Washington DC May 28-30, 2014 Stony Brook School.

Washington DC May 28-30, 2014

Stony Brook School

Why Washington, DC?Why Washington, DC? Connects to the 8th grade

curriculum Engaging learning opportunity Students gain an appreciation

for our nation’s heritage Significant ‘End of Year’

experience

Connects to the 8th grade curriculum

Engaging learning opportunity Students gain an appreciation

for our nation’s heritage Significant ‘End of Year’

experience“Tell me & I forget, teach me & I remember, involve me & I learn”

– Benjamin Franklin

What the Trip IncludesWhat the Trip Includes• Professional Tour Company – 30 years experience• Transportation by airplane to and from Manchester

or Boston to DC airports• Motor coach transportation between Westford and

airport and all during stay in DC• 3 days FULL itinerary: museum admission, photo at

the Capitol, and evening activities• 2 nights hotel stay• Night security at the hotel• All meals covered • Experienced tour guides throughout the trip

All 8th grade students are eligible

We encourage:

Students who are looking for an educational experience

Enthusiastic, cooperative

students

Who Can Go?Who Can Go?Who Can Go?Who Can Go?

Who Can Go?Who Can Go?Who Can Go?Who Can Go? The trip is a PRIVILEGE,

not a RIGHT

Students must maintain positive behavior and academic standards throughout the school year

Contract must be signed by student and parent(s)

DUE TO THE OFFICE: October

16

Safety PoliciesSafety PoliciesSafety PoliciesSafety Policies

- Students will be chaperoned in groups of 10-12.

- Security officers are provided in the hotel and will alert chaperones to any problem(s)

at night.

- School Nurse will be on the trip.

Students who exhibit inappropriate behavior may be sent home at the parent’s

expense.

• Students are assigned 3 - 4 per room

• Every effort is made to room students with at least one friend

• No co-ed rooms or floors

• Rooms assigned later in the year

• Students are assigned 3 - 4 per room

• Every effort is made to room students with at least one friend

• No co-ed rooms or floors

• Rooms assigned later in the year

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Dress Code Policy

No low cut shirts or shirts with inappropriate writing

No clothing with holes or tears

NOTE: IT WILL BE HOT IN MAY!

Wear walking shoes or sneakers

Bring raingear

Dress is comfortable and within school dress code policy

Shorts must be appropriate length

No spaghetti straps

or tank tops

Financial Financial Considerations…Considerations…

Financial Financial Considerations…Considerations…

All finances will be handled by Capital ToursAll finances will be handled by Capital Tours

Refunds and cancellations are according to Refunds and cancellations are according to

Capital Tours’ policiesCapital Tours’ policies

Trip insurance available at extra costTrip insurance available at extra cost

Financial Assistance applications are Financial Assistance applications are

available available

Encourage your child to help!Encourage your child to help!

All finances will be handled by Capital ToursAll finances will be handled by Capital Tours

Refunds and cancellations are according to Refunds and cancellations are according to

Capital Tours’ policiesCapital Tours’ policies

Trip insurance available at extra costTrip insurance available at extra cost

Financial Assistance applications are Financial Assistance applications are

available available

Encourage your child to help!Encourage your child to help!

Additional Details & Info…

• Ron Cormier from Capital Tours is here tonight to answer your questions.

• You will receive an Information Packet tonight.• Final details will be provided at a mandatory

parent meeting in May• Questions may be directed to: Mrs. Blake-

Weber, Mrs. Craig, Ms. Campbell or directly to Capital Tours. www.capital-tours.com

Washington DC May 28-30, 2014

Stony Brook School

Washington DC May 28-30, 2014Washington DC May 28-30, 2014