Grade 9 Trip Meeting Parent Information Session October 6, 2015

Grade 9 Trip Meeting Where to? Toronto and Niagara Falls Where to? Toronto and Niagara Falls How? By plane How? By plane Cost: $1150-$1300 Cost: $1150-$1300 Signed Permission due Thursday October 8 th and $100 deposit due by Thursday October 15 th Signed Permission due Thursday October 8 th and $100 deposit due by Thursday October 15 th Dates: Thursday May 26 th, 2016 – Sunday May 29 th, 2016 Dates: Thursday May 26 th, 2016 – Sunday May 29 th, people per room (student selection) 4 people per room (student selection)

Grade 9 Trip Meeting In order for students to be eligible to take part in this trip they must be in good standing throughout the school year. Students must demonstrate that they are trustworthy and responsible, who will act as good ambassadors for Brookside Junior High. Students must agree to the following expectations in order to maintain their eligibility. In order for students to be eligible to take part in this trip they must be in good standing throughout the school year. Students must demonstrate that they are trustworthy and responsible, who will act as good ambassadors for Brookside Junior High. Students must agree to the following expectations in order to maintain their eligibility.

Grade 9 Trip Meeting Students must put forward their best effort in school working to their potential. Students must put forward their best effort in school working to their potential. Students must demonstrate a high level of respect towards staff, peers and school property. Students must demonstrate a high level of respect towards staff, peers and school property. Students must be trustworthy and self disciplined! Students who cannot be trustworthy and responsible in school will not be eligible to travel thousands of miles away to be in our care. Students must be trustworthy and self disciplined! Students who cannot be trustworthy and responsible in school will not be eligible to travel thousands of miles away to be in our care. A student whose eligibility is in question will have their profile reviewed by our school team, you will be contacted, and a meeting will be set. A student whose eligibility is in question will have their profile reviewed by our school team, you will be contacted, and a meeting will be set. All necessary requirements must be met (consent forms, deposit, health form). All necessary requirements must be met (consent forms, deposit, health form).

Grade 9 Trip Meeting Sample Payment Schedule Sample Payment Schedule Payment Schedule Total Amount Required Trip Total at this Time Oct. 17 th $100 deposit $100 Nov. 28 th $200$300 Jan. 23 rd $200$500 Feb. 27 th $200$700 Mar. 26 th $250$950 Apr. 24 th $250$1200

Grade 9 Trip Highlights Day 1- Meet at Stanfield International Airport and board flight to Toronto Day 1- Meet at Stanfield International Airport and board flight to Toronto Canada’s Wonderland Supper at Hard Rock Café Check in at hotel Day 2- Board the bus for Niagara Falls Day 2- Board the bus for Niagara Falls Visit behind the falls and Hornblower boat tour Supper at Rainforest Café Return back to hotel

Grade 9 Trip Highlights Day 3- Trip to the Toronto Zoo Day 3- Trip to the Toronto Zoo Attend Toronto Blue Jays ball game Trip to the Hockey Hall of Fame Tour the CN tower at night Day 4- Check out of hotel Day 4- Check out of hotel Walking tour of Toronto (Kensington Market, Chinatown etc.) Shopping at the Eatons Centre Board flight to return to Halifax

Grade 9 Trip Meeting 50/50 FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES 50/50 tickets- Volunteers? 50/50 tickets- Volunteers? Friday mornings 9:00am-12:00pm

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