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Spelling Bee

CHEC Spelling Bee Registration Form

Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010

Place: Bear Valley Church, 10001 West Jewell Avenue, Lakewood

Time: 9am-1:30pm (please plan on arriving at least 30 minutes early) 

Cost: $15 per student

Who can Participate: Students from 4th to 8th Grade (not already graduated to 9th grade) and not yet 15 years of age as of September 1, 2009.

What to study:  Click myspellit.com. You will notice a list of words by origin available on the left. This is a helpful list as they have pronunciations as well as tips available for many words.  Additionally, the following website will assist you as you prepare: www.spellingbee.com. Click on "Students and Parents".

Deadline for registration: January 20, 2010. 

The qualifying bee is a written test of 50 words. The top seven spellers on this test will be able to participate in the Rock y Mountain News Colorado State Bee on March 06, 2010, at the Denver Convention Center, 700  14th Street, Denver, CO. 

An oral bee for the top 25 qualifying participants will follow the written test. First, second, and third place ribbons will be awarded.

  *Please note - If you live in Boulder County, you must participate in the Boulder Daily Camera Spelling Bee.  Contact Christine at 303-410-2640.