Dear 2013,
Here are some updates for FIELD TRIP this Saturday.
1. I strongly encourage everyone to pack light. The hiking trail can be slippery and tight (single file) in some parts so the less on you, the better. You will be allowed to leave things on the bus, but keep your valuables with you at all times.
2. I will allow you to wear shorts, specifically your PE shorts or cargo/hiking shorts (cuts below the knee). Just be reminded that jogging pants are recommended to protect you from gashes and cuts, and insect bites. If you choose to wear shorts, I take it that you understand the risks.
3. In relation to #2, bring insect repellant. 
4. We are expecting rain in the afternoon. We will get wet. Bring rain jackets with a hood.
5. We are expecting heavy traffic on the way home due to the opening of SM City Calamba. We hope to beat the traffic in the morning by getting to UP Los Banos early (there is a large chance that we’ll miss the visit to Jose Rizal’s house), but expect some delays. We will be providing DVDs for your entertainment.
6. We encourage everyone to bring their own drinks if you want something other than water (which we will provide).
7. In case you forgot, lunch will be provided.
8. For the dormers – there will be no breakfast at the caf on Saturday morning. I suggest you bring/pack something from the previous night. We will provide a little something for everyone in the bus for a light morning snack.
9. THERE WILL BE NO BREAKFAST STOP OVER ON THE WAY TO UP-LB. There will be a 15-minute stop over for CR only.
10. Here are the only drop-off points on the way home:
- Baker parking lot at UP Los Banos
- Caltex SLEX near Filinvest-Alabang
- Shell C5 Northbound (near the flyover to Market, Market)
11. If you want to arrange for a pick-up, your parents/guardian must personally contact me and arrange this. My mobile number is in the letter.
12. Assembly time at the FRONT LOBBY AREA is 5am. Please do not be late so we can minimize delays.
Thanks very much. Will update you again by Friday in case something else comes up.
I am so scared for the hike. :-ss
sir what about the drop off? do you still have to talk to my parents about that? (MM is pretty near our place eh)
shunkerbelle, you can be picked up at the Baker parking lot, no problem. I’ll just need confirmation from your folks.
sir where exactly is that?
Oh wait. Los Banos. sorry, sir, my bad. But sir since I’m like from Makati-Pasig area and we don’t have a car to get me to pisay quick, what do you think is a better option, go to Pisay or be picked up somewhere in the way?
The Shell C5 is on the way to the Makati-Pasig area.
so sir, it’s okay like if i get picked up there?
sir, what if a brought a letter signed by my dad requesting to drop me off? would that be enough or does my dad still has to contact you?
That will be fine, LJ.
Sir, may I bring my Ipod? The Rules on the letter only prohibits CD players. Please sir, let us bring ‘em. It’s a long trip
Hi Sir! Many are asking if we can wear leggings
Yes you can.
Okay. Thank you!
Sir, my parents are just wondering if we will be affected by the coming storm. I know it’s kinda late but they just wanted to know.