1. QUEBEC TRIP January , 2018
Mme Hrcak

2. Please make sure you have done the following:
Check in for attendance
Verify your and phone numbers. Please write in any necessary additions/revisions.
Pick up a packet

3. YOUR CHAPERONES
Mr. Bischof
Miss Buck
Mrs. Timmel
Mr. Herman
Mr. Dolce
Mrs. Hrcak

4. 40 students
23 girls 17 boys
6 adults
1 guide
1 bus driver

5. If you are late, we will call!
5:45 AM January 12th
1 suitcase (each student must be able to carry his/her own)
1 back pack/ carry on
Electronics are OK on the bus-so are snacks.
Mid-morning stop for breakfast at McDonalds
Lunch stop west of Montreal
If you are late, we will call!

6. By December 15th Permission slip/OTC form Travel authorization form
IMPORTANT DEADLINE!!
By December 15th
Permission slip/OTC form
Travel authorization form
SCHOOL ID on lanyard
IDENTIFICATION

7. Be sure to send in the original and 1 copy.
Accepted forms of ID
Original birth certificate / Certified copy with raised seal
Passport / Passport card
Nexus card
Enhanced license
Be sure to send in the original and 1 copy.

8. Day of Departure
Luggage tags should be attached to suitcase and carry on
Eat breakfast and pack a snack
Arrive at the Middle School front loop by 5:45 am
Check in with chaperone
Parent drops off medicine with chaperone
Suitcase goes under the bus

9. Arrive home about 8:00 PM on Monday January 15 at OPMS front circle
Arrive home about 8:00 PM on Monday January 15 at OPMS front circle. The bus trip is 10 hours!

10. Tips for packing
Watch the Weather Channel or check the internet for a weather forecast for the days of the trip.
Plan to dress accordingly!
Bring on the snow!!

11. WHAT SHOULD I PACK? Heavy waterproof coat Snow pants (rain pants)
Waterproof mittens-2 or 3 pair
Thermal underwear-2
Thermal socks-2 or 3
Hat-2
Scarf
Ear muffs
Umbrella
Rain poncho
Hair dryer?

12. NO blue jeans, sweats or hoodies while touring!
WHAT ELSE SHOULD I PACK?
2 pairs of comfortable boots
for walking, sledding, snowshoeing and dog sledding
not UGGS
shoes/ sneakers for hotel
NO heels
4 comfortable outfits plus a couple extra items.
Clothing that can be layered. Corduroys or a fleece lined pant is recommended.
NO blue jeans, sweats or hoodies while touring!
You may wear them on the bus or in the hotel.
One suitcase per traveler!

13. Items for your carry on:
Snacks Camera
Cards Money
Magazines Books
Water/Gatorade Electronics
Ipod Ipad
NO cans/glass bottles.
No power drinks, milk products.
Drinks must have twist down caps.

14. Cell Phone Use Please check your plan for use in Canada.
No phone use on tours!
Absolutely NO photos may be taken in the hotel rooms!

15. How much money is needed?
US money for 1 breakfast (Friday) and 1 dinner (Monday) (about $20)
Canadian money for 4 lunches
(at least $60)
Canadian money for souvenirs. (???)

16. WHAT ABOUT FOOD? Breakfasts & dinners are included.
Dinners are all at sit down restaurants
Encourage your child to be adventurous!
Choice of places for lunch (not included) accompanied by chaperones.
Any vegetarians?

17. At the hôtel  Four (4) to a room. Generally each room has 2 queen beds. Please discuss with your child: 1. Being considerate of others’ sleep 2. Bathroom use (timing issues) 3. Being quiet while in corridors

18. Go to bed!!!!

19. Important dates! November 3rd Final payment due to Travelogs
Wed. Nov. 29th
Required student meeting after school
Fri. Dec. 15th All documentation due 
Tues. Dec. 19th (Snow-date Dec 21st) Required student meeting after school

20. Safety/Expectations
Have a buddy with you at all times. Never be alone!
7 students to 1 chaperone
Security in hotel
Hospital is close by
Wear appropriate attire…..warm clothes too!
Observe school rules
Be courteous and appropriate in your behavior
Only your roommates are allowed in your room.

21. Quebec, here we come!

22. We may see people in period costume, telling about life in Old Québec……………..

23. The Chateau Frontenac towers over the town

24. We will also have a buffet dinner here.
Village des Sports.
This is the winter sports park. Enjoy slides, air tubes, carpets and ice skating. How about snow rafting or go karts?
We will also have a buffet dinner here.

25. A little shopping?

26. Yes, it is taller than Niagara Falls!
We venture up the coast.
Yes, it is taller than Niagara Falls!

27. We will have breakfast at Chez Marie.

28. We will visit many places including the famous Sainte- Anne-de- Beaupré.

29. Have you ever done this before?

31. How about this?

32. For dinner, we’ll go to the sugar shack!
Get your spoons ready to play music!
And everyone dances!

33. Questions? Concerns?