Washington, DC TRIP 2020 January 5 – 10, 2020 Dawn Wynn, Trip Sponsor

Itinerary Monday, January 6th Breakfast at Golden Corral Jamestown Settlement Snack on Bus Mount Vernon Joe’s Souvenir Shop Dinner at Pentagon City Mall 7:00 hotel check in Comfort Inn, Springfield, VA Tuesday, January 7th Breakfast at hotel Amish County Lancaster PA Dinner at Miller’s Smorgasboard

Arrive at GRMS: 8:30am – 9:00am at GRMS Wednesday, January 8th Breakfast at hotel Arlington National Cemetery-Wreath Laying Ceremony Iwo Jima & Air Force Memorial Lunch at Reagan Building Food Court Memorials: World War II, Vietnam Lincoln, Korean National Archives Holocaust Museum Dinner at Hard Rock Thursday, January 9th Embassy Row Washington National Cathedral Memorials: Jefferson, FDR, MLK White House for Picture Stop Lunch at the Reagan Building Food Court US Capitol Building Friday, January 10th Arrive at GRMS: 8:30am – 9:00am at GRMS

Here we go…Washington, d. c. bound When: Sunday, January 5th through Friday, January 10th Report to GRMS: 4:00pm Depart: 4:30pm Bus Ride: Approximately 13hrs. (each way) What You’ll Need: 2 BAGS (on the bus bag & under the bus bag) Purse/Wallet Medication in original packaging only (if applies)

To Be eligible to attend any outside of school sponsored field trips. No out of school suspensions. Referred to the Dean, twice for any infraction or a full day of in school suspensions. Students must be in good academic standing in ALL classes, C average (or better) and no F’s. Grades will be checked prior to participation in any event or attendance on any trip. Students must attend school regularly to be eligible. Students may not accrue more than 15 absences. Administration may revoke a student’s eligibility at any time. Students must fulfill their financial obligations (library fines, lost books) prior to end of year events.

MOVING RIGHT ALONG… Bus stops every 2 – 3 hours, and you MUST get off the bus at each stop All busses load boys in front, girls in back (or vice versa) once your seat always your seat Food is allowed on the bus if you keep your area clean, only drinks with screw lids. NO ENERGY DRINKS IF an adult is talking you are not talking or on your phone. NO GUM!!!!! Movies will be played throughout the trip.

DC TRIP Suggested packing list: small duffel Bag/drawstring bag (goes on the bus with you) deodorant chapstick wallet/purse toothpaste/hairbrush pair of gloves/ hat/scarf change of clothes coat/jacket for the bus ride camera electronics with ear buds (Remember YOU are responsible for these items) snacks (NO GUM ALLOWED) hand/feet warmers pillow/blanket (if wanted for bus)

DC TRIP Suggested packing list: Con’t DC TRIP Suggested packing list: suitcase/large duffel bag(for goes under the bus, Not accessible) 5 changes of warm clothes, pajamas, socks and underclothes 2 pairs of comfortable shoes (sneakers and/or boots) long underwear (Long Johns) sweatshirts/sweaters/fleece jacket chargers for electronics spending money for snacks, souvenirs and anything else you might want or need

The weather changes VERY quickly and you will be inside and outside, so layering is a good idea.

Daily Routine Report for Breakfast/debriefing at 7:00 am Morning tours about 3 hrs. Lunch is generally 1 hr. Afternoon tours about 4 – 5 hrs. Dinner is about 1 – 1.5 hrs. Return to Hotel

MEDICAL NEEDS Any medicine needs to be brought in a zip-lock bag in the original container with the following information: Students first and last name on the outside of the bag Statement giving permission to administer medications, including medicine name and dosage with parent/guardian signature Make sure medication bottle or box is in the baggie and DO NOT send loose pills

Safety Rules: #1 Pay attention to any adult giving directions or tour guide is talking. Be ON TIME! Must remain in groups of 4 or more at all times Understand that sometimes cell phones will not be allowed. Keep your wallet in front your pocket Keep your purse close to your body at all times Never talk to strangers Report any suspicious activity to your chaperone immediately RESPECT at all memorials and museums.

Hotel Comfort Inn 6560 Loisdale Ct. Springfield, VA 22150 Students will stay 4 to a room and will be allowed to pick their roommates Girls and Boys on different floors and don’t leave their assigned floor Students will be taped in their hotel room each night and told to lock doors. ONLY open for chaperone Security-will knock and tell you to be quiet, but will NEVER ask you to open the door. We are not the only guest at the hotel. Students must be courteous to staff and other guests.

Cost of Trip $775.00 $250.00 Due by September 27th $250.00 Due by October 25th $275.00 Due by November 22nd $100.00 deposit is non-refundable-No refunds after November 22, 2019 Payment Options: Checks payable to GRMS & given to Ms. King in room 715- make sure student’s name is on the memo line of check Credit Card payments online https://www.schoolpay.com/link/DC2020 All Meals are covered while in DC You are responsible for Snacks and Souvenirs