Mission Accomplished! The 6th annual shuttle mission to the DC Everest School district has come to an end. The Spirit of Education, with shuttle pilot Keith Karow, was docked at the Weston Elementary School through noon on Friday. The vehicle is now back in its preparation area at Progressive Travel in Mosinee.
DC Everest: The Spirit of Education was docked at Weston Elementary School all day Thursday and until noon on Friday. Friday's mission pictures can be seen here as well as on the Dream Flight USA Facebook Page.
VIDEO: On board the shuttle!
On Feburay 17 and 18, the Dream Flight USA projects created by the 4th graders in the district will be on display in the Cedar Creek Mall.
Spencer, WI: The shuttle will be on display at the Tack Center in Spencer, WI on Sunday, March 4.
Iron Mt. MI: The shuttle returns to Iron Mt on May 3.
Abbotsford, WI-The Spirit of Education will return to Abbotsford Elementary on Thursday, May 24.
The Dream Flight USA Shuttle may soon be coming to your town. The shuttle regularly visits communities in Wisconsin, and occasionally journeys outside the state as well.
For information on helping you plan a shuttle mission to your school, including fees, please click here.
For information on planning a shuttle mission to your community event, parade, air show or business activity, please click here.
For information on the communities that have been visited by the shuttle on missions since its inception in 2006, please click here.
Turning your classroom into a planet, and involving your community in your classroom are just two of the many concepts explained in the 38-page lesson plan, “Dream Flight One, The Teacher's Resource Guide to Teaching Space in the Classroom", created by the founder of Dream Flight USA, 5th grade teacher Sharon Ryan.
Click here for more information about the Lesson Plan. Order by mail: Dream Flight USA Foundation, PO Box 1931, Wausau, WI 54403. The lesson plan is available for only $49.95.
Students work at one of the stations on board the Dream Flight USA shuttle.
What do teachers say about Dream Flight USA?
WOW! I had my class onboard today and the time just flew!! I knew it was great for the kids when I had time to realize that in over 2 hours, not one child asked to go to the bathroom!! When does that ever happen during a regular 2 hour time period?
--Bonnie G. 4th Grade Teacher
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