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Parent Meeting
Thursday March 20,
2014
6pm
Trip Date: April 23rd, 24th, and 25th
Agenda
• Itinerary
• Expectations
• Clothing
• What to Bring
• Medicine
• Parent Help
• Questions
Itinerary
Day 1 – Wednesday, April 23, 2014
6:30 AM Depart from school
1:00 PM Approximate Arrival to Washington DC
Guided Sightseeing of Washington, DC
Your Tour Director, a DC licensed guide, introduces you to the sites where
national policies and political reputations are formed and reformed daily.
WWII & MLK Memorials
3:45 PM Holocaust Memorial Museum Permanent Exhibit
The Permanent Exhibition presents a narrative history using more than 900
artifacts, 70 video monitors, and four theaters that include historic film footage
and eyewitness testimonies. Subject to availability.
7:30 PM Dinner in Washington DC: Carmine’s
8:30 PM Night Sightseeing: Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean War Memorials
Hotel: Sheraton Pentagon, 900 S Orme St. Arlington VA Phone:
703.521.1900
Overnight in Washington DC
Day 2 – Thursday, April 24, 2014
Breakfast in Washington, DC
9:00 AM Arlington National Cemetery
Observe the quiet dignity of Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place of more than 200,000 veterans
and their families. At JFK’s gravesite, you’ll see the eternal flame that was originally lit by Jacqueline Kennedy at
her husband’s funeral. You’ll also witness the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
The United States Marine Corps Memorial
The cast bronze depiction of Marines raising the flag at Iwo Jima honors all those who have served in the Marine
Corps since its inception in 1775.
Lunch Included: Potbelly’s Sandwich Works
1:00 PM Visit to the Smithsonian Museums
Today you can explore the National Air and Space Museum, home to milestones in flight, such as the 1903
Wright Flyer and the Apollo 11 command module, Columbia, which orbited the moon while Neil Armstrong and
Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin first walked on the surface in 1969. A stroll through the National Museum of Natural
History will reveal objects as varied as the 45.52-carat Hope Diamond and dinosaur skeletons. The National
Museum of American History traces the cultural history of our nation from the original Star-Spangled Banner-
which inspired the national anthem-to Dorothy’s red slippers from The Wizard of Oz. (Please note: The
museum(s) you visit may vary.)
5:00 PM Dinner in Alexandria, VA: Old Country Buffet
7:00 PM Legends of Alexandria Tour
Take a one hour Legends of Alexandria tour in Old Town, where an 18th-century costumed guide shows you the
way through the streets by lantern and shares ghost stories, legends and folklore about the area!
8:30 PM Night Sightseeing: Jefferson Memorial & FDR Memorial
Overnight in Washington DC
Day 3 – Friday, April 25, 2014
Breakfast in Washington, DC
Photo Stop at The White House
The distinguished symbol of the presidency has been home to every president
since John Adams. Though many used the moniker “White House” to refer to
both the building and the presidential administration, it was Theodore Roosevelt
who made the name official in 1901.
9:00 AM Souvenir Shopping
10:00 AM National Air & Space Museum
12:00 PM The US Capitol Building Tour & Visitor's Center
Visit the U.S. Capitol, the city’s epicenter and the heart of the American
legislature. George Washington laid the first cornerstone for the building in
1793, but the edifice was set on fire in 1814 when British troops marched
through the city. Much of the structure was salvaged, thanks to heavy rains
that quelled the flames, and the Capitol remains the symbol of American
government today. You’ll also explore the Visitor Center. This underground
facility features an exhibition gallery, orientation theaters, a 550-seat cafeteria
and gift shops.
Depart for Home!
Lunch Included: Tour Director distributes $10 each.
Student travelers will: • Follow instructions from all chaperones and tour guides
• Check in with chaperones on a frequent basis
• Pay close attention during attendance/roll call
• Take care of each other
• Never go anywhere alone – Buddy system at all times
• Avoid junk food, energy drinks, and snacks that may upset
their stomach
• Stay with their groups when directed to do so
• Be appropriate on the bus, in the hotel, and on tour
• Be polite
• Learn while having a memorable experience
Clothing
Yes…Yes…Yes…
• Jackets/Rain Gear
• Layers
• Comfortable Clothes
• Shirts with sleeves
• Shorts (appropriate)
• Hats (must be taken off at appropriate
times)
•Comfortable WALKING shoes!
**Dress should be a balance between comfort and
acceptable attire
Clothing
No…No…No….
• Sandals
• Heels
• Flip Flops
• Revealing Clothing
• Tank Tops
• Inappropriate Logos
• Uncomfortable Shoes
What to Bring
Yes…Yes….Yes…. • Personal Music Player/MP3 with headphones
• Books/Magazines
• SUNSCREEN
• Healthy snacks, NOT junk food and candy
• Handheld Video Games
• Snacks for bus and hotel (No Glass or cans-NO
ENERGY DRINKS!)
• Cards/Games
• Small cooler for bus
• DVDs for bus (G, PG, PG-13)
• Camera
• Money for 1 meal, souvenirs and additional
food if necessary ($50)
What Not To Bring
No…No…No…..
• Illegal substances based on HKMS code of
conduct
• Dangerous/harmful objects (Swiss Army
knife, scissors, etc.)
• Video Games or DVD players that connect to
TV
• Expensive jewelry, cameras, electronics
• Junk food, excessive candy, energy drinks or
gum.
Luggage/Bags
• One bag under the bus with clothing – there
will be no access until we arrive at the hotel.
• Carry-on for the bus with snacks and
entertainment (small enough to fit in overhead
compartment)
• No backpacks or large bags carried during the
day.
• Parents are urged to check all luggage prior to
departure.
• Fill out a medicine authorization form for all medical needs – Call Jennifer Papallo if you have any questions at the school.
• Medical forms MUST BE submitted by Friday, April 11, 2014
• Individual letter outlining your child’s medical needs
• Registered Nurse on trip
• Make sure your child is responsible for taking their medications
• No student may carry his/her meds, including over-the-counter medication (Advil, Tylenol, etc.)
• No student may give any medication to another student
Communications
Cell Phones
• Off and put away in the museums – we want
students to interact with each other.
• Phones will be taken when used inappropriately
(pictures without consent, inappropriate content,
tweets, snap chat, etc.)
• Phones are to be used respectfully
How Can you Help?
Talk to your children about:
• Time Management / roll calls
• Healthy eating and drinking choices
• Behavioral Expectations
• Hotel behavior (hallways, rooms, sleep,
noise, phones)
• Security Guards
• Getting sleep in the hotel
• Taking their medication, if necessary
Emergency Phone Numbers
Smithsonian Student Travel 1-800-503-2323 (night)
1-888-333-9756 (day)
Hotel Information
Sheraton Pentagon, 900 S Orme St.
Arlington VA
Phone: 1-703-521-1900
Coach Company DATTCO
Phone: 1-860-229-4878
Neil English 1-860-790-2051 (for emergencies
only please)
Questions?
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