[Dhsbb-jazz] updated trip info PRINT & READ

[Kathryn Shickman]

DHS Bands Spring Tour 2011
Updated Packing List and Information Sheet 5/8/11
 
Bring your PASSPORT!!!   Weather Forecast:  54 degrees, 60% chance of rain
Travel by air, bus and ferry results in limited baggage space. Students may bring:
 

ONE CARRY-ON piece of luggage (no larger than 24 x 16 x 10).  If bringing instrument on plane instead of sending on the equipment truck as recommended, it MUST meet these dimensions, otherwise item will be re-directed to the cargo area of the plane! If students must bring a larger suitcase it can be brought to the IPAB on Wednesday evening and shipped on the truck.  However, students will not be reunited with their luggage sent on the truck until late Friday. 
ONE bag or backpack as a second “carry-on” for snacks and books, etc.
An airplane friendly dinner to eat on the way to Seattle on Thursday evening. 
 
Each individual is responsible for carrying their own items.  LUGGAGE TAGS are required on all items. 
 
Students should bring carry-on luggage with them on Thursday.
 
NEW TIME: If you absolutely must bring over-sized luggage . . . those larger suitcases and all instruments/music stands are to be brought to the IPAB from 2:30-5pm and ABSOLUTELY NO LATER, on Wednesday, MAY 18th. Items must be checked-in and placed in the appropriate “baggage area.”  (Parents will be there to check in luggage and watch over it until the truck departs). If you need to contact the truck driver call John Ebeler (530) 312-9105.
 
Medications should be brought to parent helper Debbie Finley, RN at the IPAB on Thursday, May 19th as carpools check in on our way out of town.
 
 
Packing List
Put your name on everything you can’t live without!
Required 
 
Passport/Travel Documents
Instrument(s) - labeled – bring to the truck after school Wed
Folding Music Stand - labeled – bring with your instrument after school Wed so you don’t have to pack it!
Luggage, labeled with your name, address and phone number and the school name
Comfortable walking shoes – we will be doing LOTS of walking so bring comfortable shoes
 
NOTE: Dress Blacks are NOT needed this year!!!
Casual Blacks   - 
   Boys – White collard shirt (dress shirt, or polo), black slacks or dark black jeans, NO shorts), any black or dark shoes and black socks.
   Girls – White blouse or top with sleeves (collar optional), black skirt or black slacks or dark black jeans, any black or dark shoes, black socks or nylons.  
Jazz Band Uniform for Jazz Band students (these may be packed in a garment bag and sent on the truck Wed.)
 
Duffle bag/ purse or backpack to carry daily essentials/change of clothes if needed around Victoria
Clothing—layers are recommended
Jacket—it will be cool and even drizzly  (forecast is 50 degrees and rainy)
Swimsuit/Towel, sandals, goggles for Crystal Pools event
Medicines (submitted to trip nurse), and toiletries 
SUNSCREEN (bring it, use it and reapply it throughout the day)
Study materials (e.g., books) for the required “study periods”
Money for some meals (see below), souvenirs and expenses $75-$100 is recommended. American dollars are widely accepted in Canada. We will review with students about the value of the USD vs. CAS and will ID places in Victoria where they can change money if they need to.  ATM’s will work with a fee.  
 
 
Optional – 
 
Cell phone and charger (please ensure that your phone service will work in Canada.  You will need to call your phone company and inquire about service and fees while out of the country.)
Hat, sunglasses
Music player with headphones for bus
Compact umbrella
Snacks
Hair dryer (one hairdryer and one iron are provided in each room)
 
Not Allowed - 
 
R-rated or unapproved PG-13 movies
Hard sided coolers or ice chests
Controlled or illegal substances– drugs, cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, explosives, knives, firearms, etc.
 
Meals – 
The following meals are provided (the cost is included in the price of the trip): all breakfasts, dinners on Friday, Saturday and Monday. Students will need to pay for remaining meals en route or at local restaurants in Victoria (5 lunches and 2 dinners).  Students should expect to pay $12-15 for a full meal.  Bring $75-100. 
 
Hotel – 
Harbor Towers Hotel & Suites, 345 Quebec St. Victoria, BC (250)385-2405 or (800)663-5896
 
Itinerary – 
The itinerary includes performances at the parliament building and venues around Victoria and Butchart Gardens, a stay and tour of University of Puget Sound, and visit to Pikes Market and the Experience Music Project in Seattle, and hanging out at Crystal Pools, a pizza party at the hotel and free time to wander in Victoria. The final itinerary, travel and room information will be distributed just prior to the trip.
 
 
 
 
CONTACTS DURING TRAVEL – 
Chaperones in Canada:  John Horn (916) 804-5017 or Katie Horn (530) 798-0757 
Home Base Contact in Davis:  Jeanette or Bill Vance (home) 758-2956 or (cell) 219-0841
 
 
QUESTIONS - 
Trip Coordinator -  Katie Horn at 758-2528 or JazzyHorns at aol.com
Forms Coordinator -  Kathryn Shickman at 758-0235 or kshickman at sbcglobal.net
Parent Helper Medications – Debbie Finley, RN at 756-4996 or dfinley at dcn.org
 
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