Parent MeetingParent Meeting

The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.

- Augustine (354-430)- Augustine (354-430)

Agenda:

• Itinerary• Expectations• Clothing• What to Bring• Medicine• Parent Help• Questions

“Experience, travel – these are as education in themselves” Euripides (Greek playwright, c. 480-406 BC)

Itiner

ary:

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

6:30 am: Arrive at HKMS

7:00 am: Depart HKMS

12:00 pm: Stop at rest stop for lunch $lunch $

3:00 pm: Arrive in VA.

3:00 pm: Check in Hyatt Dulles

4:00 pm: Depart

4:15 pm: Visit Smithsonian Air and Space Museum (VA)

6:30 pm: Dinner at Fashion Center Mall in Pentagon City

7:30 pm: Jefferson Memorial, World War II Memorial

9:30 pm: Return to Hotel

“Travel teaches toleration.”  Benjamin Disraeli (British Prime Minister and Novelist. 1804-1881)

Day 2: Wednesday, April 22, 2009

6:30-7:15 am: Breakfast in hotel

7:30 am: Depart hotel for Mount Vernon

11:30 am: Lunch $Lunch $ at the Mount Vernon Food Court

12:15 pm: Depart for U.S. Capitol Visitor’s Center

2:30 pm: Visit the U.S. Library of Congress

4:00 pm: Visit the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum6:00 pm: Dinner at Fashion Center Mall in Pentagon City

7:00 pm: Visit Iwo Jima Memorial and Air Force Memorial

9:00 pm: Take a guided tour of historic Alexandria.

Day 3:Day 3:Thursday, April 23, 2009

6:30-7:15 am: Breakfast in hotel

7:30 am: Depart hotel for Arlington National Cemetery

12:15 pm: LunchLunch $$ at Museum of American History

2:30 pm: Natural Museum of History

4:00 pm: Depart National Mall

5:00 pm: White House Photo Op.

6:00 pm: Depart for National Mall

6:30 pm: Buffet Dinner at Philip’s Flagship

8:00 pm: Visit Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korean War Memorial

10:00 pm: Return to hotel

6:30-7:15 am: Breakfast in hotel

7:30 am: Depart hotel for F.D.R. Memorial

10:30 am: Arrive at the United States Holocaust Museum

1:30 pm: Depart for H.K.M.S.

- Lunch en route $Lunch en route $

- Dinner en route $- Dinner en route $

9-10:00 pm: Return to H.K.M.S.

Friday, April 24, 2009Day 4

Expectations:Expectations:

Student travelers will:Student travelers will:

Follow instructions from all chaperones and tour guidesFollow instructions from all chaperones and tour guidesCheck in with chaperones on a frequent basisCheck in with chaperones on a frequent basisPay close attention during attendance/roll callPay close attention during attendance/roll callTake care of each otherTake care of each otherNever go anywhere alone – Buddy System at all timesNever go anywhere alone – Buddy System at all timesStay with their groups when directed to do soStay with their groups when directed to do soBe appropriate on the bus, in the hotel, and on tourBe appropriate on the bus, in the hotel, and on tourBe politeBe politeLearn while having a memorable experienceLearn while having a memorable experience

He who would travel happily must travel light.Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900 - 1944)

Clothing:

Yes… Jackets/Rain Gear Layers Comfortable Clothes Shirts with sleeves Shorts (appropriate) Hats (must be taken off at appropriate times)

Dress should be a balance between comfort and acceptable attireDress should be a balance between comfort and acceptable attire

Clothing:

No… Sandals Heels Flip Flops Revealing Clothing Tank Tops Inappropriate Logos

What to Bring:

• Yes: Personal Music Player/MP3 with headphones Books/Magazines Handheld Video Games Snacks for bus and hotel (No Glass or Cans) Cards/Games Small cooler for bus DVDs for bus (G, PG, PG-13) Camera Money for 5 meals and souvenirs (50$)

What Not To Bring:

• 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

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 enoughto fit in overhead compartment)

No backpacks or large bags carried during the day.

Parents are urged to check all luggage prior to departure.

MedicationMedication

Health FormHealth FormIndividual letter outlining your child’s Individual letter outlining your child’s medical needsmedical needsRegistered Nurse on tripRegistered Nurse on tripNo student may carry his/her meds, No student may carry his/her meds, including over-the-counter medication including over-the-counter medication (Advil, Tylenol, etc.)(Advil, Tylenol, etc.)No student may give any medication to No student may give any medication to another studentanother student

Communication:

Cell Phones:• Off and put away! •Chaperones should never see the phones• Phones will be taken when used inappropriately• Examples of inappropriate use:

Talking/Texting while on busTalking/Texting while on tourTalking/Texting while at dinnerTaking Pictures/Video

• Examples of acceptable use:Emergency situationsTo call parents from the hotelTo call parents about arrival time on arrival time on

Friday nightFriday night

Help!Help!

Talk to your children about:Talk to your children about:– Time ManagementTime Management– Roll CallsRoll Calls– Behavior ExpectationsBehavior Expectations– Hotel (hallways, rooms, sleep, noise, phones)Hotel (hallways, rooms, sleep, noise, phones)– Security GuardsSecurity Guards

Emergency Phone Numbers

•Tour Company- All Aboard Tours:

571-278-4536, 540-327-1815

• Hyatt Dulles: 703-713-1234

HKMS can reach chaperones

Questions?Questions?

Check Web Page