Dear Parents/Guardians:
I am very excited about the students competing this year at the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference on March 7, 8 and 9. This letter contains information regarding what will be expected of your child in order to obtain the best experience possible.
The cost per pupil for the state competition is $195.00, based on quad occupancy at the hotel. This figure includes registration to the conference, hotel charges and food for the entire weekend.
On Saturday, March 7, students will arrive at B-P dressed in their professional attire* at 8:30 a.m. The bus will take us to the Sheraton Tara in Framingham. The students are encouraged to pack a lunch for Saturday, as it is the only meal that is not provided during the conference. We will begin competing at the hotel shortly after our arrival. Students will be participating in contests as well as attending seminars and leadership workshops held in various locations throughout the hotel. Saturday evening all of the conference attendees will remain at the hotel, participate in a formal dinner, will enjoy a guest speaker and opening ceremonies and then will choose to attend a dance or participate in games in a designated, chaperoned game room. Curfew will be at 11:30 p.m.
Sunday morning the students will wake early. All students will board school buses and head to Assabet Valley Vocational School for breakfast and begin competing at the school. Students will remain at school until about 3:00 p.m. at which time the kids will return to the hotel, change into casual clothing and try their hand at informal, fun competitive events such as karaoke, Dance Dance Revolution, Rock Band and other fun activities.
Monday morning we will have an awards brunch at the hotel. It is during this ceremony when students find out if their hard work paid off! Students will know at this time whether or not they are eligible to attend nationals which are in Dallas, Texas May 5 - 11! I’m very proud of how hard all the students have been working in order to compete at the state conference.
This year we have 24 students participating in the state conference. My wonderful colleague, Mrs. Powers, will be accompanying us and will act as another set of eyes and ears for our students. The ratio of 12/1 is very manageable! Your child may bring over the counter medicine as well as any prescription medications with them. Please instruct them how to take their medications appropriately, or if you prefer, you may give me the medication and I will see to it that they take the proper dosage. If you wish to contact me during the weekend, send me an email and I'd be happy to provide you with my cell phone number.
As always, if you have any questions or comments, please email me at mrssylvia1010 at yahoo.com or phone 508-823-5151 x 204. A hard copy of this notice has been emailed to your son/daughter with a notation regarding appropriate dress code.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Deadlines and Commitments!
March always seems to come up so quickly, doesn't it? I figured I'd post some reminders for all of you.
We have a meeting this Monday, February 9. At the meeting I will be giving out all of the forms for our state competition. You will be drowning in paperwork! These forms will need to be signed and returned by Thursday the 12th. I have a meeting on our schedule for the 12th, but at this point I think it's just for those who need to come and work on their projects. Remember - anything judged has to be done by the end of next week, (February 13!)
Start thinking about your dress code. Of special note is the girls' attire. Girls may wear pants, but if you do, you MUST have a jacket to wear. Naturally a pant suit would be best as they coordinate perfectly. But if you don't have a jacket, that's okay - you just have to wear a skirt. You can wear a skirt with a sweater or blouse. So - to sum up....Jacket and Pants OR Skirt and sweater/blouse.
For the gents - dress pants and a button dress shirt with a tie would be most appropriate. If you have a suit or a jacket, by all means wear it. Regardless - you must have a tie.
(Thought I'd put a cool pic of your vice president!)
Speaking of cool, don't forget that there are very cool contests! You can win money towards your national trip. Design the state pin, write an essay, or design the cover of the program booklet for states. More information can be found by going to the Massachusetts BPA site. You'll see a box in the middle of the page that will give you more information. Check it out!
Any whoooooo - get going on your projects, be thinking about the money oh and your roommates! Remember - 4 people to a room. I'll be asking for room assignments Monday. We have four girls' rooms and three boys' rooms. (and one Advisor room! I'm almost afraid to room with KP after Reno, but I'll give it another whirl.)
We have a meeting this Monday, February 9. At the meeting I will be giving out all of the forms for our state competition. You will be drowning in paperwork! These forms will need to be signed and returned by Thursday the 12th. I have a meeting on our schedule for the 12th, but at this point I think it's just for those who need to come and work on their projects. Remember - anything judged has to be done by the end of next week, (February 13!)
Start thinking about your dress code. Of special note is the girls' attire. Girls may wear pants, but if you do, you MUST have a jacket to wear. Naturally a pant suit would be best as they coordinate perfectly. But if you don't have a jacket, that's okay - you just have to wear a skirt. You can wear a skirt with a sweater or blouse. So - to sum up....Jacket and Pants OR Skirt and sweater/blouse.
For the gents - dress pants and a button dress shirt with a tie would be most appropriate. If you have a suit or a jacket, by all means wear it. Regardless - you must have a tie.
(Thought I'd put a cool pic of your vice president!)
Speaking of cool, don't forget that there are very cool contests! You can win money towards your national trip. Design the state pin, write an essay, or design the cover of the program booklet for states. More information can be found by going to the Massachusetts BPA site. You'll see a box in the middle of the page that will give you more information. Check it out!
Any whoooooo - get going on your projects, be thinking about the money oh and your roommates! Remember - 4 people to a room. I'll be asking for room assignments Monday. We have four girls' rooms and three boys' rooms. (and one Advisor room! I'm almost afraid to room with KP after Reno, but I'll give it another whirl.)
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