SMITHSONIAN/NATIONAL ARCHIVE & SPY MUSEUMS DUCK TOURS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM
SMITHSONIAN/NATIONAL ARCHIVE & SPY MUSEUMS DUCK TOURS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM BLUE MAN GROUP ZIPLINING AND PIRATE SHIP CRUISE January 13, 2011 8 Shevat 5771 Dear 8th Grade Parents, We are thrilled to inform you that we have an exciting and memorable trip planned for the 8th Grade class to Washington D.C. The trip will take place on Tuesday, March 29th – Thursday, March 31st, 2011. We will be flying to Washington D.C. on the first flight out on March 29th (flight details and times to follow) and will be staying at the Pearlstone Retreat Center in Reisterstown, Maryland for the duration of the trip. The itinerary includes tours of Washington D.C.’s historic sites on land and at sea, a visit to the National Holocaust Museum, a theatre performance, zip lining and a boat cruise in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor as well as activities at the campsite we are staying at. We have gone to great lengths to plan a sensational trip while keeping the trip at a reasonable cost. The trip cost will be $800: which includes, flight, transportation, food and all activities. In order to reserve affordable flights, we are asking for a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $250 by Monday, January 31st. The balance will be due two weeks prior to the trip on Monday, March 14. Scholarships are available upon request. Please fill out the attached scholarship request form and return them to the Student Life Office along with the deposit no later than Monday, January, 31st. If you have any questions please feel free to email Rabbi Spodek at [email protected] or call the school at 305-931-2831 ext. 127 Sincerely, Rabbi Josh Spodek Director of Student Life Rachel Dweck Assistant Director of Student Life ! th "! DEAR 6 Grade PARENTS ! It is our pleasure to invite all our 6th grade students to attend our Hillel Middle School, 6th grade Shabbaton on Fri. Jan. 7 to Sun. Jan. 9, 2011. The Student Life Department at Hillel has put together a fun, exciting and enriching program for the 6th grade group that will complement and integrate the formal classroom program of studies. Our Shabbaton gives our students the opportunity to take what is learned in the classroom and help make it come alive. Through a series of fun and stimulating programs and activities, the students learn, engage, debate and question – all while having fun. The Shabbaton also allows our students to develop a rapport as a grade – to nurture friendships and to create new ones. The students also learn a sense of independence and responsibility – with the help and capable supervision of an outstanding team of young educators and chaperones from the school. The Shabbat component will be particularly memorable as our 6th grade group enjoys a beautiful Shabbat experience together. We look forward to welcoming your child on our program and assure him/her a unique experience. Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact Rabbi Spodek at 305-931-2831 ext 127 or via email at [email protected] Sincerely, Nick Hinrichsen Middle/Upper School Principal Rabbi Josh Spodek Director of Student Life IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHABBATON 1. COST: The cost of the Shabbaton is $300. Please pay by check (to be made out to Hillel Community Day School). Forms, together with payment, must be handed in to Linda Miller by Monday, January 3rd. 2. FINANCIAL AID: We would like all the students in 6th grade to benefit from this exciting and educational experience. If finances are a difficulty, please contact Rabbi Spodek, director of student life. All applications for financial aid are dealt with the utmost privacy. 3. APPLICATION FORMS CLOSING DATE: Please hand the application form in to Linda Miller in the student life office by no later than Monday, January 3rd. There is limited space – so acceptance to the Shabbaton will be on a first come, first serve basis. 4. FOOD: A delicious menu has been prepared for the duration of the Shabbaton and the students will be well fed. Please make sure to detail on the application form, any special dietary requirements. When sending snacks with your children, please make sure to send snacks that are kosher. All the prepared food will be prepared with the necessary hashgacha and Kashrut supervision. 5. TRANSPORT: The students will be transported to the Shabbaton site by coach bus. We ask parents to please limit the size of the luggage. A packing list of what the students should pack for the weekend is attached. Students will leave for Shabbaton after Tefillah on Friday and must be picked up from the school on Sunday at 8:00 pm. We will contact you when we are in transit back from Orlando. 6. LOCATION: The students will be sleeping at Florida Lions Camp in Lake Wales, 1 hour south of Orlando. This amazing site has wonderful facilities and amenities (such as volleyball, basketball, soccer field, dining hall, modern cabins, a beautiful lake with canoeing and much more) which will ensure our students have the best Shabbaton experience. 7. RULE AND REGULATIONS: Please make sure to read the stipulated Shabbaton rules and regulations with your child and make sure all the page of the application form are completed. 8. SPONSOR A CHILD – MAKE A DONATION: No child should be denied this wonderful opportunity because of financial difficulties. If you are able to sponsor a child or would even like to make a donation – please send a separate check together with your child’s form. Your donation will be tax deductable and will go a long way to ensuring that all your children’s friends are able to attend this remarkable program. ! #! !"#$%&'()&*(+%,*",,-%."(%)&*/)+0* (Please print clearly and complete in full) Tick where appropriate: MALE: ! FEMALE: ! Student’s Last Name: …………………………………………… Student’s First Name: …………………………………………………. Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Student’s Cell phone: …………………………………………… Home Phone number: ……………………………………………………. Father’s name: ……………………………………………………………… Mother’s name: ………………………………………………………….... Father’s Cell phone number: ………………………………………. Mother’s cell phone number: ………………………………………. Do you have any special dietary requirements? (Vegetarian, vegan etc) ………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 012%."-*/)+0* (This section is to be completed and signed by the Parent/Legal Guardian only) Is your child allergic to any medication? …….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Is your child prone to any illnesses or conditions? ….…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Is there any medical information concerning your child that we should know? …………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Medical Insurance Information Name of Insurance Company: ………………………………………………………… Name of Insured: ………………………………………. Policy number: ……………………………………………………………………………… Group Number: ………………………………………… Please make sure to fill all the above details in full. Parents will be notified in case of a medical emergency. If your child requires any special medication, please detail in the form above and send an adequate amount in a sealed container labeled with your child’s name; time to be administered and the dosage. The excitement and lack of sleep may sometimes cause tension resulting in headaches. A headache may interfere with the enjoyment of the trip, which can be relieved by an over-the-counter medication such as Tylenol or Advil. If this should occur, permission is needed to dispense such medication. Please sign below to allow us to dispense such medication. Parent / Legal Guardian Signature: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………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he following rules and regulations apply for the full duration of the trip: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The students are expected to behave at all times in a manner that is fitting for a Hillel student. Students are expected to be at all the planned activities and programs that have been scheduled on the trip. This includes tefillah, all meals and all the activities. There is a zero tolerance policy to bullying and abuse. Students are to treat one another with respect and dignity. This includes respect for other personal property and privacy. There is a zero tolerance policy for any substance abuse. There is a zero tolerance policy for any vandalism of any kind. Students are to listen to and respect any faculty member or counselor on the trip. We ask students not to bring cell-phones with on the trip. Cell-phones are expensive and can easily lost or broken. It also disrupts the trip as if a student is ill or upset, the leadership is unable to deal with it effectively as students use it as a lifeline to call home before we are able to help. The trip leadership or the school will be able to contact you should the need arise. Please note: All rules and regulations outlined in the 2010-2011 student parent handbook apply to the trip as well as all school sponsored activities. The trip leadership, in consultation with the school administration, reserve the right to send home any child whose behavior is deemed inappropriate or against the rules and regulations of that have been detailed above. The students will be sent home at the parent’s expense and the parents will be responsible for collecting their child. I have read the above rules and expectations and agree to abide by them: Student Signature: ……………………………………………………… Parent/Legal Guardian: ………………………………………………. .)&(* I hereby, give permission for my child ……………………………………… to participate in the 8th Grade Trip on Tuesday, March 29 through Thursday, March 31, 2011. …………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………. Parent Signature Date ,"401&(* 1. Enclosed is my trip fee of $800: Check !* 2. We would like to make a donation to assist those in need of financial aid: $ …………………………………….. 3. I would like to sponsor a full trip for a child in need of financial aid: Yes ! No ! * Cancellation policy: Reservations and catering are confirmed 5 days before the Trip. Any cancellations made during these 5 days, once a check has already been submitted is non-refundable. ! O! !$"(*()*,".5* Please pack the following items: 1. Enough clothes for 3 days (please see attached dress code policy) 2. Toiletries 3. Boys – kippot or baseball caps 4. Tefillin 5. Any medication that is needed 6. Some (Kosher) snacks for the flight 7. Flashlight 8. Towel 9. Knapsack or small back pack that will be used while travelling around town during the day 10. Some warm clothes (the nights can get cold) – Sweatshirts, Sweatpants 11. A small amount of cash (somewhere between $25-$50 is more than sufficient) in a wallet or purse 12. A smile and a whole bag of excitement and enthusiasm We encourage students not to bring any I-pods, DVD players, jewelry or other expensive items of value that could get lost or broken. ",,-%."(%)&*.-)#%&'*2"(16*0789:*;<8=<>?*@ABC* ,-1"#1*511,*,"'1#*A*D*E*/)+*4)3+* )!&*+1.)+2*"&2*#1&2*%&*,"'1#*F*D*@*/3--4* .)0,-1(12*"-)&'*!%($*GFHI*2)!&*,"401&(* Dress Code Policy Hillel’s dress code policy helps sustain a safe campus and represents students’ commitment to learning and school pride, as well as their respect for each other and the school. The foundation of the dress code is the recognition of Hillel as a place in which people pray and study Torah daily. Hillel provides a serious, mature environment so students may concentrate on academics and personal development. o Boys: ! Kippot or Baseball Caps at all times ! Jeans or Shorts ! No Tank Tops o Girls: ! Skirts or Shorts below knees ! Pants – Jeans or Sweatpants (no leggings, spandex or tight fitting pants) ! Shirts – uniform standard sleeve length (no capped sleeves) and neck line (no v-neck) and loose fitting Hillel’s school wide dress code symbolizes an educational environment respectful of all and a Jewish academic institution of excellence. ! Program Payment Scholarship Form Today’s Date ___________________ Student’s Name __________________________ Event __________________________________ Charge per student: _______________ Amount you can afford to pay: ______________ Total Scholarship Request: ______________ Payment Plan Requested (list dates and amounts): $_____/ / $_____/ / $_____/ /_____ Reason for Requesting Scholarship: Student’s Signature: _____________________ Parent’s Signature: ______________________ Daytime Telephone Number: _______________ Please return to Rabbi Spodek as soon as possible. You will be notified as to the determination of your request.
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