Important message regarding medications:
Every student going on the trip should have this form completed prior to our departure.
- In some cases, children take both prescribed and over-the-counter medications. Please make sure that all forms for each medication are filled out in completion.
Completed forms should be hand delivered to me, Carrington, as soon as possible. This will give me an opportunity to review forms and ensure that all information is accurate.
All medicines must be in their original containers and hand-delivered to Ms. Light before we get on the bus on May 27, 2025 (do not send pill boxes or a Ziploc bag of goodies). Please only send enough to be used for the duration of our trip: May 27-29, 2025.
I know all of this can be confusing. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Important Links:
May 27, 2025 - Tuesday
- 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.: Student and medication drop off in the north parking lot of RGS
- 9:00 a.m.: Depart Riverdale Grade School for Cottage Grove, Oregon (bring a snack and filled water bottle)
- 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.: Arrive in Cottage Grove for lunch -- (not covered - students pay out of pocket)
- 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.: Arrive in Ashland for check-in and a walking tour - 132 N. Main Street, Ashland
- 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.: Dinner
- 8:00 - 10:45 p.m.: Julius Caesar
- 11:00 p.m.: Room checks and lights out
May 28, 2025 - Wednesday
- 7:00 - 9:30 a.m.: Free continental breakfast at the Best Western Bard's Inn
- 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.: Promotion Practice in Lithia Park
- 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Lunch in Medford, Oregon at In-N-Out Burger and Rogue Valley Mall (students pay out of pocket)
- 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.: The Importance of Being Earnest
- 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Downtime in hotel rooms to get pack up for tomorrow’s departure
- 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.: Dinner
- 8:00 - 10:30 p.m.: As You Like It
- 11:00 p.m.: Room checks and lights out
May 29, 2025 - Thursday
- 6:30 - 8:00 a.m.: Free continental breakfast at the Best Western Bard's Inn - pack bags
- 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.: Checkout of the hotel by parents and chaperones
- 8:30 a.m.: Depart Ashland for Portland - stop along the way for lunch (students pay out of pocket)
- 2:30 p.m.: Return to Riverdale Grade School and medication check-out
May 30, 2025 - Friday
Regular School Day w/ RGS 2025 Field Day!
-------------------FAQs-------------------
1. How much food money should I send with my child?
The hotel supplies breakfast each morning. Two of our meals are covered (dinner Wednesday and Thursday night). Your child will be responsible for paying for several meals: lunch Tuesday, lunch Wednesday, and lunch Thursday.
2. How many students are there in a room?
The Best Western at Bard's Inn has two queen beds in each of the rooms we will have. Most of the rooms will be four students per hotel room (two to a bed). Two rooms (one male and one female will have a pull-out cot).
3. Do chaperons share a room?
Yes. If you would like your own room, you can pay for your own room.
4. Are we taking a chartered bus down?
Yes! The kids are thrilled. Adult chaperones are expected to drive themselves as the bus only has room for students and two teachers.
5. How much is the fee?
The district is accepting donations with a suggested total of $500/student.
6. Are the students allowed to swim at the Best Western?
NO.
7. Do chaperones pay for their own meals?
Yes.
8. Do chaperones get to view the plays for free?
Yes - thanks for chaperoning!