Well, our East Coast Trip is about 6 weeks away. This is just a quick suggestion to get out and start walking. While on tour, we will be walking on average about 7 miles a day. Granted it isn't all in one shot, but we will be going through museums, the national mall, battlefields, and major city streets in Philadelphia and New York. It is easy to get tuckered out if you aren't in decent shape.
I encourage all the East Coast Trippers to get out and walk at least a few times a week - and not just in P.E.! If you are thinking about getting some walking shoes for the trip, I would suggest getting them now and breaking them in. You don't want to be walking miles a day in new shoes...blisters hurt. And while we are on the subject of shoes, we will have one "dress up" day for our Broadway play. I would ask all our young ladies to please bring sensible shoes for this day - we will be walking before the show and you don't want high heel strappy shoes which will likely leave your feet cold and sore. If you are looking for a complete list of things to pack, feel free to take a look at the suggested packing list by clicking on the "Packing List" tab at the top of this page.
I hope that everyone is getting as excited as I am to start our journey. Remember that our Rio Norte students consistently get praised for their outstanding behavior on these trips...I am certain that this year's group will continue that tradition. Be sure to review the student behavior expectation agreement that was sent in our most recent e-mail and linked in the last post from this blog. Knowing what is expected of you will make it easier to make good choices. That should do it for now.
A quick reminder that our next meeting is on Tuesday, February 26th in room D-6 at 2:10 pm. During this meeting we will talk about chaperone groups, review the student agreement, and cover other interesting topics.
As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail, text (661) 621-3655, or even post a question on our Facebook page.
Take care,
Mr. Sheridan
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Follow up to Yesterday's Meeting
Hello East Coast Trippers!
We had a very successful meeting yesterday. I'm extremely excited to be working with such fun, well-behaved, and respectful 8th graders - we are going to have a great trip! Here are some of the things we were able to accomplish in the meeting:
- We played an ice breaker game to try and learn everyone's name
- We went over the importance of communication and had the kids fast follow sheridantrip on twitter by texting "follow @sheridantrip" to 40404
- Wrote down shirt sizes for our commemorative t-shirt
- We assigned roommates
- We answered a few questions related to the trip
There are a couple of things we didn't cover, and I am including them in this message.
I will have a student behavior agreement for the kids at the next meeting on February 26th. The kids should sign it along with their parent/guardian and return in to me sometime before the departure meeting on March 13th. If you or the kids want to get a head start on this, you can get a copy of the agreement HERE.
Due to the importance of communication, one additional way to stay in touch with me is through my Google Voice number (661) 621-3655. Students and parents are welcome to call or text this number with any burning questions between now and the trip, although e-mail is still best.
Here are some of the questions about the trip that the kids asked yesterday:
Q: When do we leave and when do we get back?
A: We leave on Friday, March 29th and return on Thursday, April 4th
Q: How many bags are we allowed to bring?
A: You are bringing one check in bag weighing no more than 45 lbs. and one carry-on (usually a backpack)
Q: What time do we go to sleep and wake up?
A: It varies, but usually we will get up around 6 am and get to bed around 10 pm
Q: Are we allowed to use our phone on the trip?
A: Yes, and no. You should absolutely bring your phone on the trip, and you are welcome to use it as a camera while we are touring (although you should bring an actual camera as well). However, phone calls, texting, surfing etc. should be reserved for times when we aren't on tour. What does that mean? You can use your phone in your room, at meal times, and when we are traveling between major cities on the bus, but NOT when we are in the city looking at sites (including the bus).
Q: Is the school dress code in effect?
A: The answer is basically, yes. You should follow the school dress code, but I will go over a few exceptions (hats etc.) at our next meeting.
I am looking forward to seeing my East Coast Trip students at our next meeting on Tuesday, February 26th. That meeting will again be in room D-6 at 2:10 pm. Thanks again for a great meeting and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Take care, and I will talk with you soon.
Mr. Sheridan
We had a very successful meeting yesterday. I'm extremely excited to be working with such fun, well-behaved, and respectful 8th graders - we are going to have a great trip! Here are some of the things we were able to accomplish in the meeting:
- We played an ice breaker game to try and learn everyone's name
- We went over the importance of communication and had the kids fast follow sheridantrip on twitter by texting "follow @sheridantrip" to 40404
- Wrote down shirt sizes for our commemorative t-shirt
- We assigned roommates
- We answered a few questions related to the trip
There are a couple of things we didn't cover, and I am including them in this message.
I will have a student behavior agreement for the kids at the next meeting on February 26th. The kids should sign it along with their parent/guardian and return in to me sometime before the departure meeting on March 13th. If you or the kids want to get a head start on this, you can get a copy of the agreement HERE.
Due to the importance of communication, one additional way to stay in touch with me is through my Google Voice number (661) 621-3655. Students and parents are welcome to call or text this number with any burning questions between now and the trip, although e-mail is still best.
Here are some of the questions about the trip that the kids asked yesterday:
Q: When do we leave and when do we get back?
A: We leave on Friday, March 29th and return on Thursday, April 4th
Q: How many bags are we allowed to bring?
A: You are bringing one check in bag weighing no more than 45 lbs. and one carry-on (usually a backpack)
Q: What time do we go to sleep and wake up?
A: It varies, but usually we will get up around 6 am and get to bed around 10 pm
Q: Are we allowed to use our phone on the trip?
A: Yes, and no. You should absolutely bring your phone on the trip, and you are welcome to use it as a camera while we are touring (although you should bring an actual camera as well). However, phone calls, texting, surfing etc. should be reserved for times when we aren't on tour. What does that mean? You can use your phone in your room, at meal times, and when we are traveling between major cities on the bus, but NOT when we are in the city looking at sites (including the bus).
Q: Is the school dress code in effect?
A: The answer is basically, yes. You should follow the school dress code, but I will go over a few exceptions (hats etc.) at our next meeting.
I am looking forward to seeing my East Coast Trip students at our next meeting on Tuesday, February 26th. That meeting will again be in room D-6 at 2:10 pm. Thanks again for a great meeting and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Take care, and I will talk with you soon.
Mr. Sheridan
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Student Meeting Today in Room D-6 at 2:10! Be There!
Ice Breakers, room assignments, and general information. Meeting will end by 3:30. See you there.
Monday, February 4, 2013
REMINDER! Student Meeting tomorrow, Tuesday February 5th at 2:10 pm in Room D-6
This is your chance to meet your fellow travelers and choose roommates. If you are unable to attend, it would be wise to choose someone to speak on your behalf for room assignments. Meeting will end by 3:30 pm.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
East Coast Trip 2013 - Here We Go!
Dear East Coast Trip Family,
In exactly 2 months, we will be departing on our big adventure to Washington D.C., Gettysburg, Philadelphia, and New York. I can tell you from personal experience that history travel, is the best. There really is nothing quite like it, and I am very excited to be able to share the experience of visiting some of our most famous national treasures and landmarks with your child. For the past few months we have been finalizing our roster, and we now have a good idea of who is going on the trip, so it's time to inform you of some important dates.
So, this is the meeting that all the students will be most interested in attending! This is my opportunity to become familiar with the students, and we will finally have a chance for the students to meet their fellow adventurers who are going on the trip. This meeting is intended for students and teachers only. We will start with an ice-breaker activity or two and then we will move on to the all important process of choosing roommates. If your child cannot attend this meeting, it might be a good idea to have them designate a person to speak on their behalf regarding room assignments (unless they don't care who they room with). This meeting should take a little over an hour, and will conclude at 3:30.
Organized by USA Student Travel, and hosted by both myself and our tour company rep, this meeting will go over the specifics of the trip. We finally get to see our exact itinerary, and our hotel and flight information. Now that we know for sure everyone who is going on the trip, our tour company is working hard making final arrangements to secure the very best flights and hotels possible. This meeting is MANDATORY for the traveling student and at least one parent/guardian to attend.
In exactly 2 months, we will be departing on our big adventure to Washington D.C., Gettysburg, Philadelphia, and New York. I can tell you from personal experience that history travel, is the best. There really is nothing quite like it, and I am very excited to be able to share the experience of visiting some of our most famous national treasures and landmarks with your child. For the past few months we have been finalizing our roster, and we now have a good idea of who is going on the trip, so it's time to inform you of some important dates.
Tuesday, February 5th - 2:10 pm, Rio Norte Rm. D-6. ROOMMATE MEETING
So, this is the meeting that all the students will be most interested in attending! This is my opportunity to become familiar with the students, and we will finally have a chance for the students to meet their fellow adventurers who are going on the trip. This meeting is intended for students and teachers only. We will start with an ice-breaker activity or two and then we will move on to the all important process of choosing roommates. If your child cannot attend this meeting, it might be a good idea to have them designate a person to speak on their behalf regarding room assignments (unless they don't care who they room with). This meeting should take a little over an hour, and will conclude at 3:30.
Tuesday, February 26th - 2:10 pm Rio Norte Rm. D-6 STUDENT MEETING
Topics to be determined.Wednesday, March 13th - 6:00 pm Rio Norte Rm. D-6 PRE-DEPARTURE MEETING!
Organized by USA Student Travel, and hosted by both myself and our tour company rep, this meeting will go over the specifics of the trip. We finally get to see our exact itinerary, and our hotel and flight information. Now that we know for sure everyone who is going on the trip, our tour company is working hard making final arrangements to secure the very best flights and hotels possible. This meeting is MANDATORY for the traveling student and at least one parent/guardian to attend.
That should do it for now. I'm looking forward to a great trip, with a great group of kids. I will be trying to stay in contact with all of you on a pretty regular basis now as the trip gets closer. On that note, I would also like to remind you (or inform you for the first time) that you can stay connected to the trip on Twitter and Facebook. You can "Like" our trip page at https://www.facebook.com/MrSheridansEastCoastAdventure or follow on Twitter at http://twitter.com/sheridantrip.
Finally, you can get updates sent to you as a text message on ANY cell
phone (regular cell phone or smartphone) by texting the words follow @sheridantrip to
40404. These Twitter text alerts are free and do not require you to
sign up for a Twitter account. Standard text rates do apply.
Take care, and I will see the kids next Tuesday!
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Informal Student Meeting on Friday, 11/30
Hey everyone,
I will have a short 5-10 minute meeting on Friday, November 30th at lunch in room D-6. Please bring your phone if you have one.
Mr. Sheridan
I will have a short 5-10 minute meeting on Friday, November 30th at lunch in room D-6. Please bring your phone if you have one.
Mr. Sheridan
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Student Meeting Thurs. 11/15 at Lunch in room D-6
Hey all,
Our trip is getting closer and closer everyday. I would like to hold an informal meeting with students who have signed up for the trip on Thursday, 11/15 at lunch. At this meeting I will get contact information, confirm attendees, and discuss some general information related to our adventure. See you Thursday in room D-6!
Our trip is getting closer and closer everyday. I would like to hold an informal meeting with students who have signed up for the trip on Thursday, 11/15 at lunch. At this meeting I will get contact information, confirm attendees, and discuss some general information related to our adventure. See you Thursday in room D-6!
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