Washington D.C. Somers Middle School March 27, 28, 29 Mrs. Klock - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Washington D.C. Somers Middle School March 27, 28, 29 Mrs. Klock Mrs. Pepe Mr. Getman TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: Students will enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast. Our Hotel Sheraton College Park North Beltsville, MD College Park MD
Somers Middle School March 27, 28, 29
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:
Our Hotel Sheraton College Park North Beltsville, MD College Park MD Students will enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast.
SAMPLE ITINERARY: DAY 1 5:30 A.M. Students Report to School Bags will be checked by Chaperones Students should bring bagged lunch to eat en route 6:00 A.M. Buses will Depart for Washington D.C. 12:00 Noon – Approximate Arrival Time in Washington D.C.
and Culture
Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Carmines: 7th Avenue, Washington D.C. MADAME TUSSAUD’S WAX MUSEUM Check into Hotel: Approximately 9:00 P.M.
Day Two –Dress Up Day 6:00 A.M. Wake Up 7:00-8:00 A.M. Breakfast at Hotel 9:00 A.M. Group Photo Capitol Tour Lunch: Capitol Dining Room Holocaust Museum World War II Memorial F.D.R. – Jefferson – M.L.K. Memorial 6:30 – 10:00 PM – Return to Hotel…Dinner Dance with D.J.
These will be staggered by bus groups….
Day Three 6:30 A.M. Wake Up 7:00-8:00 A.M. –Breakfast at Hotel 8:15 A.M. – Load Luggage and Depart Hotel Lincoln Memorial Vietnam Memorial Korea Memorial Smithsonian Natural History Museum Smithsonian Air and Space Museum 12:00 Noon – Lunch at Air and Space Museum 1:00 P.M. – Depart for Home Dinner/Snack en Route Home – Meal Money 7:00-7:30 P.M. - Approximate arrival home
us enforce this important rule. No electronic devices (hand-held games systems, -i-watch, fit-bits, etc).
access to. Parents will be provided with the phones numbers of all chaperones “GO PHONES”
will attend to students with disciplinary issues.
guards are provided for your child’s safety. Leaving hotel rooms after being taped in for the night will result in serious consequences.
encourage your child to recognize this and thank them periodically.
STUDENT PRICING
TOTAL COST : $644.00 $56.00 for Trip Insurance can be paid directly to Bright Sparks.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
$150...............................10/27/17*****
$150...............................12/01/2017
$175...............................1/05/2018
$BALANCE...............................2/9/2018
PLEASE MAKE SURE PAYMENTS ARE MADE ON TIME…LATE FEES WILL INCUR
Avoid late fees by signing up for Auto Pay during the online registration process *****There will be no registrations accepted after this date
SOMERS TOUR CODE: TRH7UUM Website: portal. brightsparktravel.com
There are STRICT registration deadlines this year for our Washington DC trip. 6 buses reserved – 1 bus on hold (buses will be released dependent on registration numbers) Tickets need to be reserved for Holocaust, Capitol, and National African American Museum (need accurate numbers)
SMS Registration and Emergency Release Form This is REQUIRED by the Somers Central School District for all students attending a school sponsored trip. This form can be found
We have additional copies here if you need
Forms should be returned to Mrs. Pepe
How to Register
Visit portal.brightsparktravel.com Choose when your participant’s trip travels Create a new profile by entering a Parent/Guardian email address. Click GET STARTED to continue.
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How to Register
All fields with * are required.
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Register for your participant’s class trip by using the 7 character portal code you were given by your trip
Enter Parent/Guardian
ACCOUNT to continue.
How to Register
REGISTER MYSELF will only appear if your trip allows adults to attend the trip. All fields with * are required. Passport information only required for international trips.
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Enter student personal information: Name, Date of Birth, Address, Emergency Contacts, Allergies, etc. Click NEXT to continue. Click REGISTER MY CHILD to register for the class trip.
How to Register
If you choose not to enroll in AutoPay, you can register later if you change your mind.
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Here you will review the trip price and select a trip deposit and payment plan. Click NEXT to continue. Select the options you would like to include in your child’s trip price: room upgrades (if available),
Click NEXT to continue.
Don’t forget to select RGP!
How to Register
Enter payment information through Moneris online payment system. Click PROCESS TRANSACTION to continue.
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TOUR CODE USING THE AUTO PAY METHOD WILL AVOID ANY LATE FEES THAT MAY INCUR….THE COMPANY WILL BE CHARGING LATE FEES THIS YEAR.
Website: portal.brightsparktravel.com
There is a limited amount of scholarship money available to offset the cost of the Washington D.C. trip for families who are in need of financial assistance. There is a financial aid form which is available in the main office and will be posted online in the Washington DC link on the Middle School webpage. Please fill out the form and return it no later than OCTOBER 17th to Mr. Getman’s office There will be NO FULL SCHOLARSHIPS awarded this year. ALL STUDENTS (including those receiving scholarships) MUST REGISTER ONLINE WITH BRIGHTSPARKS BY THE DEADLINE OF OCTOBER 27, 2015. PLEASE CONTACT MRS. KLOCK IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THE REGISTRATION DEPOSIT AMOUNT at mklock@somersschools.org
Students must have a medical form submitted for this trip!
Students that need medication must have their medication brought to school and given to
medical form and medication. These forms will be distributed at the parent meeting in
FORMS ARE RECEIVED. Medical forms are needed for all medication including, TYLENOL, ADVIL, TUMS, MOTION SICKNESS MEDICATION etc….. Students with medical needs will be travelling on bus with nurse. ANY STUDENT WITH DIETARY NEEDS…please send Mrs. Klock/Mrs. Pepe and email with those dietary restrictions so they can make the appropriate arrangements. mklock@somersschools.org apepe@somersschools.org