New York 2017
Medication info
Pursuant to district policy for administering medication to students:
1. Parent/Guardian must completely fill out one Medication Administration Log for each medication your student takes. Please send your child to Kim McGrath Anderson to pick up the form and bring log and medication to school by this Friday. No medication (prescription, non-prescription, herbal) will be allowed on trip without this form.
2. Parent/Guardian shall be responsible for providing all medication to be administered. No medication shall be taken from the clinic; it must be provided specifically for this trip following the guidelines below:
-prescription medication MUST be provided in an individual pharmacy labeled container.
-label MUST state student's name, name of medication, how often it is to be administered, the dosage, when medication is to be discontinued (where appropriate), current dates, and the name of the authorized prescribing healthcare provider.
-Injections of medications may be administered only when a student has a condition that is potentially life threatening specifically identified and planned for by the authorized prescribing physician.
-only pack exactly the amount needed for this trip plus 2 in case accidentally dropped.
-Non-prescription and herbal medicines must be packed in sealed, original packaging clearly labeled with name of student.
-UPDATED FROM DISTRICT TODAY: Parent/Guardian will also need to download print, and sign this Medication self carry form if student will self-carry, and self-administer any medication (prescription, non-prescription, herbal). You can also have your student pick up this form from any PAH teacher.
Please contact Kim McGrath Anderson ASAP with questions. Thank you.
Mandatory meeting coming up:
-March 1st 7pm
TRAVEL TIPS FROM ADVANTAGE:
TRAVEL TIPS! NEW YORK CITY
Southwest Airlines: Arrive and MEET AT DOOR 613—EAST SIDE DIA—see itinerary for arrival time
ONE Suitcase plus ONE small Backpack for personal items.
Checked Luggage: Weight 50lbs MAX --Have Luggage Tag filled out in advance
Boarding Pass: You will be given your Boarding Pass(s) from your director upon arrival or when checking luggage.
Checking Luggage: IF you do not have a boarding pass--Show your ID to the Southwest Agent---this makes the process go much faster. KEEP YOUR LUGGAGE CLAIM TAG….YOU MUST PRESENT THIS TO SECURITY WHEN CLAIMING LUGGAGE IN LGA!
Items for comfort during the flights. Place in Carry-on—ONE per person only
1. Sweater or Jacket ---planes can get cold on flights
2. Noise reducing headphones-earplugs
3. Device for videos-videos-music
4. Snack—yes you do get snacks and refreshments. Due to length of flights time between meals are extended. Be Prepared.
Items to Pack or Bring:
Rain Gear—Umbrella—
Cell Phone and Charger
Walking Shoes—we walk everywhere
Maps---NYC Maps and Subway Maps
Parent suggestion: travel pouch hangs around neck for $, ID, phone
Check UPDATED weather for proper clothing
Fundraiser: King Sooper's Cards
Reloadable Gift Cards-Get up to 5% of your King Sooper's Purchases towards your New York Trip.
If interested please contact Kim McGrath-Anderson or Jesse Collett
Any questions please E-Mail Kim Anderson