Carrillo Elementary Spelling Bee
Fact Sheet

Who is Eligible to Participate?
Carrillo students in the third, fourth, and fifth grades.
Participation is 100% voluntary.
When are Sign-Ups?
Sign-ups were January 18th & 22nd. Sign-ups are now closed.
When is the Carrillo Spelling Bee?
The Spelling Bee will be split into three assemblies, one for each grade participating. All assemblies will be in the school cafeteria:
Grade 3: February 13th @ 9:00
Grade 4: February 14th @ 9:00
Grade 5: February 14th @ 10:00
Classes will be in attendance. Chairs will be out for parents, also.
Please join us!
Will the grade 3-5 students compete together?
No, each grade level will have its own mini-bee within the Carrillo Spelling Bee. There will be one winner and one runner up determined per grade.
Is our Carrillo Spelling Bee affiliated with the Scripps National Bee?
Yes, we are utilizing the Scripps National Spelling Bee program to conduct our school spelling bee. However, our school winners will not be moving on to the semi-finals. In San Diego County, only 7th and 8th graders are eligible for further competitions.
I signed up! How do I study for the spelling bee?
Thank you for participating in our school spelling bee!
Click here for study tips. Click here to learn about the semi-finals.
I am interested in volunteering. Who may I contact?
If you are interested in helping with the spelling bee please email jodisloane@me.com. Thank you!