AZ Tour
A Tour Across Arizona for 7th & 8th Graders - INFO SHEET
AZ Tour - May 6th - 11th, 2019
- Grand Canyon Lava Tubes
- Lowell Observatory
- The Grand Canyon
- Montezuma's Castle
- Arizona State Capitol
- Ranch Mexican Marketplace
- Papago Park
- Odysea
- Picacho Peak
- Kartchner Caverns
- AZ Sonora Desert Museum
Of course we will also slip some good food and good fun into the itinerary. All 7th & 8th grade students are expected to attend this trip. It is a part of the program that we deliver to our Jr. High students at St. Anthonys. If your child is unable to attend, please let Mr. Yorksmith know as soon as possible.
This information sheet will be updated as we continue to book activities, hotel rooms, and add contacts so check back frequently to stay up-to-date.
Payment Deposits & Due Dates
2nd Deposit Due 4/1/19: $150.00
Final Deposit Due 5/1/19: $50.00
Payment can be made all at once or by the amounts at the above dates. Many students already have a significant portion of their trip cost completed. Parents and/or students can check with the office or Mr. Yorksmith to see how much they have in their trip accounts.
WE HAVE NEVER HAD A STUDENT NOT ATTEND THE TRIP BECAUSE OF MONEY!
All that we ask is that students do their best to participate in the fundraising opportunities that we offer. As long as they participate, then we will make sure that all funds are raised. Sometimes we have scholarship opportunities that arise so we can make sure that all students are able to attend. If the cost of the trip seems to be an issue, please contact Mr. Yorksmith at byorksmith@stantschool.org and let him know that you will need help. Again, all that we ask is that the students do what they can to take advantage of all fundraising opportunities that we have.
Room Assignments
Bryan Yorksmith
Ray Hubbard
Room B
Heidi Sturm
Lisa Fogle
Melissa Grzelak
Room C
Sirus Baca
Michael Garcia
Cain Jordan
Alessio Cosen-Hill
Room D
Diane Banuelos
Rachel Sturm
Bryce Shellenberger
Emma Heslip
Room E
Elizabeth Rausch
Zoe Silva
Room F
Joe Grzelak
Josiah Grzelak
Tanner O'Hernandez
Ryan Rose
Room G
Sophie Babbitt
Zia Silva
Desiree Cordova
Room H
Kiana Beazley
Mia McFall
Lexie Ordinola
Sienna Grzelak
Room I
Shellbe Meyers
Rylee Short
Julia Middleton
Sarah Freeman
Vehicle Assignments
Eagle 1 - Sturm/Fogle
Sirus
Diane
Alessio
Michael
Emma
Cain
Lizzy
Bryce
Zoe
Rachel
Eagle 2 - Yorksmith/Hubbard
Kiana
Sarah
Sienna
Shellbe
Mia
Julia
Lexie
Rylee
Sophie
Desiree
Zia
Grzelak Vehicle
Joe
Josiah
Tanner
Ryan
WEATHER Forecast
Tuesday - South Rim of Grand Canyon: High of 59. Scattered Showers.
Wednesday - Flagstaff: High of 58. Scattered Showers. Phoenix: High of 82. Possible Showers.
Thursday - Phoenix: High of 82. Mostly Cloudy.
Friday - Tucson: High of 81. Mostly Sunny.
Saturday - Tucson: High of 86. Mostly Sunny.
Itinerary
Monday, May 6th
8:00 am - Leave School
8:45 am - Jim Gray's Petrified Wood
11:30 am - Lava Tubes Hike
1:00 pm - Sack Lunch at the Lava Tubes
2:00 pm - Check-in at Hotel
3:00 pm - Lowell Observatory
5:00 pm - Dinner Break in Flagstaff - Cane's or Wendys
6:00 pm - Lowell Observatory
9:30 pm - Back to Hotel
10:00 pm - Lights Out
Tuesday, May 7th
7:30 am - Buses Leave Hotel (Breakfast in Lobby prior)
9:00 am - Grand Canyon Activities
11:30 am - Sack Lunch
1:00 pm - Grand Canyon Hike
5:00 pm - Dinner Break in Flagstaff - Panda Express or Chipotle
6:00 pm - Wiffle Ball Game at Park
8:00 pm - Back to Hotel
10:00 pm - Lights Out
Wednesday, May 8th
9:30 am - Buses Leave Hotel (Breakfast in Lobby prior)
10:30 am - Montezuma's Castle
11:30 am - Sack Lunch
1:00 pm - AZ State Capitol Tour
3:30 pm - Check-in Hotel - Pool Time!
5:30 pm - Pizza by the pool for dinner.
7:00 pm - Movie Out (students should bring their own money for this)
9:30 pm - Back to Hotel
10:00 pm - Lights Out
Thursday, May 9th
9:00 am - Buses Leave Hotel (Breakfast in Lobby prior)
9:30 am - Papago Park Geocache Adventure
11:30 am - Lunch @ the Ranch Mexican Market
1:30 pm - Odysea Visit
4:00 pm - Amazing Jakes
8:00 pm - Back to Hotel
10:00 pm - Lights Out
Friday, May 10th
9:00 am - Buses Leave Hotel (Breakfast in Lobby prior)
10:30 am - Picacho Peak - Civil War Battle!
12:00 pm - Sack Lunch & Check-in Hotel
1:30 pm - Kartchner Caverns - Rotunda/Throne Tour
5:30 pm - Park Place Mall - Dinner at the Food Court
8:00 pm - Back to Hotel
10:00 pm - Lights Out
Saturday, May 11th
9:00 am - Buses Leave Hotel (Breakfast in Lobby prior)
9:30 am - Arizona/Sonora Desert Museum
12:00 pm - Lunch at Eegees
1:00 pm - Travel towards home
5:00 pm - Arrive at School for Parent Pick-up
What should I bring on the trip?
- A medium to small suitcase (like the carry-on luggage we used in D.C.)
- A backpack & water bottle (for cave exploration, hiking, tours)
- A good pair of walking/hiking shoes (walking, hiking, cave exploration & flip flops for pool time)
- Flashlight/Headlamp (for cave exploration)
- Camera
- Hat/ Sunglasses/ Sunscreen
- Rain Poncho & Small Umbrella
- Clothing - Shorts/ Pants/ Shirts (be prepared for any kind of weather - mostly warm), SA uniform shirt (Wednesday - Capitol Tour), Socks/ undergarments (enough for clean pairs each day), pajamas, swimsuits/ towel, & light jacket.
- Toiletries - Brush/ Comb/ Hair Supplies (you may want to bring travel shampoo/hair products), toothbrush/ toothpaste, deodorant, and deodorant. Did I mention deodorant?
- Medications - If you normally have allergies, headaches, other allergical reactions, etc., please be prepared for it. Bring medications, treatments, pain medicine, allergy pills, etc. and notify chaperones that you have them. You may also want to bring tissue paper if that you something you use often.
- Money - All main costs for the trip are paid for including all meals (except the movie night - $10 or so). Students can bring extra money to purchase items in stores/gift shops/restaurants/etc. I would suggest no more than $100. Students are responsible for any money they bring. We have had students lose money, wallets, plane tickets, binoculars, cameras, etc. on previous trips.
Dress Code
All students should be reminded that they are representing our school on this field trip. Shirts, pants, shorts, skirts, etc. should be appropriate. Students will need to wear their St. Anthony uniform shirts on Wednesday when we visit the AZ State Capitol. No hats may be worn to the AZ State Capitol. Students may bring hats on the trip, but they need to be appropriate. Hoodies & Jackets will not be allowed to be worn when the temperatures outside are 90+ degrees.
Behavior
Of course, I will expect students to act appropriately and represent our school well. Students should be aware of the people around you as we visit many popular tourist destinations. Treat every adult with the highest level of respect and report any issues to a chaperone. Students should be walking, NOT RUNNING at all destinations. At each destination you will be given the ground rules for that destination. Please be courteous and pay attention to chaperone direction. Students should be careful and respectful with all equipment, furniture, and property of the destinations that we will be visiting.
If we have an issue with inappropriate behavior during the trip, your family will be contacted and asked to come pick you up from the trip.
Electronics
- All content including music, videos, websites and communications (texts, emails, chat) should be appropriate and respectful.
- When you leave the vehicles for a tour destination, all electronics should be put away & silenced. You can have them with you for pictures, etc. but there should be no texting, phone calls, music, etc. while at our destinations. Save that for the vehicle time. If an emergency arises, please let a chaperone know.
- No earbuds/earphones should be used at our destinations.
- Follow all electronic rules at our various destinations.
- Electronics will be confiscated if not used appropriately.
Chaperones & Contacts
Contact information for the chaperones for this trip can be found below. We will be taking our two activity buses and possibly an additional vehicle. We have 26 students and 6 chaperones for a total of 32 in the entire group. Parents that will be making their own arrangements should let Mr. Yorksmith know as soon as possible.
Bryan Yorksmith - 928-521-2063
Heidi Sturm - 928-242-9356
Ray Hubbard - 202-813-2934
Melissa Grzelak - 928-242-1768
Lisa Fogle - 928-368-3743
Sam Rose - 928-242-5270
May 6th & 7th
May 8th & 9th
May 10th
Bryan Yorksmith
Email: byorksmith@stantschool.org
Website: www.stantschool.org
Location: 1400 E Owens, Show Low, AZ, United States
Phone: 928-537-4497
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Twitter: @stantschool