Dear 8th Grade Parents:

It is hard to believe the trip to Washington D.C. is just over nine weeks away! The trip will begin on Wednesday, March 26, with the return date of Friday, March 28, 2025. The cost includes a three-day, two-night stay at the Doubletree Hotel (620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20877, 301-977-8900). The cost will be $620.00 and includes all meals, admission to all sites, a dinner cruise along the Potomac River, and a panoramic group picture.

We have scheduled a parent and student meeting for Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 7:00-7:45
PM in the OFMS Cafetorium. At this time a representative from Jerry Nowak Tours, Mr. Sislowski, and Mr. Kurz will review the itinerary, the amount of spending money to bring, departure and return procedures, and other important information. This meeting will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have. It is very important that at least one adult from each household attend with the student going on the trip.

Please click on the links below for important information about our upcoming trip to DC on March 26, 27, & 28, 2024.

Parent Letter 01 16 2025

OFMS Washington DC Forms Link

Final payment is due by Friday, January 31, 2025, and will be collected at the parent meeting on January 29.

Final payment may be made by check in the main office. Online payments are accepted at PaySchools (look under the Activity Tab).

Parents that have been selected as chaperones will receive an email by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. If you do not receive an email by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, we were not able to select you as a chaperone.

Please let me know if you have any questions.