German Exchange 2012

German Exchange 2012

March 22 – April 5

Itinerary and Notes

Thursday, March 22: Arrival

Germans arrive at Dulles on UA 953 from Frankfurt at 6:14 pm
Bus will collect group from airport and bring them to Pallotti at approximately 9 pm. We will meet outside the front of the school by the chapel.

Notes for Germans:

Space on the bus is limited. Please limit luggage to one carry-on bag that can fit on your lap and one suitcase per person.
It takes about 1-2 hours to drive from the airport to school, so if you need snacks or dinner, please bring them in your carry-on or pick them up before leaving the airport.

Notes for host families:

Text messages will be sent alerting you of any flight delays. Make sure we have a cell phone number to text in case of changes.
Please plan to arrive at Pallotti at 9 pm to pick up your student.

Friday, March 23: Day at Pallotti/Welcome Dinner

Germans will shadow their Pallotti students at school
Potluck dinner at Pallotti, 6-8 pm in the courtyard (weather permitting, cafeteria if the weather is bad)
Meals

Breakfast: with host family
Lunch: bagged lunch or purchase school lunch
Dinner: potluck at Pallotti

Notes for host families
- Please drop off and pick up your host student at the same time you do your Pallotti child. If your child participates in sports or after school activities, please have the host child accompany them unless other arrangements can be made.
Notes for Germans:

Please dress appropriately for school (no short skirts, low cut tops, ripped clothes).
Your Pallotti host might be taking tests, so bringing a book is a good idea.
Cell phone use isn’t allowed in school.

Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25: Free time with families

Arrange your own activities. Some suggestions include:

Lancaster, PA (Amish country)
Gettysburg or other nearby battlefields
Williamsburg, VA (colonial history)
Ocean City or Rehobeth Beach
Blob’s Park
Mount Vernon
Harper’s Ferry
St. Mary’s City
Western Maryland
Shopping trips
National Harbor
Newseum, Madame Toussands or other non-Smithsonian museums
Picnic/hiking in Great Falls or other outdoor areas
Farmers markets or Amish market
Kennedy Center, BSO or other musical events
Baltimore Museum of Art or the Walters
American sports (professional, college, high school or informal games with family)

Notes for host families:

If you know you plan to organize an event or activity, let us know so we can compile a list for others.
The Spring Gala is Saturday, March 24. German students may attend (they will eat pizza and hang out with the Pallotti kids), but please let us know if you plan to bring them in advance. Some host families are organizing activities for that night, so keep an eye out.

Monday, March 26: Smithsonian Museums

Meet at Laurel MARC station NO LATER THAN 7:40 for 7:56 am train to DC
Day in DC – visit Smithsonian Museums
Return on 4:13 train from Union Station, back to MARC station by 4:38 pm

Meals

Breakfast: with host family
Lunch: bagged lunch or purchase lunch in DC
Dinner: with host family

Notes for host families:

Please drop off your student at the MARC station (just down the street from Pallotti by 7:40 am). If you cannot bring them to the MARC station, please let me know so we can arrange to get them there from Pallotti.
Afternoon pickup at the MARC station is at 4:40 pm or from Pallotti at 5 pm.

Notes for Germans:

Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Tuesday, March 27: Monuments/Cherry Blossoms

Meet at Laurel MARC station NO LATER THAN 7:40 for 7:56 am train to DC
Day in DC – visit monuments and Tidal Basin, cherry blossoms
Return on 4:13 train from Union Station, back to MARC station by 4:38 pm

Meals

Breakfast: with host family
Lunch: bagged lunch or purchase lunch in DC
Dinner: with host family

Notes for host families:

Please drop off your student at the MARC station (just down the street from Pallotti by 7:40 am). If you cannot bring them to the MARC station, please let me know so we can arrange to get them there from Pallotti.
Afternoon pickup at the MARC station is at 4:40 pm or from Pallotti at 5 pm.

Notes for Germans
- Wear comfortable walking shoes

Wednesday, March 28: Day in Baltimore

Meet at Pallotti by 7:45
Walk to MARC station for train at 8:30, arrive in Baltimore at 9:16
Visit Baltimore Aquarium and Fells Point
Return on 3:30 train from Baltimore, back to MARC station by 4 pm

Meals

Breakfast: with host family
Lunch: bagged lunch or purchase lunch in Baltimore
Dinner: with host family

Notes for host families
- Afternoon pickup at the MARC station is at 4:00 pm or from Pallotti at 4:30 pm
Notes for German
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Thursday, March 29: Day at Pallotti

Germans will shadow their Pallotti students at school

Meals

Breakfast: with host family
Lunch: bagged lunch or purchase school lunch
Dinner: with host family

Notes for host families
- Please drop off and pick up your host student at the same time you do your Pallotti child. If your child participates in sports or after school activities, please have the host child accompany them unless other arrangements can be made.
Notes for Germans:

- Please dress appropriately for school (no short skirts, low cut tops, ripped clothes).
- Your Pallotti host might be taking tests, so bringing a book is a good idea.
- Cell phone use isn’t allowed in school.

Friday, March 30: Day in Annapolis

Drop off at Pallotti at normal time
Bus to Annapolis
Visit Naval Academy for noon formation
Visit State House
Time for lunch, shopping and sightseeing
Return to Pallotti by 4 pm

Meals

Breakfast: with host family
Lunch: bagged lunch or purchase lunch in Annapolis
Dinner: with host family

Notes for Germans
- Bring a picture ID if you wish to enter the State House of Naval Academy grounds

Saturday, March 31: New York trip

Meet at Pallotti by 6 am for immediate departure
Flexible time in New York to spend as you wish
Leave New York by 6 pm, arrive back at Pallotti by 10 pm
31 German participants 29 American participants ($32 per person)

Meals

Breakfast: with host family
Lunch: bagged lunch or purchase lunch in New York
Dinner: in New York

Notes for Germans:

Please dress appropriately for school (no short skirts, low cut tops, ripped clothes).
Your Pallotti host might be taking tests, so bringing a book is a good idea.
Cell phone use isn’t allowed in school.

American participants:

Emily McAllen
Sharon Cohee
Mr. Cohee
Emily Cohee
Cohee
Sophia Harris
John Harris
Dylan Harris
Heying
Heying
Heying
Dominic Decesare
Alyssa Winegar
Debra Winegar
John Roberts (Winegar)
Leanna Fowler (Winegar)
Kayla Stanly (Winegar)
Lindsay D’Andelet
Judy D’Andelet
Sandy Jackson
Lexie Jackson

Sunday, April 1: Free time with families

Monday, April 2: Last Day in DC

Meet at Laurel MARC station NO LATER THAN 7:40 for 7:56 am train to DC
Day in DC – visit Holocaust Museum, Georgetown, Chinatown
Return on 4:13 train from Union Station, back to MARC station by 4:38 pm

Meals

Breakfast: with host family
Lunch: bagged lunch or purchase lunch in DC
Dinner: with host family

Notes for host families:

Please drop off your student at the MARC station (just down the street from Pallotti by 7:40 am). If you cannot bring them to the MARC station, please let me know so we can arrange to get them there from Pallotti.
Afternoon pickup at the MARC station is at 4:40 pm or from Pallotti at 5 pm.

Notes for German
- Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Tuesday, April 3

Meet at Pallotti at normal time
Pallotti bus to College Park
Tour and lunch at University of Maryland
Baseball game at 6 pm (host families invited)

Meals

Breakfast: with host family
Lunch: bagged lunch or purchase lunch at UMD
Dinner: food court at UMD

Notes for host families
- Please join us for a UMD baseball game against George Mason at 6 pm. The game is free and free parking is available after 4 pm on campus.

Notes for Germans:

- Wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Bring sports equipment for games on campus.

Wednesday, April 4: Day at Pallotti/Farewell Dinner

Germans will shadow their Pallotti students at school

Pizza party at Pallotti, 6-8 pm in the courtyard (weather permitting, cafeteria if the weather is bad)

Meals:

Breakfast: with host family
Lunch: bagged lunch or purchase school lunch
Dinner: pizza farewell party at Pallotti

Notes for host families
- Please drop off and pick up your host student at the same time you do your Pallotti child. If your child participates in sports or after school activities, please have the host child accompany them unless other arrangements can be made.
Notes for Germans:

Please dress appropriately for school (no short skirts, low cut tops, ripped clothes).
Your Pallotti host might be taking tests, so bringing a book is a good idea.
Cell phone use isn’t allowed in school.

Thursday, April 5: Departure

Germans depart from Dulles on UA 952 to Frankfurt at 6:58 pm
Bus will collect group from Pallotti and take them to the airport at 2 pm. We will meet outside the front of the school by the chapel.

Notes for Germans:

Space on the bus is limited. Please limit luggage to one carry-on bag that can fit on your lap and one suitcase per person.
It takes about 1-2 hours to drive from school to the airport, so if you need snacks or dinner, please bring them in your carry-on.

Notes for host families:

Text messages will be sent alerting you of any flight delays. Make sure we have a cell phone number to text in case of changes.
Please plan to arrive at Pallotti by 1:45 pm to drop off your students.