ESPAÑA 2011

ITINERARY Depart from Chicago on June 9 MADRID EL ESCORIAL TOLEDO 5 nights EL ESCORIAL Daytrip from Madrid TOLEDO Stop en route to Sevilla SEVILLA 1 night CÓRDOBA Stop en route GRANADA 2 nights FAMILY STAY (Coastal town) Return to U.S. on June 23

MADRID

PALACIO REAL

CIBELES

MUSEO DEL PRADO

PLAZA MAYOR

ESTADIO SANTIAGO BERNABEU

2010 WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS

EL ESCORIAL

TOLEDO

TOLEDO JEWELRY

SEVILLA

CATEDRAL DE SEVILLA

GRANADA

LA ALHAMBRA

LA ALHAMBRA

FLAMENCO

CÓRDOBA

COSTA DEL SOL

FAMILY STAY 5 days in home of Spanish family Learn about daily life in Spain Unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to apply and practice the Spanish you have learned Make new lifelong friends

FAMILY STAY Coastal town Families screened and selected by local coordinator Volunteers—they want you in their home! Most students say this is their favorite part of the trip!

LANGUAGE & FRIENDSHIP Founded by foreign language teachers in 1988 Focus on learning and using the language rather than a sightseeing tour Custom designed tours, excellent service Winner of Minnesota Pro Lingua Award for commitment to foreign language education

SAFETY & SECURITY Violent crime in Spain is extremely rare—much lower rate than cities in U.S. 1 adult per 10 students traveling

MEETINGS Students will meet once a month after school during the first two terms of the year Twice a month during third term Parents and students will meet once a month from January-June, on either Sunday afternoons or Wednesday evenings (according to group preference) Attendance at all meetings is required

MEETINGS Trip planning folder contains LOTS of useful information What if…? Vocabulary Cultural differences to watch for

TRIP PRICE Based on 18-20 students $3700-3900 I know, I know. Now let’s talk about what’s included and how to make it easier for you!

INCLUSIONS Roundtrip airfare including taxes and fuel from Chicago O’Hare Transportation from Cedar Rapids to Chicago O’Hare Family stay arrangements 8 nights accomodations in European tourist-type hotels with students 3-4 to a room Continental breakfast every day All meals during family stay

INCLUSIONS All transportation within Spain (motorcoach, train, etc) Transfers to-from airport in Madrid 1 pre-arranged dinner All entrances and fees, including flamenco show Medical/accident insurance + limited cancellation protection All preparation materials

PAYMENT SCHEDULE October 15 (or with application): $800 November 30: $800 January 15: $800 March 15: $800 April 15: balance due

FUNDRAISERS There will be fundraising activities to help offset the cost of the trip. Most of these are coordinated by parents. In the past, we’ve sold cookie dough, butter braids, etc. Write letters asking people/businesses to sponsor you Open to lots of ideas: dinners, donations…we could have separate meetings to plan and coordinate this part.

FUNDRAISER Chocolate & treats, cheese & sausage sale Brochures available tonight—get started right away! All proceeds go directly to you! For every 20 items sold, you get a 5 lb. bag of gummi bears! Web-based sales—out-of-town relatives can help out too!!

HAVE A JOB? Then saving for the trip is easy! Let’s say you make $7.50/hour and work 20 hours/week. That is about $150/week (before tax) You could save enough for the trip in roughly 26 weeks.

ELIGIBILITY Trip is not sponsored by Cedar Rapids School District or Kennedy High School. You must be currently enrolled in Spanish 2 or higher (and remain enrolled all year). I reserve the right to select participants based on teacher recommendations, academic standing, health/attendance issues, meeting attendance, and/or discipline/behavior issues.

WHY GO? To see the culture, history, and geography of another country up close. To practice and improve your Spanish skills. To learn what it’s like to live in another country—not just be a tourist. To become more independent, self-confident, and to learn more about yourself and your capabilities. To improve understanding of other cultures and points of view

WHY GO? TO HAVE FUN!

WHAT’S NEXT? Language and Friendship application First payment of $800 is due with application (by October 15) One recent school photo Letter to host family (we’ll meet after school to work on this together) Apply for a passport if you do not have one!

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