Trip Information
Introduction
On Sunday, June 5, band students and adults will depart for Orlando, FL to represent the Poteet community, school district, and the state of Texas. Undoubtedly, this experience will remain with students and adults for a long time to come.
To help ensure a quality experience for everyone involved, we have compiled the following information that will hopefully answer any questions you may have. A member team need not present any problems, provided some common sense ideals are adhered to.
During this trip, our band will be one organization consisting of individuals. In our performances and day-to-day conduct, each one of us will represent ourselves first; however, we also represent our families, school, community, and the state of Texas. No one individual has the right to jeopardize or detract from what we have worked so hard as a group and community to attain.
Over the past several years, students from Poteet have earned the reputation of being one of the finest and classiest high school student groups to enter restaurants, hotels, and other public places. It is mandatory that all students adhere to these strict standards of conduct. We have been proud of your hard work and accomplishments so far. Let's all work together to make sure our group continues this outstanding reputation!
Bank and Credit/Debit Cards
Most students will bring some cash and a credit card or debit card. It is very important to contact your card provider to tell them you will be leaving Texas and heading to Florida with details of where we will be and when. Otherwise, when they see charging activity outside of Texas, they may deactivate the card.
Packing Checklist and Notes
(Remember to leave room for souvenirs!!)
Your suitcase should contain:
* 6 days worth of comfortable traveling clothes (typical comfortable school clothing, following the school dress code always). Bring a variety of warmer weather and cooler/rainy weather clothes.
* Show shirt, band shorts, black shoes, black socks to wear with uniform for our performance at Magic Kingdom
* Swimsuit
* Comfortable walking shoes for the days in the parks
* Socks and undergarments
* Bathroom and cosmetic supplies
Your carry-on should contain:
* Phone/iPad/iPod
* Headphones
* DVDs - PG-13 or less for bus ride to watch as group. (Or we could just watch Shrek over and over again!!)
* Wall Chargers
* Portable power supply to power your phone when the battery dies
* Books or magazines
* Board games, card decks for bus ride
* Homework (HA! I know.)
* Prescription medications and over the counter medications such as antacid, travel sickness medication or ibuprofen. All medication needs to be stored in its original container. (Any medication not stored in the original container must be confiscated.) If you have ever been "carsick" at all, you should have some travel sickness medication - this has helped many with the longer bus rides.
* Contact supplies and glasses (if applicable)
* Sunglasses
* Food for bus ride. Bring fruit, crackers, breakfast bars, chips, etc.
* Beverages for bus ride. Only use resealable containers to avoid spilling.
* Water bottle for refill for free every time we stop. Try to drink as much water as possible to avoid getting run down, dehydrated, and sick.
* Camera or phone for pictures. And take many pictures. The best pictures that will be most meaningful to you are "people pictures". We have had some students return with a camera full of unidentifiable buildings and nothing else to show their parents and friends.
* Small pillow and blanket for the bus
* Sweatshirt
* Your wallet or purse
Your instrument case should contain:
* Your band folder (if it fits, otherwise bring it on your carry on (NOT SUITCASE)
* Your instrument and mouthpiece, plus oils, reeds, etc.
Other packing notes:
Luggage should be limited to:
1 suitcase or bag
1 Uniform bag w/ full uniform
1 band instrument
1 carry-on bag small enough to fit under or above your bus seat. A backpack is perfect.
On Sunday, June 5, band students and adults will depart for Orlando, FL to represent the Poteet community, school district, and the state of Texas. Undoubtedly, this experience will remain with students and adults for a long time to come.
To help ensure a quality experience for everyone involved, we have compiled the following information that will hopefully answer any questions you may have. A member team need not present any problems, provided some common sense ideals are adhered to.
During this trip, our band will be one organization consisting of individuals. In our performances and day-to-day conduct, each one of us will represent ourselves first; however, we also represent our families, school, community, and the state of Texas. No one individual has the right to jeopardize or detract from what we have worked so hard as a group and community to attain.
Over the past several years, students from Poteet have earned the reputation of being one of the finest and classiest high school student groups to enter restaurants, hotels, and other public places. It is mandatory that all students adhere to these strict standards of conduct. We have been proud of your hard work and accomplishments so far. Let's all work together to make sure our group continues this outstanding reputation!
Bank and Credit/Debit Cards
Most students will bring some cash and a credit card or debit card. It is very important to contact your card provider to tell them you will be leaving Texas and heading to Florida with details of where we will be and when. Otherwise, when they see charging activity outside of Texas, they may deactivate the card.
Packing Checklist and Notes
(Remember to leave room for souvenirs!!)
Your suitcase should contain:
* 6 days worth of comfortable traveling clothes (typical comfortable school clothing, following the school dress code always). Bring a variety of warmer weather and cooler/rainy weather clothes.
* Show shirt, band shorts, black shoes, black socks to wear with uniform for our performance at Magic Kingdom
* Swimsuit
* Comfortable walking shoes for the days in the parks
* Socks and undergarments
* Bathroom and cosmetic supplies
Your carry-on should contain:
* Phone/iPad/iPod
* Headphones
* DVDs - PG-13 or less for bus ride to watch as group. (Or we could just watch Shrek over and over again!!)
* Wall Chargers
* Portable power supply to power your phone when the battery dies
* Books or magazines
* Board games, card decks for bus ride
* Homework (HA! I know.)
* Prescription medications and over the counter medications such as antacid, travel sickness medication or ibuprofen. All medication needs to be stored in its original container. (Any medication not stored in the original container must be confiscated.) If you have ever been "carsick" at all, you should have some travel sickness medication - this has helped many with the longer bus rides.
* Contact supplies and glasses (if applicable)
* Sunglasses
* Food for bus ride. Bring fruit, crackers, breakfast bars, chips, etc.
* Beverages for bus ride. Only use resealable containers to avoid spilling.
* Water bottle for refill for free every time we stop. Try to drink as much water as possible to avoid getting run down, dehydrated, and sick.
* Camera or phone for pictures. And take many pictures. The best pictures that will be most meaningful to you are "people pictures". We have had some students return with a camera full of unidentifiable buildings and nothing else to show their parents and friends.
* Small pillow and blanket for the bus
* Sweatshirt
* Your wallet or purse
Your instrument case should contain:
* Your band folder (if it fits, otherwise bring it on your carry on (NOT SUITCASE)
* Your instrument and mouthpiece, plus oils, reeds, etc.
Other packing notes:
Luggage should be limited to:
1 suitcase or bag
1 Uniform bag w/ full uniform
1 band instrument
1 carry-on bag small enough to fit under or above your bus seat. A backpack is perfect.