1. Teton Science School Winter 2018
Sunday, Feb. 18– Friday, Feb. 23

2. Nuts-N-Bolts…
Attendance at BHMS is required to be a part of the TSS field trip
We try to keep the number of students attending the trip to around 30 for bus safety and packing space. If numbers exceed 30, we may look at the following things to determine attendance: volunteerism/$ raised prior to trip, health issues that might limit participation, paperwork submitted on time, behavior in good standing.
Students represent themselves, their families and BHMS on this trip. Students that have difficulty with behavior prior to the trip, may have money refunded and be asked not to attend the trip.

3. Field Activities

4. Wildlife

5. Topics we covered last year…
Snow science & avalanches
Glaciers and geology
Animal adaptations and tracking
In depth look at species of animals from the Murie collection and activities related to our evolution unit
Elk sleigh ride with emphasis on adaptations of animals in relation to our evolution unit
Snowshoeing and x-c skiing
Research day

6. Field Gear Snow boots (No Uggs for the field!)
Wool or synthetic socks – 1 per day
Coat – waterproof, windproof outer layer
Snowpants or bibs – waterproof, windproof outer layer
Fleece jacket or vest – layer 2
Long underwear top & bottom – core layer
Warm hat & 2 pairs waterproof gloves or mittens
Hand/Toe Warmers
Sunglasses/goggles
Day pack 2 Water bottles
Camera Sunscreen/Chapstick
Pencils & paper

7. Additional Gear & Items
Sleeping bag and pillow (separate small blanket allowed on bus)
Indoor shoes (slippers/flip flops/etc)
Travel shoes (tennis shoes or hiking boots to use on trip and between buildings in the evening)
Towel and bathroom supplies
Changes of clothes to wear when not in the field
Camera *Movies on bus *Book to read on the drive
iPod/DS/etc to use on bus only – Phones will be collected when we leave for the trip and will not be used on the bus for music, pictures, or other purposes. *Devices will be charged for the ride home if you bring a charger
Medications for the week
Spending money for gift shop or other stops

8. Additional Info Location –Kelley campus Cost - $520.83
Fund raising (ideas)
Sales of Chromebook cases, mice, and earbuds
Concessions (proceeds from MS concessions will be divided among students going on trip in Jan)-money also goes to scholarships, equipment (cameras), supplies for trip and sleigh ride fees
Clean up after bball games (MS gym) $40/hr
Butter Braid Sales (Oct)
Partial Scholarships available, but student needs to work to earn money prior to awarding scholarships-please see Mrs Melin for info after the meeting

9. Travel Letter with phone and other info prior to leave date
No shorts or flip flops on the bus trip!
Preparation
Deposit/first payment-$100 by Nov 9 (see me if that won’t work)
Forms: Trip Commitment, Risk, Medical, Behavioral
Gather Clothing-don’t forget a towel!
Chaperones
Trip Coordinator
Tina Melin
Group Chaperones-must be willing to take an active role!
Will be selecting 2-3 additional chaperones as determined by the number and gender of students going on the trip
Additional chaperones will be notified in Dec and will need to complete a fingerprint screening before being allowed to go