UNIVERSAL STUDIOS/ ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE Saturday, May 9th Be at school by 5:00am Meet at the M/H courtyard bleachers

GROUPS You are able to select your own group of 10 by May 1 st Need student’s name and cell phone number You DO NOT select your chaperone You DO NOT select your bus If you do not select a bus by May 1st, you will be placed in a bus at random

TRIP ITINERARY 5:00amMeet at Somerset 5:30amLoad Busses/ Depart from Somerset 8:30amBreakfast/Restroom Break (Ft. Drum) 10:30amArrive at Universal Studios 10:30am -6:00pm Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure 6:30pmDepart from Universal Studios 8:00pmDinner/Restroom Break (Ft. Drum) 12:00amArrive at Somerset

RULES MUST STAY WITH ASSIGNED CHAPERONE AT ALL TIMES! MUST STAY WITH YOUR GROUP AT ALL TIMES! NO CHANGING OF BUSES! MUST WEAR CLASS SHIRT AT ALL TIMES! CANNOT ALTER CLASS SHIRT! ( NO CUTTING,SHREDDING, DECORATING, FRINGING, ETC) NO BACKPACKS!! No matter the size! Purses can be no larger than a half sheet of paper Snacks can be brought in a clear, plastic ziplock bag NO open liquid containers prior to boarding the bus

RULES NO Medications! Unless you have administrative approval and medical form on file All personal belongings will be subject to search by school personnel and/or appropriate authorities at any time while on the trip NO Blankets/Pillows! May bring a jacket All electronic devices such as cell phones, iPods, personal game systems, etc. must have a headphone attachment for individual use May bring PG-13 movies Dress code will be STRICTLY ENFORCED…if you must ask if it’s appropriate then DON’T wear it!

RULES Any item that is brought on the trip, is the SOLE responsibility of the student. Somerset Academy and/or the bus company are NOT responsible for the loss or theft of any item Bring enough money for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, snacks and any souvenirs (min. $50) Be aware if you get into any trouble while on the trip, your parents will be immediately contacted and will have to pick you up from Universal Studios. You will also have severe consequences at school!

DRESS CODE: GIRLS 2015 Purple, 8 th Grade Class Shirt (DO NOT ALTER THE SHIRT) Casual pants/jeans ( NO sweatpants) Shorts (mid-thigh) ( NO basketball shorts) Comfortable shoes (sneakers, dress sandals, boots) Purses no larger than 8.5” x 5.5” (size of a half-sheet of paper) Cell phones and cameras (no camera bags)

DRESS CODE: GUYS 2015 Purple, 8 th Grade Class Shirt (DO NOT ALTER THE SHIRT) Casual pants or shorts (including khakis and jeans) secured at the waist ( NO basketball shorts) Comfortable shoes (sneakers, dress shoes, boots) Cell phones and cameras (no camera bags)

NOT ACCEPTABLE! Flip-Flops Visible undergarments Clothing with visible tears, holes, and shredding Belts, wallet chains, or jewelry of any kind containing spikes Extremely revealing clothing including: bathing suit tops, bottoms, or see-through clothing of any kind Any clothing deemed inappropriate at a school function Guys may not wear tank tops or undershirts

NOT ACCEPTABLE! Guys and girls may not wear basketball shorts of any kind All backpacks, briefcases, hip packs, camera bags, tote bags, and oversized purses larger than 8.5" x 5.5" Weapons, knives, laser pointers, and chemical irritants of any kind Over-the-counter medications; tobacco or tobacco related products such as lighters, matches, pipes, hooka pens, etc.; and alcohol or any controlled substance Any containers with fluids of any kind; this includes water, any drinks and perfumes Aerosol cans/bottles of any type

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REMINDERS Must come dressed to school in trip attire! (Class shirt and jeans/shorts) NO Exceptions! If you are not dressed appropriately, you will NOT go on the bus! Bring money for food and souvenirs (at least $50) Must maintain the bus clean at all times! You are allowed to bring snacks in clear, plastic ziplock bags. All liquids must be in sealed containers prior to inspection…if opened it will be thrown out! 8 th Graders…stay classy! You are representing Somerset Academy!

DO YOU NEED A CLASS SHIRT? See Ms. Messir after this presentation or your name and shirt size to: $15 CASH ONLY! NO SHIRT = NO TRIP!

IMPORTANT DATES Finals : May 29 – June 3rd Textbooks must be returned by May 8 th NO BACKPACKS : May 29 – June 4 Last Day of School : June 4 th Early Release : May 29 - June 4

AWARDS ASSEMBLY 8 th Grade Awards Assembly Wednesday, May 27th 1:00pm Gym Regular Uniform Day ONLY Students

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