James J. Rodgers, Chairman, and the Parade Organization, cordially invite all students who live and/or attend School in the area to participate in our following contests.
ALL CONTEST ENTRIES WILL BE COLLECTED MONDAY, April 28, 2008.
AWARDS NIGHT WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008
at Fort Totten, The Ernie Pyle U.S.A.R. Center, Bayside, New York.
All participants, not just the winners,
are welcome to join us at the awards ceremony.
CONTEST RULES
All entries must relate to the theme for the grade of the entrant’s grade.
The decision of the judges is final. They may decide not to award any prize, or
prizes, at their discretion. All entries become the sole property of the Little
Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade Organization, Inc., which shall have all
rights thereto. By signing the consent form, the parent(s) agree to all the
terms and conditions of the contest, and allow the entrant’s name to be
publicized. See the reverse side for the grade appropriate themes and the
required consent form.
ART
Open to all students in kindergarten through ninth grades.
All artwork must be on standard oak tag – 22” x 28”.
All artwork must be created by the student and must be original.
ESSAY/POETRY
Open to all students in fourth through ninth grades.
All material must be typed and contain no more than 250 words. All material created by the student must be original.
A COMPLETED AND SIGNED APPLICATION MUST BE AFFIXED TO THE BACK OF EACH ENTRY.
PRIZES/AWARDS
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ART AND ESSAY/POETRY - GRAND PRIZE: Subject to conditions and availability, an overnight train trip for the winner and both parents to Washington, D.C. or a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond. An engraved plaque will also be awarded to each Grand Prize winner. The winners will also receive an educational toy appropriate for his/her grade level.
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FIRST PLACE FOR ART AND ESSAY/POETRY: Winners will be awarded an engraved medallion. The winners will also receive an educational toy appropriate for his/her grade level.
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SECOND AND THIRD PLACE FOR ART AND ESSAY/POETRY: The winners will receive an educational toy appropriate for his/her grade level.
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Prizes will be awarded by local elected officials at a special Awards Night on Friday, May 16, 2008, at 7 P.M.
Directions from Little Neck/Douglaston to Fort Totten: Take the Cross Island Parkway North one exit to Bayside. Make right at light and proceed straight in to Fort Totten. Security guard will direct you to the Ernie Pyle U.S.A.R. Center. Refreshments and pizza will be served.
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All contestants are invited to march in the 2008 Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2008 at 2 P.M., as a separate unit with their own identifying banner.
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Any questions, see our website, or call Co-chairs: Edith Basom at 718-464-8153, Barbara Quigley-Barba at 718-786-9430 or Catherine Glover at 718-740-3015.
Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade Organization, Inc.
Art & Essay/Poetry Contest Themes
Grades K-3 Art Themes
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Kindergarten: Our Flag - It is red, white and blue, with stars and stripes. Draw a picture of yourself and your friends with the flag.
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Grade 1: Our Community - Our country is made up of many communities, which all contribute to our history. Draw a picture of your family in your community.
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Grade 2: Our Liberty - The Statue of Liberty stands on an island in New York harbor, holding a torch and a book. She welcomes newcomers to our land of Liberty. Draw a picture of the Statue, our City, or people from another land.
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Grade 3: Our Country - Our people come from all over the world, and they make our country great. Draw a picture of the world, showing the United States and the land your ancestors came from. If they were always here, show where.
Grades 4-8 Art and Essay/Poetry Themes
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Grade 4: The Founding of our Nation - We fought a War for Independence, led by George Washington. Revolutionary war battles were fought right here in New York. Thousands of Americans died to secure our freedom and our liberty. How do we remember them and continue what they started?
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Grade 5: The Growth of our Nation - We fought the War of 1812 against the British, and fought other foreign powers in other places to keep our Nation free and independent. Our Capital was invaded and burned. Many battles were fought right here in New York. Thousands of our soldiers are buried within New York City. How do we remember their sacrifice, and celebrate our freedom?
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Grade 6: Preserving Our Nation - We fought a great Civil War to keep our Nation together, and brought an end to slavery here. A million Americans were killed or wounded, including President Abraham Lincoln. We celebrate Memorial Day to remember them, and President’s Day to remember Lincoln and Washington. How do we honor what they did?
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Grade 7: Defending Our Nation - We fought in two World Wars and with the United Nations in Korea to protect our freedom and that of other countries around the world. The United States became a world leader in war and peace. We helped rebuild our friends and those who fought us. How does our freedom make us strong?
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Grade 8: Defending Freedom - Over the last 50 years, we have fought to defend the freedom of others, risked our soldiers to keep the peace in other lands, and tried to make the world a safer place. Now we, and the freedom we enjoy, are under attack. How do we support freedom here and around the world?
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Grade 9: The Price of Freedom - Since the Revolutionary War, over 1.1 million Americans have died in the Armed Forces. Memorial Day is dedicated to remember them and their sacrifice. There are over 25 million living veterans, and over 17.5 million war veterans. Compose or create a memorial to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, so that our nation, “Of the people, by the people and for the people” will endure.
APPLICATION *Please read all the rules and
comply to avoid your entry being
disqualified.
No application will be accepted without this form attached! Must include a
parent’s or guardian’s signature.
Name: _______________________________________
Address: _____________________________________
City: _________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________
School: _______________________________________
Grade: ______________ Age:_____________________
I have read, understand and agree to all the terms and conditions of the Little
Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade Organization, Inc. Art and Essay/Poetry
Contest, which appear with this form.
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Signature of Parent or Guardian
Print Name: __________________________________________
