Sauganash to D.C. 2027 | Quick Check-in for 7th Grade Families
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Hello,
You are receiving this email because you have a 7th grader at Sauganash School.
We are a committee of parents organizing the 8th grade class trip to Washington, D.C. in Fall 2027. The trip is a long-standing Sauganash tradition, and we would love to keep it going. This is not a school-sponsored trip, so it depends on parent and family involvement.
We are in the early planning stage, and we would like to know:
- Are you interested in sending your child on the trip?
- Would you want to come along as a chaperone?
- Could you and your child help at fundraising events when schedules allow?
WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR
Trip company: We are still comparing options. We may use WorldStrides or Grand Classroom, as in the past, or choose another company.
Typical dates: The trip has traditionally left on the Friday before the Columbus Day holiday weekend in October and returned Sunday night. Exact Fall 2027 dates are not final. We will do our best to schedule the trip after the high school entrance exam. We expect CPS to release that testing date in spring 2027.
Travel: Students have typically taken a bus from Sauganash School to the airport, then another bus back to school after the return flight.
Itinerary: The chosen trip company will help the committee build a full schedule of tours, meals, and activities. If your family has a connection that could help arrange a visit to a consulate or government building, please tell the committee as soon as possible so the trip company can explore including it in the itinerary.
Lodging: Groups have typically stayed in a hotel with overnight security arranged through the trip company. Students are usually four to a room and chaperones two to a room. More private arrangements may be available for an additional cost.
Cost: One fee generally covers the full package, including airfare. We currently expect about $1,600-$2,000 per student and a little more for chaperones, who typically have two people to a room.
Payment plans: Most trip companies offer them. We will share details after choosing a company.
Fundraising reimbursements: Our current expectation is that trip fees will be paid up front and each family's fundraising share will be reimbursed after the trip. We will confirm this process before booking.
This school year is dedicated to fundraising. Sauganash School supports the trip. We plan to work with the PTO to reduce participating families' costs as much as possible.
We need more parents and guardians involved in the committee. If you are interested in taking a greater role in planning the trip, please email [email protected].
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Thank you,
Sauganash to D.C. 2027 Parent Committee