In this presentation Health forms, Prescriptions Packing list Bus ride At Space Academy Communication

Health Forms, Prescriptions One for Space Academy One with current information for the bus ride. ( Sorry, Space Academy cannot share this information with us.) Prescription medications, Vitamins and/or herbal products will be collected and dispensed by nursing staff. During the bus ride the students hold on to their medication and inform us when they are taking medication. Motion sickness

Packing List Lunch for the Bus trip down – Including a water bottle – Label everything. (No gum, snacks, or other types of food or drink – Parents will supply snacks and water for the whole grade – not for individuals) Combination Padlock Dont over pack: pack for 6 days; Bring a suitcase that you can easily carry or roll. Clothes should allow for active movement during training exercises. No sandals are allowed outside of the living quarters. See packing advice online..\Space Academy 2011\Pack11.docx..\Space Academy 2011\Pack11.docx

Please do not bring to Space Academy Cellular phones will be left on the bus Portable music players Hand-held computer game Other expensive items What stays on the bus: All Electronics (electronics must cost less than $130) (DVD players and laptops are not allowed on the trip) Cell phones (are only used to call home from the bus and then remain on the bus – these phones will not be able to be recharged)

Communication Students can call home using calling cards or call collect. All calling cards are welcome. If you need to contact us 1. By . We will check our daily. 2. Leave a message at our hotel for Mrs. Pond or Ms. Lampic 3.For emergencies you can contact us on cell phone nr We can not answer the phone during lectures and presentations. Please leave a message.

Bus ride October 2nd May 1: Drop off: by 4:45 am Departure 5:00am sharp The students will call when we arrive at Space Academy. Cell phones are to be shut off the rest of the time to preserve the battery for the trip back.

Bus ride October Departure after closing ceremony and lunch. Time: about 1:00 pm Arrival SHS Chicago Time : Friday night about 11:30 pm -12:30 am The students call when we are about half an hour away. A phone tree is started at the same time. Do not park in the main parking lot. If you are not picking up your child on Friday, one of the chaperones must have a note with the name and phone number of the person who will have that responsibility. Please be on time.

Communications Students are busy. If you dont hear from them for several days, we can encourage them to call. Home sickness Few get homesick. The staff is very supportive, compassionate and effective helping students.

We will post pictures At Flickr. More information to come from the schools communications department.( contact Diane Fallon)

This is an School Academic Trip All SHS rules apply. Students are being observed for full cooperation with the program and their counselors. Dismissal Any student refusing to follow camp rules and guidelines will be dismissed from the program. Participants dismissed from the program will forfeit their tuition. The student will be sent home before the completion of the tour at the parent's expense.

Shopping For snacks and souvenirs parents have sent about $40 in the past. Space and Rocket center are also using refillable gift cards/ wristbands.

Forms and info These forms and information will be available at the Sacred Heart website under Academics/ 7 th grade/Space Academy The final letter SHS Health update Packing list

Thank you for your support Chaperones Maya Lampic Lexi pond Liz Galligan Betsy Claman