1. Grade 9 Trip Wednesday, June 1 st – Saturday, June 4 th

2. We start early… Please arrive at the airport by 6:45! Find your Team Leader to receive your ticket and baggage tag. Give your family a big hug, tell them you’ll be good and let’s go!

3. Going through security… Everyone will go through security with their Team Leader. When going through security at the airport, some items are not allowed in carry on baggage.

4. Going through security… Place your carry-on (book bag), jacket, hat and any metal (jewelry, belt, change) in the tray. Have your boarding pass & ID ready. Security may ask you questions about your destination, what is in your carry-on and may require you to be “checked”.

5. How to pack your suitcase… Ensure that your suitcase does not exceed the weight restrictions. (24Kg or 50lbs) Put a ribbon or something easily identifiable on your suitcase. This will make it easier to find when we arrive.

6. On the plane… Find your assigned seat and place any carry-on baggage in the overhead compartment. The flight is approximately 2 hours Refreshments will be provided during the flight All electronics are to be turned off until otherwise indicated by the flight staff.

7. Arriving in Toronto… ~ Students will move to the baggage area as a group to collect their suitcase. ~ When everyone is done, groups will be taken to the busses and suitcases will be placed underneath until we arrive at the hotel. ~ Students will give their ID’s to their Team Leader to be locked up until the end of the trip.

8. Hallways, foyer, elevators and stairwells  Keep noise to a minimum Key Cards  Don’t lose it! Breakfast  When it’s time for the most yummy breakfast ever, please arrive on time. Everyone will be seated. Breakfast is buffet. Please no PJ’s and wear your shoes!

9. Showers… Pool… Do the math… 4 students + 1 bathroom! It is recommended that a “shower schedule” is made to make getting ready each day more efficient. If there is time, everyone may have the opportunity to go swimming at the hotel. It is an indoor/outdoor pool and quite large. Bring a bathing suit & flip flops!

10. Security… “Open Door” Policy… Each night, a security guard will be placed on each floor from 10:00PM to 6:00AM. If there is an issue, the security guard will notify a chaperone. Boys and girls will be on separate floors. If students are socializing, all doors are to remain open.

11. Students are expected to remain seated while others are eating and keep noise and wandering to a minimum as to not disturb other patrons in the restaurant. Hats are not to be worn in any restaurant and cell phones are to be put on silent.

14. ~ Comfortable shoes (sneakers & sandals) ~ Jacket (for cool & wet weather) ~ pants & shorts ~ t-shirts and a sweater ~ hat, sunglasses & sunscreen ~ bathing suit (if we get to go to the pool) ~ P.J.’s

15. ~ If any medication indicated on the form has changed, please notify us immediately. ~ Students are responsible for keeping their medications, but Team Leaders will be aware of all medical concerns and can be helpful in giving students “reminders”. If your son/daughter has any food allergies or sensitivities, that were not indicated on the forms, please notify us immediately. Please be “Scent Aware” as we have students and Team Leaders with sensitivities.

17. Do you know about the 4 B’s? NO boobs NO belly NO booty NO bad words We encourage all students to wear appropriate clothing for all activities they will participate in.

18. Students are responsible for their technology. Technology is to be used appropriately at all times. Pictures posted on Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat must have permission of those in the photographs.

19. Independent Meals: ~ 2 lunches & 2 dinners ~ approximately $10 - $15 per meal Spending Money: ~ snacks & shopping

20. Students will have the cell phone number of each coordinator in case of an emergency. Most often, each Team Leaders and their teams will share their cell phone numbers in case of any questions or concerns. It goes without saying that all phone numbers are confidential and to be used appropriately.

21. Our main concern is students safety and that everyone has a wonderful time. The same expectations are in place on the trip as expected at school.  Appropriate use of language.  Appropriate clothing choices.  No illegal activities  Be respectful

22. Behavior… All yours Mr. Abidi!