2017 Roman Conquest Parent Meeting #1 January 24, 2017 Agenda

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1 2017 Roman Conquest Parent Meeting #1 January 24, 2017 Agenda Parent Remind Flight Information / Itinerary Travel Items Currency, Electricity, Packing, and Luggage Tip Money Passports Mears Family Visit

2 General Knowledge There are only 65 days until we depart from DTW. Remind App Reminders will be sent Please enroll now

3 Flight Information to Europe

4 Flight Information to USA

5 Itinerary

6 Travel Items Money Ideas Exchange American $ to Euro $100 = 0.94 or 100 = $ Credit Card: Inform the company Debit Card: Check on PIN Pre-paid credit card: Compatable Frequent Flier Number Luggage

7 Currency

8 European Electricity Electricity in Europe is volts, 50 hertz. Electricity in the U.S. is 110 volts. WorldStrides recommends that participants bring a converter and plug adapter for electrical appliances.

9 Packing Checklist: Attached

10 Luggage Remember: Your suitcase size should not exceed 54 inches (height + depth + width) or weigh more than 44 pounds when packed - leave room for souvenirs! Your carry on (most likely a backpack) should not exceed 39 inches (height + depth + width) or weigh more than 11 pounds when packed remember this is a 10 day not a 30 day adventure!

11 Tip Money It has come to our attention that on previous trips, tip money has been added into the cost for each traveler. We apologize, but we did not add it in. Each traveler is responsible for an extra $20. Tips go to our guides and bus drivers. We will be sending a check to WorldStrides.

12 Passports Did apply for your passport yet? Did you enter the information on the WorldStrides website? You do not want to run out of time!

13 Passports WE ARE REQUIRING ALL STUDENTS TO TURN IN THEIR PASSPORTS TO MR. DAVENPORT BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3.

14 Passport Information passports/apply.html Remember when taking your passport pictures, make sure you receive 2 pictures. The leaders will make copies for students to carry with them while in Europe. The leaders will keep the original passports during the trip. If you have a passport, the expiration date must be six-months past March 30, September 30, 2017

15 Mears Family Home Visit The Mears family has volunteered to host all travelers to their home on Friday, 1/27, after school for pizza and activities. This is after the last final exam of the first semester. We have a half day of school. Mears Family Ryznar, Belleville

16 Meeting Information Future Meeting Dates Wed, February 8 Mon, March 6 5:45-6:45 BHS Mini-Auditorium 6:00-7:00 pm Passports due before the next meeting

17 WorldStrides International Payments TO AVOID LATE FEES, WORLDSTRIDES REQUIRES THEY RECEIVE THE PAYMENT BY THE DUE DATE - NOT POSTMARKED OR ELECTRONICLY POSTED ON THE DUE DATE BUT RECEIVED BY THE DUE DATE! Once your payment is processed, WORLDSTRIDES will mail OR you a confirmation number to use in future payments. If you have NOT heard from WORLDSTRIES or if you have any other concerns or questions, ASAP call and ask for the Student Service Department. To avoid expensive late fees, please follow payment due dates on your payment plan. If you are not using WorldStrides online EZpay plan, the leaders suggest that all mail or electronic bank procedures be completed at least one week early - to make sure that you avoided any late fee. Payments by mail should have Mr. Davenport, BHS, and the traveler ID# written on the memo line of the check.

18 Leader Contact Info Matt Davenport ext Stacey Buhro ext Kyle Gleason ext. 2096