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

2. Welcome and Overview of the Agenda Pledge of Allegiance
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

3. PLEASE STAND FOR THE Pledge of Allegiance

4. 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.

5. We will use up to 5 buses!

6. 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

7. ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED!!

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

9. Itinerary Highlights

10. Washington, DC (District of Columbia)

11. 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

16. Wreath Laying Ceremony at the tomb of the unknown soldier

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

18. Procedures for Signing up for the Trip
First, review the information in the Parent Info Packet.
A deposit of $ 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 $ per student.
Final payment is due on February 2, 2018.
Please note: We will keep you updated on amounts due throughout the fall

19. 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

20. Fundraising

21. 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

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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

25. 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

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

27. Visit our website http://westirondequoitdjhs.ss8.sharpschool.com/

28. Question and Answer Period