Eighth Grade Trip to Washington, D. C. I.S. 125 is planning a trip to Washington, D.C. from Wednesday April 4th to Friday April 6, 2012 for all eligible eighth grade students. This three-day, two-night trip may include visits to the monuments, Arlington National Cemetery, various museums in The National Mall, Union Station, the Capitol, and the White House. Please note: According to US Government regulations, any person visiting the White House must provide photo identification and a social security number, prior to the visit. Space is limited to a maximum of 88 students. The cost for each student will be $ 300. This price includes round trip bus transportation to and from I.S. 125, hotel accommodations (including gratuities), admission to all attractions, most meals, and transportation throughout the D.C. area. In addition, students will receive I.S. 125 T-shirts which must be worn on all excursions. In order for your child to be allowed to participate in this trip, he or she must comply with the following requirements: -Earned passing grades in all subjects -Maintain an excellent behavior and attendance record -Must obtain recommendations from all subject teachers -Must obtain approval from his or her house Supervisor, Guidance Counselor, and Dean -Return a completed permission form, signed by a parent or legal guardian Student participation will be subject to final approval by Ms. Mittler. Although the trip will not take place until April, it is necessary to plan for it now in order to reserve the hotel and buses, and to pay the prerequisite deposits. Therefore, if you are interested in having your child be a part of this unique and exciting opportunity, we are requesting that you complete the form that was sent home with all eighth grade students last week, and return it to the school with a deposit of $150 by Friday December 2nd. This deposit must be paid by cash or money order (payable to I.S. 125). No personal checks will be accepted. This deposit of $150 is fully refundable up until February 17th. The balance of the money will be due by Friday February 17th, after which date no refunds will be made. In order to further explain the details of this trip, and to answer any questions you may have, we are hosting a parent meeting on Wednesday November 30th at 6 PM. Attendance at this meeting will help you to make a more informed decision as to whether or not you would like your child to participate in this trip. Once again, if you wish your child to be a part of this trip, the initial payment of half of the total trip cost is due by December 2nd. The final payment of the balance of $150 is due and payable by February 17th, at which time, unless a child is barred from participation in the trip by Ms. Mittler, no refunds will be made. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact Mr. Robert Quintana, Assistant Principal, or Heather Strafer, Parent Coordinator at the school number of 718 937-0320. We look forward to your child’s participation in this exciting and educational event. Family Guides to the NYC Public Schools The Family Guides, published by the NYC Department of Education, provide information about what your children should be learning in every grade of public school, from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. These useful guides also give information about services and support available for students, and ideas on how families can get more involved in their children's education. Family Guides are available in English and nine other languages and may be requested from the Parent Coordinator, or can be viewed and downloaded by clicking this link. Click here for the link to the video on cyber- bullying presented at the Back to School Night on Thursday September 22nd. " Internet Safety; A Parent's Guide to the Internet" |
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