1. 8th Grade Savannah 2017 Final Itinerary
And other important information
For Parents

3. Thursday May 11th Green Bus Red/Blue Busses Arrive Depart
5:00 am Check-in at your assigned bus; load luggage; potty break
6:00am Depart from Lovinggood Middle School.
11:45am 12:45pm Arrive in Savannah. A pizza picnic lunch will be served at Ellis
Square.
1:00pm 2:30pm Narrated trolley tour of the Historic District.
2:30pm 4:00pm Guided tour of the Savannah History Museum.
4:30pm 6:45pm Check into the Hampton Inn at I-95 and Abercorn.
7:15pm 8:15pm Gather at Ellis Square. Dinner will be catered by Longhorn’s.
9:00pm 11:00pm Savannah Riverboat Moonlight Dance Cruise.
11:30pm Return to the hotel.
Red/Blue Busses
Arrive Depart
Thursday, May 11, 2017
5:00 am Check-in at your assigned bus; load luggage; potty break
6:00am Depart from the Lovinggood Middle School.
11:45am 12:45pm Arrive in Savannah. A pizza picnic lunch will be served at Ellis
Square.
1:00pm 2:30pm Guided tour of the Savannah History Museum.
2:30pm 4:00pm Narrated trolley tour of the Historic District.
4:30pm 6:45pm Check into the Hampton Inn at I-95 and Abercorn.
7:15pm 8:15pm Gather at Ellis Square. Dinner will be catered by Longhorn’s.
9:00pm 11:00pm Savannah Riverboat Moonlight Dance Cruise
11:30pm Return to the hotel.

4. Friday May 12th Green Bus Red/Blue Busses Friday, May 12, 2017
9:00am 9:45am Breakfast will be served at the Barnes Family Restaurant.
10:00am 11:45am Guided tour of the Mickve Israel and Colonial Cemetery.
12:00pm 1:00pm Boxed lunch from Roly Poly will be served at Telfair Square
1:00pm 2:00pm Guided tour of the Telfair Academy.
2:15pm :15pm Guided tour of the Jepson Center.
3:30pm 4:45pm Self-Guided tour of Monterey, Orleans, Chippewa, Wright, Oglethorpe
and Columbia Squares
5:30pm 9:30pm Arrive at Star Castle Entertainment for a Pizza Dinner and Skating.
10:00pm Return to the hotel.
Red/Blue Busses
Friday, May 12, 2017
9:00am 9:45am Breakfast will be served at the Golden Corral Restaurant.
10:15am 11:00am Guided tour of the Telfair Academy.
11:15am 12:00pm Guided tour of Jepson Center.
12:15pm 1:00pm Boxed lunches will be served at Telfair Square
1:15pm :30pm Self-Guided tour of Monterey, Orleans, Chippewa, Wright, Oglethorpe and Columbia
Squares
2:45pm 4:30pm Guided tour of the Mickve Israel and Colonial Cemetery.
5:30pm 9:30pm Arrive at Star Castle Entertainment for a Pizza Dinner and Skating.
10:00pm Return to the hotel.

5. Saturday April 30th Saturday, May 13, 2017
7:45am 8:30am Breakfast will be served at Barnes Family Restaurant.
9:00am 12:00pm Visit the Wormsloe Plantation for an introductory video and ranger guided activities which
groups will rotate through.
12:00pm 12:30pm Boxed lunches at Wormsloe Plantation
1:00pm 2:00pm Narrated talk and tour at the First African Baptist Church
3:00pm 5:00pm Return to the hotel to prepare for dinner.
5:30pm 7:00pm Dinner will be served at The Pirate’s House Restaurant.
7:30pm 10:00pm Arrive at the Savannah Theatre for a performance of “Savannah Live”
10:45pm Return to the hotel.

6. Sunday May 1st Sunday, May 14, 2017
9:00 am Board busses, take attendance, depart by 9:00 am
9:20am 10:00am Breakfast will be served at Barnes Family Restaurant.
10:30am 12:30pm Arrive at the Mighty 8th Air Force Museum for a docent guided tour.
1:30pm 2:30pm Fast food lunch in Meter; everyone will receive $ Green Bus
12:30pm 1:30pm Fast food lunch in Pooler; everyone will receive $ Red/Blue Busses
6:45pm Return to Lovinggood Middle School.

7. Dress Code
Weather in Savannah can vary a great deal in early May. Check the weather reports for the coast before you pack. Average temperatures for that time of year are low to mid 80’s for highs and mid 50’s for lows You are encouraged to check the weatherchannel.com or similar site closer to the date for a current forecast. It does usually rain, and as I tell kids – we’ve spent too much time and money on the trip to sit in the hotel and watch it rain. If it rains, we’ll get wet. Rain gear is a safe bet.

8. YES – YOU CAN WEAR THESE ITEMS GENTLEMEN LADIES
Dress Code
YES – YOU CAN WEAR THESE ITEMS GENTLEMEN LADIES

9. Dress Code
Students can not wear clothing that has tears, rips, or holes in them (even below the knee). Clothing should also be free of graffiti or other writing.
Students can not wear their shorts or pants sagging at the waist. Pants should fit properly and be of the correct size.
While tank tops are permitted for girls, modesty is required.

10. NO – YOU CAN NOT WEAR THESE ITEMS GENTLEMEN LADIES
Dress Code
NO – YOU CAN NOT WEAR THESE ITEMS GENTLEMEN LADIES

11. Dress Code
It is advised that students wear comfortable footwear, sneakers, crocs, etc. as we will be walking a lot. Flip flops are not recommended, nor are heels. Dress shoes should be worn for all dress evening meals, but should be a wedge or wide heel.

12. SPECIAL DRESS FOR FRIDAY in Downtown Savannah:
Dress Code
A jacket or sweater is advised for Thursday night on Riverboat
SPECIAL DRESS FOR FRIDAY in Downtown Savannah:
LMS 8th grade shirt or other LMS/HHS t-shirt is required for Friday
We are out and about all day Friday in five different groups, we need to be visible
Bring change of clothes for Friday evening: long pants/sweats, long sleeve shirts, sneakers. (Not returning to hotel until 10:00 PM)

13. Dress Code
Students can wear shorts or pants each day along with their shirt of choice.
For girls, shorts do not have to meet the six inch rule, but should cover the entire backside, even while bending (no soffes or cheerleading shorts unless under dresses or for pj’s). Girls can wear soccer shorts or other athletic shorts. Girls can wear tank tops or camisole tops as long as they are not sheer or low cut. No mid-drifts are permitted. Basically we tell the girls we shouldn’t see the three B’s – bottoms, breasts or belly buttons. If your grandma wouldn’t approve – then don’t pack it.
For boys, shorts/pants must be worn at the waist. Gym shorts are okay as long as they do not sag and drawstring is tied. Boys should wear shirts with sleeves, but shirts should not hang to the knees. Shirts must be tucked in for dinner on appropriate dress up nights.
Dress Up for Dinner
Long pants (khaki style), collared shirts, dress shoes & belt for boys
Dresses or skirts/blouses for girls (sundresses are permitted) should be packed for dinner on Thursday & Saturday nights.

14. Paperwork To date the following paperwork should have been completed.
Overnight Permission Slip (2 page document)
Behavior Policy Sheet
Code of Conduct Form
Medical Release Form (must be notarized)
Copy of insurance card (front & back)
Over the Counter Med form (optional)
Prescription Carry form (optional – as needed)
Prescription form (optional – as needed)

15. What is not included in cost:
All is included, except for souvenir shopping

16. Chaperones
Male Mr. House Mr. Partee Mr. Johnson Mr. Studdard Mr. Griffith Mr. Suttle Mr. Cavanaugh Mr. Logan
Female Ms. Tumbleston Ms. Ballew Nurse Sanders Ms. Ford Ms. Everett Ms. Cleveland Ms. Thomas Ms. Fields Ms. Nguyen Ms. Bragg Ms. Vansant Ms. Roberts

17. Emergency Contact Information
Hotel Hampton Inn 591 Al Henderson Blvd. Savannah, GA TEL: FAX:

18. Behavior Code
All school rules apply on the trip. Discipline measures will be handed out if needed.
The basic rule to remember is to have appropriate theatre etiquette while on all tours: this includes museums, walking tours, and trolley tours.
We have a concern this year with student’s being rude to adults/teachers and talking while we are talking. This is NOT appropriate in the classroom, but will definitely NOT be tolerated on the tours. Docents & Guides should be listened to and shown due respect. They are there to educate and assist you during the given tours.

19. Behavior Code
Chaperones should be listened to when requests are made, and those requests should be followed without question. Failure to follow directives will result in consequences.
Students should not use vulgar or coarse language at anytime during the trip.
When in museums or other venues, please be mindful of the fact that we are (a) guests and (b) not the only guests present. Students should be courteous to employees, as well as other guests. Keep talking to a minimum during self-guided tours and make way for other visitors to pass your group if necessary.

20. Behavior Code
Students may not leave their hotel rooms after lights out, unless in the case of an emergency. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in your departure from the trip at your parent’s expense.
At no time or for no reason may students of opposite gender enter each other’s hotel rooms. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in your departure from the trip at your parent’s expense.
Students should keep their hotel room free of trash and half eaten food.

21. Behavior Code
In the event of a fire emergency, students should evacuate the building and gather at their assigned bus for roll call. Elevators should not be used in a fire emergency, instead stairs should be used and students should file out silently.
In the event of a weather emergency, directions will be given and students will be expected to follow and adhere to these directions for their safety.
In the event of a medical emergency, students should immediately contact room chaperone, who will contact Mr. House, Ms. Tumbleston, or Nurse Sanders will be called in the event of a life threatening emergency.

22. Student Behavior Policy Sign-Off
I ____________________ have heard the rules and regulations as they apply to the 8th grade Savannah fieldtrip. I understand that failure to follow these procedures will result in disciplinary action, including missing events or venues. Severe infractions including fighting, sneaking out after bed check, or entering a room of an opposite gender will result in immediate removal from the trip. I understand my parents will be asked to come to Savannah to pick me up and take me home. I understand that I will wait at the hotel with a chaperone until such time as my parents arrive. At my parent’s request, I may be put on a flight back to Atlanta at my parent’s expense. I further understand that failure to follow the rules may result in additional disciplinary action upon return to school, ranging from detention to OSS.

23. Student Behavior Policy Sign-Off
I also understand that I am a representative of Lovinggood Middle School, and as such will dress and behave in a manner that will reflect positively upon the school and the teachers present. I will adhere to the dress code provided for the trip, and will ensure that my clothing properly fits my body (i.e. no sagging, bare mid-drifts, rear ends, or cleavage). If I choose to wear a hat or visor, I understand that it will be removed upon entering any venue and will remain off until we leave that venue. No hats will be worn at meals (with the exception of the boxed lunch picnics and CiCi’s Pizza Picnic). I understand that student conduct should reflect appropriate school ethics, and students should behave in a positive, appropriate manner. Use of profanity or other expletives will not be allowed. I understand I should not act out in any manner that would not make my parents proud.

24. Savannah Assignments – The Scrapbook
All students will complete the Savannah assignment scrapbook during the trip. This scrapbook will be due to the student’s social studies teacher by no later than Wednesday, 5/16/17.
Connections Assignments are due to your Connections teacher by Wednesday 5/16/17.

25. Savannah Assignments – The Scrapbook
All students attending the trip shall complete all assignments, regardless of course load. The work completed in Savannah will take the place of class work missed while on the fieldtrip.
The only exception is that any projects/tests will be expected to be turned in and/or made up.

26. Savannah Assignments – The Scrapbook
The students should have the scrapbook with them at all times throughout the trip. They will be expected to complete assignments at many of the venues.
They should collect an artifact at each venue and take pictures (that they can actually print) throughout the week.
Additionally, they will complete a reflection journal piece each evening.
The scrapbook is organized by days and the itinerary is provided at the top of each day’s entry to ensure that the student knows the plans for each day. They are expected to be on time and prepared for that days events.

27. Savannah Assignments – Your Scrapbook
Assignments will link to the curriculum for either science, social studies, math, reading/foreign language, and/or language arts. The assignments will be placed in the scrapbook in order by the day’s events so that students don’t have to flip back and forth to locate materials needed each day.
The scrapbook scores will vary per class. Individual grades will be taken by science, math, and reading/foreign language teachers, as well as connections teachers for work missed during the week.

28. Packing List – What to Bring
Clothes: Weather in early May can vary greatly – check weather on line before you pack your clothing – Please refer to Dress Code as you pack.
shorts or pants (none with holes, tears or graffiti, regardless of location)
shirts
Undergarments
good walking shoes & socks as well as beach shoes
Bug repellant
jacket (optional, but probably needed in the evening on the river)
sunglasses (optional)
hat (optional)
Dress outfits for two evenings (Thursday and Saturday)
Gentlemen: slacks; collared shirt (golf or button up), belt (as shirt will be tucked in), shoes (not tennis or flip flops)
Ladies: skirt, top or dress, (sundresses are permitted) shoes (not tennis or flip flops).

29. Packing List – What to Bring Continued
Money for spending
School utensils (pens, pencils, crayons, glue, tape)
Ziploc Freezer bag for collection of artifacts
Savannah scrapbook, wrist band & track bag – will pick up at check-in on Wednesday
Toiletries
Deodorant
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Shampoo
Sunscreen
Beach towel or straw mat for picnic lunches (optional)
If you plan to shower more than once a day – you may want to pack an extra towel.
bug repellent (Bounce dryer sheets tucked into your pockets or hidden in your hat, make great bug repellent).
what ever else you need to make yourself beautiful

30. Packing List – Continued
Water bottles – packing water is not optional. All students should bring at least a 12 pack of bottled water to ensure that they stay hydrated. They will be responsible for carrying water with them in their track bag each day to ensure they stay hydrated.
Snacks – students may bring snacks for their room or to carry with them to nibble on during the day. Rooms have microwave ovens.
Camera (or camera phone) – optional, however kids may want pictures for scrapbook.
Cell phone (will be silenced during all tours – may be used for pictures, but should not be used for calls or texting during tours). Ringer should be turned off when using for pictures.
Other electronic devices (remember that neither the school nor the teachers are responsible for lost or damaged items).
i-Pad or i-Pod
Laptop (there is wi-fi at the hotel)
Rain gear (optional)

31. Luggage Suitcase (recommend large)
Case of bottled water (write name on case with sharpee)
Carry on bag is allowed (track bag doesn’t count)
You are responsible for your luggage, again you are responsible for your luggage
At check-in complete luggage tag, reflects room

32. Packing List – What Not to Bring
Anything that would be against county J-Policies (stink bombs, pocket knives, etc.)
Shaving Cream – unless you intend to shave
Water balloons or other prank materials

33. Student Pick Up
We are due back on Sunday, 05/14/17 at 6:45 pm. Parents please plan to pick your student up at that time. We will unload in the bus port, so you may park in the main parking lot and walk over to the bus port area. If we are running late (or early) we will call to let you know of the change.

34. Expectations Have writing instrument (pen/pencil) even have extras
Work on Scrapbook at each venue, you don’t need it at night
Assigned seats on busses are a must
Use restroom at Telfair/Jepson – no restrooms at Colonial Cemetery or either walking tours

35. Review
5:00 AM Check-in; at 6:00 AM we are pulling out of the parking lot. If you are late we don’t wait for you
Check-in at bus (know your bus color by Tuesday)
Receive track bag and color bracelet