Hello Sixth Graders

Hello Sixth Graders!

Welcome to Chaska Middle School West! As a sixth grader, you have the opportunity to attend an educational experience of a lifetime to Deep Portage Conservation Reserve in Hackensack, Minnesota! Some of the fabulous activities you may get to participate in include the following: archery, bog hiking, canoeing, orienteering, pioneer Olympics, survival, team activities, night stalkers, wolf howling, campfire, and a climbing wall (different activities will be offered depending on weather).

For more information, check the Deep Portage information page at www.district112.org/cmw/6th.

This trip is an overnight nature and camping experience with the following goals:

Develop personal appreciation, sensitivity, and stewardship for the environment
Use problem-solving skills in individual and group situations
Try new activities, build self-esteem, and build new friendships with classmates

*Students who choose not to attend this education experience will attend school with CMSW staff on those three days and will participate in alternate experiences.

Deep Portage Trip Dates

Emerald Eagles: October 22-24

Copper Cougars: October 29-31

Purple Falcons: November 12-14

Mandatory Chaperone Meeting Date

Sept. 13, 2007, @ 8:00pm

All parent chaperones, for CMSW, will be chosen from those attending this meeting,

(Although, if you attend this meeting it does not guarantee your name to be chosen for a chaperone spot. We are only allowed to take a limited number of male and female chaperones).

The total cost for the Deep Portage trip is $135.00 (less any fundraising), and the total cost for the alternate experience is $50.00. The final payment is due Friday, September 14^th.

Included in this packet, you will find the following:

Packing List
Deep Portage Health Form (yellow) – needs to be returned to Hawk Time advisor by 9/14
Deep Portage Consent/Payment Form (yellow) – needs to be returned to Hawk Time advisor by 9/14
Deep Portage Payment Form (yellow) - needs to be returned to Hawk Time advisor by 9/14

We are looking forward to an exciting learning experience! If you have any questions, please contact your child’s advisor.

Sincerely,

6^th grade teachers &

Kris Peterfeso

CMSW Deep Portage Coordinator

952-556-7400

peterfesok@district112.org