Gamble Rogers 2018Washington, DC Trip

~ No refunds available after December 1st Cost of DC Trip Total cost = $775.00 Payment plan Deposit: $250 Due by: Sep 22 $250 Oct. 20th $275 Nov. 17th You may pay by credit card by using the links below: https://www.schoolpay.com/link/DC2018 ~ Last day to request a full refund – October 1st ~ $350 refund available until November 30th ~ No refunds available after December 1st

PERMISSION…  We MUST have a signed permission slip! Permission Slip All prescription and non-prescription medication to be administered by trained school personnel MUST have an Authorization to Administer Medication form signed by both the parent/guardian and the physician ordering the medication. Medical Information Form

FIRST… When: Sunday, January 7rd through Friday, January 12th Arrive at GRMS 4:00 pm Depart: 4:30pm from Gamble Rogers Return: 9:00am  What you need:  2 bags (Bags will be checked, so leave any contraband at home.)  One large piece of luggage that will be stored under the bus containing warm clothing  One small carry-on bag that will be kept on the bus containing warm clothing, medication, toiletries, etc.  Medication in original packaging (if applies)  Your wallet/purse containing money for food during the bus ride to and from DC, souvenirs and extra money for lunch, if needed.

Rollin’ with the Rays Bus Ride: Food & Drink: Entertainment: The trip will take approximately 13 hrs (each way) Stops will be made every 2 – 3 hours, and all students MUST get off the bus at each stop All busses will load, boys in the front, girls in the back (or vice versa) Food & Drink: Screw top beverages only Snacks are allowed unless there is a mess There is NO gum allowed! Keep the bus clean or snack privilege will be LOST Entertainment: Movies will be played throughout the trip. If you bring personal movies or music, you must use headphones.

Responsibilities… * What we cover for food:  All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) while in DC. * Here’s what you are responsible for:  Any snacks during the trip  Extra money

Daily Routine Report for Breakfast/debriefing at 7:00 am Morning tours about 4 hrs. Lunch is generally 1 hr. Afternoon tours about 4 – 6 hrs. Dinner is about 1 – 1.5 hrs. Return to hotel

Monday Jamestown Settlement Mount Vernon

Tuesday Lancaster, PA

Wednesday/Thursday We will tour Washington D.C. both of these days. We will head home at 5:00pm

Hotel Students will stay 4 to a room and will be allowed to pick their roommates. Students will be taped in their hotel room 30 minutes after we arrive at the hotel each day. Security will be posted on each floor.

Hotel Expectations We are not the only guests at the hotel. Students must be courteous to staff and the other guests. Students will be required to replace any damaged or broken items at the hotel. Students are only to use the elevators, NO STAIRS. Students are never allowed to leave the hotel without a teacher or principal. Once students are taped in, they will be asked to use the chain lock, and the hotel door must remain closed until the morning. Hotel doors may only be opened for chaperones.

Tour Expectations Students will be expected to: Listen to bus driver’s instructions Pay attention when the tour guide is talking (no talking or headphones). Follow directions. If a sign says, or a chaperone says, “Don’t..,” then DON’T! Respect others (right to tour, property, honor), especially at memorials. Try to learn something new at each place.

Washington, DC 2018