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Early Release on May 6th

• 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 6th.

• On the 6th, 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.

Drop off on the 6th!• 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.

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 8th grade shirt (the one with all

the names on the back)

• Didn’t order a shirt and now want one? 2nd order must be turned in by this Friday. Pick up an order form tonight.

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

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 – 8th grade shirt.

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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