This document provides information for parents and chaperones accompanying students on a Colonial Williamsburg field trip. It includes details on medical forms, the itinerary, packing lists, chaperone responsibilities, and room assignments. Students will tour Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg, and Pamplin Park over three days and two nights. Chaperones are responsible for supervising students and ensuring rules are followed.

1. Colonial Williamsburg Trip Parent and Chaperone Meeting

2. Medical Forms Medication Authorization forms - why we encourage this Please turn in as soon as possible You will need to provide the specific medicines that your doctor has approved Please place all medicine in a plastic ziploc bag with child's name, the time and dosage clearly visible

3. Itinerary - Wednesday, April 1st Arrive at PSE at 5:30 AM Parking for chaperones...sorry we do not have any, please carpool Report to the following locations: Cafeteria Ms. Bernier-Lucien Mrs. Hester Ms. Blaszak Multipurpose room (gym) Mrs. Shipman Mrs. Stroupe

4. Wednesday, April 1st Buses depart at 6:00 AM Rest Stop snack and drink...no time for vending machines Peanut Free Snacks Lunch at fast food resturant Cross the James River on the ferry

5. Wednesday, April 6th Guided tour of Jamestown Dinner at Golden Corral Check in to hotel Evening Legends Tour at Colonial Williamsburg

6. Thursday, April 7th Breakfast at the hotel Colonial Williamsburg guided tour Lunch on your own in Colonial Williamsburg *not included in the price of the trip Afternoon for exploring on your own and don't forget the shopping

7. Thursday, April 7th Dinner at the hotel- pizza buffet Students meet with teachers in the evening Quiet time hanging in the hotel rooms Lights out by 10:00 PM

8. Friday, April 8th Breakfast at the hotel Load luggage and board buses to head to Pamplin Park Small group guided tours of Pamplin Park and the Museum of the Civil War Soldier Box lunch at Pamplin Order Forms

9. Friday, April 8th Back on the bus to head home Snack and rest area stop Peanut Free Snacks Arrive back at PSE approximately 7:30 pm

10. Packing List: Students are responsible for carrying their own luggage and for loading it on the bus Make sure your child's luggage is labeled with their name AND teacher's name Dress in layers Directions for how to call home each night

11. Packing List: Bookbag Snack and drink for rest areas Peanut Free Snacks Rain gear and extra pair of sneakers/socks in a plastic bag Money for fast food lunch You may want to hand this to your child's chaperone the morning of the trip instead of packing it in the luggage. Fanny pack, etc to carry items on tour

12. Chaperone Responsibilities Stay within arms reach of your group Be on time for all events Monitor behavior - alert teacher of problems Keep business to down times - on the bus and at the hotel Help students manage money (hold onto money in envelopes) Have a positive attitude No alcoholic beverages - including the manager's special Cell phone number

13. Chaperone Responsibilities Do not allow students to access the internet at the hotel for any reason. Student consequences: 1. Electronic device will be confiscated by teacher for the duration of the trip. 2. Student school account will be disabled for the remainder of the school year prohibiting them from using any school computer. 3. Any student involved in viewing any internet site will share in these consequences.

14. Why do some groups have 2 parents with 3 students and others have 1 parent with 4 students? 12 girls 5 moms 17 total females ÷ by 5 people per room = 4 rooms 17 total females Room 3 Room 4 Room 1 Room 2 mom #3 mom #1 mom #4 mom #2 mom #5

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