What To Pack for DC/NYC

[Zach DiIonno]

Aloha Parents!

 

We are just 14 days away from the big trip!  We have some great news: We are going to meet with Congresswoman Mazie Hirono for a photo op AND...we will be taking a tour of the White House!  Since we will be going straight from the airport to the White House, please make sure that your child packs his/her dress outfit IN THEIR CARRY-ON.  They may change at the airport, but we will not be stopping at the hotel before the tour.

 

Also, please make sure that they have their Smithsonian backpack (we handed them out today at the meeting) as they will be using it everyday in addition to their Smithsonian lanyard (we will hand these out at the airport).  They may use their Smithsonian backpack as one carry-on and bring a second (small) carry-on as well.

 

They should wear their black Civic Club shirt to the airport when we leave, have something green to wear on St. Patrick's Day, and their I Love New York shirt to wear when we go to New York.

 

Finally, I told the students today that they MUST bring their heavy/warm jacket/coat to school and show it to one of the advisors to make sure that it will be thick enough.  We do not want any of the students to be unprepared for the extreme cold (and possibly snowy) weather and risk getting sick. They have until Thursday, March 11th (day before we leave) to bring their jacket in.

 

I've revised the packing list, so please make sure to go over it with your child. 

 

Aloha,

Cherilyn Inouye

 

WHAT TO PACK

Baggage:

Students can bring ONE bag to check in and ONE to carry on and/or SMITHSONIAN BACKPACK (max 1 suitcase + 2 carry-on). We recommend a suitcase with wheels to check in and a backpack or duffel bag to carry on. Also, bring a suitcase lock for when you leave the room. 

 

REQUIRED: Smithsonian backpack + lanyard (to be worn daily), luggage tag (put on suitcase).

 

Clothes:

·        Sweatshirt or jacket, preferably with a hood (bring more than one if you tend to get cold so you can layer)

·        Heavy jacket/coat – need to show advisor your jacket/coat by 3/11

·        4-5 casual shirts (Girls-No tank tops)

·        1 long-sleeved dress shirt (Capitol/White House)

·        4-5 jeans/pants

·        1 dress pants/slacks/long skirt (must be ankle-length) (Capitol/White House)

·        3-4 warm sleep clothes

·        Underwear for 7 days

·        Socks for 7 days

·        Wear Civic Club shirt to airport

·        I ♥ NY Shirt

·        Something green for St. Patrick’s Day

·        Optional: Thermal underwear or leggings/tights

 

Shoes:

·        1 pair of STURDY AND WARM walking shoes (we may walk several miles a day, and it will be very cold and possibly wet – no canvas sneakers or mesh athletic shoes)

·        1 pair of comfortable dress shoes (Capitol/White House)

·        1 pair of rubber slippers (hotel)

 

Accessories:

·        Keep jewelry and accessories to a minimum (ideally, don’t bring ANY!) to avoid loss/theft

·        A passport pouch to keep ID/money to wear inside clothes at all times A fanny pack or shoulder bag to take on day trips

·        Gloves/mittens if your hands get cold

·        Beanie or wool hat (esp. if you have short hair)

·        Optional: Scarf, sunglasses, belt

 

Toiletries:

·        Shampoo, conditioner, lotion and soap are provided by the hotel, but you may bring your own.

·        Deodorant

·        Lip balm

·        Brush or comb

·        Toothbrush and travel-size toothpaste (don’t share it!)

·        Dental floss

·        Glasses, contacts, and contact solution (if needed). If you wear contacts, always bring an extra pair.

·        Feminine hygiene products

·        Toilet drops

·        Important medications and vitamins (prescriptions, Tylenol, cold or allergy medicine, cough drops, etc.) NOTE: Teachers/chaperones are not allowed to give a student medicine, so make sure you bring your own.

·        Toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and any other liquids or gels must be in a travel size (3 ounces or less) container and must be packed in a quart size baggie if you put them in your carry-on. Otherwise, it may be confiscated by security.

 

Other:

·        Laundry bag/plastic bags for dirty clothes

·        Hospitality gifts (Macadamia nuts, Hawaiian souvenirs) – Advisors will provide also

 

Basics: (Pack In Your Carry-on):

·        Wallet

·        ID

·        Cash (no more than $200.00)

·        Traveler’s checks or credit/ATM card

·        Emergency contact numbers

·        Medical history

·        List of medications

·        Insurance card

·        Breath mints/gum (gum for plane only, please)

·        Snacks (pretzels, hard candy, granola bars)

·        AR book

·        Travel pillow

·        Cell phone and charger

·        Calling card (try Longs Photo Dept.)

·        Camera and charger/batteries

·        Film/memory card

·        Travel size tissue

·        1 set extra clothes – THIS SHOULD BE YOUR DRESSY OUTFIT FOR THE WHITE HOUSE

·        Pen/Pencil (advisors will provide)

·        Civic Club DC Journal (advisors will provide)

 

In quart-size zip-lock baggie:

·        Lip balm

·        Eye drops (esp. if you wear contacts)

·        Lotion (optional)

·        Hand wipes/sanitizer

Thank you!

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Zach DiIonno, Special Education Provider
Ilima Intermediate School
91-884 Fort Weaver Rd.
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Phone: 808.689.1250 Ext. 281
Cell: 973.296.8433
Email: zachd...@gmail.com