Washington, D.C. 2012

Please make sure you have signed up for the DC Newsletter on the iPad before you came in! Washington, D.C. 2016Parent Information Night October 14, 2015

Why DC? Who am I?Planned a Washington, D.C. Trip for 8 yrs. Two years ago, we cut out the middle man.Saved tons of money.Were able to tailor our trip to our needs.Its an incredible experience!I love to plan it!

Trip Websitewww.falcondctrip.com

The TripMay 31 2016 June 3, 2016Cost is $625.00Leave May 31th around 6 AMReturn June 3rd around 9 PM

Cost IncludesAll accommodations4 People to a room2 king size bedsOnce rooms are set, there is no switchingRoommates picked by students in JanuaryMeals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)One lunch with own money. Entrance fees NewseumTram ride at Arlington National CemeteryHolocaust MuseumTips for bus drivers and tour guides

Cost Breakdown

DC Parent Focus GroupRachel GomesBrandi HirschHeather CassandraLynn WerthWe need 4-5 volunteers from 7th gradeWe will meet 3-4 times to discuss the trip, fundraisers, and to discuss any issues that come up.

Places They GoWhite HouseCapitol BuildingHolocaust MuseumMany of the Smithsonian'sArlington National CemeteryNationals Baseball GameThe National ZooAir and Space Museum Guided Night Tour through the National Mall and all monuments and memorialsAnd many more!

AgendaWill most likely change as we are down thereExhibits may closeMay not meet Congressmen or Senators as plannedMay run over time at another siteDifferent chaperone groups will go to different sites

Chaperones Time with Students100 % of the time On the same busHolocaust MuseumWhite HouseCapitol BuildingArlington National CemeteryCheck-in PointsNational ZooSmithsonian Museums

HotelRenaissance Hotel Dupont Circle1.5 miles from WWII

Hotel PoliciesOnce students are assigned to a room they cannot switchAll students must remain in their hotel rooms after curfewCurfew determined that night Depends on certain events and arrival at hotelGirls on one floor, boys on the other.Troopers on duty from 11 PM-6 AMSafety for everyone!

Where the Money GoesEach child's balance is calculated separately

How to Pay for the tripAll fundraisers go into individual accountsStudents can pay at any time and in as many installments as they needYes! 7th grade can begin paying now! We want to make this as easy as possible for you

Fundraisers 2015-20167th and 8th graders participateButterbraids10/14 10/30Delivery 11/18/15 Pick up 1 5 PMHollywood DanceNovember 13, 2015EHMS 6-8 PM

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!

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