S.T.A.R.S. of Desert Vista 2009 Creativity Program
(Student’s Talents Are Really Shining...)

GENERAL RULES:

• 1. All entries must be in keeping with the theme “The Hero…”, presented in a positive, school appropriate manner.
  
• 2. All entries must be the unique thoughts, illustrations, ideas or photographs- DO NOT COPY
  OTHER PEOPLE’S WORK!
  
• 3. Name, homeroom number, age division and category must be on BACK of entry. SIGNED PERMISSION SLIPS MUST BE PAPER CLIPPED TO ENTRY.
  
• 4. All entries must be received by your homeroom teacher no later than April 21, 2009. Decision of the judges are FINAL.
  
• 5. After judging and display, all work will be returned to the homeroom teacher for take home no later than May 21st, the final day of school.
  

  ILLUSTRATION RULES:

• 1. Student may use any medium (pencil, water color, pastels, paints, etc.) for piece.

• 2. The illustration must be 2 dimensional (flat).
  
• 3. The illustration must be on at least 8x10 inches, not to exceed 15 x 20 inches.
  
• 4. For protection, you may mount on heavy card stock no larger than 17 x 22 inches.
  

  PHOTOGRAPHY RULES:

• 1. Student must select their own subject matter, use any film camera or digital camera.
  
• 2. The entry may have title and brief description of the meaning/inspiration.
  
• 3. If any photo editing software is used, it must be used by the student alone, and must be named on the back of the entry along with the student's name.
  
• 4. Photograph may be in full color or black and white.
  
• 5. Photograph must be 5x7 or 8x10 format. Still frame, no videos. May be a montage.
  
• 6. Mounted on white display board not to exceed 11 x 14
  
• 7. Cover with shrink wrap or clear page protective sleeve for protection.
  
• 8. Creativity and supporting the theme will be judged, not quality of photograph.
  

  SHORT STORY/ESSAY RULES:

• 1. Students may submit entry in typed or clearly legible hand printed form.
  
• 2. Students must submit a photocopy along with original piece.
  
• 3. Students may include an illustration with the piece, but only the essay will be judged.
  
• 4. Essays may be no longer than 500 words.
  
• 5. Work will be judged on creative expression of ideas & thoughts, not spelling & grammar.
  

  POETRY RULES:
  

• 1. Students may submit entry in typed or clearly legible hand printed form.
  
• 2. Students must submit a photocopy along with the original piece.
  
• 3. Students may include an illustration, but only the poem will be judged.
  
• 4. Poems will be judged on creative expression of thoughts & ideas, not spelling & grammar.

SPECIAL NOTE- Teachers, parents, guardians, siblings, etc….
This is a competition, however the purpose of this program is designed to give children a chance to creatively showcase their unique gifts and talents in a positive manner. This is an opportunity for each child to “shine” in their own unique way. It is a time to really let their imaginations run wild! Please resist the temptation to influence, correct or otherwise inhibit the originality or creativity of their piece. By all means, ask questions and offer support to help them brainstorm, but PLEASE let this be their voice, their masterpiece!

S.T.A.R.S. of Desert Vista 2009 CREATIVITY PROGRAM - GUIDELINES

• THEME “The Hero…”
  Entries must reflect the theme. Entries that are not reflective of the theme, violent, discriminatory or otherwise negative in nature will not be eligible.
  
• DEADLINE All entries must be turned in no later than Tuesday April 21, 2009.
  Students may turn into their homeroom teacher as early as 4/01/09, but no later than 4/21/09.
  
• GRADE DIVISIONS Group 1: K thru 2nd grade Group 2: 3rd thru 5th grade
  
• CATEGORIES * Illustration * Photography * Poetry * Short Essay
  *** See next page for specific rules for each category *******
  
• ORIGINALITY All entries MUST BE the ORIGINAL thoughts and creations of the student.
  
• DO NOT COPY other people’s ideas, thoughts, words, art, etc. PARENTS & other adults may not edit, influence, contribute or other wise inhibit the originality of the entry.
  
• IDENTIFICATION All entries must have first and last name, with name of homeroom teacher on the back of the entry- no identifying text or pictures allowed on the front of entry.
  
• DECISION OF THE JUDGE(s) IS FINAL- NO EXCEPTIONS!
  
• DISPLAY AND RETURN OF ENTRIES Entries may be displayed on campus briefly. All entries will be returned to students as early as May 18, 2009 but no later than May 21, 2009. It is the responsibility of the student and guardian to pick up the entry from the homeroom teacher prior to the end of the 2008-2009 school years. Entries that are not picked up by 12 noon 5/21/09 will become the sole responsibility of DVES and will be handled as they deem appropriate.
  
• WINNERS Winners will be announced at the 4th quarter honors assemblies May 20-21, 2009.
  
• PUBLICATION OF ENTRIES Copies of winning entries may or may not be submitted to local newspapers or other local publications. By entering this program, you are permitting DVES and Program Director to submit entries in public forums as deemed appropriate by DVES.
  
• RELEASE OF LIABILITY DVES, AJUSD, PTO, teachers, Program Director, Mrs. Sanchez or any other individual or organization will not be help responsible for damage or loss of the entry for any reason. Be assures that all steps will be taken to keep the entries as safe as possible.
  
• FURTHER INFORMATION You may submit further questions to taylor.roxanne@mchsi.com
  

--------------- READ, SIGN AND INCLUDE WITH ENTRY-----------------------------

I (guardian name) _____________________________________________have read and understand all of the information and rules associated with this program. I fully understand and release all organizations and individuals of any and all liability as stated above.

Guardian signature ___________________________________ Date ______________

I (student name) _______________________________________________ have read and understand the rules of this program. I will not copy anyone’s work, but will submit my own original thoughts, ideas, art, etc. I will present my entry in a positive manner that reflects the theme “The Hero…”
Student signature ____________________________________ Date ____________

Teacher’s name ______________________________________ Grade ___________
Choose category: ____ Illustration _____ Photography _____ Poetry _____ Essay

Title of Entry: ______________________________________________________________________

Type of medium used for illustrations: __________________________________________________

Photo editing software used (if any): ___________________________________________________