For the Reporter<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n The Cedar Heights Middle School PTSA is sponsoring its second annual spelling bee on Saturday, March 1 at Cedar Heights Middle School, 19640 SE 272nd St., Covington.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The bee is open to fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The winner will advance to the regional spelling bee in Seattle on March 23. The overall first-, second- and third-place winners will receive a prize. There will not be grade level winners. The bee is being run in compliance with Scripps National Spelling Bee Rules.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. with the contest beginning at 9. Following a break at 10, the finals begin at 10:15.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Teachers are invited to volunteer as judges. A pronunciation guide, official rules, and refreshments are provided to judges. This is an educational experience as well as a fundraiser for Cedar Heights. Money raised helps support our Language Arts programs.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n There is no cost to participate, but students must register in advance. Registration deadline is Feb. 25, and is limited to the first 65 students from each grade.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n A $5 per person fee will be charged at the door for spectators (children 4 and under free). Registration can be made by emailing the following information to chms.spellingbee@gmail.com:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n