How come we don’t know the exact dates of the trip?
The trip has to coincide with the 2011 school district spring break. We will be leaving on the last Thursday of spring break and returning the following Monday. At this time, the 2011 school calendar has not been set. As soon as we know the dates, we will inform all parents and students.
How much will it cost and what does the cost include?
At this time, the cost is estimated at $1500.00 per person. We are hoping to come in at a lower total price. We are too far out to give exact numbers. This will include all meals, transportation, lodging, activities, events and performances.
Is there a payment schedule?
There is a payment schedule included at the end of this document. The basic schedule is $125.00 per month beginning in February of 2010 and running monthly through February of 2011. We will skip the January 2011 payment in order to allow families to recover from holiday expenses.
How do I reserve my spot to go on the trip?
You will reserve your place on the trip roster by turning in the first 125.00 payment to LSW Music Parents on February 1 st, 2010.
How come all of the choirs don’t get to go?
If we take all five LSW choirs, the numbers of students become too large. There is a group limit to the festival as well.
When is my first deposit due?
February 1 st, 2010 - $125.00
Can fundraising money be used for chaperones?
Yes.
What happens to my fundraising money if I don’t make Concert Chorale or Women’s Choir?
If a student raises money and is not eligible to go on the trip, that money will be kept in that student’s account for future trips or required fees.
What happens to unused fund raised money when I graduate?
If a student graduates with money in their account, that money will be returned to the general Music Parents account or passed on to a sibling.
What kind of activities will we do when we are there?
We are still in the process of putting the activities together. We know that the activities will include the two Disneyland Parks as well as Universal Studios. We are going to be looking into other activities such as: Santa Monica Pier, Getty Museum, LaBrea Tar Pits, Long Beach Aquarium and others.
What kind of hotel will we be staying in?
We will be staying in a 4 star or better quality hotel. We have stayed in Embassy Suites, and Westin Hotels.
Why are we going on this trip anyway?
We take trips in order to bring our music groups to a higher level in performance and camaraderie. When groups travel together, they bond at a higher level and performance levels increase significantly. We also want students to learn the challenges of “coexisting” together as a group and all of the life experiences it brings. We also want to build lasting memories and relationships that students and families will hold dear.
Is it possible to fundraise the cost of the entire trip?
If a student and family want to work really hard at the fund raising efforts, it is possible.
What other fundraisers are we going to do?
We will be selling gourmet coffee with pies and cakes as we get closer to the winter holiday. We will also be doing another fund raiser in the spring. That fundraiser has yet to be determined. We will repeat our fall and holiday fundraisers next year.
Will I get to pick my own roommates?
Yes, students will get to pick their roommates. We will make every effort to honor all requests.
Can parents go, and is the cost the same?
Yes, we encourage parents to go as chaperones. The cost is the same. Chaperone duties will be light and enjoyable.
What do chaperones do?
Chaperones will assist in general supervision during the day and room/hall checks at night.
How will the instruments get there?
Our instruments will be transported via an equipment truck. The truck will be driven by seasoned veteran parents: Rick Chapman and Lynn Houston.
Do my fund raising efforts go to my own account?
Yes, each student will have a personal trip account. All of your trip fund raising profits will go to your own personal account.
How often do we take big trips?
The music department makes an effort to take a major trip every two years. The trips must be quality trips that will enhance our student’s music experience. Each trip must be approved by the R7 School district as well as the Music Parents Organization.
Forms
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LSWHS MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Los Angeles/Anaheim Trip
March 17-21 or 24-28, 2011
DEPOSIT ($125 per person)
DUE ON OR BEFORE February 1, 2010
STUDENT’S NAME(S)____________________________________________________
Make check payable to LSW Music Parents
Send to: Sid Mok, Treas.
212 Pine Tree Dr
Greenwood, MO 64034
Or
Have student place in drop box in rehearsal rooms
ENSEMBLE – CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
Band
Choir
Orchestra
CHAPERONE’S NAME(S)_________________________________________________
*this is if you are a parent who plans on going with us on the trip
Home Address__________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone____________________________________________________________________________
The deposit will be 100% refundable if the decision made by the LSW Music Staff results in the trip being cancelled due to a low number of deposits made. That decision will be made by February 15, 2010.
TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS ___________
TOTAL NUMBER OF CHAPERONES ___________
TOTAL NUMBER OF PEOPLE ___________
Total deposit due is the total number of people times $125.00
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $________________________
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Cut on dotted line and return top portion with initial deposit. Keep bottom portion for your information and records.
Estimated Cost - $1500.00 per person
Payment Schedule – We must pay Heritage Festival in full by February 10 th, 2011 so the payments will be made on the following dates:
February 1, 2010 - $125 per person deposit
March 1, 2010 - $125 per person payment due
April 1, 2010 - $125 per person payment due
May 1, 2010 - $125 per person payment due
June 1, 2010 - $125 per person payment due
July 1, 2010 - $125 per person payment due
August 1, 2010 - $125 per person payment due
September 1, 2010 - $125 per person payment due (Must be paid up to date)
October 1, 2010 - $125 per person payment due
November 1, 2010 - $125 per person payment due
December 1, 2010 - $125 per person payment due
February 1, 2011 – Remainder of payment due (No January Payment)
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