NEXT MEETING = JUNE 29TH AT 6 PM (A/V ROOM) London, Dublin, Paris 2017 UPCOMING DATES: TRIP = JULY 18-27 (only 1 month, 23 days away!) NEXT MEETING = JUNE 29TH AT 6 PM (A/V ROOM)

SAFETY We are not canceling this trip and as of right now we are not changing our destinations. If I or EF felt it was unsafe we would not go to an unsafe area. 500 offices in 50 countries We can tweak the itinerary while there if it becomes unsafe, they work closely with the State Department and the US Embassy To put it in a bit of perspective, here’s a list of countries that currently have active Travel Alerts cautioning their citizens to travel to the US: The United Arab Emirates Bahamas France United Kingdom Canada New Zealand Germany

June 2017 ALL BALANCES MUST BE AT $0

Passport Confirmation I still have 3 who have not confirmed their passport. Please do so ASAP.

THE BASICS: https://www.thebasetrip .com/ Use this for: Weather Ireland and United Kingdom https://www.thebasetrip .com/ Use this for: Weather Currency Adapters/plugs – depending on what you bring, you may need converters TYPE G France TYPE C TYPE E

PACE Very fast paced Need to think about shoes WE DO NOT RETURN TO HOTEL UNTIL NIGHT Not a joke – if you don’t typically walk a lot, begin walking around your neighborhood, etc

PACKING ONE CARRY ON AND ONE PERSONAL ITEM (EF BOOK BAG) Two reasons: Carry on = approximately 22" x 14" x 9“ Two reasons: #1 – Train in Europe (changes to train overhead carrying capacity) #2 – Time in airport (and cost)

PACKING CONTINUED: http://www.eftours. com/help- center/preparation/ what-to-pack Air seal storage bags (NOT VACUUM) LAYERS Pack clothes you can wear more than once (LESS HUMIDITY IN IRELAND AND ENGLAND...France is a different story) Europe – We really stand out in bright colors, Europeans are more likely to wear dark colors even in summer NO CAMO

ABSOLUTELY DO NOT PACK: LAPTOPS IPADS CHROMEBOOKS, ETC EVERY HAIR PRODUCT, CUTE OUTFIT, HAIR ACCESSORY, OR HAIR APPLIANCE THAT YOU OWN

MONEY We will need the British pound and the Euro GO TO YOUR BANK: Card – Needs to be VISA (everyone needs one) Cash – bank should do this for you but it takes time (varying on your bank) – get money for each place, but keep ½ - 2/3 of it on your card (varies by child)

My Suggestion = For souvenirs, lunch, snacks, extra activities they may choose to do Bring 300 Euro (min) Bring 150 British Pound (min) *Keep the rest on a debit/credit card EF Suggestion = Each kid is different but your child may spend between $20-$70 a day (depending on the kid). ***NOT INCLUDING TIPS

TIPS Tour Director: 9 days * $6/day= $54/traveler Bus Driver: 15 transfers * $3/transfer= $45/traveler Local guides: 5 * $2/guide= $10/traveler Total recommended per traveler= $109 This will be handed to me on the day of departure and I will make sure all tips are allotted correctly. I will email to let you know how much per currency we will need. Please check your email.

Muster Groups Ms Boring Mr Holbrook Mrs McCarley Mrs Montalvo Mrs Usry Mrs Baker Kayla H Joshua C Abagail Martin Marisa B Zion B Emma B Joy D Derek W Kimberly RV Mysti B McKenzie F Suzie S Mackenzie J Cameron F Angelica G Judy Cole Jenna Z Kailee VL Ashlyn L Ryan H Arnulfo G Lynda T Jesse C Nichols Suemaya S Donald L Caleb E Trinity G Addison Powell Nasir E Raven Duckett Dalandra P

BUS Depart: July 18 Return: July 27 WE WILL MEET AT 11:30 (to get everyone situated) We will leave the student parking lot of Westside High School at 12:00 noon on July 18th. Please eat lunch before you arrive as we will not stop until we get to the airport. Return: July 27 We will arrive at 7:25 pm Bus will pick us up at 8:00 pm We will return to WHS (probably between 10:30 and 11:00)

INSTAGRAM FOLLOW THIS ACCOUNT!!!! Instagram: whsworldtravel Hashtag : #RamsTravel #LDP2017 Picture Competition – Take a picture(s) with your EF Bag / some friends before you leave and tag the account (use the hashtags!) I’ll choose one for the profile

MY PHONE NUMBER: EMAIL ME FOR THE NUMBER *Try to email first *Please DO NOT give this out to any student(s) who are not on this trip. *Text me ASAP and tell me your first and last name (if you’re a parent, tell me who your child is)

FORMS

Dietary Restrictions I need to know TODAY if you are a vegetarian, cannot eat certain foods, or have any other dietary restrictions. After the meeting, please see Mrs. Usry

PURSES / STORING MONEY EF BAGS

NEXT MEETING: Check your emails BRING YOUR FORMS NEXT TIME: NEXT MEETING = JUNE 29TH AT 6 PM (A/V ROOM) Travel rules and what to expect when traveling internationally, liquids rules, information regarding locations, information regarding dress (cathedrals, etc), cultural information, meeting/bus information