1. Washington dc 8th grade trip
Parent meeting 2015

2. School rules for students
*** Students Code of Conduct applies on trip****
Always pay attention to announcements made by tour leaders and chaperones
a, BE ON TIME!
If your child has medicine, the chaperone must carry it at all times.
Stay with the group at all times
Keep valuables at home
Wear comfortable shoes
Limit the amount of spending money sent with child
Remember that we are representing Oxford Community Schools!

3. *** Students Code of Conduct applies on bus****
Bus Rules
*** Students Code of Conduct applies on bus****
Remain seated on bus
There will be quiet times on bus (bring small pillow and blanket)
Bus bathroom is for emergency use only. We will be making frequent stops
May select own bus seat as long as following bus expectations
May take food and drinks on bus but please remind children to keep the bus clean

4. Hotel rules *** Students Code of Conduct applies in hotel****
Children must be in their assigned room
Must have lights out by announced time
No one is to leave their room after room checks until breakfast time
Security guards will be on duty the entire night
Keep room neat and clean
Use cell phones not hotel phones
Do not order room service

5. Anything that you will need before hotel check-in
Sample Packing list
Carry-On
Anything that you will need before hotel check-in
Valuables
Spending Money
Change of Clothes
Phone charger
Headphones
Luggage
Luggage is stowed underneath the bus and not accessible until hotel check-in
Comfortable shoes
Weather appropriate clothing (jacket, rain gear, etc.)
Remember: dress code applies
Personal Items (deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)

6. **All medications will be carried by the child’s chaperone. ***
All medications need to be turned in by October 30th
May be dropped off tonight at the medication table
May be dropped off in the Main Office
(7:00 am-3:00 pm)
Must include completed medication form (Over the Counter or Prescription Medicine)
Place medicine and form in Ziploc bag with child’s name
**All medications will be carried by the child’s chaperone. ***

7. Final itinerary Please review Final Itinerary provided by BrightSparks
Busses will be visiting the same places just at different times due to the size of the group
Bus assignments will be announced to students and parents as soon as we have received all necessary forms

8. Follow us on social media
TWITTER & INSTAGRAM
#omswilDCats2015
Facebook
Class of Washington DC Trip

9. Washington dc sweatshirt
Washington DC Sweatshirts
COST: $15
FORMS: Available for pick-up & drop-off tonight at the DC Sweatshirt Table or check your child’s ELA HAIKU page

10. Parent questions

11. Dc chaperone meeting

12. Chaperone responsibilities
Be a Role Model
Be with group at all times (excluding hotel room & bathrooms)
Be on time
Communicate expectations to your group
Report rule breaking behaviors to an OMS staff member immediately
Carry student medications at all times and document properly
Write down time & dose administered
Have another adult and yourself initial on the yellow form inside medication bag
Provide students with your cell phone number before departing for trip
Recommend creating a group text

13. Chaperone rooming assignments
Please with your requested roommate
If you do not have a requested roommate then please send an that indicates that you do not have a preference
Chaperones will be placed in close proximity to their assigned group

14. Chaperone questions