• Complete Pre-Lessons

o Recommended to complete Lesson 1, Parts 1 + 2

o Recommended to complete Lesson 2, Part 1

o If time allows, it is best to complete all pre-lessons and parts

• Send home and collect Field Trip Permission Slips

• Send home Student Letter to Families

• Notify school nurse (backpack, medications, 504s, etc.)

• Notify school cafeteria (request “grab & go” snacks, secure “grab & go” lunches)

• If applicable, coordinate 1:1 aide for students with special needs

• Secure chaperones and collect back Volunteer Packets following EUSD policies

o Send chaperones the Nature Collective Chaperone Guidelines

o Required ratios is 1 responsible adult per group (approximately 1:10)

o This includes all teachers and volunteer parent chaperones

• Split class into groups of 8-12 students

o Place non-media release students in 1 group

o Make nametags (Tip: color code the groups)

• Remind students to dress comfortably, with closed toed shoes, and in layers (jackets)

• Remind students to bring a water, snack, lunch, and sun protection

• Remind students of behavior expectations

• Pack student science notebooks and pencils

o Print and glue in copy of Lagoon Observations Sheet

• Print Bus Driver Directions

• Save below important phone numbers:

o EUSD TOSA: Kristen Wrisley, 805.720.1695

o Day of Contacts from Nature Collective: Elizabeth Argyle, 858.704.4557 & Kristin Evans, 858.704.4551

8:30 a.m. Bus departure from school site

9:15 a.m. Arrival to San Elijo Lagoon + Nature Center

9:30 a.m. Restroom + snack break

9:45 a.m. Ecosystems in Action Program commences

12:15 p.m. Return for lunch + visit to Nature Center

12:45 p.m. Bus departure from San Elijo Lagoon

1:30 p.m. Arrival to school site