WASHINGTON D.C. “SPRING SIGN-UP” INFORMATION NIGHT Welcome CMS & WMS Parents and Students

Meet Your Program Leaders Robin Miller Health Aide Westwood Middle School Julie Shea Library Tech. Cheney Middle School

Sign in and Information Sign in with the correct school Pick up an envelope if you don’t have one Students please pick up a party favor bracelet!

Backed by a professional team WorldStrides has been in business for almost 50 years. Cheney Middle Schools has use them for 25 years. Over 4 million travelers since committed employees make service available every step of the way Started by a middle school teacher

Safety 24-hour Tour Central offices during travel WorldStrides ID Badges w/24-hr, toll-free contact # High quality hotels – Interior hallways Bed check / Doors locked / Night Guard 24/7 on-call doctor w/George Washington Univ. Hosp.

Beyond the Classroom Fun, Educational, Accredited Program Students can earn High School Credit FREE!  Sign up for Discovery For Credit  Complete Course Provides social learning and personal growth opportunities

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Trip Goals Enhance and supplement the 8 th grade U.S. History curriculum Gain a deeper understanding of the founding of our nation Promote a sense of pride in America’s accomplishments Instill a deep appreciation of the sacrifices of America’s service men and women Provide an experience with an enduring impact

Itinerary Saturday, April 1 st – Wednesday, April 5 th  Fly to D.C. area airport – leave Spokane early Sat.  Charter Bus to Williamsburg, VA  Colonial Williamsburg / Jamestown Settlement / Busch Gardens  Charter Bus to Washington D.C.  Night & Day Tour of Monuments

Itinerary  Capital Building / White House / Supreme Court  Washington Monument  Mount Vernon  Arlington National Cemetery  National Cathedral  Smithsonian Museums: American History / Natural History / Air and Space  Holocaust Museum

Behavior Expectations Trust is ESSENTIAL! If trust is lost BEFORE the trip, we reserve the right to not bring the student on the trip. If trust is lost DURING the trip, the student will be flown home immediately at the parents’ expense.

Registration Information “Spring Sign–Up” Deadline is June 7 th Price is $2,338 for students and $2,711 for adults  This is all inclusive Price reflects the $150 early sign up discount *price will increase after June 7th $49 deposit when registering Full Refund Program: $239 Balance must be paid in full by 1/16/17

Fundraising and Scholarships Are you interested in leading a fundraiser?  Butter Braids - $5.00 profit each ( Early October) Run by Robin & Julie  We really need parents to head up other fund-raisers or there aren’t any. *Sign up and leave contact information if you are interested in fundraising.

“Do It Yourself” Fundraising “The Gift of Education” fundraiser letter, e-card “Hire Me!” fundraiser pamphlet “No Hassle Fundraiser” form FLAG Scholarship – income based:  Call WorldStrides customer service to see if you qualify! Facebook Fundraising ALL THIS INFORMATION IS ON THE WORLDSTRIDES WEB SITE

Travel with us April 2017! Sign up 3 ways  Fill out the form tonight and turn in with the $49 deposit  Online “MyTrip” at  Toll-free by phone ( )

Travel with us April 2017! Use your Trip ID to see specifics about the trip!  CMS Trip ID: # – Mrs. Shea  WMS Trip ID: # – Mrs. Miller Please make sure you sign up under the correct school trip ID. We will all be traveling together, but need to sign up at individual school numbers.

See our Washington D.C. Trip Or find it at the Cheney Middle School Library webpage

Questions? Comments? Robin Miller may be reached at Westwood Middle School – Or at Julie Shea may be reached at Cheney Middle School – Or at