More than 200 Charlton-Pollard students reap rewards for meeting advanced reading goals
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More than 200 Charlton-Pollard students got to go to a party at Urban Air for meeting reading goals. -
Port Commissioners Pat Anderson and LaRue Smith celebrate students' success at Urban Air. -
Charlton Pollard Principal Ariane Moore and BISD Trustee Joe Evans celebrate with students at Urban Air in Beaumont.
The Port of Beaumont, Urban Air and Charlton Pollard Elementary School teamed up to reward students for reaching their advanced reading goals. The team treated more than 200 Charlton Pollard students to a party at Urban Air, about 25% more students than last year.
“We are thrilled to see how successful this reading incentive has been in its first year and with the momentum students have gained, we are confident 100% participation in next year’s Urban Air party is within reach,” said Port Commissioner Georgine Guillory. “The main goals are to instill a love of reading and improve literacy rates, and Charlton Pollard teachers and staff have done a great job motivating these students!”
“The event was absolutely amazing,” said Charlton Pollard Principal Ariane Moore. “It showed our students that hard work equals great reward!”
“Reading enriches every child’s life," said Urban Air Owner Rachelle Nurse. “Urban Air Beaumont is honored to be able to partner with the Port of Beaumont and Charlton Pollard to incentivize the children in our community to read. We applaud each one of these students for their reading accomplishments.”
The 200-plus Charlton Pollard Elementary School students were joined by Port Commissioners Pat Anderson and LaRue Smith, Beaumont ISD Trustee Joe Evans, and Charlton Pollard teacher chaperones. Pizza and fun, provided by the Port of Beaumont and Urban Air, and snacks and beverages, sponsored by ExxonMobil, made for an unforgettable, high-energy event celebrating the students.
About Port of Beaumont
The Port of Beaumont is a deep-water port that specializes in dry bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk, project, heavy-lift and roll-on roll-off cargoes. The Port of Beaumont Channel generates more than 66,000 direct, induced, indirect and related-user jobs and is responsible for more than $25.2 billion in economic activity annually. The Port of Beaumont is the largest strategic military outload port in the nation and consistently ranks as a Top 10 port nationally, in terms of tonnage. Additional information can be found online at portofbeaumont.com or by following the port on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
About Urban Air
Urban Air Adventure Park is a year-round indoor attraction and was voted No. 1 for parties in Southeast Texas. Urban Air “takes play to the next level and provides fun for the entire family,” touts the company.