Autrey Mill Middle School Band, Orchestra & Chorus

Orlando Fest Trip

Student Handbook

March 21-24, 2019

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Why are you on this trip?

★ To demonstrate the quality of music produced by Autrey Mill Middle School students and to see the results of teamwork within a group.

★ Be responsible/mature, be prompt, be present, be positive, be prepared, be polite/respectful/helpful, and be safe.

★ Interact with other students and remember you are a talented group of students! The Do’s 1. Do follow all Fulton County School policies, including those on drugs alcohol, and tobacco. Failure to do so may

result in dismissal. 2. Do bring headphones for ALL electronic devices (iPods, gaming systems, etc.) 3. Do wear comfortable walking shoes (closed toe / tennis shoes) in theme parks. 4. Do keep your hotel room neat as well as your concert uniform. 5. Do keep hotel room doors and windows locked at all times and keep up with your room key. 6. Do report strangers to your chaperone. 7. Do remember that “Light’s out” means go to sleep! 8. Do pack your concert uniform, including all accessories in a garment bag. 9. Do pack your other clothes and accessories in one suitcase. 10. Do check to see that you brought your instrument, instrument supplies, music, etc. if applicable and that it gets on the bus! 11. Do listen to your chaperone(s) and directors at all times. 12. Do THINK! PHONE: No outside phone calls can be made from the rooms. Calls to home or relatives can only be made from cell

phones. Please send calling card information with your child or allow them to call collect if they do not have a cell phone. Phones in the hotel rooms can only be used to call for assistance from your chaperone (room to room). Students MAY have their cell phones except for during the performance portion of our trip.

MONEY: Many meals have been paid for, but each student is responsible for paying for at least one meal a day. Please

plan for each meal (marked on the itinerary with a $), and souvenirs/snacks, etc. If a student is going to bring a credit card or pre-paid debit card, it is still recommended that students bring some cash. Students will also have an opportunity to shop and purchase drinks and snacks from the vending machines at the hotel; you will want to bring money for that purpose. Students are not allowed to charge anything to the room. This includes phone calls, pay-per-view, or food. (Room service and/or delivery orders are prohibited.) PLEASE!!! Keep your money on you at all times! Do not leave money lying around in your room, even if you are in the room! We cannot be responsible for any lost money. This cannot be stressed enough! Don’t spend your money all in one day. Students may want to portion out their spending money to make sure they have enough to cover the entire duration of the trip.

DO NOT BRING:

Expensive jewelry, valuables of any kind, large radio/mp3/CD player/video game systems. Each room in the hotel should have an iron, ironing board, alarm clock/radio, hair dryer. The Autrey Mill Middle School Dress Code will be strictly enforced! If you can’t wear it at school, don’t bring it on the trip! (No tank tops, exposed clothing, short shorts, etc. Be classy!)

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MEDICAL CARE: If any illness or emergency arises that the staff and/or chaperones cannot handle, the student will be taken to the nearest clinic or hospital.

ALL MEDICATIONS MUST BE CHECKED IN WITH the clinic before departure! Please send them in by Monday, March 18th so our clinic has time to prepare them for our trip. Medications must be presented in their original container in the amount that will be needed for the duration of the trip. The medications will be distributed as prescribed. Also, if a student will be self administering medications, a parent must complete and sign the permission form for self-medication and submit to the clinic.

ITEMS TO BRING:

DEPARTURE DAY: - $$ for meals/souvenirs. - Instrument w/reeds, mouthpieces, valve oil, mallets/sticks, etc. - ONE (1) Suitcase - ONE (1) Carry-on small bag (for use in parks - suggestion: small drawstring bag) - Uniform:

Band/Orchestra: White Band polo / black pants /black socks, black belt, & black shoes Chorus: Formal Uniform

- Card / Board games for hotel - Pillow and light blanket for bus ride - Snacks and bottled water for bus ride

(NO SODAS on bus / All drinks must have screw top) *Energy drinks or any kind are NOT ALLOWED

HOTEL INFORMATION: Best Western Orlando Gateway 7299 Universal Blvd Orlando, FL 32819 407-351-5009 800-445-7299 PERFORMANCE VENUE: Oak Ridge High School 700 W. Oak Ridge Road Orlando, FL 32809 THEME PARK: Universal Studios 6000 Universal Blvd. Orlando, FL 32819 DINNER: In Parks both days

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AUTREY MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL Band, Chorus, and Orchestra RULES OF THE ROAD:

TRAVELING RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. The consumption of alcoholic beverages and use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and will cause immediate dismissal. 2. Smoking and/or consuming chewing tobacco products will not be tolerated and will cause immediate dismissal. 3. Students will not be permitted in any hotel room other than their own after hours. No unauthorized persons will be allowed to visit at any time. 4. No boys are permitted in girls’ hotel rooms. No girls are permitted in boys’ hotel rooms. No student from Autrey Mill is permitted in any other group’s room. 5. At dark, no boys/girls will be allowed to sit in the same seats on the bus. 6. Students are expected to behave at all times in the hotel. You are representing Autrey Mill Middle School and Johns Creek, Georgia. The Directors or Administrator will deal with anyone deemed guilty of gross misbehavior. 7. Young adults DO NOT roughhouse or damage property. As Autrey Mill Middle School Band/Orchestra/Chorus members you are not only a reflection of Autrey Mill Middle School, but the community as well. Parents and students will be held responsible for paying for any property damage or lost room keys (where applicable). 8. All students are expected to participate in all activities. 9. No food, glasses, silverware, or dishes are to be taken from a meal service area to your room at any time. 10. Shirts, shoes, and other appropriate apparel are to be worn at all times. The AMMS Dress Code applies to attire worn on this trip. 11. Rooms are to be locked at all times. 12. Hotel room windows are to be closed and locked at all times. Hotel room draperies/curtains are to remain closed at all times when you are in your room. 13. There will be NO breaking in line at any eating facility. 14. Courtesy to others is expected at all times.

15. There is to be NO wearing of hats, hair rollers, or sunglasses in the building. 16. There will be NO playing of instruments while in your hotel room. This includes tapping or drumming on desktops, floors, etc. 17. All school rules will be strictly enforced. Any infraction of these rules will be dealt with by both the Directors and the school authorities. 18. All students should realize that for the duration of the trip, any personal desires, uniqueness of character, or other individualities must be considered secondary to the traits that facilitate large group control and management. 19. Under no circumstances will students be permitted to leave the hotel/rooms except when with the entire group or at the discretion of the Directors. Any students found leaving the premises without permission from the Directors will be dealt with severely. Students will be checked in rooms at night and checked out in the mornings for breakfast.

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20. Profanity or poor choice of words is NOT a part of the Autrey Mill Band/Orchestra/Chorus programs. Make sure that your language is NEVER offensive at any time while with the group. 21. AMMS BAND/ORCHESTRA/CHORUS MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO BE

AT THE RIGHT PLACE, AT THE RIGHT TIME,

IN THE RIGHT UNIFORM, WITH ALL OF THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT – READY TO GO!

22. While on the trip, students will be in a group with a MINIMUM of SIX (6) students. Each group must be with their chaperone as required. 23. The Directors reserve the right to dismiss and send home (at parent’s expense) any student who disobeys the rules and whose general conduct and attitude towards the trip and its participants is determined to be detrimental to the rest of the group. 24. All rules of conduct were written with the individual safety of each student & group decorum in mind. Every precaution will be taken to insure adequate supervision. Students are expected to comply with the requests of adult chaperones to insure the safety and well being of everyone. Please stress this when discussing out-of-town trips with your son or daughter. 25. Students are expected to remain with chaperones and in the park designated for that time period. 26. Students are expected to be prompt at meeting locations. 5 min. early is on time and on time is late. In the event a group is unable to meet a designated meeting time, communication should be made to the directors. Behavior Consequences If inappropriate behavior choices are made one or all of the following consequences will apply:

● Chaperone/Student Conference ● Chaperone/Director/Student Conference ● Chaperone/Director Conference ● Director/Administrator Conference ● Call Parents

A student will be sent home at the expense of the parent/parents for being part of, in any way, one of the following infractions:

● Use or possession of a controlled substance (Drugs of any type, alcohol or cigarettes) ● Co-Ed room visitation ● Failure to follow trip rules ● Stealing, physical confrontation, defacing property or using vulgar/offensive language ● Any other serious offense deemed necessary by a director or administrator

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Autrey Mill Middle School Band/Orchestra/Chorus

ROOM CAPTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will be called to exit the bus first to get the room card keys for you and your roommates. 2. Go back to the bus to get your roommates and your luggage. 3. Pass out room card keys to your roommates. Keep the envelope in which you receive your card keys. You will need

this for checkout. 4. There will be a $10 fee charged for each room card key lost . It is the room captain’s responsibility to tell your

roommates to keep up with their card keys. If a card key is lost, it should be reported to your chaperone immediately. The student will be billed for the loss!!!

5. All students must remain in their room with their room captain until your chaperone has checked your room for

checkout. 6. After your room has been checked by your chaperone, collect all keys from your roommates, place them in the

original envelope, and return them to your chaperone. This must be done after your room has been checked by your chaperone and cleared of all belongings.

7. Report any room damage to your chaperone as soon as it happens. Please inspect your room at arrival to report any

damage that may have occurred before we occupy the room.

BUS CAPTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Prior to departure, report to the bus and assume responsibility for loading the luggage into the appropriate

compartment of the bus. Do not let students just pile items inside the luggage compartment. 2. Upon arrival at the hotel at the end of the first day, you will be allowed to get off of the bus first to begin unloading

the luggage or equipment from the luggage compartments. Line the luggage up in a row, so it will be easy to retrieve. Stay with the luggage from the bus until all of it is retrieved by its owner. Then, gather your luggage and go with your roommates to your room.

3. Report to the chaperone on board any problem on the bus as soon as it occurs. A problem can be anything from the

need for another trash bag, a spilled drink, a sick student, or a broken seat. 4. When we arrive at the hotel at the end of each day, check the bus to ensure it is clean and ready for the next day. Take

the initiative for supervising the collection of all trash into trash bags before arriving at a destination. The chaperones on board will then collect the bags upon arrival at the destination and get them to the dumpster.

5. Upon return to the school, the bus captains are also responsible for ensuring that all trash and personal items are

removed from the bus.

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What to Bring: ● Uniform:

Band/Orchestra: polo shirt / Black dress pants / Black socks / Black dress shoes / Black Belt. Chorus: Formal Uniform

● AMMS Music Department Shirt / AMMS Spiritwear Shirts ● One suitcase with the following:

● Bathroom items (Shampoo, brush/comb, toothpaste/toothbrush, shaver/razor if needed, deodorant, etc.)

● Shorts/pants for 3 days ● Shirts for 3 days ● Undergarments/socks for 4 days ● Walking shoes for theme parks. - no heels, flip-flops, open shoes (tennis shoes/closed toe shoes

for park - ONLY!) ● Comfortable shoes for hotel and bus (NOT for Universal!) ● Sunscreen.

● Pillow and light blanket for bus ride. ● Backpack with books, electronics, and toiletries for bus trip. All electronics must have headphones as

not to disturb other students. (Electronics such as phone/air pods/etc. are brought at student’s own risk. School iPads should not travel with you.)

Weather The extended forecast for Orlando is partially cloudy and Highs in the low-80s / Lows in the low 60s! We have requested clear blue skies and warm temperatures but you never know. Check the Weather Channel for Orlando prior to packing. You should bring a light jacket or sweater for evening activities. Also, bring an emergency rain poncho or jacket, just in case. Travel Tips ● Eat a good meal before departure. You will eat lunch at school. This will make you more

comfortable on the bus ride. You may want to bring some snack food and water. ● Choose what you wear on the bus ride down carefully. All clothing should be school appropriate.

FYI: Buses tend to be kept cooler. ● Make sure that you have everything important that you need for the trip with you at your bus seat –

daily medications (turned into clinic), sunscreen, hats, camera, spending money, etc. ● If you don’t need it, don’t carry it! You will have to carry and be responsible for all personal

belongings. Keep in mind, if you carry a bag at Universal you will have to put your personal belongings/bag into lockers for some rides.

● School iPads should not go on the trip with you.

First Aid Please notify your chaperone/director for any needs that you may have. Spending Money Students should be prepared to purchase one meal per day. There are many opportunities for souvenirs and snacks, so please send some extra money with your child. Suggestion for dinner money: Valdosta meal = $7-10 / Dinner in the park = $15-$20

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ORLANDO FEST Itinerary

DATE: March 21-24, 2019

Autrey Mill Middle School 4110 Old Alabama Road Johns Creek, GA 30022 Directors: Wendy Wilson/Vanessa Edwards/Tim Anderson School #: 470.254.7622 Cell: 404.441.1003 (WW)/404-915-7673 (VE)/404-388-6443 (TA) March 21 Thursday 12:00PM Students dismissed to buses 12:30PM Depart for Orlando 5:30PM Dinner en route (Valdosta - on

your own $$ ) 9:30PM Arrive at hotel and check in

Best Western Orlando Gateway 7299 Universal Blvd Orlando, FL 32819 407-351-5009 800-445-7299

March 22 Friday 6:45AM/7:20AM Breakfast at the hotel 8:00AM Depart for Universal Studios

6000 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819

9:00AM Enter the park day 1 ticket

Lunch in the park (on your own $$ ) Dinner in the park (food voucher provided -on your own schedule)

9:00PM Depart for Hotel 10:00PM Room Check 10:15PM Lights Out

March 23 Saturday 7:45AM/8:20AM Breakfast at the hotel 9:30AM Depart for Performance Site

Oak Ridge High School 700 W Oak Ridge Rd Orlando, FL 32809

11:10AM Chorus Adjudicated Performance 11:50AM Band Adjudicated Performance 12:30PM Orchestra Adjudicated

Performance 12:50PM Eat Pizza lunch (provided) @

performance venue then return to hotel to change for park.

2:00PM Depart for Islands of Adventure **Wear PEACE-LOVE-MUSIC shirt**

Enter using 2 nd day ticket Dinner in the parks (on your own $$ )

8:00PM Awards presentation in the Park

Sinbad Theatre in Islands of Adventure

9:30PM Depart for Hotel 10:30PM Room Check 11:00PM Lights Out March 24 Sunday 7:15AM/7:50AM Breakfast at hotel 8:30AM Room Check / Load coach and

check out of hotel 9:00AM Depart for Autrey Mill MS 1:00PM Lunch en route (Valdosta-on

your own $$ ) 6:00PM Arrive at Autrey Mill MS

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Autrey Mill Middle School Band/Chorus 2019 Orlando Fest Trip

Student Packing Checklist

LUGGAGE LIMITS: You may pack ONE (1) suitcase and ONE (1) SMALL carry-on bag. Please attach an ID tag with your name, address and phone number to each piece of luggage you bring. Remember: You are responsible for carrying ALL of your luggage and equipment! Pack everything needed for Thursday in your carry-on cinch bag; suitcases will not be accessible until Thursday NIGHT at the hotel! Packed in ONE (1) Carry-on: ⎯ Bathroom items (Shampoo, brush/comb, toothpaste/toothbrush, shaver/razor if needed, deodorant, etc.) ⎯ Sunscreen ⎯ Dinner Money for Thursday ($7-$10) and any spending money ⎯ Autrey Mill Spirit wear Shirt for Thursday ⎯ Comfortable shoes for hotel and bus (NOT for Universal!) Packed in ONE (1) Suitcase: ⎯ AMMS Music Department T-Shirt (Peace-Love-Music) for Saturday (if owned) ⎯ Shorts/pants for 3 days ⎯ Shirts for 3 days ⎯ Undergarments/socks for 4 days ⎯ Tennis shoes - no heels, flip-flops, or open shoes (back or front) ⎯ Clothes for Sunday (return bus trip) ⎯ Chorus Only: Chorus Spirit wear Shirt (to wear on Friday) Concert Uniform: Band/Orchestra: Band White Polo Shirt / Black Dress Pants / Black Socks / Black Dress Shoes / Black Belt Chorus: Formal Uniform Instrument:

Instrument in working condition Reeds / mouthpiece / sticks / mallets / Rosin / Bow Valve oil / Cork grease Music / Band or Orchestra Binder

You may also bring your Harry Potter wand if you own one.

***Luggage can be dropped off in the music rooms on Thursday 3/21 starting at 8:00AM.

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Park Information and Suggestions

● Most rides are 3D/4D simulation rides and are indoors. Rain or shine they rarely shut down. Be aware in case you get motion sickness.

● Do Not eat or drink lots of sugar/candy/sodas and then go on roller coasters. It can make you sick. Be smart. You are allowed to bring in a bottle of water with you.

● The Jimmy Fallon show/ride requires tickets. They are free but you need to reserve them ahead of time and then come back for your showtime. Get tickets early.

● Watch the parades! Watch out for the parades - they sometimes close streets when you are trying to get somewhere. Even if you aren’t watching the parade, know what time it starts so you can navigate around the park.

● Get your picture made with a lifesize Transformer!!!!!! (Bumble Bee, Optimus Prime, & Megatron)

● Most rides do not allow you to bring bags or phones with you. There are free lockers throughout the park near each ride. They require a thumbprint and for you to remember your locker number. You CANNOT leave your things in a locker for the entire day. After a certain time period the lockers expire so you will have to get your belongings after each ride.

● Do the BIG rides or your FAVORITE rides first. (Harry Potter/Transformers/Jurassic Park/Hulk/Minions/Gringotts/Mummy) These tend to have the longest lines.

● Plan on having more time in the parks on Friday. Our performances are on Saturday so plan your day appropriately.

● We will enter one of the parks each day. Your entire group may park hop by getting on the Hogwarts Express. You have to have your “Park Hopper” ticket to get on but it connects the two parks. You MAY NOT exit the park into City Walk and walk to the other park entrance. If you park hop, make sure to give yourself plenty of time to travel between stations on the train. At certain times of the day, it gets busy.

● Not all of the rides are roller coasters.

● There is a Starbucks inside Universal Studios (Your Chaperone may need this!!)

● Drink LOTS and LOTS of water. You can quickly get dehydrated while in the park, especially since you are not used to the Florida weather.

● Wear sunscreen. Your skin will thank you!

● Purchase the refillable drink cups. There are freestyle machines throughout the park which you can get sodas and/or water. You can even get ICEES in them for the day. If you are planning on drinking 2-3 drinks throughout the day it will pay for itself. They can be reactivated for the second day.

● If you want to buy souvenirs….GREAT!!!! Think about the best time to purchase them. If you buy them early in the day you have to carry them all day - Yes, YOU have to carry them….not your Chaperone. Also, don’t wait until Saturday night when we are trying to leave. Once the Awards Ceremony is over there is no time left to shop.

Download the Universal app before you go. It is FREE! Use the app for: Wait times Show times Park map Ride/Show descriptions

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