Grade 7 Trip to Washington D C March

Grade 7 Trip to Washington D. C. March 14 -16, 2018 B. Zwas/M. Hill, Joe Schnabel, Keri Welling and Shelly Camp Trip Coordinators

Purpose of Trip 1. 2. 3. To expose students to the US history covered in Social Studies and English. To bonding as a grade 7 class. Students are not grouped by teams. To provide a growth experience for students who haven’t traveled on their own.

TRIP COST F Each student is $549 F Students should bring about $40 in spending money

Refund Policy Once your child has registered for the trip and then cancels for any reason, the following will apply: F F F Any time prior to November 10, 2017 – full refund of the $100. 00 deposit November 11 through December 7, 2017 – refund of any payment(s) to date less $50 December 8 through December 31, 2017 – refund of any payment(s) to date less $130 January 1 through January 13, 2018 – refund of any payment(s) to date less $230 January 14 through January 25, 2018 – refund of any payment(s) to date less $360 January 26 through March 14, 2018 – No refund • For $54 your family can purchase Refund Guarantee Protection which will allow you a full refund less the cost of protection up to the date of departure.

TRIP INCLUDES: F Round-trip bus transportation to/from Washington D. C. F Exclusive use of tour buses throughout the stay F Two nights lodging (4 students per room)

TRIP INCLUDES: F F F All meals (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners) Admission to all sites Security personnel in hotel every night

Fundraising 1. Magazine sale helps raise money for all the students participating. 30% Credited towards own trip. Sales must be completed by December 9 th, 2017. 2. We encourage students to raise their own money to help with the cost of the trip.

College Credit Certificate Can Also Be Earned!! If your child sells $100 in magazine orders, they will receive a certificate for $1000 off tuition at over 350 colleges, many of which are in the North East If your child sells $250 in magazine orders, they will receive a certificate for $2500 off tuition at these same colleges. Many students last year were able to earn these credits as well as money toward their trips to DC. For more information visit tuitionrewards. com/GAO

Room. MATES F Cross-teaming allows students be with their friends. F Four students are in each room. F Students choose their roommates in the fall by filling out a roommate card. F By signing the card, they agree to room with those listed on the card.

Medication. S F Consider the medications your child needs during the 3 days. F Complete a health form and lists all medications, including over-the-counter medicines. F Your child will not participate if these forms are not completed and returned to us.

TRIP Highlights F The Smithsonian F White House picture stop F Mall Memorials: – Lincoln – Vietnam Women – Korean – World War II – Washington

TRIP Highlights F Capitol Hill Tour, picture stops F Group picture at the Grant Memorial F The Newseum F Jefferson Memorial F Night tours of selected monuments F Arlington National Cemetery – Kennedy Gravesite – Tomb of the Unknown Soldier – Challenger Memorial

TRIP Highlights F Mount Vernon tour F Bureau of Engraving & Printing F National Cathedral

Chaperoning F About 20 TCMS staff will chaperone. F Parents may chaperone, but pay full cost ($549)

IMPORTANT DATES Magazine & CD Fundraiser – November/December F Deposit of $100 – November 1, 2017 F Second Payment of $250 – December 8, 2017 F Final Payment of $199/Health Form Due – January 5, 2018 F

IMPORTANT DATES Mandatory Final Parent Meeting F February 27 and 28, 2018 at 7: 00 pm in TCMS Auditorium F Student and a parent must attend ONE of these meetings before going on the trip.

Departure from TCMS F Depart on Wednesday – check-in at TCMS at 4: 00 a. m. – depart Rochester at 4: 30 a. m. – arrive in Washington, D. C. at 1: 30 p. m.

Arrival back to TCMS F Return home on Friday: – depart Washington, DC at about 2: 00 p. m. – arrive in Rochester at about 11: 00 p. m.

For UPDATED Information: On BCSD. ORG: • Choose TCMS for school • Go to STUDENTS • Choose EVENTS and ACTIVITIES • Choose Washington D. C. 7 th Grade Trip

Grade 7 Trip to Washington D. C. March 14 -16, 2018 Joe Schnabel, Keri Welling, B. Zwas/M. Hill and Shelly Camp Trip Coordinators