Hear ye, Hear ye: all fair Ladies and brave Knights:

We are thrilled from the turn out of the interest survey for the 5th and 6th Grade INSPIRE Excursion to Natchez and The Renaissance Faire in Hammond, LA on November 18-19, 2015!

In planning, the number of people interested in going just surpasses the number of spaces on one bus. We had originally planned on taking two charter buses, but we would rather pass on to you a very significant savings to make this trip more affordable for everyone. The second bus would be an additional $3,200.00. With that being said, only one bus will be reserved. The majority will be riding the bus, but if the number exceeds 55, then we will have one or two cars following the bus. If you are interested in taking your car, please indicate on the return form attached on the last page. We will most definitely fill the bus, before we reach out for additional transportation. If this need arises, we will draw names to be considerate of all interested.

Our travel itinerary will look like this:

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

  • Arrive at Cleveland Medical Mall Parking Lot @ 6:20 am
  • Leave from Medical Mall Parking Lot @ 6:30 am
  • Arrive in Natchez @ 9:30-10 am

Our Day in Natchez will be jam packed with educational fun! We will begin with a movie at the Visitors Center, followed by a picnic lunch on the river, a visit to historic Longwood (one of the only octagonal houses in US), a visit to St. Mary’s Basilica, a visit to the historic Melrose (located on the grounds of a state park), an evening dinner at Linden home for pizza and stories! We will then head to the hotel for a peaceful sleep:

The Holiday Inn Express, Natchez

639 South Canal Street, Natchez, MS.

Thursday, November 19, 2015

  • Leave Natchez @ 6:30 am
  • Arrive in Hammond, LA @ 9:00 am
  • Renaissance Faire- 9:00 am- 2:00 pm
  • Leave Hammond to head home @ 2:00 pm
  • Stop in Jackson, MS for Dinner around 5:00 pm
  • Arrive home in Cleveland @ 7:00 pm

We will wake, starting with a complimentary breakfast in the hotel lobby. We will depart from the hotel at 6:30 am sharp, to arrive in Hammond, LA by 9:00 am to enter the castle gates of the Renaissance Faire! We will send home a map and itinerary for the Renaissance Faire day as soon as possible, it is in the works…

Meanwhile, you can visit the website and see everything that is available here: or There is a brief summary of what is available and a small map at the bottom of this packet. 

Let’s talk COSTS…

Total for Trip: $175.00 per Person

Total includes: Charter Bus, 1 night stay at Hotel, 1 Movie, Admittance to 2 Historic Homes, Lunch & Dinner in Natchez, 2 Snacks on Bus, Admittance to Renaissance Faire, and Sack Lunch at Faire.

Payment:

We would like to make available two different payment methods: A FULL payment or TWO PARTIAL payments ($87.50 x 2)

We ask that the first or full payment be turned in on Friday, October 23 & the second payment to be turned in on Tuesday, November 3.

Checks may be made out to Hayes Cooper Center, cash also accepted in a labeled and sealed envelope.

This payment schedule will allow for plenty of time for the central office to cut checks for every vendor involved in our trip.

Additional FUNDS:

At the Renaissance Festival, optional activities that cost additional money will be available. If you would like your child to participate in these additional non-pre-paid activities, additional funds will be needed. Your child can turn in their money in a labeled envelope that we will provide for each specific event/item when they arrive to the bus before we leave town. We will have a station set up for this that morning before we depart.

OPTIONAL Additional Money for:

(Only to be given to teacher upon boarding bus on day of departure for safe keeping.)

  • Natchez Souvenirs
  • Renaissance Rides: $2-$4/ride
  • Renaissance Games: $2-$4/game
  • Renaissance Snacks & Drinks: $1-$5 per item
  • Renaissance Souvenirs: See website for available items, over 100 shops on site! This can be as little or as much as you choose. Beware! 
  • As we have talked to the Faire “Reni” and they said $20-$25 should be suffice for the average child.

REMIND 101-

We will send out reminders throughout this journey via Remind 101- and send one final note before the trip.

If you have any questions at all, please contact us! We do not mind, we want you to be just as excited as we are. We are thrilled and can’t wait to share the experience with you and your child!

Allyson Hardy (662) 588-1080 or

OR

Amy Chudy (662) 719-8634 or

& Mrs. Patsy Reese

TO BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 23, 2015

Student Name: ______

_____ YES! My child is going on the trip.

_____ YES! My child and _____ Parent(s) are attending the trip.

_____ No, My child will not attend this trip.

______

_____ My/Our Payment of $175.00 is enclosed. ($175/person)

OR

_____ My/Our Payment of $87.50 is enclosed.

(2ND payment to be made by November 3, 2015)

______

_____ Also enclosed is my signed MEDICAL RELEASE FORM, in case my child needs any type of medical attention.

______

_____ Yes! I am willing/interested in taking my car on the 5th and 6th Grade Excursion if the need arises.

Parent Name:______