Host Participant and Parent Meeting

Hildegardis Visit2013

2013

Arrival:

16th October 6pmUH Library

Departure: 31st October 12.30pmFlagpole by the gym

A new member of the family is

coming…

tired, hungry and overwhelmed

Finger food, hors d’oeuvres, snacks and drinks needed

16th October 2013

6 pm UH Library

Brief Welcome Reception

What do the students need?

*The Basics

Private BedThree meals a dayTransportation to school Transportation to eventsInclude them in your events

How can I be a great host?

*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

Misunderstandings?Check for meaning!

http://safeshare.tv/w/qlcDpgnljS

Bridging the cultural gap

Handy tips

Phoning Germany use 011+ number

( drop 0 of area code)Germany is 6 hours aheadUse am/pm for timeBe careful of half hours- use digital

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 24th Kutztown PA Dutch

Heritage

* In school events:1. Yoga class with Ms Hanrahan2. Chinese calligraphy class with Ms Lee3.Chinese dumpling with Ms Lee4. Making a handbag out of a T-Shirt Ms Mohr5. CSI Reading with Mr Keener 6. Band and orchestra with Ms Cooper7.Photoshop with Ms McKemey8. Salsa with Senor Marquez9. Cooking class with Mrs Moyer10. Behind the Scenes with the TV crew11. Inside the Nurse’s station12. Rocket science with Mr Melograna13. International Business Mrs Focht and Mrs Wagner

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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.

The world is your oyster!

Suggestions - Small and TallAmerican Food ExperienceAmerican SportsAmerican Fall TraditionsWashington DC, Poconos, Zoo, Hershey,

Shocktoberfest HalloweenPhiladelphia Premium Outlets

School sponsored food:

oWelcome Breakfast – Thursday 17th OctoberoA lunch in the cafeteria as a groupoPacked cold lunch for Philadelphia

Host sponsored food:

Welcome evening snacks

and drinks for around 60

Time to say goodbye

Host organized/sponsored event

The Big Farewell Dinner and Event

Wednesday 30th OctoberTEAM WORK-share the joy!!

Keep in touch with me

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