Northpoint Travels

Monday, April 27, 2015

Northpoint Teachers Alone in Frankfurt!

Guten Abend!!!!

Have you ever wondered what your fabulous teachers do during the exchange!? Tonight, Mr. Zinni cooked Mrs. Wagoner some homemade Schnitzel, potatoes with the famous Frankfurt Green Sauce! Mrs. Wagoner provided some amazing Caprese. Mr. Zinni has been blaring some traditional German Folk/Yodeling music throughout the house as Mrs. Wagoner madly grades final papers. We are enjoying our time at our Flat in Rodelheim. So far Nicht Problem! Some students and Mr. Zinni will be going to see Avengers 2 tomorrow. Thats right tomorrow!!! Spoiler alters to follow.

Viel Lieben,
Frau Wagoner und Herr Zinni

PS. Eat your Heart Out Mr. Klimt!!!!!

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Kletterwald Offenbach: The climbing course we wish we had in the States

Today, the whole group met at the Fun Forest in Offenbach (a suburb of Frankfurt) for a day of climbing and fun. Everyone enjoyed the challenge by choice and some really challenged themselves. Special props to Aurora, who started on a level that was just too much, but instead of quitting, she climbed down and restarted, not only breaking through her her fear, but also truly enjoying herself.

Megan's sickness, Abbee's allergies, assorted homesickness (mild)...nothing is keeping these kids from trying!

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Wilkommen!

Megan's reception was terrific...she is feeling safe, comfortable and loved. To give an idea of where she stays (with the Bachmann family), here are some pics.

Travel Day!

Our flights were fine (but long) and we all arrived safely. Our juniors did a food related debate at JFK and all travelers were their audience. It's not enough for Northpoint to just travel in bright blue shirts; we must attract attention with a live, intelligent debate. Many people stopped us to ask who we were and what we were doing while traveling. I am always impressed but the clarity and purpose in my students responses to questions of what kind of school we are.