stuff to bring

[vjones]

Hi Everyone,

It was great meeting all of you on Sunday! Just a reminder of some of the things we covered during orientation. These tips will help ensure you have a better trip.

THINGS TO BRING

•Lightweight clothing (that you don’t necessarily need to iron)
women: we suggest skirts and dresses for convenience
men: we suggest khaki shorts or lightweight breathable pants
•Travel laundry detergent
•VERY comfortable walking shoes (if you can walk all day in flip flops, this is fine)
•One fairly presentable outfit – high heels or patent leather shoes are not necessary
•A sweater for heavily air-conditioned buildings/buses
•Sunblock
•Sunglasses
•Hat or umbrella for sun protection
•Travel tissue or toilet paper
•Hand sanitizer
•Insect repellant
•Any prescription medications you use and enough to last the entire trip
•Any over-the-counter medications (cold, flu, Imodium, allergies, etc.) you prefer as the brands you are used to may not necessarily be available for purchase in China or Taiwan
•Women: bring your own feminine products
•Contact lens solution for the duration of the trip
•Shampoo/soap/conditioner – there may be a few hotels that may not supply these so bring a travel sized supply
•Hairdryer – if you absolutely need one – some hotels may not have these, so you might want to bring a small travel sized one from home

WHAT NOT TO BRING

•Halter tops, tube tops, sheer tops, etc – unless you plan on putting a sweater on over it
•Daisy dukes and mini-skirts
•Shirts with controversial logos/slogans/pictures
•Avoid denim – it gets hot and doesn’t dry fast enough
•Too much luggage! You will need to carry your own luggage wherever we go
Please note: If there is a baggage check fee anywhere we travel, you will be responsible for paying the fee.

Best wishes,
Venus

[Anonymous]

This is a list of books that I have ordered
Heart of the golden empire: An illustrated history of Bakersfield
Children of the Dust Bowl: The True Story of the School at Weedpatch Camp
What's Great About California? (Our Great States)
California's Highway 99 (Images of America)
The Bakersfield Sound: Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and California Country
State Shapes: California

[Anonymous]

Thank you Venus for posting this. This is going to be extremely helpful. I will begin getting ready slowly and have my sister double check my list. I tend to always forget something and can't risk that happening this time.

Sidenote- No Starbucks might be difficult

[Anonymous]

Books for Taiwan

I am bringing Murrieta (Images of America) and Temecula (CA) (Images of America)

These books cover the history and founding of the Temecula Valley

[Anonymous]

I am bringing "P is for Palos Verdes"
http://www.amazon.com/Palos-Verdes-Mary-Jo-Hazard/dp/1620866919/ref=pd_rhf_eetyp_p_img_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=08J6F2B14JJQP3P16QNS

[cgao]

A few other things to bring:

[Anonymous]

I'm bringing California: A History by Andrew Rolle and reaching out to my admin team about getting Liberty High School swag for the students and teachers on our visits.

[Anonymous]

I'm bringing California: A History for Kids and some pencils from my school
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1569765324?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_2&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[Anonymous]

I am bringing a yearbook from my school & 30 pamphlets some of my students made & I have 3 t-shirts from my school. I can go in on the cost of any books that someone already purchased or if we need more? Clay? I can buy those.

[Anonymous]

I am taking about 25 pencils with the school's name. I did not have time to have my students work on something. Packing and moving classrooms took up a lot of time.

I went to Barnes and Nobles for books, but their selection was minimal. Amazon was a better option. I ordered the following books:

The California Gold Rush: An Interactive History Adventure
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1429611790?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

California Missions Coloring Book
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0486273466?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

California Missions Guide
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1489574220?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

California:Portrait of a State (Hardcover) - If this one is too heavy, I will have to be careful with packing and prioritize.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/155868848X?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
edited by malvarenga on 6/20/2015

[Anonymous]

Clay or Catherine,
Can you please post the information we need to send out thank you cards to our sponsors? I would like to send them before we leave.

[Anonymous]

I'm bringing some lanyards from my school, bookmarks my students made, and 2 t-shirts from my school. I have a really good book called Latinos in California...a different cultural perspective maybe?

[Anonymous]

I have two books and I'm trying to decide between the two.

1. Mondon, Karl (2013). California, Then and Now: People and Places. This is a small, but heavier picture book that has illustrations from what California cities look like in the past and what they look like today.
2. Starr, Kevin (2007). California: A History. Kevin Starr is one of California's leading historians who has contributed to many of the archive collections. An excellent book, but it doesn't have the colorful pictures.
3. American West: Dutch Oven Cooking (2000). This book I acquire while at the AP Reading the past few weeks in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is thin and light weight and includes a number of what look to be delicious Western recipes.

**If I have the space, I will try to bring both of the books on California.

Also bringing: Student made bookmarks and posters from our performing arts productions since we are an Arts Magnet; San Diego/CA Key Rings.
edited by roxannepompilio on 6/23/2015
edited by roxannepompilio on 6/26/2015

[clay dube]

Let's use this corner of the forum to share information about:
stuff you're thinking about bringing
stuff you've decided to bring
stuff you or your students are preparing to share with students in China and Taiwan

[Anonymous]

I'm bringing 30 pencils from my school and 30 highlighters. I'll be looking at books this weekend.
edited by jalves on 6/25/2015

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