Riverwatch Middle School
Eighth Grade
Three Fun Days of Learning
And
A Lifetime of Memories
March 29-31, 2016
Jim Mulvihill Tours, Inc. &
Riverwatch Middle School
PRESENTS
Dear Students and Parents:
We are extremely excited to present plans for a special learning opportunity being arranged for
our students later this school year. The last week of March, our 8th graders will board luxury
chartered motor coaches for three fun days full of learning in Savannah, Coastal Georgia and
Atlanta. This travel experience is being designed by Jim Mulvihill Tours, Inc.
During our three day Savannah adventure, our students will participate in the following
curriculum based learning activities:
o Old Fort Jackson where our students will become “Georgia Militia” and learn about the
life and times of Civil War soldiers
o Tour the Civil War Fort Pulaski located on Tybee Island
o A trolley tour exploring Savannah’s beautiful squares and its colorful history
o A dolphin watch and coastal ecology lesson on a tidal river
o A guided ghost walk/historical tour in the historic district
o A walking tour of the First African Baptist Church, a former station on the Underground
Railroad
o A visit to Oatland Island Wildlife Refuge
o We will also have some special time on the Savannah Queen, riverboat with a DJ and
dancing as well as time for shopping on River Street
o A visit to Centennial Olympic Park
o A visit to the “New” World of Coke
o A visit Historic Oakland Cemetery
o And much more!
As you can see, we have got a lot of learning packed into our three-day Savannah adventure.
The cost of this learning opportunity, including transportation aboard luxury chartered motor
coaches, hotel rooms (4 per room), all meals (except dinner on River Street), security guards to
watch over our rooms each night, local expert guides, tips, entry fees and trip escorts is $360.
This amount can be paid in full or in three installments:
1st payment (deposit) of $120 – Friday, September 18, 2015
2nd payment of $120 – Friday, October 16, 2015
3rd and final payment of $120 – Friday, November 13, 2015
To register your child for this experience, please complete the application form and behavior
letter included with this packet and send it along with a copy of your child’s insurance card and
your deposit or full payment to Jennifer Kelley on or before September 18, 2015.
****All checks should be made payable to RMS, with a phone number, driver’s license
number, student name, and first period teacher’s name on the check. ****
We hope you are as excited as we are about this outstanding educational opportunity for your
child. There will be an informational meeting about the trip on Thursday, September 10th
at 6:00 in the RMS cafeteria. If you have any questions, please email Jennifer Kelley, trip
coordinator, at jekelley@forsyth.k12.ga.us.
As always, thanks for your support!
Your RMS 8th Grade Staff
Savannah Adventure Application Form
To register your child for our trip, send your completed application along with the full payment of $360
or deposit of $120 (payable to Riverwatch) to Jennifer Kelley, trip coordinator, by September 18, 2015.
Student Name__________________________________________ Date of Birth___________________
Parent Name(s) _________________________________________T-shirt size____________________
Home Phone_________________________ Parents’ Cell_____________________________________
Emergency Number(s) ________________________ Relationship______________________________
Language Arts Teacher_________________
Math Teacher__________________________
Georgia Studies Teacher________________
Science Teacher________________________
Team____________________
***If you do not know your team. That information can be found by contacting the front office at 678455-7311 ext.300101
PLEASE READ AND SIGN IN THE TWO (2) APPROPRIATE PLACES
I give permission for my child to participate in the Riverwatch’s Savannah Adventure on March 29-31, 2016. I
understand that once I commit to this activity no refunds can be made after February 20th. I also understand that my child
may not be allowed to participate if his/her behavior is such that it violates the Forsyth County Schools Code of Conduct. In
addition, a student’s participation in this learning opportunity may end if his/her behavior distracts significantly from the
learning environment of others. I also understand that Riverwatch Middle School and Jim Mulvihill Tours, Inc. act as agents
in this activity and shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, delay, or any other irregularities that occur as the fault of
service providers (museums, hotels, restaurants, etc.) on this trip.
Signature of Parent/Guardian_________________________________________ Date______________________
Medical Information- Please provides all information and sign where required.
*** Include a copy of both side of your child’s insurance card along with this
application*** If you do not have health insurance you must purchase insurance through the
school and show proof of the purchase ( a copy of application and check). Those forms can be
picked up in the front office.
I agree to pay for any and all treatment not covered by my insurance program should the need
arise.
Signature of Parent/Guardian____________________________________ Date_________________
Does your child have special medical or dietary needs? (medication, allergies, dietary restrictionsinclude those for religious reasons, vegetarian, etc.) Please use the space below and the back of this
sheet if necessary to explain in detail.
RIVERWATCH MIDDLE SCHOOL
8TH GRADE TRIP 2016
Dear 8th Grade Student & Parent:
Students traveling on the 8th Grade Savannah Adventure are expected to display a high caliber of well-mannered
behavior at all times. Because our 8th grade students are representing Riverwatch Middle School as a whole, and
because we are asking Riverwatch faculty and staff to be responsible for students off campus for 3 days and 2
nights, there are academic and behavioral expectations for being allowed to attend the trip. Thus, any 8th grade
student who:

On the third assigned day of ISS for any discipline infraction or series of discipline infractions between
August 6 , 2015 and March 29, 2016 – Upon serving a total of 3 days of ISS over the course of the school
year the student will not be allowed on the trip

Commits any discipline infraction that results in Out of School Suspension between August 6, 2015 and
March 29, 2016.

Commits any act that is deemed egregious by the administration

Is not passing 4 of the 5 core academic classes with an average of 70 for the year by March 4, 2016

Is not passing more than 1 nine week connections class with an average of 70 by March 4, 2016
will not be allowed to attend the 8TH Grade Savannah Adventure.
These infractions are cumulative for the year. For example, a student could receive an ISS in October and an ISS
in February. Then he/she receives the third day of ISS in March, he/she is no longer allowed to attend the
Savannah trip.
No refunds will be given for students taken off the trip for disciplinary or academic reasons
If a student chooses to withdrawal from the trip after making payments toward the trip, Riverwatch will refund
any payments made up until February 20th. After February 20th only the final payment of $120 can be refunded.
The initial payment of $120 due on September 18th secures a student place on the trip, students making the first
payment after September 18th will be placed on a waiting list and will be notified if additional spaces open.
Any discipline issue that occurs on the trip will be handled by the administrator attending the trip. Parents
could be called and requested to come pick up their child if the issue is considered to create a situation where
the administrator feels the child should not continue on the trip.
Please sign and return this form along with your application, copy of insurance card & first payment. ALL forms
must be submitted and completed in full for a child to attend the Savannah Adventure.
****I understand the above information and am willing to follow the behavior guidelines set by the Riverwatch
Middle School faculty and administration.
Student Name: __________________________________________Team: ____________________________
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Student Signature: ________________________________________________________Date: _____________
Parent Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: _____________