WDC AGENDA SEPTEMBER 8, 2026

1. Who and When-Any 8th grader in the Santa Paula community. We leave                        Thursday June 10, 2027 and return Thursday June 17, 2027. If we don't have a minimum of 35, then we will be paired with another group. Here's the link to register: www.WFEploreAmerica.com/295217OXC.

2. Paperwork-Keep a notebook/folder for all paperwork and receipts. Bring a pen/pencil to use at all our meetings to write notes, questions, memos, etc. Sign in at tables in front of the cafeteria. EVERY MEETING PLEASE!

   a. Student contract/application. Parent signature and permission for grades. 

       (This is on the contract/application)

3. Fundraisers:

      (NOTE: Please specify your name if you have your own fundraider.)

   a. Community Discount Cards. The deadline is October 6, 2026. The cards sell for $15.00 each. You will make $9.00 for each card if we as a group sell more than 500 cards. If you can't sell them, please return them as soon as possible. We receive credit for unsold cards.

   b. Panda Express-Friday September 25, 2026. Please spread the word to your friends, families, acquittances and anyone else you know that can help support us. All they have to do is mention the Santa Paula Washington D.C trip and we will get a portion of the day's receipts.

    c. World's Finest Chocolate-October 6th meeting. Deadline to turn in money is Monday Nov. 2, 2026. (42% profit)

    d. Garden Market-November 9-18, 2026. Deadline will be at our November 1, 2026 meeting. Tickets will be distributed during our October 6, meeting. Tickets will sell for $12.00 each.(50% profit)

     e. El Pescador or El Preferido Dinner

      f. Pizza Man Dan'st and a few more Panda Express dinners in 2027.

      g. The Draft at Mupu Grill Fundrasier-March or April 2027

4. How to turn in money-at our monthly meetins or at Isbell Middle School room #43. School offices WILL NOT accept any funds. Do not give me bags of coins. All checks and money orders made out to "Santa Paula Community Fund." You can also Zelle or Venmo me.

      a. Checks or money orders made out to "Santa Paula Community Fund."

          EVERYTHING IS WRITTEN TO "Santa Paula Community Fund."

       b. Student name and fundraiser type on memo line. Check payable to

           "Santa Paula Community Fund."

5. Students will receive progress reports on the following dates: Oct. 11, Dec. 19, 2026. March 13, 2027 and a final one June 2, 2027.

6. TO DETERMINE YOUR ELIGIBILITY:

     a. Grades-minimum 2.25 GPA

      b. Behavior: IF YOU ARE SUPSENDED OR EXPELLED  YOU LOSE YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO ATTEND THE TRIP PLUS YOU WILL FORFEIT ALL YOUR MONEY IN YOUR EF ACCOUNT.

      c. Two teacher recommendations. Mr. Alamillo and Mr. Fernandez does this for you. (February or March 2027)

7. Website for information: spgoes2wdc. Price of trip: $3,599 if you signed up early. Check on the above link for the cost if you sign up now.

8. Mr. Alamillo's contact information. 805.933-8800 ex. 11025 or lalamillo6@roadrunner.com.

9. Cell phone usage is not permitted on the bus or while on tour in WDC. They are to remain off or on silent. Cell phone cameras are allowed. We'll discuss this further during our upcoming meetings.

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday October 6, 2026

"If you are on time, you are late. If you are early, you are on time."

UPDATED: September 9, 2026