London & Paris Trip Update
Dec. 2016
4 Months To Go!
Passports
No passport = no trip!
For information and forms to apply for your passport, please visit the U.S. Department of State information page.
You will be responsible for keeping track of your passport on the plane, train, and in the hotel. A lost passport is one of the few problems I cannot fix with my credit card while we are on tour. However, I can expedite the process by having a copy of your passport digitally. You must fill out the form below with your passport information and upload a copy of your passport info page. I need this ASAP!
Travel T-Shirts
50-50 Raffle
1. You ask people to buy a raffle ticket. Ask your teachers, friends, co-workers, family, anyone!
1 ticket = $5
5 tickets = $20 (free ticket!)
For each ticket you sell, you will earn $2.50.
2. You write their name & phone number and your name on one side of the ticket. You give them the other half of the ticket as a receipt.
3. Turn in all money and sold tickets to Mrs. Waid by Friday, January 6. I will give you a receipt and log your sales.
4. On Monday, January 9 we will pull the winner. The lucky winner gets half of the money sold (you will be splitting the other half among yourselves based on how much you sell). For example, if all 42 of us sell 10 tickets at $5 each to raise $2,200, the lucky winner will take home $1,100!
If you sell 20 raffle tickets, you'll earn $50 you can use toward your spending money or trip balance. If you sell 50 tickets, you'll earn $125! The more tickets we sell, the more you earn, and the bigger the jackpot.
On Wednesday, I will have your raffle ticket packets available at our meeting. If you cannot attend the meeting, please see me on Thursday to pick them up.
9 Holiday Gifts to Ask For
Backpack
European Wall Charger
USB charger to plug into a European outlet to charge your phone and/or camera. There might only be 1-2 outlets per room!
Two-Pin European USB Charger from AmazonUSB Battery Power
European / US Power Strip
Converter Set
Dual Voltage Hair Dryer
USB Charger
Passport Holder
TSA Travel Lock
Flight & Baggage Info
Our flights were posted briefly, but have since changed and are now showing not yet available. This is common as they try and get us the best possible flights with the least number of connections/layovers. Please stay tuned and I will send another update when we have more details!
London Hotel
Just over 3 miles from Wembley Stadium, Holiday Inn London West has stylish rooms with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Conveniently located between Heathrow Airport and the center of London, the hotel has a restaurant, on-site parking and a mini-gym. The spacious bedrooms at Holiday Inn London West Hotel have private modern bathrooms with free toiletries. Rooms also offer work desks, tea and coffee facilities and satellite TV. The shopping, business and entertainment areas of London are just 15 minutes away by tube (subway) from North Acton Underground Station. London Heathrow International Airport can be reached in just a 20-minute drive.
Behavior Guidelines Reminder
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, Dec. 14 - Meeting after school (Questions, Updates & 50-50 Raffle Info)
Friday, Jan. 6 - 50/50 Raffle money and tickets due back to Mrs. Waid
Monday, Jan. 23 - Meeting after school in Media Center (London Highlights)
Thursday, Feb. 16 - Meeting after school in Media Center (Paris Highlights)
Tuesday, Mar. 7 - Meeting after school in Media Center (Virtual Visit)
Tuesday, Mar. 14 - Pre-Departure Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. at MHS Media Center
Saturday, April 8 - Bon Voyage Party 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.