Act now to compete in the Community Spelling Bee and support Norwalk education

NORWALK, Conn. – Teams are lining up to take part in the Norwalk Education Foundation’s second annual Community Spelling Bee set for Wednesday, March 26.

Last year’s winner, Friends with Words, is on board to defend its title, along with teams from Fox Run, Naramake and Columbus Magnet schools, Wyzwimmin (a women’s book group), two teams from Garavel Suburu, and teams representing the Town Clerk’s Office, the courthouse and Webster Bank.

There’s still time to enter. The NEF would like to hear from teams by Monday, March, 11, in time to update the evening’s printed program.

Entry form: SB-2014-Entry-Form

The NEF urges teachers to form teams and take part in the event.

Norwalk Public Schools Superintendent Manny Rivera is scheduled to be on hand to offer some remarks and his support.

NancyOnNorwalk has signed on as media sponsor for the event. Other sponsors include Norwalk Junior Soccer Association, Charkit and Melissa’s Rainbow of Joy. Sponsorships are still available and are a great way to help support Norwalk education.

Sponsor/Donation form: SB-2014-Sponsor-DonationForm

Harry Carey from AT&T and Norwalk Chamber returns this year as moderator, and the Norwalk High School Culinary Club is setting up a snack booth.

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, but teams are asked to be there by 6 p.m.

Spelling Bee FAQ: Spelling Bee FAQs