380 likes | 393 Views
MUSIC Tour 2019 Please be sure to sign-in; P arents AND Students Make Sure You Have 1 of Each of the Following ; 1. Trip P acket – ONE per family 2. Behavior Agreement 3. M edication Form. REMIND 101 Please join the following text reminder group for the tour ……….
E N D
MUSIC Tour 2019Please be sure to sign-in; Parents AND StudentsMake Sure You Have 1 of Each of the Following;1. Trip Packet – ONE per family2. Behavior Agreement3. Medication Form REMIND 101Please join the following text reminder group for the tour………. Students; this is REQUIRED Text:@musictouruTo:81010
Thank You’s A HUGE THANK YOU TO: Student Boosters’ Officers; Sara Gilhooly – President Gary Colson III – Vice President Linzie Buck – Treasurer Dayna Sterner - Secretary Music Boosters’ Officers Gary Vassallo- President JoAnn Sterner – Vice President Heather Leitten – Treasurer Misty Budziszewski – Secretary Lynn Fulton and Becky Leone – Trip Coordinators Laura Broderdorf – Buffalo Express Air Travel Mrs. Koch – Principal Ms. Nichols, Mr. Kresse, Mr. D’Amaro and…………..……..
…..your CHAPERONESAfter introductions, please move and sit in your chaperone’s aisle.
Anna AgroMisty BudziszewskiDiane Gibbons (night)Heather LeittenKristine MajewskiMark SreniawskiJoAnn Sterner (night)Lori ThomasFrank VailGary VassalloMay Vassallo 2019 Music Tour Chaperones!!!!!
Words you will need to live by!!! ON TIME is LATE EARLY is ON TIME and LATE is UNACCEPTIBLE
Luggage Drop Off and Morning Procedures April 3rd • Luggage allotment: 1 Soft Sided Duffle Style Suitcase, 1 Carry-on Bag, 1 or 2 Garment Bags shared with those in your room. • Everything you bring will be searched. Don’t be foolish and try to bring something you shouldn’t. It’s not worth it. • Drop off starting at 7am on April 3rd (including those flying). Everything MUST be dropped off BY 7:45am. Report to the HS Auditorium, enter through the side doors, sign in with Mr. D’Amaro, and check-in each piece. • Bus #1 in Left Front Seats, Bus #2 in Right Front Seats (facing audience) • Please check-in ALL your medications to Ms. Nichols, including Over-The-Counter meds, following your luggage drop off, at the medication check in table near the new Main Entrance. • All luggage and instrument cases will be searched during the day by HS Administration and the Evans Police
Student Helpers Moving Crew: Bus #1: Linzie Buck Bus #2: Heather DeLair Gary Colson III Rebecca Myers Sara Gilhooly Elizabeth Sreniawski Librarians: Band: Orchestra: Emily Stolarski Nick Chiappetta Karleigh Easton KatrenaSteffan
Medication • MUST BE CHECKED IN Wednesday Morning by a parent/guardian NO LATER than 7:45am! Put all meds in a plastic baggie clearly marked with your name. Med’s MUST be identifiable. Keep them in their original containers including dosage and administration instructions. A few loose pills in a baggie isn’t acceptable, we need to know what they are and how to administer them. • Anticipated OTC’s MUST also be included in your baggie if approved by your Pediatrician. Buy the small packets. • Medication, including OTC’s, MUST BE ADMINSTERED and LOGGED by Lake Shore Staff as per our procedures. Anything that has medicine in it, even over-the-counter is considered medication and MUST be in our care. • You can have a Rescue Inhaler and an EpiPen on your person.
Medication • Medication distribution procedures; • All meds needed on Wednesday during the day should be handled through the nurse’s office as per your normal routine. These MUST be separate from what you turn in at check-in in the morning. • All meds needed in transit (on bus or flight) will be distributed by: • Bus #1 – Mr. Kresse • Bus #2 – Mrs. Agro • Morning bus meds MUST be taken on the bus just before our breakfast stop • Flying – Mrs. Koch • Morning meds MUST be taken upon arrival at the Orlando Airport • When in Florida: • Morning meds will be administered by Mrs. Koch every morning at 7am in the Hospitality Room, except on Sat. morning (6:15am) • All Bedtime meds will be administered by Mrs. Koch every night IMMEDIATELY upon return to the hotel in the Hospitality Room. • OTC’s MUST be administered by Lake Shore Staff if approved by your Pediatrician • Please return the new medical forms, if applicable BY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27th
ON TIME is LATE EARLY is ON TIME and LATE is UNACCEPTIBLE
After Final Rehearsals….. NOTE*** Please clean your instrument cases leaving only the essentials PRIOR to Wed. 4/3. After Wed’s final rehearsal, you will; 1. Pack your instrument case with everything you need. 2. Place your case in the center seats of the auditorium as follows; Bus #1: Left Center (facing the seats) Bus #2: Right Center (facing the seats) 3. Put your music folder in the folder totes in stage. (Librarians, please help coordinate). 4. Folder Totes should be placed in the Pit front 5. Percussion; Have a packing plan and use lists generated by your Section Leaders to assure we take everything we need.
Wednesday Afterschool • All students report to the Band Room by 2:40. • Moving Crew will start moving luggage at 2:40. • WE MUST BE ON THE ROAD BY 3:30PM! • ONLY Moving crew moves luggage and instruments to the sidewalk. Don’t forget the folder totes • After a brief meeting, all other students proceed to the buses; • Your Carry On Bag will by on the sidewalk; add your Schoolwork • Sealed Water Bottle. If you want to bring a reusable water container, it has to be empty. We will have drinks for the ride. • A Bagged Dinner • Any other needed “travel” clothing • YOU WILL NOT HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR LUGGAGE UNTIL we reach the Hotel on Thursday. • Carry-on bags and your personal items will be searched at the bus doors before allowed on the buses • ***Percussion; You will move your equipment to the buses LAST so it comes off first (Bay #3)
The Buses • We are taking 2 – 56 pass buses……..they will be full (54 & 53) • 3 Bays; Bay #1-Supplies, Garment Bags, Adults Luggage, Flutes and Clarinets, Bay #2-Student Luggage, Bay #3-Instruments; Percussion LAST (sometimes the bays are dived on both sides of the bus – use ALL) • There are very few extra seats……..you MUST sit 2 per side. • You can not change buses • If you get “car sick”, sit towards the front. • Please be considerate for those using the bathroom. • Keep the bus clean and aisles clear. • Know report times at Rest Stops – Use “Buddy System” • No inappropriate movies! Thank You. • There is MANDATORY Study Time – Please have work. There is no sleeping during this time, you must be doing work or studying. You should have already seen your teachers to make sure you have work. Have them generate the necessary materials to make sure you’re caught up for the Monday we return! • Parents: Please pick-up your child ON TIME when we return. Everyone will be exhausted.
If flying, Don’t Miss your flight!!! FLIGHT PROCEDURES • Arrive at LSHS by 2:50am for a 3am Departure from School (LS Buses) • Proceed to the Southwest Ticket Counter and meet Mrs. Koch • Mrs. Koch is the group leader and will search your carry on bags and check you in. • No one will have individual tickets until check-in. At that point you will be issued boarding passes. Your flight is direct. • Everyone needs a picture ID ready(school id will work if no license) for Check-in, Security, and boarding the plane • Students will only have your carry on for the trip to Florida. Your luggage MUST be dropped off Wednesday morning like the rest of the group. • You MUST bring all bags for the trip home including your luggage. Check your suitcase when checking in at the Southwest ticket counter in Orlando. • Should be at Buffalo Airport by 3:45am. Should be at Orlando Airport by 8:45pm. • The 12 Pass Van driven by Mr. Sreniawski is the vehicle the 8 students flying will always use for transport. Mr. Vail will have a sububan. • Mrs. Majewski will always ride in the van to chaperone the 8 students • LS Buses will pick you up at the airport at 1:15am when you return and transport you to the HS. Please have rides arranged for pick-up from the HS at 2am.
Itinerary • The most important aspect of the itinerary is to stay ahead of, and be aware of time!! Remember; On Time is LATE! Early is ON TIME! LATE is UNACCEPTIBLE!!!! • It’s your responsibility to KNOW the itinerary!! Be familiar…..DO NOT ask questions of information that you have been provided! It is your job to know. The Itinerary is very comprehensive to the minute. Take pictures of the pages with your phone!! YELLOW – Meds Reminders BLUE – Included RED – NOT Included HIGHLIGHTS!
Universal Orlando (Thurs, Fri. Sat, Sun) There are 2 parks; Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios – both connected! Do your research to learn how to maximize your time.
Blue Man Group (Friday) 7PM FRIDAY
ALL MORNING SATURDAY The Reason We Are Going! OrlandoFest National Music Festival Saturday Morning
OrlandoFest National Music Festival • Do you know your music to be able to perform in front of National Judges? Could you play/sing it by yourself in front of anyone? Can you sing the melody at any point? This is the most important 2 weeks of practice and preparation all year! • Do you have the right Concert Attire? • Do you have correct supplies for your instrument/voice (including pencils – you too chorus!!) • We are traveling to perform! Be part of our great awarded history! • Band; upon arrival, we will off load our instruments, cases stay in the bus bays, and proceed to a designated warm up area in the High School • Each group has a specific Warm-Up and Performance Time – Be ready for each especially if in multiple groups – know YOUR schedule • Watch other groups when not performing • Instrumentalists, when done performing, return your instrument to it’s case on the bus and proceed back into the HS. • After all of the performances conclude we will change into our clothes for the remainder of the day on the buses. • Awards Ceremony at 5:15pm in Universal!!!
Educational Workshops (Saturday)3PM - know which workshop you are assigned to. All work done on an Ipad Kongtrol (54 students) Transformers (53 students) Meet at Main Gate Islands of Adventures Learn about Coordinate Systems and how they relate to the Ride Operation Meet at Main Gate Universal Studios Learn about 6 Degrees of Freedom and how they relate to the Ride Operation
Al Capone’s Dinner Theater (Saturday) All you can eat buffet!! 8:30PM
Universal Music Workshops (Sunday)Sound Design - Music and the Art of Foley Despicable Me – Band & Orch 8:30-11:00am The Lorax – Chorus 11:30-2:00pm
ON TIME is LATE EARLY is ON TIME and LATE is UNACCEPTIBLE
Rules and Regulations • All school rules and regulations apply at all times while on tour as per our Code of Conduct (including all banned substances and Vaping). • You are IN SCHOOL 24hrs a day starting April 3rd at 7:00am! • If you break the rules, you will be sent home at your parent’s expense - PERIOD. This expense will also include the cost of the chaperone who will have to travel with you for your safety. Go online and research the cost of a flight home with no prior notice to the airlines. • Sign and Return the BEHAVIOR AGREEMENT
Pertinent Information • Anything you bring, including your instrument MUST have a durable name/information tag. If it’s not marked, it doesn’t go on the bus. No Masking Tape or Duct Tape • 2 Meals, all Experiences, and snacks/drinks on the bus ride are included. You will need additional money for more food and souvenirs Refer to the Itinerary for specifics. • Study the Parks and come up with a group plan • Tell someone if you don’t feel well. • Bring only the essentials – nothing valuable unless necessary. • You are in School 24/5.5!!
Your Responsibilities • ACADEMICS • Your Daily Preparedness, Knowing and Following the Itinerary, and Meeting Timelines and Directives set forth throughout the tour. TIME MANAGEMENT!!! • Money for food when traveling, spending money, and budgeting this money so it lasts the entire 6 days!! • Tickets/Meal Cards when given to you • LS Clothing. 3 new t-shirts will be placed in your suitcase. DO NOT alter them in any way! They are NOT officially yours until July and will be needed next year. • Concert Attire as per our Guidelines (all black) • Other clothing (as per school dress code) • YOUR HEALTH: Eat Healthy and Stay Hydrated • Your Personal Conduct and Behavior. • Mrs. Gibbons and Mrs. Sterner will be on duty all night. GO TO BED AND GET REST.
Student Safety and Group Contact Information • We will follow the school emergency protocol if anything serious happens. The numbers for the main office are listed. Parents, please take pics/write them down. The trip packets go to Florida with the kids. • Parents, you have my cell # in the packet. If an emergency arises at home, PLEASE CONTACT ME FIRST. Do not call your child until we have spoken so I can help the situation. • Students, please be smart on the information you relay home. • Students, please be smart on what you post on social media!!! Once it’s there, it’s there forever! Remember, you are in school and ambassadors of Lake Shore 24hrs a day.
Checklist • Please refer to the packet for reminder items • $$ - know what YOU need • Students, DO NOT leave your car here. You must be dropped off Wednesday morning. • ID!!!! • What bus are you on? • What Educational Workshop are you in? • What do you need to pack in your suitcase? What should be kept in your carry on bag? • Do you have the proper Concert Attire? • Student Behavior Agreement MUST be turned in before you leave. • Medication Form Deadline is Wednesday, March 27th QUESTIONS????
ON TIME is LATE EARLY is ON TIME and LATE is UNACCEPTIBLE
Before we conclude our evening, please do the following;1. To go on the tour you MUST sign the behavior agreement – turn it into your chaperone.2. Medication Form questions directed to Ms. Nichols.3. Please communicate to your chaperone anything else we should know about your son/daughter.
Take a few more minutes to chat as a group with your chaperone THANK YOU! PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!