Washington DC

• Arrive at KIS at 7-7:15 am, all bags stay outside! Only parents delivering meds come in, go to assigned area

• Bring a bagged lunch we will stop and eat around 11:00am – I would suggest bring two lunches as you will be hungry on the bus.

• May bring a soft drink for lunch BUT not for the bus ride- NO cans or glass open on the bus & NO energy drinks

Food Reminders

  

•Bring a lunch for the bus trip to Washington D.C.•There will be no option to buy a lunch.•All meals, except the first lunch, are included.•You may bring pop for the hotel.  Store it in your luggage underneath the bus.•NO “Red Bull” or any other energy drinks.•DO not include pop or milk products on the bus.•Bring snacks for the bus and the hotel.•Be reasonable about snacks.  Too much of a good thing is not a good thing.

• You are responsible for any electronic devices you bring on the bus.• Luggage will be stowed under the bus, but you may bring a backpack

on the bus that has your snacks, books, games, etc.• You are responsible for keeping your seat clean. Trash bags will be in

the front and back of the bus. These are NEW BUSES• The bus will make bathroom breaks every 2 hours- DO NOT use the

restroom on the bus.• Only PG-13 movies- if you bring a movie please have your name on

the movie case.• You will be given vouchers for lunch each day-only responsible for

lunch on Tuesday. Dinners are paid for as well.• Please save $1 so we may tip the bus driver at the end of the trip.

More Bus Stuff…

• Each student shall have an assigned seat on the bus.  That student is responsible for that seat.

• Students will stay in their seats on the bus and act appropriately.

• They are to follow the rules of the bus company and no gesturing is permitted to outside vehicles.

• Ipods, PSPs, may be used during the trip.  They must be silent.  These may not be used while touring the city of Washington D.C.

• The bathrooms are for emergencies only. They will not be used as we stop every 2 hours for bathroom breaks.

Hotel Expectations…

• Students will remain in their hotel rooms at all times after we arrive.

• One room captain will be chosen per room. He/she will leave to get pop and ice.

• Students may not go into any other room.• Students will only leave their rooms for breakfast and when we

depart for the day.• Chaperones will inform students about breakfast and departure

times.• Whatever you bring, it is your responsibility to take it to and

from the bus and in and out of the hotel.• If you forget something in the hotel when we leave, we are not

going back.

Behavior• You are a representative of Kenston Middle School.• Use common sense, be respectful and follow school rules.• If you violate any rules or do something that could endanger yourself or others, you may

be sent home.• All school rules apply.• Follow directions and be on time. Bring a watch!!!• Always stay with a partner or group (never go anywhere alone).• If you get separated from the group for some reason, call someone from your group to

inform a chaperone.  Also, you may notify a security person or employee.• Be respectful and courteous to all people you encounter.• Disposal cameras or inexpensive digitals are the best.• NO portable DVDs, laptops or console games.• PG13, PG or G movies for the bus.• Cell phones are fine but need to be out of sight during the trip and activities.  Only in

case of separation / Emergency.• Make sure you have one bag for under the bus and one bag to carry on.• Have everything you need for the day in the carry on.• We will not get to the hotel until late each night.

Tuesday May 12th

• Check into Hampton Inn, Bowie, MD around 3pm 301-809-1800

• Keep your room clean-the maid will not clean your room until we leave

• Be sure to pack school appropriate clothes and comfortable shoes as we will be walking at least 10 miles a day (2 t-shirts, W and Th)

• 4:30 Guided tour of Washington with your teachers

• 6:00 Bucca di Beppo for dinner• Night tour of Washington’s

monuments• 10:00 pm Return to the Hotel

Wednesday May 13th

Wednesday May 13th• 9:00 Explore DC • 10:45 (?) Lunch at Fashion

Center• 3:00 Arlington Cemetery –be

respectful and quiet while touring Arlington (no hats or gum)

• 4:15 Laying of the Wreath• 7:05 Baltimore Orioles game

at Camden Yards/TBD

Thursday May 14th

• 9:00- Tour the Smithsonian-National Archive and many other sites.

• Lunch at Union Station-will be able to shop here

• 1:00 tour the US Capitol• Finish your Highlights Tour

of Washington• 7:30 Dave and Buster’s

Dinner and Game Card• Return to the hotel 10:30• Please be respectful when

entering the hotel this late at night. There are others who will be sleeping!!!!

Friday May 15th

• 7:15 Check out of hotel and depart for Gettysburg

• 9:00 Gettysburg National Military Park

• Guided, step-on tour of the battlefield

• 11:00- Lunch from Subway

• > Boxed lunches • Depart with many wonderful

memories • 6:00 p.m. Approximate return to

Kenston Middle School • Please tell your parents you will

call when we are 20 minutes from KMS

You will need to pack for 3 nights and 4 days.Items to Bring:

•Underwear (4-5)•PJ’s (1)•Socks (4-5)•Tops (2-3)•Bottoms (3-4)•Hoodie or light jacket for evenings•Hat/sunglasses•2 pairs of comfy shoes•Lunch and spending money (reasonable amount)•Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, sunscreen etc.)•MEDS•Ladies-try to talk about the # of hair dryers, straighteners, etc.•Small bag, water, small umbrella

REMEMBER, if you bring it, you carry it!

DO NOT BRING EXPENSIVE STUFF! We are not responsible for your lost items!!!