Student Exchange
The Mercer Island Sister City Association student exchange program is stronger than ever!
Last February, Mercer Island students went to Thonon les Bains for the first half of the 2023 student exchange. They stayed in the homes of Thonon families, having been matched with Thonon students. They went to classes with their French counterparts, toured the Chateau de Ripaille, had a lesson in French pastry-making, hiked at Plateau des Moises in the mountains, visited the Chateau de Chillon in Switzerland - among many activities.
In late October, early November, Mercer Island welcomed the French students and chaperones. The Mercer Island community was invited to two public events:
- 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26 at the Mercer island Community and Events Center: a Welcome Reception for the French visitors and
- 6:15 - 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30 at the VFW Hall: a Community Halloween Potluck Dinner. To RSVP go to Halloween Potluck Dinner: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4FAEAB23AB9-44859312-misca
Here's a list of activities during their visit:
2023 Student Exchange Itinerary
October 24 – November 2, 2023
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Tuesday, October 24 |
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Student Exchange Group Arrives |
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Wednesday, October 25 |
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Eastside Day 8:30 Host family drop off student at MICEC by 8:30am --1) Snoqualmie Falls, 2) Cascade Rose Alpacas, 3) Two Brothers Pumpkin Patch, 4) Triple XXX Rootbeer Drive-in for lunch, 5) “Jakob Two Trees” Thomas Dambo NW Trolls https://issaquahwa.gov/3426/Jakob-Two-Trees-Issaquahs-Troll, 6) Issaquah Target Shopping Area, -- Pickup students at MICEC 5: 30pm |
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Thursday, October 26 |
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Seattle Center Day 8:30am Drop-off students at MICEC --1) Space Needle Observation Deck; 2) Chihuly Museum & Garden of Glass; 3) Lunch @ Armory Center House Food Court; 4) MoPOP-- 5:30-6:30 City Reception w/ light appetizers; community members and host families invited |
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Friday, October 27 |
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School Day Students Attend Full School Day with MIHS Students. Home Football game and All Island Band Night |
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Saturday-Sunday, October 28-29 |
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Weekend spent with Host Families |
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Monday, October 30 |
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Woodland Park Zoo & U Village Shopping Day -and- Community Potluck Dinner 8:30 Drop-off students at MICEC --1) Woodland Park Zoo; 2) University Village Shopping Center, Lunch at U Village, students transported to VFW Hall-- Potluck Dinner at MI VFW Hall 1836 72nd Ave SE 6:15 – 8:00 PM |
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Tuesday, October 31 |
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Mercer Island Day and ½ Day School 8:30 Drop-off students at MICEC --Morning at Luther Burbank Park, 3k Walk/Hike, Pickle Ball/Volleyball; lunch; Final Period 7 with hosts at MIHS-- Halloween activities with Host families |
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Wednesday, November 1 |
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Seattle Waterfront Day 8:30 Drop-off students at MICEC --1) Seattle Aquarium; 2) “Wings over Washington"; 3) lunch on pier 57; 4) Argosy 1 hr. Elliot Bay Cruise; 5) Explore Miners' Landing; 6) Seattle Shirt Co. Souvenir Store-- |
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Thursday, November 2 |
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Farewell and Safe Travels! Sister City transports students to SeaTac Airport for Delta flight home. |
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