Seekonk High School

Seekonk High School Band

Disney World 2009 Handbook

SHS Band Director: John Smialek SMPA President: Kathy Mussig SHS Band President: Alicia Tavares SHS Band Vice-President: Melissa Mussig

CONTENTS: Rules and Information 3-4 Chaperone Responsibilities 5 Student Responsibilities 6 Room Captain Responsibilities 6 Packing Information 7 General Information 8 Concert Seating for Trip 9 Itinerary 10-11 Rules & Information Confirmation/Medical Release Form 12 NOTE: ALL RULES IN THE SHS STUDENT HANDBOOK WILL BE FULLY IN FORCE THROUGHOUT THE DISNEY TRIP. ALL INFRANCTIONS WILL BE REPORTED TO MRS. MCGOVERN UPON OUR RETRUN TO SEEKONK HIGH SCHOOL

SEEKONK HIGH SCHOOL BAND TRIP TO DISNEY RULES AND INFORMATION

1. All local laws and school rules will be applied and strictly enforced. The use or possession of any form of drugs or alcohol will not be permitted. Students involved in any infraction of this rule will have parents notified and will be immediately flown or bussed home at parent’s expense. Responsibility for a student under these circumstances becomes the parents, once the student leaves Orlando Airport. Exclusive discipline in school will also be applied, which could include suspension from future band activities, trips and school. 2. There will be no smoking allowed by any student. Any student caught smoking will spend the next day with a chaperone. 3. No Medication is to be used except with prior arrangement with music faculty and chaperons. 4. Curfews of 12:00 p.m. will be observed. All doors are to remain open until bed checks at 12:00 p.m. Lights out at 12:30. Depending on specific circumstances, curfew may be changed by chaperones. 5. All students must attend all scheduled events, activities, and breakfasts. No one will be left behind. 6. While in all parks, a buddy system of not less than two will be adopted. Medical/Counselor personnel will check into First Aid every hour. All staff and chaperones will carry cell phones for communication. 7. Leaving hotel grounds at any time is strictly prohibited. Hotel grounds are a boundary. No unauthorized “sight-seeing or shopping”. Hotel resort features include a gift shop, game room, two pools, and a restaurant. Please be considerate of other people who are paying for a pleasant stay at our hotel. Any nonsense, horseplay, or interruption during the night by security guards will result in being assigned to a chaperone the next day and a break-up of that room. 8. Absolutely no room changes in Florida, except by staff upon recommendation by a chaperone. People not associated with our music department are not permitted in rooms. 9. Proper behavior will be expected at all times, remember, your behavior reflects on the organization, school, and community. 10. The student-staff/chaperone ratio is 1 staff/chaperone per 8 students 11. Students will need Concert Band dress (Black pants, long sleeve white shirt, black socks and black shoes). 12. Casual wear – for travel and sightseeing (in good taste). Please wear a reliable watch. You will be held accountable for meeting times. Note: Orlando can be unusually cool – Jackets are advisable. Bathing suites are needed, no towels. BRING AND USE SUNSCREEN.

13. Luggage and equipment: a. One piece of large luggage, which will be checked on the flight. It must be less than 50 pounds. Any overweight bag fees will be the responsibility of the student. Flutes, clarinets and oboe should be put in carry-on bag. You could check in your luggage, but for security and possible damage it is not recommended. b. All other instruments will need to be checked. You must use a reliable, hard case. It is recommended that you strap your case to avoid accidental opening during transport. DO NOT LOCK ANY CHECKED LUGGAGE. b. One carry-on for plane. (Trumpets using gig bags should carry instrument on—it will be put under seat). c. All luggage, including instruments and carry-on, must have luggage tags. We will give you color coded ties for easy identification of your luggage. d. Instrument accessories (reeds, valve oil, sticks, etc.) Note: Clean and polish all cymbals and brass instruments. Note: students are responsible for care of school equipment and instruments 14. Spending money will be needed for lunches. $15 - $25/day should be sufficient for eating. Students who have money raised for the trip in their student accounts, should withdraw with yellow voucher prior to the trip. 15. All telephone calls to your home or others must be made from cell phones, calling cards, collect, or public pay phones and NOT from your hotel room. All phones will be shut off after midnight. It is very confusing to divide up hotel bills that include home calls and room service, etc. Room service is very expensive in hotels and should be completely avoided. 16. To contact student, the hotel address and phone number are as follows: Disney's All-Star Music Resort 1801 West Buena Vista Drive

Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Phone: 407-939-6000 Mr. Smialek Cell Phone in Florida 774-319-9470

17. Thank you parents for your cooperation and support in what we believe will be a very positive, educational, musically rewarding and fun experience for students. 18. A parent and the student should sign this form with the rules and regulations along with the medical release form. Forms must be returned to Mr. Smialek by March 6, 2009. SEE LAST PAGE Rule of Thumb: When in doubt – don’t assume – Ask. You will be held accountable for all your actions, relative to the above rules. Use common sense. Disney is on the cutting edge of security technology - DO NOT SHOPLIFT.

YOU WILL BE DETAINED AND PROSECUTED (AND SENT HOME).

SEEKONK HIGH SCHOOL BAND TRIP TO DISNEY CHAPERONE RESPONSIBILITIES

Check to see that you have all of your students' permission/medical forms and identification needed for airport check-in as well as cell phone numbers of students in your group. 1. Make sure your students are accounted for with their one large suitcase (with concert dress, blacks shoes and socks inside), instrument and one carry-on luggage. 2. Make sure students are on the plane/bus and after each stop before going on to Orlando. 3. Make sure you check-in your students' rooms. Give keys to the room captain (student indicated on each room assignment). 4. You are responsible for making sure your students are in their rooms by 12:00 AM each night. Lights out at 12:30 - QUIET!! 5. You are responsible for getting your students up every morning. This could be your greatest challenge!!

6. Chaperones may be asked to help with check-in at First Aid at certain times during the day. They have an automated phone-in service. If you are paged, please proceed to the First Aid Station. 7. Make sure your students are on the buses or any form of transportation at every event. You should arrange check-in times at various times of the day to account for everyone in your group. 8. Make sure your students have everything they came with before we leave the hotel. Room captains will give their keys to you. Captains must inspect rooms for damage and articles left behind and report this to you. You can then clear that room for checkout at the main desk.

9. Allow students to enjoy the experiences this trip has to offer. Be pleasant, courteous, and give them the respect they deserve, and they will treat you the same. If there are any problems, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Smialek.

10. Have a great time and enjoy the students!

SEEKONK HIGH SCHOOL BAND TRIP TO DISNEY STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Follow all rules and guidelines as presented in this handbook and SHS policy manual. 2. You are responsible for bringing proper identification for airport check-in, both in Providence and Orlando. This should include a driver’s license, passport or birth certificate with a raised seal. We recommend bringing a picture id such as your school cafeteria pass. 3. You are responsible for your concert dress, black socks and shoes (polished). These are to look clean and new! 4. You are responsible for your instrument, music and equipment. They should be in proper working order. 5. You are responsible for curfews, wake-up times, and meeting/ departure times. 6. You are responsible for your own behavior! 7. Be courteous, pleasant, and respectful (even in the morning!). 8. If you have a problem with a chaperone, or student, see Mr. Smialek. 9. Have a great time!! ROOM CAPTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Wait to get keys from chaperone. 2. Go to room with roommates and check room for any damage. 3. Report any damage immediately to chaperone. 4. You are responsible for having your roommates into the room by 12:00 a.m. curfew. 5. You are responsible for checking for any damage to the room when we leave the hotel. Report it immediately to the chaperone. 6. Turn in keys to chaperone. 7. Assist with the packing crew to load/unload if necessary.

SEEKONK HIGH SCHOOL BAND TRIP TO DISNEY PACKING INFORMATION

The following is for your information. Read it carefully. Use it as a checklist before packing instruments on April 17th, leaving luggage at school on April 17th and before departure on April 18th. Instrument Packing: 1. Percussion a. Label all cases (w/your name). b. Pack sticks and mallets in percussion cases. c. Pack any accessory percussion needed to play your parts. d. Pack music folios in luggage. It is your responsibility to have all the equipment you will need to play your parts. 2. Brass and Saxes a. Label all cases (w/your name). b. All instruments should be polished. c. Don't forget accessories (reeds, valve oil, mouthpieces, etc.). d. Pack music folios in luggage 3. Flutes, Clarinets and Oboe a. Label all cases (w/your name). b. Pack flutes, clarinets and oboe in carry on luggage. c. Don't forget accessories (reeds, etc.). d. Pack music folios in luggage Luggage Drop-Off: Friday, April 7, 2009 in SHS Band Room from 2 PM to 6 PM 1. One large suitcase (must be under 50 lbs). 2. Instrument to be checked

SEEKONK HIGH SCHOOL BAND TRIP TO DISNEY GENERAL INFORMATION

HOTEL INFORMATION: Disney's All-Star Music Resort is a 1,706-room hotel featuring giant icons that pay homage to classic music genres—including Broadway show tunes, calypso, country, jazz and rock n' roll. We will eat breakfast at this location each day. Location: Disney's Animal Kingdom Area Address: 1801 West Buena Vista Drive Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 The central building of Disney's All-Star Music Resort is named Melody Hall, and the facility includes the Main Lobby check-in desk, the Intermission Food Court, Maestro Mickey's shop and the Note'able Games arcade. Disney's All-Star Music Resort has 2 swimming pools—the main guitar-shaped Calypso Pool and the smaller grand piano-shaped Piano Pool. Amenities & Services: Services and amenities at Disney's All-Star Music Resort include a concierge desk, laundry facilities, shopping, pizza delivery, satellite television, in-room refrigerator and Internet access (additional fee). Recreation: Recreation at Disney's All-Star Music Resort includes 2 pools, a 1.5-mile walking/jogging trail, arcade, playground and shopping. Transportation: Transportation Options at Disney's All-Star Music Resort include complimentary bus transportation to Walt Disney World Resort destinations, which we will use as a group each day (excluding the trips to the “You’re Instrumental” Workshop and Monday Concert performance, which will be by charter bus transportation). THE MAGIC MUSIC DAYS VIP PASSPORT INFORMATION: The Magic Music Days VIP Passport will be distributed to each participant and allow up to six days admission into The Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, MGM Studios, and Animal Kingdom. BE CAREFUL NOT TO LOSE YOUR PASSES SINCE THEY ARE NOT REPLACEABLE!!! NOTE: Each day prior to entering park, you will be advised on where to return at the end of the day to meet up with the group. Please make a note where this will be located in order to return to hotel.

SEEKONK HIGH SCHOOL

MAGIC MUSIC DAYS at WALT DISNEY WORLD

April 18-24, 2009

SEVEN DAYS/SIX NIGHTS

Saturday April 18th 5:15 AM Arrive at Seekonk High 6:00 AM Depart Seekonk High School for T.F. Green Airport

where we check in for Southwest Airlines flight #3476, non-stop service to Orlando at 8:40 AM

11:40 AM Arrive at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Claim baggage

and board Mears Motorcoach for the Disney All-Star Music Resort.

TBA Check into rooms at All-Star Music resort. Afternoon and Evening to enjoy Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A

dinner voucher will be provided Sunday, April 19th Early morning breakfast. Board motorcoach for

9:00 AM “You’re Instrumental Recording Studio Clinic” performing arts workshop in a backstage rehearsal hall in Epcot.

Remainder of day and evening at Epcot. A dinner voucher will be

provided. Monday, April 20th TBA Early morning breakfast. Board motorcoach for Dock Stage in the Downtown

Disney Marketplace for SHS Concert Band performance (time will not be scheduled by Disney until 2 weeks before departure).

Before and/or after concert to shop and explore Downtown Disney. 5:00 PM Go to Hollywood Studio for the remainder of the evening

7:30 PM Meet for Fantasmic Dinner Show.

Tuesday, April 21st Early morning breakfast. Full day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

A dinner voucher will be provided. Wednesday, April 22nd Early morning breakfast. Full Day at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. A

dinner voucher will be provided. (continue)

Thursday, April 23rd Early morning breakfast. Full Day at Epcot. 8:00 PM Meet for Illumination Dinner Show at Epcot. Friday, April 24th Early morning breakfast. 10:30 AM Check out of Disney All-Star Resort and travel to Orlando International Airport for check-in. 2:05 PM Southwest flight #1309 non-stop service to Providence, RI

5:00 PM Arrival at T.F. Green Airport, claim baggage and board buses to Seekonk High School for 6-6:30 arrival.

PLEASE RETURN TO MR SMIALEK ON OR BEFORE MARCH 6. 2009 I have read and understand the Rules and Information governing the band trip to Disney and agree to abide by them. STUDENT SIGNATURE: ____________________________________ PARENT SIGNATURE: _____________________________________ DATE: _________________

Form of ID to be used for Airport Check-In: Driver’s License___ Passport ___ Birth Certificate ___

SEEKONK HIGH SCHOOL BAND Medical Release and Emergency Information

Student Name: __________________________________ Date of Birth: ___________________

Father's Name: _________________________________ Work Phone: ____________________

Mother's Name: _________________________________ Work Phone: ____________________

Address: ______________________________________ Home Phone: ____________________

Parent’s Cell Phone or Alternate Phone(s): ____________________________________________

Relative: _______________________________________Contact Phone: ___________________

Family Physician: _______________________________ Phone: __________________________

Does student have insurance through parent employer? Yes___ No___

If Yes, name of insurance company: _________________________________________________

Policy Number: __________________________ Ins. Co. Phone: __________________________

Health History: List any health problems or allergies we need to be aware of:

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List any allergies to medication: _________________________________________________________

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List medications we have permission to administer to your child: (Tylenol, Advil, etc):

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Has your child had a tetanus shot current to within six years? Yes___ No___ Do you know of any health factor that makes it advisable for your child to follow a limited program of physical activity or from participating in any activities? If Yes, please explain: I hereby give my permission for Mr. Smialek to act in "loco parenti" in the event of a medical emergency involving my child/children while they are on this trip. I understand that I will be notified IMMEDIATELY in the event of such an emergency. My signature does allow Mr. Smialek to ensure my child’s well-being in the event that he/she should need immediate attention. Signature of Parent/Guardian ________________________ Date ________________