Missing school for WDW

Alaine · 09-25-2008

I can't find the old thread but I wanted to give an UPDATE for all of you who responded to my concern about my 7th grade daughter and all the homework and laptop she was going to be required to bring with us to Disney....Well, I worked it all out with the school.She's got some worksheets to bring with her. She won't have to bring books or a laptop. She will have some work when she gets back but mostly reading.

The best homework assignment she got was from her science teacher. She created a 5 page package that she calls "The Disney Vacation Packet". There's a s Scavenger Hunt page that has a list of 20 things to find including "Where does Tinker Bell Fly out from"? and "What ride has a fifty foot drop"? She has one part that says, "Upon entering any Disney Park, stop right before the gate & count how many people enter over a 5 min period. Multiply that using the park hrs and the number of gates that are open.....She's now very excited! We will have a wonderful trip in 7 days!!!

**cinderbella** · 09-25-2008

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Originally Posted by Alaine

I can't find the old thread but I wanted to give an UPDATE for all of you who responded to my concern about my 7th grade daughter and all the homework and laptop she was going to be required to bring with us to Disney....Well, I worked it all out with the school.She's got some worksheets to bring with her. She won't have to bring books or a laptop. She will have some work when she gets back but mostly reading.

The best homework assignment she got was from her science teacher. She created a 5 page package that she calls "The Disney Vacation Packet". There's a s Scavenger Hunt page that has a list of 20 things to find including "Where does Tinker Bell Fly out from"? and "What ride has a fifty foot drop"? She has one part that says, "Upon entering any Disney Park, stop right before the gate & count how many people enter over a 5 min period. Multiply that using the park hrs and the number of gates that are open.....She's now very excited! We will have a wonderful trip in 7 days!!!

She must have a really great teacher! I know sometimes middle and high school teachers can get so busy with all their students time is precious! The fact that she sat down and created that is awesome.

Alaine · 09-25-2008

Yeah, I'm actually impressed by it. It's really interesting the things she came up with for things to look for in Epcot, the airplane ride, and she has to ask strangers (with mom's supervision) How many times have you been to WDW? Are you enjoying your trip? What state are you from?"

dancing4disney · 09-25-2008

Her math teacher must be a Disney fan to think of that.

Alaine · 09-25-2008

And who isn't a Disney Fan?

**DisneyTeacher** · 09-25-2008

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Originally Posted by Alaine

I can't find the old thread but I wanted to give an UPDATE for all of you who responded to my concern about my 7th grade daughter and all the homework and laptop she was going to be required to bring with us to Disney....Well, I worked it all out with the school.She's got some worksheets to bring with her. She won't have to bring books or a laptop. She will have some work when she gets back but mostly reading.

The best homework assignment she got was from her science teacher. She created a 5 page package that she calls "The Disney Vacation Packet". There's a s Scavenger Hunt page that has a list of 20 things to find including "Where does Tinker Bell Fly out from"? and "What ride has a fifty foot drop"? She has one part that says, "Upon entering any Disney Park, stop right before the gate & count how many people enter over a 5 min period. Multiply that using the park hrs and the number of gates that are open.....She's now very excited! We will have a wonderful trip in 7 days!!!

Science teachers are cool!

leslieh · 09-25-2008

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Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

Science teachers are cool!

yes we are

hanwill · 09-25-2008

I am assuming that you are flying... but if you can, play the license plate game. We played it on a trip from Atlanta to South Carolina-with my 6yo son. He loved it. We saw two license plates there from Alaska... We could not believe it... any other time we would not have noticed...

**MissDisney** · 09-25-2008

You are about to make family memories that will last a lifetime! Congrats!

Jennatrz · 09-25-2008

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Originally Posted by Alaine

I can't find the old thread but I wanted to give an UPDATE for all of you who responded to my concern about my 7th grade daughter and all the homework and laptop she was going to be required to bring with us to Disney....Well, I worked it all out with the school.She's got some worksheets to bring with her. She won't have to bring books or a laptop. She will have some work when she gets back but mostly reading.

The best homework assignment she got was from her science teacher. She created a 5 page package that she calls "The Disney Vacation Packet". There's a s Scavenger Hunt page that has a list of 20 things to find including "Where does Tinker Bell Fly out from"? and "What ride has a fifty foot drop"? She has one part that says, "Upon entering any Disney Park, stop right before the gate & count how many people enter over a 5 min period. Multiply that using the park hrs and the number of gates that are open.....She's now very excited! We will have a wonderful trip in 7 days!!!

Wow, that is some teacher. I am very impressed with her. She must be a Disney freak too. LOL That is great news for your daughter. Have a Wonderful Trip!

chottsy · 09-25-2008

ohh!! that's great!

so glad it worked out for the BEST!!

HappyCamper · 09-25-2008

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Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

Science teachers are cool!

I agree 100%...science teachers are cool!!!

PrincessPooh · 09-25-2008

Wow, that really is cool! I'll have to remember this story when DD's are older and our teachers give me flack about taking them out, LOL!

senacm · 09-25-2008

My son was in 3rd grade when we went last time, his teacher wanted him to keep a simple journal and what he did daily.

We gave him a disposable camera and he made a mini scrapbook. Each day he wrote in a notebook about the day and all he did. Sometimes he wrote a line or two of what pictures he took. He ended up using 2 disposable cameras. When we finally returned home and cameras were developed, he made a great scrapbook. Not only was it the perfect report to turn in to his teacher but it is now one of our family favorite scrapbooks. It was visiting Disney from an 8 year old perspective.

dancing4disney · 09-25-2008

Sorry...just realized it was her science teacher..and of course, they are much cooler~

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Alaine Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Abington, MA Posts: 298	Missing school for WDW I can't find the old thread but I wanted to give an UPDATE for all of you who responded to my concern about my 7th grade daughter and all the homework and laptop she was going to be required to bring with us to Disney....Well, I worked it all out with the school.She's got some worksheets to bring with her. She won't have to bring books or a laptop. She will have some work when she gets back but mostly reading.The best homework assignment she got was from her science teacher. She created a 5 page package that she calls "The Disney Vacation Packet". There's a s Scavenger Hunt page that has a list of 20 things to find including "Where does Tinker Bell Fly out from"? and "What ride has a fifty foot drop"? She has one part that says, "Upon entering any Disney Park, stop right before the gate & count how many people enter over a 5 min period. Multiply that using the park hrs and the number of gates that are open.....She's now very excited! We will have a wonderful trip in 7 days!!! __________________ The difference between dreams and reality is action

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Alaine Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Abington, MA Posts: 298	Re: Missing school for WDW Yeah, I'm actually impressed by it. It's really interesting the things she came up with for things to look for in Epcot, the airplane ride, and she has to ask strangers (with mom's supervision) How many times have you been to WDW? Are you enjoying your trip? What state are you from?" __________________ The difference between dreams and reality is action

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dancing4disney Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New England Posts: 587	Re: Missing school for WDW Her math teacher must be a Disney fan to think of that.

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Alaine Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Abington, MA Posts: 298	Re: Missing school for WDW And who isn't a Disney Fan? __________________ The difference between dreams and reality is action

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hanwill Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2004 Location: Metro Atlanta Posts: 1,116	Re: Missing school for WDW I am assuming that you are flying... but if you can, play the license plate game. We played it on a trip from Atlanta to South Carolina-with my 6yo son. He loved it. We saw two license plates there from Alaska... We could not believe it... any other time we would not have noticed... __________________ HANWILL Countdown - not soon enough!June 2009

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Missing school for WDW You are about to make family memories that will last a lifetime! Congrats! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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chottsy Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,045	Re: Missing school for WDW ohh!! that's great! so glad it worked out for the BEST!!

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PrincessPooh Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,365	Re: Missing school for WDW Wow, that really is cool! I'll have to remember this story when DD's are older and our teachers give me flack about taking them out, LOL! __________________ ~~PrincessPooh~~ "Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy" ...9/05 POR~12/06 WL~9/07 POFQ~9/08 POLY~1/09 SSR~5/09 SSR~8/09 SSR... Your friendly DVC neighbor at Kidani Village, AKL!

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senacm Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sioux City IA Posts: 194	Re: Missing school for WDW My son was in 3rd grade when we went last time, his teacher wanted him to keep a simple journal and what he did daily. We gave him a disposable camera and he made a mini scrapbook. Each day he wrote in a notebook about the day and all he did. Sometimes he wrote a line or two of what pictures he took. He ended up using 2 disposable cameras. When we finally returned home and cameras were developed, he made a great scrapbook. Not only was it the perfect report to turn in to his teacher but it is now one of our family favorite scrapbooks. It was visiting Disney from an 8 year old perspective. __________________ All-Star Music 1999 All-Star Music 2000 All-Star Movies 2004 All-Star Movies 2006 Next trip unknown, HELP I need a Disney fix!!!:

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dancing4disney Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New England Posts: 587	Re: Missing school for WDW Sorry...just realized it was her science teacher..and of course, they are much cooler~

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