Louisa May Alcott Elementary PTSA`s presents the Annual Spelling Bee program for 2024-2025.

We proud to offer students an opportunity to exhibit their proficiency in the art of spelling and, just as importantly, vocabulary.  

  The Spelling Bee is open to all Alcott students, K-5, and can be a fun way to practice and improve spelling.

We will have grade-level shortlists at rounds 1 and 2. 

However, please note the final round will be a school-wide competition to identify the school champion**. All grade levels are participating together.   

**Please note that as your student progresses through the testing and competition they will be asked words increasing in difficulty and may be beyond their grade level.   

Eligibility: 

Registration was open to all Alcott students (Kindergarten - 5th grade) and is now closed. 

Process:

In early December, parents will receive an email with instructions on proceeding with official registration on the Scripps Spelling Bee website. This registration is important for students to access the online Scripps testing portal for Round 1.

Important Dates: 

*Round 1 (PRELIMINARY qualifier): 

The online testing via the Scripps test portal will be open from 9 AM on

5th Jan to 9 PM on 11thh Jan 2025. Includes spelling of words from the 450 Word List only.

How will we determine who qualifies for Round 2?  Students with highest scores from the online test at each grade level will move forward to round 2. Information will be sent to the primary email ID used at the time of registration.

*Round 2: 

4 -6PM, 30th January 2025 @ Alcott (location to be announced)

Round 2 will be an in-person written Spelling Bee. Participants will also get to review rules and practice for the final Bee during

this round. Students with highest scores from each grade level move on to the final round.

*Round 3(Final Championship Bee):

4:30-6:30PM,13th February 2025 @Alcott

(location to be announced)

* Round 2 and 3 date and time may be changed based on the availability of volunteers 

and space. 

Questions? Volunteers? Please contact: spellingbee@alcottptsa.org 

Spelling Wordlists: Are now available, please check for an email with the details from communications@alcottptsa.org OR spellingbee@alcottptsa.org  sent to your primary registered email ID.  

*Dates are tentative and may be subject to change.