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  • 2015 Summer Packet

    Upper School

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    Campus Phone Numbers

    School Receptionist: Tracey Ramos (803) 807-4000 Grades 6-8 Office Barb Cochrane (803) 807-4200 Grades 9-12 Office Sheri Zagata (803) 807-4141

    Summer Office Hours

    Monday Thursday: 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. 12 noon Offices will be closed on June 29 July 3, 2015

    2015-2016 School Hours

    Monday: 9:10 a.m. 3:15 p.m.

    Tuesday Friday: 8:10 a.m. 3:15 p.m.

    Ben Lippen has late start for all students every Monday. School begins one hour later and ends

    at the regular time. This allows the faculty and staff time for professional development.

    Table of Contents

    Letter from the Principal 3

    Special Interest Activities and Teams 4

    Summer Reading Requirements 5

    Summer Reading Book Club Instructions (Grades 9-12) 6

    Schoology Codes for Summer Reading Book Clubs 8

    Grades 6-8 Supply List 9

    Grades 9-12 Supply List 10

    New Student Orientation/Drop-In 11

    Senior Community Service Hours Guidelines 11

    Nut and Peanut Allergy 11

    Volunteering at Ben Lippen 12

    Intercultural Opportunities 12

    Winterim 2016 13

    Beginning of the Year Calendar 14

    Camp Ben Lippen Permission Form 16

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    Letter from the Principal

    Dear Ben Lippen Upper School Families, It is hard to believe that we are almost at the midpoint of the summer! I hope that the summer so far has afforded you an opportunity to relax and continue to grow as a family in the Lord. Things have been busy around here at Ben Lippen with the transition to the Upper School, moving of offices and classrooms, and people in new positions. With all the change I am reminded of Jeremiah 29:11, which reads: for I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope (ESV). It is our desire that even with all the transitions taking place we remain firm in the one constant that we are guaranteed here at Ben Lippen and in life, and that is Jesus Christ as our Savior (Hebrews 13:8). The various changes taking place within Ben Lippen School will provide us the opportunity to better serve His kingdom in the lives of our students and within the community. As you begin to make the transition towards the new school year we have provided this packet to give you some assistance on important things to prepare for, complete, and understand. Please take the time to read through the information in this packet. We hope the information is helpful to you. Students in grades 9-12 need to make sure they fill out, have their parents sign, and return the Camp Ben Lippen Permission Form at the end of the packet (p.17) by the first day of school. If you have any questions or feedback please do not hesitate to contact me or anyone in the grades 6-8 or grades 9-12 offices. Please continue to keep Ben Lippen School and all our families in your prayers as we go into the second half of the summer and begin preparing for the new school year. In Him,

    Max Russell, M.Ed. Upper School Principal

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    Special Interest Activities and Teams In addition to numerous athletic teams, there are a number of academic teams and organizations that interested students may join. All Ben Lippen students are strongly encouraged to explore their interests, hone their skills, try new experiences, and follow their passions on a Ben Lippen team or organization each semester. The groups listed below generally meet outside classroom hours, require a commitment, and may require students to cover some or all of the financial cost of participating in activities. Please contact the sponsoring faculty member to express interest or for more information.

    Chorale (Vocal Ensemble) Mr. Chris Essig: Chris.Essig@ BenLippen.com

    Highway 215 (Bluegrass Music Group) Mr. Chris Essig: Chris.Essig@ BenLippen.com

    Drama Mr. Joey Caldwell: Joey.Caldwell@ BenLippen.com

    Math Team (Grades 9-12) Ms. Amy DeLine: Amy.Deline@ BenLippen.com

    Model United Nations (Grades 9-12) Mr. Max Russell: Max.Russell@ BenLippen.com

    Prayer Groups and/or Bible Studies (Student Led) Mr. Justin Ferren: Justin.Ferren@ BenLippen.com

    Robotics Mr. David Rios: David.Rios@ BenLippen.com

    Science Team (Grades 9-12) Mrs. Nan Grover: [email protected]

    For information on a Ben Lippen athletic team or season, please contact Christy Lambert ([email protected]).

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    Summer Reading Requirements All Ben Lippen upper school students participate in Summer Reading focused on reading and interacting with a book that they will enjoy. Directions have been provided to students but are also included in this packet. Grades 6-8 Students in grades 6-8 need to read and be ready to discuss the respective book assigned to your class: 6th graders Once by Morris Gleitzman 7th graders The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne 8th graders The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Grades 9-12 Certain advanced placement (AP) courses require summer reading (in addition to Summer Reading Book Club participation). Courses requiring summer reading are listed below:

    AP English Literature & Composition: If you are planning on taking AP English Literature, in addition to your summer reading book, you must read the following book this summer (you may skip chapters 16-17): How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster

    AP English Language & Composition:

    If you are planning on taking AP English Language, in addition to your summer reading book, you must choose ONE of the following two spiritual memoirs: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller Angry Conversations with God by Susan Isaacs

    In addition, within the first two weeks of school you will be required to read ONE of the following two secular memoirs. I would strongly suggest that you choose one and begin reading before you are facing the onslaught of schoolwork.

    Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua Hunger of Memory by Richard Rodriguez

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    Summer Reading Book Club Instructions (Grades 9-12) In the email in which you received these instructions, you should also have received the title of your assigned book as well as the Schoology code for your book. Be sure to join the course for your book as soon as possible. Your grade from summer reading (an average of the grade for your Schoology discussion response and your in-class essay the first week of school) will count as a Project grade in your English class next year. The Projects category is worth 20%, so please do not take this lightly. (If you are not taking an English class at Ben Lippen next year, the grade will be assessed in another class.)

    You will be asked to complete one set of discussion questions. Your responses will be due by July 31 and will be graded on the following scale:

    5 --- Insightful, well-developed response which shows complete understanding of the material read and uses detailed examples from the book.

    4 --- Well-developed response which shows good understanding of the material read and uses examples from the book.

    3 --- Average response which shows that student has read material required, but doesnt demonstrate a depth of understanding or effort or doesnt include examples.

    2 --- Minimal response which doesnt prove that the student has read the material.

    1 --- Response that, although submitted on-time, is so short or so off topic that it is not evident that student has read the material.

    * Any response which is late will automatically drop down one level for each week late.

    Know that NO summer reading responses will be accepted after the first day of school (unless special conditions have been communicated to you.)

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    HOW TO COMPLETE SUMMER BOOK CLUB ASSIGNMENTS IN YOUR SCHOOLOGY ACCOUNT:

    1. When you look under Courses you should see the title of your book.

    2. Click on Discussions and your response question assignments will show up.

    3. Follow your book club leaders instructions in responding to discussions.

    4. Once you have clicked on the discussion, simply type your comment in the space provided.

    5. Once you have completed your response, simply click Post.

    6. You are also required to respond to at least one other post. Once you have posted your

    response to the main question, you will be able to see the responses of others who are reading your same book. Then, before July 31 as well, you must comment thoughtfully on one other persons response. This must include insight beyond I agree with Tallulahs opinion. If you do agree with her, you must state why using evidence from the book.

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    Schoology Codes for Summer Reading Book Clubs

    Book Title Author Schoology Code

    Flatland Edwin Abbott BSB8K-R8B9V

    The Impossible Knife of Memory * Laurie Halse Anderson V4BV3-2KMFD

    Enders Game Orson Scott Card CDR9R-N3T5D

    The Reluctant Assassin Eoin Colfer KG9ND-J355G

    Matched Ally Condie 4R6ZM-D4QC9

    My Losing Season * Pat Conroy SCCSW-JW2WB

    Run Baby Run Nicky Cruz C7WDK-CV956

    Kisses From Katie Katie J. Davis 2TZWF-X3HQW

    Chosen Ted Dekker 8T2DK-CV956

    The Truth About Forever * Sarah Dessen 3PV96-VJR5P

    The Big Over Easy Jasper Fforde RNM9H-539F2

    Where She Went * Gayle Forman SQZ62-SKH8Z

    The Racketeer * John Grisham KD5S2-FJSH6

    The Furies * Natalie Haynes DSXJG-XPDDB

    Flush *** Carl Hiassen JVP3V-NV849

    We Were Liars E. Lockhart P4N63-38PCN

    Killing Kennedy Bill OReilly 6PMS8-CRV76

    Wonder *** R.J. Palacio 87V4J-7K8F4

    The Poe Shadow Matthew Pearl FTXBW-Q9GWV

    My Sisters Keeper * Jodi Piccoult STMZX-VDQBJ

    Every Day I Fight Stuart Scott GN9QJ-GFKSM

    Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Lisa See RG57D-3B7WG

    The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Mary Ann Shaffer 3SG2J-5558X

    Unwind * Neil Shusterman 7BVVV-HWW7S

    Stargirl ** Jerry Spinelli BZ38H-GMC5J

    First Light Brock & Brodie Thoene S3QCP-TQFNC

    * Recommended for upperclassmen due to various themes; any ninth or tenth grade student choosing one of these books

    will need to do so with written parent permission. ** Limited to rising ninth grade and ESL students. *** Limited to ESL students with a TOEFL Reading score of 12 or above.

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    Grades 6-8 Supply List ALL students in grades 6-8 need to have the following items with them for the first day of school:

    Regular wide-lined loose leaf paper for each binder A pair of headphones/ear buds for use in Technology PE clothing that adheres to the BLS policy written in grades 9-12 Supply List One box of Kleenex and one canister of Lysol disinfectant wipes.

    Sixth Grade Supply List Seventh Grade Supply List Eighth Grade Supply List

    General Items: One pencil pouch

    Pencils

    Pencil Sharpener

    Colored Pencils

    Black or blue pens

    Red pens (for grading) English

    One 1 three-ring binder

    5 dividers.

    One three-prong folder

    Marble Composition Notebook (journal)

    3x5 note cards - not bound

    Post-It Notes (any color) Math and Science

    One 1 three-ring binder 5 dividers.

    Protractor (see-thru)

    Ruler (in/cm)

    Three spiral notebooks

    Highlighters

    Calculator (TI-30XIIS) - labeled with name

    History and Bible One 1 three-ring binder

    5 dividers. Art

    One package of Model Magic

    Two 22x28 poster boards

    General Items: Pencils and sharpener

    Blue or black pens

    Red pens (for grading) English

    One three-prong folder with pockets (General English Only)

    Two three-prong folders with pockets (Honors English Only

    Two marble composition journals

    Highlighters

    One pack of index cards (lined and white)

    Bible One three-prong folder

    One 1 three-ring binder NIV Bible (hard copy) - 2011 or

    newer General Math/Pre.-Algebra/Alg. 1

    One three-ring binder

    One package of dividers

    ruler, protractor (Pre-Alg. Only)

    graph paper (with holes)

    calculator: Alg. 1 (TI-84), Gen Math & Pre-Alg (TI-30XIIS)

    1 package of 4 Expo dry-erase markers

    Science One 1 three-ring binder

    Colored pencils and/or markers

    metric ruler Art

    Two 22x28 poster boards Geography (Not needed until Jan.)

    Colored pencils and markers

    Glue sticks

    3 subject spiral composition book

    General Items: Pencils and Sharpener

    Blue or black pens

    Red pens (for grading) English

    One 1 three-ring binder five dividers

    highlighters

    3x5 notecards, lined

    1 composition notebook

    2 folders with pockets Bible

    One 1 three-ring binder One three-prong folder

    NIV Bible (hard copy) - 2011 or newer

    Science (Not needed until Jan.) One 1 three-ring binder

    metric ruler Pre.-Algebra/Alg. 1/Alg. II

    One three-ring binder

    One package of dividers

    protractor (Pre-Alg. Only)

    graph paper (with holes)

    1 package of 4 Expo dry-erase markers

    calculator: Pre-Alg (TI-30XIIS) Alg. I & II (TI-84) History

    One 1 three-ring binder

    Colored pencils and markers

    Art Two 22x28 poster boards

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    Grades 9-12 Supply List Please note that some classes may require additional supplies as the year progresses. All Students Will Need:

    Binder (3-ring) with notebook paper (dividers recommended)

    Graph paper

    Highlighters, Pens (blue, black, and red), Pencils

    TI-83 or TI-84 Calculator (teachers have engravers to mark the calculators)

    Ear buds

    Additional Needs for Specific Courses:

    Algebra 1, Algebra 2: Ruler

    Anatomy & Physiology, Biology (CP and Honors): 3-ring binder dedicated to Anatomy & Physiology, colored pencils (at least 24 count) and a pack of index cards

    AP Biology: 3-ring binder dedicated to AP Bio, and the AP Biology Review Book recommended by the teacher (needed during second semester)

    AP Chemistry: 3-ring binder dedicated to AP Chemistry, and the AP Chemistry Review Book recommended by the teacher (needed during second semester)

    AP United States Government and Politics: AP US Government & Politics Review Book recommended by the teacher (needed first semester)

    AP World History: 3-ring binder dedicated to AP World, and the AP World History Review Book recommended by the teacher (needed during second semester)

    ESL (All Listening/Speaking classes and Intermediate Reading): 500 index cards

    English Classes (All seminars and levels): 1 composition journal, highlighter, red pen, and blue/black pens.

    English Fundamentals (Honors and CP): 1 looseleaf binder and paper dedicated to English Fundamentals and 1 composition journal

    Geometry: Compass and protractor

    Guitar I, II, and III: Heavy duty black 1 3-ring binder dedicated to Guitar. Guys Black dress pants, black dress shoes, and black collared long sleeve dress shirt. Gals Black dress pants, black top, black shoes (no heels).

    Honors English Seminars: An additional novel may be required by individual teachers; specific information will be provided in class.

    Physical Education: PE clothes do not have to be from Lands End. However, students will be graded on dress and participation each day. The appropriate attire for the Upper School PE classes consist of any BLS T-shirt (Friday shirt) and shorts (or shorts with leggings/spandex under them) that are mid thigh or longer in length. During cooler months, athletic sweatpants, long sleeve t-shirts, and sweatshirts are appropriate. Shorts or sweatpants may have no wording other than Ben Lippen logos or small brand marks (ex. Nike Swoosh, Under Armor symbol, etc) on the front. PE clothes must not have any inappropriate writings, sayings, or pictures. The PE instructor retains full discretion and regulatory authority in determining appropriateness.

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    New Student Orientation/Drop-In On Tuesday, August 11 from 9 - 11 a.m. rising 6th graders and new students in grades 7-8 will have an opportunity to drop-in and pick up their schedules, tour the campus, meet their teachers, and drop off their school supplies in the classroom. On Tuesday, August 11 from 9 - 11 a.m. rising 9th grades and new students in grades 10-12 will meet with our Student Prefects, receive a tour of the school, and learn more about the programs and activities of Ben Lippen School.

    Senior Community Service Hours Guidelines All seniors must complete 30 Community Service Hours prior to May 1. Senior community service hours can be completed in the summer following the junior year or during the senior year. Thirty community service hours during the senior year or summer following the junior year are a mandatory graduation requirement for all seniors. The intent of community service hours are to reach out to the community beyond a students individual family, investing in the lives of others in a students larger community, school, church, and/or society. Students are encouraged to serve broadly and creatively in a number of different venues to use and develop their gifts, talents, and a passion and heart for service. Participation as a volunteer in a Ben Lippen Fundraising event that wholly benefits financial aid during the Junior or Senior year qualifies for community service hours. Participation in a winterim missions trip during the Junior or Senior year also qualifies for senior community service hours. Please note that National Honor Society service hours cannot also count for the required 30 Senior Community Service Hours. Additionally, service hours required for athletes cannot be counted for the 30 required Senior Community Service Hours. Students are to log their Senior Community Service Hours in Naviance as they complete them rather than waiting to log them when they are all completed.

    Nut and Peanut Allergy We have students enrolled in the upper school who have severe life-threatening allergies to peanuts and tree nuts (such as walnuts, pecans, cashews, hazelnuts, etc.). This includes peanut butter, nut oils, nut flavorings, and even products manufactured on shared equipment or in a peanut/nut environment. For these students, eating, touching and even breathing in the aroma of these would likely cause an allergic reaction which could be life threatening. As a result, certain precautionary steps have been taken. There is no open peanut butter container in the cafeteria, and signs will continue to be posted outside of the classrooms that these students primarily use. We are also again requesting that you are conscientious in the selection of food items, snacks and birthday treats which are brought in or sent to school with your child. If you have any questions, please ask first before sending in the food item. Any

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    snacks sent in with your child for after school consumption should be kept in a closed wrapper or container and eaten away from the upper school classroom area.

    Volunteering at Ben Lippen If you are interested in volunteering at Ben Lippen for this coming school year please find a copy of the Ben Lippen Volunteer Application on our website under the Parents tab and select Get Involved. This is the necessary first step toward approval as a Ben Lippen volunteer, a requirement to serve at the school. An interview, references, and a background check are the remaining steps in the process. If you have not already done this, or if it has been three or more years since you have done this, we encourage you to go ahead and complete the process now (even if you dont yet know how you might get involved!) before a volunteer opportunity arises that you are interested in. There are a number of ways to get involved during the year, and whether that opportunity is chaperoning for a field trip, scooping ice cream during lunch, or hosting an international student for a weekend meal in your home, the volunteer approval process can slow things down significantly (adding unnecessary frustration) in the midst of the opportunity. Applications can be submitted to Tracey Ramos in the main office.

    Intercultural Opportunities Approximately 75% of Ben Lippen upper school (grades 9-12) students are American students, and about 25% are international students from all over the world. If your family has an interest in expanding its own cultural horizon by providing a home away from home, an American cultural experience - even as simple as an evening dinner with your family, opportunities to practice English, tutoring, and/or offering a helping hand to a Ben Lippen international student, we would love to partner with you in this way.

    Every year Ben Lippen places the majority of its international students in an American homestay for Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break, and Spring Break. Ben Lippen families are highly preferred. Please consider adopting an international student over breaks for an entire year, or even for the entire time they study at Ben Lippen. A small daily stipend is provided to cover food, travel, and living costs. In order to host a student overnight, all members of the household over 18 years of age must have completed the Volunteer Background Check process. Summer is a wonderful season to complete this process!

    Please contact Debbie Austin ([email protected]) or Steve Sark ([email protected]) in the Boarding Program Office if you are interested in any of the above opportunities or for more information.

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    Winterim 2016 (Grades 9-12) Ben Lippens Winterim program initiates, builds and deepens relationships while providing a wide variety of educational enrichment and service learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting. Each upper school (grades 9-12) faculty member sponsors a Winterim, and participation in Winterim is required for all grades 9-12 students. Winterim for the 2015-2016 school year will be January 19-22, 2016, with certain Winterims extending from after school Friday, January 15 through Saturday, January 23. Sign-ups will begin in early September. A complete and more detailed list of Winterim opportunities for January 2016 will be published near the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year, but a preliminary list of probable opportunities and approximate cost range is below. $0 - $250 College Tour (Day Trips) Gather your Blunts and Bows (Archery) Geocaching Job Shadowing Life Size Board Games Local Service Projects Money 101 Sweet Sensations $250 - $900 Disney Leadership Strategies Down Home Downton Abbey Give Kids the World (Seniors Only) Home Economics 101: Cooking (Females only) Its Snowing! Snowshoe, WV Manatee Madness (Crystal River, FL) The Music City Experience (Nashville, TN) SCUBA Certification Soccer in Florida South Carolina Photography $900 - $3500 American SW Natl Parks, Photography & Star Gazing Cuba Mission Trip (Baseball Team) Misin Panam Ometepe, Nicaragua Varsity Boys Basketball Team (Team Members Only) Winter Fun in Ottawa

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    Calendar Please visit www.BenLippen.com and click on Calendar for details and events through the remainder of the year.

    Thursday Tuesday, August 6 11 New Boarding Student Orientation

    Monday, August 10 New Parent Dinner

    Tuesday, August 11 Student Drop-in for Grade 6 and

    New Students in Grades 7 - 8 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

    Grades 9-12 New Student Social

    9 a.m. 11 a.m. in the Gym Wednesday, August 12 First day of school - Full Day for Upper School

    Grades 6-8 Schedule: Grades 9-12 Schedule: (8:10 a.m. 3:15 p.m.) (8:10 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.)

    8:10 - 8:50 Period 1 8:10 - 8:30 Assembly 8:55 - 9:35 Period 2 8:35 - 9:15 1B 9:40 - 10:20 Period 3 9:20 - 10:00 2B 10:25 - 11:05 Period 4 10:05 - 10:45 3B 11:10 - 11:40 Assembly (Gym) 10:50 - 11:30 4B 11:45 - 12:25 Period 5 1:30 - 12:20 Lunch 12:30 - 1:10 Lunch 12:25 - 1:05 1A 1:15 - 1:55 Period 6 1:10 - 1:50 2A 2:00 - 2:40 Period 7 1:55 - 2:35 3A 2:45 - 3:15 Homeroom 2:40 - 3:15 4A

    Monday, August 17 Camp Ben Lippen (Grades 9-12)

    (Complete attached permission slip) 9 a.m. 3:30 p.m.

    Tuesday, August 18 Grades 6-8 Parent Night and Volunteer Fair

    Friday, August 21 New Family Tailgate Tuesday, August 25 HS Parent Night and Volunteer Fair 6 8 p.m. in the Gym Wednesday, August 27 Upper School (Grades 6-8) Yearbook Picture Day Tuesday, August 26 Upper School Underclassmen Picture Day

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    Calendar (Cont.) Monday, August 31 Grades 6 - 7 Spiritual Life Challenge Monday Friday, Aug. 31 Sept. 4 Senior Portraits Monday, September 7 Labor Day No School Monday Tuesday, September 14 15 Senior Retreat at Lookup Lodge Wednesday, September 23 See You at the Pole (SYATP) Monday Friday, Sept. 28 Oct. 2 Spirit Week Friday, October 2 HOMECOMING Day - Dismissal at 12 noon Monday - Tuesday, October 5 & 6 8th Grade Challenge Friday, October 9 End of the 1st Quarter Monday, October 12 No School Teacher Work Day Wednesday, October 14 PSAT Testing (Grades 8-11) Day of School (School-wide) Fair Day

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    Camp Ben Lippen Permission Form (Grades 9-12)

    Monday, August 17, 2015 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

    Camp Ben Lippen is a one-day retreat for students in grades 9-12 near the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year. Theme and direction for the school year will be established, advising groups will bond, and students will have opportunities to grow in leadership and community. Student attendance is expected and required. My child, ________________________________________ (full name) in grade ______ has my permission to participate in Camp Ben Lippen on August 17, 2015. I understand my student may be playing field games and may have opportunities to participate in a variety of athletic and other activities. I understand that there are inherent risks in all activities and that injuries can occur. I agree not to hold Ben Lippen School or any of its agents, members, employees, or affiliate organizations responsible in the event of an accident or injury. I understand that this form is considered to be a binding contract. Additionally, in case of an emergency during this event or at another time during the school year, I have reviewed and updated the Student Medical and Emergency Contact Form in RenWeb this summer between June 1 and August 1, 2015. [Note: Please click on the Save tab at the bottom of the RenWeb form even if you do not make any changes in order to record that you have accessed the form to check for needed changes.] _________________________________ ____________________________ __________ Parent/Guardian Signature Parent/Guardian Printed Name Date _________________________________ ____________________________ __________ Parent/Guardian Signature Parent/Guardian Printed Name Date

    PLEASE RETURN THIS PERMISSION SLIP TO THE UPPER SCHOOL OFFICE BY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015.