Grand Teton Preparation Meeting

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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

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Chaperones Trip 1
Mike Szydlowski Beth Newton Anne
Kome Seth Trotter Keith Wright Kyle
Reznicek Seth Willenberg Kelly Turnbough Mandi
Coe Matt Wightman Amy Duncan Robin
Shaon-Moore Chris Minnix Caitlin Cunningham Dan
Reiss Betsy Blake Rebecca Ochoa Erica
Borsherding Dean Klempke Tonya Henry
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Chaperones Trip 2
Jen Szydlowski Julie Alexander John Nies Tony
White Michelle Schnake Megan Kinkade Lisa
Schenker Nancy Shikles Sheila Schmidt Joan
Jouriles John Reid Krista Baker Tara
Frearson Jordan Rocket
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Chaperones Advanced Yellowstone
Mike Szydlowski Beth Newton Anne Kome Rex
Beltz Noelle Gilzow Kory Kaufman Dean
Klempke Robin Shaon-Moore Meera Sood
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Chaperones Trip 3
Mike Szydlowski Anne Kome Jen
Szydlowski Ragan Webb Brent Wade Adam
Pettis Doug Boyer Shelly Fair Travis
Gabel Jennifer Visali Ed Schumacher Erin
Thompson Stephanie Coleman Cassidy Urie Ali
Schupp Kyle Popa Misha Franks Krista Baker
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Behind the Scene Heroes

• Science Secretaries Ann Fieser Haley Roy

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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.

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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

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Cell Phone Policy

• You may bring cell phones on the bus at your
  parents discretion.
• We can not be responsible for the phones
• No cell phone calls should be made after
  departurebut you may text.
• We have the right to take away the phone for any
  reasonmostly including disruptive texts/calls,
  bullying texts/calls, or any other reason.

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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.

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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.

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Clothing to bringThis 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

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Note About Bedding

• Each student will receive a bed with a non-porous
  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

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Other Comments

• Label your clothing it is clear that some
  didnt pack themselves and dont 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.

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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 coordinators 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.

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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.

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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.

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A Typical Day at Teton Science

• Good Morning 700 a.m.
• Breakfast/Clean up 800 a.m.
• Leave with Field Groups 915 a.m.
• Lunch in Field
• Return From Field 400 p.m.
• Free Time 400-600p.m.
• Dinner 600 p.m.
• Evening Program 715 p.m.
• In Cabins 915 p.m.
• Good Night 1000 p.m.

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Assigned Room Example
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Field Group Example
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Our Field Curriculum

• Fire Ice Hiking
• Wildlife Tracking Hiking
• Challenge Hiking
• Canoeing100 degree rule
• Yellowstone Day

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Yellowstone Day

• 615 Breakfast and pack lunches
• 715 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 530 p.m. then 2 hours back.

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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

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Lookout Point Trail
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Brink of the Lower Falls
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Old Faithful Area
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Old Faithful Inn
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Old Faithful Visitor Center
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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 toodinner
  will be late today800 p.m.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 giftsmostly food treats.

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Most Important Information

• Allow yourself to learn new things.
• Always be respectful.
• Always be appreciativefew students ever get this
  opportunity.
• Prepare to be tiredyou have all summer to relax.

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OUR PROMISE

• Every student and adult will be treated with
  respect so that every single person leaves here
  with an amazing experience.
• BE NICE!

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Enough Already.Lets Go!

• DEPARTURE
• Arrive at Central Office 300 p.m.
• 1818 Worley St.
• Saturday May 30st , June 6th or 13th
• ARRIVAL back to Columbia
• 1000 a.m.
• ( or 2 hours)
• Saturday June 6th, 13th or 20st

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Departure Day Procedures

• Anybody not on central office property by 330
  may be considered a no-show. Dont miss your
  bus!
• Departure is 400 p.m. Mike may choose to roll
  buses anytime after 330 if staff is ready. Make
  sure you arrive before that time.

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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.
• Dont forget to bring your sack dinner.

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TETON SHIRT DAY IS FRIDAY!
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Other Questions/Comments?