Dear Parents of Ninth Graders and Ninth
Graders:
We want to give you some specifics about our
upcoming California by Rail class trip. As you know, we depart next
Sunday, April 29.
The departure is an early one. We encourage you to
make carpool arrangements this week to minimize the number of
families needing to trek to the train stations.
In regard to questions
about what to bring, we have compiled the
following advice:
Pack lightly in easy-to-carry bags, or a bag on
wheels. We must carry our own bags a number of blocks, a number of
times. There is no need for anything dressier than school clothes,
neither is there need for anything less dressy.
We are representing our
school; so please wear nice jeans; khakis;
shirts without logos or spaghetti straps; close-toed, comfortable
walking shoes; and be prepared for Bay Area weather with layers for
warmth, maybe a vest and a waterproof shell, or something equivalent.
There is no need for a different outfit each day; you may
"recycle".
In addition to the clothes detailed above,
please bring the
following:
- Fill-the-well book, pen, colored pencils if
you wish
- Book(s) and or magazine(s) to read
- Student identification with name and
picture
- Watch
- Day pack for all-day excursions away from the
hotel
- Personal medications including your own choice
of pain reliever
- Spending money for 2+ breakfasts, 6 lunches,
and 3 dinners
- Our hotels are located near coffee shops,
delis, and small groceries, so students may easily purchase
inexpensive breakfasts and snacks; the inn in Oakland offers a
complimentary continental breakfast.
- We will always be located near choices for
lunch; students may want to bring a sack breakfast, lunch, and
dinner for Sunday on the train, or they may purchase food from the
snack bar or dining car on the train.
- We will eat two group dinners together that
are paid for already.
You may bring the following if you
wish:
- Bathing suit (pools at both
hotels)
- Activities for the train: CD player with
earphones (no speakers), cards, Game Boys, etc.
- Travel alarm clock
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat (strongly
encouraged!)
- Light, inexpensive camera
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