Washington, D.C. LMS th Grade Trip

Today’s Meeting  Washington, D.C. Trip Overview  Washington, D.C. Video  Transportation  Rooming Arrangements  Chaperones  Itinerary  Prior to the Trip  Spring 2017 Meetings: Students & Chaperones  Packing List & Medical Needs  Registration Checklist

Washington, D.C. Thursday, April 27 to Sunday, April 30, 2017  1 st Annual 8 th Grade Trip to Washington, D.C.  Integrates Humanities, Science, History and Language A Curriculums.  “Hands-On” learning experiences.  Past Parents, Students and Teachers offer very positive feedback.  Parents/Teachers Chaperone with a ratio of 1:3 – 1:5.  Every detail planned to ensure a fun, safe and highly educational experience.

Washington, D.C. Thursday, April 27 to Sunday, April 30, 2017 Video Highlighting Past Trips to Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. Thursday, April 27 to Sunday, April 30, 2017  All-Inclusive cost for 4-days/3- nights per Student and Chaperone is $450  Transportation, lodging, meals, snacks and activity admissions  Outdoor Memorials and Monuments  Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, FDR Memorial, Jefferson Monument, Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial, World War Memorials, Korean War Memorial, Iwo Jima (at night)  Union Station  Architecture and meals

Washington, D.C. Thursday, April 27 to Sunday, April 30, 2017  Arlington National Cemetery  Kennedy’s gravesite, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Wreath Laying Ceremony  Museums  Holocaust Memorial Museum, Newseum, African American Museum  Tours  U.S. Capital, Library of Congress, Supreme Court, Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Washington, D.C. Thursday, April 27 to Sunday, April 30, 2017  Smithsonian’s  Castle, Air & Space, Indian, Art Galleries, National Archives, American History, Natural History  Night Time Tours  White House, Capital, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Pentagon, Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and Iwo Jima.  White House Grounds

Transportation  Bus Information  Rose Charters  Bathrooms – Emergency Only  Rest stops along the way  Movies about Washington D.C. shown on the trip  57 Passengers

Rooming Arrangements  Hampton Inn & Suites, Alexandria, VA  Rooms  Majority 2 Queen Bed Rooms  Several adjoining  Several suites  Bunk Mates  Kids and parents (mother/daughter or father/son) share same bed if necessary  Sofa beds /rollaways in suites for parents not related to anyone in the room - Suites are large  2-3 Bags of Popcorn Provided

Chaperone’s Thank You! Thank You! Trip is Not Possible Without Your Support! Parent and Teacher Chaperones

Main Responsibilities  Be Energetic!  Keep pumping the kids up as they feed off your energy!  Guide your Group  Partner with other groups  Keep an eye on your group - Busy time of year for tourists and school groups  Explore!  Lots to see and do. See as much as you can! Tailor agenda to your group.

Itinerary  Be On-Time!  Arrive LMS 5:15 am for a 5:30am departure.  Leaving Washington, 11:30 am for a 7:30 pm arrival at LMS

Typical Tour Day

Packing List  Packing list sent out via and posted on school site.  Medication (prescription and non- prescription)  Doctor’s permission for staff to dispense any medication – OTC or prescription.  Must be in a Ziploc bag with student name and instructions to dispense - Must be in original packaging  Must be given to a LMS staff member before boarding the bus  Student specific medical situations will be shared with their chaperone

Packing List  Breakfast and Snacks for Bus Ride to D.C.  Students and chaperones need to pack breakfast, snack items and water bottle  Not Allowed  Energy drinks, energy shots, carbonated beverages, etc.  Items on the Bus  Pillow, jackets, books, blankets, sling back pack, electronics  Staff is not responsible for misplaced items.

Behavior Expectations  Behavior Contract  Representing Lakeshore Middle School – We hold our students to high standards  Respectful on tours, when visiting memorials, in hotel lobby, hallways and rooms and on the bus

Registration Checklist  Commitment Date – October 3, 2016  Commitment form posted on LMS home page  $150 deposit for each participant (students and chaperones). Payment online preferred.  Second Payment Due – November 28, 2016  Medical forms completed and sent into school  $150 payment for each participant. Payment online preferred.  Final Payment Due – February 3, 2017  $150 payment for each participant. Payment online preferred.  Single Payment Option Available - $450

Registration Forms and Payment Complete details, and payment options on LMS website For Online Payments go to Quick Links

Lisa VanBuhler