Spain Exchange

2009-09-04T12:55:00.000-07:00

GRACIAS to all for a smooth & successful first at school with our Spanish guests!!! Everyone seems to have hit it off well and our guests have blended in nicely…..Keep up the good work!!!!

Itinerary of exchange 2009 - 2010

Sep. 3rd – Arrival to Burlington.

Sep. 4th – School, from 7:20 – 14:00
Welcoming parts, from 18:00 – 20:00

Sep. 7th – Labor Day (No school)

Sep. 8th - Trip to NY
Departure at 7:20 from school: UN, 11:15 am. (Arrival time 10:30)
Liberty Island
Ellis Island
Lower Manhattan
Arrival at 19:00

Sep. 9th - School

Sep. 10th – Trip to Yale: Departure at 7:20 from school
Lunch at Sally’s Pizza
Arrival at 13:50

Sep. 11th - School

Sep. 14th - Trip to Boston and Harvard: (7:00 – 19:00) – Quincy Market
North Church
Faneuil Hall
Sep. 15th – School

Sep. 16th – Trip to NY: (7:20 – 19:00) – Metropolitan Museum
Central Park
Musical
Sep. 17th - School

Sep. 18th - School

Sep. 21st - Visit to Burlington and Harwinton (7:20 – 14:00) – Town Hall
Memorial
Old district
Sep. 22nd - School

Sep. 23rd - School

Sep. 24th - School and departure to Spain at 14:00 (Bring your suitcases

Exchange 2009

2009-07-03T05:18:00.000-07:00

Have all students been able to communicate with their Spanish host sibling?

!Espero que si!

SALAMANCA & A FLAMENCO SHOW

2008-03-06T10:12:00.000-08:00

Highlights of a day touring Spain's "University City": Salamanca

La catedral de Salamanca, La Plaza Mayor, La fachada vieja de la universidad, Casa de las conchas......and then a night out in Madrid at a flamenco "tablao"

CÓRDOBA

2008-02-28T01:09:00.000-08:00

Córdoba: A splendid Andalusian city that lived its glorious era during the Muslim dominance; in particular with the reign of the Caliph.

Similar to Toledo, Córdoba exemplifies the coexistence of three cultures: Jewish, Muslim, and Christian.

La Mezquita-Catedral, El patio de los naranjos, El Alcázar, Los baños califales, El patio de las flores....extraordinary sights!!!!!

A SCHOOL DAY

2008-02-26T04:16:00.001-08:00

Recess at Instituto Carlos Bousoño....an informal meeting....

TOLEDO: LA MANCHA

2008-02-25T07:34:00.000-08:00

Toledo: A beautiful municipality located in central Spain, capital of Visigothic Spain; coexistence of Christian, Jewish, and Moorish cultures, "El Greco"; Miguel Cervantes de Saavedra (Don Quijote de la Mancha); Tagus River; Alcazar fortress.

Our tourguide, Luis Alba, has published a historic book on Toledo that has been translated into several languages.

A GATHERING

2008-02-22T11:15:00.000-08:00

Our host families prepared a friendly "fiesta"/gathering with lots of typical Spanish finger foods: croquetas, tortilla española, ensaladilla rusa, empanadilla de atún, aceitunas, carne en salsa, flan, tarta de manzana......¡Que rico!

A very special "Cumpleaños Feliz" to one of us!!!!!

TOWN HALL & MAYOR

2008-02-21T05:38:00.000-08:00

The name of our hosting town "Majadahonda" comes from the term "majada" which dates back to the Middle Ages. "Majada" is a stretch of land (a fold) where shepherds traveling from the south to the north of Spain stopped to give their sheep a rest.

The town mayor, Narciso Foxá, along with the school principal, interpreted the town emblem, explained the role of the king of Spain Juan Carlos I, and lastly updated LSM students on some of the recent changes the town has undergone.

All students were given a gift bag during their visit to the town hall.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

2008-02-20T08:07:00.000-08:00

Instituto Carlos Bousoño: Lewis Mills student English teachers, recess in the cafeteria, friendship & sharing of languages, cultures, and customs.....

MADRID

2008-02-19T11:43:00.000-08:00

El Museo del Prado, La Plaza de Cibeles, Estacion del tren Atocha, La Plaza Mayor....

A Warm Welcome!

2008-02-18T07:54:00.000-08:00

Our trip was successful and we were warmly welcomed by our Spainsh host families and school. Everyone is resting up before we embark on a full agenda of upcoming activities & excursions!

TO DO LIST

2008-02-08T08:48:00.000-08:00

SPAIN EXCHANGE FEB. 17-MARCH 2, 2008
TO DO LIST(Parents and students)

1. MAKE A COPY OF YOUR PASSPORT

2. CONTACT YOUR BANK OR AAA ABOUT GETTING EUROS, VISA TRAVEL CARDS, USE OF CREDIT/DEBIT CARD IN SPAIN
For information about the American Express Traveler's Cheque card, visit http://www10.americanexpress.com/sif/cda/page/0,1641,18622,00.asp.

3. MAKE SURE THAT YOUR CARRY-ON MEETS FEDERAL REGULATIONS

4. CHECK THE WEATHER AT: Type in Madrid at: http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/local/SPXX0050?from=search_current

5. REASEARCH THE CITIES WE’LL BE VISITING (Student project: further details will be given to students)

HIGHLIGHTS

2008-02-08T08:44:00.000-08:00

Highlights of the 2007-2008 Home-Stay Spain Exchange Trip:

Attend Instituto Carlos Bosono" and shadow host siblings...
A day-trip to the centre of Madrid and El Prado Art Museum...
A trip to the “ayuntamiento” (town hall) and presentation to the "alcalde" (mayor)...
A day-trip to Toledo...
A day-trip to Cordoba...
A day-trip to Salamanca...
Flamenco show in Madrid...