Transcript Intermediate Trip - St. Catherine Catholic Elementary

Intermediate Trip
June 4,5 and 6 2013
Niagara Falls
Supervisors
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Sheila Piggott
Christine Brodie
Nora Seeley
Alan Morin
Laura DeSouza
Mrs. Heffernan
Mrs. Mosberger
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Michael DeMaeyer
Mary Maybee
Mrs. Franz
Mrs. Coe
Mr. Draper
Mr. Hotner
Getting Ready to Leave
Bring the bags you need.
School staff and
parents will check
bags at school.
All medications will be given to
Sheila Piggott
Gaming systems,
laptops etc. are
welcome on the
trip. Students
need to be 14 to
watch 14A movies
Student Information
Sheet must be
completed by all
students. The
information will be
held by Sheila
Piggott and the
student’s adult
supervisor.
Student Safety
• Each student will
receive an ID card on a
lanyard
• The ID card will have
Principal’s cell number
and school phone
number
• Students will wear the
lanyard at all times
The Bus and Adult Supervision
Students will arrange themselves
into three groups. These groups
become the groups for each
bus. Staff are then assigned
to students groups and buses.
Day 1 - June 4, 2013
7:40 am
8:00 am
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
10:00 pm
Suitcase check in St Catherine School
Buses Depart St Catherine
Picnic lunch at The Shaw Festival
Lady Windermere’s Fan
Followed by a talk with the actors
Check into Great Wolf Lodge
(get bracelet and unpack)
Supper at Great Wolf Lodge (Buffet
included in the price of the excursion)
followed by time in the water park at Great Wolf
Lodge
Good Night!! (for your child’s safety, there will be paid
security)
Day 2 – June 5, 2013
9:00 am
Rise and Shine! Breakfast at Great Wolf
Lodge (Buffet included in the price of the
excursion)
10:00-3:30pm Niagara Parks guided tours of:
Laura Secord’s House
Journey Behind the Falls
Niagara’s Fury
Mackenzie’s Printery
Beck Generating Station / Butterfly
Conservatory
5:00 pm
Return to Great Wolf Lodge
dinner (included in the excursion )and time in the
water park until close
10:00 pm
Good Night!!! (for your child’s safety, paid security
will be present)
Day 3 – June 6, 2013
8:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
3:00 pm
6:00 pm
Rise and Shine, Pack up all belongings
Breakfast at Great Wolf Lodge (Buffet
included in the price of the excursion)
Marineland – each child receives a food voucher for
lunch
Depart Marineland
Arrive at St Catherine. Welcome Home!
Hotdog platter
Hamburger or cheeseburger platter
Chicken finger platter
All platters served with choice of golden French
fries or garden salad with your choice of salad
dressing.
Four students to a room
Each room has a TV and a microwave (no
microwave popcorn)
Doors are open until 10 pm
Lifeguards are at the pool
Staff will be roaming
Night Supervision
• At 10 pm Students will be sent to rooms
• Students will be reminded of appropriate
behaviour in rooms
• Students will be reminded of what to do if
someone is sick, hurt or upset
• The door frames are taped
• A person is paid by the school to supervise our
rooms and to wake staff if there are any
concerns
Can I contact my child while he/she is on the trip?
Yes.
Can my child bring their phone?
Yes. Students can bring their phones to communicate with
you, take pictures, listen to music, play games etc. All
students and parents will also have Mrs. Piggott’s cell
number. This will ensure that at any time, day or night
parents and students can access Mrs. Piggott.
Can I contact school staff on the trip?
Yes. Mrs. Piggott’s cell number is 705-772-6892. Students
will also receive this number so that any student can get a
hold of Mrs. Piggott at any time. Students will receive this
number in writing. They will also be encouraged to put
this number directly into their cell phones.
How much money should my child bring?
Children will need no additional money unless they
would like spending money. Parents and children
should discuss appropriate use of spending money
prior to the trip.
Will staff hold onto my child’s money?
No
What will happen if my child gets sick?
Unless an emergency, parents will be contacted immediately if a
child is ill. If a child has a minor ailment i.e. headache or
stomach, the child’s information sheet will be checked for
allergies and an over the counter remedy such as Tylenol or
Gravol will be offered. If a child seems quite ill or has an
accident, parents will be consulted as soon as student safety is
ensured.
Does my child need his/her health card?
No. We have collected your child’s health number on the
student information sheet.
Can my child keep their medication themselves?
No. All medications need to be outlined on the child’s information
sheet. Mrs. Piggott will hold all medications for children.
Parents are asked to please label all containers with the child’s
name.
How will my child’s roommates be chosen?
Each child will articulate 3 people that they would like to room with. Staff
will ensure that all students room with at least one of their three choices.
What if my child gets homesick?
We will call you and set a plan to determine how to make the rest of the
trip a success.
What if my child can no longer stay in the same room as his/her
roommates?
Having an enjoyable trip is important to everyone. Once we know about an
issue we will work with the students to come to a suitable solution for
everyone. Your child will always be asked if they would like to call home
and share what has happened.
What should my child do if they are upset?
Students should speak to an adult on the trip immediately. This can be
done in person or by phone. If your child calls you upset, immediately
contact Mrs. Piggott.
Can my child charge items to their room?
No. The school will block additional room charges from being made.
If a child needs to contact home, but does not have a cell phone, a
staff phone will be used.
Can my child bring extra food?
Yes. Please be aware of what your child is bringing.
Is there any food my child should not bring?
Students will not be allowed energy drinks. Great Wolf Lodge does
not allow microwave popcorn.
What kind of movies / games can my child bring with him/her?
We will view G and PG rated movies on the bus. Students may bring
personal gaming devices. If your child is in a room of 14 year old
students, they can watch movies and play games rated 14A. It
would be greatly appreciated if parents would check your child’s
media choices before arriving at the school.
What is the dress code for the trip?
The dress code on the trip is the same as at school. 2 finger width
straps on shirts. Skirts and shorts are to the child’s wrist.
Appropriate logos on clothing. No midriffs. A complete school
dress code is outlined in the school agenda.
Can my child wear a bikini?
Yes. Please remember that children will be actively playing in their
bathing suits.
How will discipline be handled on the trip?
Typical school behaviours will be expected on the trip. Many issues
will be solved by talking with the students and reminding them of
expectations. Contact home and the possibility of ending the trip
early for a child will only for the most extreme behaviours that
would result in suspension from school (i.e. threats, fighting, drug
and/or alcohol intake etc.) Student bags and rooms may be
checked by school staff at any time.
Are there water bottles in the room that is children
drink they will be charged money for?
No
When will the water park close?
The water park closes at 8pm
Are there any students with peanut allergies on the
trip?
Yes. No peanut products please!