South Forsyth Middle School 8th Grade Adventure

IMPORTANT TRIP NOTICE!!! PLEASE READ!!!!

Last Minute Details for Our Georgia Trip Adventure

It is just a short time before we depart on our three-day trip adventure around the wonderful state of Georgia. The purpose of this letter is to help you make preparations for this wonderful learning experience. Please read and follow instructions carefully.

TRIP DATES:...... May 17-19, 2017

TIME OF DEPARTURE:....7:30 a.m. (Please bring your child to school at7:00 a.m.)

PLACE OF DEPARTURE:...Bus loading zone (also place of arrival on Friday evening)

SPECIAL MEDICATION

If your child requires special medication, please use the medical form provided to communicate specific instructions for medication with your child. All medicines must be given to Nurse Sharon whether they are over the counter or prescription. Please keep the prescription medications in their original containers. The medicine and detailed instruction sheet need to be dropped off to Nurse Sharon prior to the departure of the trip. If you are providing over-the-counter medication like aspirin or ibuprofen, clarify how much and when the medication can be taken.

BEFORE THE TRIP

Please follow the direction in the packing list. There is a copy included with this notice.

DURING THE TRIP

Cell phone usage: We ask that you remind your child about phone etiquette. The students use their phones quite frequently, but we ask that they NOT use them while attending venues, especially if they are a part of a group led by a guide.

Hotels: We are staying at two different hotels.

  • The Comfort Suites Gateway,exit 94, phone number is (912) 920-9499.(Boys Hotel)
  • Springhill Suites, exit 94, phone number is (912) 629-7777.(Girls Hotel)

BEHAVIOR

In the unlikely event of misbehavior on the trip, parents will be called and it will be the parent’s responsibility to pick up their child at the designated area.

AT TRIP’S END

Friday, May 19: Please plan on waiting at the school for the buses when we return around 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 / Thursday, May 18, 2017 / Friday, May 19, 2017
7:00 a.m. / Students meet at school / 6:30 a.m. / Wake up call / 6:00 a.m. / Wake up call
7:30a.m. / We’re off! / 7:00 a.m. / Breakfast at hotel (included) / 7:00 a.m. / Breakfast at hotel
9:00a.m. / Arrive to Aquarium / 8:00 a.m. / Depart for Ft King George / 8:00 a.m. / Load bus
11:00 a.m. / Depart Aquarium / 9:00-10:30 / Ft King George / 8:30-9:30 . / Trolley Tour
12:00-1:00 / Picnic lunch in Macon / 10:00 a.m. / Ft. Jackson
4:00-5:00 / Check in at hotels / 12 pm / Lunch at mall– money provided / 11:30 / Lunch provided CFA
5:45-7:00 / Dinner at Oglethorpe Mall – money provided / 1:00-2:00 / First African American Church / 12:30 p.m. / Depart for home
7:30 p.m. / Walking ghost tour / 3:00-5:00 / Beach and Dolphin Watch / 5:00 p.m. / Arrive at SFMS!!
9:00 p.m. / Back at hotels / 6:00-8:00 / Dinner on River street - on own – need money
10:00 p.m. / Lights out! / 8:30 p.m. / Return to Hotel
10:00 p.m. / Lights Out!!

SOUTH FORSYTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

GEORGIA ADVENTURE PACKING LIST

Here are some recommended items to bring on your trip

SACK LUNCH FOR WEDNESDAY, SNACKS AND BEVERAGES

  • Crackers and healthy snacks can help satisfy appetites between meals, but please do not load up on candy or junk food.
  • Bring a water bottle (for your backpack) to keep you hydrated. Make sure it doesn’t leak!

PACKING GUIDELINES

  • Everyone is allowed one suitcase to be stored underneath the coach and one carry on piece (like a backpack) to keep things you want to have with you all of the time.

WHAT TO PACK IN YOUR SUITCASE

  • 1 comfortable outfit per day
  • 2 pairs of comfortable shoes (in case one pair gets wet)
  • Raincoat, umbrella, or poncho (remember the tours go on rain or shine)
  • Jacket or sweater
  • Pair of pajamas
  • Underwear & socks for every day
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste, comb or brush
  • Other personal items
  • Plastic bag for damp clothes
  • No bathing suits

WHAT TO PACK IN YOUR BACKPACK

  • Electronic games, PlayStations, and similar devices may be brought with the understanding that we will not be responsible for damaged or missing items.
  • Books, magazines, and other reading material
  • Journal, diary, or notebook
  • Pencils or pens
  • Extra change for the vending machines at the hotel if you want to buy a drink or snack

A SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT MEDICINES

All medicines must be given to Nurse Sharon whether over the counter or prescription. All medicines (prescription or over-the-counter) must be labeled, in their original containers (preferably small) and placed in a zip lock bag with instructions for how and when they are to be administered. A form is provided for this purpose. The medicine and detailed instruction sheet need to be dropped off to Nurse Sharon prior to the departure of the trip. If you are providing over-the-counter medication like Tylenol or Ibuprofen, clarify how much and when the medication can be taken. Please tell Nurse Sharon if there are some critical instructions that have to be followed. Turn in all medications with the form filled out prior to our departure of Wednesday, May 17; preferably by Friday, May 12 as Nurse Sharon needs to distribute to the appropriate chaperon.

SPENDING MONEY

Please bring $5.00 to tip the bus driver, this will be collected by the chaperon once we are on the road. The students will need money for dinner on River Street Thursday evening; after looking at the selection of restaurants, it looks like an allowance of $20 for dinner is a safe amount. You will probably want to send extra money for souvenir shopping and snacks. The recommended maximumamount of money to bring is $40.00. Please avoid sending more than this because most students become focused on spending their money rather than learning from the planned activities. If your child has trouble budgeting money, this is a great time to teach that valuable like skill. Discuss ways of reserving money so that all is not spent after the first day. Who knows, maybe a few dollars will actually come home!!