Chilean StarTeachers arrive at Kailua-Kona Airport at 3:45 PM.
Welcome gala on the luau lawn at the Marriott Waikoloa Beach Hotel from 5 PM to 11 PM. The evening will feature local, state and national dignitaries, the Hawaiian and Chilean StarTeachers and distinguished guests. Along with luau-style food, music and hula dancing, Gemini will provide a tour of the nighttime sky guided by astronomers. Buses, provided by the County of Hawaii, will leave from Gemini base facility at 3 PM for the Waikoloa Marriott. For those that plan to return to Hilo that evening, buses will depart the Marriott Waikoloa Beach Hotel at approximately 11 PM for an estimated arrival back into Hilo at 1 AM. Students will must have written parental consent to use this transportation. The Waikoloa Marriott has extended a special rate for both the luau and lodging.
Attending the gala event are:
Travel back to Hilo with brief planning meeting while in transit with our partners. Rest!
Summit Tour: We will depart from the Gemini base facility at 10 AM and arrive back in Hilo at 4 PM. We will videotape the excursion for use in the teleconferences.
Teaching in schools: 8 AM – 11 AM. Each teacher will go with her partner teacher to their individual schools.
Rotary luncheon: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. StarTeachers will present a 25-minute presentation on the StarTeachers program. Janice Harvey will give a brief introduction the first five minutes of the program.
Teachers Institute Day: 8 AM – 12 PM. The StarTeachers group will be speaking at one of the sessions. The afternoon is free.
Teaching in the schools: Depart approximately 7 AM to visit Naalehu and Pahala Schools. We will return to Hilo approximately 5 PM.
School assembly at Keaau High School: Kristen 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
School assembly at Keaau Elementary School: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Potluck at Christine's home in the evening.
Saturday morning and afternoon free.
Hale PoWe will depart by bus, courtesy of the County of Hawaii, at 4 PM for Hale Pohaku. We will have a Hawaiian cultural evening as well as a StarParty at Hale Pohaku. The bus will arrive back at the Gemini base facility approximately 11 PM. Students who ride in the bus must have parental consent.
Volcano tour: Depart Hilo at 11 AM and return at 4 PM.
Videoconference: Between Hawaiian and Chilean students 8:15 AM - 10:15 AM Kristen at Keaau High School.
Return to individual schools for instruction.
Videoconference: Between Hawaiian and Chilean students 8:15 AM - 10:15 AM Christine Copes at Waiakea Elementary.
Return to individual schools for instruction.
8:00 AM Mayor's office
9:00 AM County Council
12:00 PM -1:15 PM Assembly at Waiakea Elementary
Videoconference: Between Hawaiian and Chilean students from 8:15 AM -10:15 AM Alicia Hui at Haili Christian School.
Return to individual schools for instruction.
Assembly at Haili Christian School: 8:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Goodbye luncheon: 12 PM
Group departs: 9:05 AM from Hilo Airport for Honolulu
Day and Overnight in Honolulu
Depart for Chile