AMY L. WATKINS
Principal
203-291-1500
Dru Walters
Assistant Principal
203-291-1516
FAX
TELEPHONE
135 SCHOOL ROAD
WESTON, CONNECTICUT 06883
8/19/2015
Dear Parents and Guardians:
As you are aware, the 8th grade field trip to Boston, Massachusetts has been scheduled for
October 22nd and 23rd, 2015. We highly encourage you to register your child for the trip as it is
an enriching educational and social experience. Students and chaperones will depart from
Weston Middle School on the morning of October 22nd and return at roughly 6:00 pm on October
23rd.
To sign up for the field trip, you must now call
WorldStrides customer service and register over the
phone.
Please call: 800-468-5899
Trip ID: 118695
If you have any additional questions please feel free to reach out to the trip leaders, Colleen Geel
or Thomas Ragusa, at the following emails: ThomasRagusa@WestonPS.org or
ColleenGeel@WestonPS.org.
Attached is an information page with a detailed itinerary and frequently asked questions.
Weston Education
A Family, School and Community Partnership Committed to Excellence
Dedicated to Developing Each Child’s Personal Best
AMY L. WATKINS
Principal
203-291-1500
Dru Walters
Assistant Principal
203-291-1516
FAX
TELEPHONE
135 SCHOOL ROAD
WESTON, CONNECTICUT 06883
What is the itinerary?
Day One
7:00 am: Depart for Plymouth, MA
7:30 am: Breakfast
Day Two
Lunch en route (bring bagged lunch from
home)
9:00 am: Museum of Science and Boston
Ducks Tour
11:00 am: Arrive in Plymouth, MA to tour
Plimoth Plantation and Mayflower II.
Lunch provided at Museum of Science
2:30 pm Depart for Weston Middle School
2:30 pm: Freedom Trail with tour guides
6:00 pm: Odyssey Dinner Cruise
9:30 pm: Hotel check-in at the Shaeraton
Colonial in Wakefield, MA (private security
provided)
Where will my child be staying?
Your child will be staying at the Sheraton Colonial in Wakefield, MA.
Will there be overnight security?
Private security will be present on each floor in the hotel during the night.
Who will chaperone this trip?
Teachers from the school will chaperone the trip. The chaperone to student ratio is roughly
twelve to one. Parents have been invited to chaperone in the past. If you are interested in
chaperoning, please contact Nancy Darling, Assistant to the Principal.
How much will the trip cost?
The trip will cost $395.00.
Is financial assistance available?
If you require financial assistance, please contact Nancy Darling, Assistant to the Principal.
Weston Education
A Family, School and Community Partnership Committed to Excellence
Dedicated to Developing Each Child’s Personal Best
AMY L. WATKINS
Principal
203-291-1500
Dru Walters
Assistant Principal
203-291-1516
FAX
TELEPHONE
135 SCHOOL ROAD
WESTON, CONNECTICUT 06883
Do I need to pack meals for my child?
You should pack a bagged lunch for your child to eat on the bus while we travel to Plymouth,
Massachusetts . All other meals will be provided and are included in the cost of the trip.
My child has dietary restrictions - what should I do?
The dinner will be a buffet, consisting of a variety of foods from which your child can choose.
The following morning’s breakfast will also be a buffet and your child will be receiving a $10
stipend to use to buy lunch in the Museum of Science café. If you have specific concerns
regarding the menu, please contact Thomas Ragusa or Colleen Geel.
Can a nurse administer medication to my child?
Yes, a registered nurse will be on trip and will be administering medication.
What if I need to reach my child? Can I call their cellphone?
Your child will be allowed to bring their phone on their trip but will be asked to refrain from
using it during tours.
What should my child pack?
Each student is allowed one (1) suitcase and one (1) carry-on bag. Be sure the student's name is
on everything.
o Clothing: Neat walking shorts are permitted. Halter tops, tube tops, tank tops with
narrow or skinny straps, boxer shorts worn as outer wear, baggy athletic shorts, short
shorts, short skirts, T-shirts with inappropriate slogans/pictures, and mesh shirts
(without shirts underneath) will NOT be permitted. Jeans with rips, holes, or writing
are not allowed.
o Shoes: Clean, comfortable walking shoes or sneakers.
o Outerwear: Lightweight jacket or sweater for cool or rainy days (umbrella optional).
o Accessories: Toothbrush, comb, cosmetics, deodorant, other personal hygiene needs.
(Towels, washcloth, and soap, as well as Bedding, are provided by the hotel)
o Money: No money is required; do not bring more than $50 spending cash; no credit
cards.
What items are not permitted?
Tobacco products, alcohol/drugs, inappropriate reading materials, dangerous objects/toys,
including laser pointers, fireworks, matches, lighters, DVD players, gaming consoles and
personal computers.
Weston Education
A Family, School and Community Partnership Committed to Excellence
Dedicated to Developing Each Child’s Personal Best