Happy Newyear!!
Welcome back everyone. That was a lot of snow!
I want to remind everyone about our Ski trips and what to pack/expect.
Key Information:
- We will be skiing on January 8, 15, and 22
- The bus will always leave at 8:30 am and will return at 3:30 pm or shortly thereafter
- Bus students might need to make plans to get home on those dates
- I think we have our 2 chaperones, but if anyone is interested, please let me know ([email protected] )
- We will be picking up Westbench students en route to Apex, so if you are planning to meet us or be late, this is the place to be
- All chaperones need to have completed Criminal Records Checks
Things kids need:
- snow pants
- warm jacket
- gloves/mittens (2 pairs if possible - they get wet)
- a toque or warm hat (helmets not required, but are permitted)
- possibly a scarf
- warm socks (NO THIN LITTLE ANKLE SOCKS!!)
- lots of food and water
Things to consider:
- vacuum sealed foods might burst in backpacks due to the altitude (it happens all the time)
- sometimes double layering socks can help prevent blisters from boots
- sun glasses or ski goggles make skiing more enjoyable (blowing snow hurts the eyes)
- dress in layers
- its a long windey, bumpy bus ride with lots of kids. If you have tricks to prevent nausea, use them (gravol probably isn't a good idea though...we dont want no sleepy skiiers)
- peppermint chewing gum sometimes helps with nausea and popping ears as altitude changes
- electronic devices are permitted (for the bus ride) but as always, the school accepts no liability for lost, stolen or broken devices
Finally, I am certain that this list is anything but coprehensive, so if you think of anything that would make your child's trip that much more awesome, be sure to include it in their skiing kit.
Yey skiing!
Mr. Surina
Welcome back everyone. That was a lot of snow!
I want to remind everyone about our Ski trips and what to pack/expect.
Key Information:
- We will be skiing on January 8, 15, and 22
- The bus will always leave at 8:30 am and will return at 3:30 pm or shortly thereafter
- Bus students might need to make plans to get home on those dates
- I think we have our 2 chaperones, but if anyone is interested, please let me know ([email protected] )
- We will be picking up Westbench students en route to Apex, so if you are planning to meet us or be late, this is the place to be
- All chaperones need to have completed Criminal Records Checks
Things kids need:
- snow pants
- warm jacket
- gloves/mittens (2 pairs if possible - they get wet)
- a toque or warm hat (helmets not required, but are permitted)
- possibly a scarf
- warm socks (NO THIN LITTLE ANKLE SOCKS!!)
- lots of food and water
Things to consider:
- vacuum sealed foods might burst in backpacks due to the altitude (it happens all the time)
- sometimes double layering socks can help prevent blisters from boots
- sun glasses or ski goggles make skiing more enjoyable (blowing snow hurts the eyes)
- dress in layers
- its a long windey, bumpy bus ride with lots of kids. If you have tricks to prevent nausea, use them (gravol probably isn't a good idea though...we dont want no sleepy skiiers)
- peppermint chewing gum sometimes helps with nausea and popping ears as altitude changes
- electronic devices are permitted (for the bus ride) but as always, the school accepts no liability for lost, stolen or broken devices
Finally, I am certain that this list is anything but coprehensive, so if you think of anything that would make your child's trip that much more awesome, be sure to include it in their skiing kit.
Yey skiing!
Mr. Surina