"The lights must never go out, / The music must always play,...."  

- W.H. Auden

EXTRA CREDIT

Please check back often as this list is regularly updated with new contests and activities (and as the deadlines pass).  Find a contest?  Send to me, please.  Perhaps I can add it here. 

EXTRA CREDIT THAT IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE in Ehrlich's Classes (just in case your grade is not quite up to par... yet)

NOTE: DUE DATE FOR EXTRA CREDIT is TBA (except for some extra credit, which may be date sensitive). 

VERY LIMITED EXTRA CREDIT WILL BE AVAILABLE.  

NOTE: Items--such as WRITING CONTESTS, etc.--will be added, as we move forward.  For example, we have participated in multiple contests (Membean Haiku contest, Chemistry poetry/drawing contest, etc.) already this year. 

• 12th grade, AP LIT - AP PROGRESS CHECKS are required for the course. Each quarter we will complete a series of AP PROGRESS CHECKS on the AP CLASSROOM. If you earn a 75 PERCENT OR HIGHER PASSING SCORE ON EACH for the quarter, 30 points will be added at the end of the quarter to a grade - 30 points 

• 11th and 10th - Membean (TENTATIVE, based on funding) grade is based on completing 40-45+ minutes, with few to no "dubious"* minutes, AND at least 70% or higher score for the week 

  1. Min. time met on Membean (40-45+ minutes, with few to no "dubious"* minutes) AND a 80%-100% score for the week = 100; 

  2. Min. time met on Membean (40-45+ minutes, with few to no "dubious"* minutes) AND a 70%-79% score for the week = 70; 

  3. Min. time met on Membean NOT met AND/OR with excessive "dubious"* minutes) AND/OR a less than score of 70% for the week = 0; 

* The computer tracks periods of "dubious" inactivity (running the clock, questionable lack of accuracy, etc.).  Excessive "dubious" minutes will often be noted as a ZERO in the gradebook. 

NOTE: Students that complete 60+ minutes of MEMBEAN, with few to NO "dubious" minutes, and SCORE at least 80%+ for the week, will receive an additional ten (10) points onto the MEMBEAN grade for the week

• ALL CLASSES - May complete one per year - Make a VIDEO INTRO for the COURSE - Create an energetic and vivid animated fifteen (15) seconds to thirty (30) seconds digital video (something like the DSOA TODAY intro. from last year) that I can play at the start of the class lessons. Please do NOT have any human "Stars" / people in the video, except perhaps as backdrop.  Focus on the use of digital images of books / literary paraphernalia and/or movie props, digital characters of famous authors and literary characters, etc. as this should be something I should be able to use regularly in future classes... long after you graduate.  NOTE: The focus should also be on the title "Ehrlich's English" and/or "Sapere Aude" (Latin for DARE TO KNOW) and the imagery, graphics, music, sounds, etc. Addendum: Feel free to use 3D rendering and/or digital tools such as Canva, Adobe, etc.   Must email either an .mp4, an .mov., or an .avi - 30 points extra credit. 

• KEEP CHECKING BACK FOR REGULAR UPDATES, as the year progresses

EXTRA CREDIT THAT IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE (posted to show previous opportunities)

• ALL CLASSES - May complete one per year - Pick a famous, classic poem or a poem (no Dr. Seuss or Shel Silberstein or children's poetry; must be a well known high school- or college-level poet)  that has been in one of the lessons.  Make a digital video that displays and animates (creativity counts) the poem or make a digital video of you SINGING (with music) the LINES OF THE POEM (the music must fit with the WORDS OF THE POEM). Note: I reserve the right to accept or reject based on creativity, effort, etc.  - Must email either an .mp4, an .mov., or an .avi - 30 points extra credit.  EXAMPLES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJicmE8fK0Egxi0hgy5Tw-NFyLcpJ4bzJ 

• NO LONGER AVAILABLE - ALL CLASSES - NO LONGER AVAILABLE - LAW COMPETITION / ELECTORAL COLLEGE ESSAY assignment (for 10th) AND extra credit (for all my classes).  Make sure to cc me (richard.ehrlich@palmbeachschools.org) when you email the essay to the contest (SEE ASSIGNMENT ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM).  -  I will accept until 11/11, VETERAN'S DAY - 50 POINTS EXTRA CREDIT.  PROMPT: The U.S. Constitution provides for an Electoral College formed of “electors” from each state, who in turn elect the President. There have been calls by some to amend the Constitution to elect the President by a national popular vote, or by other methods. Do you think the Electoral College process should be changed? Why or why not? If the process were to be changed, how should it be, and why?

• NO LONGER AVAILABLE -ALL CLASSES - HOLOCAUST ESSAY, plus extra credit opportunity - 30 points extra credit for entering contest.  MUST SUBMIT by 1/31

• NO LONGER AVAILABLE -ALL CLASSES - ESU ESSAY, plus extra credit opportunity - 30 points extra credit for entering contest.  Addendum: The ESU ESSAY is an assignment AND has an extra credit component.  If entering the contest, MUST write on a book, play, or book of poetry that is AT LEAST high school level or above.  If you ARE NOT entering the contest, other forms of WRITING (or even GRAPHIC NOVELS) may be used.  NO "BABY" or ELEMENTARY-LEVEL books.  Students in the AP LIT CLASS MUST USE MORE ADVANCED WRITINGS or CLASSICAL WRITING.  WIDELY ACCEPTED young adult books like THE OUTSIDERS, etc. may also be used.   MUST SUBMIT by 1/30

• NO LONGER AVAILABLE -10th grade and 12 Honors (not for 12 AP) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE - Student may use painted paper mache, colorful foam, or other artistic mediums to create a colorful and eye-catching three-dimensional Writing Burger to demonstrate the conventions of a standard five paragraph essay formula.  Each part of the burger (Top Bun, Tomato, Lettuce, Burger, Bottom Bottom) must be labeled appropriately (e.g. Introduction, Body Paragraph, Body Paragraph, Body Paragraph, Body Paragraph, Conclusion). - May complete one for basic Writing Burger per year for fifteen+ (15+) points. Adding additional details on the burger (such as adding onions or pickles on top of each of the body paragraphs to represent college-level transitions (e.g. "In addition," "However," "Some would argue that...) or adding olives, held on by toothpicks to the top bun, to provide different types of grabs or hooks (label appropriately with different types (e.g. scene-setting, use of a quote, etc.) will earn additional points   REMINDER: This is NOT a drawing, poster, etc. 

• NO LONGER AVAILABLE - May complete one per year - Pick a poem that has been in one of the lessons.  Make a digital video that displays and animates the poem. Note: I reserve the right to accept or reject based on creativity, effort, etc.  - Must email either an .mp4, an .mov., or an .avi - 30 points extra credit.  EXAMPLES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJicmE8fK0Egxi0hgy5Tw-NFyLcpJ4bzJ 

• NO LONGER AVAILABLE - ALL CLASSES SUBMIT by 2/7 - Governor Ron DeSantis’ and First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Black History Month Student Essay Contest is open to all fourth through twelfth-grade students in Florida. Each student will submit one essay no longer than 500 words based on this year’s theme. Each winner will receive a 2–Year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation and a $100 gift card for school supplies.    INFORMATION posted on 1/24 for ODD CLASSES and posted on 1/26 for EVEN CLASSES.  Check GOOGLE CLASSROOM for more info.

• NO LONGER AVAILABLE - ALL CLASSES - NSU HOLOCAUST REFLECTION CONTEST (written expression: essay or poem: 300 words max, double space, 12-point font, and save file as a doc, docx, or pdf.) - Students reflect on the Holocaust and how this genocide (and the Holocaust survivor testimony they select) impacts your thinking and choices. Each essay or poem should clearly express what you learn about yourself and modern society by studying the personal yet universal and timeless lessons of the Holocaust. NOTE: Avoid simply retelling the facts and narrative of the Holocaust. GO to this CHECKLIST for more information: https://www.nova.edu/holocaustcontest/documents/student-checklist.pdf .  Each student must complete and submit the online application, including a successful upload of their project in one of the accepted file formats by the deadline. Students must open and submit their project on a computer, not on a smart phone or tablet. The application is not compatible with mobile devices. The 2024 Contest submissions will be accepted online Wednesday, January 17 - Tuesday, February 20, 2024.  Screen shot the application and provide a copy of your written essay or poem to me at richard.ehrlich@palmbeachschools.org for 30 points for one written, submitted essay or poem.  Go to this site for resources and testimonials: https://www.nova.edu/holocaustcontest/survivor-stories.html .  Application link  https://cfapps.nova.edu/holocaust/StudentApplication.cfm  . 

• NO LONGER AVAILABLE - ALL CLASSES - one POEM for this contest may be submitted for the year - Due by 12/15 for Quarter II  - How do our words and actions impact others? Our communities? What can we say and do to help promote a more just, humane, and compassionate world?  Write a poem on the theme of The Power of Our: Words and Actions. 

Should be between 15 and 30 lines (complete sentences; properly capitalized; punctuated (sorry, no e.e. cummings in here), etc.) and contain at least two forms of imagery and make use of symbolism (and irony?). 

Express through YOUR OWN original poem how you can positively impact others and/or your community by what you say and do. 

NOTE: Attached (with tape, not a staple) the completed entry form (Fill out the form completely (in ink), cut it out on the dotted line (do not include whole brochure), and attach securely to the back of your entry with tape (do not staple). - 3o points for ONE POEM (with the completed entry form taped to the back).  Click here for the form needed. 

• NO LONGER AVAILABLE - ALL CLASSES  - one ESSAY for this contest may be submitted for the year - Due by 12/15 for Quarter II; due by 3/12 for Quarter III - How do our words and actions impact others? Our communities? What can we say and do to help promote a more just, humane, and compassionate world? Drawing inspiration from these questions, and quotes and poems such as those in the attached brochure, express through YOUR OWN original writing (essay) how you can positively impact others and/or your community by what you say and do. Write an essay (for this extra credit) on the theme of The Power of Our: Words and Actions. Written works should be limited to 500 words. NOTE: Attached (with tape, not a staple) the completed entry form (. Fill out the form completely (in ink), cut it out on the dotted line (do not include whole brochure), and attach securely to the back of your entry with tape (do not staple). - 3o points for ONE ESSAY (with the completed entry form taped to the back).  Click here for the form needed. 

• NO LONGER AVAILABLE - ALL CLASSES - May complete one per year - Create a CREATIVE, DIGITAL LOGO with both my name (spelled correctly) EHRLICH and the words SAPERE AUDE.  FYI, the words SAPERE AUDE means "DARE TO KNOW" (a little hint to inspire you for the logo or sign).  - 15 points for one original (made by you; note: I reserve the right to accept or reject based on creativity, effort, etc.) digital logo.   NOTE: 30 points if the original (made by you) logo is made into an animated gif (such as the emblem spinning, etc.).   Must email to me - 15 points for a static logo or 30 points extra credit for an animated .gif logo. 

• NO LONGER AVAILABLE - Grade 10 ONLY - LETTER TO A TEACHER and A LETTER TO THE PRINCIPAL (MUST DO BOTH) - Using proper letter format, type a letter to a teacher at Dreyfoos that has been exceptional to you.  Compliment on how he or she teaches.  Use specifics.  BE HONEST.  Place the letter in unsealed envelope (make sure the teacher's name and room number is on the envelope).  AND (must do this too), using the proper letter format, type a letter to Ms. Bennett to praise that teacher.  Again, use specifics.  BE HONEST. place the letter in a properly stamped, properly addressed (Ms. Bennett; c/o Dreyfoos School of the Arts; 501 South Sapodilla Drive; West Palm Beach, FL 33401) unsealed envelope.  Paperclip the two UNSEALED envelopes together and submit to me (again, must be unsealed so I can read the letters) - 15 points extra credit

• NO LONGER AVAILABLE - ALL CLASSES - Due by 10/6 - Type ONE poem (does not have to rhyme) that is original (your work) AND IS BETWEEN 15 AND 20 LINES.  POEM MAY BE ON A TOPIC OF YOUR CHOICE; BUT, THE POEM MUST USE AT LEAST TWO FORMS OF IMAGERY (NOT JUST VISUAL; TRY GUSTATORY OR OLFACTORY OR AUDITORY, TOO).   No concrete or blackout poems.  Offensively graphic poems or those containing profanity will not be accepted.  Also, no collaborative works (a single poem with more than one author). Staple the entry form supplied (via the link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vLLQxioDt40IGTwwI6HUS2ZcqWZVHH72/view?usp=sharing ) to the front of the poem. - 3o points for ONE POEM (with the completed Entry form cut out and stapled to the front).  All submissions become the property of Appelley Publishing and may be considered for publication.  You retain all copyrights to your individual work, of course.

• NO LONGER AVAILABLE - The 2022-23 Stossel in Classroom Essay Contest!  Express yourself and win great prizes. This year, they are giving away over $12,000.  Students have three topics to choose from, allowing them to write on the subject that speaks to them the most.  Contest is open to students in grades 5-12, age 10-18.  The deadline to submit is 11:59PM Eastern on Friday, March 31, 2023; but, need to submit by March 10 to get credit for the third quarter. To get 30 points extra credit, MAKE SURE TO USE MY NAME as the teacher: Richard Ehrlich.  Go to this page to enter (provide a copy of your submission verification for 30 points extra credit).: https://stosselintheclassroom.org/essay-contest/   - 30 points extra credit

• NO LONGER AVAILABLE - 10th grade only - Essay (between 750 to 1200 words) contest: Which developmental issue in India do you feel is most pressing and why? How can American individuals and groups be a part of the solution? Must submit online by March 10 to receive credit for the third quarter.  NOTE: India is the world’s largest democracy. It has undergone significant shifts in recent years and has progressed on several fronts over the past 25 years. However, much still needs to be done to improve the well-being and address the unmet needs of vulnerable communities in India through creative solutions to inadequate and inequitable access to food, shelter, healthcare, clean water, and education, and ensuring women’s empowerment; and a safe environment. Winners must be available to attend a major philanthropy conference in the San Francisco Bay area on September 29, 2023, to present their ideas to philanthropists and business and nonprofit leaders. Hotel and flight costs for the winners will be covered. Go herre for the online forms, etc. https://www.indiaphilanthropyalliance.org/2023youthessay  The entry from is at https://form.jotform.com/230355236727153 .  To get 30 points extra credit, complete the essay and the online form.  PRINT the online form BEFORE you submit AND print a copy of the essay and bring both printed copies to me by March 10.   - 30 points extra credit

• NO LONGER AVAILABLE - ALL CLASSES (this will be part of a class assignment) - The Secondary Literacy Department is sponsoring an essay contest for students in grades 6-12.  This year’s theme is “Reading Empowers Me”.  Explain the significance reading has had on your life. Winners will receive $100. Winning essays will be published in the Secondary Literacy Newsletter.  Format and Length: 500-750 words, typed, double-spaced. - 30 points extra credit

• NO LONGER AVAILABLE - Hispanic Heritage essay from Florida's Governor's office. 30 points for one.

• NO LONGER AVAILABLE - Please submit to one category of the Bennington College Young Writers Awards 2022-2023 before 11/1/2022.  Students in the 9th-12th grades during the academic year are invited to submit one entry by the November 1 deadline:  A. Poetry: a group of three poems. Poems must be typed. Each page must clearly show the author's name.   B.  Fiction: a short story or one-act play.  Short stories must be typed, double-spaced, and fewer than 1500 words. Scripts must be typed, double-spaced, and run no more than 30 minutes (playing time). Each page must clearly show the author's name.  Please submit in one category only.  Subsequent submissions will not be considered.   a personal or academic essay. Stories and nonfiction must be typed, double-spaced, and fewer than 1500 words. Each page must clearly show the author's name.  All entries must be original work reviewed, approved and sponsored by a high school teacher. We will use your sponsoring teacher as a contact for the competition should we have any questions. For homeschooled students, please contact a mentor to sponsor your writing. Both US and international students are eligible to submit.  Winning entries will be published under the Newsroom section and the Young Writers section on the Bennington College website in the spring and may be published via media requests in local newspapers or magazines. Authors retain all other copyrights. We are unable to return submissions. For more information, please email ywa@bennington.edu.   Go to this page to enter (provide a copy of your submission verification for 30 points extra credit).: https://admissions.bennington.edu/register/youngwriters?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=YW-Open&utm_source=Annouce 

  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE - Interested in $250?  $150?   $100?  $50?   How about if you can earn this JUST by writing an ESSAY?!!?   A new contest has opened regarding the setbacks that HAITI has experienced over time.  DID YOU KNOW that HAITI once had more wealth than all THIRTEEN AMERICAN colonies COMBINED?  DID YOU KNOW that a Haitian man founded the city of CHICAGO?  Did you know that AMERICA once took over the country of HAITI?   Learn more. Write about it.  Enter the contest!  See attached!  Must be completed by May 2 (at least to get EXTRA CREDIT in here, too, for participating). - 30 points for one entry (email me a copy of your essay with the ENTRY form information at the top of the first page to receive the credit).

  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE - Write a letter (yes, an actual letter)  - Review the format (your address; their address; a salutation or greeting to specific person or a “Dear Sir or Madam:”;  Introduction; Examples; Conclusion stating what you want or want done; a closing “Sincerely,”) for writing a letter. Pick a business (restaurant, theme park, etc.) in which you had a good (or bad) experience. Find out the name of a manager, owner, CEO, etc. (may have to call or research / GOOGLE?). Type a letter to the person (“Dear Name:) or use “Dear Sir or Madam:” in the greeting.  NOTE: Never write “To whom it may concern:”   Introduction: should state when you went and why you went.  Then, explain that you want to share something (be specific) that went right (or wrong) in your last visit.  Then, follow with example paragraphs explaining what went right (or wrong) and anything that is pertinent to the situation. Then, explain what you want them to do, such as reward (or retrain… never mention firing) a person.  Close with a “Thank you for your time.”, followed by a “Sincerely,” and your name and phone or email address.  Bring the folder letter in a properly addressed and stamped envelope (do not seal the envelope) to me for review. I will mail using your properly addressed and stamped envelope.  - 15 points for one letter

  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE - FLORIDA BLACK HISTORY MONTH ESSAY CONTEST.  This year’s theme is “Celebrating African-American Contributions to Florida’s History".  Students in grades 4-12 may use this online form to submit the documents required for the essay contest.  Official rules and guidelines are available for download here (right-click and choose "Save Link As"). . Each student will submit one essay no longer than 500 words based on this year’s theme. Three winners will be selected: one elementary school student (grades 4-5), one middle school student (grades 6-8) and one high school student (grades 9-12). Each winner will receive a 4-Year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation.  All entries must be received by 5 pm (ET) on Friday, February 18, 2022.  Contest Entries and Nominating Forms and Guidelines: Student contest forms and educator nomination forms may be submitted online (http://floridablackhistory.com/student-essay-entry-form.html) or at www.FloridaBlackHistory.com.  Screen shot the application and provide a copy of your written essay to me at richard.ehrlich@palmbeachschools.org for 30 points for one written, submitted essay. 

• There are many examples throughout our state and nation’s history of African-Americans who have contributed to their community in a meaningful way. Using your own words, write about an African-American who has had an impactful and inspiring effect on their community whose story should be shared. The subject of the essay should be a Floridian.

  • Some examples are:

  • Winston E. Scott, retired U.S. Navy Captain and former astronaut;

  • • Morris A. Young, Gadsden County Sheriff;

  • • Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida Surgeon General and Secretary of the Florida Department of Health;

  • • Byron Donalds, U.S. Congressman; and

  • • Shevaun Harris, Secretary of the Florida Department of Children and Families. 

• I also added biographical "snippets" of many of our often unsung heroes through the month of February on the GOOGLE CLASSROOM (snippets posted on different days through the month, under CLASSWORK) to provide some inspiration. 

  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE  YES!  The Palm Beach Branch of the English-Speaking Union invites you to enter our 2022  English Essay Contest for students in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. The following is this year’s essay topic: Choose a character from a novel or play that has impacted your life and interview him or her in a podcast.  Choose a name for the podcast (essay) and write between 500-700 words.  The podcasts (essay) will be will be judged on their content, dialogue, adherence to the genre, level of engagement, and style.   GUIDELINES FOR ENTRIES: 1) Email  a PDF copy of the podcast, typed and double spaced.  Do not put YOUR name on any copy of the podcast (essay).  2)  Include a title page identifying the student (your name), grade level, school: Dreyfoos School of the the Arts, teacher (Mr. Richard Ehrlich), and a title identifying the name of the podcast (essay) and the character being interviewed.  Only one title page is necessary.  3) Submit the title page and the podcast (essay) to me by  2/28.  Contest winners will be notified in early April and awards will be made at the Annual Meeting of the English-Speaking Union April 12.  Winners will receive monetary prizes.  - 30 points for one typed, submitted podcast (essay) with the title page.    BRING ME a PRINT COPY OF THE TITLE PAGE paperclipped to the ASSIGNMENT by 3/8

  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE  - Make a life-size, color  paper mache (or similar material)  mask  to donate to the class that looks like the mask you make for the related Lord of the Flies assignment. - 30 points for one 

  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE - Create an entertaining (yes, I must agree that it is both entertaining and classroom appropriate) DIGITAL MUSIC VIDEO or DIGITAL ANIMATION VIDEO--must contain music and extensive ORIGINAL graphics--on the elements of COLONS and SEMICOLONS  The video MUST CLEARLY present the SKILL as well as ALL the RULES for the SKILL. Must also contain examples to clearly illustrate the RULES for the SKILL.  - 30 points for one. 

  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE  - Write and illustrate an ODE or RHYMED POEM or a FREE VERSE poem (must be no less than 20 words and no more than 40 words for the extra credit) on the theme, “Fast or Slow … Chemistry Makes It Go!”  NOTE: The contest allows various poetic forms but I will only provide extra credit for the styles noted earlier. POSSIBLE TOPICS: Activation * Energy * Collision theory* Pressure * Catalysts and enzymes * Fast vs. slow reactions * Reaction rates *Temperature * Surface area. Background: The South Florida Local Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) is sponsoring an illustrated poem contest for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Please submit to the contest by October 12 to earn extra credit for this quarter.  Prizes : Gift certificates will be presented for the top winner in each category with a certificate  Submissions will be online through form:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVkFBfMfUn3eMMQdqaz9ohdjrhE_Q5Urmoh6QufKu-jTjCCA/viewform (make a screen shot of your completed form AND email me a copy of the poem--AND your ART that goes with it--for the extra credit).  - 30 points for one submitted poem (and illustration) to the contest. 

  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE: Write ONE free-verse or rhyming poem on "Reducing our footprint with Chemistry".  All poems must be no more than 40 words. THEN, create a physical drawings (may be scanned or captured via camera and submitted to the online form). Illustrations may be created using crayons, watercolors, other types of paint, colored pencils, or markers. The illustration may also be electronically created by using a digital painting and drawing app on a computer, tablet, or mobile device. If the illustration is created using a digital painting or drawing app, the name of the program must be included on the entry form. The text of the poem should be easy to read and may be typed before the hand-drawn or digital illustration is added, or the poem may be written on lined paper, which is cut out and pasted onto the unlined paper with the illustration. No clipart or unoriginal images can be used. Only one entry per student will be accepted.  Submit the POEM and the ARTWORK to https://fs10.formsite.com/ACS_Outreach/poems_9-12/index.html .  Make a screen shot of the completed form BEFORE submitting.  Email the screen shot AND a copy of the poem and artwork to richard.ehrlich@palmbeachschools.org . 

  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE - Check out http://www.floridablackhistory.com/student-contests.html for information on GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS' AND FIRST LADY CASEY DESANTIS' BLACK HISTORY MONTH ART AND ESSAY CONTESTS.  Governor Ron DeSantis’ and First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Black History Month Essay Contest is open to all students attending any Florida school in grades 4-12. WINNERS will receive a 4-Year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by Florida Prepaid College Foundation. Entries can be submitted electronically through the online submission form: http://floridablackhistory.com/student-essay-entry-form.html . All entries must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 26, 2021. Entries submitted electronically will receive email confirmation.   Forward the email confirmation to richard.ehrlich@palmbeachschools.org for EXTRA CREDIT (50 points).  

  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE - Want to REPLACE one low CLASSWORK grade for this quarter?  Try this Poetry Challenge by 1/22: Honor MLK By Describing How You Dream A World.  Submit the poem at the link provided AND email me a copy of your poem at richard.ehrlich@palmbeachschools.org .  Check out https://www.npr.org/2021/01/18/956827920/poetry-challenge-honor-mlk-by-describing-how-you-dream-a-world for more information.   

  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE (due date was 11/30) - □ Art □ Essay □ Oratorical □ Performing Arts □ Photography □ Poetry . MARTIN LUTHER KING JR COORDINATING COMMITTEE 2021 Annual Competition.  THEME: "His Dream was a Moment, Our Success is a Movement!"  In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., here are a series of contests in which you may wish to participate (and EARN PRIZES and EXTRA CREDIT).  Here is a link to the GUIDELINES and application (application is on page 3): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nWl3I-swdvAzdWNBz0VCTLT8z5V9HEup/view?usp=sharing  - 30 points for entry into the ESSAY CONTEST and/or 30 points for entry into the POETRY CONTEST.  Scan both the ESSAY (page 5) and the completed application (page 3 or download as needed from their website: www.mlkccpbc.org  ) for the points and/or scan both the POETRY (page 10) and the completed application (page 3 or download as needed from their website: www.mlkccpbc.org  ) for the points. Email the scans to richard.ehrlich@palmbeachschools.org in ADDITION to mailing to the contest.    You MUST MAIL the entry and the application by the end of November for this extra credit: MLKCC-WPB - Attn: Edith C. Bush – 1444 8th Street – West Palm Beach, FL 33401 .  This extra credit ends on 11/30.  NOTE: You are welcome to participate in ANY of their contests but extra credit is ONLY for either/both the essay contest or/and the poetry contest.  Again, you MAY do both.  Each is worth 30 points.  Mail in separate envelopes.  NOTE: There is also a COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP opportunity on pages 11 and 12 (all you need is a 2.0 or higher GPA).

  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE (due date was 10/15) - ESSAY contest and an opportunity to a FOUR YEAR SCHOLARSHIP.  Each student will submit one essay, no longer than 500 words based on this year’s theme: “Celebrating Untold Stories and Contributions of Hispanic Americans in Florida”. One high school student will receive a 4-Year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation.Student contest forms (and educator nomination forms, for those with kind hearts who wish to honor a teacher) may be submitted online at www.FloridaHispanicHeritage.com . http://floridahispanicheritage.com/student-essay-contest/ All entries must be received by 5 pm (ET) on September 25.  After you complete the form, take a screenshot (SNIPPING tool) and email me the screenshot BEFORE submitting.  Also, submit the essay on the assignment placed on the GOOGLE CLASSROOM.  - 30 points for one.   All entries must be received by 5 pm (ET) on October 15. This extra credit ends on 10/15.

  • NO LONGER AVAILABLE - Essay contest (must do the essay requirements for the extra credit; read the directions carefully) option, from the Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians and Jews.  Information and required form is here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5NC5QUgCLRqTDM4VWdJVGxTTURKWHJOSl9YSVNGNXFBZzd3/view?usp=sharing .  May be submitted by 2/27 for points in the third quarter.   - 30 points for one entry (must do contest and complete proper forms).  Submit the ESSAY and APPLICATION  in a 9 x 12" manilla envelope.  Address on form.    Place $2 in stamps (or bring to the post office to be weighed for proper postage). DO NOT SEAL THE ENVELOPE so I may review contents.