https://padlet.com/dixon/89z2p5uzhdbd May 2018 Edition en-us 2018-05-15 15:51:38 UTC 2018-05-17 14:21:09 UTC hello@padlet.com dixon https://padlet.com/dixon/89z2p5uzhdbd/wish/260907448 The following students are already registered for the trip:
Alivia Baker, Ravae Ball, Ethan Benevides, Ella Blinkinsop, Andrew Butt, Emerson Crigger, Cameron Davis, Mackenzie Davis, Emma Decker, Hannah Decker, Joey Decker, Hannah Dorsey, Grace Evers, Marissa Eggers, Eva Gifford, Ty Gravert, Abigale Graves, Jaeden Green, Carter Hinrichs, Devon Huling, Adison Hynes, Brady Jacobs, Kirstin Johnson, Nolan Kagemann Ana Leu, Jacob Liles, Addison Linville, Hunter, Long, Kane Mcdanel, Keaton McManus, Talan McManus, Ethan Middendorp, Grace Nauman, Tytan Newsom, Brooke Paasch, Josh Petersen, Nick Reuter, Mia Rhodes, Paige Robertson, Abigail Rohloff, Maddie Sager, Ethan Schultz, Joe Snodgrass, Nita Snodgrass, Mason Soenksen, Layne Stamp, Zane Witt, David Zavala, Paul Zell

]]> 2018-05-15 15:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dixon/89z2p5uzhdbd/wish/260907448 dixon https://padlet.com/dixon/89z2p5uzhdbd/wish/260911525 Here are some ideas to help you raise some money for your trip over the summer:
-Collect cans
-Babysit
-Mow lawns
-Gift of Education (go to Worldstrides website for templates)]]> 2018-05-15 16:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dixon/89z2p5uzhdbd/wish/260911525 dixon https://padlet.com/dixon/89z2p5uzhdbd/wish/260911629 There is plenty of room  on the  buses for more people. If you haven't signed up, there is still time to register with the special spring discount. The spring discount trip price ends May 24. There are 3 ways to register: 
1. Online: www.worldstrides.org
2. By phone: Call Worldstrides customer service at 1-800-468-5899
3. By mail: Use the student packet your child received in class
You will need to use the Trip Id #158727 when you register.]]> 2018-05-15 16:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dixon/89z2p5uzhdbd/wish/260911629 dixon https://padlet.com/dixon/89z2p5uzhdbd/wish/260911677 Just a reminder: Students will not be allowed to use their cell phones on a majority of the trip. Students will have their cell phones on the trip out until bedtime. During the day students will not have their cell phones (not even for a camera). Students will get their phones back to call home when we get to the hotel each night. If you need a camera, now is the time to get one. I will also have pictures available to share.]]> 2018-05-15 16:06:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dixon/89z2p5uzhdbd/wish/260911677 dixon https://padlet.com/dixon/89z2p5uzhdbd/wish/260922519 If you have not checked into the FLAG Financial Assistance program yet, I encourage you to do so. It is Worldstrides most popular financial assistance program and is offered through the Future Leaders of American Government (FLAG) Foundation and offers $2 million in travel assistance to thousands of families each year. Families with an annual adjusted gross income up to $85,000 are invited to complete a confidential, easy application and may qualify to receive travel assistance funds. Find out more about FLAG financial assistance and apply by contacting Customer Service at 1-800-468-5899

]]> 2018-05-15 16:34:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dixon/89z2p5uzhdbd/wish/260922519 dixon https://padlet.com/dixon/89z2p5uzhdbd/wish/260937414 With the school year almost finished, I just wanted to send out this newsletter to remind you of some things. Don't forget to continue to make your monthly payments towards the trip. There are late payments if you miss a payment. We will start back up fundraising once the 2018-19 school year starts. Please read the information below to stay informed about the trip. Have a great summer.]]> 2018-05-15 17:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dixon/89z2p5uzhdbd/wish/260937414 dixon https://padlet.com/dixon/89z2p5uzhdbd/wish/260937635 Good work to all of those who sold Thirty-One bags. Overall we earned $762. The money will be distributed based on how much each student sold. Congratulations to our top 3 sellers: 1. Zane Witt  2. Jacob Liles  3. Eva Gifford. The money will be sent into student accounts at Worldstrides this week. Be patient. The process of sending fundraising money is as follows: 1. I send it to the M.S. office to be signed off  2. It then gets sent to the Administration building  3. They will cut a check (which doesn't happen every day) 4. They will send it to Worldstrides  5. It is processed at Worldstrides and applied to your account. Please let me know if you have any questions. ]]> 2018-05-15 17:07:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dixon/89z2p5uzhdbd/wish/260937635 dixon https://padlet.com/dixon/89z2p5uzhdbd/wish/261588511 "Stump Your Parents" Try to answer these 5 questions. Click the link below for the answer key and a chance to win a $500 scholarship to put toward your trip!
1. Standing at five feet tall - how many middle school students would it take to reach the top of the Washington Monument standing on each other's shoulders?
2. Which country gifted the cherry blossom trees to D.C.?
3. What is the name of the statue on top of the U.S. Capitol Dome?
4. What two presidents used to skinnydip in the Potomac River every day (weather permitting)?
5. Who was the urban designer who designed the basic plan for Washington, D.C.?]]> 2018-05-17 13:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dixon/89z2p5uzhdbd/wish/261588511