1. 8 th Grade Class Trip Philadelphia May 7-9, 2014

2. The Itinerary Wednesday, May 7 th Wednesday, May 7 th –Students arrive NO LATER than 6:15am Wednesday morning. The busses leave SAMS at 6:45 am. @ Big Gym doors.

3. Once at SAMS…. Look for location marked for your luggage and donated snacks. Look for location marked for your luggage and donated snacks. Find your chaperone and get your t-shirt, place that shirt in your carry on bag. Find your chaperone and get your t-shirt, place that shirt in your carry on bag. Give all medication to Trip Nurse (TBA). Give all medication to Trip Nurse (TBA). Go to the BATHROOM! Go to the BATHROOM! Make sure you have Gym Shoes & Socks on!! Make sure you have Gym Shoes & Socks on!!

4. Almost time to leave SAMS…. You will load your bags on your bus. You will load your bags on your bus. Did you go to the BATHROOM? Last chance for 2 hours. Did you go to the BATHROOM? Last chance for 2 hours. Adults will direct you to the bus to pick your seats. Girls/Girls & Boys/Boys Adults will direct you to the bus to pick your seats. Girls/Girls & Boys/Boys KISS YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS GOOD-BYE! KISS YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS GOOD-BYE!

5. –We will make one “pit stop” prior to arriving at Shankesville at the Flight #93 Memorial @ 11:15 am.

6. –Lunch will be at Sidling Hill, and then we will travel to Philadelphia arriving at 5:00pm for a fun-filled dinner at Dave & Buster’s, and then end the evening with a Ghost Tour of the City. BRING $$$$$ In the shadows of Philadelphia's historic streets, mysterious legends and dark secrets are waiting to be unearthed! Explore the Other Side of Philly folklore and history on a Victorian-style trolley, and visit up to 20 locations in Society Hill and Old City, stepping off for a closer look at three sites.

7. As the Trolley Tour ends we will depart for our 2-day stay at the Holiday Inn Cherry Hill, New Jersey. (around 10pm) As the Trolley Tour ends we will depart for our 2-day stay at the Holiday Inn Cherry Hill, New Jersey. (around 10pm)

8. 6:00 am WAKE UP CALL (Thursday May 8 th ) 6:30 am enjoy breakfast buffet at hotel. 6:30 am enjoy breakfast buffet at hotel. 7:30 am depart hotel for picture at Philadelphia Art Museum (Rocky Steps) followed by a visit to Independence Hall, and Liberty Bell, Christ Church, and walking tour of the city. 7:30 am depart hotel for picture at Philadelphia Art Museum (Rocky Steps) followed by a visit to Independence Hall, and Liberty Bell, Christ Church, and walking tour of the city.

9. Lunch Time! We will depart from the Constitution Center for lunch at the READING MARKET. We will depart from the Constitution Center for lunch at the READING MARKET.

10. 1:30 pm begin our tour of the Battleship New Jersey and Adventure Aquarium. 1:30 pm begin our tour of the Battleship New Jersey and Adventure Aquarium.  CHOOSE ONE TO SEE!

11. 3:30 National Constitution Center

12. Time to SHOP!! 5:00 we stop by the Bourse for time to souvenir shop. 5:00 we stop by the Bourse for time to souvenir shop.

13. 6:30 p.m. we board the “Spirit of Philadelphia” for moonlight dinner/dance cruise. 6:30 p.m. we board the “Spirit of Philadelphia” for moonlight dinner/dance cruise. Back to hotel 10:30 p.m.

14. Friday May 9th WAKE UP 6:30 a.m. WAKE UP 6:30 a.m. Breakfast 7:00 a.m. Breakfast 7:00 a.m. Depart Hotel 8:15 a.m. Depart Hotel 8:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. arrive at Gettysburg Visitor Center. 11:15 a.m. arrive at Gettysburg Visitor Center.

15. 12:3-3:30 guided tour of battle fields, visit museum, & do some Shopping

16. Depart Gettysburg at 3:30 Depart Gettysburg at 3:30 Eat in route home (stops every 2-3 hours) Eat in route home (stops every 2-3 hours) 10:45 p.m. arrive at SAMS (approx.) 10:45 p.m. arrive at SAMS (approx.)  Students will call when we are about 20 minutes  away from school.

17. Roommates Roommates Whoever you select as your roommates, will also be on your bus and in your tour groups. Whoever you select as your roommates, will also be on your bus and in your tour groups. Boys sit with boys ~ girls sit with girls on the busses. Boys sit with boys ~ girls sit with girls on the busses. You MUST fill out a roommate selection form. (1 for the group) You MUST fill out a roommate selection form. (1 for the group) Not all requests can be honored. Will do my best! Not all requests can be honored. Will do my best! 4 students in a room. 4 students in a room. Once CONFIRMED no “changes”!!!!! Once CONFIRMED no “changes”!!!!!

18. Student Price Price for chaperones will be discounted based on number of students attending. TBA (around $300) 2 per room Price for chaperones will be discounted based on number of students attending. TBA (around $300) 2 per room $555.00 Student Price (quad room) $555.00 Student Price (quad room) –Includes deluxe motor coach transportation –2 nights lodging @ Holiday Inn –2 full breakfast buffets –3 cash meals @ $10 each –Lunch at Gettysburg –Dinner and Games @ Dave & Busters & Haunted Tour –Dinner Cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia –Color panoramic photo, post card, and DVD –Private nighttime security per floor –All attractions and admissions (taxes, gratuities) –Tour Manager on each bus –T-shirt

19. School Fees All PREVIOUS fees/fines from past school years K-7, MUST be paid in full to participate in any class trips of the current year. (Board Policy) All PREVIOUS fees/fines from past school years K-7, MUST be paid in full to participate in any class trips of the current year. (Board Policy) This information is solely administrative business, please contact Janet Allsop or Leo Spagnola with questions. This information is solely administrative business, please contact Janet Allsop or Leo Spagnola with questions.

20. Fundraisers Completed Sales: Cookie Dough Sale Cookie Dough Sale Candle Sale Candle Sale Gourmet Chocolate Sale Gourmet Chocolate Sale Braided Bread Fall Sale Braided Bread Fall Sale Braided Bread Braided Bread Want More? I have flower bulbs, costume Jewelry, and scarves from a vendor Want More? I have flower bulbs, costume Jewelry, and scarves from a vendor

21. Payment Options Money your child has earned comes off the price of the trip. Statements of account balances will be given to students by THURSDAY. Money your child has earned comes off the price of the trip. Statements of account balances will be given to students by THURSDAY. Payments can be made by checks made out to South Amherst Middle School. Please turn all checks into Mrs. Gundersen so they are logged in and place the name of the student on the check. Payments can be made by checks made out to South Amherst Middle School. Please turn all checks into Mrs. Gundersen so they are logged in and place the name of the student on the check.

22. Final Payment Due Deposit of $50.00 is due by February 24 th If you have fundraiser $ in account, no need for deposit. Deposit of $50.00 is due by February 24 th If you have fundraiser $ in account, no need for deposit. Final Payments Due: MARCH 30 th Final Payments Due: MARCH 30 th Once chaperones have been selected (after February 24 th ) Letters will be sent home with final costs. (based on number of students attending the trip) Once chaperones have been selected (after February 24 th ) Letters will be sent home with final costs. (based on number of students attending the trip)

23. What to Bring Carry on bag you can have on the bus. Carry on bag you can have on the bus. Large piece of luggage that will be under the bus and only available at the hotel. Large piece of luggage that will be under the bus and only available at the hotel. Clothing for all types of weather. Clothing for all types of weather. Money for souvenirs, all meals covered in the cost of the trip. Money for souvenirs, all meals covered in the cost of the trip. Comfortable tied walking shoes! (& socks!) Comfortable tied walking shoes! (& socks!) More details in handouts More details in handouts

24. Policies, Rules, and Regulations Students ARE permitted to bring a cell phone, but the number MUST be registered with Mrs. Gundersen. Students ARE permitted to bring a cell phone, but the number MUST be registered with Mrs. Gundersen. Students MUST always stay with assigned group. Students MUST always stay with assigned group. Students will treat ALL ADULTS they encounter with RESPECT. Students will treat ALL ADULTS they encounter with RESPECT. Students are to stay in designated areas at all times. Students are to stay in designated areas at all times.

25. Students must respect property of the bus, hotel, and all sightseeing locations at al times. Students must respect property of the bus, hotel, and all sightseeing locations at al times. Students will refrain from listening to ipods or texting while tours are in session. Students will refrain from listening to ipods or texting while tours are in session. Students will refrain from PDA at all times while on the class trip. Students will refrain from PDA at all times while on the class trip. Students will follow all school rules while on this class trip! Students will follow all school rules while on this class trip! There is zero tolerance regarding the use of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs at any time. There is zero tolerance regarding the use of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs at any time. Theft of any kind will not be tolerated. Theft of any kind will not be tolerated.

26. If a student violates these rules, their parent will be called and they will have to come and pick them up. If a student violates these rules, their parent will be called and they will have to come and pick them up. Students MUST wear their school provided T-shirt on Wednesday Night & Thursday (all day). This shirt will remain free of marks and cuts while on the trip. Students MUST wear their school provided T-shirt on Wednesday Night & Thursday (all day). This shirt will remain free of marks and cuts while on the trip. DRESS CODE: No flip-flops, tied walking shoes, t-shirts only (see hand-out),pants, shorts that touch the knee ONLY! Note: Gundy NO CRACK Rule!!! DRESS CODE: No flip-flops, tied walking shoes, t-shirts only (see hand-out),pants, shorts that touch the knee ONLY! Note: Gundy NO CRACK Rule!!!

27. PLEASE NOTE: GUNDY’S NO CRACK RULE!!! NO NORTHCRACK! & NO SOUTH CRACK PERMITTED!!!

28. Discipline Policies & Trip Payments or Refunds Any student removed from the trip as a result of discipline issues prior to the trip will be refunded any monies (payments) except the first $100, and fundraiser money up to MARCH 30 th. Any student removed from the trip as a result of discipline issues prior to the trip will be refunded any monies (payments) except the first $100, and fundraiser money up to MARCH 30 th. After that, all monies become non-refundable. All students who have received a Wednesday School or OSS prior to 2/10/2014 will be placed on a behavior contract immediately. All students who have received a Wednesday School or OSS prior to 2/10/2014 will be placed on a behavior contract immediately. Behavior Contracts are between the student, their famiy, and Mr. Spagnola. Behavior Contracts are between the student, their famiy, and Mr. Spagnola.

29. Pick Up on Friday We will ask student to call you as we get close to home. We will ask student to call you as we get close to home. Please be prompt in picking up your child. Please be prompt in picking up your child. Park in the gravel lot by the NORTH side of the building. Park in the gravel lot by the NORTH side of the building.

30. HANDOUTS Make sure you have SIGNED IN. Make sure you have SIGNED IN. Please mark T-shirt Size Please mark T-shirt Size Packet of paperwork that needs returned. Packet of paperwork that needs returned. *NOTE* More detailed information will be sent home closer to the event as well can be located on the SAMS website and on my webpage after 2/11/2014. *NOTE* More detailed information will be sent home closer to the event as well can be located on the SAMS website and on my webpage after 2/11/2014.