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We invite you to an evening of spellbinding fun at our second annual Grown-up Spelling Bee on Thursday, Oct. 22 at Turner College and Career High School (4717 Bailey Road).

Last year, the event raised $24,000. This year’s event promises to create an even bigger buzz with photo booth, concessions, and a Honey Pot silent auction. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and competition begins at 7:00 p.m.

Bee our guest and help us to reach our fundraising goal of $40,000. Spectator tickets are $10.

2015 Bee Team Roster

Twenty teams are set to compete!

Corporate teams include: ACU of Texas, Gulf Coast Educators FCU, H-E-B, Memorial Hermann, SMATCOE, Thompson & Horton, and Westside Veterinary Hospital.

School and community teams include: Carleston Elementary, Cockrell Elementary, Dawson High School, Massey Ranch Elementary, PACE Center, Pearland ISD Board of Trustees, Pearland Junior High School, Silverlake Lions Club, Shadycrest Elementary, Shadycrest Baptist Church, and Turner College and Career High School.

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Our Bee-tastic Sponsors!

We are buzzing with excitement! Pearland Medical Center is the Queen Bee sponsor of our second annual Grown-up Spelling Bee.

Other sponsors include: A & A Cleaning Services, Comex Corporation, Floyd’s Cajun Seafood, Kelsey-Seybold, Logical Front, PBK Architects, Pearland City Councilmen, Purcell Construction, Texas Emergency Care Center, and The Tutoring Club.

We are also thankful to our event committee, in-kind donors, and letter and word sponsors.

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PRESS RELEASE

The Pearland ISD Education Foundation invites you to an evening of spellbinding fun at the second annual Grown-up Spelling Bee on Thursday, Oct. 22 at Turner College and Career High School (4717 Bailey Road). Money raised will benefit the Education Foundation and its Innovative Teaching Grant Program, which funds educational programs and activities in the Pearland Independent School District.

During this zany twist on the traditional spelling bee, teams of three adults work together to spell words and vie for the coveted title of Best Spellers in Pearland. Team are encouraged to wear bee-themed costumes and a buzzing hive of spectators will vote for Best Team Costumes.

Pearland Medical Center is the Queen Bee sponsor. Corporate teams to compete include: ACU of Texas, Gulf Coast Educators FCU, H-E-B, Memorial Hermann, SMATCOE, Thompson & Horton, Westside Veterinary Hospital.

School and community teams include: Carleston Elementary, Cockrell Elementary, Massey Ranch Elementary, PACE Center, Pearland ISD Board of Trustees, Silverlake Lions Club, Shadycrest Elementary, Shadycrest Baptist Church, and Turner College and Career High School.

Other sponsors include: A & A Cleaning Services, Comex Corporation, Floyd’s Cajun Restaurant, Kelsey-Seybold, Logical Front, PBK Architects, Pearland City Councilmen, Purcell Construction, Texas Emergency Care Center, and The Tutoring Club.

The event will feature a photo booth, concessions, and the Honey Pot silent auction. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and competition begins at 7:00 p.m. Spectator tickets are $10. Bee our guest and help the Foundation to reach its goal of $40,000.

For more information about the Pearland ISD Education Foundation, visit www.pearlandisd.org/foundation.

PRESS RELEASE

The 2015 Adidas Texas Volleyball Invitational, the largest high school volleyball tournament in the nation, is giving back to the Pearland Independent School District with a donation of $17,000 to the Pearland ISD Education Foundation.

The foundation, which provides funds for educational programs and activities, has granted almost $50,000 to Pearland ISD teachers, schools, and projects. The tournament’s contribution is the largest single donation to the foundation since its inception in 2013.

“We are grateful to Adidas, participating volleyball teams, and our own coaches, John Turner and Jason Karim, for the generous donation,” Jeff Barry, Foundation President, said. “This gift will significantly boost the foundation’s grant making potential and will help to make a larger impact on Pearland ISD teachers and students.”

The Adidas Texas Volleyball Invitational Tournament, in its nineteenth year, hosted 88 teams from across the state of Texas during the three-day competition. A check presentation was held during opening ceremonies on Thursday (Aug 13).

“The city of Pearland and the school district have been great partners for us throughout these years. With the support of Adidas, we are excited to be able to invest in our community and give to our teachers and students,” said Pearland High School volleyball coach John Turner.

For more information about Adidas Texas Volleyball Tournament, please visit http://txvbinv.com/.

Learn more about the Pearland ISD Education Foundation at http://www.pearlandisd.org/foundation.cfm.