and you can walk away with a show perfect for your Open House. By the way, we have
wireless connection with the outside world.
13. EXIT MEETING
All teachers are expected to complete an evaluation questionnaire and participate in an
evaluation meeting Friday (10:15 a.m.).
Hopefully, these responsibilities are not too overwhelming. You will get lots of help from the
other teachers and, just as we tell the cabin leaders, what you put in is what you get out. Thank you
so much for your participation in the Walden West program. We appreciate your help!
CLASSROOM TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES
DAY 1
Throughout Week
On Arrival
11:30 a.m.
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:50 - 4:45 p.m.
4:45 –5:30 p.m.
6:30 - 6:45 p.m.
9:00 until quiet
Take digital pictures to prepare for closing slide show
Settle-in to Teacher’s Room
Meet with Director. Turn in all forms and
medications. Review cabin and field group
assignments. Discuss teacher responsibilities
Meet with Cabin Leaders
Lunch with the Field Staff
Help supervise students as they are moving in
Cabin Inspection (After students leave for field class)
Discipline/ Recess/ Pool Duty
Shower Duty
Meet with your students/ Evening watch
Night Patrol Duty
DAY 2 and 3 (4)
9:00 a.m.
3:00-3:50 p.m.
3:50 - 4:45 p.m.
4:45 - 5:30 p.m.
6:30-6:45 p.m.
9:00 until quiet
Cabin Inspection Duty
Special Activities
Discipline/ Recess Duty
Shower Duty
Meet with your students/ Evening watch
Night Patrol Duty
DAY 4 (5)
9:00-9:15
10:15-10:40
Present Slide Show
Collect Medications from Health Aide
Exit Meeting with Director