What should my son or daughter pack for the trip? 

The average high and low for this time a year in Washington DC is: High (71 – 69) Low (52 – 50).  Please check the forecast prior to packing at link below:

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Washington+DC+USDC0001 . 

 Please pack the following: Click here to download Pack List

-          4 changes of clothes excluding t – shirts.  Three T- shirts will be provided.  We will wear them on Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday.  For Saturday we will all be wearing Blue Jeans or Blue Jean Shorts.  All other days will be your choice for pants or shorts as long as they are school appropriate.

-          Pajamas, sweats, etc. – the kids will be sharing rooms and need to dress appropriately at night.

-          Hygiene products (toothbrush, toothpaste, bath products, hair products, Deodorant or Antiperspirant, Razor, Sanitary supplies (Women), etc.)

-          Shoes (Marching, and sneakers - We will be doing a lot of walking)

-          Black socks, Plain black T-shirt, dance pants, etc. - whatever you will need for the performance.

-          Jacket, sweatshirt, or something warmer for the evenings.

-          Semi- Formal Attire for the dinner cruise on Monday evening (Gentleman Shirt and Ties, ladies dress slacks, nice shirt or a dress of appropriate length and coverage of body.)

Books, I-pod, Gameboy, a camera to take in carry-on luggage on the plane.  *Note that your student is responsible for the care and safety of any items they may bring.  MILLENNIUM HIGH SCHOOL, MR. MALIK, and MILLENNIUM HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ITEMS LISTED ABOVE IF LOST OR STOLEN

-          Sleeping bags/air mattress if you do not want to sleep in the same bed as others.  All of these must fit in your suitcase.

-          Sunscreen (In Suitcase, not carry on)

-          Bug repellent with deet (In Suitcase, not carry on)

-          Hat

-          Sunglasses

-          Chap stick or Carmex (Very important  with the weather)

-          Eye drops

-          Instrument and music/poles/rifles/flags

-          Minimum 3 working reeds (Vandoran only)

-          Pencils

-          Valve Oil

-          Trombontine or Slide grease

  When does the luggage need to be at the school?

   We are shipping all luggage and instruments, not taking them on the plane with us.

      All items that cannot fit into your child’s carry-on must be packed in one bag that will be shipped to Washington DC along with the music instruments on Tuesday October 5, 2010.  

We will ship one bag per student.

It must be at the school with their instrument on Tuesday Oct 5, 2010

We will not be checking luggage on the airplane. 

3.       How many bags can my son or daughter bring on the plane?

 Each band member is allowed one carryon bag.

• It must weigh less than 40 lbs

• Must not exceed 45 linear inches in combined length, width and height.  (22" x 14" x 9") = 22 + 14 + 9 = 45"

All other items that cannot fit into the carry-on need to be packed in the bag that is delivered to the school on Tuesday, Oct 5th.    Please check your specific flight carrier to read all of their requirements.

What can they bring on the airplane?

Books, electronic devices, umbrella, coat.

Do not bring the following on the plane, it may be confiscated:

• Any knife - even small pocket knife

• Fingernail clippers

• Fingernail scissors

• Pointed nail file

• Tweezers

Carry-On Toiletries:  remember you are only allowed a small number of liquids in your carry-on.

• Each liquid container must be less than 3.4 oz. (100ml)

• All items must fit into one (1) quart-size Ziploc bag per person,

• It must taken out of your carry-on and placed in a security bin for screening.

Security will TAKE any items that violate these rules. 

Please visit the official Transportation Security Administration's web site for complete rules & explanations.  http://www.tsa.gov/311/index.shtm

4.       Who should I contact in an emergency or if I need to talk with my child?

 1^st – Attempt to call you child if they have a cell phone

2^nd – Call your child’s chaperone – You will get this on the October 4, 2010 parent meeting

3^rd – Call Scott Takinen (MHS Band Booster President) (602) 206-7531

4^th – Call Mr. Malik (623) 262-7643 

5.       What flight is my son or daughter on?  When do the flights depart and arrive?

 You will be receiving all this 2^nd.  

6.       When will my child obtain their airline ticket?    

More information will follow as I am awaiting information to fully answer this. 

7.       How is my child getting to and from the airport?

   It is the parent’s responsibility to drop off and pick up their child at the airport. 

   Your child’s chaperone will be calling you with the exact meeting time and location. 

   If you are unable to provide transportation for your child, please let me know and we will see what we can do.  We will have a travel release that you will need to sign at the parent meeting.

8.       Medications / Release forms, etc.

All Forms should be on file with the school and boosters.  Please update your records if anything medically has changed since Band Camp.

9.       What is the itinerary while in Washington DC?

 Itineraries will be given out on October 4 and will also be posted on the web site prior to leaving.

1  When and where is the band performing?

 The competition is schedule for 10:00am – 2:00 p.m on Monday, October 11.  The band will be performing on the White House Ellipse Lawn.  The Millennium band will is scheduled to perform at 12:30.  However, times are approximate and subject to change.  If you are planning on attending, please plan on arriving early.  

11 How much does it cost to watch to competition? 

It’s free!!!!! 

     Did we receive clearance to tour the White House on Tuesday morning?

      We are still awaiting clearance from the white house and will let you know once we find out.

Flying Tips:

You must have an official I.D.

To speed up security:

• Have your ID out and ready
• Coats, "hoodies" and sweaters must be removed.
• Wear easy-off shoes & socks.  Shoes must be removed.
• Do not wear jewelry, or remove it before going through the screening
• Put your keys in your carry on bag.
• Take your belt off.
• The X-Ray device will not hurt cameras.
• If you are bringing a laptop, have it out, open and booted up. (not recommended)
• ALL LIQUIDS -
  • each item must be less than 3oz.
  • including chapstick and lipgloss
  • must fit in a 1 quart Ziploc baggie.
  • must be out of your bag and in a screening tray.

Trip rules

·         All school and district rules apply.

·         No females in male rooms, vice versa

o        First time- All members will be disciplined on the trip and also when we return to school.

·         Curfew

In rooms 10:00

Lights out 10:30

o        1^st  Time - Warning

o        2^nd Time - Staff discipline

o        3^rd Time – School Discipline

·         NOTE:  DEPENDING ON THE SERVERITY OF THE SITUATION THE BAND DIRECTOR OR STAFF MEMBER CAN JUMP STEPS

o        All doors will be taped after room checks by chaperones.  If the tape is broken-every person in the room will be disciplined.  Emergency situations will be dealt with on a case by case scenario.

o        Any student disciplined on trip WILL ALSO face disciplinary action from MHS Administration.

o        No leaving any practice area without permission

o        All students and their parents/guardians are responsible for any damage done to properties while away on trip.

o        All students must travel in groups of 4 or more at all times.