THAT WAS A BLAST!

Hola Amigos

It was great to see everyone at our first Cuba morning meeting last week . . . we sure got things off with a bang! Now it's time to get down to some serious pre-trip planning. Starting at our next meeting (this Wednesday September 30 at 7:30) we will be exploring specific details about Cuba's geography, history, politics, economics and culture as well as particulars about our trip itinerary.

Please bring a pen or pencil with you, as well as your own mug. If your name was on a list of outstanding requirements (passports, report cards, permission slips, etc) please bring that in as well for Wednesday (see a teacher sponsor if you need extra forms). Finally, please remember your $2 and the next payment ($700 USD).

Ms. Rubio is signed up to do our treats and Eye Opener activity this coming week. Here is the list of partners and dates for treats and Eye Opener Activities for the rest of our meetings. Please make a note of the date you have committed to. Remember to keep the treats simple and the Eye Openers SHORT (no more than the first 5 minutes)

Thursday, October 8 Michaela and Merit

Thursday, October 15 Ally and Rachelyn

Wednesday, October 21 Adriane and Chloe

Wednesday, October 28 Shoval and Jeremy

Thursday, November 5 Matt and Jamie

Thursday, November 12 Shota and Max

Wednesday, November 18 Kaitlin and Hillary

Thursday, November 26 Lydia and Alyssa

Wednesday, December 2 Nina and Diana

Thursday, December 10 Mr. LaLonde

1st Meeting Reminder

Hola!

Just a quick reminder that we will be meeting together this Wednesday morning at 7:30 SHARP (be early) in Mr. Lalonde's room. See you then

MORNING MEETING DATES

As outlined in your original application packages and acceptance letters for this Cuban Edventure, students are required to attend each of the following MANDATORY weekly morning meetings in preparation for our trip. The purpose of these weekly meetings includes reviewing trip logistics, learning about the history, geography, ecology and culture of Cuba, and getting to know each other in anticipation of the exciting experience that awaits us in January. Please make a careful note of the dates below. All meetings will begin PROMPTLY at 7:30am in Mr. LaLonde's room (C211). Any student who does not attend or participate in these required pre-trip commitments will be removed from the trip.

CUBA 2010 EDVENTURE MANDATORY WEEKLY MEETING DATES (promptly at 7:30am)

Wed Sept 23

Thurs Sept 30

Thurs Oct 8

Thurs Oct 15

Wed Oct 21

Wed Oct 28

Thurs Nov 5

Thurs Nov 12

Wed Nov 18

Thurs Nov 26

Wed Dec 2

Thurs Dec 10

Wed Jan 6

We'll see you all at the first meeting September 23 at 7:30am. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact one of the sponsor teachers at school or via email, using the link provided on the right hand side of this blog page.

Enjoy your remaining days of summer vacation . . . they may be a little soggy. Oh, and just FYI, today's forecast in Cuba is sunny skies with a daytime high of 32-35 degrees and a nighttime low of 25 - 28 degrees.

Ms. Cooper, Mr. Lalonde and Ms. Rubio