"I like you just the way you are." -Fred Rogers

2019-2020 KEYSTONE OAKS DIVERSITY EXPRESSION CONTEST

CONTEST RULES AND ENTRY FORM

DEADLINE: MARCH 6, 2020

KeystoneOaksSchoolDistrict 3rd Annual Diversity Expression Contest

January 13, 2020 - March 6, 2020

Contest Rules

Eligibility

a.Open to all students in Grades K-12 in the Keystone Oaks School District
b.One entry per student in each category

Deadline

a.Entries must be submitted by Friday, March 6, 2020.

Qualifications

a.The entry must address the theme -

“I like you just the way you are.”

Mr. Rogers said it best: Everyone has qualities that make them unique and special. What are the characteristics that define who you are? How do you embrace and celebrate your individuality, as well as the diversity of every member of the Keystone Oaks community, to help build a welcoming, inclusive school
environment?

Format

a. Entry must be titled

b. Securely attach or enclose the entry form

c. Student’s name and school should be clearly printed on the entry form.

Winning Applicants

a. Notification of awards will be sent to the winning student’s school and home
b. The winners will be recognized by the Superintendent and School Board on April 14, 2020.

Judging Criteria a. Originality
b. Support of the theme c. Creativity
d. Artistic endeavor

b. Must be original work of the applicant

c. Must attend Keystone Oaks School District

Prizes

All applicants will receive a certificate of participation from the Keystone Oaks School District. One winner from each grade cluster will be selected in each category. Each student will be presented with a small gift and a $25 gift card. Winning entries will be on display in Central Administration.

Questions may be directed to Sarah Welch: welch@kosd.org or 412-571-6020.

"I like you just the way you are." -Fred Rogers

2019-2020DiversityExpressionContestEntryForm Completeoneformforeachentry.
Oneentryperstudentineachcategory.

“Ilikeyoujustthewayyouare”-FredRogers

Mr. Rogers said it best: everyone has qualities that make them unique and special. What are the characteristics that define who you are? How do you embrace and celebrate your individuality, as well as the diversity of every member of the Keystone Oaks community, to help build a welcoming, inclusive school environment?

Category One: Writing

Select type of entry:

Category Two: Fine Art

Select type of entry:

Short Story	Poem	Personal Narrative	Musical Score	Sculpture	Painting

Dialogue	Play	Poster	Drawings	Multi-Media Project	Photography

Guidelines:

Writing pieces are not to exceed 500 words (excluding play)
Must be legibly written or typed

Please select appropriate grade level: K-3
4-5 6-8
9-12

Guidelines:

Poster/drawings/paintings must be no larger than 12" x 18"
Sculptures must be no larger than 12" x 12:

Please select appropriate grade level: K-3
4-5 6-8
9-12

Please print clearly

Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Home Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip ____________________________________________________________________________________________

School: __________________________________________________________________ Grade: ________________________________

Category: Writing	Fine Arts

Title of Entry: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Applicant (By signing, you agree that the entry is an original work)

Remember: Securely attach the completed form with your entry and return by Friday, March 6, 2020.