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8 th Grade Washington, DC Trip

8 th Grade Washington, DC Trip. May 1 st -3 rd , 2013 Wednesday - Friday. SAFETY. Bus: 4-5 teachers per bus No Unsupervised “free” Time Touring: 1:8 student teacher ratio Sleeping: 4 students per room Chaperone assigned to monitor room Security provided. Transportation.

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8 th Grade Washington, DC Trip

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  1. 8th Grade Washington, DC Trip May 1st-3rd, 2013 Wednesday - Friday

  2. SAFETY • Bus: 4-5 teachers per bus • No Unsupervised “free” Time • Touring: 1:8 student teacher ratio • Sleeping: 4 students per room • Chaperone assigned to monitor room • Security provided

  3. Transportation • Constitution Coach buses • Teachers and students will travel and tour together by team • Buses are only form of transportation used during trip

  4. Lodging • National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland. (located 10 minutes outside Washington DC) • 4-H Center is college dormitory style lodging with students sleeping 4 to a room. • Students will be guaranteed one choice in a roommate and be assigned two others from their teams. • Each room has 4 beds and private bathroom • Teacher rooms are located with student rooms • Security provided by 4-H Center

  5. Meals • Breakfast and Dinner included • Cafeteria style • Variety of meals and food provided • 3 lunches and 1 dinner “on your own” (included in spending money)

  6. Attendance(change from last year) Up to 1 absence 3 points Two absences 2 points Three absences 1 point *All absences except for religious holidays will be part of goal calculation.

  7. Academic Investment All 4s and 5s 3 points All 3s, 4s and 5s 2 points All 2s and above 1 point *any student with 1s on the report card cannot receive any academic investment points. *any student who receives 0 Academic Investment points for any 2 quarters is not eligible for the 4 quarter reward.

  8. Conduct No level 2* or 3 referrals One Level 1 3 points No level 2* or 3 referrals Two Level 1s 2 points No level 2* or 3 referrals Three Level 1s 1 point *Only includes level 2 referrals where there is an administrative consequences

  9. From the Nurse • All parents must have MD signed form for Tylenol/Motrin and permission to treat in an emergency • All other meds- allergy, epi-pens, inhalers, etc. need to have the MD sign the last medical form in the packet. • Each medication needs a separate form.

  10. Cost of the Trip • Total Cost: $300 • Includes coach bus transportation • Includes accommodations at the National 4-H Center, Chevy Chase, MD • Includes 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners • Includes admission to the Newseum • All other attractions are free of charge • Additional Costs: Approx. $60 • Includes 2 lunches; 2 dinners (cafes / fast food)

  11. Payment Schedule • Dec. 3, 2012: $50 refundable deposit and permission slip due. • Feb. 1, 2013: $100 non-refundable payment. • March 1, 2013: $100 non-refundable payment due. • April 1, 2013 Final Payment: $50 non-refundable payment due. • Student spending money: up to you. • Payments through installments are welcome. • All payments must be paid in MONEY ORDERS, BANK CHECKS, or CASH

  12. Fundraising Light Bulb Sale: 50% Profit Candy Sale --TBD(ongoing) Lollipop Sale(February) Others to follow • Profits of each sale go towards the cost of your child’s trip (excluding spending $) • Money raised beyond the cost of the trip, will be applied to a general Washington DC trip fund.

  13. Next Steps December 3rd • $50 refundable deposit with permission slip February 1st • FINAL COMMITMENT FOR TRIP – No refunds after February 1, 2013. March 1st • 2nd and Final deposit due April 1st • 3rd and Final deposit due • Final Itinerary will be posted on DC link on Two Rivers website May 1st-3rd • 5th annual Two Rivers 8th grade class trip

  14. Itinerary (tentative)Wednesday, May 1st 6:00-6:30 am Board Coaches/Depart TRMMS 2:30 pm National Zoo 5:30 pm Check In at 4-H Center 6:00 pm Dinner 4-H Center 7:30 pm Illumination Tour of Monuments & Memorials

  15. Itinerary (tentative)Thursday, May 2nd 7:30 am Breakfast 9:30 am Arrival—Arlington National Cemetery 11:15 am National Cemetery/ Wreath Laying Ceremony 12:30 pm Lunch at Capitol Visitor Center Restaurant 1:30 pm U.S. Capitol Tour 3:30-6:00 pm Smithsonian Museums (Air & Space, American History, Natural History) 7:00 pm Dinner (4-H Center) 8:00-10:00 4-H Recreation Room

  16. Itinerary (tentative)Friday, May 3rd 7:30 am Breakfast 9:00 am “Newseum” Museum 11:30 am Lunch (Newseum Restaurant) 12:30 pm “Newseum” Museum or Smithsonian Museums 2:00 pm Depart for Home 10:00 pm Arrive at TRMMS

  17. Parent Resources • Separate link on Two Rivers website exclusively for 8th grade DC trip • 8th grade social studies teachers • Mr. Eric Kissinger – 8A • Mr. David Jones – 8B • Assistant Principal • Mrs. Jill Wnuk – Two Rivers Magnet Middle School 8th Grade Assistant Principal

  18. Thank you for coming. Can’t Wait for another great trip!

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