20 October 2009

Essay Contest

The Utah League of Cities and Towns is sponsoring an essay contest to encourage fourth graders to learn an write about the communites in which they live.

Students are to write essays about their communities or neighborhoods and what living in those places means to them. Possible areas that could be discussed are the following:
  • Geography
  • Economy
  • Neighborhood/Family History
  • Community Activities
  • People
  • Uniqueness
  • Annual Events
Theme: Why I Like my Community
Length: Between 250-450 word
Submitting: Return your essay to your teacher before 19 Feb 2010. All essays submitted will be judged and only one entry per class will be accepted.
Awards: 1st place $100 for the individual and $1,000 for the school; 2nd place $75 for the individual and $750 for the school; and 3rd place $50 for the individual and $500 for the school.