Virginia PTA Citizenship Essay Project

2009-2010 theme: "Strong Citizens - Strong Communities"

 

Who can enter "Virginia students in Grades 6-12 presently enrolled in schools with PTA units in Good Standing.

This essay project allows students to express their views and opinions on "Character or Citizenship". The Virginia PTA is committed to promoting a sense of citizenship and responsibility in the lives of our children.

All students in grades 6-12 are eligible who are presently enrolled in schools with PTA or PTSA units in "good standing". A PTA or PTSA in "good standing" is defined as one who has paid Virginia PTA and National PTA dues by December 1, and whose bylaws are current, having been revised within the past five (5) years.

Criteria for student entries for students in grades 9-12 are:

  • the essay must be written with a minimum of 750 words,
  • must be typed, double spaced,
  • Times New Roman and
  • 1" margins

Criteria for student entries in grades 6-8 are:

  • the essay must be written with a minimum of 500 words,
  • must be typed, doubled spaced,
  • Times New Roman and
  • 1" margins
In both age categories, adherence to the theme, originally, clarity, thought and skill in standard written English will be judged. 

 

Awards:

Awards will be given in both middle school and high school age groups

  • 1st Place - $1000 Savings Bond

  • 2nd Place - $ 500 Savings Bond

  • 3rd Place - $ 250 Savings Bond

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Deadline for submitting to the Richmond District Director is February 1, 2010 (postmarked).  

 

For more information contact our Cultural Arts Chair at reflections@hccpta.com.