The Poplar Tree PTA has been planning for another successful spelling bee program for 2025-2026. Poplar Tree is proud to offer students an opportunity to exhibit their proficiency in the art of spelling and, just as importantly, vocabulary. The school Spelling Bee Champion will advance to the Fairfax County regional competition. The regional winner will go to the Scripps National Spelling Bee representing Fairfax County.

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Please note that Scripps has introduced a vocabulary round starting 2021 and continues to emphasize the need to implement a minimum of one vocabulary round at school and county bees and spell-offs. Vocabulary has become an equal factor in how far state representatives advance at nationals.

 

We feel our students must begin to learn their vocabulary and the actual dynamics of spelling (rather than just simple rote word memorization).

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Please always feel free to send us an email with your questions or concerns at [email protected] and [email protected]

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Bee Study Resources
 

• School Spelling List will be available to the registered students. More information is also available at www.spellingbee.com.

• The ultimate recommended study guide is Merriam Webster’s 3rd New Unabridged Online International Dictionary http://unabridged.merriam-webster.com/

• Study Tips  https://spellingbee.com/study-tips

• Word Club: A FREE study tool from Scripps. Word Club's quizzes and games will help your spellers study the School Word List. Word Club is available from the iTunes App Store or Google Play.

 

HAPPY S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G!
 

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