Homework

Things that need to be turned in:

1. Success contract: This can be scanned (if you can scan to PDF format) and emailed to me at k_mcguire@tx.rr.com
2. Health Forms: This need to be scanned and emailed (above instructions) or mailed to my house. I need to have all of these by Jan. 1. You can also bring them when we collect money from the fundraiser.
   
3. Student Ambassador training: Chapters 1-5 and quiz.
4. Destination Specific: Geography chapter and History/Government chapter and quizzes

Research Project

I know this is what you are all excited about!! The rules are simple - you are to create a simple presentation about your subject. Length should be under 5 minutes to present. You can do a simple project board (tri-fold science project), PowerPoint presentation (bring to meeting on a USB flash drive - I will have a projector for future meetings) or even a little skit. You may do it with a partner or go it alone. It is up to you!

Here are the Groups:

WALES (presenting Jan. 9, 2011)

1. History: Kelly Graham and Emily Allen
2. Food: Dallas Young, Emilio Ames and Tony Zaragoza
3. Arts & Entertainment: Makayla, Miguel, Madison Radasch
4. Geography: Charles Thomas,
5. Famous Sites: Jacob W, Cody C, Karan C

SCOTLAND (presenting Feb. 19, 2011)

1. History: Ethan, Maika, De'Onna
2. Food: Brady, Taylor Chevelier, Monique, Christina, Sophie
3. Arts: Austin, Miguel,
   
4. Geography: Rajpal, Yesenia
5. Famous Sites: Philip, Eboni, Jeanae
6. Music: Sarah W, Navaz

IRELAND: (Presenting April 9, 2011)

1. History: Brett, Francesca S, Justin P.
2. Food: Jeremy B, Katie P.
3. Government: Cameron V, Madison S.
4. Geography: Elysabeth M, Kenzie M
5. Architecture: Weston H
6. Music: Ariana B

GREAT BRITAIN/ENGLAND (Presenting May 21, 2011)

1. History: Colin H, Josi S.
2. Food: Danielle S, Jared G, Charles, Katie K.
3. Government: Sara Watters, Reagan V
4. Arts: Sara A, Elizabeth S
5. Architecture: Morgan C, Korlyn B.

If you are NOT on this list, please drop me an email and let me know what subject you want your research project to be on. If there is something that interests you about a particular country, let me know. We can add additional categories.

Online Learning

Some of the training for this program will be done online.

You will need to complete both Student Ambassador Certification and Destination Specific Training. Both these modules can be found on the OnBoard website by following these simple instructions:

1. Log in using your username and password that you set after your first visit.
   
2. Select the "Learning Center" tab from the navigation bar on the top of the page.
3. Click "Certifications" for the Ambassador Training and "Explore Before you Go" for the Destination specific training.
   
4. Read the assign chapters.
5. Complete the quizzes (You must pass with 100%, but can retake as many times as necessary).
6. I have access to who has completed the quizzes so it is not necessary to bring in the certificates, but you may want to print them out for your own records.
   

These are not long and should not interfere with your school work or other activities. You may even want to complete them all during the winter break from school.

Getting ONBOARD

This is an important step in your journey to become an ambassador. Through the OnBoard site you will be able to:

1. Contact fellow delegates
2. Learn more about the leaders.
3. Update your personal info.
4. Check orientation meeting schedules (as soon as I can start posting).
5. View travel schedules (when available)
6. Make tuition payments
7. Gain fundraising skills
8. Learn more about each destination through interactive study guides
9. Learn about how to apply for passports and learn other skills for traveling abroad.
10. Receive program updates and reminders.
11. Download forms.
12. Do your Ambassador training and quizzes and Destination Specific Training and Quizzes.
    

To get OnBoard you will need your delegation ID# and temporary password. This should have been mailed to you by the program office. If you haven't received that yet, give them a call and they will help you. I have no access to that information (other than ID#).

Welcome!!

Welcome to all the new and returning ambassadors to another year of learning about different cultures and spreading PEACE THROUGH UNDERSTANDING!

I hope you are all ready to start your journey and learn all about the UK and Ireland.

I am looking forward to getting to know you better and working with you over the next year.