EIE ACADEMY
JANUARY 2008 FIELD TRIPS
REMINDER: You must sign up for all field trips. Please
refer to our policies page.
refer to our policies page.
National Geographic Geography Bee
DATE: Wednesday, January 2, 2008
TIME: 11:00 AM (UNTIL APPROX. 1:00 P M)
COST: $5.00 PER STUDENT (Spectators are free!)
ELIGIBILITY: 4TH –8TH GRADE STUDENTS (AGE LIMIT 16)
LOCATION: EIE RESOURCE CENTER
There will be prizes for all grade levels participating. There is also a
grand prize worth at least $20.00 and a medal from National
Geographic for the winner. The winner may also elect to take a
written test to qualify for the State Bee. EIE has had three previous
winners compete at the state level. No special prior study is required
although a general knowledge of U.S. and world geography is
desirable. Join the EIE Geography Games class (Wednesdays at
12:00) if you want a fun way to learn more geography.
Tour of S. S. LANE VICTORY
DATE: Friday, January 18, 2008
TIME: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
COST: $1.00 per student; $2.00 per adult
PLACE: Berth 94, San Pedro, CA 90733
DIRECTIONS: Take the 110 Harbor Frwy south. Cross Harbor
Blvd. onto Swinford St. and follow the signs to the SS Lane
Victory. Fun Places page 139; TG 824 D4
PARKING: About $1.00 per hour
This almost 60 year old ship served as a cargo ship during three
wars. The large Victory ship is a seaworthy museum that you will
enjoy exploring. Our one hour guided tour will be given by retired
merchant marines who bring a wealth of first hand knowledge, not to
mention wonderful personal stories to the tour. In addition to
everything else, the ship contains two well stocked museum rooms.
This is an amazing educational bargain and you are welcome to stay
after the tour to chat with the merchant marines or further explore the
ship.
Educational Value: Ships, WW II, Korean War, Vietnam War
Teen / Parent
HIGH SCHOOL INFO NIGHT
DATE: Friday, January 25, 2008
TIME: 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM
COST: $5.00 per family
PLACE: EIE Resource Center
Join us for an informative evening covering primarily issues relating to
Juniors and Seniors in high school. (Parents of younger students are
welcome as you will need this information too.) Topics covered will
be: transcripts, credits, requirements for graduation and/or
admission to college, financial aid, scholarships, CHSPE and more.
Come with any and all questions about high school or college and
careers. For those who attended Mary Hood’s high school talk, we
will be covering material specific to California and to EIE Academy.
MEDIEVAL TIMES
Castle Tour
DATE: Thursday, January 31, 2008
TIME: 10:40 AM —12:00 PM
COST: $5.00 per person
PARKING: Free
PLACE: Medieval Times, 7662 Beach Blvd., Buena Park
DIRECTIONS: Exit 91 Freeway, South on Beach Blvd. (if you come to Knott’
s, you passed it)
Return to 1093 A.D. to meet a medieval Spanish knight and learn about the
world in which he lived, trained and jousted. We will be given a short history
lesson seated in the castle before a giant map of Spain. Then we will tour
the castle and jousting arena. We will watch a knight practice for a joust
with his magnificent horse and answer our questions.
EDUCATIONAL VALUE: History, Art, Clothing, Horses
DATE: Wednesday, January 2, 2008
TIME: 11:00 AM (UNTIL APPROX. 1:00 P M)
COST: $5.00 PER STUDENT (Spectators are free!)
ELIGIBILITY: 4TH –8TH GRADE STUDENTS (AGE LIMIT 16)
LOCATION: EIE RESOURCE CENTER
There will be prizes for all grade levels participating. There is also a
grand prize worth at least $20.00 and a medal from National
Geographic for the winner. The winner may also elect to take a
written test to qualify for the State Bee. EIE has had three previous
winners compete at the state level. No special prior study is required
although a general knowledge of U.S. and world geography is
desirable. Join the EIE Geography Games class (Wednesdays at
12:00) if you want a fun way to learn more geography.
Tour of S. S. LANE VICTORY
DATE: Friday, January 18, 2008
TIME: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
COST: $1.00 per student; $2.00 per adult
PLACE: Berth 94, San Pedro, CA 90733
DIRECTIONS: Take the 110 Harbor Frwy south. Cross Harbor
Blvd. onto Swinford St. and follow the signs to the SS Lane
Victory. Fun Places page 139; TG 824 D4
PARKING: About $1.00 per hour
This almost 60 year old ship served as a cargo ship during three
wars. The large Victory ship is a seaworthy museum that you will
enjoy exploring. Our one hour guided tour will be given by retired
merchant marines who bring a wealth of first hand knowledge, not to
mention wonderful personal stories to the tour. In addition to
everything else, the ship contains two well stocked museum rooms.
This is an amazing educational bargain and you are welcome to stay
after the tour to chat with the merchant marines or further explore the
ship.
Educational Value: Ships, WW II, Korean War, Vietnam War
Teen / Parent
HIGH SCHOOL INFO NIGHT
DATE: Friday, January 25, 2008
TIME: 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM
COST: $5.00 per family
PLACE: EIE Resource Center
Join us for an informative evening covering primarily issues relating to
Juniors and Seniors in high school. (Parents of younger students are
welcome as you will need this information too.) Topics covered will
be: transcripts, credits, requirements for graduation and/or
admission to college, financial aid, scholarships, CHSPE and more.
Come with any and all questions about high school or college and
careers. For those who attended Mary Hood’s high school talk, we
will be covering material specific to California and to EIE Academy.
MEDIEVAL TIMES
Castle Tour
DATE: Thursday, January 31, 2008
TIME: 10:40 AM —12:00 PM
COST: $5.00 per person
PARKING: Free
PLACE: Medieval Times, 7662 Beach Blvd., Buena Park
DIRECTIONS: Exit 91 Freeway, South on Beach Blvd. (if you come to Knott’
s, you passed it)
Return to 1093 A.D. to meet a medieval Spanish knight and learn about the
world in which he lived, trained and jousted. We will be given a short history
lesson seated in the castle before a giant map of Spain. Then we will tour
the castle and jousting arena. We will watch a knight practice for a joust
with his magnificent horse and answer our questions.
EDUCATIONAL VALUE: History, Art, Clothing, Horses