| May 2008 |
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| Dear Ballard Maritime Family!
Greetings from Salish Sea Expeditions and your children!
As Education Director at Salish, one of my responsibilities
is providing land-based support for the programs that
are out on the boat. This means I'm lucky enough to
hear about the day's activities during my periodic check-ins
with the boat crew. I spoke this afternoon with the
staff aboard and want to share that your students are
having a great time!
It sounds like they had a smooth arrival this morning,
and they were in high spirits as they got underway.
With strong sailing winds, it was a beautiful day to
be out around the islands. They spent today learning
to operate Carlyn, navigating around the San Juan Islands
as they chose their first sampling locations, preparing
meals for one another, and tonight they will spend the
night at James Island - a perennial favorite. The wind
has enabled the students to learn a great deal about
the physics of sailing, and they have high hopes for
a continued good breeze during the rest of their expedition.
Their science research project is well under way. Their
prediction "If we test plankton (phyto- and zoo-)
at different depths, there will be more at the top because
we know phytoplankton photosynthesize and zooplankton
eat phytoplankton" is providing lots of opportunity
for discussion, and they've seen some great plankton
under their microscopes. On a larger scale, they've
also spotted several seals and birds, which is always
a thrill!
As I type, they're enjoying their dinner at their evening
camp on James Island, a beautiful state park near the
east edge of the San Juans, with breathtaking views,
and several interesting beach trails to explore. They
will spend their day tomorrow navigating back towards
Anacortes as they complete their final sampling! For
an interactive map of the area, including these locations,
please visit this page.
All systems are go for another great day aboard, and
I'm sure your child will have lots of stories to tell
about the adventures of the last couple days. I've attached
a photo of the boat Carlyn, your child's home for two
three days! In the weeks following your child's expedition,
please visit the Salish Sea Expeditions website at www.salish.org
for photos of the Ballard trip!
Fair Winds,
Jenny
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Jenny McColloch
Interim Education Director
Salish Sea Expeditions
206.780.7848 ext. 4#
206.780.9005 fax
www.salish.org
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| NOAA - Ballard Maritime Academy Washington
DC - 2005 Students:
5 Ballard HS Students
Teacher: Ms. Megan
Vogel
Flight Itinerary:
Monday, May 16 - SEATTLE TACOMA WA(SEA) to CHICAGO-MIDWAY(MDW)
Monday, May 16 - CHICAGO-MIDWAY(MDW) to WASHINGTON DC-REAGAN(DCA)
Friday, May 20 - WASHINGTON DC-REAGAN(DCA)
to CHICAGO-MIDWAY(MDW)
Friday, May 20 - CHICAGO-MIDWAY(MDW) to SEATTLE TACOMA WA(SEA)
Hotel: Radisson Hotel Washington DC
Washington DC Tour Itinerary:
§ Arrive Monday May 16, and sightsee
DC in the evening
§ Tuesday May 17, morning visit with VADM Lautenbacher,
Undersecretary for NOAA, and give presentation about Ballard
Maritime Academy (10 a.m.)
§ Tuesday afternoon visit Smithsonian Museums in DC
§ Wed morning May 18, meet with Senator Murray, Capital
Hill tour
§ Wed afternoon drive to Baltimore Aquarium for tour
including a behind the scenes tour. Meet with the Aquarium
students. Cost for aquarium is $17
§ Thursday morning May 19, travel to Silver Spring to
brief officials from NMFS, NMAO, and NOS who provide funding
to BMA at 9 a.m.
§ Thursday late morning, travel to Annapolis for tour
of Naval Academy, oceanography classes, and possible ride
on Naval vessel.
§ Friday morning May 20, check out of hotel and tour
DC before going back to Seattle.
§ Friday noon, depart for airport
Instructions and Recommendations:
§ Remember that you are ambassadors
for Ballard Maritime Academy, look good, be alert and attentive,
give thoughtful answers to questions and ask good questions.
§ Bring $150 to $200 for meals, admission fees, and gifts
for folks back home.
§ Notify Ms. Vogel about any medications or allergies,
this will remain confidential
§ Pack lightly, all luggage must be carryon, we will
not be able to check baggage going to Washington DC on May
16.
§ Bring one nice set of clothes for when we meet with
Senator Murray.
§ Bring comfortable WALKING SHOES
§ Bring light rain jacket and a warm sweater or sweatshirt
§ Give Ms. Vogel and Gary your Seattle emergency contact
numbers
§ Turn into Ms. Vogel School Paper Work for trip
§ MANDATORY - BRING OFFICIAL PHOTO ID Photo ID is required
to board planes and to enter Federal office buildings. Security
is overwhelming in DC
§ Get a good night sleep on Sunday evening
§ Arrive at SEA-TAC airport Monday May 16 at 5:30 am.
Recommend car pool!!!
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