What’s the Buzzzzz all about?  The Spelling Bee is coming back to MBS!

All students in grades 1-8 will participate in this fun event.  A list of 100 words will be sent home for students to study.  The word lists include grade level words compiled from the Scripps National Spelling Bee 2011-2012 school year.

January 26                Students will receive study sheets and pledge sheets.

January 26-2/12     Students collect pledges and study words.

February 13-16         Teachers conduct a written 50 word “Great American SpellCheck” test.  A classroom verbal spelling bee will determine the top 5 spellers who advance on to the MBS School Bees.

February 27 1:00     MBS School Wide Bee for Grades 6-8

February 29 1:00     MBS School Wide Bee for Grades 3-5

February 29 11:00   MBS School Wide Bee for Grades 1-2

The following prizes will be awarded for each MBS School Wide Bee:  1st place - $50, 2nd place – $25, and 3rd place – $15.

Students will also participate in the “Great American SpellCheck”, which is an encouraging fundraiser that makes sure 100% of the money raised benefits our school.  Students will study the spelling list created for their grade level and collect pledges from friends and family for every word he or she spells correctly on the Great American SpellCheck 50-word test.  Our goal is to raise $25 per child and 100% of these funds will go back to supporting Mission Basilica School.

Every child who participates in the SpellCheck and returns their pledge sheet and money by March 1st will receive an ice cream treat!  The top fundraiser for each class will receive a pizza lunch AND ice cream!

Together, we can encourage strong spelling skills and help our school meet its fundraising needs!

2012 List of Study Words

Pledge Sheet