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Spanana Spelling Bee FAQ

# What is Spandana Spelling Bee?

Spandana Spelling Bee is a competitive event for all school goers till from 1st to 8th grade. It is a platform for students in Bay Area to improve and advance skills associated with good spelling habits.

# What is the Venue, Date and Time Spandana Spelling Bee is conducted?

Venue:  Harvest Park Middle School,
Multipurpose Room
4900 Valley Avenue,
Pleasanton, CA  94566
Date:  4th February 2012 (Saturday)
Time:  10:00AM onwards

# Who is eligible to participate in the contest?

Students from 1st till 8th Grade from any public or private schools in Bay Area, California are eligible to participate in this contest.

# How is the contest conducted?

Participants are categorized into three groups’ viz. Junior Bee, Intermediate Bee and Senior Bee. A written Test will be conducted for each category followed by Oral Competition.

# How are the winners recognized?

Top 3 spellers will be announced as winners in each category.  We will also recognize 3 winners in each grade. It is possible that grade winner can also be a category winner.

# Does the Spelling Bee have different Categories? What are they?

There are three categories as below

Junior Bee        - 1st grade to 3rd grade

Intermediate Bee    - 4th grade to 5th grade

Senior Bee        - 6th grade to 8th grade

# How can I register my children for the contests?

Participant can register for Spandana Spelling Bee 2012.

# What if I get an error in using Online Registration?

Please reach out Spandana Team members: Rohit (925-325-5476)/Giriprasad (201-606-3949)

# What is the deadline for online registration?

31st January 2012 11:00PM

# Can I check my registration status?

Participant will receive confirmation emails once registration is completed successfully. Also they will receive periodic emails on updates prior to the event.

# How do I update my registration?

Once registration is submitted it cannot be updated. For any concerns/queries participant can reach Spandana Team members Rohit (925-325-5476)/Giriprasad (201-606-3949)

# What are payments options for registration fee?

Participant can only pay online via PayPal.

# If I decide to cancel registration later, will the registration fee be refunded?

No refunds can be made once registration is completed successfully.

# Where would I find the material for the contest?

Spandana Spelling Bee 2012 event committee will provide 600 words list for each category that you registered for. The words for Spelling Bee contest will not necessarily be from this list of 600 words but will help participants as a reference document.

# Who do I contact if I get an error while trying to download the practice words?

Please reach out Spandana Team members: Rohit (925-325-5476)/Giriprasad (201-606-3949)

# What do I need to bring to the contest on the day of the event?

Nothing as such, material required for Written Test will be provided by the event committee.