Washington, DC

WHO: 9th grade students

WHEN: Monday, November 11 – Friday, November 15, 2024

CHAPERONES: TBD

TRANSPORTATION: Motor coach

LODGING: Hotel

HIGHLIGHTS (subject to change): National Mall, Arlington National Cemetery, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, National Museum of the American Indian, National Museum of Natural History, National Air & Space Museum, Capitol Hill, Bull Run National Battle Field, US Holocaust Memorial Museum and National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the monuments at night.

COST: $700

PAYMENT: An Invoice is posted posted in your Veracross Portal. Payment can be made through Veracross, Venmo, or check made payable to LTS. Payment is due as follows:

• August 5 – $175
• September 5 – $175
• October 5 – $175
• November 5 – $175

It is our expectation that this trip is attended by all 9th grade students. If the cost of this trip is a prohibiting factor, or you would like to discuss an alternate payment plan, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Director of Finance Courtney Bishop.

REFUND POLICY: If a student withdraws from the trip for any reason up to 60 days before the trip, the refund is 50%. Up to 30 days before the trip, the refund is 25%. With regrets, there can be no refund for cancellation within 30 days of the trip as reservations will be set.

Monday

• 6:45 am – Arrive at LTS, pack the bus, and depart at 7:00 am sharp. Bring bagged lunch and/or money to purchase lunch on the road.
• 4:00 pm – arrive at Hyatt House in Sterling, VA. Students will be assigned rooms.
• Dinner at Texas Roadhouse
• Memorials at Night

Tuesday

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Arlington National Cemetery
• Smithsonian – Choose your museums of interest
• Lunch at L’enfant Plaza Food Court
• Spy Museum
• Manassas National Battlefield
• Dinner at Pizzeria Uno

Wednesday

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Timed entry to the Air and Space Museum for all.
• Lunch at the Air and Space Museum
• National Zoo or Smithsonian
• Dinner at Union Station
• Walk on Capitol Grounds and Supreme Court
• Shear Madness Theatre production

Thursday

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Holocaust and African American History Museums
• Dinner at Chevy’s Fresh Mexican Pentagon Centre
• Memorials at night

Friday

• 5:00 pm (approx.) – Parent pick up at LTS. Parents will receive a notification with an exact time once they are on their way back.

• Students are expected to be present and enjoy the experience. This is the week to give your child space to be with friends and form new relationships, soak in the history and attractions offered in DC, and hopefully take a break from phones and devices. Please do not expect your child to be in constant contact with you, rather encourage them to take the opportunity to unplug and fully participate in this dynamic trip.
• The threshold for unacceptable behavior during this trip is significantly lower than our standards at school. Students are expected to adhere to all school rules when traveling. Infractions of school rules will result in the student being sent home immediately, at their parent’s expense.
• It is crucial that our students exhibit proper decorum and respect, especially when visiting sensitive sites such as war memorials, the African American History Museum, and the Holocaust Museum. These places hold immense historical significance, and we must ensure that our students approach them with the utmost reverence and understanding. We kindly request your assistance in reminding your child about the importance of respectful behavior, active participation, and attentive listening while on the trip.

Please log into your Veracross portal to confirm that all Health Information is current and accurate.

If your child takes a daily medication it needs to be administered by a chaperone. Please pack just enough for the week in a bottle labeled with their name and dosing directions, and drop if off with Paula or Stephenie by Fri., Nov. 3 so it can be packed for safe keeping.

Our first aid kits will be stocked with band aids, pain relievers, Tums, Benadryl, etc. *We must have permission (via Veracross) in order to administer OTC medications.

How to view/update your child’s medical profile:

• Click the “Update Medical Information” button under “My Household” on your parent portal home screen.
• If any section of the medical profile is blank, scroll to the bottom of the screen.
• Next to “+ Add new request”, select the entry type using the drop down arrow under “Please select entry type”.
• In the comment box, add the missing information.
• Click “Submit”. Please note: the information will not immediately be available on the medical profile.

• Two pairs of broken-in sneakers or lightweight hiking shoes. We walk a lot.
• Flip flops or slippers for the hotel
• 4-5 pairs of socks
• 5-6 comfortable shirts/tops
• 2-3 warm fleece, sweatshirt, light jacket or athletic warm up (top and bottom)
• Light rain jacket or shell
• 2 shorts, 2 jeans or pants
• 1-2 comfortable pant (wind, athletic, sweat, jeans)

• 5-6 underwear
• Hats if you want
• Sleepwear
• Swimwear *appropriate coverage required
• Toiletry bag and personal supplies
• Sunglasses
• Book
• Travel game: cards, and such
• Lightweight day backpack
• Good, flexible attitude

The average high temp in DC in November is 60 and the low is 38. That said, days can range from warm to cool and nights cool to cold. Look at the weather for Washington, DC just before packing on Nov 6 and make sensible decisions on what to pack in terms of long or short tops and pants, as well as rain gear. Remember you want clothes that are going to be comfortable to walk around in for an entire day into the evening.

QUESTIONS?
Contact Director of Student Life Sam Krauss.