Class Notes: Violet Xu advances to Bay Area Scripps Regional Spelling Bee in San Ramon
Violet Xu, Kids Connection Class of 2026, advanced to the Bay Area Scripps Regional Spelling Bee in San Ramon. After winning the Kids Connection school spelling bee, Violet qualified to take an online exam. She is now one of just 65 students — out of 650 participants — moving on to compete at the regional level at the end of the month. Violet will proudly represent both Kids Connection and the Foster City community.
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