World Travelers

What is World Travelers? 

Three times in the school year (typically, October, January and April), this committee creates a two-part virtual travel experience for participating students in grades 1-4.

The first part is the “Travelogue” which typically takes place on a Wednesday in the Resource Center during lunch recess. Participating 3^rd and 4^th graders attend before their lunch (11:25-11:55) and 1^st and 2^nd graders attend after their lunch (11:55-12:25). During Travelogue, students learn about the history and culture of a particular country in a fun and engaging way. Later in the week, typically on Friday, students enjoy a catered lunch featuring food from that country.

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World Travelers Norway

Grades 1-4: Sign up for World Travelers

Mark your calendars: our next destination is Norway! On Wednesday, January 29, students in grades 1-4 will learn all about this beautiful country during our “Travelogue” in the Resource Center. Then on Friday, January 31, they will enjoy a delicious Norwegian lunch. (Please note, there will be no KIDDOS lunch that day)

Electronic sign-up is required for both events by Tuesday, January 28. Click here to sign up for the “Travelogue” and click here to sign up and pay for the “International Lunch”. Questions? Contact Nurca Bozkurt at bozkurt@comcast.net, or Rachel Morris at rachel_wood69@hotmail.com.

World Travelers Norway Lunch

World Travelers Welsh Lunch Payment Page

On Friday, January 31, students will enjoy a Norwegian lunch during their regular lunch period in the auditorium. Cost is $8 per child. We will be serving*:

Kjøttboller (Norwegian meatballs) served with gravy, mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam
Agurksalat (Norwegian cucumber salad)
Brunost (Norwegian brown cheese) served on a cracker (for tasting)
Kalles Caviar (cod roe spread) served on a cracker (for tasting)
Kanelboller (cinnamon bun)
Black currant juice

* For questions regarding ingredients, please contact Nurca Bozkurt at bozkurt@comcast.net.

Norway – World Travelers Lunch (1/31)

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Teacher(s) Last Name for each

Please note that the Hubbard Woods Parent Teach Organization (“PTO”) cannot guarantee that the Hubbard Woods World Travelers international lunch is free from allergens, including, but not limited to, milk, eggs, and nuts. If your child suffers from allergies and you purchase an international lunch, you accept the risks associated with your child’s consumption of the lunch. Further, this lunch is being provided solely through the PTO and not by the board of education of Winnetka Public School District No. 36.

By purchasing a Hubbard Woods World Travelers international lunch, you acknowledge that you are aware of the risk of allergens being present in a Hubbard Woods World Travelers international lunch. Moreover, you, on behalf of yourself, your child, and the parents and or the guardians of the child, hereby waive any and all claims any of them may have against the board of education of Winnetka Public School District No. 36, its individual board members, employees and agents, as well as against the Hubbard Woods Parent Teacher Organization arising from, related to or connected with your child’s consumption of a Hubbard Woods World Travelers international lunch. Further you agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the aforementioned parties from any and all liabilities, damages, costs, fees, expenses (including, but not limited to attorneys’ fees, court costs and filing fees), judgments, losses and damages of any kind whatsoever that any of them may incur arising from, related to or connected with your child’s consumption of a Hubbard Woods World Travelers international lunch.

What is World Travelers?

What is World Travelers? 

Three times in the school year (typically, October, January and April), this committee creates a two-part virtual travel experience for participating students in grades 1-4.

Student Participation 

Students can sign up for just the Travelogue, or the lunch, or both. Sign up to either event and payment for catered lunch takes place a week or two before the scheduled week. Starting in the 2018-2019 school year, payments will only be made online (PayPal or credit card). Information is advertised in the Item Newsletter as well as the PTO website. We also send home a short trivia to pique the interest of students and help develop their research skills. Those who answer all questions correctly are entered in a drawing to win a small prize. Everyone who attends the Travelogue leaves with a small souvenir from that country (e.g., a bookmark, a postcard, a key chain).

Where Have We Traveled So Far?

We strive to present a diverse mix of countries from all over the world. Below are the countries we covered in the past few years:

2014-2015: Italy, Afghanistan, Egypt
2015-2016: Portugal, Turkey, Australia
2016-2017: England, India, Puerto Rico
2017-2018: Greece, Mexico, Taiwan

How can you help? 

We are always looking for volunteers who are willing to share their knowledge of a particular country and culture. Typically, our presenter volunteers are either from that country, or have lived there or have had enough exposure to share their knowledge with the kids. If it’s not you, it may be your spouse, a close relative, a friend or neighbor. Please reach out to one of the committee co-chairs if you have any suggestions.

In addition to presenter volunteers, we are also always looking for new members to join. Members get together once at the beginning of the school year for meet & greet and general planning, and then three more times in the school year to plan each country and determine the lunch menu. Members also help out during the few weeks leading up to each destination with basic tasks such as putting signs outside the school, procuring supplies, decorating the lunch table and most importantly serving lunch!

For more information, please contact Tine Tschackert or Nurca Yener-Bozkurt.