Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science

State Conference Information

Important Dates/Times/Location• Sunday – May 18th

• Monday – May 19th

• Tuesday – May 20th

• Departure from Parkland High School-track and field,(soccer) parking lot at 12:00 noon

• Students should arrive by 11:15, May 18th-Check in with Mr. Christman-SMS or Ms. Haberstroh-OMS

• Departure from Penn State- approximately 9:30 A.M. May 20th. Should return about 1:00-1:30 to Parkland High School track and field parking lot.

OMS-Bus #7

SMS-Bus #8 and Bus #9

Chaperone Information/Safety Concerns

• There is one adult chaperone for every 5 students.

• Students have regular check-in times, in person, no phone call check-ins

• Curfews and rules are reviewed Sun. night at a regional meeting.

• Lost keys will be charged $75

• Each student and adult wears a nametag at all times which includes their room key, meal key and keyed entry to the dorm as well as a list of names and phone numbers of their group and chaperone.

• Campus security 24 hours

• Medical staff, 24 hours, located in dorm area.

OMS ChaperonesMs.Dianne Haberstroh

Mr. Brian Holtzhafer

Mr. Tom Bryant

Glen Hofmann

Mrs. Carla Holdridge

Mr. Abu Shaw

Mrs. Carol Lawler

Ms. Kristin Mittl

Mrs. Lisa Luciano

Springhouse Chaperones

Accommodations• Dorm rooms, girls in one building, boys

in another.• Chaperones are just a few doors away.

Chaperones are on every floor with the students.

• All doors are labeled including chaperone names on doors.

• Rooms equipped with refrigerator and microwave.

• Two students per room.• Large bathroom with private showers

on each floor.• An idea - Bring a sand bucket with

shampoo, soap, flip flops, toothbrush, toothpaste, towel and personal items needed for shower.

“Let’s peek inside the dorm….”

Activities and Shopping• Featured buildings may be

available to tour.

• Swimming, tennis, basketball, volleyball

• Gym and pool open, special gaming events Monday evening

• Shopping at the book store.

• PJAS shirts and pins are available for purchase.

• Snacks available at Findlay Commons- where the dining hall is located.

Saltwater Aquarium at the Hub

The Arboretum at Penn State

Three meals are provided, all you can eat with a variety of menu items for every dietary need.

The Creamery

What to Bring? Can You Carry It?• Your project/tranparencies/flash drive• Students presenting in Willard/Sackett

should have registered and need their project on a flash drive as back up.

• Dress appropriately for the presentation• Casual dress, swimsuit• Cell phone if available• Towels, soap, shampoo, deodorant, hair

dryer, flip flops for shower. • An alarm clock, Kindles allowed• Blanket, pillow. Money for additional

snacks, video games, PJAS T-shirts, pins etc.

• Any medication-please check in with Ms. Haberstroh/ Mr. Christman

• Sports equipment (basketball, volleyball, tennis racket)

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Dressed for Success!

What Not to Bring

• Boom boxes, Radios• Laser pointers• Roller Blades,

Skateboards• Water guns, super soakers• Alcohol, and/or illegal

drugs• Any item that may cause

injury to you or others.• No movies, DVD players,

laptop computers

Overview of Schedule• Sunday- Unpack and attend meetings. Students receive

badges, and booklets of information. Find building and room locations. Mandatory meeting Sunday night for all participants.

• Monday: – High School Students-morning presentations, lunch,

“free” time.– Middle School Students- Possible campus tours, lunch,

afternoon presentations• Monday afternoon/evening, Awards Ceremonies, Pool and Gym, Games • Tuesday – Check out and travel home.

For Students with the One Day Package

• Check into Findlay Commons at the information booth. Opens 7:00 AM

• Park at the East Parking Deck on Bigler Road

Rules and Regulations• No running, throwing or

horseplay.

• Females are not allowed in male dorms and vice versa.

• Students must wear name tags at all times.

• All students must observe curfews and must be quiet after lights out.

• Check in with chaperone (IN PERSON) at established, regular times.

• Return your key to your chaperone in your brown key envelope.

Health Issues

• All health information has been received. Any personal issues, please meet with us after this session to discuss.

• Any medication needed, please package with name, phone number, school name and teacher sponsor.

Contacts/Chaperones OMS Dianne Haberstroh

•Cell-484-464-5219

Brian Holtzhafer

In charge of male dorms.

•Cell-484-350-9154

•SMS Daniel Christman

•Cell-484-522-8768

•Please identify yourself when

calling or texting.

Other chaperones are on

the chaperone listing.

We are PJAS Region #3

Edith Mauthe, Director-Cell # 484-274-6322, for emergencies only please.

Ice Cream surprise for Mom and Dad!

Sad to leave……

A Rewarding ExperienceQuestions????