November 15, 2009
America Recycles Day Poster and Essay Contest
About the Contest
In recognition of America Recycles Day on November 15, the Chelmsford Recycling Committee wants to get students thinking about key environmental issues, the ways ordinary people can have a positive impact on the environment, and messages today’s young people would like their leaders to hear about environmental protection.
Poster Contest: Grades K, 1-2, 3-4. Create a poster that encourages people to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Guidelines for Posters
(Grades k through 3)
The posters should be between 8-1/2” x 11” and 11” x 20” in size. Include your name, school and grade. Posters will be judged on how compelling and creative they are.
Essay Contest: Grades 4-5, 6-8 and 9-12. If you could be on TV for up to three minutes to convey a message about waste and Environmental Protection, what would you say.
Guidelines for Essays
(Grades 4 through 12)
While we refer to these submissions as “essays,” students are encouraged to be creative. Submissions may be in the form of a standard essay, a letter, a skit or short play, a poem or any written format the student thinks is most appropriate for the message. Please stay within the following limits:
Up to 250 words or fewer for grade 4-5
Up to 500 words or fewer for grades 6-8
Up to 750 words or fewer for grades 9-12
Eligibility and Submission Information
All students residing in Chelmsford and/or attending school in Chelmsford (public, private, homeschooled) are eligible. Essays and posters must be done by an individual student and may be submitted by that student or by a teacher, parent, guardian or group leader. Only one submission per student, please. Multiple entries from one class or school may be submitted simultaneously. Deliver posters to the Office of Recycling/Solid Waste, Chelmsford Town Offices, 50 Billerica Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824, or e-mail to JAlmeida@TownofChelmsford.us
Entries should include: Student’s name, age grade, address, phone#, email if available. School name, troop# and adult contact information is required for group entries. All decisions of the judges are final.
