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Rebecca Turner Academy students compete in Spelling Bee

Three young girls in school uniforms stand proudly holding awards in the foreground, with rows of empty orange chairs and a stage in the background.
Rebecca Turner Academy students compete in Spelling Bee

Rebecca Turner Academy hosted its Annual Spelling Bee yesterday, continuing a long-standing tradition from Cecil H. Parker School, and it remained an event many scholars looked forward to this year. As members of the Parker School community transitioned to RTA, this tradition came with them, bringing together scholars, staff, and families in celebration of academic achievement and school pride.

Scholars competed in three divisions: Kindergarten and 1st grade, 2nd and 3rd grades, and 4th, 5th, & 6th grades. The RTA scholars were prepared and had impressive spelling skills as they took the stage. The event also featured a spirited performance of the "RTA Spelling Bee Song," showcasing the enthusiasm and school spirit that made the day so special.

A highlight of the event was Ms. Ellis's continued involvement, a retired teaching assistant whose dedication to our scholars remains as strong as ever. For years, Ms. Ellis has volunteered her time to tutor students during their lunch periods in preparation for the Spelling Bee. She also returned to serve as a judge, helping to make this year's event another memorable success.

"Rebecca Turner Academy is proud to preserve traditions that connect our past to our future while creating opportunities for scholars to shine," said Principal Dr. Jacqueline Green. "Congratulations to all of our participants and staff for their hard work, determination, and outstanding performances!"

A young girl stands at a microphone on a stage in front of an audience of seated children, with a banner proclaiming "Spelling Bee" hanging in the background.
A woman stands at a podium on a stage in the foreground, while children sit in chairs on the stage in front of a banner that reads "Spelling Bee" in the background.
Two children stand on a stage with a microphone in the foreground, while rows of empty chairs and a yellow backdrop with bee decorations fill the background.
Three children stand proudly holding awards on a wooden stage in front of rows of empty orange chairs and a yellow wall.
A blue banner for Rebecca Turner Academy's Annual Spelling Bee, decorated with cartoon bees, hangs in front of a large white screen, with a yellow floor visible in the foreground.
A woman stands behind a table adorned with trophies and balloons, with an exit sign visible on the brick wall in the background.

 

Three young girls in school uniforms stand proudly holding awards in the foreground, with rows of empty orange chairs and a stage in the background.
Rebecca Turner Academy students compete in Spelling Bee

Rebecca Turner Academy hosted its Annual Spelling Bee yesterday, continuing a long-standing tradition from Cecil H. Parker School, and it remained an event many scholars looked forward to this year. As members of the Parker School community transitioned to RTA, this tradition came with them, bringing together scholars, staff, and families in celebration of academic achievement and school pride.

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