DAY 80!!!!

DAY 80!!!!DAY 80!!!! the end of the journey…

When is the final night?When is the final night?

May 10th, Tuesday night.

What time do we have to be What time do we have to be there?there?

Arrive by 6:00 pm at the latest, 5:40 pm at the earliest. You will need to set up your booth before you report to the auditorium by 6:15

pm. Enter the auditorium by the outside door near the stage.

What time should I tell my guests What time should I tell my guests to be here?to be here?

They need to arrive by 6:15 or earlier if possible. It will be very crowded at the

school, so the earlier the better to get seats.

Do we have to help set up or Do we have to help set up or clean up?clean up?

No—it is extra credit

What do we have to wear?What do we have to wear?

The same standards as presentations apply for Day 80, though you will want to dress cooler because it will be hot. Males are

allowed to wear dress/khaki shorts. You can also wear a costume.

What do we need to bring?What do we need to bring?

See the list on page 35.

Who can come? Students? Who can come? Students? Guests?Guests?

Anyone is allowed to come to Day 80. The more, the merrier!! Invite your family,

friends, and teachers. There is a $2 cost to get into the auditorium program to help cover costs of Day 80 and AWED costs.

We are pre-selling tickets and selling them at the door.

How will we be evaluated?How will we be evaluated?

Former students and teachers will be assigned to evaluate you. They will be provided with a rubric which has questions to ask you and a checklist for all of your materials. There

are also secret evaluators who will be double-checking to make sure that you are

evaluated and that you don’t leave your booth!

How will I know where my booth How will I know where my booth is?is?

Beginning in the cafeteria, Traditional AWED booths will be arranged in alphabetical

order by country and then by each student’s last name. Booths will also branch out into the halls. Large Project Land will be on the

Bus Ramp. Your teacher will talk to you about that if you are assigned there.

Top projects will be in the top part of the 500 building.

What EXACTLY will happen on What EXACTLY will happen on that night?that night?

5:40-6:15 pm: set up booths

6:15-6:30 pm: report to auditorium (to your assigned seat)

6:30-7:30 pm: program in auditorium

7:30 –8:30 pm: guests visit booths

8:30-9:30 pm: clean up

What time will it be over?What time will it be over?

8:30 pm, no matter what!

What if I am sick or have an What if I am sick or have an emergency?emergency?

Your teacher must be contacted if at all possible by your parents. If the excuse is

legitimate, the student will receive the alternate assignment. It is required that you

come since it is two test grades!

What if people I invite cannot What if people I invite cannot come? Is there a penalty?come? Is there a penalty?

You are only asked to invite people, not to have them come. There is no penalty if the

people you invite cannot come.

What if I do not have a ride to What if I do not have a ride to school at night?school at night?

Find one. Ride your bike, the bus, or jog here. Car pool with someone else. If you still

can’t find a ride, tell your teacher and he or she may be able to help you, but do NOT tell us on Monday or Tuesday. We can’t

help then, so we must know by the Friday before Day 80.

What happens if I do not show up What happens if I do not show up at all?at all?

Without an excuse, you fail.

What happens if I leave my booth What happens if I leave my booth during the visiting time?during the visiting time?

You immediately lose thirty points. You must stay at your booth the entire time. You are NOT to go and visit other students, even after the evaluator has been there. You

MUST stay and greet all the guests. Go to the bathroom before you come!!

Will I have a plug at my booth?Will I have a plug at my booth?

It is not guaranteed…and very unlikely. You need to plan as if you do not.

What do I need to clean up What do I need to clean up before I leave?before I leave?

You need to take all of your stuff and then help whoever is at your table take it down and carry

it back to the racks in front of the cafeteria to put on the table racks. Put it neatly on the racks!

Then you can leave, unless you are on the clean up crew. Take all of your stuff with you.

DO NOT THROW STUFF AWAY IN THE BATHROOM TRASHCANS!

How much of my recipe do I How much of my recipe do I need to make?need to make?

Only whatever the recipe makes once. You don’t need to double or triple it. Once it is

gone, that’s okay, as long as your evaluator has seen it and had the opportunity to taste

it.

Do I need to bring cups, plates, Do I need to bring cups, plates, napkins, etc.?napkins, etc.?

No, these will be available to the guests on tables in front of the auditorium and

cafeteria. Do not take these yourself when you go to your booths! The guests will

receive instructions about how to get them. You may want to bring serving utensils.

How will I know where my booth How will I know where my booth is?is?

Beginning in the cafeteria, Traditional AWED booths will be arranged in alphabetical

order by country and then by each student’s last name. Booths will also branch out into the halls. Large Project Land will be on the

Bus Ramp. Your teacher will talk to you about that if you are assigned there.

Top projects will be in the top part of the 500 building.

How do I need to act as an How do I need to act as an audience in the auditorium?audience in the auditorium?Act as if you have common sense!! Be respectful to adults around you and to the

PTSA since they will begin the meeting. Do not participate in the voting! This is a formal night…like an awards banquet for you, so act

the part of a mature participant. Show the community your positive potential!

If I made a costume or am a top If I made a costume or am a top presenter, where do I go?presenter, where do I go?

Make sure you talk to your teacher about information you need to give her. Then, on that day, after you have set up your booth,

report to the back of the stage and there will be people there to direct you.

How will I know where my booth How will I know where my booth is?is?

Beginning in the cafeteria, Traditional AWED booths will be arranged in alphabetical

order by country and then by each student’s last name. Booths will also branch out into the halls. Large Project Land will be on the

Bus Ramp. Your teacher will talk to you about that if you are assigned there.

Top projects will be in the top part of the 500 building.

How will I know where my booth How will I know where my booth is?is?

Beginning in the cafeteria, Traditional AWED booths will be arranged in alphabetical

order by country and then by each student’s last name. Booths will also branch out into the halls. Large Project Land will be on the

Bus Ramp. Your teacher will talk to you about that if you are assigned there.

Top projects will be in the 100 hall.

How will I know where my booth How will I know where my booth is?is?

Beginning in the cafeteria, Traditional AWED booths will be arranged in alphabetical

order by country and then by each student’s last name. Booths will also branch out into the halls. Large Project Land will be on the

Bus Ramp. Your teacher will talk to you about that if you are assigned there.

Top projects will be in the top part of the 500 building.

Is there extra credit available Is there extra credit available before the end of the project?before the end of the project?

Yes! You have the opportunity to earn one extra credit grade. You can opt to help put up the set on Monday, May 9th from 4:00-5:00 PM, or set up or clean up on Day 80

(you can only do one). You must sign up by the Wednesday before Day 80.

If I leave things in my teacher’s If I leave things in my teacher’s classroom during the day, when should I classroom during the day, when should I

come and get them?come and get them?You must get anything you have left in your

teacher’s classroom by 3:50 PM on Day 80. We will not be available to open our rooms when you are setting up booths.

Is this really the end of Around Is this really the end of Around the World in Eighty Days?the World in Eighty Days?

Yes..as sad as that might be

Final Reminders for Day 80Final Reminders for Day 80Be here by 5:40-6:00 to set up booth

Be in the auditorium by 6:15Sit in the front of the auditorium. You will have assigned

seating.Only leave the auditorium when you are dismissed

Do not leave your booth at allDo not talk on your cell phone or text

Do not chew gumBring all your stuff on Day 80 and have fun!