Sojourn to the Cradle of Texas Liberty February 28 – March 1, 2013

arrival and preparation You can start arriving at 6:00 AM, but by 6:15 at the latest. Buses will leave at 6:30!!! Go to the commons immediately. You may not have access to lockers in the morning. Take your materials home Wednesday night so that you can have them in the morning. Know your group number and what bus you are riding. Sit with your group in the commons. Wear your red Magnetix GTA t-shirt. Bring your 6th grade purple shirt OR another purple shirt for the second day. white text = common field experience knowledge

medication ALL MEDICATION, especially prescription medicine, needs to be in the original bottle. On Thursday morning, wait for Mrs. Velazquez to call for students with medication. She will fill out a spreadsheet with your name, medicine and dosage.

what to bring ONE carry-on size or smaller luggage A completely disposable sack lunch (Thursday) $15-$20 for Thursday dinner and Friday lunch Healthy snacks and water for in case you get hungry at night (NO VISITS TO SNACK MACHINES AT NIGHT!) The notebook with your assignments and SEVERAL writing utensils Camera, if you have one (optional) money for the Mercado NO LAPTOPS!!!!! (tablets and e-readers are fine)

what to bring This carry-on luggage contains everything that was needed for a 10-day trip to Europe. So, YES you CAN fit everything you need in a carry-on! 

what to bring Temperatures will be in the upper 60s on both days. The overnight low for early Friday morning will be in the low 40s. During the boat ride (Thursday night), the low humidity and closeness to water will make it feel much cooler. Bring a light jacket if you get cold easily. Wear/bring comfortable walking shoes. There will be a lot of walking, especially at Natural Bridge Caverns. No sandals or open-toed shoes at the Caverns as grounds are slippery and wet.

Mercado and food court At the Mercado, you may shop if your parents let you, but DO NOT BUY CONFETTI EGGS!! They are messy and cause too many problems. You have a Spanish assignment at the Mercado. Make sure an adult is around to witness your performance. At the food court, you are NOT allowed to wander into the mall. Get your food and eat quickly/efficiently.

at the hotel Stay in your assigned room and do not leave for ANY reason. DO NOT VISIT ANY OTHER ROOMS! Room doors will be taped up at or around 10pm. Broken tape will result in disciplinary action. Contact Mr. Romero (boys) and Ms. Lee (girls) for emergencies. Room numbers and/or other contact info will be available. Cells phones OFF by 10pm. Let your parents know to contact you before then.

Natural Bridge Caverns The tour includes about ¾ mile of walking. The trail is steep and wet—wear comfortable shoes. Do NOT touch the formations, walls and ceilings. No food, gum or drinks in the caverns. Stay on trail and behind the tour guide.

white text = common field experience knowledge misc. instructions Stay in your assigned group. Follow all directions from teachers and chaperones. When you hear “Zero Conversation,” all talking needs to stop. Pay attention to the speaker. Cell phones are permitted only to be used as cameras. Other electronic devices are not to be out at the tour sites. Cameras are highly encouraged. Photos are necessary for the assignment. white text = common field experience knowledge

return We will return to QVMS between 8:00 and 8:15pm. Make sure your parents know to pick you up!! There will be NO BUILDING ACCESS when we return! That means you will not be able to get to your lockers. Make sure you have everything you need with you on the trip.