D.C. Trip Letter

Dear Parents,

As many of you have heard, I am taking over as the 8th grade teacher next year. I am so excited to spend another year as your child’s homeroom teacher. We here at St. Michael’s have big plans for the class. First off we want to do everything possible to get your child into a Catholic high school. As we discussed at out parent meeting last week, we have a timeline to keep and I will continue to update you on the upcoming events via letters, my blog, e-mail and evening meetings.

One of the events I have planned is a trip to Washington DC during spring break 2010. The trip is estimated to cost $1,500 and includes airfare, hotel, bus transportation, tour guides, breakfast and dinner. I understand that times are tough financially which is why Mr. McMains and I are working on getting sponsors to donate anywhere between $750 – $1,000 to each student. That leaves each student and their family responsible for raising between $500 - $750 dollars over the next several months. Students may ask for donations or save money on their own at home. Another way we can raise to money is to fundraise here at school. Some ideas we have are a car wash, nacho sales, Applebee and Shakeys nights, and possibly a Sunday breakfast on either June 21 or July 19. The proceeds of the group events will only be divided between those students who attend and work each event. In addition, we will be holding several parent and student meetings in the evenings throughout the school year where we will discuss the DC trip.

In order to make this trip a reality, I need a strong commitment to participation and fundraising by both your child and yourself. If you are willing and able to commit to the extra work, please have you and your child sign below. If you are unable to commit now or in the future, it is more than understandable. As we begin the fundraising next year, I am asking that each student turns in about $75 -$100 at the end of every month. The money will be collected and put into an individual account. Anything over the required amount will be kept for personal spending money. All money is nonrefundable, even in the event of a child dropping out. If any of you are interested in going on the trip as a chaperone, please contact for details. Next week I am hoping to do several sales during recess and after school. If you are interested in helping, please contact me.

Regards,

Mr. Johnson
bjohnson@stmichaelspartans.com