What to do before we begin??? Please look around the pit and identify which bus your child is on. You may need this information later. On the bus list you will see who their roommates are and also who their chaperone group is. If you want to order additional shirts you will need to see ms. Dunn, ms. Wimbush, and mrs. Mills. They will direct you what to do. Please go to the Shirt Payment table first and then the Shirt Size Table Second. If you would like to place the food order for your child for the chick-fil-A meal and the simply fresh lunch please see the tables set up for that. You must know what bus your child is on and go to the appropriate table to order.

8th Grade Washington DC Trip March 8-11, 2017 Students Arrive: 5:00- 5:20 A.M. Buses Depart 6:00 A.M. Buses Return 3/11 between 9-10 PM

Arlington wreath laying ceremony Marvin ridge middle school will lay a wreath in front of the tomb of the unknown soldier @3:15 PM I will try to post a video of this ceremony on Twitter Winning Students: Megan Rink Declan Waters Keshav srivenkatesh Garrett Jordan

Group # Student Name 16 Megan Rink Ashley Wiederspiel Hadley Ladue Maura O'Toole 18 Lynn Check Ameila Myers Macey Land Madelyn Schoen Chaperone O'Toole Boatner

DC Website and Communication http://marvinridgedc2017.weebly.com/ Follow us on Twitter @dcmavs2017 #dcmavs2017 Any vital or emergency information will be channeled through Dr. Jones and sent home via Connect-Ed. Students are allowed to contact home via cell phone

Quick DC Highlights Visit to all the major monuments in Washington DC. Visit to the White House (Photo) Visit the Holocaust Museum Visit Arlington National Cemetery Changing of the Guard (March 8th @ 3:15 PM) Visit the Capitol (Optional Tour) Visit the National Mall and all the major museums American History, African American History Museum, Natural History… Dinner Cruise on the Potomac River at night (Friday 3/10) Visit Mount Vernon

Medical information Information Ms. Hilborn has gotten many forms for students but will need the outstanding medication asap! All chaperones will have parent contact incase of any emergency All teachers will have parent contact as well as medically pertinent information. We do have one nurse on the trip who is serving in a role for emergency situations and we have at least on other parent nurse we can utilize if needed.

Checklist to Leave for DC parent permission slip/emergency form (Mrs. Corbett) Packed material in one suitcase and a carry on bag Snacks Layered clothing Chargers Possible spending money (Cash, Credit, or Debit) Students must have their orange shirts/sweatshirts

Other Info Traveling with Mann Travels Cindy Oxendine is our trip contact Tour buses are chartered through Cross Country Trailways Transportation Students are encouraged to use their phones and take pictures. They must be responsible when using it. Paid Security on site where they will monitor all floors through the evenings.

Hilton Hotel Springfield Address: 6550 Loisdale Rd, Springfield, VA 22150 (703) 971-8900

Before you leave Make sure you order extra shirts if wanted. Shirts are $10 each (Check or Cash) Make sure you place Your child’s specific order for the two lunches earlier discussed. Pick up any additional forms you may want (not Required) Itinerary Packing list Medical forms

Questions?