We had a meeting with the kids during 7th period band this past Friday. We discussed some last minute announcements, rules, and gave out t-shirts. Here is what we discussed:
Chaperone List/Groups
The chaperones have been assigned a group of 4 kids according to the rooming list. The kids do not have to stay in these groups of 4 throughout the day. They are allowed to hang out with whomever they would like within our group, but are not allowed to go anywhere by themselves! They have been instructed if their parent is going to Disney, but NOT as an official chaperone, they must let their assigned chaperone know they will be hanging out with their parents/family. Chaperones will be responsible for checking on their 4 assigned kids throughout the day and at roll call. It is also the responsibility of the student to let their chaperone know when they are changing parks and going to another location.
Dress Code
I received final word yesterday from administration that girls may wear two-piece bathing suits, as long as they are modest (no string bikinis). However, the staff and chaperones reserve the right to ask a girl to change or put on a t-shirt over their swimsuit.
What to Bring
Concert Band:
Make sure you have your marching uniform along with black socks and black shoes. You will NOT need your hat or gloves.
Jazz Band:
Make sure you have your vest, bow tie, dark pants, black socks and black shoes.
Instrument:
Please do not forget your instrument!
Clothes:
You will not need any dressy clothes, just shorts, etc. that you will wear in the parks.
Sunscreen:
Please don't forget to bring sunscreen---and wear it!!!
The weather report for next week in Orlando is as follows...
Wednesday
Mostly sunny with a high of 84
Evening lows 66
20% chance of rain
Thursday
Partly cloudy with a high of 85
Evening lows 67
20% chance of rain
Friday
Mostly sunny with a high of 84
Evening lows 66
20% chance of rain
Saturday
Mostly sunny with a high of 89
Evening lows 62
0% chance of rain
Optional:
Some have asked about bringing sleeping bags and pillows. If you do not want to sleep in the same beds, you are allowed to bring sleeping bags and your own pillows. We should have room to store these items in the bus luggage compartments.
Tickets
Each student will be responsible for keeping up with their 3-day park hopper ticket. Please be careful to keep it in a safe place! All tracking numbers on the back of the tickets have been recorded. If you have a problem with your ticket at any point in the trip, please let me know immediately! Tickets and dining cards will be distributed as soon as we check into the hotel.
Dining Cards
Each student will receive one dining card worth $20. This is to cover two meals. It is up to you which meals you would like to use it for (lunch or dinner). The dining cards may NOT be used at the hotel, McDonalds or the Rainforest Cafe. They may be used at any Disney property that accepts credit cards. They may not be used for souvenirs and will not be accepted at any souvenir shop.
Meals
3 breakfasts meals are included
1 dinner meal is included
2 meals on your dining card
Festival T-Shirt
Festival t-shirts were distributed on Friday. They were very tightly shrink-wrapped and require washing. They are 100% pre-shrunk cotton. Dry at your discretion. T-shirts are to be worn Saturday--this way our group will look uniform at the awards ceremony.
Please review the list of rules and regulations you received in the mail last week. If you have any questions or problems, please don't hesitate to contact me at traceykirksey@knology.net
We are looking forward to a great trip!
