ROVing the Gulf Nov 7-9, 2022

**09/22/2022 Update**

ALMOST! We are ALMOST ready to release the field trip packet to students and begin the sign ups.

The approvals at the district level and the final stop is through TA Admin to sign off on the field trip packet students will receive! We are so close!

Once final approval is given, there are 35 slots to fill! The first 35 slots that fill up are the students who get to attend (pending any grade/discipline requirements). Payments can be made online through the OSP website (link here) once the final approvals are given!

Stay tuned!

-Mrs Sansbury

Reminders:

Do not bring:

Energy drinks
Video game systems (no tvs in the rooms!)
Chromebooks (no wifi)
Excessive cash (if you do bring some, we recommend less than $30 for souvenirs)
Bathing suit… we are not swimming

Bring:

Prescription medication (must have paperwork on file with Mrs Sansbury with doctor’s authorization)
Sleeping bag and pillow
Toiletries (soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush)
3 pairs of shoes
- Flip flops/sandals you can wear in the shower or on the sand
- Closed toe and closed heel shoes (no crocs) for the boat
- Old shoes (must have laces) for marsh trip
Old pants/shorts for marsh trip
Plastic grocery bag for wet/muddy marsh clothes
Phone (and charger)
Refillable water bottle (put your name on it!)
Jacket, it may rain
Small bills for vending machine snacks (optional!)
Card games/small board games okay!
Anything else listed on the Recommended Packing List
A GREAT attitude!

Drop Off Reminders:

Parents must sign their child in on the sign in sheet (with Mr Sansbury)
Prescription medication students need to arrive at TA Bus loop at 12:00pm
Non medication students need to arrive at TA Bus loop at 12:30pm
Mr Sansbury and Mr Pappas will load items onto the bus
Bus leaves at 1:00pm
Parents will be notified of our arrival to DISL by their students (we encourage parents to turn on location services!)

Bus Reminders:

Sit in assigned seats once your items are loaded and you have kissed your parents goodbye!
No items or students are to be in the aisle of the bus
Once items are on the bus, students will not be able to access them (bring a small “carry on” for the ride over!)

DISL Reminders:

If you make a mess, YOU clean it up!
Leave every area cleaner than you found it!
Students will be required to clean their rooms prior to check out

Return Reminders:

Arrival at TA is dependent upon our departure from DISL
Students are encouraged to share their location on the return journey
~7:00pm at the TA bus loop on Wednesday
All student items will be placed on the sidewalk
Students will help clean out the bus before they are dismissed
Parents must sign the sign out sheet before students are dismissed
Students do not have an excused absence once we return to campus

Grades:

By attending this trip you are accepting full responsibility for your student’s grades. Several students (at this time) have not fulfilled their obligations to raise their grades. Although we will have time carved out to work on current school work in the computer labs at DISL, this is NOT enough time to “catch up” on work that was due prior to the trip. Please keep in mind that Quarter 1 ends on Oct 7. It is an unreasonable burden to expect teachers to grade and enter a full quarter’s worth of work on the last day of the grading period. Every effort needs to be made by your student to turn work in on time or as soon as possible. The last day to submit any work will be about a week prior to the trip and your student will not be given any extension due to this trip. Please communicate with your child’s teachers if there are any concerns.

On a personal note, the week before the grading period ends is typically the most stressful time for many teachers. This quarter is slipping by quickly and your student has been made aware of all due dates. Please help us by helping your child stay on track!

Students will not be allowed to attend with a D or F in a core class!

Medications:

If your student takes ANY medication, you must have a physician complete this form to be in compliance with BDS field trip policies!

Packing list