Episodes

  • We're Alive, Still Friends, and Have Cupcakes

    We're Alive, Still Friends, and Have Cupcakes
    Sep 20 2023
    It's been a minute fam. We sat down recently for a podcast update on life and to gear up for another Teacher Tour. You can learn more on this year's "Virginia Lottery Teacher Tour" with Georgetown Cupcake at www.realfundc.com/teachers
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    7 mins
  • Picture Worth 1000 Words

    Picture Worth 1000 Words
    Dec 22 2022
    Parklawn Elementary students in Alexandria, Virginia were ready for us. They created Tommy and Kelly portraits as past of a lesson on drawing. Things got creative in regard to like “where ears go” and the fun assignment brought smiles to our faces. Ms Z and the crew at Parklawn enjoyed Virginia Lottery scratchers and Georgetown Cupcakes.
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    3 mins
  • Be Kind, Get Scratchers

    Be Kind, Get Scratchers
    Dec 21 2022
    At Rosa Park Elementary in Prince William County the motto “Be Kind” can be heard, felt and seen from every direction. Ms. Sue the Principal talked about the school’s mission of kindness and how they’ve sent hundreds of signs across the country to keep kind. We visited with Virginia Lottery Scratchers, swag and Georgetown Cupcakes as eager teachers readied for a much deserved holiday break and/or long winter’s nap.
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    5 mins
  • Honoring Pat Collins - Legendary DC Reporter Retiring After 50 Years

    Honoring Pat Collins - Legendary DC Reporter Retiring After 50 Years
    Dec 20 2022
    Tommy and Kelly reposting an interview with legendary reporter Pat Collins from December in 2020 and discussing his book release "News Man". The beloved veteran DC TV reporter known for his quirky reporting will end his 30+ year career NBC4. Collins reported mostly on local crime but also known for his snow reports with the famous wooden yardstick.
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    5 mins
  • Elf and the Eagles

    Elf and the Eagles
    Dec 19 2022
    Emerick Elementary in Loudoun County is full of fun and festive energy. We visited just before winter break on holiday sweater day. On top of Virginia Lottery ticket scratching and Georgetown Cupcake snacking we learned about the mischievous elf trying to replace the Eagle as the school’s mascot.
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    4 mins
  • All The Students Knew...

    All The Students Knew...
    Dec 15 2022
    All the students at KW Barrett Elementary in Arlington, Virginia were buzzing. They knew something the teachers didn’t. It’s the first time a principal pulled off such an elaborate Virginia Lottery and Georgetown Cupcake caper. Heard how they did it…
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    3 mins
  • Laser Printers, Marketing and Thanking Teachers

    Laser Printers, Marketing and Thanking Teachers
    Dec 6 2022
    Sometimes tours play the same cities two years in a we were thrilled to once again visit McLean High School! They had the most entries, and we loved learning about the extra special classes that McLean offers students. Laser printer anyone? The Virginia Lottery Teacher Tour is bringing scratchers and swag and cheer to awesome educators all around Northern Virginia. We love showing up with Georgetown Cupcakes as well to say thank you. RealFunDC.com/Teachers
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    3 mins
  • Feeding Students Minds and Families

    Feeding Students Minds and Families
    Dec 6 2022
    There’s educational excellence and heart at Luther Jackson Middle School in Falls Church, Virginia. We brought the Virginia Lottery Teacher Tour to surprise the fantastic staff, with not only scratchers, and swag, and delicious Georgetown cupcakes … we were also thrilled to help stock there, PTA run food pantry with the help of Wegman's. If you want to support the Luther Jackson food pantry, check out more info… jacksonmspta.org/ljms-food-pantry
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    5 mins