PARENT/GUARDIAN & STUDENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 Dake Junior High Washington, D.C. Trip 2018 PARENT/GUARDIAN & STUDENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Welcome and Overview of the Agenda Pledge of Allegiance 2017-18 Itinerary Highlights Procedures for Signing up for the Trip PLEASE SEE THE PARENT INFO PACKET Trip Cost and Payment Options – 1st Choice Travel Fundraising District Trip Guidelines Medical Forms (in the Spring) Washington, D.C. Trip Website Question and Answer Period

PLEASE STAND FOR THE Pledge of Allegiance

The trip will take place from: Saturday, June 23rd through MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! The trip will take place from: Saturday, June 23rd through Monday, June 25th This is the weekend immediately following the end of the school year.

We will use up to 5 buses!

WHERE WE STAY WHILE WE ARE IN D.C.: ROOMING: Gender-specific rooms Boys and Girls on separate floors Security on each floor at night We will notify you about roommate selection, which will not take place until our March Meeting

ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED!!

Chaperones Up to sixteen (16) faculty chaperones will be used, who will be announced at a later date.

Itinerary Highlights

Washington, DC (District of Columbia)

SOME possible WASHINGTON D.C. SITES : Lincoln Memorial World War II Memorial White House National Archives Smithsonian Complex Korean War Memorial Arlington National Cemetery MLK Jr. Memorial National Zoo National Museum of African American History (Pending) Iwo Jima Memorial Vietnam Memorial Jefferson Memorial Holocaust Museum Washington Monument FDR Memorial Ford’s Theater 9/11 Memorial at Pentagon

Wreath Laying Ceremony at the tomb of the unknown soldier

Procedures for Signing up for the Trip PLEASE SEE THE PACKET OF PAPERS

Procedures for Signing up for the Trip First, review the information in the Parent Info Packet. A deposit of $179.00 is due by Friday, October 13 to 1st Choice Educational Travel. *This is applied to your trip total. Paperwork must be completely filled out or we CANNOT register the student. Cost of the trip is $479.00 per student. Final payment is due on February 2, 2018. Please note: We will keep you updated on amounts due throughout the fall

Payment for the 2016-17 D.C. Trip Total Cost of this years trip is $479 (all inclusive) Check or Money Order made payable to “1st Choice Educational Tours” Include your child’s name on the “memo” line and mail to: P.O. Box 950 Batavia, NY 14021 Major Credit Cards are accepted (at no charge) over the phone (with prior written authorization): 1st Choice Educational Tours (585) 762 – 6090 No Cash payments accepted

Fundraising

Fundraising Students receive $9.40 per card sold to be applied toward the cost of their trip ($11.00 minus tax of $1.60 per card). [32 cards will pay off the remainder of the trip cost] If a student sells TEN (10) cards – Receive a free tumbler If a student sells TWENTY (20) cards – Receive a free sweatshirt Students will receive 5 Cards upon signing the Fundraising Document (You can do this TONIGHT, just see Mr. Nobles after the meeting) You will be able to exchange money for new cards on FRIDAYS before or after school

Perks of fundraising: Students receive $9.40 per card sold to be applied toward the cost of their trip ($11.00 minus tax of $1.60 per card).  [32 cards will pay off the remainder of the trip cost] If a student sells TEN (10) cards – Receive a free tumbler If a student sells TWENTY (20) cards – Receive a free sweatshirt *if fewer than ten students sell twenty cards (each) the sweatshirt will be generic, without the Irondequoit logo.

Fund-Raising Procedures Please review to the fundraising guidelines in your packet. There is one opportunity to fundraise for the trip. Payments for fundraising must be kept separate from other payments, including normal contributions toward the cost of the trip. In order to fundraise, you must sign the fundraising agreement. (in your packet) As money is collected, we will credit it to your account, and it will be reflected in your final invoice. Final payment for the trip is due February 2, 2018.

FundRaising Timeline DATE ACTIVITY September 27 Fundraising Begins. Students will receive 5 cards and must bring in money (on Fridays) in order to receive more cards December 1 DISCOUNT CARDS SALE ENDS all unsold cards must be returned to Mr. Nobles and all funds must be turned in February 2 FULL BALANCE OF $479 DUE

Eligibility All Students are expected to demonstrate high standards of conduct, both in and out of school Genuine Respect Personal Responsibility Social Maturity Positive Behavioral History To ensure a fun, safe, and successful trip, organizers will work collaboratively throughout the year with all Dake staff to address any student concerns relative to the Code of Conduct, including (but not limited to): Academic concerns Repeated referrals Displays of disrespect for rights and property of others Behavioral issues which result in suspension Attendance concerns

Medical Forms Medical forms and other emergency protocols will be discussed at the March meeting.

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Question and Answer Period