The 5th grade class from Nestle Elementary will have their annual overnight trip to the Long Beach Marine Aquarium. On Thursday afternoon they will depart from school and arrive at the aquarium where they will learn about ocean animals, participate in hands-on activities, and watch a 3D movie. Students will spend the night at the aquarium and depart to return to school on Friday morning. They are reminded to pack lightly with essential items and that cell phones and other electronics are not permitted.

1. The Nestle Elementary Annual5th Grade Over-Night Trip

3. Southern California/Baja Gallery

4. Lorikeet Forest There are 53 species of lorikeets and about 32 sub-species of the Rainbow Lorikeet. At least 13 lorikeet species are considered endangered or vulnerable to extinction. Sea Otter Habitat California’s small sea otter population has a few natural predators, such as great white sharks and killer whales, but human activity is a great threat to these animals.

5. Northern Pacific Gallery Home to the Adorable Otter and the Mysterious Giant Pacific Octopus Gulf of California The Gulf of California is one of the world’s most biologically productive and diverse seas

6. Friday pizza sales $30.00 per student

8. Touch animal artifacts and participate in Discovery Chats.

9. Touch sharks in Shark Lagoon.

10. Create their own predator activities

12. What to Bring: pillow Sleeping bag Sweat pants/shirt to sleep in camera Ground pad (optional) Personal toiletries

13. Students will need to carry their own belongings up the stairs DO NOT OVER-PACK! One small overnight bag with one change of clothes is all you need.

14. Money for gift shop is optional. All students will receive a Long Beach Marine Aquarium T-shirt

15. What NOT to bring: NO CELL PHONES NO FLASHLIGHTS NO FISHING EQUIPMENT NO FOOS OTHER THAN WATER

16. Aquarium staff are first aid/CPR trained There is 24- hour security Medications can be refrigerated

17. Thursday, June 2nd Students are expected to attend all classes today Depart Nestle approx 3:00 pm Friday, June 3rd Depart Aquarium approx. 7:30 am Students are expected to attend classes after our return to Nestle.