​My Louisiana Essay

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRIES IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017


My Louisiana Essay Guidelines                                                   My Louisiana Essay Entry Form

​THEME: "Louisiana Life"

​The essay title will be "Louisiana Life."

•Resources should be listed on the official entry form. Students are encouraged to contact their local Chamber of Commerce, Visitor and Convention Bureau, Historical Societies, City Hall and public library for information concerning their area.

•Entries will be submitted on standard 8 ½” x 11” paper. Entries must be written by hand or typed by the student. Disabled students or students in the primary category may dictate to another person who may type or write their original work. These transcribers are not to alter in any manner their grammar or form of speech of the child. Handwritten entries are to be on one side of the paper, using additional sheets if necessary.

•Students are encouraged to keep a copy of their work. Entries will be returned to the district presidents.

•Student artwork will not affect judging.

•All participants are required to complete the official entry form, which authorizes the Louisiana PTA free use of any entry in any manner deemed appropriate by the Louisiana PTA. Students who have not completely filled out the form will not be eligible for the program. In situations where a student cannot fill out the entry form or write legibly, a parent may sign her/his name. A parent or legal guardian (not a teacher) also must sign the affirmation of originality and the permission clause.

•The essay will be accepted in a folder with pockets. Place the entry form in the left pocket and essay in the right pocket.

•All entries must be the work of the student alone. Entries done by two or more students are not permitted. Parents, friends and teachers must not assist the student in any way other than transportation during research. Each student must sign the affirmation sentence concerning originality. The number of entries that can be submitted is one per student.

•Entries that do not follow the guidelines or are received after the deadline will be disqualified.


The essay length:
SENIOR:  no more than 1000 words
SPECIAL ARTIST: no more than 500 words
The essay must be about a specific area with content directly related to the theme.

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Theme Searches

ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY NOVEMBER 15, 2017

MAIL DIRECTLY TO:

LA PTA 3RD Vice President, Programs

​Jill Jeffrey

P.O. Box 383

Pearl River, LA 70452

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SAFETY DRAWING THEME SEARCH                     MY LOUISIANA ESSAY THEME SEARCH                            REFLECTIONS THEME SEARCH​

Reflections

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRIES IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017


Reflections Guidelines                                  Reflections Entry Form

​​THEME: "Within Reach"


See specific category guidelines for detailed information:

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Direct all questions about programs to Program Chairs (click name to email):

Stephen Crittell

​Safety Drawing Program

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ENTRIES IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 

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Safety Drawing Guidelines                                                    Safety Drawing Entry Form

THEME:  "Staying Safe Around Animals"

SIZE:  Drawing may not exceed 18" by 12" (including a matte if using one).  You may use regular paper, art paper, or poster board.

MEDIUM:  The drawing medium includes pencil, crayon, colored pencil, & markers.

DESIGN:  Lettering should be done by hand and should be neat and simple, with a minimum of words.  Do not use stencils, magazine clippings or any kind of machine cut-outs.  Only original artwork is accepted.

ORIGINALITY:  All entries must be the original design and art work of an individual student.  A single entry done by two or more students is not permitted.  The theme must be carried out in the drawing.  Parents or others must not assist a student.  Copywrited material may not be used.

ENTRIES:  The entry form must be securely fastened to the back of the drawing -- masking tape works best.  The number of entries that can be submitted is one per student.  Entries that do not follow the guidelines or are received after the deadline will be disqualified.​​