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Washington D.C
Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
April 8-13
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Itinerary
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Expectations
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Tour Rules
Student Code of Conduct/General Rules
Forms
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Day by day
Needs/Allowances
Medications at School Form
Student Code of Conduct Form
Participant Release Forms
Financial Update
Questions
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ARRIVE AT SKHS BY 4 AM (STUDENTS-BLACK BAND SHIRTS AND
CHAPERONES WEAR BAND POLO)
DEPART SKHS BY 4:30 AM
FLIGHT #1
United Airlines
• 47 Seats
Depart Seattle: 8:05 am
Arrive Dulles: 3:55 pm
FLIGHT #2
United Airlines
• 72 Seats
Depart Seattle: 12:50 pm
Arrive Dulles: 8:38 pm
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DINNER VOUCHER (INCLUDED) AT PENTAGON CITY
CHECK INTO THE HOTEL FOR THE NEXT 5 NIGHTS –
REGENCY CRYSTAL CITY
HYATT
Hyatt
Regency
Hotel
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BREAKFAST BUFFET (INCLUDED)
MT. VERNON ESTATE AND GARDENS – WITH BAND
PERFORMANCE (BAND POLO)
LUNCH (CASH ALLOTMENT ) AT MT. VERNON
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY - CHANGING OF
THE GUARD – GUIDED TOUR OF ARLINGTON
CEMETRY, THE MARINE CORP MEMORIAL AND
MOTORCOACH TOUR OF THE NATIONAL MALL
5PM SHOW AT THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR
THE PERFORMING ARTS – SHEAR MADNESS
8PM – DINNER AT BUCA DI BEPPO
RETURN TO THE HOTEL AND OVERNIGHT
Arlington National
Cemetery
Mt Vernon
Tomb of the
Unknown
Soldier
Kennedy Center
Bucca Di Beppo
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BREAKFAST BUFFET (INCLUDED)
EXPLORE THE SMITHSONIAN, THE WORLD’S LARGEST
MUSEUM AND RESEARCH COMPLEX WITH 19 MUSEUMS
AND 9 RESEARCH CENTERS
U.S. HOLOCAUST MUSEUM (11.45AM AND 3.30PM)
LUNCH (CASH ALLOTMENT)
CONTINUED EXPLORATION OF SMITHSONIAN AND
HOLOCAUST MUSEUM
DINNER CRUISE ON THE POTOMAC (INCLUDED).
(NICE CLOTHES FOR THIS DINNER)
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RETURN TO THE HOTEL AND OVERNIGHT
Holocaust Museum
Smithsonian
Dinner Cruise
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BREAKFAST BUFFET (INCLUDED).
8:30 A.M. – REPORT TIME FOR THE CHERRY BLOSSOMS PARADE
10:00 A.M. – STEP OFF
APPROX. 12:40 P.M. – END OF PARADE
LUNCH (SUBWAY SANDWICH/CHIPS/WATER AT END OF
PARADE)
AFTERNOON (CHOOSE ONE):
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NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM UDVAR-HAZY CENTER
SELF GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF JEFFERSON MEMORIAL , FDR
MEMORIAL, AND MLK JR. MEMORIAL
GROUP DINNER AT GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY O’DONOVAN
HALL(VOUCHER)
PROFESSIONALLY GUIDED MONUMENTS AT NIGHT TOUR.
RETURN TO THE HOTEL AND OVERNIGHT.
Washington Monument
Iwo Jima
WWII
MLK Memorial
Korean
Cherry Blossom Parade
Jefferson
FDR
Lincoln
Vietnam Memorial
Vietnam
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BREAKFAST BUFFET (INCLUDED).
DEPART FOR PHILADELPHIA DAY TRIP.
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GUIDED WALKING CITY TOUR
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LIBERTY BELL AND TOUR INDEPENDENCE HALL.
LUNCH AT BOURSE FOOD COURT
(CASH ALLOTMENT ).
NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER
RETURN TO WASHINGTON DC, GROUP DINNER
(INCLUDED) AT HARD ROCK CAFÉ IN BALTIMORE
9PM, RETURN TO HOTEL)
Philadelphia
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EARLY BREAKFAST BUFFET (INCLUDED), AND CHECK OUT.
(WEAR CHERRY BLOSSOM SHIRTS)
8AM - PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES AT THE WHITE HOUSE
(PENDING SECURITY ACCESS TO AREA ROADS)
CHECK-OUT OF THE HOTEL AND HEAD BACK TO THE
AIRPORT FOR YOUR RETURN FLIGHT TO SEATTLE.
FLIGHT #1
United Airlines
• 47 Seats
Depart Dulles: 5:50 pm
Arrive Seattle: 8:25 pm
FLIGHT #2
United Airlines
• 72 Seats
Depart Dulles: 12:30 pm
Arrive Seattle: 3:09 pm
The first checked bag will be the responsibility of the
students/parents ($50 round trip).
The Boosters will cover the Shipping of all the
larger/oversized instruments.
Instruments that will be carried on:
Flutes, Clarinets, Alto Saxophone and Trumpets
Instruments that will be checked:
Tenor Saxophone, Bari Saxophone, French Horn, Trombones,
Baritone, Tuba, Snare Drums, Quints, Bass Drums, Cymbals, and
Bells. (Harnesses will also be checked)
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First bag
Second
bag
Oversize
Over
weight
$25.00
$35.00
$100
$100
(51-70 lbs)
What students need:
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Spending $$ -- how much depends on you
Photo ID for the flight
Medium size duffel bag for marching uniform
(this will be one of your two carry on bags)
$$ for checked bag fees:
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($25 each way= $50 total)
Allowances:
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One checked bag (you pay fee)
Two (2) carry-on’s. (personal bag + uniform
duffel or uniform duffel + instrument)
Overnight Travel
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Every night at a specified time there will be room checks. Once room
checks are done, students are to remain in their rooms for the remainder
of the night. Students are not to leave their rooms for any reason, unless
it is an emergency and they are getting a chaperone. Failure to follow this
rule will get you sent home immediately at your parents’ expense.
GIRLS are not allowed in a boy’s room, and BOYS are not allowed in a
girl’s room for any reason!!! If you are caught in the room of an opposite
sex you will be sent home immediately at your parents’ expense
regardless of what was going on in the room. This type of behavior will
not be tolerated and is totally unacceptable on any trip. Failure to follow
this rule will not only get you sent home early but may result in further
school discipline.
The SKHS Bands will follow all Band Handbook rules and SKHS School
rules, regulations and policies
GROUP TRAVEL HINTS
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Good manners
Cooperate with your chaperones and keep them
notified where your group is going to be at all times.
If you feel ill, tell your chaperone immediately!
Review your itinerary and be aware of your
responsibilities.
Be considerate and arrive on time. Being late holds
up the entire group.
Eat properly.
Get plenty of sleep at night.
Don’t spread rumors; if you have any questions ask
your Director or a Travel Director.
Always travel in groups of 4 or more. NEVER
TRAVEL ALONE!!!!!
HOTEL GUIDELINES
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Be aware of emergency exits..
At curfew, you must be in your own room. No one is to
enter your room after this time except chaperones or staff.
Keep the noise level down. Do not play or practice
instruments in your room.
Elevators are used to transport all hotel guests.
Respect the fact that there are other guests staying in the
hotel.
Do not remove towels or other “souvenirs” from your
room. You will have to pay for them.
Do not drop or throw ANYTHING from hotel windows.
Keep your room locked at all times!
No student is allowed in anyone else’s room at anytime,
NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!
Keep your room clean!! Please throw garbage away and
put your things away everyday.
BIG CITIES
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Be aware of your surroundings.
Travel in groups of at least 4. Never go out
alone!!
Stay with your group. Make sure you are NEVER
totally alone. Always be with at least three other
people from your group at all times.
Keep a firm grip on your personal belongings and
keep your wallet in your front pocket.
Pay attention to traffic signals and don’t walk too
close to the curb.
Be aware of stranger danger. Let a chaperone or
director know immediately of any creepy
behavior.
WHAT TO PACK
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Toiletries and medication. The written prescription must
accompany the product. Inhalers and Epi-Pens need to be
kept on your person at all times.
Swimsuit (one piece for girls, cover-up, and pool towel and no
speedos for guys! (hotel has an outdoor seasonal pool.)
You are allowed one (1) suitcase (checked baggage), your
instrument (checked bag if needed) and two (2) carry-ons.
Please pack smart; only take what you think you will need.
Pack clothes that will be appropriate for Washington D.C.
during early spring (it will be slightly warmer than our
winters). Layers are good. You will need your: uniform (& all
its parts), black band shirt, polo shirt and your Cherry
Blossom shirt (these will be handed out during our spring
break practices).
Toiletries: tooth brush, toothpaste, mouthwash, soap,
shampoo, sunscreen and DEODORANT!!!!!!!!
MONEY NEEDED
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Take enough money for snacks, souvenirs and all
meals not listed in your tour conditions. Take a
debit or credit card, not cash, if you plan to carry
much money.
WHAT TO WEAR
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Casual wear is appropriate for the entire trip,
unless otherwise instructed. A windbreaker,
sweater, jacket or light raincoat may come in
handy. Please, no ripped/torn jeans! You are
representing your school and hometown. Dressier
clothing will be needed for the dinner cruise. Be
sure to wear comfortable shoes, as we will be
walking a great deal.
MOTORCOACH INSTRUCTIONS
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Blankets and pillows are allowed on the coach. IPOD’s and
portable cd players may be used but please, as a courtesy to others
– especially the driver – headphones must be used. Personal items
are your own responsibility.
Do not leave personal items on the coach overnight.
Food may be taken on board as long as the coach is kept clean and
neat. Any spillage should be taken care of immediately. Milk
products and glass are prohibited.
Please treat your driver with respect and courtesy.
A rest room is provided for your convenience on board the
motorcoach. It is equipped with a chemical toilet and once it is full,
it is unusable until it can be emptied. Do not use it unnecessarily
and do not flush any foreign objects down it. Try to use the
restroom at rest stops whenever possible. Also, smoking is not
allowed in the motorcoach.
Do not disembark until your Travel Director or Director releases
you. (Your stop may not last very long!)
Please, NO flash photography on board the coach!
Field Trip Forms
 Participation Release Forms
 Medications at School Forms
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Boosters will pay for checking fees for large
instruments -- approx. $5000.00
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Total Booster Contribution to Trip:
$22,135.00
(T. Sax, B. Sax, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Bells , Quints, Snare Drums,
and Bass Drums.)
Total of Booster credits to kids: $17,135.00
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Credit #1 -- $106 – (94 students)
Credit #2 -- $71 – (101 students)
Total of Credits = $177 per student
Tuesday March 31st
Wednesday April 1st
Thursday April 2nd
All practices are from 9 am to 1 pm
Thursday April 2nd
2-4pm Band Movie (in the band room):
National Treasure
Thank you!!
Questions