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| [s42] Sen. Leising Urges Local Fourth-Graders to Enter State Essay Contest |
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| Start Date: | 10/5/2012 | Start Time: | 12:00 AM |
| End Date: | 10/5/2012 | End Time: | 11:59 PM |
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State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) urges local fourth-grade students to celebrate Indiana’s 196th birthday by entering the annual Statehood Day essay contest and answering the question, “What does Indiana mean to you?” before Oct. 29.
Local fourth-grade classrooms are also invited to attend Statehood Day celebrations in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Dec. 11. Space is limited and classrooms must be registered. Teachers can contact Capitol Tour Office Coordinator Jennifer Hodge at 317-233-5293 or jhodge@idoa.in.gov to sign up.
Indiana became the nation’s 19th state on Dec. 11, 1816.
“In Indiana, fourth-graders have the unique chance to delve into our state’s rich history in the classroom,” Leising said. “Our Statehood Day essay contest and celebrations offer participants added activities to enhance what they’re learning in school. I encourage teachers and parents to help these young students take advantage of this opportunity.”
Leising added that the essay competition is open to any fourth-grade public, private or home-schooled student and is easy to enter. The following rules apply:
- Essays must include the student’s name, teacher’s or parent’s name, school’s name and contact information, including address and telephone number.
- Entries must range from 100 to 400 words, handwritten or typed.
- Students should convey what living in the state of Indiana means to them and highlight things that make them glad to be a Hoosier.
- Essays must be postmarked no later than Monday, Oct. 29. Mailed essays should be sent to: Indiana Center for the Book, 315 West Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN 46202
Judges will choose first-, second-, third- and fourth-place winners, who will be invited to read their essays during the Dec. 11 celebrations in Indianapolis. For more information about the Statehood Day programs, visit www.in.gov/idoa/2774.htm.
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