1. PARENT/GUARDIAN & STUDENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING Washington, DC Trip MARCH 12, 2015

2.  Welcome and Overview of the Agenda  Pledge of Allegiance  Important Calendar Dates  District Trip Decorum  Our Entertainment Book Fundraiser Contest Winners  Wreath Laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier  Essay Contest  Medical Forms  History Club Website  Next & Final Meeting – Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 in I.H.S. Large Cafeteria  Question and Answer Period

4.  The trip will take place from: Saturday, May 23rd through Monday, May 25th.  There will be a full day of school on Tuesday, May 26, the day after we return.

5.  Our next, and last MANDATORY meeting prior to going on the trip will be:  WHEN: THURSDAY, MAY 7, 7-8 pm  WHERE: Meeting will take place in the I.H.S. Large Cafeteria  WHAT WILL BE COVERED:  Safety while in DC;  Finalized Itinerary:  Departure & Return;  Packing Questions;  Meeting the Chaperones;  Individual Group Meetings with Students/Parents/Chaperones

6. As a District Trip, we need to make sure that each student: continues to demonstrate that they are following all academic guidelines as noted in the District’s participation policy follows the Code of Conduct – is the behavior of the student appropriate enough in school to earn the privilege of going 386 miles away? attends school regularly and responsibly has paid the full balance for the trip

7. CONGRATULATIONS!!! Entertainment Books – Top 3 Sellers: # 3 – Beyonce Williams # 2 – Erika Sherwood # 1 – Erica Daniels Our DC Treasurer – Jim Clements

9.  On Sunday, May 24 at 9:15 AM, four Dake School students will have the privilege of laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery on our Washington, DC trip.  To determine who will take part in this once-in-a-lifetime experience, simply write a short essay on the topic below.  The authors of the four most thoughtful essays will be our 2015 wreath layers.  Deadline to submit is Friday, April 10, 2015.  Here’s the question…  Name a famous American you admire. Tell us why you chose this person and how he/she has impacted our country.

10. Medications on the Washington D.C. Trip  A written prescription/documentation sheet is required from your child’s doctor for ANY/ALL medication that will be taken on this trip.  Your child’s chaperone will carry all medicine that may need during the trip, including over- the-counter medications UNLESS we have a doctor’s note allowing your child to self-carry.

11. Medications on the Washington D.C. Trip  On your medical form, please indicate to us any medication your child may need to take. This includes routine prescription medication(s), over-the-counter medications, and those used for emergency situations.  Any other medical questions that you may have related to your child may be directed to Mr. Reininger, Mr. Schockow, and/or Nurse Bottiglier.  **If you or your doctor would like to fax the forms into the school in a confidential manner, please send it to Nurse Bottiglier’s Office Fax Number (585) 336-3015.

12. MEDICAL FORMS (continued)  All medical forms are due to Mr. Schockow in Dake Room 319 by Friday, April 10, 2015  Each form will need to be checked and approved by our School Nurse, Mrs. Bottiglier. She will need the proper amount of time to assess each form and provide copies to chaperones for emergency purposes – PLEASE, no forms can be accepted the morning of the trip

13. MEDICAL FORMS (continued)  All medications that will be taken on trip need to be brought by the parent/guardian to Mrs. Bottiglier by Friday, May 15. The Nurse’s Office hours are from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM on school days.  Is you child on a gluten-free diet? Please let us know tonight!

14. DATEACTIVITY April 10* Health Forms –All Parts Due; turned into Mr. Schockow * Essay Contest Ends; Papers turned into Mr. Schockow Mr. Reininger May 15 Medications that are to be brought on the trip are due to Mrs. Bottiglier May 7 Last Meeting---MANDATORY!!! 7:00 in the I.H.S. Large Cafeteria May 23—25 DC TRIP!!!

15.  http://www.westirondequoit.org/dake, then http://www.westirondequoit.org/dake click on 2014-2015 Washington DC Trip

16.  4 roommates to a room!!  Students may not privately switch rooms on the trip.  Please put the index card with your name with your chosen roommates names on the piece of paper.  Please do not touch other people’s cards or move any names around.  Roommates will have the same chaperone and be on the same bus together.  Remember, you will be with your roommate for 8 hours and your bus members for 24 hours each day!  If only one parent/guardian is present tonight, please call the absent parent/guardian on your cell phone to ensure that all selections are verified.  Please hand in your roommate request paper to Mr. Schockow.  The school reserves the right to reflect upon tonight’s selections and make adjustments.  The trip is five weeks earlier this year, so it is imperative that we leave tonight with final selections.