Here’s an opportunity for Pickens County students to show what they know! This year’s Pickens County Soil Conservation Essay and Poster Contest is based on the theme Conservation Habits = Healthy Habitats.
Poster Contest
K5 through fourth grade classes may submit a poster. First place winners at each grade level will win a smoothie party for the entire class.
Each poster must be a class project of one class with only one entry per class. Posters must be postmarked by March 1st and received in the Pickens Soil & Water Conservation District office by March 5th. Please read Poster Guidelines carefully before submitting a poster.
Essay Contest
Students in fifth through eighth grades may submit essays for the contest. Cash awards at each grade level will be $40 for first place; $30 for second place; and $20 for third place.
An essay should be 300 to 500 words for 5th and 6th graders or 500 to 700 words for 7th and 8th graders. Teachers should submit only two or three essays per class. The deadline for essay entry is March 5th, postmarked by March 1st. A drop-off box is available at the PSWCD office. You may also practice your conservation habits and save paper by sending the essays electronically to mailto:PSWCD@innova.net?subject=Essay%20Contest. Please read all Essay Guidelines carefully before submitting.
Go Green Clemson Students!!! (Feel free to use my image!!!)
Friday, February 19, 2010
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