With deposits already collected, I want to create a payment schedule that will have the least amount of times that money will exchange hands. Also, I'd love to have all funds collected by the end of the school year because that seems like it would be the easiest way.
Here is the payment schedule for 2014:
Friday April 4th -- $500
Friday May 2nd -- $500
Friday June 6th -- $500 (or remaining balance, depending on flight costs)
If you'd like to set up a different pay schedule for yourself, please contact me and we can arrange it!
All checks should be made out to "Amped For Education".
Friday, March 7, 2014
Monday, March 3, 2014
Meeting Reminder: Tuesday night 7pm!
If you have given a deposit, please try to attend this meeting.
We will need people to fill out paperwork and also discuss trip dates and excursion options.
We will also start to decide some transportation details like taking a group transport to the airport.
It's STILL not too late to join! Come to this meeting with all of your questions!
See you tomorrow!
We will need people to fill out paperwork and also discuss trip dates and excursion options.
We will also start to decide some transportation details like taking a group transport to the airport.
It's STILL not too late to join! Come to this meeting with all of your questions!
See you tomorrow!
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Summer 2014 group meeting Tuesday 3/4/14 at 7pm and Globetrotter Travel Grant!
Get those deposits in ASAP! It's NOT too late!
We will have a group meeting on Tuesday 3/4/14 at 7pm at Frontier in my classroom.
This meeting is for students and families who have submitted a deposit. I have collected 12 deposits so far! Please try very hard to attend! Jeff will be there to direct us through it, but you can expect to fill out some paperwork. We need travelers and families to sign waiver forms and provide contact info, etc.
Eventually we will need copies of passports.
We will also try to lock in the dates of the trip so that we can contact our travel agent at Pioneer Valley Travel and start the process of booking a block of flights.
ALSO
There are Globetrotter Grant application forms in the Guidance Office at Frontier for any student who wants to do a little bit of extra writing to receive grant money for this trip.
From the guidance office:
"Frontier has been notified that our students are eligible to apply for the Globetrotter Travel Grant. This grant offers a stipend to be used to defer expenses related to travel for educational purposes. Examples would include studying abroad, student exchange programs, and cultural travel programs. The Globetrotter Grant was established in memory of two local teachers, Irene Lively Michaud and Deborah Hubbard Christensen. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and available in the Guidance Office."
This grant is new and (in my opinion) perfectly suited for this trip. This is an amazing opportunity! Don't hesitate!
If you have additional questions or comments please contact me.
Joe Costello
joe.costello2@gmail.com
508 944 7917
We will have a group meeting on Tuesday 3/4/14 at 7pm at Frontier in my classroom.
This meeting is for students and families who have submitted a deposit. I have collected 12 deposits so far! Please try very hard to attend! Jeff will be there to direct us through it, but you can expect to fill out some paperwork. We need travelers and families to sign waiver forms and provide contact info, etc.
Eventually we will need copies of passports.
We will also try to lock in the dates of the trip so that we can contact our travel agent at Pioneer Valley Travel and start the process of booking a block of flights.
ALSO
There are Globetrotter Grant application forms in the Guidance Office at Frontier for any student who wants to do a little bit of extra writing to receive grant money for this trip.
From the guidance office:
"Frontier has been notified that our students are eligible to apply for the Globetrotter Travel Grant. This grant offers a stipend to be used to defer expenses related to travel for educational purposes. Examples would include studying abroad, student exchange programs, and cultural travel programs. The Globetrotter Grant was established in memory of two local teachers, Irene Lively Michaud and Deborah Hubbard Christensen. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and available in the Guidance Office."
This grant is new and (in my opinion) perfectly suited for this trip. This is an amazing opportunity! Don't hesitate!
If you have additional questions or comments please contact me.
Joe Costello
joe.costello2@gmail.com
508 944 7917
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Still accepting deposits for summer 2014!
The snow days at the end of last week have thrown a wrench in the works for those who were planning on giving a deposit on those days. That's why we have a flexible due date!
I'm so excited to be collecting so many deposits from students who are dedicated to getting out of their element and serve this summer. I've already received commitments from more students than last year and it's never too late to join the group.
We will be scheduling a meeting for committed group members in early March to go over logistics, travel dates and times, excursion options, and payment plans If you have given a deposit, please plan on attending. I will finalize the date and time once we come back to school and I will repost here.
Current weather in Granada is 91 degrees and sunny.
Enjoy your break!
I'm so excited to be collecting so many deposits from students who are dedicated to getting out of their element and serve this summer. I've already received commitments from more students than last year and it's never too late to join the group.
We will be scheduling a meeting for committed group members in early March to go over logistics, travel dates and times, excursion options, and payment plans If you have given a deposit, please plan on attending. I will finalize the date and time once we come back to school and I will repost here.
Current weather in Granada is 91 degrees and sunny.
Enjoy your break!
Monday, February 3, 2014
February due date approaching! 2/7/14
Deposits are flexibly due this Friday! I already have 3 in hand with several more definites on the way. It's going to be a great summer!
Friday, January 24, 2014
Deposit Reminders and Other News 1/24/14
Attention! I have received the first deposit from a trip member. All deposits of $350 are due to me by February 7. Checks should be made payable to Amped For Education.
In other news, two alumni from last years's high school trip are returning to Nicaragua for a summer internship with Amped. I hope all of you are having a great second semester, and I'm very excited for this summer's trip.
If you have any questions about the trip, feel free to email me at joe.costello2@gmail.com
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
August 2014 Trip Deposit 2/7
Our first due date for the August trip will be February 7th. The first Friday in February. The deposit amount is $350.
Please make checks payable to "Amped for Education".
I can collect checks at school. Just swing by my room!
This is a flexible due date. If you wish to join the group later, we can make that happen. What we need right now is a rough head count so we can start the planning process for travel and lodging. The trip is tax exempt, but also fully refundable.
If you have any questions let me know!
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