Transcript Grand Teton Preparation Meeting

Trip Dates
Trip 1:
May 30-June 6
Trip 2: June 6 – June 13
Trip 3:
June 13 – June 20
Advanced Yellowstone: June 6-13
Chaperones Trip 1
Mike Szydlowski
Anne Kome
Keith Wright
Seth Willenberg
Mandi Coe
Amy Duncan
Chris Minnix
Dan Reiss
Rebecca Ochoa
Dean Klempke
Beth Newton
Seth Trotter
Kyle Reznicek
Kelly Turnbough
Matt Wightman
Robin Shaon-Moore
Caitlin Cunningham
Betsy Blake
Erica Borsherding
Tonya Henry
Chaperones Trip 2
Jen Szydlowski
John Nies
Michelle Schnake
Lisa Schenker
Sheila Schmidt
John Reid
Tara Frearson
Julie Alexander
Tony White
Megan Kinkade
Nancy Shikles
Joan Jouriles
Krista Baker
Jordan Rocket
Chaperones Advanced
Yellowstone
Mike Szydlowski
Anne Kome
Noelle Gilzow
Dean Klempke
Meera Sood
Beth Newton
Rex Beltz
Kory Kaufman
Robin Shaon-Moore
Chaperones Trip 3
Mike Szydlowski
Jen Szydlowski
Brent Wade
Doug Boyer
Travis Gabel
Ed Schumacher
Stephanie Coleman
Ali Schupp
Misha Franks
Anne Kome
Ragan Webb
Adam Pettis
Shelly Fair
Jennifer Visali
Erin Thompson
Cassidy Urie
Kyle Popa
Krista Baker
Behind the Scene Heroes
Science Secretaries: Ann Fieser & Haley Roy
While Traveling…
• You MAY bring headphones and electronics. (We are not
responsible and chaperones will collect upon arrival.)
• Meals are paid for….except 1st dinner (bring)
• Movies on board PG 13 or below
• Pillow, blanket, music, snacks, etc.
• Snacks for bus
• Bathroom on board –use when you must.
What NOT to bring…
• Anything not allowed by school rules.
– Except items discussed or waived in this presentation.
• Snacks at T.S.S. (animals). (NO GUM)
• Pocket knives, mace, bear sprays, perfumes, hair driers,
curling irons, skirts, etc.
– Each field group leader carries bear spray
Cell Phone Policy
• You may bring cell phones on the bus at
your parent’s discretion.
– We can not be responsible for the phones
– No cell phone calls should be made after
departure…but you may text.
– We have the right to take away the phone for
any reason…mostly including disruptive
texts/calls, bullying texts/calls, or any other
reason.
Cell Phone Policy at TSS
• No electronics of any kind (except digital
cameras) are allowed once we get to
Teton Science School.
• This rule includes even if you are “only
using it for a camera”
• If found at TSS, it will be taken and not
returned until back in Columbia.
What to bring…
• Camera
• Items to make travel
enjoyable (for you and
chaperones).
• Books/appropriate
magazines/cards/games
• Some reasonable money
for gifts or snacks.
Clothing to bring…
This can make your trip good or bad
• Tennis shoes 2 pairs
• Hiking boots (?)
• Warm socks
(Socks should cover
ankles while on hikes)
• Warm jacket
• Rain jacket
(Pants if it is really
raining)
• Baseball cap
• Gloves
• Pants & Shorts
• Sheets
• Sleeping bag
• Pillow
• Twin size fitted sheet &
pillow case
• Towel, washcloth, comb,
toothbrush, soap, etc.
• Pencils
• Sunscreen & chapstick
• Sunglasses
• 1 Water Bottle 1 Liter and
screw top
• Sandals for inside
Note About Bedding
• Each student will receive a bed with a nonporous mattress. By health code, you are
required to bring the following:
– Twin or full sized fitted sheet
– Pillow case (even if brining own pillow)
• For comfort, please bring the following:
– Blanket or sleeping bag
– Pillow for bus
– Small blanket for bus if desired
Other Comments…
• Label your clothing – it is clear that some didn’t pack
themselves and don’t know what clothes they own. 
• E-mail if you have a question, need help, or need
reassuring! (It may be an evening or early morning
response.)
• TSS will supply a backpack so no need to buy one or
break in a new one, a small pack for bus is useful
though.
Home Contact
• Students generally will not call home during the trip.
• We are going to limit calls home to emergencies only.
– Causes additional home sick issues
– Long lines for phone during free time
• It is coordinator’s intent to send home news from the trip
every day. Our newsletters often come in late at night.
• Students may mail letters home if they wish.
Our Nightly E-mails
• Will feature news from every field group,
where they went, what they saw, etc.
• If an e-mail does not make it before your
bed time, it doesn't mean the Super
Volcano erupted. Sometimes internet is
slow out there and the nightly e-mails take
quite some time to build.
Daily Pictures
• It is our intention (internet providing) to
upload daily photos from every group.
• These photos can be found on our CPS
Grand Tetons Facebook page.
• If you are not a Facebook fan, consider
becoming one for this week only then
delete.
A Typical Day at Teton Science
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Good Morning: 7:00 a.m.
Breakfast/Clean up 8:00 a.m.
Leave with Field Groups 9:15 a.m.
Lunch in Field
Return From Field 4:00 p.m.
Free Time 4:00-6:00p.m.
Dinner 6:00 p.m.
Evening Program 7:15 p.m.
In Cabins 9:15 p.m.
Good Night: 10:00 p.m.
Assigned Room Example
Field Group Example
Our Field Curriculum
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Fire & Ice Hiking
Wildlife Tracking Hiking
Challenge Hiking
Canoeing…100 degree rule
Yellowstone Day
Yellowstone Day
6:15 Breakfast and pack lunches
7:15 Depart on our original buses.
This day is run by the CPS Science Staff
Students will ride the charter bus 2 hours up
to Yellowstone and will spend the day in
Yellowstone until 5:30 p.m. then 2 hours
back.
Yellowstone Tour
• Canyon Area
– Brink of the Lower Falls
– Lookout Point and Trail
• Scenic Drive of southern loop
• Old Faithful Area
– Geyser Basin
– Old Faithful Inn
– Old Faithful
Lookout Point & Trail
Brink of the Lower Falls
Old Faithful Area
Old Faithful Inn
Old Faithful Visitor Center
Gift Shop/Snack Alert!
• We will allow students a little bit of time for
gift shopping at the Old Faithful location.
• We will allow them to purchase snacks
also.
• We will provide snacks on this day
too…dinner will be late today…8:00 p.m.
Medicines
• There will be a medicine check in station
on departure days.
• EACH medicine needs a form filled out.
We have those here tonight so you can
save time on departure day.
More Medicine
• On your health form you had the
opportunity for us to administer certain
over the counter medicines.
• All prescription medication should remain
in prescription bottles but please remove
excess pills.
Even More Medicine
• Prescription medication is to be turned in
and administered by staff.
– Exception: Inhalers are to be kept in hiking
back pack
– Exception: Epi pens should be carried with
group.
• Please review medicine times with your
child.
Departure Day Parking
• Buses will be in front along with about 50
cars. All other cars will be in the back.
• You may go in the back doors and use the
elevators or stairs.
• Check in will be upstairs.
$5 Donation
• On Departure day we are requesting a $5
donation for us to buy gifts for the Teton
Science School staff.
• It is a tough place to live and they have to
share housing to afford it. They always
are very excited with our gifts…mostly
food treats.
Most Important Information…
• Allow yourself to learn new things.
• Always be respectful.
• Always be appreciative…few students ever get
this opportunity.
• Prepare to be tired…you have all summer to
relax.
OUR PROMISE
Every student and adult will be treated with
respect so that every single person leaves
here with an amazing experience.
BE NICE!
Enough Already….Let’s Go!
DEPARTURE
Arrive at Central Office 3:00 p.m.
1818 Worley St.
Saturday May 30st , June 6th or 13th
ARRIVAL back to Columbia
10:00 a.m.
(+ or – 2 hours)
Saturday June 6th, 13th or 20st
Departure Day Procedures
• Anybody not on central office property by
3:30 may be considered a no-show.
Don’t miss your bus!
• Departure is 4:00 p.m. Mike may choose
to roll buses anytime after 3:30 if staff is
ready. Make sure you arrive before that
time.
Packing
• One bag/suitcase for under the bus (not
accessible)
• One small bag, pillow, blanket for on bus
with all leisure items, snacks, etc. Bring
jacket on bus as it will get much cooler as
we travel to Wyoming.
• Don’t forget to bring your sack dinner.
TETON SHIRT DAY
IS FRIDAY!
Other Questions/Comments?