2004 EIGHTH GRADE FIELD TRIP

 

THIS TWO PAGE FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED BY FRIDAY, MAY 14

A trip itinerary follows

 

Mr. Stroebel, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. O’Keefe, Dr. Sabatino, Mr. Wenzel and Mrs. Fischer will be accompanying the students.  All questions should be addressed to Mr. Stroebel (253-5288 ext. 166).

 

Our departure time on Monday morning is scheduled for 7:20 a.m. (just another benefit of living in Indiana’s unique time zone).  Although the airport will not be very crowded at that time, please be there 1 1/2 hours before departure time.  If you are running late, drop your child and his/her luggage off and then park (although you are not required to stay).

 

Appropriate dress for the trip is school casual.  Please include one slightly nicer outfit (simply no t-shirts or jeans) for the theatre.  Make sure that your child has packed all necessary personal items, medication, and toiletries for the trip.  It is also extremely helpful if every student has a watch.  Please do not have your child take any valuables on the trip.  Anything that would ruin the trip for your child if lost should be left at home.  Money for meals will be provided.  A minimal amount of extra spending money would be appropriate.

 

Behavior Expectations:

 

The intent of this agreement is not to presume any inappropriate behavior, but rather to make the expectations very clear in advance.  Failure to follow these requirements will result in appropriate consequences.  These may include separation from the group, a telephone call home, or denial of privileges.  Ultimately, in extreme cases, the school has the right to send a child home at his/her parents' cost or inconvenience.

 

·        Students should be aware that the primary purpose of the trip is educational.  They are expected to act in a manner that demonstrates a sincere interest in learning.  Students are expected to be mannerly and act in a controlled fashion at all times, especially at memorials.

·        Students will be quiet and attentive when instructions are being given and tour guides/bus drivers should not have to ask individual students to be quiet.

·        Students will be on time at all times.

·        Students must realize that airports, hotels, lobbies, and restaurants are public areas.  Students must behave in a manner so as to not disturb other patrons.  Shouting, running, or excessive noise will not be tolerated.  This especially applies to hotel corridors.

·        Students will be given a time to be in their rooms in the evening.  After this time, no student should leave his/her room unless they notify a chaperone.  There should never be any noise coming from a room that is audible from the hallway corridor.

·        Students should not use the telephone in their room.  We cannot tie up the hotel phone system or delay our departure to settle phone bills.

·        Students will be expected to appear for breakfast on time even if they do not intend to eat to ensure that everyone is ready to begin the day and avoid delays.

·        Students must keep pace with the group and not lag behind.  We cannot afford to be delayed during the course of the day.  Students will be required to remain with their group at the Spy and Holocaust museums.

·        Students should never isolate themselves from the group.  Male/female students should not engage in any action so as to cause any question about the appropriateness of their behavior.

·        Students will place all trash in the appropriate receptacles.  Our bus and hotel rooms will not be a mess. 

·        Any use/possession of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco will result in the student being immediately sent home.

 

Medical Information:

 

My child will require the following medication during the trip:

 


MEDICATION:


TIMES TO ADMINISTER:


 

 

 

 

Check One:

 

_____ My child will be responsible for carrying and taking his/her own medication (fill out above form).

 

_____ I would prefer that a chaperone carry and administer my child's medication (fill out above form and give the medication to Mrs. O’Keefe the morning we depart—please put all medication in a zip lock bag with the student's name on it).

 

Contact Information:

 

Best place to contact a parent during the day on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday:

 

Parent:

 

Phone Number:

 

Best place to contact a parent in the evening on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday:

 

Parent:

 

 

Phone Number:

 

 

I have read and understand the Behavior Expectations:

 

 

 

 


Student Signature

Parent Signature


SYCAMORE SCHOOL

2004  GROUP  TOUR

TENTATIVE  ITINERARY SYNOPSIS

updated 4-10-04

 

  MONDAY, MAY 24, 2004

                         7:20 AM                        DEPART FOR WASHINGTON:   via Southwest Airlines #1569.

                         8:45 AM                        MOTORCOACH ARRIVES:   1-57 passenger Great Excursions Coach arrives

                                                            at BWI.  Confirmed 10/30/03. (Operator-Guide-Mickey

                                                           Scroggins-requested).

                         9:50 AM                        ARRIVAL AT BWI AIRPORT:   Where you will be greeted by your TTI

                                                           Representative in baggage claim.

                        10:00 AM                       DEPART FOR SIGHTSEEING

                                                           UDVAR-HAZY AIR & SPACE MUSEUM ANNEX

                                                           LUNCH AT A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT:   with a $7 cash allotment.

                         1:30 PM                        INTERNATIONAL SPY MUSEUM:   Confirmed 1/7/04.

                                                           VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL

                                                           KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL

                                                           LINCOLN MEMORIAL

                         5:00 PM                        CHECK IN:   Hampton Inn Alexandria- 5821 Richmond Highway.

                                                           Alexandria, VA (703)329-1400.

                         6:15 PM                        DEPART FOR PIER 4:   6th and Water Streets SW, (202) 264-3611.

                         7:00 PM                        BOARD BOAT:  

                         7:30 PM                        SPIRIT DINNER CRUISE:   Confirmed 12/19.

                        10:00 PM                       OVERNIGHT SECURITY COVERAGE:   By New Horizon.

                        10:15 PM                       RETURN TO THE HOTEL

  TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2004

                         6:15 AM                        CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST:   at your hotel.

                         7:00 AM                        DEPART FOR SIGHTSEEING

                                                           ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

                         8:35 AM                        WREATH-LAYING CEREMONY:   appointment confirmed by Mr. Stroebel

                                                           7/21/03.

                                                           UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS MEMORIAL

                                                           NATIONAL AIR & SPACE MUSEUM

                                                           NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY:  

                         1:00 PM                        COLOR GROUP PICTURE:   by Central Photo, confirmed 11/13/03.

                         1:30 PM                        LUNCH AT ESPN ZONE:   Confirmed at 1:30pm on 2/24/04. 12th and E

                                                           Street, NW (202) 783-3776.

                         2:30 PM                        HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM:   appointment confirmed by J.

                                                           Stroebel 6/18/03.

                         5:00 PM                        RETURN TO THE HOTEL

                         6:00 PM                        DEPART WITH DRIVER

                         6:30 PM                        DINNER AT PENTAGON CITY:   with a meal voucher.

                         8:00 PM                        PERFORMANCE OF SHEAR MADNESS:   Confirmed 9/17/03.

                                                           Confirmation received on 3/11/04.

                                                           OVERNIGHT SECURITY COVERAGE:   By New Horizon.

  WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2004

                         7:30 AM                        CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST:   at your hotel.

                         8:15 AM                        CHECK OUT

                         8:30 AM                        DEPART FOR SIGHTSEEING

                                                           FDR MEMORIAL:  

                                                           WHITE HOUSE PHOTO STOP

                        10:30 AM                       SUPREME COURT:   Lecture confirmed on 3/29/04.

                                                           LUNCH AT UNION STATION:   with a meal voucher.

                        12:50 PM                       U.S. CAPITOL:   confirmed 3/24/04 from Rep. Carson's office.

                                                           NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY

                         2:45 PM                        DEPART FOR AIRPORT

                         3:30 PM                        ARRIVAL AT BWI AIRPORT:  

                                                           DINNER-SNACK AT AIRPORT:   with a $7 cash allotment.

                         4:55 PM                        DEPART FOR HOME:   via Southwest Airlines #2706.

                         5:45 PM                        ARRIVAL HOME:   With many memories of your Washington adventure to

                                                           share with family and friends.

                                                           NOTE:   This is a flexible itinerary and the order in which you visit the

                                                           attractions will be dependent upon weather and any unexpected building

                                                           closures.

                                                                     Print Date 5/10/2004

                                                                Last Change Date 5/10/2004                                           Page 2 of 2