February 12, 2010

To:  Jr. high school students attending the State FFA Convention & Parents

From: Doug Pennington

I am excited that your son/daughter will be attending the state convention.  We will be attending the State FFA Convention on March 10-11.  I am allowing students to attend this event as they have worked real hard and are very interested in doing good things in FFA.

On Wednesday, March 10, we will be leaving at 7:40 a.m. from the high school.  Wednesday morning will involve watching contests.  On Wednesday afternoon we will be attending leadership workshops, a convention session and registering for the convention.   Wednesday evening, we will be attending the second convention session and after the session attend the dance.  On Thursday (bright and early) we will be attending leadership contests.  On Thursday afternoon, we will be attending another convention session to watch motivational speakers. The students will be leaving at 1:40 p.m. from MSU and will return at about 2:30.

They only need money for meals, about $25-$30 for spending money (we will be going to the mall Wednesday night).  I would like the money they owe for the trip by Monday, March 9 (if this is a problem please call).  It will cost you $45 (unless the students have $ in their $ bank).

Appropriate official dress

Guys                                                                            Girls

Light colored button-up shirt                                Light colored blouse

Dark slacks                                                                Dark slacks or skirt (Knee length)

Dark socks                                                                Dark socks or pantyhose

Dark shoes                                                                Dark shoes

Dark colored tie

Things to bring to the convention                                     Things not to bring to convention

Toiletries                                                                                 Expensive Items (radios, etc.)

2 days of official dress                                                       Inappropriate behavior

Spending money                                                                   Bad attitude

2 days of casual clothes

Positive attitude

Swimsuit

If I have a behavioral problem with a student that is not changed by being talked to, I will call parents and ask them to come and get their inappropriate child.  I don't expect such problems, but I wanted you to be aware of my rules.

We will be staying at the Fairfield Inn (near Okemos and Jolly Rd.).  The phone number is (517) 347-1000.  If you have any questions please contact me at school at 749-3671 or at home at 749-2184 or my cell (517) 243-0804.  Thanks a million!!!