2012 orlando trip
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Parent meeting slideshow for 2012 Orlando trip. Meeting took place on Nov 16, 2011 from 5-6 pm.TRANSCRIPT
6th Grade Orlando Trip with the ExMo TeamOrlando, Florida
•Non-school-sponsored field trip•Approved by Laurie Norton, Principal•Brightspark Travel, Inc
•Company used for 5th grade DC trip
Orlando TripPurpose
An end-of-year opportunity for students to expand on
•Science•Math•Social Studies•Language Arts
knowledge by providing a hands-on learning experience related to 6th and 7th grade learning standards.
Orlando TripDates
May 29 – Tue morning departureJune 2 – Sat evening arrival
•Parent drop-off and pick-up at DFW
Orlando TripCost
$1693.00 per participant{$130.00 Refund Guarantee Protection}$1823.00 total
•Sorry! No airline miles, upgrades, or hotel points may be applied to this package.
Orlando TripCost includes•Flights•Meals
•Lunch on Day 1 through Dinner on Day 5
•4 nights Hotel Stay•Overnight Security Guard•Sightseeing Bus•Brightspark Guide (24-hour Service)•All Admissions to theme parks
Orlando TripCost does not include
•Souvenirs•Checked luggage fee
•Carry-on luggage only
•5 t-shirts for daily dress code
Orlando TripDress Code
•Mandatory•Safety = top priority•Comfort•Represent Highland Park, TX
•Same color t-shirt•Athletic shorts•Comfortable shoes•Brightspark lanyard and backpack
Orlando TripSample Day Itinerary
•Breakfast•½ day Disney Y.E.S. Program at Theme Park•Lunch•Afternoon at Theme Park•Dinner arrangements•Evening time at Theme Park•Bedtime
Orlando TripTheme Parks
•Magic Kingdom•Animal Kingdom•Epcot Center•Hollywood Studios•Universal Studios
Orlando Trip Educational Programs
Disney Youth Education Series (Y.E.S.)•Science•World Cultures•Language Arts & HumanitiesProgram VideoMOSI Science Program •Biology
Orlando Trip Disney's Millennium Cultures
Discover how cultural gateways have been created through technology, communication and commerce. The culturally authentic pavilions of the World Showcase serve as the backdrop for this interactive study of people and places around the world. Students learn that while cultures vary, all people share similar needs and interests in the global community.
http://www.disneyyouth.com/youth-education-series/wdw/millenium-cultures?id=19047
Orlando Trip Disney's Team Up for Wildlife
Travel throughout Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and experience select attractions to discover how diverse people and animals respond to conservation challenges in the ever-changing world in which we live.
http://www.disneyyouth.com/youth-education-series/wdw/team-up-for-wildlife?id=19061
Orlando Trip MOSI Science at Tampa BayKayak along the mangroves on a guided tour of Tampa Bay’s marine, plant, and animal wildlife, native to the Gulf Coast.Take part in the dissection of a marine animal, and spend time learning netting techniques while snorkeling in the waters off of the Florida coast.
Orlando TripHotel Accommodations•Embassy Suites Hotel•Room Assignments will be completed approximately 1 month prior to the trip•Quad Assignments•Occupancy surcharges
•Triple-$49, Double-$129, Single-$369
Orlando TripTeacher Chaperones
•Rina Almarez•Shannon Taliaferro•Sarah Weatherford•Andrea Crane
•Less than 1:10 Student-Teacher ratio•Limited to 36 students•Wait list in case of cancellations
Orlando TripStudents
•MIS students only•Students will complete an online survey to help determine if the trip is a good fit•Students must be in good standing with MIS•No ISS (In-School Suspension) served•If asked to un-register, cancellation fees will be assessed
Orlando TripFees
•Cancellations for ANY reason will be subject to fees:•See details on flyer•59-21 days before tour 50%•20 days before tour to departure day 100%
•Refund Guarantee Protection (RGP) $130•Guarantees a full refund, less RGP
Orlando TripRegistration
•Opening Day– Wednesday, Nov 30, 2:00 pm•www.BrightsparkTravel.com•Booking code 5616642
Orlando TripThank you for coming!
•We are excited about this opportunity and look forward to learning, Disney-style, with your child!
ExMo Teachers
•Rina Almarez [email protected]•Shannon Taliaferro [email protected]•Sarah Weatherford [email protected]•Andrea Crane [email protected]