The ski/snowboarding program begins on Thursday, January 3, 2008. There is so much great snow at Pats Peak and we are going to have a great first session. Please be sure that your child is dressed properly for this session. Remember that the gloves and socks used at recess are often still wet by the time we get to the mountain. Consider an extra pair of gloves and socks.
I have attached the handout that was given during the mandatory parent meeting. It should serve as a handy reference for you throughout the entire program. 2008 Pats Peak Parent Information Sheet
If your child needs bus transportation to Pats Peak, then I need a $20 check made payable to WYSA. Your child can give this to Mrs. Grimes on Wednesday.
If you are chaperoning, please be at Pats Peak by 3 PM. One of the most important roles for chaperones is to meet the bus at Pats Peak and help the students through the rental shop, put on boots and get to the 3:30 PM lesson on time. This is a challenge on the first day but gets easier over the course of the 5 weeks.
Nina Glendinning will be the parent chaperone on the bus. Your child must listen to all instructions given by her. (Nina—you have to be at Simonds by 2:15 PM…thanks). If there is a problem with your child’s behavior, you will be notified. There is no eating on the bus so be sure that your child has a great lunch. Have them bring a snack and water bottle for after the lesson. Not much time to eat before the lesson unless they are fast at getting ready with boots etc.
Casey Milender will be the parent chaperone in the lodge. Your child must listen to all instructions given by her. Students are NOT allowed to bring skis or snowboards inside the lodge. They are not allowed to run around and yell/scream inside the lodge. It is a place to warm up or meet a parent. Sometimes, children don’t want to ski after the lesson and spend that second hour in the lodge waiting. We strongly encourage students to go back outside but we do not force them. Be sure to discuss this with your child. Being in the lodge for the whole hour is what seems to lead to the behavior situations. If there is a problem with your child’s behavior, you will be notified.
If we are transporting your child’s equipment, please have it by the bike rack at Simonds by 2:15 PM.
Please be on time at Pats Peak at 5:30 PM for Pick UP.
Thanks,
Laurie Prewandowski
