Applications

Today I received the 5th application. We need to have at least 5 applications to make the trip possible. The deadline is February 1, 2010.

Host family selection

Rebecca got back to me with the explanation of the host family selection process.

"Host families are selected by asking the incoming students' necessities and the like. Then they pass out sheets to each class in the school asking for volunteers. Then the volunteers come talk to Yoshida and they relay addresses and the like.

Please be VERY specific when applying for a host family. If there is anything that bothers you that could occur within a household, you must tell. For example, I hate smoking but my host family smokes. I didn't know that they would and I never asked in the first place. Little things like these could be troublesome over time."

Parent Info Night 12/10

Last night, parents of 9 students attended the trip information meeting. Mrs. T-F and I hosted the meeting. In the 50-minutes meeting, I went over the information sheet, shared my experiences, showed pictures I took in March, and answered questions. The application deadline is February 1, 2010.

Parents want to know how the host families are selected. This is a good question. I will ask Seishin and get back to them. I have the email address of those parents to keep them posted.

Student trip information meeting 12/3

The student trip information meeting was held in the Alumnae room at lunch time on Thursday December 3rd. Seventeen students attended. In addition, a few students were not able to attend and contacted me individually.

In the meeting, the information sheet and application form were given. I also showed some pictures I took in Japan during my business trip in Japan.

Parents are invited to the parent information night on Thursday December 10th in the library. Mrs. Riley and I will host the meeting.

I already received three applications so far.