Alexandria's 2nd Annual
Community Spelling Bee
Sunday May 24, 2020
1:00 pm -5:00 pm
The Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22311
Free Event - Space is limited -
Please register for access
to Word Lists.
Unfortunately, this event has been canceled due to Covid-19 circumstances and related Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.
We look forward to seeing everyone at this event next year.
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
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
Craig A. Dixon, Esq.
Christian Deschauer
Brent McKenzie
Dr. Michele Klopner, Ph.D
Dr. Kenneth Shumate, D.D.S.
Angel Hall, Esq.
Issac King, CYEP
Ronal Butler
Martha Lloyd
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
Dr. Sean L. Jones, Ph.D
Veronica Jeon, Website design
Tim Lovain, Esq.
Beth Lovain
Beverly Yeargin-Booth
Ronnie Booth
Annie Joyner
Steronica Mattocks
Chuck Mills
Kevin D. Edwards
Latrece Edwards
Nafeez Amin, Sherpa Prep
Crystal Lander
Robin G. McCoy, President - Zeta Chi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
DeChane Dorsey, President - Ivy Foundation of Northern Virginia
Community Spelling Bee is Coming to Alexandria!
Open to all K-5 students in Northern Virginia
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
Price Point Solutions, LLC, (PPS) is a certified small, woman-owned, and minority-owned (SWaM) consulting firm in Alexandria, VA. PPS offers programs and services that promote literacy and study skills, public speaking, and STEM activities.
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, empower parents with resources, and serve the community. This summer, PPS will offer reading and writing workshops, math study skills and games, and STEM activities. Mrs. Price 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
Ms. Bursk is an educator specializing in state-of-the-art literacy instruction and intervention.
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.
Words are the voice of the heart.
Confucius, Chinese Philosopher
