Parent Meeting Thursday March 20, 2014 6pm Trip Date: April 23 rd, 24 th, and 25 th
Agenda Itinerary Expectations Clothing What to Bring Medicine Parent Help Questions
Itinerary Day 1 Wednesday, April 23, 2014 6:30 AM Depart from school 1:00 PM Approximate Arrival to Washington DC Guided Sightseeing of Washington, DC Your Tour Director, a DC licensed guide, introduces you to the sites where national policies and political reputations are formed and reformed daily. WWII & MLK Memorials 3:45 PM Holocaust Memorial Museum Permanent Exhibit The Permanent Exhibition presents a narrative history using more than 900 artifacts, 70 video monitors, and four theaters that include historic film footage and eyewitness testimonies. Subject to availability. 7:30 PM Dinner in Washington DC: Carmine s 8:30 PM Night Sightseeing: Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean War Memorials Hotel: Sheraton Pentagon, 900 S Orme St. Arlington VA Phone: 703.521.1900 Overnight in Washington DC
Day 2 Thursday, April 24, 2014 Breakfast in Washington, DC 9:00 AM Arlington National Cemetery Observe the quiet dignity of Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place of more than 200,000 veterans and their families. At JFK s gravesite, you ll see the eternal flame that was originally lit by Jacqueline Kennedy at her husband s funeral. You ll also witness the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. The United States Marine Corps Memorial The cast bronze depiction of Marines raising the flag at Iwo Jima honors all those who have served in the Marine Corps since its inception in 1775. Lunch Included: Potbelly s Sandwich Works 1:00 PM Visit to the Smithsonian Museums Today you can explore the National Air and Space Museum, home to milestones in flight, such as the 1903 Wright Flyer and the Apollo 11 command module, Columbia, which orbited the moon while Neil Armstrong and Edwin Buzz Aldrin first walked on the surface in 1969. A stroll through the National Museum of Natural History will reveal objects as varied as the 45.52-carat Hope Diamond and dinosaur skeletons. The National Museum of American History traces the cultural history of our nation from the original Star-Spangled Bannerwhich inspired the national anthem-to Dorothy s red slippers from The Wizard of Oz. (Please note: The museum(s) you visit may vary.) 5:00 PM Dinner in Alexandria, VA: Old Country Buffet 7:00 PM Legends of Alexandria Tour Take a one hour Legends of Alexandria tour in Old Town, where an 18th-century costumed guide shows you the way through the streets by lantern and shares ghost stories, legends and folklore about the area! 8:30 PM Night Sightseeing: Jefferson Memorial & FDR Memorial Overnight in Washington DC
Day 3 Friday, April 25, 2014 Breakfast in Washington, DC Photo Stop at The White House The distinguished symbol of the presidency has been home to every president since John Adams. Though many used the moniker White House to refer to both the building and the presidential administration, it was Theodore Roosevelt who made the name official in 1901. 9:00 AM Souvenir Shopping 10:00 AM National Air & Space Museum 12:00 PM The US Capitol Building Tour & Visitor's Center Visit the U.S. Capitol, the city s epicenter and the heart of the American legislature. George Washington laid the first cornerstone for the building in 1793, but the edifice was set on fire in 1814 when British troops marched through the city. Much of the structure was salvaged, thanks to heavy rains that quelled the flames, and the Capitol remains the symbol of American government today. You ll also explore the Visitor Center. This underground facility features an exhibition gallery, orientation theaters, a 550-seat cafeteria and gift shops. Depart for Home! Lunch Included: Tour Director distributes $10 each.
Student travelers will: Follow instructions from all chaperones and tour guides Check in with chaperones on a frequent basis Pay close attention during attendance/roll call Take care of each other Never go anywhere alone Buddy system at all times Avoid junk food, energy drinks, and snacks that may upset their stomach Stay with their groups when directed to do so Be appropriate on the bus, in the hotel, and on tour Be polite Learn while having a memorable experience
Clothing Yes Yes Yes Jackets/Rain Gear Layers Comfortable Clothes Shirts with sleeves Shorts (appropriate) Hats (must be taken off at appropriate times) Comfortable WALKING shoes! **Dress should be a balance between comfort and acceptable attire
Clothing No No No. Sandals Heels Flip Flops Revealing Clothing Tank Tops Inappropriate Logos Uncomfortable Shoes
What to Bring Yes Yes.Yes. Personal Music Player/MP3 with headphones Books/Magazines SUNSCREEN Healthy snacks, NOT junk food and candy Handheld Video Games Snacks for bus and hotel (No Glass or cans-no ENERGY DRINKS!) Cards/Games Small cooler for bus DVDs for bus (G, PG, PG-13) Camera Money for 1 meal, souvenirs and additional food if necessary ($50)
No No No.. What Not To Bring Illegal substances based on HKMS code of conduct Dangerous/harmful objects (Swiss Army knife, scissors, etc.) Video Games or DVD players that connect to TV Expensive jewelry, cameras, electronics Junk food, excessive candy, energy drinks or gum.
Luggage/Bags One bag under the bus with clothing there will be no access until we arrive at the hotel. Carry-on for the bus with snacks and entertainment (small enough to fit in overhead compartment) No backpacks or large bags carried during the day. Parents are urged to check all luggage prior to departure.
Fill out a medicine authorization form for all medical needs Call Jennifer Papallo if you have any questions at the school. Medical forms MUST BE submitted by Friday, April 11, 2014 Individual letter outlining your child s medical needs Registered Nurse on trip Make sure your child is responsible for taking their medications No student may carry his/her meds, including over-the-counter medication (Advil, Tylenol, etc.) No student may give any medication to another student
Communications Cell Phones Off and put away in the museums we want students to interact with each other. Phones will be taken when used inappropriately (pictures without consent, inappropriate content, tweets, snap chat, etc.) Phones are to be used respectfully
How Can you Help? Talk to your children about: Time Management / roll calls Healthy eating and drinking choices Behavioral Expectations Hotel behavior (hallways, rooms, sleep, noise, phones) Security Guards Getting sleep in the hotel Taking their medication, if necessary
Emergency Phone Numbers Smithsonian Student Travel 1-800-503-2323 (night) 1-888-333-9756 (day) Hotel Information Sheraton Pentagon, 900 S Orme St. Arlington VA Phone: 1-703-521-1900 Coach Company DATTCO Phone: 1-860-229-4878 Neil English 1-860-790-2051 (for emergencies only please)
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