Parent Meeting

 Student Criteria for eligibility  Bus Ride  Itinerary  General Security Issues  Lodging Arrangements  Hotel Rooms  Chaperones  Kids and Money!!!!!!!!

Student Criteria for eligibility Student Behavior (ESB Policy I) STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES - Student attendance on field trips is a privilege, not a right. All students are to understand that he/she represents Epping School District and he/she shall abide by school rules and regulations while participating on the field trip. A field trip advisor may also impose other rules and regulations pertaining to the field trip. The school district reserves the right to exclude students for questionable behavior. Students serving suspension are ineligible to participate on field trips. Students found participating in acts of gross misconduct including, but not limited to, possession/use of drugs, tobacco or alcohol, vandalism, theft, violence, and/or sexual misconduct will be returned home at the expense of their parents. The district reserves the right to inspect all luggage and carry-on items prior to departure. The district also reserves the right to pursue financial compensation from students/parents for damages that occur on the field trip. Students are to immediately report any misconduct mentioned above as well as acts of bullying, hazing or harassment to the trip advisor.

 Please know that students can submit PG movies to Ms. Hebert at least 2 weeks prior to the trip for approval.  Snack and drinks are allowed.  Per the bus company… NO CANS. All drinks must be capped.

May 26 Tuesday 5:00 a.m.Depart from Epping Middle School, 33 Prescott Rd., Epping, NH, via charter motorcoach for Washington, DC, area Note: Rest and independent meal stop en route Approximately 3:00 p.m.Anticipated time of arrival in Washington, DC area. Upon arrival,proceed to Lincoln Memorial Arrival until 5:00 p.m.Informal touring of Lincoln, World War II, Korean and Vietnam Memorials 5:00 p.m.Board coach. Depart for Buca di Beppo, 1825 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC :30 – 6:45 p.m.Dinner at Buca di Beppo After dinnerBoard coach. Depart for Sheraton Pentagon, 900 South Orme Street, Arlington, VA (703) Approx. 7:30 p.m.Check into hotel.

May 27 Wednesday 7:30 a.m.Breakfast at hotel 10:00 a.m. –2:30 p.m.At Smithsonian Museums-a photo stop at White House Note: Lunch facilities available at Air & Space Museum, Natural History Museum and Museum of American History 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.At United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 6:00 – 7:00 a.m.Dinner at Hard Rock Café After dinnerBoard coach. Depart on tour of illuminated monuments and memorials Note: Stops to be made at Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and F.D.R. Memorial Approximately 9:30 p.m.Return to hotel

May 28 Thursday 7:00 a.m.Breakfast at hotel 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.Newseum 12:15 – 6:00 p.m.At Six Flags America 7:00 – 7:45 p.m.Independent dinner and shopping at The Shops at National Place 8:00 – 9:30 p.m.Visit remaining Memorials 9:30 p.m. Return to hotel

May 29 Friday 6:15 a.m.Breakfast at hotel 7:15 a.m.Hotel check out. At this time, chaperones are requested to check all student rooms and to collect all room keys and return them to the front desk. Load baggage on coaches. lAt Arlington National Cemetery Note: The Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns takes place every half hour 10:45 a.m.Return to coach. Depart for home Note: Rest and independent dinner stops en route 9:00 – 10:00 p.m.Anticipated time of arrival in New Hampshire area

Note: All times and features on itinerary subject to change based on local conditions and requirements of group. Note: Suburban Travel & Tours is not responsible for any lost, damaged or stolen articles of a personal nature. It is the responsibility of each person to take care of his or her possessions. Please DO NOT leave cash or valuables in your room

Hotel Security will be provided from 11PM to 6AM each night.

 Students will submit a suggested list of roommates.  This list will be reviewed by staff and necessary changes will be made.  Students will be four to a room.

 Students are responsible for the upkeep of their rooms  The names of students are tied to rooms. If damages or additional cleanup is required students will be billed by the hotel.  Chaperone rooms are staggered between student rooms. Hallway meetings occur to keep student informed.

 Assigned and Dynamic (Card System)  Ratio 1:7

 On the bus to and from Washington DC. Students are encouraged to pack drinks and snacks for the bus ride and hotel room to cut down on spending.  Wednesday at the Smithsonian Museum  Thursday at Six Flags & at National Place

 Envelope System  Day 1, Day 2, etc…  Given to students each morning of the trip.  Envelopes are locked in the hotel safe  Please coordinate all money with Stephanie Sturzo prior to May 15 th if you would like to set up an envelope system.

 A WATER BOTTLE IS MANDATORY AT ALL TIMES!  Bathing suit if he/she intends on using the pool  2 pairs of sneakers/walking shoes  Comfortable shoes to put on at hotel  Sun screen  Hat  Comfortable sweat pants, flannel pajamas, etc. for hotel

 Cell phones, Nooks, etc. can be used during free time. These items are not allowed during the “instructional” time.  No Laptops, wifi will NOT be available  School dress code applies at all times.  Flip flops and sandals are NOT permitted during touring time.  Plan for extremely hot or wet weather

 A form must be submitted in order for your son/daughter to receive medication.  All medication must be brought in its original box or bottle.  Please have all their medication placed inside a zip lock bag with their name in permanent marker on the outside.  Students are not to have any medication including over the counter medication in their belongings.