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Hildegardis Visit 2013

Hildegardis Visit 2013. Host Participant and Parent Meeting. Arrival : 16 th October 6pm UH Library Departure : 31st October 12.30pm Flagpole by the gym. 2013. A new member of the family is coming … tired, hungry and overwhelmed. 16 th October 2013 6 pm UH Library

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Hildegardis Visit 2013

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  1. Hildegardis Visit2013 Host Participant and Parent Meeting

  2. Arrival: 16th October 6pm UH Library Departure: 31st October 12.30pm Flagpole by the gym 2013

  3. A new member of the family is coming…tired, hungry and overwhelmed

  4. 16thOctober 2013 6 pm UH Library Brief Welcome Reception Finger food, hors d’oeuvres, snacks and drinks needed

  5. What do the students need?

  6. Private Bed • Three meals a day • Transportation to school • Transportation to events • Include them in your events The Basics

  7. How can I be a great host?

  8. Lots of English and no German • Patience is a virtue • Check for comprehension • Encourage open dialogue • See your world through their eyes • If you are not sure, double check • Show them the best of America

  9. Misunderstandings?Check for meaning!http://safeshare.tv/w/qlcDpgnljS Bridging the cultural gap

  10. Handy tips • Phoning Germany use 011+ number ( drop 0 of area code) • Germany is 6 hours ahead • Use am/pm for time • Be careful of half hours- use digital

  11. Trips organized through the school: 1. Thursday 17th Oct Reading Area 2. Friday 18th Oct Football game at home 3. Monday 21st Oct Lancaster/Amish/Shady 4. Tuesday 22nd Oct Tom Sturgis/Wilbur FBLA 5. Wednesday 23rd Oct Philadelphia NCC 6. Thursday 24thKutztown PA Dutch Heritage

  12. In school events: 1. Yoga class with MsHanrahan 2. Chinese calligraphy class with Ms Lee 3.Chinese dumpling with Ms Lee 4. Making a handbag out of a T-Shirt Ms Mohr 5. CSI Reading with Mr Keener 6. Band and orchestra with Ms Cooper 7.Photoshop with MsMcKemey 8. Salsa with Senor Marquez 9. Cooking class with Mrs Moyer 10. Behind the Scenes with the TV crew 11. Inside the Nurse’s station 12. Rocket science with MrMelograna 13. International Business MrsFocht and Mrs Wagner

  13. Don’t forget: NYC trip (Bieber) Saturday 26th October 2013 DROP OFF Deliver to Reading Bus Terminal for 8.30am Tuesday 29th October PICK UP Reading Bus Terminal at 6.50pm. e

  14. Suggestions - Small and Tall • American Food Experience • American Sports • American Fall Traditions • Washington DC, Poconos, Zoo, Hershey, • Shocktoberfest Halloween • Philadelphia Premium Outlets The world is your oyster!

  15. School sponsored food: • Welcome Breakfast – Thursday 17th October • A lunch in the cafeteria as a group • Packed cold lunch for Philadelphia

  16. Host sponsored food: Welcome evening snacks and drinks for around 60

  17. Host organized/sponsored event The Big Farewell Dinner and Event Wednesday 30th October TEAM WORK-share the joy!! Time to say goodbye

  18. Communication: Meeting Daily for Germans… Period 1 • Daily agenda posted on the Hilde page • Daily agenda handed to the students This PowerPoint and Information Sheet will be linked to the Hilde Visit page of my website Keep in touch with me

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