LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK FIELDTRIP (8TH GRADE)
1. PARK PERMISSION SLIP:
Guidelines for a safe and respectful visit:
The park belongs to all of us. We are all responsible for its care and
protection, to leave it for people of all time.
1. Remain with your group at all times.
2. Avoid horseplay. Throwing rocks, running, etc. can mean injury for people or the very items we come
to enjoy
3. Walk slowly, look carefully. Respect and protect all living things and cultural objects.
4. Return all living organisms to their habitat after brief observation. Do not disturb cultural artifacts.
5. It is against the law to remove any objects from the park. This includes rocks, flowers, pine cones,
and cultural artifacts.
6. Stay on designated trails or boardwalks. When you take shortcuts on a trail, rains and wind begin to
erode the disturbed area, washing dirt and debris into streams and tearing down hillsides. If you see
places where careless people have taken shortcuts, be sure that you stay on the established trail.
7. Do not feed any wildlife. They could carry diseases and they could bite you. Wildlife and their habitat
are in balance. When we disturb the balance, we aren't leaving the park in its natural form for future
generations.
8. Respect the quiet of the environment. You will see and hear much more if you listen more and talk
less.
9. Do not litter. If you see trash, pack it out.
10. Always respect and obey all adults, whoever they are (teachers, Park rangers, Bus driver…)
11. Always keep the bus and the rooms in a perfect state of cleanliness
12. Always stay in the designated room unless an adult ask you to change
13. always maintain a sense of humor and adaptability
14. Always be welcoming, inclusive, and friendly towards your classmates and all the chaperones, as
well as any other visitor to the park.
The park belongs to all of us. We are all responsible for its care and protection, to leave it for people
of all time.
Name of Student:......................................................................................................
I have read the Guidelines for a Safe Visit. I understand their importance to a safe and enjoyable visit to
Lassen Volcanic National Park. I realize that I may be asked to leave if I fail to observe these rules.
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Student's Signature
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Parent's Signature
2. PERMISSION SLIP for the 8th Grade Trip to Mt Lassen
I have read and accepted the conditions of my child’s participation in the fieldtrip to Mt.
Lassen National Park from August 27 to August 29, 2015.
J’ai pris connaissance des conditions de participation de mon enfant au stage de
géologie de Mt Lassen qui se déroulera du 27 au 29 août 2015.
Other important information:
- My child is prone to motion sickness / Mon enfant a le mal des transports.
Yes 
No 
- Any other comments about your child (health, medicine needed to be taken, etc…) /
autres remarques sur votre enfant (problèmes de santé, médicaments devant être
pris…)
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- My child is a vegetarian or has a specific diet, if so give details / mon enfant est
végétarien ou suit un régime particulier, si oui preciser:
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Parent’s name / Nom du parent : _______________________________
Signature :
Date :
“ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW” ABOUT 8th Grade Trip to Mt. Lassen
Class: all 8th graders
Destination: Mount Lassen National Park
Date: August, Thursday 27th to Saturday 29th
Departure time / Heure de depart: Thursday at 7:30 am (meet at 7:00 on Oak Street)
Return Time/ Heure de retour: Saturday at 4pm
Transportation / Moyen de transport: Bus
Meals/ Repas: Breakfast, lunches and dinner will be provided EXCEPT the first lunch: students have
to bring their own lunch for the first day!
All meals can be provided for vegetarians. Let us know.
Accommodation / Hébergements : Cabins or dormitory at Mont Lassen Camp
There will be separate rooms for boys and girls. Bed at 9:30 pm. The camp will be hosting our school only.
No rough housing will be tolerated.
Students must respect the rest and sleep of others.
PACKING LIST: / équipement:
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warm sleeping bag, pillow, towel
warm and waterproof clothes
wind and rain proof jacket
good hiking boots (we may walk on snow)
backpack
strong water bottle that will not break or leak
sunglasses, hat, sunscreen (we will be between 5,000 and 10,000 feet of elevation)
gloves (not too heavy, fleece is good)
2-3 energy bars, snack
Bag LUNCH for the first day!!!
For those prone to motion sickness, bring medication
A pen, a pencil, some color pencils. A “cahier de terrain” will be given to each student.
Chaperones / Accompagnateurs: Elaine Molva and five other teachers.
PARENTS: Please sign and date the parental slip and return it to Elaine Molva as soon as possible
but no later than Jun 1st, date of the information meeting.
In case of emergency
All chaperones will have a cell phone with them for emergencies. Parents with important messages
should communicate them to Fabrice Urrizalqui, who will be in touch with the group on a regular
basis.
Schedule
In case of bad weather, the fieldtrip can be modified.
THURSDAY, August 27
7:00am
Students arrive at FAIS, Oak street
7:30 am
Departure for Mt Lassen National Park
12:30pm
Lunch at the trail head of Bumpass Hell
1:30 pm
Trail of Bumpass Hell (visit to sulphur works, fumaroles, gurgling clay,
sputtering mud…)
6 pm
Arrival at Mont Lassen Camp: setting up accommodations
6:30 pm
Rest, shower, free time
7:30 pm
Dinner at Mont Lassen Camp
8:30
Free time
9:45
Turn in
FRIDAY, August 28
7 :30am – 8 :30 am
Wake up and breakfast
9 am
Departure for Mont Lassen national park
9:30 am
Arrival at Peak parking area: trail to the Lassen peak.
12 :30pm
Lunch at the top of the Mount Lassen
5 :30 pm
Back at Mont Lassen campground
5 :30 pm -7 :30 pm
Rest, shower, free time
7:30 pm
Dinner at Mont Lassen Camp
8:30
Free time
9:45
Turn in
SATURDAY, August 29
7 :30am – 8 :30 am
Wake up & breakfast
8 :30 am
Departure for Mount Lassen national park
9am
Trail of Desolation area.
11 am
Departure home. Lunch during the trip.
4 pm
Arrive at French American
MEDICAL FORM:
It is very important that you provide us with accurate and detailed medical information about your
child in the event of a medical emergency. Critical information includes allergies, or names of any
medication your child is currently taking, as well as up-to-date cell phone contact information of
parents or guardians:
STUDENT’S FIRST NAME:
STUDENT’S LAST NAME:
NAME OF PARENT / GUARDIAN #1:
CELL PHONE OF PARENT / GUARDIAN #1:
NAME OF PARENT / GUARDIAN #2 (IF ANY):
CELL PHONE OF PARENT / GUARDIAN #2 (IF ANY)
ALTERNATE CONTACT PERSON IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:
CELL PHONE OF ALTERNATE CONTACT PERSON:
STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE NAME:
POLICY #:
PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN NAME:
PHONE #:
IS YOUR CHILD ALLERGIC TO ANY FOOD, MEDICATION OR INSECT BITES? (specify)
IS YOUR CHILD CARRYING AN EPIPEN?
DATE OF MOST RECENT TETANUS SHOT:
LIST ALL MEDICATIONS YOUR CHILD IS CURRENTLY TAKING (IF ANY):
DESCRIBE ANY PHYSICAL OR BEHAVIORAL CONDITIONS WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR CHILD
(e.g. epilepsy, sleepwalking, fainting, asthma, anxiety, nosebleeds). This information will be kept
confidential by the school and is critical for chaperones to be able to react to any situation
appropriately, or to inform a doctor in case of an emergency: