Dear parents and guardians,
The Frank Hurt Dance Teams will be competing at Driven Dance Competition in Kelowna at Rutland Senior Secondary School. The cost to students is $100. This cost covers the bus and the hotel. The school is covering the cost of the competition and the Surrey Dance Teacher’s Association is covering the cost of the hotel for the teachers and the bus driver. Volunteers will not have to pay for their bus or hotel either as they will be supervising students the entire weekend.
There will be a parent meeting to go over all of the overnight field trip rules. This will take place at the Works in Progress Show on April 7, 2010 after the show is completed around 7:30. Please try to be there.
If you allow your son or daughter to attend this dance competition please sign and return the attached form as soon as possible. This way I can get our numbers organized accordingly.
If you have any questions please e-mail me: fhdance@gmail.com
Please check the blog for updates: frankhurtdance.blogspot.com
Happy Dancing,
Paula Johnson
Dance 8-12
Frank Hurt School
Travel Tips, Rules, and Expectations
Travel Tips and Guidelines
1. Do not over pack. You must be able to carry your luggage by yourself.
2. If you bring any electronic devices make sure they are clearly labelled with your name.
3. Be sure to budget enough money for food. You should allow yourself around $10 per meal.
4. Be sure to bring identification with you and your care card.
5. Do not pack liquids. Water will be provided on the bus.
6. All luggage will be searched before we leave the school.
Trip Expectations
1. Be punctual for all times and meeting places. Be on time!!
2. Students and their parents are financially responsible for damage to their assigned rooms.
3. Smoking, drinking, or use of illicit drugs is illegal and not permitted.
4. Students may not leave the hotel without teacher or chaperone permission.
5. Students are to be in their rooms all night from set in room time to wake-up time indicated on the itinerary.
6. Be respectful to all including chaperones, teachers, hotel staff and restaurant workers.
7. Charges are not to be made to the room for any reason.
8. Obedience to all school rules and laws are mandatory.
9. Common courtesy is expected at all times.
10. Cell phones are allowed but must be handed in to Ms. Johnson at lights out. They can be picked up in the morning.
Group Togetherness
1. Buddy system: you must be with a group of at least two at all times.
2. Be respectful at all times
3. Get your rest and be kind to your friends and classmates.
Students who do not follow the above guidelines will be subject to disciplinary action. Any drug and alcohol infraction will result in the student immediately being sent home at the parents expense and will be subsequently be suspended from school and removed from the dance program. Any other offences can range from a warning to a phone call home and finally being sent home at the parents’ expense. You will have a great time on this trip. All of these rules are common sense and will not effect how much fun you have on the trip. Stay within the rules, respect each and we will all have a great time.
Kelowna Itinerary
April 17 – April 18, 2010
Saturday, April 17 2010
7:30 am Arrive at Frank Hurt School
8:00 am Leave Frank Hurt School
10:00 -11:00 am Refreshment break in Merritt
10:00 am Leave Merritt
1:00 pm Arrive at Holiday Inn Express Kelowna
Kelowna 2429 Hwy 97 North
Hotel Front Desk: 1-250-7630500
Check in
2:00- 3:00 pm Eat
3:30pm Leave Holiday Inn Express Kelowna
4:00pm Arrive Rutland Senior Secondary Rutland Road North
Register/ Practice/ Get ready
6:00pm Doors open to public
6:30-9:30pm Competition
9:30-10:00pm Awards
10:15pm Leave Rutland Senior Secondary
10:30pm Arrive at Holiday Inn Express Kelowna
10:45pm pizza and cake
11:30pm lights out
Sunday, April 18, 2009
8:30am Wake-up
Eat Free Breakfast (Included)
9:30-10:30am Swim, hot tub, shower, pack
10:30am Check out of Holiday Inn – give all keys to Mama J
10:45am On the bus
1:00 – 2:00pm Refreshment Break in Merritt
2:00pm Leave Merritt
4:00pm Arrive at Frank Hurt School
Note: Parents please be prompt in picking up students as we will be tired from the trip.
Please sign and return to Ms. Johnson:
I _________________________________, have read and received a copy of the
(parent/ guardian) tour schedule for Kelowna 2010.
Student’s name: __________________________