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=__EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES __= =  = = = = __Doodle 4 Google __ = = __http://www.oregonlive.com/kiddo/index.ssf/2009/02/k12_students_invited_to_design.html __ = =    = =  __Flash Fiction Contest__    = =  = =  = =  = =  __Eugene Airport Request for Student Artwork__  = = Include the following in your Artwork = = *School name, grade, and teacher's name = = *Poster paper is best, but butcher paper would be fine too...22" x 28" in size. = = *Markers instead of crayons will stand out better. = = *Aviation theme - Ideas: Wright Brothers, "how airplanes fly," travel to a foreign land. = = Try this website for inspiration: = = http://www.faa.gov/education_research/education/student_resources/kids_corner/ = = Send to: Eugene Airport, 28855 Lockheed Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. = = For more info contact: = = Eugene Airport Director of Marketing & Public Relations Cathryn Stephens at 682-5430 = = = = __MLK JR. Essay and Poetry Contest __ = =  *Theme: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought hard for human and civil rights, and now the USA has elected its first African American president, Barack Obama. How do you think Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. helped pave the way for this historic election to happen? (We discourage student reports of Dr. King's biorgraphy.) = =  *Rules for Essay (middle & high school): = =  The essay should not exceed tow pages. = =  <span style="color: rgb(24, 86, 21);">The essay should be typed double spaced or written in ink. = = <span style="color: rgb(24, 86, 21);"> <span style="color: rgb(24, 86, 21);">The essay should comply with writing standards. = = <span style="color: rgb(24, 86, 21);"> <span style="color: rgb(24, 86, 21);">*Rules for Poetry Contest (elementary school): = = <span style="color: rgb(24, 86, 21);"> <span style="color: rgb(24, 86, 21);">The poem should not exceed tow pages = = <span style="color: rgb(24, 86, 21);"> <span style="color: rgb(24, 86, 21);">The poem should be written neatly. = = <span style="color: rgb(24, 86, 21);"> <span style="color: rgb(24, 86, 21);">The poem may be accompanied by art. = =<span style="color: rgb(24, 86, 21);">*Send entries to the EEA Office, attn: Crista Lawson, MAC Co-Chair by <span style="color: rgb(223, 17, 17);">Tuesday, January 13th = = = = = =  = = <span style="color: rgb(67, 22, 248);">** __WIN A TRIP TO PERU__ - sponsored by National Geographic -** **<span style="color: rgb(228, 47, 47);">Enter by February 5, 2009 ** =

= <span style="color: rgb(67, 22, 248);">  <span style="color: rgb(67, 22, 248);">*Winners will explore Peru's ancient wonders for 12 days, led by National Geographic experts. = = <span style="color: rgb(67, 22, 248);">  <span style="color: rgb(67, 22, 248);">*For details and full contest rules, visit:  = = -[|http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/contests/Explorer-trip-2009]= =  = =<span style="color: rgb(26, 15, 245);"> __Everyday Heroes__ - <span style="color: rgb(206, 18, 18);">Contest Deadline January 12, 2009 = = <span style="color: rgb(92, 33, 202);">-On a separate sheet of paper, please state why you are nominating a candidate for an "Everyday Hero Award";compassionate response or life-saving skills that made an outstanding difference in, or saved the lives of others. Include any names and contact information of witnesses or others we may contact to help gather information about the event. = =  = = <span style="color: rgb(50, 255, 0);">** __Create an Educational Video on Literature Terms__ like Mister Duncan's Irony and Coincidence**  =

= __Creative Questions__ - Research= = ** __Submit Literature/Artwork to the CY ECHO__ ** =

= __Great American Mail Race__ = = ** __Submit a Book Review to the CY Blog__ = = = =  =