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• 6 Grade Open Gym Night debuting in 2014
with great success was expanded this year by
providing bus transportation from the upper
elementary schools to Masconomet. This event
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provides another opportunity for Tri-Town 6
graders to meet one another in a fun environment
for an evening of games and activities. This idea
was initiated by our High School Youth Council members and is run under the
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direction of the TTC Youth Coordinator. More than 160 Tri-Town 6 graders
attended in May 2015.

• High School Youth Leadership Retreat –
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3 annual ½ day workshop conducted on an
early release day in February. 35
Masconomet high school youth participated
in this free program. TTC worked with
Marie Lucca, Sociology Professor and
Community Educator, to develop a
meaningful experience for youth to strategize about leadership and diversity in our
communities. Transportation provided from Masco to the Our Savior Lutheran
Church in Topsfield.

• Stand Tall! A free four session program offered to Tri-
Town middle school aged girls (grades 6-8) in the spring
addresses self-esteem, social pressures as well as
promoting leadership skills and healthy dialogue.
Facilitated by Spofford School guidance counselor Julie
Benson and Spofford School psychologist Courtney
Eckhoff, 2015 sessions was attended by 21 girls.

• Developmental Assets Project for Youth - initiated during FY15
with support of the TBM Rotary- TTC worked with youth,
educators and community partners using the Developmental Assets
(building blocks of health development) Framework developed by
the Search Institute which help young people grow up to be
healthy, caring and responsible.

• 6th Grade Student Transition – Facilitated by
Masconomet Middle School Guidance staff, select
Masco Middle School students are transported for visits
to 6th grade students at the elementary schools

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