Slideshow from 2014 QofA Washington DC parent meeting

1. 2014 Philadelphia,
Gettysburg,
Washington DC
Trip
Travel Dates: Monday, May 5th-Friday, May 9th

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Leaving on Monday, May 5th
Promptly at 4:15AM
Meet at QofA
Wear PE Uniform
Packing
Check the weather—clothing must still follow free dress rules
Comfortable shoes are a must
One “dress up” day—no jeans, sweats, or shorts
PE Uniform and Travel Shirt
$50 baggage fees ($25 each way)—collected prior to trip
Luggage tag will be provided
Returning on Friday, May 9th
Flight lands around 11:01pm
Will message when we are on buses
Meet back at QofA around 1am

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On the flights
Assigned seats by airline
Will not be purchasing meal on plane—pack snacks (no peanuts)
**Please let me know if your child has a fear of flying or gets airsick
May have device for music or viewing (no iPads or handheld video game
devices)—movies must be age appropriate
On Bus
No food on bus
Bus Buddies
No devices on bus—exception will be on drive from PHL-
Gettysburg
and Gettysburg to DC
Purell on bus when get on to keep germs at bay
**Please let me know if your child gets car sick

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On tours
Learning Tours
Walking at a quick pace—stay on schedule
Course Leaders—ask questions, engage!
Course Leaders—knowledgeable
**$5 tip
On Bus (part two)
Bus driver—courtesy
**$5 tip

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Cell Phones
Collected very night
Each student will have a baggie to place phone in
Teachers will charge if needed—student must let teacher know
Mrs. Trela will have cell phone for emergencies
As a camera?
We will have student photographers and will share pictures with
everyone.
Funsavers are an alternative
Other devices
Student is responsible for own device
Gaming devices and iPads not allowed
Wifi access will not be allowed
Think of it as a vacation from the Internet

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Medications
Complete the medical forms if you have not already
Place all medications in a place bag with student’s name
detailed directions placed in bag with medication
Make sure student is aware of schedule, dosing, etc
Will be collected after security and carried by teacher chaperone
If medication is needed to be held by student please let me know so
that I am aware.
First Aid Kit and common over the counter medications
**Any medical needs or non-medical (very anxious, etc), please let me
know prior to trip

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Mornings
Alarms in room
Teacher wake up “call”
Clean room check
Breakfast
Evenings/Nights
Phone calls home/medications when return to hotel
No swimwear needed—no swimming time
Straight back to rooms
Teacher check of each room
Showering at night/Sharing Beds
Security guard on duty all night
Open door if emergency or need adult—security guard will get me

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Food
Designated eating points
Eat when we eat
Any medical/religious dietary restrictions—please let me know
Souvenirs
One scheduled stop
Shops similar to those in SF
Sweatshirts are about $35
No more than $100—student is responsible for money

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Safety/Behavior
Public places—be aware of surroundings
Safety first
Nametag with emergency numbers and with chaperones at all times
Traveling as a large group and small groups with chaperones
Security
Phone Tree and SchoolReach
Make sure that phone number on Schoolspeak is updated
Will send out phone tree next week with final letter and information

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The following slides include the tentative schedule for the trip
A final itinerary will be provided prior to the trip
This itinerary does not include a White House visit as we have not been
confirmed as of today.

11. Day One—May 5th
Meet at QofA—leave at 4:15am
Bus to SFO
Flight—arrives 5pm
Dinner—Applebee’s (preorder)
Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
Hotel for sleep

12. Day Two—May 6th
Wake up—5:30-6:00am
Breakfast—Hotel
Leave hotel— 7:45am put luggage back on bus
Walking Tour of PHL
Independence Hall
Liberty Bell
Betsy Ross’ House
Box Lunch—12:30pm (preorder)
Gettysburg
Dinner—6:00pm (Pike’s Restaurant)
To Washington DC and Hotel

13. Day Three—May 7th
Wake up—5:30-6:00am—Dress Up Day
Breakfast—Hotel
Leave hotel— 7:45am
Arlington National Cemetery
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Changing of Guard, Eternal Flame
Box Lunch—11:00am (preorder)
Holocaust Museum Tour
Ford’s Theatre Tour
National Archives Tour
Declaration of Independence, Constitution, etc
Dinner—6:00pm (Vie de France)
Night Memorial Tour
Back to Hotel

14. Day Four—May 8th
Wake up—5:30-6:00am
Breakfast—Hotel
Leave hotel— 7:45am
Mount Vernon
Lunch—12:00pm (Roy Rogers)
Memorial Tour
National Cathedral Tour
Dinner—5:30pm (Carmine’s)
Kennedy Center for Performance
Sheer Madness
Back to Hotel

15. Day Five—May 9th
Wake up—5:30-6:00am
Breakfast—Hotel
Leave hotel— 7:45am—bags back on bus for trip home
Capitol Tour
Library of Congress, Supreme Court Stop
Lunch—11:30am (Union Station—food court)
Smithsonian Museum
Air and Space, Museum of American History, Natural History
Bus to Dulles Airport—5:00pm
Dinner—6:30pm ($10 for food court in airport)
Flight Home
Pick up at QofA—approx 1:00am

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To do list:
1. Return completed medical form and behavior contract
2. Send in check for the following for your child:
1. $6 for travel t-shirt
2. $10 for tips for driver and Course Leader
3. $50 for baggage fees
3. Let Mrs. Trela know of any medical, non-medical items that may
come up while on the trip, for your child
4. Be ready to travel on May 5th
Thank you for attending!
If you have any other questions, please let me know!