There's something for everybody. Enter as many as you like, but only 1 per category. Animal lovers, artists, creative minds, word lovers, kitchen chefs. Just try it….You can do it! We expect parents to help guide students with their projects, but of course, projects should be mostly completed by students. Come on, Munson, show us your stuff!
NEW NAMES FOR ORDINARY THINGS
You have noticed that in Fenway and Hattie, Fenway calls the dad “Fetch Man” and the kitchen floor the “wicked floor.” Now it’s your turn to rename some common items in our school. (For example, you might rename the cafeteria “mess room.”)
List at least 3 common school items or people and rename them. You may choose from our list, or find other things to rename. There are endless possibilities. Be creative. Judges will be looking for clever and/or funny renames. All names should be appropriate, and may be neatly handwritten or printed from the computer.
Here are some ideas of things to rename:
Desk
Teacher
Smart board
Alphabet
Chromebook
Cubbies
Sharpie
Bonus bucks
Library
Mr. Prezioso
Turn in your (paper) list to your teacher or the office by Monday March 18. Be sure to put your full name and class and grade on the back of the list. The top 3 winning re-names will get a prize. All entries will receive ribbons. They will be announced Thursday, March 21.
DON’T FORGET:
Word list - 3 renames
Name and class on back
POSTCARD CONTEST
Change is sometimes hard. Changing schools can be a big challenge. Having new staff and classmates is a different experience for many of us. This is happening at our school this year with new teachers, some new students and no 4th or 5th grades. How have you handled it? Have you made lots of new friends while keeping some old ones?
This contest challenges you to design a “Postcard” to Dr. Hanlon (our school superintendent) and tell him how you have made others feel welcome during this new school year. Also mention how you have been welcomed by classmates and staff. Write about your new friends and what you like to do. You might want to write a rough draft and have a parent check it first. Draw a picture of you and your friends having fun in school.
Pick up a postcard template to take home and design from the office. Make a picture and write a message to Dr. Hanlon. Be sure you have thought it out carefully and have checked spelling with a parent. You may use colored pencils, markers, or other medium, but take care to write the message clearly in pen or pencil. In the address part, write:
TO: Dr. Hanlon
Chardon Schools
You may sign it with your first name.
Your first and last name and class should be written neatly on the back. Turn in postcards by March Monday March 18, or sooner, to your teacher or the office. All postcards will be displayed in the hall. We’ll ask Dr. Hanlon to stop by and take a look. Winners will be announced Thursday, March 21, and ribbons and prizes awarded.
Good luck!
DON’T FORGET:
Decorated postcard
Name and class on back
WANTED POSTER
Do you want a pet? Would you love to have a dog, cat, fish, guinea pig, horse, donkey, duck, or turtle? It’s your turn to design a “Wanted Poster” describing the type of pet you want. You may include type of animal, color, size, and any other distinguishing characteristics in the pet you want. Please include a reason why you would want this animal for a pet. Draw a picture or include a photo.
Pick up a large piece of white paper from your teacher or office, or you may choose to get your own poster board (any color). Your parents may help you but most of it should be your work. Do not include real contact phone numbers or addresses. Have your parents help. (If you submitted a paragraph for “The Best Pet is….” you could use that as a starting off point.
Entries are due Monday, March 18, but feel free to turn them in sooner. Your teacher may collect them or you may bring them to the office. Write your first and last name and class and grade clearly on the back. All entries will be displayed in the hallway. Winners will be announced Thursday, March 21. Ribbons and prizes will be awarded. Good Luck!
DON’T FORGET:
Poster
Name and class on back