May 14th, 2022. Alum Rock School District (ARUSD), Rancho Del Pueblo Golf Course (RDP) and First Tee – Silicon Valley (TFTSV) partnered to deliver a community resource event hosted at RDP. Over 425 participants and families from across the ARUSD community came out to join the festivities. We set up games on the entire facility and each venue was packed with families learning how to play golf, and experiencing our games and activities.
The day began with speeches by ARUSD Board of Trustees, Superintendent, Dr. Hilaria Bauer, and our First Tee participant. Everyone then made their way out to the various stations around the golf course and rotated stations. Each station had a life lesson and golf skill for the families to engage in. Afterwards families enjoyed lunch together.
The last time we were able to partner and deliver a Parent University was in 2019 before COVID. This year exceeded attendee expectations by over 200% and set a record for highest attended Parent University ever.
The Alum Rock School District Salutes “The First Tee – Silicon Valley” and “The Rancho Del Pueblo” team, says Norma Flores, Director of Student Service at ARUSD. Alum Rock kids have now embraced the Game of Golf and now see both organizations as true community partners. The most important shot in golf is the next one we are truly looking forward to that next shot with First Tee – Silicon Valley!
“FTSV is committed to serving the ARUSD community,” says FTSV Program Director, Chris Moreno-Hunt. “Rancho Del Pueblo is situated in the heart of ARUSD and we want families to see our program and Rancho Del Pueblo as a safe and welcoming space for all families and participants. We have been committed to delivering our outreach in-school program to surrounding ARUSD schools over the years, including organizing several school fieldtrips to RDP. Parent University is an exceptional example of a community coming together to serve its residence and we are grateful for the opportunity.” “A special thank you to Norma Flores, Student Services Director for ARUSD and Dr. Bauer for their continued support and belief in what our First Tee – Silicon Valley Life Skill program can bring to their schools and students.”
Are you interested in having your school or youth development program partner with First Tee – Silicon Valley? Please contact our Program Coordinator, Joe Stuban at 408-508-4885, [email protected], or visit our outreach page
