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Category Archives: TEAM UP
Intern Blog: More Than Just a Job
Joining the Communities In Schools team as a work-study intern was a life changing experience. When I applied for a job through my school’s work-study program, I never contemplated working off campus. At first I was apprehensive about my interview … Continue reading
J.E.B Stuart Middle explores the Tuskegee Airmen
The three day Salute to the Tuskegee Airmen event took place April 23rd-25th at J.E.B. Stuart Middle School, in part of the CIS AmeriCorps DREAM Project. Each day, the event began with TEAM UP students watching a continual viewing of … Continue reading
TEAM UP Step & Dance Extravaganza!
The gymnasium at Edward Waters College (EWC) was filled with the sounds of popular music, powerful stomps and cheering fans for the annual TEAM UP Step & Dance Extravaganza on Saturday, April 20th. The event featured 12 elementary and middle … Continue reading
TEAM UP Shows Creativity through Science!
On April 10, 2013, Woodland Acres Elementary TEAM UP after school program invited to their school nine other TEAM UP programs to participate in the TEAM UP Science Fair. Gwen Collins, site coordinator at Woodland Acres, assigned judges to pick … Continue reading
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Thank you to the Community for School Supplies
At-risk students who are in the Communities In Schools of Jacksonville programs will have a few additional resources to get them started in the new school year. School supply donations have come from local companies and community members who have … Continue reading
CIS Jacksonville staff training for a new school year
As the new school year approaches, the Communities In Schools of Jacksonville staff participated in two days of training to prepare for their upcoming roles in impacting dropout prevention. Hosted by UNF’s College of Education and Dr. Larry Daniel, Dean … Continue reading
My Experience as a Bank of America Student Leader – Russell “Rusty” Grim
My name is Rusty Grim and I am a rising senior at Sandalwood High School. I spent the majority of my summer participating in an eight week summer internship as a Bank of America Student Leader. The internship places you … Continue reading
Around the World in 30 Minutes, Dining at Pickett Elementary
The campers at Pickett Elementary’s TEAM UP summer camp have been studying different countries around the world this summer. On Wednesday, July 25th, 171 campers sampled cuisine from six countries: Japan, France, USA, Mexico, Italy, and Kenya. Down the line, … Continue reading
My Experience as a Bank of America Student Leader-James Wheeler
I, James Wheeler, am a rising senior at Bartram Trail High School in St. Johns County. I was blessed with the opportunity to participate in an eight week internship through the Bank of America Student Leadership Program with Communities in Schools … Continue reading
Florida Blue Employees have a Field Day with Summer Camp Students
Twenty Florida Blue employee volunteers took time out of the office on Wednesday, July 11th, to have a field day with the TEAM UP summer camp students at Fort Caroline Middle School. Florida Blue, formally Blue Cross Blue Shield of … Continue reading