Eye Level of Palatine Writing Contest

EYE LEVEL of PALATINE WRITING CONTEST (July 7 – Aug 9, 2014)

 

In an effort to increase participation and interest in learning and writing, we have launched a contest for anyone associated with the Eye Level of Palatine Center.  Introducing…

 

 

Eye Level of Palatine Writing Contest: I am the Key

 

“I am the key” is one of the main principles of Eye Level education.  What does it mean to be the “key”?  How are you a “key” to your learning, your future and your dreams? What are you doing to realize your dreams?

 

 

Level A Group

Who:  Any current or noncurrent Eye Level students ages 3 to 7

When:  July 7 ~ Aug 9, 2014

What: Create an illustration along with a short, handwritten description/caption that relates to the following topic:

            “When I grow up, I want to be…”

 

Output should meet these requirements:

a)      The only materials that can be used are:  one sheet of 11” x 17” white paper, crayonsor colored pencils for coloring, pencil for writing the caption/description.

b)      The description/caption should be handwritten in English and should not be longer than 2 sentences.

c)      Since the participants in this group are young, phrases will be acceptable.

 

Level B Group

Who:  Any current or noncurrent Eye Level students ages 6 to 11

When:  July 7 ~ Aug 9, 2014

What: Write a short descriptive essay or create an illustration along with a short, handwritten description/caption that relates to the “I am the key” principle

 

Output should meet these requirements:

a)      The only materials that can be used are:  11” x 17” white paper, crayons or colored pencils for coloring, pencil for writing the caption/description.

b)      The illustration must include a handwritten description that is 2-5 sentences long.

c)      The descriptive essay should follow these guidelines:

a.      Describe the principle “I am the key”.

b.      Be no longer than 2 one-sided pages

c.      Be written in print (not in cursive)

d.      Be written in English only

e.      Observe a one-inch margin on all sides of 11 x 17” white paper.

 

Level C Group

Who:  Any current or noncurrent students ages 10 to 17

When:  July 7 ~ Aug 9, 2014

What: Write a descriptive essay or create an illustration along with a short, handwritten description/caption that relates to the “I am the key” principle

 

Output should meet these requirements:

a)      The only materials that can be used are 11” x 17” white paper, crayons for coloring, pencil for writing.

b)      The illustration must include a handwritten description that is no longer than one page

c)      The descriptive essay should follow these guidelines:

a.      Describe the principle “I am the key”.

b.      Be 2-4 one-sided pages

c.      Be written in print (not in cursive)

d.      Be written in English only

f.      Observe a one-inch margin on all sides of 11 x 17” white paper.

 

 

Prize:  Everyone who participates can win a prize!  Winners will be announced the week of August 18th!

 

 

Level A

 

Level B

Level C

Participation

- Certificate

- 20 Eye Level Dollars

 

- Certificate

- 20 Eye Level Dollars

- Certificate

- 20 Eye Level Dollars

Winners

- Medal

- 50 Eye Level Dollars

 

- Medal

- 50 Eye Level Dollars

- Medal

- 50 Eye Level Dollars

Grand Prize Winner

- Trophy

- 100 Eye Level Dollars

 

 

 

 

Please ask Ms. Toni for details.