PARENT/GUARDIAN & PARENT/GUARDIAN & STUDENT INFORMATIONAL STUDENT INFORMATIONAL

MEETINGMEETING

Washington, DC TripWashington, DC Trip

MARCH 12, 2015MARCH 12, 2015

Welcome and Overview of the Agenda Pledge of Allegiance Important Calendar Dates District Trip Decorum Our Entertainment Book Fundraiser Contest Winners Wreath Laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Essay Contest

Medical Forms

History Club Website

Next & Final Meeting – Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 in I.H.S. Large

Cafeteria

Question and Answer Period

The trip will take place from: Saturday, May 23rd through

Monday, May 25th.

There will be a full day of school on Tuesday, May 26, the day after we

return.

Our next, and last MANDATORY meeting prior to going on the trip will be:

WHEN:  THURSDAY, MAY 7, 7-8 pm WHERE:  Meeting will take place in the

I.H.S. Large Cafeteria WHAT WILL BE COVERED:

Safety while in DC; Finalized Itinerary:  Departure & Return; Packing Questions; Meeting the Chaperones; Individual Group Meetings with Students/Parents/Chaperones

As a District Trip, we need to make sure that each student:

• continues to demonstrate that they are following all academic guidelines as noted in the District’s participation policy

• follows the Code of Conduct – is the behavior of the student appropriate enough in school to earn the privilege of going 386 miles away?

• attends school regularly and responsibly• has paid the full balance for the trip

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Entertainment Books – Top 3 Sellers:

# 3 – Beyonce Williams# 2 – Erika Sherwood

# 1 – Erica Daniels

Our DC Treasurer – Jim Clements

On Sunday, May 24 at 9:15 AM, four Dake School students will have the privilege of laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery on our Washington, DC trip.

To determine who will take part in this once-in-a-lifetime experience, simply write a short essay on the topic below.

The authors of the four most thoughtful essays will be our 2015 wreath layers.

Deadline to submit is Friday, April 10, 2015. Here’s the question…

Name a famous American you admire. Tell us why you chose this person and how he/she has impacted our country.

Medications on the Washington D.C. TripA written prescription/documentation sheet is required from your child’s doctor for ANY/ALL medication that will be taken on this trip.

Your child’s chaperone will carry all medicine that may need during the trip, including over-the-counter medications UNLESS we have a doctor’s note allowing your child to self-carry.

Medications on the Washington D.C. TripOn your medical form, please indicate to us any medication your child may need to take. This includes routine prescription medication(s), over-the-counter medications, and those used for emergency situations.Any other medical questions that you may have related to your child may be directed to Mr. Reininger, Mr. Schockow, and/or Nurse Bottiglier. **If you or your doctor would like to fax the forms into the school in a confidential manner, please send it to Nurse Bottiglier’s Office Fax Number (585) 336-3015.

MEDICAL FORMS (continued)

All medical forms are due to Mr. Schockow in Dake Room 319 by Friday, April 10, 2015

Each form will need to be checked and approved by our School Nurse, Mrs. Bottiglier.

She will need the proper amount of time to assess each form and provide copies to chaperones for emergency purposes – PLEASE, no forms can be accepted the morning of the trip

MEDICAL FORMS (continued)

All medications that will be taken on trip need to be brought by the parent/guardian to Mrs. Bottiglier by Friday, May 15. The Nurse’s Office hours are from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM on school days.

Is you child on a gluten-free diet? Please let us know tonight!

DATE ACTIVITYApril 10 * Health Forms –All Parts Due; turned into Mr.

Schockow * Essay Contest Ends; Papers turned into Mr. Schockow

Mr. Reininger

May 15 Medications that are to be brought on the trip are due

to Mrs. Bottiglier

May 7 Last Meeting---MANDATORY!!! 7:00 in the I.H.S. Large

Cafeteria

May 23—25 DC TRIP!!!

http://www.westirondequoit.org/dake,

thenclick on 2014-2015 Washington DC Trip

4 roommates to a room!! Students may not privately switch rooms on the trip. Please put the index card with your name with your chosen

roommates names on the piece of paper. Please do not touch other people’s cards or move any names

around. Roommates will have the same chaperone and be on the same

bus together. Remember, you will be with your roommate for 8 hours and your

bus members for 24 hours each day! If only one parent/guardian is present tonight, please call the

absent parent/guardian on your cell phone to ensure that all selections are verified.

Please hand in your roommate request paper to Mr. Schockow. The school reserves the right to reflect upon tonight’s selections

and make adjustments. The trip is five weeks earlier this year, so it is imperative that we

leave tonight with final selections.