8th Grade Trip May 18, 19, 20, 2016 Washington, DC We are excited about our upcoming trip to Washington, DC. This will be a trip that you will always remember and we want everyone to have a good time. Please remember that we expect excellent behavior, as you are representing our school. All school rules and the school Code of Conduct apply throughout the entire trip. Respect is expected. Disrespect toward anyone will not be tolerated and consequences will be firm. Hotel Contact Information : Marriott Fairfax at Fair Oaks 11787 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway Fairfax, Virginia 22033 Phone: 703.352.2525 Enclosed in this Packet: Arrival Procedures for Wednesday Morning Suggested Packing List Trip Itinerary includes departure and arrival times Important Information/General Rules
Travel Itinerary Wednesday, May 18, 2016 6:15am Arrive and load buses (Do not board your bus until you have your chaperone s approval to board. Be on time. We will not wait for you.) 6:45am Departure from Edison Middle School 6:45 3:00pm Drive to Washington, DC (Lunch on our own in transit Hagerstown Outlet Mall travelers will need cash for this.) 3:15 6:30pm Pentagon Memorial Marine War Memorial of Iwo Jima Arlington National Cemetery (includes private tram/wreath laying confirmed at 6:15pm) 7:15 8:30pm Dinner at Pentagon City Mall (Meal voucher provided for each traveler.) 9:00pm Hotel Check In (Marriott Fairfax Security guards will be present from 10:00 4:00am.) Thursday, May 19, 2016 7:30am Group Wake Up Call 8:15am Full American Breakfast at Hotel 9:00am Depart Hotel 10:00 2:00pm Museum Tours (Selection from below is based on chaperone choice.) National Archives National Museum of Natural History National Museum of American History National Air and Space Museum ($10.00 provided for each traveler for lunch) 2:15 3:15 Lincoln Memorial Vietnam Veterans Memorial Korean War Veterans Memorial 4:00 6:00pm 6:30 9:15pm 10:00pm Spirit of Mount Vernon (Dinner/Dance Potomac River cruise) Marine War Memorial of Iwo Jima FDR Memorial Jefferson Memorial MLK Memorial World War II Memorial Ford s Theatre (Exterior Only)/Souvenir Shopping Return to Hotel (Security guards will be present from 10:00 4:00am.) Friday, May 20, 2016 6:30am Group Wake Up Call 7:15am Full American Breakfast at hotel 8:00am Depart Hotel 9:00 12:00pm White House/Lafayette Park (Exterior Only) US Capitol Visitor Center Library of Congress and/or Supreme Court Exteriors (time permitting) 12:15 2:00pm Museum Tours (Selection from below is based on chaperone choice.) National Archives National Museum of Natural History National Museum of American History National Air and Space Museum ($10.00 provided for each traveler for lunch) 2:15 Depart for Ohio (Boxed dinner in transit provided for each traveler. Will include: smoked turkey sandwich, potato chips, cookie, fruit snack, bottled water) 10:00pm Approximate Arrival at Edison Middle School
Suggested Packing List General Notes Be sure to check the weather and plan accordingly. What you wear on Wednesday to travel will be what you wear for Wednesday s events. We will not be stopping to change prior to touring. If you can carry it all at one time, you can take it. Just remember, you may have to carry your things up several flights of stairs. Label all luggage and luggage contents. Apparel Remember: School dress code is in effect! 3 outfits of casual clothes (no dress clothes needed) 3 sets of underwear 3 pairs of socks Comfortable shoes there will be LOTS of walking (extra pair in case they get wet) Pajamas Watch/Phone to keep track of time Wallet or purse to carry your money Warm jacket (rain resistant with hood, if possible) Personal Items Hairbrush/Comb Toothbrush/Toothpaste Deodorant Shampoo Soap Hair dryer Flat/curling iron Contact case/solution Sunglasses Sunscreen Money Money for souvenirs and additional food items ($50.00 $75.00) Miscellaneous Camera IPod, MP3 player, cell phones etc. to play music/games on bus (must have headphones) Phone charger Reading material for bus Playing cards for bus Small pillow for bus Snacks Snacks for the bus (no energy drinks) DO NOT Bring the Following Items Valuable jewelry Gaming systems Anything of high price value The school or travel company is not responsible for lost or stolen items. What you bring is your responsibility.
Important Information/General Rules 1. Throughout the trip, the Perry Board of Education adopted Student Code of Conduct will be in effect. 2. Respect everyone s right to a pleasant trip 3. No yelling, loud talking or singing on the bus. 4. Do not change seats while the bus is moving unless requested to do so by an adult. 5. Be careful with the adjustable seats. Please do not sit on the armrests. 6. No standing or walking around while the bus is moving. 7. You must wear your ID badge at times. (With the exception of when you are in your hotel room.) 8. Snacks and gum are permitted. 9. Dispose of all trash in proper places. 10. Everyone will be expected to help clean the bus when we are finished. Keep it clean as you go. 11. Headphones must be used for games, music, etc. 12. There is no place to charge your phone on the bus. 13. The restroom on the bus is for emergencies only. There will be several rest stops on the way. 14. Spray items on the bus are not permitted. 15. Your chaperone should know where you are at all times. 16. You must follow the directions of your tour guide at all times. 17. If you must use the restroom, ask your chaperone and go with at least one other person 18. Never leave your group alone or without permission. 19. It is your responsibility to be aware of all meeting places and times. Do not make the entire group wait for you. 20. Choose a reliable person from your group to be in charge of your room key. One key per room will be given. 21. When at the hotel, you are to be in your own room. There are no exceptions to this rule and it will be strictly enforced. 22. Do not bother other hotel guests. 23. You are encouraged to go to sleep at a reasonable hour so you can benefit from planned activities. If you choose not to get a good night s rest, we will still expect you to participate in all activities. 24. No running in the hotel halls. 25. Keep your room neat. 26. No room service. 27. Chaperones will check rooms after our arrival and spot checks may be made at any time. If you need something, notify the security personnel. 28. Chaperones will put a piece of tape on doors for identification purposes of who needs assistance. If you open the door, the tape will break and let security know that you need something. Do not open your door unless you need security or have an emergency. Security will be in the halls at night. 29. Be sure you know emergency evacuation procedures. 30. If any damage is done to the room or furnishings, your parents will be notified and be financially responsible for damages. 31. Keep your TV, radio, etc. at appropriate volumes that will not disturb others. 32. Call the front desk in the event of an emergency. Give your name, room number and chaperone name. 33. No calls are to be made outside of the hotel.
Arrival Procedures for Wednesday Morning Students should arrive at 6:15 am. Do not board your bus until you have your chaperone s approval to board. Departure time is 6:45am. You must be on time. We will not wait for you. Parents should park in the Edison parking lot. If you arrive before the buses, please wait in your car until the buses arrive. Buses will be lined up in numerical order and the bus number will be posted in the window of the bus. Be sure you know your bus number. Bus numbers are posted on the hall bulletin board. Place your luggage in the cargo bay of the bus you are assigned to ride. You must report to your chaperone before you board the bus. Please sit with your roommates across the 4 seats in order to expedite attendance taking.