Stone Hill M.S. Chorus 23415 Evergreen Ridge Road, Ashburn, VA 20148 703-957-4420 Annabelle Luebke, director

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Parents and Stone Hill Select and 8th Grade Chorus Students A. Luebke April 29, 2015 Hershey Park Music Festival Trip – Details

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E-mail: [email protected]

Friday, May 15th, 2015 Hershey, PA 5:00 A.M. departure & 10:00 P.M. return Music In The Parks Festival Competition & Hershey Amusement Park Charter buses provided by James River Transportation

*What to wear/bring*

Concert attire (TO BE WORN WHEN YOU REPORT TO SHMS ) –There is neither the time nor the facilities available to change at the performance site, therefore, please report wearing: o Boys – white dress shirt, black dress pants, black dress shoes with black socks, green cummerbund/bowtie (you may put these on later while riding the bus) o Girls – black dress and black flats/low heels Backpack or drawstring bag that contains park clothing Park clothing (carried in backpack - to be changed into after the performance): o Stone Hill Chorus shirt – this is to help chaperones identify you and great for pictures at the awards ceremony! If you did not purchase a chorus shirt, you may wear another SHMS shirt (preferably maroon). o Comfortable and school-appropriate shorts or jeans. No swimwear, please. o Sensible shoes – no flip flops! Sneakers are recommended. o Sunscreen o Hat (optional) o Warm, dry clothes for the bus ride home if it looks like it might rain. The school is not responsible for any loss or damage of personal items of great value including electronic devices (cell phones, gaming devices, etc.). You may bring a portable charger, as there may not be a chance to charge devices at the park. Spending money o You will need money for lunch and dinner in the park. We will not have time to stop for breakfast on the way so either bring your own breakfast or eat before you arrive at SHMS. You may wish to bring money for souvenirs and snacks as well. Eating and drinking is allowed on the bus but all students must make sure to throw away trash when finished. All drinks should have a lid. Additionally, NO FOOD ITEMS WITH NUTS WILL BE PERMITTED ON THE BUS!

*GUIDELINES FOR BEHAVIOR ON BUSES & GENERAL CONDUCT* ON THE BUS:  Remain seated until an adult indicates otherwise.  Dress in layers, as bus temperature may not be adjusted for you.  ALWAYS clean up after yourself. AT FESTIVAL:    

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Silent, single files while moving in the halls and auditorium. Stay with the group and in your concert standing order. Be respectful of the performance site in all ways and at all times. Be courteous to other performing groups Stay with your assigned group & chaperone at all times throughout the day. Do not leave the park until it is time to attend the awards ceremony. Display your best behavior during the ceremony. Treat your chaperone as your guest and with great RESPECT.

CONSEQUENCES: Please be aware that . . .

 As a school-sponsored activity, the trip is an extension of the school day.  Significant behavioral infractions will be handled as if they occurred during an actual school day and will be referred for administration action at Stone Hill upon return. *In case of EMERGENCY … Emergency care information will be kept with Ms. Luebke and another copy will be on each bus throughout the day. Group chaperones will have cell phones operating. Several things to consider if an EMERGENCY occurs:    

Always be aware of the fastest route to the First Aid Station as you move about. Keep the group together and visible while someone seeks help. Do not attempt to solve the situation yourself; notify a Stone Hill adult immediately. Emergency phone numbers:

Festival Company: Music In The Parks Festival Site: Linglestown Life Church Hershey Park: 100 W. Hersheypark Dr 17033 Transportation: James River Transportation

1.800.323.0974 717.526.4525 1.800.HERSHEY 1.804.342.7300

*ITINERARY: FRIDAY May 15th, 2015 4:30-4:40AM Meet in SHMS auditorium – PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE! We cannot wait for you!  Please eat breakfast before reporting to Stone Hill.  Arrive in performance attire.  Take attendance; review guidelines. Verify chaperone cell phone numbers.  Find the row assigned for your group letter. Meet your parent chaperone and sit with them in the auditorium for roll call. Buses will be assigned by group.

4:45AM 5:00AM 7:30AM

9:15 AM

10:00AM

4:30PM

5:00PM

7:45PM 10:00PM

Load Buses

Leave SHMS  Depart for Linglestown Life Church 1430 N. Mountain Road Harrisburg, PA 17112 Buses arrive at Linglestown Life Church

 Ms. Luebke checks in while the choirs unload and use the restroom  8th Grade Chorus and Select Chorus warm-up at 8:00 am; perform at 8:20 am  Select Chorus performs at 8:40 am

Students return to buses and change into their park clothes and depart for the park.  Boys on bus 1, girls on buses 2 and 3. After changing, report to original bus. o Hershey Park 100 W. Hersheypark Drive Hershey, PA 17033 Transfer to Hershey Park Amusement Park

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Brief chaperone meeting in bus lot at Hershey Park to distribute tickets. Students unload & meet chaperones; receive park tickets; Enter park safely and remain together with assigned groups. Meals are on your own in the park!

Exit park to attend awards ceremony at the Hershey arena. Exit by the ride “The Claw.”

Awards ceremony at Hershey Park Arena  Stone Hill students and chaperones sit together as a group  Return to park after ceremony; ENJOY the park for a few more hours! Don’t forget Chocolate World! Report back to buses  Chaperones collect tip money ($2.00) and separate to bus drivers.  Take attendance & depart for SHMS.

Projected return time to Stone Hill MS  PARENTS please DO NOT park in the bus loop. Park on the side of the school.

*CHAPERONE GROUPS* Group A Anika Ahmed

Group C Grace Appiah-Kubi, Tiffini Manson

Group E Bryan Coe

Group G Jill Rogers, Julie Shackford

Group I Rajan Seth, Kevin Wenzel

Group K Yoorae Ha

Group M Muriel Janoschka

Aisha Ahmed Joyce Nzeza Debbie Appiah-Kubi Danielle Appiah-Kubi Ana Bertozzi Alia Manson Jackson Coe

Caeden Rogers Kayleigh Shackford Tasnia Chowdhury Chris Wenzel John Yap Sapna Seth Raman Kaur Srija Pinnamaneni Ann Hoang Sungin Ha Paola Henriquez Stephanie Hernandez

Lauren Janoschka Jasper Presley-Wolff Anisha Kohli Ansley Gullion Luke Janoschka

Group B Connie Bertke

Group D Anibal Avalos

Group F Stacey Hagenlock Group H Habib Huq

Group J Richard Kane

Group L Padma Mallipeddi

Group N Kavitha Patnaik

Erin Bertke Shreya Dandu Kiley Cox Rifit Ali Yvonne Park Kaegan Avalos Karan Nair Owen Celio Ian Underhill Yahit Dahiya Jared Smith Ryan Wardlow

Nick Hagenlock Joe Stone Kareem Aly Michael McGlone Axel Arias Maddie Larsen

Nehal Huq Dare Burnett Arabella Chiang Elijah Tomlin Tristan Housseau Namrata Managoli Noah Kane Erin Ging Olivia Vaughn Pooja Tanjore Dominick Maddalena Hunter Steward Sreya Mallipeddi Kiya Hicks Katie Herbstritt Virginia Fong Hannah Ark Shreya Muju Soumya Pondugula Sharan Patnaik Ananya Penugonda Sidra Ahsan Megana Pradeep Isha Kalaga Annabella Nguyen

Group O Bok Hee Pang

Group Q Janice Henry, Dana Bridger, Halema Elmagob

Group S Giustina Leone

Group U Stephanie Knott

Group W Todd Joyce

Caitlin Pang Ryan Nguyen Katie Lynch Meredith Scarboro Kaila Pickett Dylan Boupha Malina Frank Josh Jackson Jordan Jackson GeGe Walker Jordan Bridger Anis Shanneb Giovanna Leone Olivia Grant Sadie Thompson Brooke Beaton Gaby Clavijo Marchia Humphrise Walker Knott Luis Alarcon Sosa Tristan Berry Mo Khatib Carson Trent Brett Blevins Ellie Joyce Gabby McDonald Olivia McDonald Addison Hathaway Neera Khan

Group P Tara Robisch

Group R Senia Hamwi

Group T Michael Humphrise

Group V Mark Maxey

Faith Robisch Carson Manternach Cecille Juneau Mackenzie Dice Mahi Bhatt N’Deye Sock Maysi Hamwi Ananya Kanal Abby Broughton Clio Schriever Lauryn Kyser-White Hannah Howke Payton Hunter DJ Davis Ryan McCauley Sam Waltman Mason Askelson Ajani Gillis Jack Blanco Scott Maxey Sean Kelsey Josh Covert Arjun Tarafdar Jordan Levin Dwight Sharpe-Cox

*There is a mandatory Hershey Park rehearsal for 8th grade chorus students on Wednesday, May 13th from 3:30-4:23 pm in the auditorium. *There is a mandatory Hershey Park Select Chorus rehearsal on Thursday, May 14th from 3:30-4:23 pm in the auditorium. *There will be CHAPERONE MEETING on THURSDAY, MAY 14th from 6-7PM in the CHOIR ROOM. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT! 