Hello all!

 This trip is an amazing opportunity for our students. It brings the content we have learned all year to life and is beneficial for EVERY student! For that reason I wanted to take a moment and explain a few things to you and your child.

I am estimating the trip to cost students $280.00; the final amount is hard to predict at this time with inflation and will be unknown until all reservations and final count of travelers have been determined. A few fundraisers will be offered throughout the year. I do not want financial situations to restrict any student from attending, therefore please take advantage of the fundraisers. This trip is more affordable, the more student participants we have!!

If your student is interested in attending the trip please send in the minimum first $70.00 payment to reserve your child’s place on our trip. This is necessary to make plans and reservations. Included with this letter is your payment plan for the remainder of the balance. The last payment will be due on February 8, 2023. The fundraising will be deducted from the total amount owed but all travelers are responsible for the initial $70.00 payment. Thank you for understanding that prompt payments are crucial for the organization of this trip. It is fully funded by the people going on the trip and no money comes from the district.

If your student decides not to attend you will not be reimbursed any money that has already been spent on tickets, hotel, bus or any other trip accommodation. You are responsible for your portion of the trip. Please understand you may not be reimbursed the amount you have paid up until the date of cancellation. In some cases, you may owe a balance for what has already been purchased. After your financial responsibilities have been taken care of you will be reimbursed any overpayment.

Parents are invited to come and experience the trip!! Every seat on the bus is accounted for for each student. Unfortunately, parents will need to provide their own transportation. We want to make it clear that this is a trip for the kids. In the past parents have organized together to rent vans or vehicles to make the transportation affordable. The adult trip cost is estimated at $260.00 this year.  There are fingerprinting requirements for any adult wanting to join the trip (information found here: Mammoth Cave Parents Letter). We will have a parent meeting to cover all information regarding the trip, time and date TBD. 

This trip depends on responsible decisions by all students to be successful, therefore, behavior will be watched throughout the year and I have the responsibility to deny participation on the trip to ensure this is a safe and enjoyable experience for all. I am positive we should have no problems but want to make you aware that this trip can be denied if your child chooses not to obey school rules.

If you have any questions please feel free to email me at bpickens@newlondon.k12.oh.us or at the school at 419-929-1586 Ext. 3212. I cannot wait to go exploring with the seventh graders!!