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13th Annual Spelling Bee [SPELLING BEE IS POSTPONED]
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 virus, the spelling bee has been postponed. We hope to reschedule later this year when the situation improves. You will be notified when it’s rescheduled.
A fun and educational elementary school Spelling Bee for Newton children in grades 1-5.
- Children compete within their own grade level only.
- All the spelling words are grade-appropriate
- Winner in each grade level (each time slot is considered a separate Spelling Bee)
- 1st and 2nd place winners receive a gift certificate from Learning Express
- Every speller will receive a gift in celebration of their hard work
- Be sure to read the guidelines and Photo Release for more information (pdf version).
- Please bring a snack for your child
- Open to kids that live or attend school in Newton
Register Online
Registrants will receive in email before your session with details of your session.
Space is limited. Register early. Sessions fill up quickly. Register fee is $10 until February 14 and $12 after February 14.
Schedule
| Tuesday, March 10 | Wednesday, March 11 | Thursday, March 12 | Monday, March 16 | Wednesday, March 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:30 – 1st Grade | 3:45 – 1st Grade | 3:45 – 2nd Grade | 5:00 – 1st Grade | 5:30 – 3rd Grade |
| 3:15 – 2nd Grade | 4:30 – 2nd Grade | 4:30 – 3rd Grade | 5:45 – 2nd Grade | 6:15 – 4th Grade |
| 4:00 – 3rd Grade | 5:15 – 3rd Grade | 5:15 – 4th Grade | 7:00 – 5th Grade | |
| 4:45 – 4th Grade | 6:00 – 5th Grade | 6:00 – 5th Grade |
Note. These are approximate starting times. Please check in 15 minutes before your session.