TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF….Going Once. Going Twice. GOING GREEN
SCHOOLWINS GLOBAL GREEN USA’S GREEN SCHOOL MAKEOVER COMPETITION
PRESENTED BY PUREOLOGY AND KICKS-OFF GREEN CAMPUS MAKEOVER
WHO: Texas School for the Deaf (TSD), Global Green USA, Pureology
Serious Colour Care and Austin’s Francisco’s Salon
WHAT: TSD Green School Makeover Kick-Off Pep Rally
WHERE:
Texas School for the Deaf
1102 South Congress Avenue (TSD Seeger Gym)
Austin, Texas 78704
WHEN: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
1:30 – 2:30pm: All-Campus Assembly & Going Green Launch Pep Rally
2:45 – 3:45 pm: Press meetings/interviews (TSD Ford/CTE Dining Room)
Join the TSD to kick-off its Global Green USA’s Green School Makeover
presented by Pureology. Selected from more than 220 entries from
public, private and charter K – 12 schools across the country, TSD’s
Green School Makeover includes energy efficiency and sustainability
upgrades, valued at $130,000 including a film documentary of the entire
makeover project.
Matt Petersen (Global Green CEO), Jenni Bingham (Pureology Director of
Integrated Communications) and Jai Leverton (Associate at Francisco’s
Salon) will tour the TSD campus, visit with students and present the
first installment of the grant prize to the school, kicking off the
first phase of the upgrades.
Media may access the campus through the Congress Avenue entrance and by
checking in at the security booth. Questions may be directed to V.A.
Stephens at [email protected] or 512-917-9148.
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About TSD
The Texas School for the Deaf is the oldest continuously operating
public school in Texas. Educating deaf and hard of hearing students of
Texas since 1856, the campus also provides outreach and educational
resources for students, their families and professionals in the field
throughout the state of Texas. With educational excellence and a
strong belief in a culture and community at TSD, students form a unique
identity based on their individual strengths and talents. TSD is an
environment where students learn, grow, and belong. For more
information about the Texas School for the Deaf, visit
http://www.tsd.state.tx.us/
About Global Green USA
Global Green USA is the American affiliate of Green Cross
International, founded by President Gorbachev, to foster a global value
shift toward a sustainable and secure future. For 15 years, Global
Green USA has been a national leader in advocating for smart solutions
to global warming including green building for affordable housing,
schools and communities that save money, improve health and create
green jobs. Global Green USA has influenced more than $20 billion
dollars for green building projects and educates millions of people
about climate friendly solutions through its annual Red Carpet/Green
Cars Oscars campaign. Global Green is also leading efforts to help
rebuild a green New Orleans through its sustainable green village and
green schools initiatives.
ABOUT PUREOLOGY SERIOUS COLOUR CARE®
Pureology Serious Colour Care is a professional haircare line committed
to the well-being of the environment, and since its inception in 2001,
Pureology took measures to decrease its impact on the environment by
using natural, organic botanicals and 100% Vegan ingredients. All
Pureology formulas offer an industry first: Longer Lasting Hair Colour
– Guaranteed!® For more information visit Pureology.com or like
Pureology on Facebook. Please note, Pureology products can only be
guaranteed authentic when purchased from a salon.
VA Stephens
512/917-9148 (cell)
[email protected]