Alexandria's Community Spelling Bee
Dunbar Alexandria - Olympic Boys & Girls Club
Campagna Kids & Wright To Read Program
The Alexandria Tutoring Consortium
Sunday, June 4, 2023
1:00 pm -5:00 pm
Lee Center
1108 Jefferson Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Free Event
Hosted By
Price Point Solutions LLC (PPS)
Women's Initiative Network (WIN)
Sponsored by:
BEE A FRIEND Contributors
Scott A. Price
Elijah Griffin, Sr.
Michelle Griffin
Scott Shaw, Alx Community
Michael Fullwood
Bob Black, Start-Engineering
Mayealine Adams, Esq.
Alexander Adams, Esq.
Mark Gable, Esq.
Michelle Gable, Esq.
Karen McLeod
Shawn McLeod
Clarice McLeod
Deborah Johnson
Tamara Hutchinson
Dr. Michele Klopner, Ph.d
Dr. Kenneth Schumate, D.D.S.
Angel Hall, Esq.
Annie Joyner
Steronica Mattocks
Chuck Mills
Issac King, CYEP
Arthur Linder, Jr.
Chinwe Adetula, Esq.
Sean Adetula, Esq.
Sheryl Jones, Esq.
Dr. Richard Jones, Ph.d
Patricia Davison-Lewis, Esq.
Jack J. Byrd, Jr.
Rosa Byrd
Tim Lovain, Esq.
Beth Lovain
Sponsored by:
BEE A FRIEND Contributors
Nyree Wright
Kisha Killingsworth
Djeinabu N. Diallo
Sonia Price, Esq.
Stacey Brayboy
Dee Clemmons
Octavia Kraft Drayton
Sherry Hithon
Tia Jackson
Tesha Crockett
Marguerete Luter
Lucretia McClenney
Jacqueline McKinney
Elena Neely - Author
Lia Pendarvis
Dr. Sonia Pilot
Maurisa Turner-Potts
Donna Swett
Niquelle Allen
Paula Karole
Deborah A. Woolen
Rashida Shorter
Delegate Charniele Herring
Councilman John Taylor Chapman
Dr. Bernadette Hence - KidGineer
Dr. Sean L. Jones - NSF
Deborah Tompkins Johnson - Author
Craig A. Dixon, Esq.
Brent McKenzie
Scott A. Price
Elijah Walter Griffin, Sr.
Michelle Griffin
Dr. Randall & Twaina Harris
Jennelle Rush
Mayealie Adams, Esq.
Alexander Adams
Issac King, CYEP
Angela Dorsey
Fedhive.com
Veronica Jeon, Website design
Alexandria's 2nd Community Spelling Bee
A spelling bee has a unique place and purpose in our culture. It is a distinctly American term, with roots back to the 1800s; its meaning is tied to accomplishments within a social gathering. Spelling words connect us to our history through word analysis, raised up by the rewards that come from belonging to a community of learners. Spelling also stands as an essential literacy building block. It belongs to the literacy continuum; mastery leads to a richer vocabulary, deeper comprehension, prosody. Spelling words contribute to a clarity of thought, stronger communication and writing skills, improved reading levels and scores. A spelling bee ignites and inspires children to achieve, with long-lasting academic results.
Education today leads to opportunities tomorrow.
In addition to promoting literacy and vocabulary skills, participating in a spelling bee also:
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Promotes literacy and vocabulary skills
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Builds character and self-confidence
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Provides public speaking opportunities
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Encourages friendly and fun competition
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Engages educational stakeholders and community partnerships
About Us
Sonia Price
Principal
Mrs. Price is an attorney, civic leader and advocate for children and families. Mrs. Price is passionate about helping students recognize and reach their academic and leadership potential inside and outside the classroom.
In 2018, Mrs. Price launched Pathways for Progressive Scholars with an aim to support student achievement and serve the community. She firmly believes that students learn and understand concepts through multiple pathways.
Mrs. Price's professional trajectory and commitment to support children and families are integrally related to her passion for children's well-being and educational pathways. She is excited about making an impact in the lives of our most valued resources: our children and their education.
Dawn Bursk
Director of Programs
Reading & Writing Specialist
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Ms. Bursk is an educator specializing in state-of-the-art literacy instruction and intervention.
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Ms. Bursk holds a Master’s in Children’s Literature and Master’s of Science in Education from Simmons College, Boston. She has designed and implemented original and research-based curriculum for 18 years for at-risk readers, including intensive and differentiated instruction aligned with SOLS, and diagnostic and prescriptive reading and educational assessments.
Ms. Bursk recently won a Digital Technology Competition at Fairfax County Public Schools, 1 of 10 grant winners out of 200, to start a student-run journalism program at her local public school.
Women's Initiative Network (WIN)
Women's Initiative Network (WIN) is an interest group drawn together in support of a common mission: to garner resources for underserved women and youth in the City of Alexandria and Fairfax County. WIN mobilizes resources through volunteer activities and community service, providing assistance to support under-resourced communities of color.
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Words are the voice of the heart.
Confucius, Chinese Philosopher
