PES Book Character
Pumpkin Contest
Dear Parents, Students, and Teachers,
This year, the media center is getting into the fall spirit by having a pumpkin decorating contest. Palencia students, staff, and parents are invited to decorate a pumpkin like their favorite book character. It’s easy and fun for everyone! To enter, bring in a decorated pumpkin to the PES media center on October 24th or October 25th. All entries must be received by 3:15 on October 25th. We cannot accept late entries.
Contest Rules:
1. NO CARVED PUMPKINS! Carved pumpkins rot, attract bugs, and smell. Most importantly, we don’t want a child handling a knife or carving tools. Pumpkins may be painted, hot glued, colored and decorated. Gourds and other pumpkin-like squash may be used.
2. Pumpkins should represent a favorite book character. On the entry form, you must write the title and author of the book and include a copy of the book to display with the pumpkin character.
3. This project should mostly be done by students. K thru 2nd grade students may work with parents to complete a pumpkin as a “family.” 3rd-5th grade students should do most of the work themselves, with only some assistance by parents. Class/Club projects should include student initiative as well.
4. Do not write your name anywhere on the pumpkin. Your entry form information will be used to make a display card for the pumpkin.
5. Pumpkins will be judged according to the following categories:
· K thru 2nd Grade “Family” Pumpkins
· 3rd Grade thru 5th Grade Student Pumpkins
· Class/Club Pumpkins
6. Judging will be conducted by students and teachers. One vote for each of the categories.
7. Prizes: Three winners in each category will be announced at the Book Fair Family Night October 27th. Each winner will receive a ribbon and a gift certificate to the fall book fair.
8. After judging, pumpkins may be picked up on Friday, October 28. Pumpkins not picked up will be discarded.
Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Entry Form
October 24 - October 25
All pumpkins and entry forms must be delivered to the PES Media Center on Monday, Oct. 24th or Tuesday, Oct. 25th. This form MUST accompany all pumpkins. All pumpkins must be received by 3:15 on October 25. We cannot accept late entries.
Student/Class/Club Name: ______
Student Homeroom Class: ______
Parent/Teacher Signature: ______
Book Character: ______
Book Title: ______
Author: ______
Category: Please check one
1. K thru 2nd Family Pumpkin _____ *Parents may assist students.
2. 3rd thru 5th _____ *Parents should provide minimal assistance.
3. Class/Club _____ *Students work as a group.