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Student Competitions
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"Come Clean San Diego" Contests for Elementary/Secondary Students
As part of KGTV, Channel 10's "Come Clean San Diego" campaign, the station is holding a series of student contests. Elementary students are invited to participate in an art contest. Secondary students are invited to participate in an essay contest or to create 30-second public service announcements (PSAs). Prizes will be awarded to the winners. The deadline to submit entries is Friday, March 24. For information, contact Steven Baratte at (619) 725-5567, email sbaratte@sandi.net or visit Channel 10's website.
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Food Services Essay, Poetry and Rap Contest for Grades K-12
SDCS Food Services is once again sponsoring the Food Services Essay, Poetry and Rap contest from March 1- 31, to coincide with National Nutrition Month. This year's theme is "Why is it Important to Stay Fit and Eat Right," and students in grades K-12 are invited to enter. Grade categories are K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. First, second and third place winners will be selected in each category. The entry deadline is Friday, March 31. For information, contact Joanne Tucker or visit the Food Services Department website.
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National Association for Pupil Transportation Speech Contest
Each year, the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) sponsors a speech contest for high school students in grades 9-12. Students prepare a short speech, 4 to 6 minutes in length, regarding the school transportation industry and/or school bus safety. For the first time, a local competition will be held in San Diego on Monday, April 10, in conjunction with the California Association of School Transportation (CASTO) Annual Conference. Winners of the local competition will compete at a state competition; the winner of which then represents California at the national level being held this year in Kansas City. For information, contact Alexandra Robinson at (858) 496-8710, email arobinson@sandi.net or visit the NAPT website.
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Innovative Video in Education (iVIE) Student and Teacher Film Festival
The Innovative Video in Education (iVIE) Student and Teacher Film Festival and Awards Ceremony is celebrating five years of showcasing student and teacher achievement in video production. Open to all students and teachers in San Diego County, the iVIE program is sponsored by the San Diego County Office of Education in partnership with sponsors including Sony, Apple, Pinnacle, and the San Diego Computer Using Educators (CUE). The 2006 iVIE rules, categories, and resources are available on the iVIE website. There will be special recognition this year for novice entries! All 2006 submissions are due on Monday, April 3, by 5 p.m.
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Character Matters Essay Contest for Grades 3-12
The University of San Diego (USD) International Center for Character Education is sponsoring an essay contest for students in grades 3-12. The contest is about character and provides a platform for insightful discussions and reflections on experiences that call for honesty, respect, responsibility, courage, self-discipline, and many other character traits. The deadline to submit entries is Friday, April 21. For information download the entry form, or call (619) 260-2250.
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25th Annual Congressional Art Competition for High School Students
Each year, Members of Congress hold contests within their districts to choose winning pieces of art by high school students to be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, DC. This impressive art exhibit brightens the Cannon Tunnel and showcases the talent of our nation's young people. This year's competition, An Artistic Discovery, is being co-chaired by San Diego Congresswoman Susan Davis. The competition is open to high school students and accepts artwork from several categories including paintings, drawings, collage, prints, mixed media, computer generated art and photography. Entry deadline is Friday, May 12. For information and application form, visit Congresswoman Davis' website or call (619) 280-5353.
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Essay Contest for 11th Grade Students
The San Diego Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution is sponsoring an essay contest for 11th grade students. Participating students will research and report on their own family heritage and what this heritage means to them. Winning essayists will be awarded cash prizes, medals, certificates and professional genealogical services. Essays must be submitted by April 20. For information, contact Ted Rudisill at (858) 456-6179.
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Art Contest for 4th Grade Students
Fourth grade students are invited to participate in the 43rd annual Cabrillo Festival art contest. This year's theme is Cabrillo Festival: Where Cultures Come Together and History Comes Alive! The winner will receive a $100 U.S. Savings Bond and the winner's teacher will receive a check for $100 for classroom supplies/enhancements. All contest entries must be received by Friday, June 2. For information, click here or call Mary Correia at (619) 223-0056.
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