Choir Trip Proposal Proposed Dates​: April 4th-8th 2018 Estimated number of student participants​: 80-90. Students in Choraleers, Sugar & Spice, and Cecilian Choir will be eligible to sign up for the trip. Estimated number of chaperones​: 15-20 Estimated cost per person​: $650 (will vary slightly based on the number of participants, and almost $100 less than the trip we took in 2014). Students and parents will be asked to make a deposit in August and then allowed to make payments through the end of February. The trip will not be mandatory, and students will have the opportunity to raise a significant portion of the cost of the trip if they choose to participate in the fundraisers. Fundraisers ​(pending administrative approval): The majority of our fundraisers will directly benefit the students and help them earn money toward their trip as well as other yearly choir fees. We have several fundraisers we use each fundraisers include our annual Fireworks Tent, Window Washes, Cookie Dough Sales (phone orders, not door-to-door sales), Chili Supper, 5K, and T-Shirt Sales. Some students also worked hard to earn more than they needed this year through fundraising so they could get a head start on fundraising for a potential trip. We will also be proposing a new fundraising asking for local sponsors. There are many music programs in Missouri and throughout the midwest that have some kind of sponsorship program in order to help raise funds. Purpose of the trip​: To expose students to arts, history, and culture from other regions of the country. Students will spend the majority of the trip visiting and learning about important historical monuments and museums, including sites such as the Alamo and the JFK Memorial and Museum. Students will also perform in an adjudicated festival and receive feedback from judges in Texas, where there are many exemplary high school choir programs. Trips also help with building community, recruitment and retention in student organizations. On our last choir trip to New Orleans in 2014 was well-liked by both students and parents, and many students made comments about how much they learned and also how they wouldn’t have been able to gain that knowledge or have the same experiences on their own. We are using the same tour company as we did last time since we had a very positive experience. Two of the primary benefits to using this company are the private night time hotel security, and the on-site tour manager that will be with us the entire time we are in Texas.

5/2/17 NEOSHO HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS, NEOSHO, MO TRIP TO SAN ANTONIO / DALLAS / CHOICE MUSIC FESTIVAL – April 4 – 8, 2018 TRIP #18-15040 Wednesday, April 4, 2018 6:00 PM:

Two 56 passenger motorcoaches (maximum seats available to group are 111) arrive at Neosho High School, 511 S. Neosho Blvd., Neosho, MO 64850 (417-451-8670) for loading. NOTE: In keeping with Educational Tours, Inc.’s commitment to safety and security, we prepare each itinerary in accordance with the DOT rules and regulations, giving drivers a minimum of 9 hours off each night and a maximum of 15 hours on duty during any 24hour period. We reserve the right to revise the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances such as traffic, road closures, site closures, weather, etc. Your Tour Manager will consult with the Group Leader and drivers on any changes.

7:00 PM:

Depart from Neosho High School on first class, air-conditioned, DVD equipped MOTORCOACHES provided by MOUNTAIN HOME CHARTER SERVICE (800-844-3214 / 870-404-5146). (11 hours have been allotted for the drive, plus one hour for rest stops on your own enroute)

Thursday, April 5, 2018 In the event of a delay, please call your tour manager with your estimated arrival time. 7:00 AM:

Arrive in the San Antonio, TX area; meet your TOUR MANAGER at the DRURY PLAZA SAN ANTONIO NORTH STONE OAK, 823 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio, TX 78232 (210-494-2420) for CHANGING ROOMS and DELUXE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

8:30 AM:

Depart on coach for your tour

9:30 AM:

Arrive at NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS for your DISCOVERY TOUR – See an incredible world of natural beauty with giant stalactites and stalagmites

11:30 AM:

Depart on coach for the downtown

12:30 PM:

Arrive at the Riverwalk – The downtown loop of the San Antonio River provides unusual ways to see a portion of the city. Lunch on your own

2:30 PM:

Meet at THE ALAMO THEATER – Watch the IMAX “Alamo, the Price of Freedom.” (3pm show time, subject to availability) After the IMAX, walk to the ALAMO and meet your host in front of the Shrine for a HISTORY TALK. Afterwards explore the Alamo on your own. It is the oldest of San Antonio's missions. (4pm history talk, subject to availability)

4:45 PM:

Walk to dinner

Information regarding optional Travel Protection is available from your Group Leader.

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Arrive for DINNER at RITA’S ON THE RIVER

6:30 PM:

Walk to the cruise

6:45 PM:

Arrive for your RIO SAN ANTONIO CRUISE – An enjoyable, narrated river cruise with your own personal guide and driver.

8:15 PM:

Depart on coach for the hotel

9:00 PM:

Arrive at the SAN ANTONIO AREA HOTEL and check-in PRIVATE NIGHT TIME HOTEL SECURITY

Friday, April 6, 2018 6:00 AM:

DELUXE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST at the hotel and check-out

7:15 AM:

Depart on coach for Dallas (5 hours have been allotted for the drive plus 1.5 hours for rest stop/lunch on your own enroute)

1:45 PM:

Arrive in the Dallas area and participate in the CHOICE MUSIC FESTIVALS (subject to 2018 schedule and availability, please apply early and request 2:45, 3:30 and 4:05pm time slots) Neosho High School Concert Choir warms up Neosho High School Concert Choir performs for adjudication Neosho High School Women’s Choir warms up Neosho High School Women’s Choir performs for adjudication Written and taped comments Neosho High School TBD Choir warms up Neosho High School TBD Choir performs for adjudication Written and taped comments

4:30 PM:

Depart on coach for the hotel

5:30 PM:

Arrive at the FAIRFIELD INN ARLINGTON, 2500 E Lamar Blvd., Arlington, TX 76006 (817-649-5800) check in and prepare for the evening

7:30 PM:

Depart on coach for dinner

8:00 PM:

Arrive at MEDIEVAL TIMES FEAST & TOURNAMENT – Enjoy a four-course DINNER while fearless knights on spirited stallions compete in daring tournament games of skill and accuracy.

10:30 PM:

Depart on coach for the hotel

Information regarding optional Travel Protection is available from your Group Leader.

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5/2/17 PRIVATE NIGHT TIME HOTEL SECURITY Saturday, April 7, 2018 9:00 AM: 10:00 AM:

DELUXE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST at the hotel Depart for SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS – From the giant-sized coasters to the familyfriendly rides, enjoy a larger than life entertainment experience that is distinctly and unforgettably Texas. Lunch on your own MEAL COUPON PROVIDED for dinner

Evening:

Meet for the CHOICE MUSIC FESTIVALS AWARDS CEREMONY (subject to 2018 schedule)

10:00 PM:

At park closing, depart for the hotel PRIVATE NIGHT TIME HOTEL SECURITY

Sunday, April 8, 2018 8:30 AM: es 9:30 AM: 10:00 AM:

BREAKFAST at the hotel and check-out Depart on coach for the museum Arrive at THE SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM at DEALEY PLAZA – Examines the life, times, death, and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Your AUDIO TOUR incorporates excerpts from historic radio broadcasts, voices of reporters, police officers, and eyewitnesses. Also see John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial – A monument to the 35th president, who was assassinated near this location in 1963

12:00 PM:

Depart on coach for lunch

12:15 PM:

Arrive for LUNCH at HARD ROCK CAFÉ

1:30 PM:

Depart on coach for home. (6.5 hours have been allotted for the drive, plus 1.5 hours for rest stops/dinner on your own enroute) If time and proximity permits, final itinerary may reflect returning the Tour Manager(s) to the Hotel before departing for home.

Two hours away from home, please call our 24-hour (1-800-654-4560 then “0”) service; give the name of your school and expected arrival time. 9:30 PM:

Arrive at Neosho High School

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY OR TO LEAVE A MESSAGE, PLEASE CALL 1-800-654-4560. PLEASE LEAVE ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION INCLUDING NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS Information regarding optional Travel Protection is available from your Group Leader.

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5/2/17 TRIP FEATURES NEOSHO HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS, NEOSHO, MO TRIP TO SAN ANTONIO / DALLAS / CHOICE MUSIC FESTIVAL – April 4 – 8, 2018 TRIP #18-15040 THE TOUR INCLUDES: * Round trip transportation on first class, air-conditioned, DVD equipped motorcoaches * First-class accommodations for one night and changing rooms upon arrival in the San Antonio area and two nights in the Dallas area * Four breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners, and one meal coupon * Natural Bridge Caverns / Alamo Theater / IMAX / The Alamo * Rivercenter Mall / Riverwalk / Rio San Antonio Cruise * Participation in the Choice Music Festival / Six Flags Over Texas / Awards Ceremony * Medieval Times Feast & Tournament * Sixth Floor Museum / Kennedy Memorial * Private night time hotel security * Group Travel Videos Package for each student and group leader(s) * All trip planning and arrangements * $4,000,000 Liability Insurance and SYTA Consumer Protection Plan Coverage * Post Departure Travel Protection Plan - Includes Accident and Sickness, Trip Interruption, and Travel Delay protection for all participants. This does not include Cancellation Protection. * Services of our company tour manager for your entire stay in San Antonio and Dallas * All gratuities and fuel surcharges included * 800-654-4560 Emergency phone service, answered 24 hours, provided for your peace of mind, while the trip is in progress Optional additional Travel Protection, which includes Cancel For Any Reason protection, is available for purchase and follows Educational Tours, Inc.’s cancellation policy. Educational Tours is a member of the Student Youth Travel Association Trip inclusions are based on prices as of 3/29/17 and subject to availability and rates at the time of finalizing the Travel Agreement. If there are swimming opportunities available, there may not be a lifeguard on duty. ETI is not responsible for the supervision or safety of students. Information regarding optional Travel Protection is available from your Group Leader.

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