1. Student Travel New York, NY

2. Who? Adventure Adventure Student Travel Students in grades 9-12 are invited Students in grades 9-12 are invited Parents are invited at the same cost as students Parents are invited at the same cost as students

3. When? May 27-30, 2014 (We will depart on the morning of 5/27/14)

4. Will my child be safe? *Reputable travel company *Motor coach bus *Hotel is a Hampton Inn or comparable

5. How much will it cost? $970-$1150 Price includes all transportation, moderate hotel, tickets, gratuities, two breakfasts, travel insurance, and two dinners.

6. Is there a payment plan? Yes. A deposit of $100 is due by October 4, 2013, or the first 25 students with a deposit. We are limiting the number of students on this trip due to the crowded nature of the city. Another payment is due by the 4 th of every month, and the final payment is due April 1, 2014.

7. What about group fundraisers? Students will have an opportunity to earn some money toward their trip by participating in fundraisers. Those fundraisers will be announced periodically.

8. Other individual Fundraisers? 1. Raffle – purchase or make an item to raffle 2. Ask family, friends, & neighbors for sponsors 3. Sell candy/candy bars outside of school

9. Sample Itinerary *Central Park *Chinatown *Double Decker Tour Bus *Empire State Building *Macy’s Herald Square *South Street Seaport *Statue of Liberty *Times Square *Wall Street Tour *Broadway Play *The Today Show *New York City Ghost Tour **Broadway Play is Rock of Ages, rated 14 and up

10. Why? *Student travel offers many educational benefits *Educational travel brings history & government to life *Many times, a travel experience creates a spark in a student *Educational travel gives depth to civic lessons

11. Congress passed a resolution four years ago, saying in part, “Travel is a vital component of the educational experience for Americans of all ages” It clearly is a part of a total education for our students as schools prepare them to compete and succeed in an ever-changing world.

12. Questions? Please call me if you have any questions. Please call me if you have any questions. Tracey Lamerson Tracey Lamerson tlamerson@westernlocalschools.com tlamerson@westernlocalschools.com tlamerson@westernlocalschools.com 740-493-2514 740-493-2514