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for their shelter; and prepare their daily meals. Much the same is done with the elephants, but students also participate in each animal's daily cleaning and bathing. (Not surprisingly, this is often their favorite part of the entire experience!) e trip also includes visits to famous sites such as the Red Fort in Delhi and the Taj Mahal. India is also the destination for a different kind of trip during the 2018–2019 school year. For the first time, Trevor is offering a program entitled International Bridge Options. (Bridge is the iconic and culminating experience within Trevor's Upper School program: In their final term, 12th graders explore an area of interest in an in-depth and deliberate manner.) Held during this year's spring break, students will partner with Wildlife SOS for the first week. en they will travel to Jaipur and spend 14 mornings teaching English and math to students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. In the afternoons, they will visit with students in the Surman Sansthan orphanage. An integral part of the project will be for the students to create a travel website, which will focus on promoting and showcasing additional trips. ey will also develop a curriculum guide for the India spring break trip, and spend time learning about and connecting with the Kalandar tribe in Jaipur. 1 8 T R E V O R D AY S C H O O L n W I N T E R 2 0 1 8 – 2 0 1 9 by Dacel Casey upper school international travel T R E V O R T R A N S L AT E S : Trevor is committed to providing Upper School students with opportunities to partake in an international experience. At all grade levels, the Trevor curriculum incorporates global cultural differences and emphasizes the importance of diversity of thought. Still, nothing can replace an in-person experience. For the past few years, therefore, Trevor has worked to enhance its global education travel options. In all trips, the goal is to provide a three-pillar experience, wherein each aspect is equally important: a connection to the local culture, a service-learning element, and a relevant connection to the curriculum. Financial aid is always available to qualifying participants. Following a highly successful trip during the 2018 spring break, a second group of students will visit and volunteer in India this coming April. e India Wildlife Conservation trip focuses on the care and well-being of sloth bears and elephants. Participants spend the week in Agra, working with Wildlife SOS. Inspired to start a movement and make lasting change to protect and conserve the wealth of India's natural heritage, forest, and wildlife, this nonprofit organization was established in 1995 by a small group of individuals. Today, it has evolved to work actively toward protecting Indian wildlife, conserving habitat, studying biodiversity, and conducting research. Of tremendous importance, it also creates both alternative and sustainable livelihoods for communities whose economic survival was, in the past, based on poaching, or those who still depend on wildlife for sustenance. Students learn firsthand about caring and protecting sloth bears and Asian elephants. ey spend time learning about the sloth bear's history; help create and build enrichment structures and activities; clean and care

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