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Star of India

4 th Grade Parent Information Meeting. Star of India. May 1 5 - 1 6 th , 201 3 & May 29 th -30 th , 201 3. What is the Star of India? Dates- students, chaperons, and crew Cost Fundraising Parents’ Nights Out Mixed Bags Sales (reusable bags) Recycling Program

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Star of India

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  1. 4th Grade Parent Information Meeting Star of India May 15-16th, 2013 & May29th-30th, 2013

  2. What is the Star of India? • Dates- students, chaperons, and crew • Cost • Fundraising • Parents’ Nights Out • Mixed Bags Sales (reusable bags) • Recycling Program • Applebee’s Breakfast • Smencils and Water • CD of photos Today’s Agenda

  3. Gold Digger Overnight The adventure begins in 1851 in San Diego Bay. California has just become the thirty-first state. Students have just heard the news of the discovery of gold and decide to try their "luck" in the diggings of Northern California.Students must negotiate with an agent for passage to San Francisco. Once aboard, students prepare the vessel by moving cargo and setting sail. They may, however, be surprised by the persuasive attempts of a variety of historic characters extolling the virtues of their "hidden agendas.Upon conclusion of the voyage, students must decide on their own destiny. They must elect to remain aboard and adapt the life they have come to know as sailors, or to jump ship to face the uncertainty of the gold fields. Overnight ProgramGrades: 4-6Length: 18 hoursTimes: 3:00pm - 9:00amClass Size: 26-60 students 4-11 adult Minimum/MaximumCost: $70 per student, $30 per adult.

  4. It’ll be okay…it’s only one night!

  5. Are we sure we really want to do this again?

  6. Arrival Downtown!

  7. The first mate recruiting the ship’s crew.

  8. Request Permission to come on board, Sir!

  9. Going over the ship rules… Aye, Aye Sir!

  10. Student leaders meet with the captain.

  11. Learning to hoist a 300 lb. barrel.

  12. Teamwork required to raise the main sail.

  13. Maneuvering the load

  14. Learning to Stow a rope

  15. Finally, dinner from the galley… I’m so hungry I can eat a horse!

  16. Time for bed… or should I say, “ Time to hit the sack!”

  17. Lights out!!

  18. The Crew sleeps with their team members. Yes! Parents sleep on the deck as well! After a long day at sea the crew falls asleep very quickly.

  19. Students participate in watch shifts rotating every two hours throughout the night.

  20. They watch the wind and adjust the sails. They steer the ship. Rain, fog, or darkness

  21. Mornin’ Captain!

  22. Numbers:

  23. Recycling: ongoing can start ASAP • Parents Nights Out: February • Applebee’s Breakfast: March • Mixed Bag Sales: October • Smencil/Water sales: ongoing • CD of photos: ongoing Fundraising Tentative Dates

  24. Parents’ Night Out

  25. Thank you for coming to this meeting!

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