French Exchange 2010

Monday, April 5th to Friday, April 16th

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Looking for two more hosts

MERCI!

Outline1. Who are our exchange partners?2. What are the benefits of doing an exchange?3. What happened in prior exchanges?4. When will I get my student?5. What is the itinerary?

1. What about lunches?2. What will we do on weekends?3. What about weeknights and school activities?

6. What should we expect?7. What does the host student need?8. Where do I find updated information?9. What if there are emergencies?10. What if I am unable to host?

Who are our exchange partners? http://www.lyc-monnet-lqly.ac-versailles.fr/ http://www.lyc-monnet-lqly.ac-versailles.fr/s

pip.php?article50 

Lycée Jean-Monnet Gaël Manesceau Josianne Cornouiller Michèle Garnier

Location: La-Queue-lez-Yvelines

Le Lycée Jean-Monnet

What are the benefits of an exchange? Development of lifelong friendships Language acquisition Broadened world view Cultural experiences Making connections to another community Forging friendships “International learning and knowledge propels students

towards acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and community perspectives” (http://www.wep.org.au/info/student-exchange-benefits)

Trip priority for France next year (has not been officially approved)

What happened in prior exchanges? This is our fourth cycle

of the exchangeFrance host France visit

April 2004 Feb 2005

April 2006 Nov 2006

April 2008 Nov 2008

April 2010 Nov 2010

*projected

When will I get my student? BCHS students: Fill in profiles (in your student

folder); if not there: on BCHS French Exchange site: http://www.bristol.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=5178

BCHS student: EMAIL photo to amandarobustelli@ci.bristol.ct.us OR SAVE into your school folder

“Matchmaker matchmaker, make me a match…” As soon as you get the contact information, start writing!

What is the itinerary?

What about lunches? You will pack lunches for all days except

4/6 and 4/15, the days students are at BCHS

What will we do on weekends? Shopping Bowling Group get-togethers “Typical American experiences”

What about weeknights and school activities?

Treat the French exchange student like another sibling

Arrange carpooling Have student go home with another host Group get-togethers

Date Event Drop off at school

Pick up at school

Pack lunch & snacks?

4/ 5- Monday Arrival They arrive at Newark at 3:45 p.m. Projected arrival at BCHS: 8 p.m.

n/ a TBA No

4/ 6 - Tuesday French students attend classes with BCHS hosts. A1/ B5: French students have an orientation breakfast and visit the school.

Normal time Normal time No

4/ 6 - Tuesday National Honor Society Induction Ceremony This is a formal and serious school event. French Exchange students are welcome to come and observe but MAY NOT disrupt the event in any way.

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium It will last until 8:30 p.m.

4/ 7 - Weds Tour of New York City - Empire State Building, 5th Ave, St. Patrick’s, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Hard Rock Café, Central Park

7:15 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Yes

4/ 7 - Weds Evening

Board of Education Meeting about the Exchange -I am looking for about 20 people to attend – students, parents, and chaperones

7:00 p.m. Bristol Board of Education Auditorium Should last an hour at most

4/ 8 - Thurs Tour of Bristol Normal time Normal time Yes

4/ 8 – Thurs Dress Rehearsal for the Play We have permission to attend; this would be neat for the French Exchange students to see.

Begins at 6:00 p.m., in the auditorium

4/ 8 – Thurs Evening

Potluck supper – All students & families Please bring:

1. U.S. last name A-D: Main course 2. U.S. last name G-M: Salad, side dish or bread 3. U.S. last name N-Z : Dessert & drink

We will provide the paper goods.

Event begins at 7:15 p.m. Please help set-up or clean up!

4/ 9 – Fri Tour of Mystic Seaport & Pequot Museum 7:45 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Yes

4/ 10 - Sat 4/ 11 - Sun

Students spend weekend with families. Ideas: Shopping, movies, bowling, school event, family event

n/ a n/ a n/ a

4/ 12 - Mon Tour of Yale Normal time

Normal time

Yes

4/ 13 - Tues Tour of Boston -Freedom Trail, Duck Tour, Quincy Market, Harvard

7:15 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Yes

4/ 14 - Weds Tour of NYC Hopefully BCHS students will be able to attend; Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, United Nations, South Street Seaport.

6:45 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Yes

4/ 15 - Thurs French students attend classes with BCHS hosts Normal time Normal time Yes

4/ 16 - Fri Departure. French students bring their suitcases to school. *You are welcome to see your student off. Departure time AFTER school

Normal time Normal time Yes

Review1. What are the benefits of doing an

exchange?2. What happened in prior exchanges?3. When will I get my student?4. What is the itinerary?

1. What about lunches?2. What will we do on weekends?3. What about weeknights and school activities?

What should we expect? Initial awkwardness Initial reserve

(the French are generally more reserved than Americans)

Pointing Fun experiences

What does the host student need? Own bed (may share a room with someone of the

same sex) Towels (may bring own) Laundry towards the end of the trip Lunches/snacks Welcoming, kind family Open mind Clear guidelines for bathroom use, eating, talking

on the phone and internet access

Where do I find updated information? http://www.bristol.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=5178

(bookmark this page!)

Emails Do you want me to make a wiki?

What if there are emergencies? School hours from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Email: amandarobustelli@ci.bristol.ct.us 860-584-7735 ext. 327

After school Email: amandarobustelli@hotmail.com My personal cell phone: 860-833-2354 (please only call

for emergencies) Weekend 4/10 & 4/11

Amanda R-P away; Gina Gallo will be in charge. (I will still be available via cell phone)

Ms. Gallo’s cell phone: 860-402-6981

Emergencies continued… What if the student is sick? What types of medicines may I give the

student?

What if I am unable to host? Please let me know ASAP Please assist me in finding another family.

Review

1. What should we expect?

2. What does the host student need?

3. Where do I find updated information?

4. What if there are emergencies?

5. What if I am unable to host?

What are your questions?

MERCI!