8 th Grade Savannah 2019 Final Itinerary

1. 8th GradeSavannah 2019Final Itinerary And other important information For Parents

3. Wednesday May 8th ArriveDepart Wednesday, May 8, 2019 10:00am Depart from Lovinggood Middle School. 12:00pm 12:30pm Boxed Chick-Fil-A lunches will be served at Central City Park in Macon. 4:30pm Check into the Hampton Inn at I- 95 and Abercorn (912-921- 1515). 6:00pm 7:30pm Dinner will be catered by Longhorn’s at the hotel. 9:00pm 11:00pm Savannah Riverboat Moonlight Dance Cruise 11:30pm Return to the hotel.

4. Thursday May 9th 9:00am 9:45am Breakfast will be served at the Golden Corral. 4:45pm 6:15pm Time will be available to souvenir shop on River Street. 7:00pm 9:30pm Arrive at Star Castle Entertainment for a pizza dinner and skating. 10:00pm Return to the hotel.

5. Friday May 10th 7:30am 8:15am Breakfast will be served at Barnes Family Restaurant. 9:00am 11:15pm Visit the Wormsloe Plantation for an introductory video and ranger guided activities. 11:30am 12:30pm Boxed lunches from Baldino’s at Wormsloe Plantation 1:00pm 2:00pm Narrated talk and tour at the First African Baptist Church 3:00pm 5:00pm Return to the hotel to prepare for dinner. 5:30pm 7:00pm Dinner will be served at The Pirates’ House Restaurant. 7:30pm 10:00pm Arrive at the Savannah Theatre for a performance of “Savannah Live.” 10:45pm Return to the hotel.

6. Saturday May 11th 7:00am 8:00am Breakfast at the hotel 8:30am Check out and depart the hotel. 9:00am 11:00am Arrive at the Mighty 8th Air Force Museum for a docent guided tour. 11:30am 12:30pm Lunch will be served in the food court of Oglethorpe Mall. Everyone will receive $10.00 in lunch money. 5:30pm Return to Lovinggood Middle School.

7. Dress Code Weather in Savannah can vary a great deal in early May. Check the weather reports for the coast before you pack. Average temperatures for that time of year are low to mid 80’s for highs and mid 50’s for lows You are encouraged to check the weatherchannel.com or similar site closer to the date for a current forecast. It does usually rain, and as I tell kids – we’ve spent too much time and money on the trip to sit in the hotel and watch it rain. If it rains, we’ll get wet. Rain gear is a safe bet.

8. Dress Code YES – YOU CAN WEAR THESE ITEMS GENTLEMEN LADIES

9. Dress Code • Students can not wear clothing that has tears, rips, or holes in them (even below the knee). Clothing should also be free of graffiti or other writing. • Students can not wear their shorts or pants sagging at the waist. Pants should fit properly and be of the correct size. • While tank tops are permitted for girls, modesty is required.

10. Dress Code NO – YOU CAN NOT WEAR THESE ITEMS GENTLEMEN LADIES

11. Dress Code • It is advised that students wear comfortable footwear, sneakers, crocs, etc. as we will be walking a lot. Flip flops are not recommended, nor are heels. Dress shoes should be worn for all dress evening meals, but should be a wedge or wide heel.

12. Dress Code • A jacket or sweater is advised for Wednesday night on Riverboat • * T-shirts will be given out to students on Monday May 6th during Student Meeting • * Green shirt Thursday; red shirt Friday; blue shirt Saturday • * Dress up nights Wednesday and Friday

13. Dress Code • Students can wear shorts or pants each day along with their shirt of choice. • For girls, shorts do not have to meet the six inch rule, but should cover the entire backside, even while bending (no soffes or cheerleading shorts unless under dresses or for pj’s). Girls can wear soccer shorts or other athletic shorts. Girls can wear tank tops or camisole tops as long as they are not sheer or low cut. No mid-drifts are permitted. Basically we tell the girls we shouldn’t see the three B’s – bottoms, breasts or belly buttons. If your grandma wouldn’t approve – then don’t pack it. • For boys, shorts/pants must be worn at the waist. Gym shorts are okay as long as they do not sag and drawstring is tied. Boys should wear shirts with sleeves, but shirts should not hang to the knees. Shirts must be tucked in for dinner on appropriate dress up nights. • Dress Up for Dinner • Long pants (khaki style), collared shirts, dress shoes & belt for boys • Dresses or skirts/blouses for girls (sundresses are permitted) should be packed for dinner on Wednesday & Friday nights.

14. Paperwork • To date the following paperwork should have been completed. • Overnight Permission/Medical Release Form • Behavior Policy Sheet • Code of Conduct Form • Over the Counter Med form (optional) • Prescription Carry form (optional – as needed) • Prescription form (optional – as needed)

15. Medication Forms • * Monday May 6th whole school day, Front Office Conference Room parents can drop off prescriptions to give (8:30 AM to 4:00 PM) • * Over-the-Counter Medication – one form for one, two or three (must be listed on the form) • * Authorization to Give Medication – must list medication; must bring in prescription in prescription bottle; teacher and parent will sign receipt (controlled substance) • * Prescription to Carry (i.e. epipen, inhaler) • # Must have doctor signature • # Can substitute copy of school action plan which has the doctors signature on the form

16. What is not included in cost: • All is included, except for souvenir shopping

17. Check-In • Begins at 6:30 AM for parents who work early and are unable to get their students to the school (no luggage on school busses) • Stage in Café by bus • Students are responsible for their own luggage and belongings • We should begin loading busses around 9:15 AM; Depart at 10:00 AM

18. Drop off is in front of the school and enter through Front Entrance We will stage luggage in Café and students will remain until time to board busses Green Bus Blue Bus Red Bus Sidewalk 8th Grade Bus 7th Grade Bus 6th Grade Bus Port Doors Port Doors Port Doors

19. Bus Lists • **See Hotel Room lists in your students Social Studies Teachers classrooms • **Lists are color coded by bus • **Green Bus – bus #1 • **Red Bus – bus #2 • **Blue Bus – bus #3 • **Busses located in the bus port • **Parents drop you off at front entrance; staging area is Café

20. Chaperones Male Mr. Partee Mr. House Mr. Banks Mr. Johnson Mr. Hurley Female Ms. Tumbleston Ms. D’Emilio Ms. Denton Ms. Julkes Ms. Walker Ms. Capps Kimberly Reed Kirsten Roberts Stephanie Wieder Keisha Hines-Craft Roxann Eaglin Doreen Hickmon Jean Fendall Holly Wild Kayli Seagraves

21. Emergency Contact Information Hotel Hampton Inn 591 Al Henderson Blvd. Savannah, GA 31419 TEL: +1-912-921-1515 FAX: +1-912-921-1502

22. Behavior Code • All school rules apply on the trip. Discipline measures will be handed out if needed. • The basic rule to remember is to have appropriate theatre etiquette while on all tours: this includes museums, walking tours, and trolley tours. • We have a concern this year with student’s being rude to adults/teachers and talking while we are talking. This is NOT appropriate in the classroom, but will definitely NOT be tolerated on the tours. Docents & Guides should be listened to and shown due respect. They are there to educate and assist you during the given tours.

23. Behavior Code • Chaperones should be listened to when requests are made, and those requests should be followed without question. Failure to follow directives will result in consequences. • Students should not use vulgar or coarse language at anytime during the trip. • When in museums or other venues, please be mindful of the fact that we are (a) guests and (b) not the only guests present. Students should be courteous to employees, as well as other guests. Keep talking to a minimum during self-guided tours and make way for other visitors to pass your group if necessary.

24. Behavior Code • Students may not leave their hotel rooms after lights out, unless in the case of an emergency. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in your departure from the trip at your parent’s expense. • At no time or for no reason may students of opposite gender enter each other’s hotel rooms. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in your departure from the trip at your parent’s expense. • Students should keep their hotel room free of trash and half eaten food.

25. Behavior Code • In the event of a fire emergency, students should evacuate the building and gather at their assigned bus for roll call. Elevators should not be used in a fire emergency, instead stairs should be used and students should file out silently. • In the event of a weather emergency, directions will be given and students will be expected to follow and adhere to these directions for their safety. • In the event of a medical emergency, students should immediately contact room chaperone, who will contact Mr. House, Ms. Tumbleston, or Nurse Sanders. 911 will be called in the event of a life threatening emergency.

26. Savannah Assignments – The Scrapbook • All students will complete the Savannah assignment scrapbook during the trip. This scrapbook will be due to the student’s social studies teacher no later than Wednesday, 5/15/19.

27. Savannah Assignments – The Scrapbook • The students should have the scrapbook with them at all times throughout the trip. They will be expected to complete assignments at many of the venues. • They should collect an artifact at each venue and take pictures (that they can actually print) throughout the week. • Additionally, they will complete a reflection journal piece each evening. • The scrapbook is organized by days and the itinerary is provided at the top of each day’s entry to ensure that the student knows the plans for each day. They are expected to be on time and prepared for that days events.

28. Packing List – What to Bring • See packing list document picked up at entrance of Theater

29. Luggage • Suitcase (recommend large) • Case of bottled water (write name on case with sharpie) – at least 12 • Carry on bag is allowed (track bag doesn’t count) • You are responsible for your luggage, again you are responsible for your luggage

30. Packing List – What Not to Bring • Anything that would be against county J-Policies (stink bombs, pocket knives, etc.) • Shaving Cream – unless you intend to shave • Water balloons or other prank materials

31. Student Pick Up • We are due back on Saturday, 05/11/19 at 5:30 pm. Parents please plan to pick your student up at that time. We will unload in the bus port, so you may park in the main parking lot and walk over to the bus port area. If we are running late (or early) we will call to let you know of the change.

32. Expectations • Have writing instrument (pen/pencil) even have extras • Work on Scrapbook at each venue, you don’t need it at night • Assigned seats on busses are a must

33. Review • Normal arrival time at school – go directly to Café for staging • Early check-in starts at 6:30 AM (no luggage on school busses) • WATER!!!!!! • Dress clothes for Wednesday and Friday nights • Comfortable shoes • We depart by 10:00 AM – if you are late we don’t wait