Buenos días estudiantes y familias,
Vamos a tener una reunión sobre los detalles del viaje a COSTA RICA :o)
We are going to have a meeting about the details of the March 2015 trip to Costa Rica! I am so glad to hear several more parents are interested and we cannot wait to meet with you, listen to your questions and concerns and get all the logistics set.
WHERE: ESM Environmental Sciences Magnet School at Mary Hooker LIBRARY 440 Broadview Terrace Hartford, CT front door
WHEN: Wednesday, June 11th one session at 5:15pm another at 6:00pm
WHO: parents and students who are interested in learning more about the trip, how to enroll and fundraising ideas.
Costa Rica
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Touch of the Tropics: a 9-day adventure!
We are happy to announce an exciting change of plans:
After speaking with our representative, and listening to the input of you all, we have decided to plan on taking the Touch of the Tropics tour to Costa Rica! The change in this tour means it is now a 9-day trip with more adventures for our students.
The great news is... the price is actually lower!
Old price: $2,763 ($155 optional insurance included in this price)
NEW PRICE: $2,445
($155 optional insurance included in this price)
To sign up online and begin making payments:
Ms. Wilson's sign up site:
Ms. Wilson's sign up site:
elizabethkelloggwilson@gmail.com or lizabeth.wilson@hartfordschools.org
Ms. Vazquez's sign up site:
miriam.vazquez@hartfordschools.org
Friday, May 23, 2014
Fund My Travel. (a fundraising website you could start!)
https://www.fundmytravel.com
Above see an incredible opportunity to start a website to ask people in your lives to donate to your travel costs.
This is a certified site which had seen much success where money can go directly to your bank account: see how it works right here: https://www.fundmytravel.com/terms-of-service
Talk with parents about setting up a site like this- it is very simple to send out to teachers, friends, family, religious communities, Facebook, twitter, text, etc.
Above see an incredible opportunity to start a website to ask people in your lives to donate to your travel costs.
This is a certified site which had seen much success where money can go directly to your bank account: see how it works right here: https://www.fundmytravel.com/terms-of-service
Talk with parents about setting up a site like this- it is very simple to send out to teachers, friends, family, religious communities, Facebook, twitter, text, etc.
Start your campaign
Create a page showcasing your cause.
Create profile
Why are you passionate about traveling abroad?
Raise funds
Collect donations from your network of friends.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Parent Meeting at ESM Wednesday, May 28th 6:00pm
Good afternoon!
There will be a second parent/student Costa Rica meeting next Wednesday, May 28th at Environmental Sciences Magnet School at Mary Hooker (440 Broadview Terrace, Hartford, CT) at 6:00pm in the library.
We are looking forward to seeing families there to learn all about this life changing experience.
Ms. Wilson will tell you about her travels with middle school aged students around the world and she will be there to walk everyone through the trip, the costs and the fundraising. We will listen to your hopes and concerns and get excited about the trip together.
EVEN IF YOU ARE UNSURE, please attend the meeting to obtain all the information you might need to make a decision.
Elizabeth Wilson (860) 729-8872
In the meantime, please explore the blog to garner more information about this beautiful country :-)
There will be a second parent/student Costa Rica meeting next Wednesday, May 28th at Environmental Sciences Magnet School at Mary Hooker (440 Broadview Terrace, Hartford, CT) at 6:00pm in the library.
We are looking forward to seeing families there to learn all about this life changing experience.
Ms. Wilson will tell you about her travels with middle school aged students around the world and she will be there to walk everyone through the trip, the costs and the fundraising. We will listen to your hopes and concerns and get excited about the trip together.
EVEN IF YOU ARE UNSURE, please attend the meeting to obtain all the information you might need to make a decision.
Elizabeth Wilson (860) 729-8872
In the meantime, please explore the blog to garner more information about this beautiful country :-)
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Bienvenidos/Welcome
Hello and welcome to the "From Hartford to Costa Rica" blog site.
Here you can find travel information, group updates, fundraising ideas, articles and teacher/student posts.
Thank you to all who attended the parent info session May 20th. As always please email or call Miriam Vazquez or Elizabeth Wilson with any questions or student updates you have. Remember to use the website below to "enroll".
Ms. Vazquez students: http://www.eftours.com/tour-website/1610890HH miriam.vazquez@hartfordschools.org
Ms. Wilson students: http://www.eftours.com/tour-website/1610872BW elizabethkelloggwilson@gmail.com
Trip coordinator: Lauren Gallagher: (860) 266-2755
Elizabeth Wilson cell phone: (860) 729-8872
As you can tell, we are so very excited to announce this middle school student trip and we appreciate your questions and concerns.
Top five ways to be a GREAT traveler:
1. Flexibility! Be open to changes in schedule or events. Be willing to volunteer to help or support others while enjoying your own time traveling.
2. Open-mindedness! Be curious, generous and appreciative of how everyone lives and participates in the world.
3. Positivity! Traveling can be extremely tiring and can quickly turn good moods into non-favorable ones. Stay positive! Remember how these experiences will shape the rest of your lives.
4. Be a learner and a thinker! Never stop asking questions or being curious about your surroundings. Most of our lives are spent in our normal routine- take advantage of the out of the ordinary circumstances!
5. Be safe! Make sure to listen carefully to directions and put yourself in situations you feel comfortable, safe and happy. Your teachers will be there with you while you experience the world in new ways.
Here you can find travel information, group updates, fundraising ideas, articles and teacher/student posts.
Thank you to all who attended the parent info session May 20th. As always please email or call Miriam Vazquez or Elizabeth Wilson with any questions or student updates you have. Remember to use the website below to "enroll".
Ms. Vazquez students: http://www.eftours.com/tour-website/1610890HH miriam.vazquez@hartfordschools.org
Ms. Wilson students: http://www.eftours.com/tour-website/1610872BW elizabethkelloggwilson@gmail.com
Trip coordinator: Lauren Gallagher: (860) 266-2755
Elizabeth Wilson cell phone: (860) 729-8872
As you can tell, we are so very excited to announce this middle school student trip and we appreciate your questions and concerns.
Top five ways to be a GREAT traveler:
1. Flexibility! Be open to changes in schedule or events. Be willing to volunteer to help or support others while enjoying your own time traveling.
2. Open-mindedness! Be curious, generous and appreciative of how everyone lives and participates in the world.
3. Positivity! Traveling can be extremely tiring and can quickly turn good moods into non-favorable ones. Stay positive! Remember how these experiences will shape the rest of your lives.
4. Be a learner and a thinker! Never stop asking questions or being curious about your surroundings. Most of our lives are spent in our normal routine- take advantage of the out of the ordinary circumstances!
5. Be safe! Make sure to listen carefully to directions and put yourself in situations you feel comfortable, safe and happy. Your teachers will be there with you while you experience the world in new ways.
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