The Great American Spell Check!!
This year our school will participate in the Great
American SpellCheck, a program that erases objections that many parents have to
traditional fund-raisers.
It’s a fund-raiser that makes sure 100% of the money
raised benefits our school, involves no students knocking on the doors of
strangers and is rooted in academics. One PTA president whose school used
spelling to raise $6,000 said it “is now our No. 1 fund-raiser.” (Wall Street
Journal, March 29, 2007)
Here’s how it works: Your child studies 50 spelling words
and collects pledges from family and friends for every word that he or she
spells correctly on the Great American SpellCheck 50-word test. Your child
improves his or her spelling skills and our school enjoys the financial
benefits!
Our goal is to raise $20,000 for Carmel Valley Middle
School.
We ask that you:
• Help your child learn to correctly spell the 50 Great
American SpellCheck study words which your child’s English teacher has provided.
•Indicate your level of support on the Great American
SpellCheck Pledge Form on the reverse. Also, ask family and friends to make
pledges.
•Ensure that your child returns the pledge form to school
by January 14, 2012. The in-class bees will occur on January 17/18.
I hope you share my excitement about your child’s
participation in the Great American SpellCheck. Together we can encourage strong
spelling skills and help our school meet its fundraising needs.
Sincerely,
Holly Vermilyea
A.S.B. Advisor
2. Jan. 17 and 18 all in class spelling bees to be held in English classes
3. Jan 20th tests are graded and class winners are reported .
4. Jan. 25th school wide bee
5. Feb. 3 all funds should be collected.