Dr. MLK, Jr. Observance Day Celebration
P.O.Box222*Guyton,GA31312
Telephone: (912) 772-3505 or (912) 772-3061
Rev. Lon Harden - President * Rosetta Gordon - Secretary
October 17, 2017
Dear Principals:
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Day Committee would like to invite all students to participate in the 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Day Celebration. Students in grades 4 – 12 are asked to submit a theme for the annual celebration of Dr. King’s birth; students in grades 1-5 are invited to enter the poster or essay contest and grades 6-12, the essay contest. Will you please help us make all students aware of these opportunities through announcements and flyers at the schools as well as via the district website and Facebook page.
The guidelines for the theme contest are as follows: The theme should not exceed ten (10) words and should focus on the life and philosophy of Dr. King. The deadline is Friday, November 10, 2017.
Attached is the entry form for the submission of the themes but they may be written on regular notebook paper and must include the following:
Theme: Child’s Name: Teacher’s Name: School’s Name and Grade: Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Name: Address Telephone Number: Email Address
Four winners will be selected from each category. The theme and the winners will be announced on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 along with the guidelines and procedures for the poster and essay contests. The deadline for the poster and essay contests is Friday, December 15, 2017. Awards will be presented to all contest winners at the annual Dr. MLK, Jr. Celebration during the noon (12:00PM) youth program at the Effingham County Gymnasium on Highway 119 on Monday, January 15, 2018.
Winners are encouraged to participate in the parade and attend the noon day service.
A projected timeline is enclosed. If additional information is needed, please call me at (912) 772-3505 or Mrs. Rosetta Gordon at (912) 772-3061. Thank you for your continuous support.
Sincerely,
Lon Harden
Rev. Lon Harden, President
MLK Observance Day Committee
2018 THEME CONTEST ENTRY FORM
Deadline: 11/10/2017
Name:
Teacher:
Grade: Name of Parents:
Mailing Address:
Email Address:
Telephone:
2018 Dr. MLK, Jr. Contests Projected Timeline
October 20, 2017 Announcement of Theme Contest
November 10, 2017 Deadline for Submission of Theme November 15, 2017 Announcement of Theme Winners
Announcement of Poster & Essay Contests December 15, 2017 Deadline for Submission of Poster &Essay December 19, 2017 Announcement of Poster & Essay Winners
Observance Day Committee
ANNOUNCES 2018 THEME CONTEST
ALL STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
34th ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. OBSERVANCE DAY CELEBRATION ON MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2018.
THEME CONTEST: OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS IN
GRADES 4 - 12
GUIDELINES: The Theme s hould not exceed ten (10) words and should focus on Dr. King’s Life and Philosophy.
All entries must include the following information:
Theme: Child’s Name: Teacher’s Name: School’s Name and Grade: Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Name: Address Telephone Number: Email Address
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 10, 2017
SUBMIT TO: Dr. Sandra Nethels or mail (any time before the deadline)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Day Celebration Attn: Education Committee
P.O. Box 222
Guyton, Georgia 31312
Announcement of Theme - November 15, 2017.
If additional information is needed, please call (912) 772-3505 or (912) 772-3061.
2018 THEME CONTEST
OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES 4 – 12
GUIDELINES: The Theme s hould not exceed ten (10) words and should focus on Dr. King’s Life and Philosophy.
All entries must include the following information:
Theme: Child’s Name: Teacher’s Name: School’s Name and Grade: Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Name: Address Telephone Number: Email Address
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 10, 2017
SUBMIT TO: Dr. Sandra Nethels or mail (any time before the deadline)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Day Celebration Attn: Education Committee
P.O. Box 222
Guyton, Georgia 31312
Announcement of Theme & Winners: Friday, November 15, 2017.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call (912) 772-3505 or (912) 772-3061
ANNOUNCING 2018 THEME CONTEST
ALL STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 35TH ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. OBSERVANCE DAY CELEBRATION ON MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2018.
OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES 4 – 12
The Theme s hould not exceed ten (10) words and should focus on Dr. King’s Life and Philosophy.
All entries must include the following information:
Theme: Child’s Name: Teacher’s Name: School’s Name & Grade: Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Name: Address Telephone Number: Email Address
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 10, 2017
Entries may be submitted to Dr. Sandra Nethels or mailed any time before the deadline:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Day Celebration Attn: Education Committee
P.O. Box 222
Guyton, Georgia 31312
The Theme Winners will be announced on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Once the winners have been announced, students will have the opportunity to participate in poster and essay contests.
Announcement of Theme & Winners: Friday, November 15, 2017.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call (912) 772-3505 or (912) 772-3061