Calling 5th Graders Interested in Model UN!

Welcome all 5th Graders!

Do you have an interest in global issues? Do you want to learn skills in negotiation, public speaking, problem solving, conflict resolution, research and communication? Then join the Model UN club in its third year at Bells Mill!

The program is supported by the United Nations Association – USA of the National Capital Area. Students who join will have the opportunity to participate in 2 conferences:

• The Fall Model UN Training Conference (November 16, 2017)
• The Spring Model United Nations Conference (in late April of 2018)

Both conferences are excused all-day-events, hosted by the U.S. State Department.

Come to the informational meeting on Wednesday, September 27th at 8:10am – 9:00am in Ms. O’Neill’s classroom (Room 153) to learn more about the Model UN program.

Model UN Meeting Dates: Wednesdays (from September – May) 8:10am – 9:00am

Where: Bells Mill Elementary, Room 153 (Ms. O’Neill’s Classroom)

Fees:   November Training Conference Fee: $20 (Student); $10 (Chaperone)

Spring Model UN Conference (approximate) Fees: $45 (Student); $15 (Chaperone)

To sign up, please have a parent/guardian fill out this online form (a paper version will also be sent out with the students): https://goo.gl/forms/yzeG20FfAazIjAXr2

To learn more about the program, go to http://unanca.org/what-we-do/global-classrooms-dc

Parents! Do you have Model UN experience or interests in global issues? Would you like to assist during our meetings? Please contact us if you would like to volunteer.