1. Welcome Parents
Our th Grade Field Trip to Philadelphia & Valley Forge
Wed. through Fri., May 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 2018

2. Chaperones
All Chaperones are SMS staff members who are volunteering their time.
One chaperone per ten students.
Students generally room in groups
of four.

3. Departure and Return Times
Arrive at school between 5:30 and 5:40 am on Wednesday.
We will return about 9:00 pm on Friday.
We will encourage your child to call home about one hour before we arrive.
Please Pick Up Promptly!

4. Dress Code - Girls Jeans, Capris or Khakis
Nice tops, small logos on shirts are OK.
Collars not required.
Sweatshirts are jackets, not shirts
Footwear must meet normal school rules
No yoga pants, leggings, jeggings or sweatpants
No Shorts
No T-Shirts
No Ripped Jeans
Exceptions for Our Social

5. Dress Code - Boys Pants – jeans, khakis or khaki joggers
Collared shirts - Polo shirts are fine
Sweatshirts are jackets, not shirts
No shorts
No t-shirts
No hats indoors
No ripped jeans
Footwear must meet normal school rules
Exceptions for our Social

6. Packing 1 suitcase 1 carry-on (backpack) Practical footwear
Prepare for all weather conditions
An extra pair of shoes is a smart idea
Snacks are OK
Girls can carry a purse

7. Snacks for the Bus and Hotel
Fruit, water
Candy, chips
Beverages only in plastic screw top re-sealable bottles
No energy drinks
No pixie sticks
Remember, they’ll go quickly!

8. No Peanuts, Tree Nuts or Pineapple! (Watch out for trail mixes)

9. Spending Money Students supplement the meal allowances on their own
Meals are purchased at food courts and cafeterias
Museum Gift Shops – more expensive
Souvenir Shops – less expensive
$75 - $100 is probably sufficient

10. Medical Issues We are traveling with a Registered Nurse.
Each bus has at least one adult certified in First Aid.
Medications must be dropped off at school at specified times.
All medications must be in their original containers.
Send only the quantity that is needed for the trip.

11. Medical Issues (continued)
Even non prescription medications must have a doctors order. This includes all over the counter medications.
For example:
Allergy tablets
Motion sickness medications
Herbal supplements
Ibuprofen/Advil
Tums, Pepto etc.

12. Cell Phones
Phones are off or in airplane mode at most times during the trip.
Students will be asked to call home at specific times.
No texting or social media while we are away except on the way to Philadelphia and on the way home Friday.

13. Electronics Music (w/headphones) and portable games are fine.
They must be off when we are touring or giving instructions!

14. Photographs
Most places allow pictures. Students will be told when they aren’t allowed
Students may not post images of staff or other students without their knowledge and approval

15. Wyndham Hotel, Bucks County in Trevose, PA
Our home for two nights.
Arrive late Wednesday and depart early Friday.
Breakfast on Thursday and Friday mornings.
Four students per room.
Gratuities for hotel staff are prepaid.
Students have no access to the hotel pool.

16. Hotel Security Boys and Girls are on separate floors.
Chaperone rooms are nearby.
Security guards are on duty overnight.
Chaperones are always available.
Students may not leave their rooms after their chaperones check them in, except for emergencies.

17. Meals Wednesday Day 1 Breakfast at home
Possible bathroom and snack stop in route. ($ not provided)
Lunch –The Redding Terminal Market ($ allowance provided)
Dinner – Dinner at the Hard Rock Café.

18. Meals Thursday – Day 2 Breakfast – buffet at the hotel
Lunch – National Constitution Center Cafeteria ($ allowance provided)
Dinner – City Hall Tower and Observation Deck Food Court
($ allowance provided)

19. Meals Friday – Day 3 Breakfast – Buffet at the Hotel
Lunch – At the Bourse
Dinner – King of Prussia Mall Food Court in Valley Forge (allowance provided)
Snack and bathroom stop on the way home
(no $ provided)

20. Itinerary Day #1 Walking tour of Historic District with local guides
Betsy Ross House
Historic Christ Church

21. Itinerary Day #1
Liberty Bell
Independence Hall

22. Itinerary Day #1
Mural Tour

23. Student Social (at hotel) Snacks & Drinks included.
Itinerary Day #1
Student Social (at hotel) Snacks & Drinks included.

24. The Museum of The American Revolution
Itinerary Day #2
The Museum of The American Revolution

25. National Constitution Center Freedom Rising Performance
Itinerary Day #2
National Constitution Center
Freedom Rising Performance

26. Philadelphia Museum of Art
Itinerary Day #2
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Group Photo on
The Rocky Steps

27. Itinerary Day #2 City Hall Tower and Observation Deck
Illuminated Philadelphia Historic Tour On Board Double Decker Buses

28. Itinerary Day #3
Franklin Institute
Of Science

29. Guided Tour of Valley Forge Historic Park
Itinerary Day #3
Guided Tour of Valley Forge Historic Park

30. Washington Memorial Chapel at Valley Forge
Itinerary Day #3
Washington Memorial Chapel at Valley Forge

31. Discipline Issues PBIS guidelines and school rules all apply
In extreme circumstances, students may be sent home early, accompanied by a staff member, at the families expense

32. Email – hcatlin@seymourschools.org
Questions? –
Thank You for Coming!