Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science State Conference Information

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Pennsylvania Junior Academy of ScienceState
Conference Information
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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 1200 noon
• Students should arrive by 1115, May 18th-Check
  in with Mr. Christman-SMS or Ms. Haberstroh-OMS
• Departure from Penn State- approximately 930
  A.M. May 20th. Should return about 100-130 to
  Parkland High School track and field parking lot.

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• OMS-Bus 7
• SMS-Bus 8 and Bus 9

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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.

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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

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Springhouse Chaperones

• Mr. Daniel Christman
• Ms. Susan Stern
• Ms. Sara Yazujian-Wehr
• Mrs. Robin Roberts
• Ms. Kristin Yudt
• Mr. Chris Gigler

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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.

Lets peek inside the dorm.
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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.

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Saltwater Aquarium at the Hub
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The Arboretum at Penn State
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Dinner at Penn State
Three meals are provided, all you can eat with a
variety of menu items for every dietary need.
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The Creamery
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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)

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Dressed for Success!

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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

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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.

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For Students with the One Day Package

• Check into Findlay Commons at the information
  booth. Opens 700 AM
• Park at the East Parking Deck on Bigler Road

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Ice Cream surprise for Mom and Dad!
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Sad to leave
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A Rewarding ExperienceQuestions????