Echo Hill Outdoor School Trip Information & Parent Q&A

Dear Parents,

We are excited that we are just a few weeks away from our 4th and 5th-grade students attending Echo Hill Outdoor School for a three-day, two-night overnight experience. This trip is a wonderful opportunity for students to build independence, strengthen friendships, and engage in hands-on learning in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Attached to this email, you will find important information about student residential life and dorm arrangements to help you and your child prepare for the trip. These are the same paper forms that were shared during Parent-Teacher Conferences. 

To support families and answer any questions, I will be hosting a virtual lunchtime information session about Echo Hill on Wednesday, April 1 at 12:30 PM. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the experience and ask any questions you may have. We will meet via Google Meet at the link below:
https://meet.google.com/pte-hodm-jqo

If you are unable to attend, I encourage you to schedule a one-on-one meeting with me at a time that works best for you using the following link:
https://calendar.app.google/td7KuTobGySQZCV96

We are looking forward to this meaningful and memorable experience for our students. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. 

Best regards,
The Academy

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