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  • June 4, 2015 at 6:15 am #21980
    vjones
    Spectator

    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

    June 4, 2015 at 10:42 am #21981
    Anonymous
    Guest

    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

    June 6, 2015 at 3:40 pm #21982
    Anonymous
    Guest

    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

    June 8, 2015 at 2:20 pm #21983
    Anonymous
    Guest

    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

    June 9, 2015 at 7:21 am #21984
    Anonymous
    Guest

    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

    June 9, 2015 at 9:00 am #21985
    cgao
    Spectator

    A few other things to bring:

  • a book about California to give as a gift
  • 30 small items from your school (i.e. pencils, stickers, bookmarks, etc) to give as gifts
  • portable charger (for phones)
  • universal outlet adapter
  • travel pillow
  • cash

    • edited by cgao on 6/9/2015

June 10, 2015 at 5:45 pm #21986
Anonymous
Guest

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.

June 12, 2015 at 5:48 am #21987
Anonymous
Guest

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

June 13, 2015 at 10:58 am #21988
Anonymous
Guest

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.

June 13, 2015 at 6:46 pm #21989
Anonymous
Guest

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

June 15, 2015 at 8:42 am #21990
Anonymous
Guest

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.

June 20, 2015 at 12:18 pm #21991
Anonymous
Guest

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?

June 23, 2015 at 4:23 am #21992
Anonymous
Guest

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.Cool

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

June 25, 2015 at 2:58 pm #3918
clay dube
Spectator

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

June 25, 2015 at 2:58 pm #21993
Anonymous
Guest

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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