Star of IndiaMay 15-16th, 2013 & May 29th-

30th , 2013

4th Grade Parent Information

Meeting

Today’s Agenda

1)What is the Star of India?2)Dates- students, chaperons, and crew3)Cost4)Fundraising

1)Parents’ Nights Out 2)Mixed Bags Sales (reusable bags)3)Recycling Program4)Applebee’s Breakfast5)Smencils and Water6)CD of photos

Gold Digger Overnight

The adventure begins in 1851 in San Diego Bay. California has just become the thirty-first state. Students have just heard the news of the discovery of gold and decide to try their "luck" in the diggings of Northern California.

Students must negotiate with an agent for passage to San Francisco. Once aboard, students prepare the vessel by moving cargo and setting sail. They may, however, be surprised by the persuasive attempts of a variety of historic characters extolling the virtues of their "hidden agendas.Upon conclusion of the voyage, students must decide on their own destiny. They must elect to remain aboard and adapt the life they have come to know as sailors, or to jump ship to face the uncertainty of the gold fields.

Overnight ProgramGrades: 4-6Length: 18 hoursTimes: 3:00pm - 9:00amClass Size: 26-60 students 4-11 adult Minimum/MaximumCost: $70 per student, $30 per adult.

It’ll be okay…it’s only one night!

Are we sure we really want to do this again?

Arrival Downtown!

The first mate recruiting the ship’s crew.

Request Permission to come on board, Sir!

Going over the ship rules…

Aye, Aye Sir!

Student leaders meet with the captain.

Learning to hoist a 300 lb. barrel.

Teamwork required to raise the main sail.

Maneuvering the load

Learning to Stow a rope

Finally, dinner from the galley… I’m so hungry I

can eat a horse!

Time for bed… or should I say, “ Time to hit the sack!”

Lights out!!

After a long day at sea the crew falls asleep very quickly.

The Crew sleeps with their team

members.

Yes! Parents sleep on the deck as

well!

Students participate in watch shifts rotating

every two hours throughout the night.

Rain, fog, or darkness

They watch the wind and adjust the sails.

They steer the ship.

Mornin’ Captain!

Numbers:

May 15-16

Mrs. Vermilyea, Mrs. Zimmer

May 29-30

Mrs. Bucaroff,

Mrs. Labelle

68 Students

5 Teachers and Parents

2 SOI Crew

75 TOTAL

Maximum Occupants on Star

of India

Based on request, we will need to conduct

a raffle for the chaperon slots.

Fundraising Tentative Dates

• Recycling: ongoing can start ASAP

• Parents Nights Out: February• Applebee’s Breakfast: March• Mixed Bag Sales: October• Smencil/Water sales: ongoing• CD of photos: ongoing

Parents’ Night Out

Thank you for coming to this meeting!