Jeffco Writing Challenge!

 


The Jeffco Writing Challenge is open to all Jefferson County School students in K-12.  Poetry, short stories, non-fiction, or dramas are all welcome. Click here to view flyer.

Deadline for submissions is February 16, 2023

Press Release October 18, 2023-Local K-12 Writers and Schools Win Cash Prizes – Tenth Annual Jeffco Writing Challenge & I Love to Read Contest

 

Please, no paired grades submitted together. 

 Each writer must do their own work!

Any Grade may choose either prompt

Prompt: What are some positive ways you could inspire change at your school to spread kindness? Write a story, poem, drama, or essay that helps people understand how kids can make positive choices that make your school better.

Make sure your reader can understand your purpose in 500 words or less.


Entry and Prizes

To submit your entry, fill out the Entry Form/Permission Slip at:

 

 https://tinyurl.com/JeffcoENC-JWC2022

Then, 1) send a printed copy of your story and

2) attach a copy of the permission slip/entry form completed online to:

ENC-JWC

Your child’s grade number

 P.O. Box 688 Golden, CO 80402

Questions?  Call 800-978-4290 or 720-354-1444, or email [email protected]

Prizes

* First Place Winners in Each Grade Win $100

* Second Place Winners Win a $25 Gift Card

* Third Place Winners Win a $15 Gift Card

Schools win awards based on student entries:

* First Place School Wins $500

* Second Place School Wins $300

* Third Place School Wins $200

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS:

 YOUR SCHOOL CAN WIN A DONATION IN 2023!

Teachers: Encourage Your Students to Tell Everyone Why They Love to Read!

Writing & Art Criteria

Please have your students complete the following statement:

“I love to read___________” and then create an illustration to go along with their statement. Have students create the illustration on a normal 8 X 11 sheet of paper with only one statement that explains why they love to read. Click here to view flyer

All grade levels can participate in this contest. Teachers, please choose 5 students from your class that you believe have shown you their passion for why they love to read with the above criteria. Your school may select a committee to review the five entries from each grade and select a winning page for each grade.

Winners will receive $100 for First Place and a Gift Card for Second, Third, or Honorable Mention! The winning school will receive an ENC donation.

Deadline:  February 16, 2024

Entry Information

To submit your entry, fill out the Entry Form/Permission Slip at: https://tinyurl.com/JeffcoENC-ILR22

Next: 1) Send a printed copy of your illustration and statement and

2) attach a copy of the permission slip/entry form completed online to:

ENC-JWC

Your child’s grade number

 P.O. Box 688 Golden, CO 80402

 

Questions?  Call 800-978-4290 or 720-354-1444, or email [email protected]

The “I Love to Read” Contest is Sponsored by ENC: Education Nonprofit Corporation.

 

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