Events

Adult Spelling Bee

Friday, May 6, 2011

Veteran's Inc. on South Street

Social Hour begins at 6:30

Competition begins at 7:30

HOW DOES IT WORK?

· Four-person teams collaborate to spell written words on a whiteboard. Words will be pulled from a few sources; 25% will be from the 2011 Scripps National Spelling Bee Spell It®.

· The teams compete in elimination rounds with the finalists participating in the BIG SPELLING BEE.

· Download the official rules and official Spell It® Word book .

WHO CAN HAVE A TEAM?

Individuals, local businesses, organizations and schools are invited to enter a team. The 2011 Spelling Bee will be an adult only venue at Veteran’s Inc. (formerly Calvary Retreat) on South St. with a beer, wine and soda cash bar and complementary snacks.

COST?

The tax-deductible team donation fee is $200. Teams can recruit business sponsors and should check with their employer about matching donations. The team donation can be a mixture of individual and business sponsorship.

ARE FAMILY & FRIENDS WELCOME TO ATTEND?

Yes! Spectators are highly encouraged to attend and cheer for your favorite team. The cost is $10 per spectator. We will have a cash bar, snacks, and raffles. This is a great time to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones.

WHEN & WHERE?

Friday, May 6, 2011. We will hold a BEE SWARM from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, during team registration( also know as HAPPY HOUR ).The Spelling Bee will start at 7:30 pm.

MORE INFORMATION & APPLICATION?

Download an application form to enter a team, sponsor a team, or sponsor a word. Deadline for team entry and donations is Saturday, April 30. Still have questions? Please contact Missy Hollenback: 508/284-7314 or info@shrewsbury-edfoundation.org

Ladies Night Out

Saturday, March 19, 2011

7:00 - 9:30 PM

Italian American Victory Club

Dewey St., Shrewsbury
off Rt. 9, across from ClayTime

Tickets: $10 at the door

Ticket includes 1 free raffle ticket, chair massage by Resolution Bodyworks, and more

Cash Bar

Raffle tickets: $5 each, or three for $10

Vendors will include:

Pampered Chef by Kristin Serocki
Earth's Elements by Beth Monaco
Organo Gold by Romaine Ross Cole
Mary Kay by Kathy DellaPenna
Sisters Three Homemade goat milk soaps and lotions
Melaleuca: The Wellness Company by Jean Gearty
IDazz handmade Jewelry by Trish Kozub
Dove Chocolatier by Kathy Goyette
Wild Tree
Resolutions Bodyworks by Mieka Davis
Divina Skincare
Kathleen Keohane Jewelry
D&B Creations by Dara Ricci
Gift Cards for sale to benefit the Shrewsbury Middle Schools
Marion Buricotou Crafts and Instruction
Tom Boy Tools
Bloomy’s Buffs and Other Cool Stuff by Amy Iris and Rachael Missal

Grants Awards

Grant award winners are honored each year at our Awards Event. Please enjoy enjoy our photos from the 2010 Awards Event and plan to attend this celebration of innovation and dedication in our public schools next year!

To learn more about the grant process and grant awards please visit our grants page.

In Teacher's Honor

>> 2010 In Teacher's Honor

Annual Adult Spelling Bee

In 2010 SEF dusted off this event of the past, added some new flare, to create a new annual event. Community members and businesses turned out to support this fun event.

SEF wants to give special thanks to community businesses and members who sponsored teams:

Sylvan learning Center
Reardon and Reardon Law offices
Deb & Ron Peeples
Chris & Jayne Mehne
Contemporary Classic Radio
McCarthy, Hargrave & Co
RNC Trucking
Avidia Bank
Paul Mitchell Distributor - HairLines
State Representative, Karyn Polito

See photos of the spelling bee competition on our home page.