September 26th - all forms and money due
return forms to Ms. Marks, please
last update
September 11, 2008
The PCDS 8th grade trip is almost here. The following pages should cover everything
you need to know about our trip to Catalina Environmental Leadership Program.
Please return
all forms and money directly to Sheila Marks. Please let
Betsy Youngman, trip coordinator or Sheila Marks, eighth grade team leader,
know
about any
dietary
restrictions or medical concerns as soon as possible.
*All students are expected
to participate in this unique educational opportunity.
*Important parent information meeting Wednesday, September 12th, 2008 - 7:50
- 8:30 am room 236.
Thank you for you support, we are looking forward to our 15th wonderful trip
to Catalina island.
Note: All important notices and updated information will be posted on the 8th grade announcements page. Barring technical issues, updates will take place between 5 and 9 pm, daily. Once on the island we will not be able make phone calls. Our trip cell phone is for use at the airport only. Any emergency messages should be relayed through the Middle School Office, Jackie Lee or Andy Surber, they will call the camp voicemail paging system. Thank - you, and have a wonderful week!
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Itinerary and Important Dates in a Nutshell
| September 26th - all forms and money due |
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| Complete and return to Sheila Marks before Sept 26th
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You have recieved a paper copy in your parent packet |
| Monday, October 13th -departure |
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Travel to CELP
Meet at Sky Harbor airport (terminal 4) no later than 4:30 am. A chaperone
will be stationed at the South departure level entrance to
meet you beginning at 4:15 am.
He / She will have a cell phone, please call if you are going to be late.
The number to call is 602-448 -0309 this will reach Mrs. Youngman at
the airport.
Our Southwest Flight #1291 departs at 6:00 am
We are on a tight schedule, students who miss the plane will be left
in Phoenix.
Please follow the packing list carefully. Do pack a small
breakfast snack for the first day. Please do not allow your
child to bring gum, candy, electronics, or cell phones or just too
much stuff. They will be carrying their own bags during all transfers. Heavy
bags are not fun.
Include all medication and medical instructions in the carry-on knapsack,
advisors will collect this from the students while we are waiting at the gate.
Remember to check that your student's carry-on bag will meet the new
security restrictions.
Also: include
a QUALITY water bottle. We will be hiking while at CELP.
Students should bring a small (no more than 30-60 dollars) amount of money
for snacks and souvenirs at the camp store and for dinner at LA on the trip
home.
| Friday, October 17th - return |
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Return to Phoenix
Depart camp at 12:30 pm.
Catalina Express Boat returns to San Pedro
Depart LAX for Phoenix on
Southwest flight #838 departs 5:50
arrive Phoenix 7:10 pm
Please meet us at the security checkpoint, just beyond
the gate and check out with your child's adviser before
going home. Again, please call if you are delayed. Students may
only leave with other students if we have written instructions from you that
this is your wish. Please help us with this confusing scene in the airport,
by being prompt and following these instructions.
We are looking forward to an exciting and educational travel adventure. If
you have any questions or concerns please stop by room 236
before or after school
or call Betsy Youngman at 602-955-8200 ext. 2207 or Sheila Marks x2307.
Thank you for giving us this opportunity to travel with your young person,
Sincerely,
the 8th grade advisors
