OLE Program

What is OLE?

Approximately 150 acres located between Rocklin and Twelve Bridges, commonly referred to as Outdoor Learning Environment or OLE offer an outdoor learning experience middle school students partake in on an annual basis.

MISSION STATEMENT

HOW DO I PREPARE FOR OLE?

Spring time weather can be unpredictable; we will go rain or shine. Please dress in layers, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring a jacket if it looks like it might rain. You will also need the following supplies and will be responsible for carrying them in your backpack:

Water bottle - refillable and labeled with name
Pencil with an eraser
Pencil sharpener with case to catch shavings
Hand sanitizer
Rain poncho - in case of wet weather
Lunch/Snack - except for LHS Farm Day, BBQ will be provided by TBMS PTC
Camera (optional)
Large garbage bag to sit on - in case of wet weather
Backpack
Extra shoes/clothes - on LHS Farm Day students may get wet

The following items should NOT be brought on our O.L.E. field trip:

All electronic devices, unless medical, are forbidden
Gum
Toys

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

Please eat a healthy breakfast; we will be very active during this field trip.
Arrive at school and report to class ON TIME!! Don't miss the bus!!
Be enthusiastic and respectful.
Dress in layers for the weather (jacket/raincoat, long sleeves, short sleeves), so that you may peel off clothes and put them in your backpack as the day warms.
Wear comfortable shoes with thick socks for lots of walking, and remember they could get wet/muddy!
Pack a healthy lunch in your backpack for your 2 days at O.L.E. (a BBQ lunch will be provided on your L.H.S. Farm days)
Bring your own full water bottle, and refill it throughout the day.
Bring your O.L.E. Journal and a pencil in your backpack DAILY!
During class, and at the conclusion of each day, record information learned into your O.L.E. Journal. Finish your O.L.E. entries as homework. You will be earning Science grades for your journal entries - 100% effort is essential!!

Note: As with all field trips, students will not be available to check out of school early. Please do not schedule appointments on the days we will be at O.L.E or the LHS Farm.

STUDENT RULES SONG

Sung to the tune of "On Top of Old Smokey"

If you like O.L.E.

And being outside to roam

There are rules to follow

Or we'll send you home

Be on time for classes

And also the bus

Have a positive attitude

And don't whine or fuss

When you take your classes

Stay on the trail

Follow your naturalist

So you won't fail

Rocks, sticks, and branches

Don't fly through the air

They are found on the ground

So please leave them there

Dress for the weather

Bring water and lunch

Write in your journal

You'll sure learn a bunch