For the Reporter
The Cedar Heights Middle School PTSA is sponsoring its second annual spelling bee on Saturday, March 1 at the school, 19640 SE 272nd St., Covington.
The bee is open to fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders.
The winner will advance to the regional spelling bee in Seattle on March 23. The overall first-, second- and third-place winners will receive a prize. There will not be grade level winners. The bee is being run in compliance with Scripps National Spelling Bee Rules.
Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. with the contest beginning at 9. Following a break at 10, the finals begin at 10:15.
Teachers are invited to volunteer as judges. A pronunciation guide, official rules, and refreshments are provided to judges. This is an educational experience as well as a fundraiser for Cedar Heights. Money raised helps support our Language Arts programs.
There is no cost to participate, but students must register in advance. Registration deadline is Feb. 25, and is limited to the first 65 students from each grade.
A $5 per person fee will be charged at the door for spectators (children 4 and under free). Registration can be made by emailing the following information to chms.spellingbee@gmail.com:
Additional information including spelling bee rules and practice word lists can be found at www.cedarheightsptsa.org.
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