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3. Early Release on May 6 th Students going on the trip will be permitted to leave at 2:45 PM. Please fill out the early release slip and return back to school before the 6 th. On the 6 th, students that are leaving early will be in the theater. Sign-out procedure = parents will show ID and students will be released. Please be patient.

4. Drop off on the 6 th ! Students need to be back to school at 4:45– We will be leaving by 5:15. Chaperones need to be at the school by 4:30. **Students that are not leaving at 2:45 – will report to Mrs. Beckerman (room 8B4). There will be a place for their luggage in the morning– remember that they will need a dinner for Wednesday night. Students will go to a designated room where they will sign in with their chaperone. It will be clearly labeled where to report. Parents will give all medications/directions to the chaperone. Make sure you update the medical information if it has changed. Inhalers and Epi-Pens stay with the student. Parents should leave after they have checked in with the Chaperone. This makes the departure smoother.

5. What’s with all the shirts?? Thursday – Wear the BLUE DC shirt (this will need to be on the bus with you on Wednesday or wear it.) Friday – Wear the ORANGE DC shirt Saturday – Wear the 8 th grade shirt (the one with all the names on the back) Didn’t order a shirt and now want one? 2 nd order must be turned in by this Friday. Pick up an order form tonight.

6. What to pack for the bus? Students will NOT have access to their luggage until Thursday night – they will need to have a little string bag for the bus. Please wear or pack your BLUE DC shirt for Thrusday. Dinner/snacks for the bus on Thursday night. *NO peanut or peanut products. *ONLY water allowed on bus. Spending money – All meals are included. Change for vending machines. Phone and charger – recommend an extended battery. Electronics

7. Packing…. Comfortable shoes – there is a lot of walking. (recommend at least two pairs in case one gets wet due to weather) Rain jacket/sweatshirt Enough clothes for 3 days – must follow HTMS dress code. Shirts – Thursday – DC Blue shirt, Friday – DC Orange shirt, Saturday – 8 th grade shirt.

8. Ground Rules Please check your child’s bags before they leave for any items not permitted at school. Souvenirs need to be appropriate and follow school rules – chaperones will take away any items that are “illegal”(laser pointers, shot glasses, any other items that reference drugs, alcohol, weapons, or sex). Remember that this is a school trip and all Cobb County rules apply.

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