2017 CSPERA Essay Writing Application and Rules

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM

CSPERA - AARP 5^TH GRADE GRANDPARENT ESSAY CONTEST

 

 

                         

  Co - Sponsored

 

 

Colorado School and Public Employee Retirement Association

 

Student Name _________________________________________________________________

 

Teacher Name ________________________________________________________________

 

Teacher Phone Number__________________________________________________________

 

Teacher E-mail Address __________________________________________________________

 

School Name __________________________________________________________________

 

School Address ________________________________________________________________

 

School Phone Number ___________________________________________________________

 

School Principal’s Name _________________________________________________________

 

If known, the name of your local TV station, radio station, and/or local newspaper.

 

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DEADLINE FOR ALL ENTRIES TO REACH THE CSPERA OFFICE: March 24, 2017


 

ESSAY REQUIREMENTS

 

• 150 – 200 words in length, not including the title.
• Legibly written or electronically generated and printed in English. Use only one side of the paper. Additional sheets of paper may be used if necessary.
• Contains the components of a formal essay: i.e. introduction, supporting points and conclusion.
• Student name and school name written at the end of the essay.
• Entry form included with essay.
• Must be the original work of the student author, certified at the end of the essay by the following statement and signature:

“I certify that this is my original work.”

 

 

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Student Signature

 

 

(OVER)

 

PARENT CONSENT FORM

 

MEDIA RELEASE

 

 

 

 

Student name ______________________________________

First                             Last

 

 

I hereby give permission for Colorado School and Public Employees Retirement Association (CSPERA) to release the use of my child’s name, photograph, and/or Grandparent Essay writing in publications such as those produced or sponsored by CSPERA, and mass media.

 

This Media Release shall remain in effect through the duration and presentation of the Grandparent Essay Contest, unless it is revoked in writing by me or another parent or legal guardian.

 

 

 

Printed name of Parent or Legal Guardian: _____________________________________

 

Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian: _________________________________________

 

Date: _________________________

 

 

Mail or e-mail entries, along with this completed form, to CSPERA via the addresses below.

 

 

 

Colorado School and Public Employee Retirement Association

1085 Peoria St., Aurora, CO   80011

Phone: 303.326.1808 or 1.800.748.2846   Email: CSPERA@aps.k12.co.us