Sign up today for our 1st
Community Spelling Bee, benefiting Foundation 51! The Bee will be held on Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 PM at Toddy
Brook. There will be complimentary sweets and a cash bar available.
How it works: The Bee does not involve solo spelling. All teams spell words
simultaneously in a series of rounds. The emcee announces the word and the team
members can collaborate on the spelling of a word before writing down their
answer on the slate provided. Teams have 25 seconds and then must display their
answer. All teams will then show their slates simultaneously. Upon missing a
word, the team will be eliminated. Teams that correctly spell the word continue
on to the championship round.
Each team is made up of four
members, and 5 teams compete in a round. The winner of each round then competes
in the championship round. The champions take home the Ranger Bee trophy to
keep for their reigning year.
If you prefer not to spell
but would like to participate, you may sponsor a team of students.
To participate in the Bee, please complete the form (Spelling Bee Registration Form) and do one
of the following.
·
Return your form and payment to school with your child in an envelope marked Foundation 51
Spelling Bee
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Mail your form and payment to Foundation 51, PO Box 545, Cumberland, ME 04021
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Email your form to Anne Robbins at anne@foundation51.org
Who is invited: The Spelling Bee is open to the whole
community. It is an evening event starting at 7:00 PM. Teams may represent
MSAD 51 staff, community members, local police and fire personnel, local
businesses, alumni groups, book clubs, etc., as well as high school or middle
school students. All are welcome to attend or participate in the event.
What does it mean to “sponsor” a team? If you prefer not to spell but would like to
participate, any and all donations are welcome. Individuals, families or local
businesses are welcome to sponsor (cover the registration fee of $140) a group
of high or middle school students, nonprofits, or local law enforcement teams.
Checks should be made out to
Foundation 51. You may pay with cash
or check at the door on the night of the event. Your donation is
tax-deductible.
Thank you for supporting Foundation 51!
