Ski+Trip

February 18-19, 2012
Dear students and parents,

I am pleased to announce that I am organizing a fun filled ski weekend to Phoenix Park Ski Resort. The trip is an overnight trip scheduled for February 18th and 19th. We are excited to be able to offer this trip again and look forward to renewing this tradition as in years past. Here are some of the key details for the trip. I am the organizer so any and all questions and forms should go through me, not any other school representative. Other teachers will serve as chaperons so many familiar faces will be present on the trip. One thing that you will read on the permission form is that this is a non-school sponsored trip. This means that since there is no educational value to this trip, KIS assumes no liability and will not be involved in any official capacity. This won't affect what safety precautions we take or rules we set; it is simply shifting responsibility to me as the organizer.

As for logistics, buses will take us directly from KIS to Phoenix Park. At the resort, we will stay at their youth hostel. Room assignments will be according to grade level as much as possible, but some 6th and 7th grade students may be combined. As many as 8 students will be in a room. Students will be required to purchase lift tickets for Saturday and Sunday morning. Saturday night is an option open to all. The form has more information on this. Additionally, we will gather for meals, but students pay for their own meals. Depending on traffic, we may return anywhere from 3:30-5:00pm on Sunday. We will make announcements on the buses to help students inform parents when we will arrive at KIS. Lastly, this trip is limited to 35 students. No preference will be given to any grade, so first come first served.

If you are interested in this trip, download the form located on this page. Make sure to select the proper option and return the form and money in an envelope with the student's name, grade, and amount. Thank you.

Sincerely, J. Hernandez