FRENCH STUDENT EXCHANGE
Sunset Elementary School, French Student Exchange 2010
Fifth Grade Students from Sunset Elementary will be going to Strasbourg, France, June 10th – June 24th, 2010
and Sunset Elementary will receive French students from Strasbourg from April 7-18 2010
For more information come to the meeting on
January 12th at 6 pm at Sunset Elemenatry
More information on the French Students coming
to Sunset Elementary, click here
We are looking for families to host the French students during their stay from April 7-18 2010
Itinerary for Fith grade Student from Sunset going to Strasbourg
Wednesday, June 10th
Meeting at Miami International Airport, Departure to Strasbourg (via Paris)
Thursday, June 11th
Arrival in Strasbourg, students meet host families; afternoon with host family
Friday, June 12th
Tour of the city of Strasbourg 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; afternoon in school classes with host student and welcome “goûter” at “Notre Dame de Sion”.
Saturday, June 13th
“ Fête de la musique”; Students present a song/dance at “Notre Dame de Sion”
Sunday, June 14th
Entire day spent with host family.
Monday, June 15th
Day spent in class at “Notre Dame de Sion”.
Tuesday, June 16th
All day trip to “parcours aventure accrobranche”.
Wednesday, June 17th
Visit of European Parliament.
Thursday, June 18th
Bateaux-mouche, Visit of the “Cathédrale de Strasbourg” and its Astronomical,
Clock (12:30). Discover “la Petite France”, Les “Ponts Couverts”.
Friday, June 19th
Day trip to visit the medieval feudal castle “Le Haut-Koenigsbourg” in the village of Orschwiller in the nearby Vosges Mountains; picnic at the castle and walk in the forest.
Saturday, June 20th
Day spent with host family
Sunday, June 21st
Day spent with host family.
Monday, June 22nd
Departure 7am to Paris by TGV (bullet train); hotel check-in, visit of Paris, Notre-Dame, Jardin du Luxembourg, Bateaux-Mouches on the Seine river by night.
Tuesday, June 23rd
Visit of Paris, Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysées, Invalides.
Wednesday, June 24th
Return to Miami; arrival at Miami International Airport afternoon where students are picked-up by parents.
(Itinerary subject to change due to unexpected circumstances)
FIPA, French International Program Association
P.O. Box 430845, Miami, Florida, 33243-0845, USA
(786) 837-6347
FIFTH GRADE FRENCH I.S.PROGRAM STUDENTS
Fifth Grade Student Exchange Trip to Strasbourg, France.
This is the cumulating school year at Sunset, in which your child may finally become involved in the French Student Exchange Program. This program had been put on hold for reasons dictated by Miami Dade County and we are very happy to offer it to Sunset Elementary School’s students again.
The parents, FIPA and Sunset Elementary School are looking forward to fulfill the children’s highest expectations.
We want you to know that involvement in the French Program is both a privilege and a challenge to be valued. The Exchange Program requires a commitment on the part of the child to maintain a sound academic standing in school and a commitment on the part of the parents to complete all obligations as set forth in the guidelines. It includes but is not limited to responsibly paying costs (financial aid may be available), carefully completing all required forms, meeting all deadlines and performing required duties towards the good execution of this exchange.
You will find that participation in the Exchange program and sharing this milestone experience for your children provides a deep sense of community with fellow participants, the families of your children’s classmates. Expect many pleasant discoveries in how diverse, warm and delightful French International Studies families can be.
We are looking forward to working with you at creating a successful and unforgettable ’09 Exchange.
The French Student Exchange Committee:
Bertrand Lecocq (305) 772-7042 bzaga@bellsouth.net
Hélène Salaün (305) 527-0173 hsalaun@hotmail.com
Juanita Concha (305) 778 1254
GENERAL GUIDELINES
FRENCH STUDENT EXCHANGE
PROGRAM: 5th grade students will go to France to stay in a paired French student’s home, attend school with that student and visit his/her city, during a two-week trip to France in June 2010. Sunset Elementary School students will visit Paris on their way back to Miami. It was too short notice to establish a return trip this school year. We are looking forward to reinstate it next school-year when, in turn, French students will be received by the parents of Sunset Elementary School or/and Carver Middle School’s students
AVAILABILITY: To 5th grade students from Sunset Elementary School in good academic standing. Parents are to become FIPA members, as this Association is the one, which coordinates and provides funding for the Exchange Program.
Number of Students and Chaperones: From Previous experience, we have set a limit of twenty (20) students with two to three chaperones, who would travel to France.
PARENTS do not go to France: Parents of American students, who are participating in the exchange, will not be permitted to accompany their children. The exchange is for students only, and is designed as a step forward to adulthood while providing them with the experience of French family life and schooling. Teachers and representatives from Sunset Elementary School will be assisting all of the children should any problem arise, and will contact you about problems if necessary.
STUDENT OBLIGATIONS: Students participating in the French Student Exchange Program are expected to maintain a sound academic standing and good behavior. The final decision on student participation will be at the Principal discretion.
COSTS AND ARRANGEMENTS: to be announced next meeting January 12th 2010.
Payment should be made to FIPA and remitted to one of the Committee members:
Bertrand Lecocq (305) 772-7042 bzaga@bellsouth.net
Hélène Salaün (305) 527-0173 hsalaun@hotmail.com
REFUNDS: to be annouced
FINANCIAL AID: to be determined
SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS: This is our children’s Exchange Program. Do not hesitate to direct all suggestions and comments to:
Bertrand Lecocq (305) 772-7042 bzaga@bellsouth.net
Hélène Salaün (305) 527-0173 hsalaun@hotmail.com
- About the city of STRASBOURG
- Application
- Chaperone information
- Travel tips
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