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Thanks to all who Supported the VIPS Elementary Track Meet!
We had a fantastic turnout for this year's Elementary Track Meet on Saturday, November 19th! Thanks to all the runners and their families, volunteers, sponsors, and donors. The Touch-a-Truck event was a big hit, as was the music from Cape Cod Radio. Runners from all four elementary schools turned out in great numbers. This year's Spirit Award winner, for the school that has the highest percentage of runners based on enrollment, is Teaticket! Congrats to the Tigers! Check out some great photos from the event, courtesy of VIPS board member Liz Lerner! |
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Article Highlights Falmouth VIPS for 40th Anniversary
This year's FHS College Mentoring Program participants have had a chance to visit three campuses this fall with their mentors. In late October, students toured UMass Dartmouth and Stonehill College. In late November, students made the long trek to UMass Amherst. These opportunities were made possible thanks to grants from the Falmouth Education Foundation. Spending time on campuses gives students the opportunity to explore the community, get a feel for the campus size, residence halls, and dining options, while also learning about the academic and extracurricular offerings. Now in its 10th year, the College Mentoring Program (also called the Zorski Project in honor of the late Jack Zorski, the VIPS volunteer who created the program) has alumni on many campuses throughout New England and beyond. Whenever possible, program graduates meet current FHS seniors on their campus visits, offering a welcome face and great insights. |
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Junior Achievement for Falmouth's 3rd and 4th graders!
Falmouth VIPS is excited to be partnering with Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts again this year to bring the JA curriculum to Falmouth's third and fourth grade classrooms. Popular with students and teachers alike, the JA lessons provide engaging, relevant, and hands-on experiences to introduce students to financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. Falmouth VIPS is currently recruiting volunteers interested in bringing the curriculum into Falmouth classrooms. Each unit takes 5 weeks and requires a volunteer to present a weekly 45-minute lesson. Training and materials are provided. First-time volunteers have the option to shadow a veteran JA volunteer. JA lessons will be scheduled between January and June. We can work around your availability. Interested in learning more? Contact the VIPS JA Program Coordinator David Sugar! |
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