The Eve of...

The day has finally come! In less than 24 hours, twenty-seven 8th graders, five teacher advisors, and two parent chaperones are going to embark on the highly-anticipated journey to our nation's capitol and the Big Apple. This trip is over 8 months in the making and the students have worked so hard to raise money for the trip. This trip also marks the first time that the Ilima Civic Club will visit the White House!!

Extending the trip to New York City is quite a big deal! Most of my students have not even been to the Mainland, more or less the greatest city in the world. They are definitely in for a treat.

Throughout our trip, I'm going to do my best to keep this blog updated on a day-to-day basis so that you all can vicariously share the students' excitement. Below is a layout of our itinerary to give you an idea of where we'll be on which days. Please feel free to write comments or posts to this blog. We are excited to hear from you all!

Mahalo and see you on the Mainland!!!

Mr. D

Day 1 - Saturday, March 13, 2010

• Welcome to Washington, DC!
• WHITE HOUSE TOUR AT 11:00AM!!!
• Introduction to the Smithsonian Institute and Visit to Museums
• Dinner at Union Station
• Guided Night Sightseeing of Washington D.C.
• Standard Hotel in DC Area : Sheraton Rockville 
• 920 King Farm Boulevard, Rockville, MD - 20850

Day 2 - Sunday, March 14, 2010

• American-Style Breakfast : Sheraton Rockville
• Guided Sightseeing of Washington D.C.
• Arlington National Cemetery
• Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
• Mount Vernon Excursion
• Dinner in Alexandria : Chevy's
• Legends of Alexandria Tour

Day 3 - Monday, March 15, 2010

• American-Style Breakfast : Sheraton Rockville
• United States Capitol
• Supreme Court
• National Archives
• Transfer to New York City
• Dinner in New York City : Bistro Marketplace
• Empire State Building
• Hotel in New York City Area : Best Western Executive Inn
• 216-234 Rt 46 East, Fairfield, NJ - 07004

Day 4 - Tuesday, March 16, 2010

• American-Style Breakfast : Best Western Executive Inn
• Guided Sightseeing of New York City
• Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Dinner Midtown NYC Theater Night : Schnipper's Quality Kitchen
• Broadway Show: West Side Story

Day 5 - Wednesday, March 17, 2010

• American-Style Breakfast : Best Western Executive Inn
• Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
• NBC Studio Tour
• Dinner in New York City: Dallas BBQ 

Day 6 - Thursday, March 18, 2010

• American-Style Breakfast : Best Western Executive Inn
• Free Time before Departure!