5th Grade Important dates
Mandatory Meetings & Other Deadlines
Miss a meeting? Slides and Zoom recordings (when possible) are posted on the Parent Resources page.
October 17, 2022: Initial information meeting
This is an introductory meeting where we’ll go over the latest updates on the trip and how you can get involved. The status of the trip depends on a lot of factors, primarily on when Japan reopens for travel. That has not happened yet, but we need to start planning now to keep the door open for a possible trip in June.
- Time: 7pm
- Location: Zoom (details to be provided by email)
November 7, 2022: Trip Readiness (Parents only)
Mandatory meeting for at least one parent/guardian. This meeting is focused on student readiness. A representative from the travel agency has also been invited to discuss travel-related questions (including airline policies regarding extending individual trips). Other topics TBD.
- Time: 7pm
- Location: Zoom (details to be provided by email)
November 14, 2022: Student & Parent Meeting
Mandatory meeting for students and at least one parent/guardian. This meeting is to inform students about the trip, the various destinations and give them an opportunity to talk with students who participated on the trip in previous years.
- Time: 6:30pm
- Location: Richmond Cafeteria
- Note: Please bring your student(s)!
November 28, 2022: Chaperone applications due
- Complete the chaperone application form online
December 1, 2022: Scholarship applications due
- Complete the scholarship application form online
December 9. 2022: Forms submission opportunity
- Drop off your student’s trip forms and documents in person at Richmond
January 1, 2023: ALL FORMS AND DOCUMENTS DUE
- Mail to:
Oya No Kai
Attn: 5th Grade Cultural Exchange Coordinator
PO Box 13786
Portland, OR 97213
Payment Deadlines
Please use the 2023 Trip App to pay all deposits.
Student deposits
- 11/11/2022 – Deposit #1 ($200)
- 11/15/2022 – Deposit #2 ($600)
- 12/15/2022 – Deposit #3 ($600)
- 1/15/2023 – Deposit #4 ($600)
- 2/15/2023 – Deposit #5 ($600)
- 3/15/2023 – Deposit #6 ($600)
- 4/15/2023 – Deposit #7 ($600)
- 5/15/2023 – Deposit #8 ($300 – if necessary)
Portland Public Schools does not fund, sponsor, or endorse this travel study program. The District is not responsible for conducting or supervising this trip. Portland Public School employees who participate in travel study programs are not acting in their capacity as District employees and do so at their own risk. Students participating in travel study programs do so at their own risk.