Spelling Bee Success!
Thirty-three spellers, parents, grandparents, aunts and friends packed into the library to watch the First Annual JCS Spelling Bee! I thought it was a great success and appreciated the wealth of support from all of Orange County–even the South County people we don’t see up here too often. While spelling ability isn’t the most important skill in the world, it certainly adds to a student’s facility with language and makes writing much easier.
In addition, the students were able to practice their speaking skills in front of a crowd. For some, this is no big deal, either because they have a natural inclination to be at ease in front of people, or more likely, because they have had practice in front of a group. Of course, my orientation is that speaking ability is one of the most important gifts we can give our kids. It is a vital life skill that is valuable in virtually all jobs.
Finally, the kids really practiced being gracious winners and losers. I was so proud of all of them and the fine job you are doing! Not one child had a breakdown when they missed a word. Character development was evident as each quietly dealt with defeat and didn’t fall apart. This, more than any other skill set, will get them through life. Somewhere they have learned that how they perform is not the measure of who they are. Thank you for the good job you are doing!
Grade level winners were:
- K Sierra
- 1st Jordyn
- 2nd Haley
- 3rd Amittai
- 4th Emily
- 5th Brooklyn
- 6th Brooklynn J.
