This Week's Newsletter Features:
  • JA Fellows Teams Ready for National Spotlight
  • Classroom Heroes: We Appreciate Our Teachers
  • Recipe for Success Impressive Recent Guests
  • Why JA? Rep. Chip LaMarca Shares Why
  • Harry and Rita Patten Host Inspiring Reception
JA Fellows Teams Are Ready
For National Competition
For the sixth consecutive year, Junior Achievement is proud to announce that two of JA Fellows student company teams have been invited to compete at the 2021 virtual Junior Achievement National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS) on June 22-24.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School's Smile Senders and NSU University School's ClippedNotes are two of 15 teams (out of 500+ nationwide) who are up for JA National Company of the Year.

The COVID-19 pandemic was the inspiration for Smile Senders gift boxes filled with items to cheer up people. ClippedNotes came up with a product that gave people a creative way to jot notes or reminders for each other.

Both teams are finalists for the ICE NYSE Best Financial Performance Award. Smile Senders is a finalist for the Delta Social Impact Award - created to encourage youth around the globe to advance social change by making a difference in their communities. Best of luck to both teams!
Classroom Heroes Show Appreciation for Your Favorite Educators
"Ms. Julie Matos absolutely finds joy in teaching her 'kids' and inspires me on a daily basis to make a difference in the life of a child but no one has more impact than our teachers. Ms. Matos and the team at Renaissance Charter School in Coral Springs are OUTSTANDING and are great role models for us all."

-Cathy Donnelly, Castle Group

The school year has ended, but the work for our teachers continues as they prepare for the fall. Let's show our support for them.

Visit our website and nominate one or more of your favorite teachers. Share why they are special and make a difference in your life. JA will highlight them on social media, website and other ways.
THANK YOU SUPPORTERS!
Recipe for Success Impressive Recent Guests
JA's weekly podcast show Recipe for Success has had some incredible guests who inspire our viewers with the ingredients that made them personally and professionally successful.

The past month's guests include:


Recipe for Success airs every Thursday morning live at 8:30 a.m. on Facebook, YouTube and host Laurie Sallarulo's LinkedIn profile.
Why JA?
State Rep. Chip LaMarca Shares Why
JA empowers our youth with the knowledge, ability and confidence to navigate their futures, drive our economy, and lead our community.

We want to hear from you! Share in a text or video why JA is important. Post it to social media and tag #jasouthflorida. we will repost on our sites.

If you would like to help prepare and inspire students today to join the workforce tomorrow, please consider supporting our mission.
Harry and Rita Patten Host Inspiring Reception
Two of Junior Achievement's biggest supporters, Harry and Rita Patten, Patten Family Foundation, held a special reception at the Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club. More than 50 guests learned more about JA's history and our future initiatives.

It was also an opportunity to hear two of our JA Fellows Company Program teams present their products to the attendees. Great job Olympic Heights High School Pouches 4 a Purpose and Dillard High School Auto-Tizer!

Thanks to the Pattens, 20,000 8th graders are taught essential financial literacy skills each year at the Patten Family JA Finance Park!
More JA Resources Available on our Website
Thank You Storefront Partners
JA BizTown
Dave & Lorraine Thomas
JA BizTown
JA Finance Park
JA World Huizenga Center
at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion
1130 Coconut Creek Blvd.
Coconut Creek, FL 33066