8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip
March 20-21, 2014
The Trip Advisors
Jennifer Fowler – [email protected]
Jennifer Chmura- [email protected]
Dave Petersen- [email protected]
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Purpose of the Trip
• Enhance the Curriculum
• Provide a Team Bonding Experience
• Demonstrate and Practice our Viking Values
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Historical Sites Students Will See
Newseum
Arlington National Cemetery
National Mall (Smithsonian Institute)
Jefferson Memorial
FDR Memorial
Dr. MLK, Jr. Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
WWII Memorial
Korean War Memorial 3 F
• Permission Slips & Payment (October)
• Roommate Selection Forms (November)
• Medical Forms (December)
• Student Assembly & Zero Tolerance Forms (March)
• The Trip (March 20th and March 21st)
The Planning Process
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Day One: Thursday March 20th
Early Morning (6:30-8:00am) Students need to arrive at William Annin at 6:30 a.m.
Students should not take the BUS to school Thursday morning.
Luggage searches will be conducted.
Attendance will be taken.
Coach buses will depart by 8:00a.m.
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Day One Thursday
Rest stop- bathroom break (9:30am)
Arrive in D.C.
Eat bag lunch (no glass or carbonated drinks)
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Day One Thursday
Tour of Arlington National Cemetery 1.Kennedy graves, 2. Challenger Memorial 3. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier- Changing of the Guard 4. U.S.S. Maine
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Day One: Thursday March 20th
Dinner (4:00-5:00pm)
Three Restaurants
Bertucci’s Grill
Carmine’s Italian Restaurant
Phillips Restaurant
* Please note that special dietary needs & restrictions will be accommodated.*
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Day One -Thursday March 20th Evening Activities (5:30- 9:00pm)
Night Tour of Memorials
-Lincoln, Korean, Jefferson,
FDR, MLK Jr., Vietnam, &
WWII Memorials
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Day One – Thursday March 20th End of Day Procedures (9:30-10:00pm)
Hotel Check-In (9:30)
Trip A: Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
Trip B: Marriott Crystal Gateway
Trip C: Westin Hotel
Lock- In (10:00)
Doors are sealed & security guards go on duty.
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Day Two - Friday March 21st
6 a.m. Wake-up call
7:30 a.m.- Breakfast at the hotel
8:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Day Two Activities
Newseum
Small Group Walking Tours
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Day Two - Friday March 21st
Tour the Newseum
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• A 250,000-square-foot news museum which offers
visitors a state-of-the-art experience that blends news
history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on
exhibits.
•The Newseum Institute serves as a forum for First
Amendment study, exploration and education
Day Two- Friday March 21st
Smithsonian Institute Museums & the Mall Area -Students will choose their destination -Each student gets $10 lunch stipend
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Day Two - Friday March 21st
3:00 p.m.-Depart
Dinner stop en-route
8:00 p.m.- Arrive Home
Your child will call
you when we are
approaching Basking
Ridge.
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Souvenir Money
Students may want to bring money to buy
souvenirs, snacks, etc. A suggested amount
is $40.00.
The only money the students will need for
food will be to buy dinner at the rest stop on
the way home. Your child should save
$15.00-$20.00 for this meal.
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Important Details
Supervision
A student to chaperone ratio of 8:1
42 Teacher chaperones plus…
30 Parent chaperones plus…
3 Advisors, 3 Nurses, & 3 Administrators…
Equals a total of 81 adult chaperones
Safety
Safety is our number one priority
All of the rules & procedures are designed to ensure your
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Important Details
General Rules
As a school trip, we expect the students to follow William
Annin’s rules:
- Dress Code
- Cell Phones off and on their person (must bring separate
camera and watch)
- Following Directions
- Respectful Behavior
Appropriate disciplinary action (from verbal warnings to
removal from the trip) will be taken if rules are not adhered to.
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Important Details
Weather
The trip is rain or shine, please make sure your child is prepared for all conditions.
Packing
A detailed list of what to pack will be provided in your child’s trip booklet.
Meals
Dietary needs & restrictions can be accommodated. Please include any special needs on your child’s medical form. 18 C
Carry-On Bag
Jacket, Sweatshirt, Hat (yes, you can wear a hat)
Light Rainwear- no umbrellas please
Tissues, hand-sanitizer
Lunch for Thursday- no glass or carbonated beverages
Water & Snacks: 1 Ziploc gallon bag of candy per
student
Camera
Spending Money
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UNDER-THE-BUS BAG
SUGGESTIONS Comfortable & appropriate clothing for Friday-
layers work best!
Extra pair of comfortable shoes in case it rains the night before
Pajamas
Personal Items (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.)
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WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT PACK
ANY medications – the nurse should have this
Portable DVD Players
Portable gaming systems
Poker chips
Flip Flops
Air mattress
Energy drinks
Laptops, iPads, or iPod speakers, etc.
Any other items deemed inappropriate by
Administration
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Thanks for your time!
With your support, this
will be a safe,
educational &
memorable field trip
for everyone!
Please do not hesitate
to contact us with any
questions that you may
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