Aldine ISD to Host Inaugural District Spanish Spelling Bee on December 11

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Aldine ISD will present the inaugural District Spanish Spelling Bee, which showcases students’ Spanish linguistic talent and academic excellence. The event will unite approximately 40 emergent bilingual students from fourth through eighth grade.

District-Level Spanish Spelling Bee

Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 4 p.m.
M. O. Campbell Educational Center
1865 Aldine Bender Rd. • Houston, TX 77032

Who Will Advance to the Region 4 Competition?

The AISD students earned their spots in the district event through hard work and dedication. They emerged victorious in the campus-level competitions earlier this fall. They will now vie to advance to the inaugural Region 4 Spanish Spelling Bee, scheduled on February 5, 2025, at the McKinney Conference Center in Houston. They will proudly represent Aldine ISD.

The top finalists from each grade band (Grades 4-8) will advance to the Region 4 competition, where they will compete against other talented spellers in a journey that celebrates their linguistic skills and the richness of the Spanish language.

Spanish Spelling Bee vs. English Spelling Bee

The Spanish Spelling Bee is conducted much like its English counterpart. However, in the Spanish competition, guidelines allow students to write down the word given by the pronouncer on a small handheld whiteboard. It helps the contestant visualize the word before spelling it orally.

A significant difference between the two competitions is that the Spanish Spelling Bee requires contestants to include special marks often present in their spelling words, such as accents (e.g., ñ, é) and dieresis ( ¨ ) marks. The students must also clarify whether a letter should be capitalized in a word.

Beyond spelling, the event fosters academic growth, confidence, and cultural appreciation and highlights the strengths of the district’s emergent bilingual learners.

Join Us! Let’s Cheer on Our ‘Súper’ Spellers

Families are encouraged to join the celebration and cheer on these remarkable students. Due to space limitations, each participant may bring two guests to the event. The excitement and community support will surely inspire all involved as Aldine ISD prioritizes excellence in language education.

Please mark your calendars and join us in celebrating Aldine ISD’s commitment to empowering emergent bilingual students through this new academic competition.