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Student Packing Checklist — DC Edition

Printable PDF • 2 pages

The ultimate printable packing checklist for 8th graders and middle schoolers heading to Washington DC. Organized by category with a parent sign-off section.

  • Clothing by weather condition
  • Tech & charger checklist
  • Money & documents section
  • Parent sign-off column
  • Day-by-day reminders
For Teachers

Parent Permission Form Template

Editable Word Doc • 3 pages

A fully customizable permission slip template with medical info section, emergency contacts, photo release, and liability waiver language reviewed by school administrators.

  • Medical information section
  • Emergency contact fields
  • Photo & video release clause
  • Liability language included
  • Editable in Word/Google Docs
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School Trip Fundraising Planner

Printable PDF + Tracker • 6 pages

12-week fundraising timeline, goal-setting worksheet, event tracker, and per-student progress chart. Includes 8 proven fundraising idea profiles with estimated revenue.

  • 12-week fundraising calendar
  • Goal & gap calculator
  • Per-student progress tracker
  • 8 fundraising idea profiles
  • Parent communication templates
For Teachers

Principal Approval Proposal Template

Editable Word Doc • 4 pages

A fill-in-the-blank proposal that addresses every concern principals have — educational alignment, safety plan, budget breakdown, chaperone ratios, and approval timeline.

  • Educational objectives section
  • Safety & supervision plan
  • Budget summary table
  • Chaperone ratio chart
  • Pre-written persuasive language
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Group Trip Budget Worksheet

Google Sheets / Excel • 1 spreadsheet (5 tabs)

A detailed spreadsheet template for planning your full trip budget — per-student costs, group totals, fundraising goals, payment schedules, and surplus/deficit tracking.

  • Auto-calculating formulas
  • Per-student & group views
  • Payment schedule tab
  • Fundraising progress tab
  • Print-ready summary
For Directors

Music Tour Planning Guide

Printable PDF • 8 pages

The complete planning guide for orchestra, choir, and band directors organizing a performance tour. Covers audition prep, venue coordination, logistics, and fundraising.

  • Pre-tour checklist (18 months out)
  • Venue scouting criteria
  • Instrument transport guide
  • Rehearsal schedule template
  • Performance night checklist

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