ECMS will be hosting a preliminary Spelling Bee during the week of 10/31. Participating scholars will compete during 8th period on the day assigned to their homeroom. The top four spellers -- one from each color cohort -- will be named the preliminary champions and will move on to the District-Wide Spelling Bee, sponsored by the Daily News. The winners of the District-Wide Spelling Bee will move on to the National Spelling Bee!
Why Participate?
Even if spelling isn't your scholar's area of strength, participating in the ECMS Spelling Bee will give them the opportunity to:
Prizes
Winners of the ECMS Spelling Bee will win:
Scholars may sign up to participate in the ECMS Spelling Bee between 10/24 and 10/28 during their homeroom or lunch periods.
Why Participate?
Even if spelling isn't your scholar's area of strength, participating in the ECMS Spelling Bee will give them the opportunity to:
- Practice public-speaking skills
- Improve their spelling
- Learn new words and increase their vocabulary
- Develop correct English usage that will help them their whole lives.
Prizes
Winners of the ECMS Spelling Bee will win:
- Sneaker passes for their entire homeroom
- Gift card prize
- A sneaker pass
Scholars may sign up to participate in the ECMS Spelling Bee between 10/24 and 10/28 during their homeroom or lunch periods.