Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science State Conference Information

1. Pennsylvania Junior Academy of ScienceState Conference Information

2. 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.

3. OMS-Bus #7 SMS-Bus #8 and Bus #9

4. 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.

6. OMS Chaperones Ms.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

7. Springhouse Chaperones Mr. Daniel Christman Ms. Susan Stern Ms. Sara Yazujian-Wehr Mrs. Robin Roberts Ms. Kristin Yudt Mr. Chris Gigler Mr. Rick Clee Mr. Kevin Hallman Mrs. Sandi Hathaway Mr. Anthony Verna (parent) Mr.NagiLatefa (parent) Mrs.Lorenza El-Kik (parent)

8. 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….”

10. 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.

11. Saltwater Aquarium at the Hub

12. The Arboretum at Penn State

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

15. The Creamery

17. 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)

18. ! Dressed for Success!

19. 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

20. 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.

21. 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

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. Ice Cream surprise for Mom and Dad!

26. Sad to leave……

27. A Rewarding ExperienceQuestions????