What You Need For the Washington/Gettysburg Trip May 10-13, 2016

What to Wear: Students should bring two bags, one for on the bus, and one for the hotel that will be stored under the bus. Students should bring comfortable, school appropriate clothes. Check the weather before we leave. Good walking shoes. A light jacket or sweatshirt. 3 changes of clothes and pajamas (no dress clothes required). Necessary toiletries

Money: We suggest $35-$40 for souvenirs, extra beverages, snacks etc. Discuss this with parents and use good judgment.

Food: Bring a lunch for the bus trip to Washington D.C. There will be no option to buy a lunch. All meals, except the first lunch, are included. You may bring pop for the hotel. Store it in your luggage underneath the bus. NO “Red Bull” or any other energy drinks. DO not include pop or milk products on the bus. Bring snacks for the bus and the hotel. Be reasonable about snacks. Too much of a good thing is not a good thing.

Bus: Each student shall have an assigned seat on the bus. That student is responsible for that seat. Students will stay in their seats on the bus and act appropriately. They are to follow the rules of the bus company and no gesturing is permitted to outside vehicles. Ipods, PSPs, may be used during the trip. They must be silent. These may not be used while touring the city of Washington D.C. The bathrooms are for emergencies only. They will not be used as we stop every 2 hours for bathroom breaks.

Hotel: Students will remain in their hotel rooms at all times after we arrive. One room captain will be chosen per room. He/she will leave to get pop and ice. Students may not go into any other room. Students will only leave their rooms for breakfast and when we depart for the day. Chaperones will inform students about breakfast and departure times. Whatever you bring, it is your responsibility to take it to and from the bus and in and out of the hotel. If you forget something in the hotel when we leave, we are not going back.

Behavior: You are a representative of Kenston Middle School. Use common sense, be respectful and follow school rules. If you violate any rules or do something that could endanger yourself or others, you may be sent home. All school rules apply.

At Events & Attractions: Follow directions and be on time. Bring a watch!!! Always stay with a partner or group (never go anywhere alone). If you get separated from the group for some reason, call someone from your group to inform a chaperone. Also, you may notify a security person or employee. Be respectful and courteous to all people you encounter.

Reminder: Disposal cameras or inexpensive digitals are the best. NO portable DVDs, laptops or console games. PG13, PG or G movies for the bus. Cell phones are fine but need to be out of sight during the trip and activities. Only in case of separation / Emergency. Make sure you have one bag for under the bus and one bag to carry on. Have everything you need for the day in the carry on. We will not get to the hotel until late each night.

Departing at 7:30 am promptly on Tuesday, May 10th: WE are departing from KIS!! Arrive by 7:00 A.M. Have parents drop you off. They should not come in. Go to your assigned area (Gym or Cafeteria). Give medicines to chaperones.

Some things to have in your carry-on for the bus: Any needed medication Lunch for the first day Writing utensil for packet Snacks and beverages (no carbonated) Camera Jacket or sweatshirt Money Games or movies for the bus

Arriving home on Friday, May 13th: We will arrive at Kenston Middle School Time may vary(6:00 P.M. is estimated arrival time); have parents available any time after 5:00 P.M. Students will use cell phones to call when we are 30 minutes away. Gather all your belongings. We are not responsible for anything left behind or lost.

Here is the new hotel information: Comfort Inn Gunston Corner Address:8180 Silverbrook Road Lorton, Virginia Phone

Tuesday, May 10th 7:30 a.m. Depart Kenston Middle School Rest stops en route Picnic lunch en route 3:00 p.m. Approximate arrival to Washington, D.C. Check into Comfort Inn - Gunston Corner (703) :30 Begin your guided tour of Washington with your teachers > See the memorials, monuments and buildings that have shaped the history of our country 7:05 Washington Nationals baseball game > *dinner voucher at game 10:00 Return to hotel - Security on duty 10:00 - 6:30

Wednesday, May 11th Breakfast Buffet included at the hotel 9:00 a.m. Spend the day exploring Washington's Highlights (see list below) The group will visit as many of the sites as possible, based on different circumstances Arlington National Cemetery 11:15 Wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier * Lunch at the Fashion Center at Pentagon City Voucher included Continue touring "The District" >Including the Supreme Court, White House and other memorials 8:00 * Harriet's Family Restaurant Night tour of Washington's monuments > See our Nation's Capital at its most beautiful

Thursday, May 12th * Breakfast Buffet included at the hotel 9:00 a.m. Continue touring Washington's Highlights 11:30-1:30 * Lunch at Ronald Reagan Center: Voucher included 1:00 p.m. United States Capitol (165 tour tickets are reserved for 1:50 - 2:10) Home to the United States Senate & House of Representatives Smithsonian Institute Explore some of America's most amazing museums Finish your Highlights Tour of Washington 7:30 * Dave & Buster's - Dinner and Game Card included > Unwind in an energetic, interactive video game arcade

Friday, May 13th 6:45 a.m. * Breakfast Buffet included at the hotel 7:45 Check out of hotel and depart for Gettysburg 9:00 Gettysburg National Military Park > Guided, step-on tour of the battlefield 11:00 * Lunch from Subway > Boxed lunch included from America's favorite sub shop Depart with many wonderful memories Rest stops en route 6:00 p.m. Approximate return to Kenston Middle School > Actual time is available by calling (216) one hour prior to return

Emergency Cell # (216) We are hoping to have at least two Twitter accounts. Mrs. Wilk and Mr. Intelisano will information to your parents.