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The 2022 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip is May 7th – 10th.
FINAL WASHINGTON D.C.
PARENT/STUDENT MEETING!
Wednesday, May 4th at 7:00pm at SEG in the New Gym.
Washington D.C. 2022 Trip Slide Show
Washington D.C. 2022 Trip Slide Show
Made up of student & teacher photo submissions, Created by Mrs. Mattucci.
DC 2022 FINAL EDIT.mp41. Make sure the filled out white WorldStrides luggage tags are secured on the student's checked bag suitcase and on their carry on.
Group Name: S.E. Gross
2. The carry-on bag/backpack should be packed and ready to go - as if that's the student's only bag for the day. It's going to be cold and rainy when we get there on Saturday. Like it is here now!
3. Make sure they have the free yellow cinch, drawstring bags with them inside their carry-on. THIS IS NOT A CARRY-ON! They will use this for day touring.
The yellow cinch, drawstring bags needs to be worn while out touring all times!
CHECK THE WEATHER in DC! Click on link!
4. The suitcase is for when they get to the hotel. We very much prefer they do not need to go into their suitcase UNTIL they get to the hotel.
5. The Blue Lanyard & Name Tag: I should have gone over this with you at the meeting, but was accidentally overlooked.
The Blue lanyard and name tag needs to be worn while traveling at all times! It has the emergency WorldAssist # on the back 1-800-999-4542.
I gave the the students directions for labeling their name tag, in a secure, safe manner: NO FULL NAMES!
a. Student's initials.
b. S.E.G.
c. Bus number 1 or 2
d. Chaperone's initials.
(R. Begley, J. Zimmerman, J. Thompson, J. Accardi, K. McShane, J. Steele, M. Mattucci.)
6. For anyone who recently has had Covid: Make sure the families of your child's roommates have been notified of your child's health updates regarding Covid.
7. Gluten people: Pack some food/snacks accordingly for him or her.
8. Spending money: Recommended between $100 - $150, though the trip IS all inclusive.
9. Make sure you know when your child needs to be at Gross on Saturday morning and when they are returning on Tuesday.
10. Please make sure your child is at school on Wednesday.
Health & Safety:
World Strides Covid-19 requirements for ALL participants:
All participants, regardless of vaccination status, must have been administered a COVID-19 PCR test within 3 days of trip departure OR an antigen (home) test within 2 days of trip departure and submit test results to their Program Leader, Mr. Soto.
Please use the test that you find to be most appropriate and convenient. If anyone is NOT eligible to attend the trip due to Covid, WorldStrides will honor a full refund, minus the cost of the insurance and the deposit, whether you purchased the insurance or not.
It's an honor system. I trust that families will be honest and will use their best judgement when completing the questionnaire below.
This form will not be accepting responses until 5:00PM this evening (5/4).
Covid Test Results Form - DC22
https://forms.gle/v2ddi5SnPVV3mgtK7
1 WorldStrides Medical Release.pdf3 WorldStrides Student Code of Conduct.pdfThe Medical Release form & Student Code of Conduct form must be completed and turned in to Mr. Soto as soon as possible.
The Medical Release form & Student Code of Conduct form must be completed and turned in to Mr. Soto as soon as possible.
DC Remind App Instructions.pdfremind mobile app
remind mobile app
These are instructions specifically for the 2019 Washington D.C. Trip.
These are instructions specifically for the 2019 Washington D.C. Trip.
Students (* only) should log on ASAP!
Students (* only) should log on ASAP!
* It is preferred that parents do not join the app group, as it is only used to remind kids of meeting times, or updating them in case we have to leave somewhere early, or are extending a visit, or to hurry to catch a timed or spontaneous exhibit. The less clutter the better.
* It is preferred that parents do not join the app group, as it is only used to remind kids of meeting times, or updating them in case we have to leave somewhere early, or are extending a visit, or to hurry to catch a timed or spontaneous exhibit. The less clutter the better.
Below is the flight manifest and flight times for both the Baltimore (BWI) Group & the Dulles, VA. (IAD) Group.
Below is the flight manifest and flight times for both the Baltimore (BWI) Group & the Dulles, VA. (IAD) Group.
Be sure to locate your child's name on the manifest above to find out which Flight/Group you are in. Be sure to read the flight manifests carefully!
Be sure to locate your child's name on the manifest above to find out which Flight/Group you are in. Be sure to read the flight manifests carefully!
Flight Manifest 1.pdfTRAVEL :
TRAVEL :
All tour participants should assemble in the SEG parking lot on Broadway by 2:30 AM on Saturday morning, May 6th. We will depart promptly at 3:00 AM for the airport.
On our return day, assuming an on-time arrival, parents should plan to meet returning students at Gross Middle School at approximately 11:30 PM on Tuesday, May 9th.
All tour participants flying in to BWI (Flight 2154 departing at 6:10am) should assemble at Gross Middle School by 3:25 am on Saturday morning, May 7th. We will depart promptly at 3:50 am for the airport.
All tour participants flying in to BWI (Flight 2154 departing at 6:10am) should assemble at Gross Middle School by 3:25 am on Saturday morning, May 7th. We will depart promptly at 3:50 am for the airport.
Assuming there are no flight delays, the return flight from BWI to Chicago-MDW (Flight 5393 arriving at 10:05 pm) should plan to meet returning students at Gross Middle School at approximately 10:55pm on Tuesday, May 10th. The students will notify their parents once we’ve boarded the bus at Midway to head back to school. Please be prompt in picking up your child.
Assuming there are no flight delays, the return flight from BWI to Chicago-MDW (Flight 5393 arriving at 10:05 pm) should plan to meet returning students at Gross Middle School at approximately 10:55pm on Tuesday, May 10th. The students will notify their parents once we’ve boarded the bus at Midway to head back to school. Please be prompt in picking up your child.
Tour participants flying in to IAD (Dulles, VA. Flight 1979 departing at 8:55am) should assemble at Gross Middle School by 6:10 am on Saturday morning, May 7th. We will depart promptly at 6:35 am for the airport.
Tour participants flying in to IAD (Dulles, VA. Flight 1979 departing at 8:55am) should assemble at Gross Middle School by 6:10 am on Saturday morning, May 7th. We will depart promptly at 6:35 am for the airport.
Assuming there are no flight delays, the return flight from DCA (Reagan National in DC) to Chicago-MDW (Flight 4033 arriving at 7:20 pm) should plan to meet returning students at Gross Middle School at approximately 8:15pm on Tuesday, May 10th. The students will notify their parents once we’ve boarded the bus at Midway to head back to school. Please be prompt in picking up your child.
Assuming there are no flight delays, the return flight from DCA (Reagan National in DC) to Chicago-MDW (Flight 4033 arriving at 7:20 pm) should plan to meet returning students at Gross Middle School at approximately 8:15pm on Tuesday, May 10th. The students will notify their parents once we’ve boarded the bus at Midway to head back to school. Please be prompt in picking up your child.
Flight itinerary, meeting times, TSA links, baggage guidelines, and hotel information.
Flight itinerary, meeting times, TSA links, baggage guidelines, and hotel information.
Any questions relating to carry-on flight luggage please see Baggage Policies at the Southwest Airlines website or TSA links below.
https://www.southwest.com/help/baggage
https://www.tsa.gov/coronavirus
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/travel-tips/travel-checklist
WorldStrides Pre-Departure Covid-19 Safety Briefings:
Students should pack one carry-on bag, or backpack, for day traveling and 1 checked bag, or suitcase, for when they get to the hotel in the evening.
Students should pack one carry-on bag, or backpack, for day traveling and 1 checked bag, or suitcase, for when they get to the hotel in the evening.
Packing List Suggested-pdf.pdfSuggested packing list.
Suggested packing list.
(This is a very general packing list distributed for all east coast World Strides trips.)
(This is a very general packing list distributed for all east coast World Strides trips.)
Check the weather in D.C. before you finish packing!
Check the weather in D.C. before you finish packing!
Prepare for rain! It's that time of year in the region.
Prepare for rain! It's that time of year in the region.
Roommate Groups & Hotel Information.pdfThis is the roommate assignment list for the Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks motel in Fairfax, Virginia.
This is the roommate assignment list for the Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks motel in Fairfax, Virginia.
Click on the hotel above for a direct link to the Faifax Marriott.
Gross Final 4-26.pdfTouring Itinerary for the Washington D.C. Trip.
Touring Itinerary for the Washington D.C. Trip.
Please be aware that this itinerary can change at the discretion of the chaperones or World Strides Course Leaders based on instances such as crowds, District/ government events, or the weather. Any event that requires a timed appointment, like dinner times, Ford's Theater or the Mt. Vernon, is likely not to change.
Please be aware that this itinerary can change at the discretion of the chaperones or World Strides Course Leaders based on instances such as crowds, District/ government events, or the weather. Any event that requires a timed appointment, like dinner times, Ford's Theater or the Mt. Vernon, is likely not to change.
See your new digital Discovery Journal. Save this link to your phone and bring it with you on your trip!
See your new digital Discovery Journal. Save this link to your phone and bring it with you on your trip!
https://my.visme.co/view/epy6jwgr-dc-digital-discovery-journal
2022 Trip Registration Information Below
2022 Trip Registration Information Below
The 2022 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip is May 7th – 10th.
For more trip information and registration please visit worldstrides.com/signup and sign up for the trip online using Trip ID: 191471.
Contact WorldStrides Customer Service online or at 1-800-468-5899, or 8th Grade Social Studies teacher Shane Soto at (708)588-8843 at ssoto@district95.org for any questions.
To register for the trip go to worldstrides.com/signup and sign up for the trip online using Trip ID # 191471.
To register for the trip go to worldstrides.com/signup and sign up for the trip online using Trip ID # 191471.
For more important information about the trip please click on the parent presentation link below. It includes information on everything from signing up, educational goals & travel logistics to medical, safety & security measures.
For more important information about the trip please click on the parent presentation link below. It includes information on everything from signing up, educational goals & travel logistics to medical, safety & security measures.
WorldStrides’ Parent Presentation or go to the direct link options for the PARENT PRESENTATION below.
WorldStrides’ Parent Presentation or go to the direct link options for the PARENT PRESENTATION below.
or 8th Grade social studies teacher Shane Soto at (708)588-8843 at ssoto@district95.org for any questions.
or 8th Grade social studies teacher Shane Soto at (708)588-8843 at ssoto@district95.org for any questions.
For detailed information about fundraising ideas and scholarship options SEE BELOW or click on :
For detailed information about fundraising ideas and scholarship options SEE BELOW or click on :
WorldStrides FLAG Financial Assistance Information:
WorldStrides FLAG Financial Assistance Information:
Parent calls Customer Service at 1-800-468-5899 and returns verification paperwork within 30 days.
Eligibility: families earning up to $85,000 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) are eligible.
Selection process: none; completely based on income.
Award amount: depends on cost of program, but anywhere from $50-$400
Requirements: Parent must return a brief application to verify eligibility (Customer Service will send it to them after their phone call)
Funds are first-come, first-served and usually run out sometime in mid-fall!
You can also Click On! WorldStrides Customer Service or contact the customer service team at 1-800-468-5899
You can also Click On! WorldStrides Customer Service or contact the customer service team at 1-800-468-5899
FLAG Financial Assistance.pdfScholarship Options from World Strides:
Scholarship Options from World Strides:
Rhodes-Scholarship-Application.pdfOne of World Strides most successful fundraising tool! Within seconds, you can customize our Gift of Education e-cards and send them to friends and family members.
One of World Strides most successful fundraising tool! Within seconds, you can customize our Gift of Education e-cards and send them to friends and family members.
Designs are available for all trip types and for all special occasions, including birthdays and the holidays. E-card recipients can quickly and easily make an online contribution directly to your account – and remember, 100% of the money you raise goes directly towards offsetting your trip price!
Designs are available for all trip types and for all special occasions, including birthdays and the holidays. E-card recipients can quickly and easily make an online contribution directly to your account – and remember, 100% of the money you raise goes directly towards offsetting your trip price!
SEG Touring itinerary 2019.pdfThis is the 2019 SEG Touring Itinerary for the Washington D.C. Trip.
This is the 2019 SEG Touring Itinerary for the Washington D.C. Trip.
Please be aware that this itinerary can change at the discretion of the chaperones, based on instances such as crowds, district government events, or the weather, for example. Any event that requires a timed appointment, like dinner times, Ford's Theater or the Capitol tour, most likely will not change.
Please be aware that this itinerary can change at the discretion of the chaperones, based on instances such as crowds, district government events, or the weather, for example. Any event that requires a timed appointment, like dinner times, Ford's Theater or the Capitol tour, most likely will not change.
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