FACET (Fairport-Area Community Education Trust) is hosting its first major fundraiser, the Community Spelling Bee, on Sunday, March 1, 2015   1:30-4:30 pm at Johanna Perrin Middle School, 85 Potter Place, Fairport.  This admission free, family-friendly event features three-member teams from area businesses, community organizations, neighborhood groups and educators competing in traditional spelling bee format, except team members verbally collaborate before revealing their spelling response. The event also includes a showcase of the best in Fairport education, refreshments for sale and a 50/50 raffle, all to benefit enhanced education opportunities for students in Fairport.

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FACET is seeking Community Spelling Bee participants. Those interested in engaging in local, public education and making a difference for students are encouraged to either field their own team or sponsor a school-based team. This event provides an opportunity for business and education sectors to network and will serve as a great team-building event for your organization. Participants may direct their sponsor fee to support either the Teacher Grant Fund, Brain Boosters (academics), the Arts, or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) initiatives, allowing FACET to impact these vital areas throughout the academic year. More information, including entry forms, is available at fairportfacet.org or by contacting Nancy Loughran at (585) 259-9027.

FACET is an independent, all-volunteer non-profit whose mission is to galvanize community resources for K-12 public education in Fairport. Since 2013, its Teacher Grant Program has provided nearly $10,000 in funding for programs that directly impact students.