samedi 26 septembre 2015

Important Information on Airports and Packing from VEFE (our travel agent)

Please download and read the following documents carefully. They will help you pack and avoid problems at the airport and upon arrival in the USA. Click on the links below to see the documents.

Bagages

Bien préparer son vol en avion

vendredi 25 septembre 2015

What to pack

Regarding advising your students for the weather in Rochester :  I would advise a flexible approach of layered clothing so that students can be assured to be ready for the changeable weather in Rochester.  So far, we are having an Indian summer with temperatures in the high 70s and low 80s.  Over the next two weeks, that should shift to high 60s - low 70s, although in the evening and early morning, students should prepare to wear layers + a light jacket and scarf as it can be cold.  We have never gotten snow as early as mid-October (although we did on Halloween one year).  Generally, if the weather is bad, the families will provide your students with some supplemental clothing (coats, hats, scarves, gloves) as needed.


One essential item - comfortable walking shoes.  Although your students will find that Americans walk less and drive more, the reality is that a comfortable pair of walking shoes will make the exchange a much more pleasant experience.  We will be hiking one day in Letchworth park, so sneakers are a good idea.

Sincerely,

Mrs Black
Eastridge High School

jeudi 17 septembre 2015

On your marks, ready, set, ... Go !

T minus 19 Days and Counting

That's how NASA does it's countdowns for missions to space. Here is some information on what is waiting for us after liftoff.

First of all, our flight information:



And here is what is waiting for us at Eastridge High School


And here is a tentative schedule of our time in Rochester

Tuesday October 8th:  Shadowing American Hosts at School / After school activities / Evening with the host family.

Friday October 9th:  No school !  Field trip to a nearby natural wonder. / Evening with the host family.

Saturday and Sunday:  The weekend will be organised by the host families.

Monday October 12th:  "Columbus Day"!  Field trip to a nearby natural wonder. Evening with the host family.

Tuesday October 13th:   Shadowing American Hosts at School / After school activities / Evening with the host family.

Wednesday October 14th:  Teaching French lessons in a nearby Elementary or Middle school /Evening with the host family, packing, doing laundry.

Thursday October 15th:  Bring luggage to school. Shadowing American hosts / Goodbyes / Departure to Rochester airport for our flight to NYC.

There will be some additional surprises along the way.