Category Archives: Other Events & Contests
2021 Summer Bucket List Challenge
The EY Team would like to invite learners of all ages to take the 2021 Summer Bucket List Challenge! We hope you have fun resting, relaxing, learning & growing this summer!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10AaSWIwt_dmr5UB0ECx9WBIEp6CTHXk8/view?usp=sharing
WE-SIDE February Contests
WE-SIDE
Welcoming Equity Support Inclusion Dignity Everyone
In honor of Black History Month (February 2021), Westside Community Schools is sponsoring a poetry, photography, and creative video contest for all students and staff. Check out the details below!
- Entries need to be turned into your school office or emailed to lucas.mike@westside66.net by 10:00 AM on February 25th.
- Gift card prizes and/or Westside gear/swag will be given out to contest winners.
- POETRY CONTEST: Divisions for K-2nd graders, 3rd & 4th graders, 5th & 6th graders, middle school students, high school students, and staff. Submissions should be about inclusion, equity, respect, teamwork, embracing diversity, Black History, or other relevant topics. Any and all forms of appropriate poetry will be accepted.
- PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST: Divisions for K-2nd graders, 3rd & 4th graders, 5th & 6th graders, middle school students, high school students, and staff. Submissions should be about inclusion, equity, respect, teamwork, embracing diversity, Black History, or other relevant topics. Appropriate photographs of all shapes, sizes, colors, etc. will be accepted.
- 1-2 MINUTE CREATIVE VIDEO CONTEST: Divisions for K-2nd graders, 3rd & 4th graders, 5th & 6th graders, middle school students, high school students, and staff. Submissions should be about inclusion, equity, respect, teamwork, embracing diversity, Black History, or other relevant topics. Appropriate videos no longer than 120 seconds will be accepted.
#51: Happy Spelling!
It is fun to learn how to spell new words. This mini spark is a great way to find new words to practice. Happy Spelling!
Spark your thinking!
1. Set up your language arts mini spark recording page: #51: Happy Spelling!
2. Find practice words. Look through the choices and find the list that is right for you
3. Choose 15 words from the grade level that suits you and add them to your recording page.
4. Study the spelling of your new words.
5. When you are ready, have a teacher, parent, or peer give you a spelling test over the 5 hardests words on your list. Use your recording page for the test.
6. Share your language arts mini spark recording page and your test with your teacher/EY coordinator.
Student Voices Storytelling Project-Deadline Nov. 6
Nebraska Loves Public School presents…
Student Voices
Student Voices is a new exploratory storytelling project featuring students in Nebraska. Modeled after Humans of New York, this project will allow students to express their voice on issues impacting their education and everyday lives.
Students will tell a story about something important to them (i.e extracurricular activities, how current events are affecting them, their goals for the future, etc.) They will then upload 3-4 pictures to facilitate the story.
These Student Voices stories will be featured on Nebraska Loves Public Schools site and social media alongside selected students across the state.
Our Westside students have great stories to tell and we would love to see some of them featured! The deadline for the first round of Student Voices is Friday, November 6. This project is open to all students K-12.
Please write your story on this Student Voices form and have your guardian fill out the release at the end. Take a look at the sample images for help in selecting your photos.
The Hardest Math Problem Student Contest (Grades 5-8)
The Hardest Math Problem Student Contest is an annual competition presented by Scholastic, The Actuarial Foundation, and the New York Life Foundation that challenges grades 6–8 students to solve multistep, grade-appropriate math problems with real-world situations and engaging characters. NOTE: 5th graders are eligible to participate by reaching to a higher grade level!
DETAILS:
- Contact your EY Coordinator to get a copy of your grade level challenge question. NOTE: All students are invited to take an extra challenge and submit entries at either their current grade level or above. They may submit one entry per question they are grade-eligible to answer. For example, a 5th grader may submit up to three entries, one each at the 6, 7, and 8 levels.
- Students must provide a mathematically correct answer to a challenge in order to receive an invitation to compete in Challenge 2 with an even more difficult problem.
- Entries Due Nov. 23. Your EY Coordinator will submit your entry.
American Red Cross Heroes Essay Contest
Every hero has a story, and now is your chance to tell it!
This essay contest is for students in grades 5-8
Prize includes a surprise classroom party in January or February of 2021
Entries are due by Friday, November 20, 2020
Check out the flyer and cover page below for more Information.
Essay Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Brjq6disqqJfGfPwvDu1QacCyO6PsduA/view?usp=sharing
Essay Cover Page: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t1VwjvQsH7HiViA03z45L_yZpYzJWkUc/view?usp=sharing
Flaunt It-Essay and Art Contest Grades 3-5
Student Essay + Art Contest Deadline 11/16/20
grades 3-5
Inspired by the theme “the things that make me different make me, me,” students are asked to develop an essay or artwork about how you flaunt their differences. Use the planner and rubric to support your work—in class or at home.
http://www.scholastic.com/flauntit/index.html#flauntit_video
Click here to make a copy of the documents if you want to type your responses
Click here to download a PDF and write your responses.
2020 We-Side Poster Contest
The We-Side Community Council continues to brainstorm terrific ideas to promote inclusivity, equity and respect throughout our district.
The 2020 We-Side Poster Contest invites you to create your own poster incorporating at least one of the words from WE-SIDE.
Welcoming Equity Support Inclusion Dignity Everyone
Details:
- Entries are due October 13
- Make sure your entry includes your first and last name and your grade level
- Turn it your entry at your school’s main office
- Prizes will be awarded in the following divisions: K-2nd Grade, 3rd-4th Grade, 5th-6th Grade, Middle School, High School, and Staff
Do Space After School Club
Starting August 24, Do Space will be offering a 100% free After-School Club that will feature computer programming, coding, engineering, and other STEAM related activities!
- Elementary After-School Club @ 4:35 PM Monday-Thursday (ages 6-10)
- Middle School After-School Club @ 3:35 PM Monday-Thursday (ages 11-15)
Check out their website for more information: https://dospace.org/afterschool/
Westside Community Schools does not sponsor or endorse the organization or activity described in this material. The distribution of this material is provided as a community service.
https://dospace.org/afterschool/