Marine Bio Field Trip 2012

Important Information –Schedule and Things to Bring

Friday, November 30, 2012:

Time / Activity
7:30-9:10 AM / Report to first period. Drop off your things in my room. Meet in my room after first period.
9:30 AM / Departure Time (We are leaving with or without you at this time so BE ON TIME PLEASE AND THANK YOU!)
1:00 PM to 1:45 PM / Lunch from Subway (included) at Texas State Aquarium
2710 N. Shoreline Blvd • Corpus Christi, TX 78402 • 1.800.477.GULF
2:00 PM to 5:30 PM / Wild Flight Show, Diver in the Water (Flower Gardens), Guided Tour of Aquarium
Silent Reflection in journals
6:00 PM -7:30 PM / Dinner at Snoopy’s Pier in Corpus (students will need money for dinner) $15 dollars will be more than enough CASH ONLY!!
Please go to http://www.snoopyspier.com/
For a full menu. Snoopy’s Veranda is an excellent vegetarian option and their menu is also available on the same website
7:30 – 8:30 / Drive from Corpus to Port Aransas Marine Science Institute:
750 Channel View Drive
Port Aransas, TX 78373-5015
Tel: 361-749-6805
Fax: 361-749-6703
Web: www.utmsi.utexas.edu
8:30 / Check in, shower
10:00 / LIGHTS OUT!!!

The Dorms are equipped with only a pillow, sheets, and a bed. Students will need the following items for the trip:

·  A change of clothes (2 at least, no more than 4!!)

·  Bathing Suits/Trunks

·  Sunscreen

·  A hat

·  A water bottle (water bottles will be provided on the way, but a reusable is STRONGLY recommended!)

·  Close-toed shoes ARE A MUST (students will NOT be allowed to ride in the canoe at the aquarium or the boat at UTMSI)

·  A change of shoes if a pair gets wet (water shoes are optional but highly recommended)

·  A towel

·  A blanket/sleeping bag

·  Toiletries (deodorant, toothbrush/paste, shampoo and conditioner, soap

Saturday, December 1, 2012:

Time / Activity
7:00 AM / Breakfast @ UTMSI (included in field trip cost)
8:00 AM -10:00 AM / ½ students on KATY research vessel ; other ½ at wetlands education center / beach fun J
10:00AM – 12:00PM / Student groups switch activities
12:00 PM / Lunch @ UTMSI (included in field trip cost)
1:00 PM / Depart for Kealing MS
5:00-7:00 PM / Please be waiting at Kealing to pick up your student…we will call when we are about 30 minutes out from Austin (we may run early or late)

Group 1: Coach Rydolph

Student Names / To Corpus / To Snoopy’s / From Snoopy’s / To KMS
1.  Kashelle Kaufold
2.  Cristian Miranda
3.  Clarissa Bird
4.  Jonathan Mendez
5.  Grace Olwen
6.  Erik Rodriguez
7.  Elysa Naranjo
8.  J. Corbin Schmeil
9.  Madeline Havranek
10.  Jacob Keeler
11.  Elliott Thacker
12.  Bella Cheng
13.  Andi Feddeler

Group 2: Ms. Tasneem

Student Names / To Corpus / To Snoopy’s / From Snoopy’s / To KMS
1.  Ruth Mewhinney
2.  Nathan Hamilton
3.  Bela Madrid
4.  Cyrus Cutter
5.  Varun Sudunagunta
6.  Cameron Murdock
7.  Jeremy Brinker
8.  Chloe Byars
9.  Idali Espinoza
10.  Myrka Reynaga
11.  Bryton Calder
12.  Audrey Davis
13.  Amanda Phares

Group 3: Ms. Parker

Student Names / To Corpus / To Snoopy’s / From Snoopy’s / To KMS
1.  Emily Comeaux
2.  Ella Childs
3.  Carly Smith
4.  Kenda Rios
5.  Anna Poterek
6.  Isabelle Blaha