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June 15-29, 2012 While you’re waiting… Review your handouts and fill out the information for the phone/text chain
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Excellent attendance at meetings Flamenco Dance Performance Saturday workshop Great commitment to speaking Spanish Positive attitude
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–- Henry Miller
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June 15 Depart for Spain June 16 Arrive in Madrid, begin exploring! (B,D) June 17 Explore Madrid (B) June 18 Madrid, Excursion to Segovia (B) June 19 Toledo, Journey to Sevilla (B) June 20 Sevilla (B) June 21 Head to Granada, La Alhambra, Flamenco Show (B) June 22-28 Begin your Family Stay (Meals at home) June 28 Enjoy day in Madrid (D) June 29 Return to the U.S. (B)
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Anything you want us to know about your child Individual questions that you want us to follow up on
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You have already signed ISE’s Code of Conduct and it is on file with ISE. You have also already signed Rockwood’s / Parkway’s Code of Conduct. Be aware that if you do something that endangers yourself or the group, you may be sent home at your own expense. Rockwood / Parkway School District discipline policy is in effect throughout the trip.
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Common sense rules (p.2) Guidelines for a successful family stay (pp.4-6) Photo album (required) Thank you note will be provided for you. Photo contest (p.7) Luggage guidelines (p. 8-9) Air travel information and Insurance (will discuss later tonight) (pp.10-11) Checklist: Before you leave home (p.12) Notarized Parental Permission Form and Emergency Phone Information Card – will receive at airport
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Friday, June 15 th Depart St. Louis 8:55 AM, Delta Airlines Arrive in Atlanta 11:30 AM (10:30 St. Louis time) Depart Atlanta 5:45 PM (4:45 St. Louis time) Arrive in Madrid 8:35 AM on June 16 th (1:35 AM St. Louis time) Lunch in the Atlanta airport Dinner during flight
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Friday, June 15 th – arrive at the airport at 6:00 AM. Meet leaders at Delta Airlines ticket counter. Meet the teacher with your color of t-shirt. Yellow – Hause Red – Portell Black – Pahl Purple – Sommer White - Lackey If parents accompanied students inside, they will need to say good-bye before we go to the concourse.
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Stay in groups of 3 or more while in the airport and let us know if you’re going to the bathroom, etc. Bring your phone and have it on – if we need to inform you about a change of gate, etc., we will text or call you if you’re not next to us. Because you are travelling as a group, you should check in at the airport. Do not check- in online from home.
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Wear: Spain 2012 T-shirt Neck Pouch with passport Bring: ISE luggage tags – 1 on your checked bag & 1 on your carry-on, clearly filled out with black Sharpie In your carry-on: Student Journal: “Recuerdos de mi viaje a España” Sharpie time! Luggage tags Weigh your suitcase at home! It should weigh less than 50 pounds.
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Wednesday, June 15 th Depart San Jose 1:30 PM, American Airlines Arrive in Miami 6:30 PM (5:30 St. Louis time) Depart Miami 9:15 PM (8:15 St. Louis time) Arrive in St. Louis 10:55 PM Lunch in San José airport Dinner in Miami airport
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ISE recommends $50 / per day for meals and incidentals outside the family stay. Bank / ATM / Debit cards Credit cards Options Inform your bank and credit card companies before departure that you will be in Spain!
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Students should not carry excess cash in their pockets or purses. Use your security belt / bra stash. Never carry money in your pockets other than small change! Leaders advise students on upcoming needs for cash. Most hotels have safes in rooms. Can store in safe or in locked suitcase in room.
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$550 collected from students at enrollment - T-shirts: $135.00 - Food for January meeting: $27.43 - Electrical converters: $34.46 Balance: $353.11
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Balance: $353.11 Teacher cell phone: rental and minutes Tips for driver, guide, & hotels Impromptu guided tours and/or admissions Snacks or group meals if convenient ??? We will keep accurate accounting of expenses incurred in Spain and inform you of any additional charges if necessary. You would pay for these expenses with a check payable to EHS.
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Please take our suggestions seriously. Please refer to the Packing List on our website.
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Review your handout.
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Refer to handouts
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Wear: Spain 2012 T-shirt Neck Pouch with passport Bring: ISE luggage tags – 1 on your checked bag & 1 on your carry-on, clearly filled out with black Sharpie In your carry-on: Student Journal: “Recuerdos de mi viaje a España” Sharpie time! Luggage tags
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Neck pouch! Wear it to the airport! Wear in the airport with passport & boarding passes! Do NOT take off until we ask for them after arriving in Madrid! ALWAYS stop and put your documents away in the pouch BEFORE doing anything else!
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Friday, June 29 th Depart Madrid 11:00 AM (6:00 PM St. Louis time) Arrive in Atlanta 2:45 PM (1:45 St. Louis time) Depart Atlanta 9:55 PM (8:55 St. Louis time) Arrive in St. Louis 10:47 PM Lunch on flight Snack and Dinner in Atlanta airport
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Check with Delta Airlines about delays. If we are aware of a delay, we will activate the phone chain. Meet your child at the end of security or at baggage claim.
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-- Mark Twain
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