JOURNEY OF TEXAS VI
APRIL 12-13
ARRIVAL AND PREPARATION
• Plan to arrive at 6:30 a.m., but no later than 6:45. Buses will leave at 7
a.m.! Go to the commons immediately. You will not have access to lockers
in the morning. Take your materials home Tuesday night so that you can
have them in the morning.
• Know your group number and what bus you are riding. Find the table with
your group number and sit with your group in the commons.
• Wear your grey/maroon Magnetix GTA t-shirt. Bring your 6th grade blue
shirt OR another blue shirt for the second day.
MEDICATION
• ALL MEDICATION, especially prescription medicine, needs to be in
the original bottle or box. Make sure your name is on the
bottle/box. Also put the bottle/box into a clear sandwich bag,
add your name to the bag.
• On Wednesday morning, wait for Ms. Priest to call for students
with medication. She will fill out a spreadsheet with your name,
medicine and dosage.
WHAT TO BRING
• ONE carry-on size or smaller luggage (most people bring a duffle bag or backpack)—everything you bring
must fit in here, as there is limited space for 50 people’s luggage.
• A completely disposable sack lunch (Wednesday)
• At least $20 for Wednesday dinner and light Thursday evening snack
• Healthy snacks and water for in case you get hungry at night (NO VISITS TO SNACK MACHINES AT NIGHT!)
• A notebook with your assignments and several writing utensils, you will have assignments for all of your core
classes. 
• Camera, if you have one
• (Optional) money for the Mercado
• No laptops!!!!! (Tablets and e-readers are fine)
WHAT TO BRING
This carry-on luggage
contains everything that was
needed for a 10-day trip
to Europe. So, YES you CAN
fit everything you need in a
carry-on! 
WHAT TO BRING
• Temperatures should be pleasant  (70s-80s during the
day for both days)
• During the boat ride (Wednesday evening), the low
humidity and closeness to water will make it feel cooler.
Bring a jacket if you get cold easily.
• Wear/bring comfortable walking shoes. There will be a lot
of walking. No sandals or open-toed shoes for safety
reasons.
MERCADO AND FOOD COURT
• Always use the buddy system wherever you go.
• At the Mercado, you may shop if your parents gave you money to do
so. You are NOT allowed to buy:
• Confetti eggs
• Weapons—real, fake, or anything that could be used as a weapon
• Any other items that would not be allowed in school
• Buying any of the above may result in a discipline referral. Your items
will be confiscated and returned only to your parents.
AT THE HOTEL
• This will be our sixth year staying at this hotel. Each previous year the hotel
staff has praised the Quail Valley kids on their behavior.
• You are representing QVMS at this hotel. Keep voices down in the hallways
and in your rooms. Walk, do not run in the hallways. Obey all directives of
teachers, chaperones and hotel staff.
• Your behavior is expected to be excellent at the hotel. Any disruptive
behavior will be met with maximum consequences and removal from field
experience.
• The hotel is La Quinta San Antonio303 Blum St.,
phone number 210-222-9181
AT THE HOTEL
• Stay in your assigned room and do not leave for ANY reason. Do not visit any other
rooms! Room doors will be taped up at or around 10 p.m. Broken tape will result in
disciplinary action.
• Do not open your hotel room door to anyone except one of the teachers, chaperones
or Ms. Priest.
• Contact Mr. Romero (boys) and Ms. Morales (girls) for emergencies. Room numbers
and/or other contact info will be available.
• Cells phones off and lights out by 10 p.m. Let your parents know to contact you
before then.
MISC. INSTRUCTIONS
• Stay in your assigned group. Follow all directions from teachers and
chaperones.
• When you hear “zero conversation,” all talking needs to stop. Pay
attention to the speaker.
• Cell phones are permitted only to be used as cameras. Other electronic
devices are not to be out at the tour sites.
• Cameras are highly encouraged. Some assignments may require
photos/videos.
RETURN
• We will return to QVMS between 8 and 8:30 p.m. We will
have you call your parents when we are an hour from QVMS.
Make sure your parents know to pick you up!!
• There will be no building access when we return! That means
you will not be able to get to your lockers. Make sure you have
everything you need with you on the trip.