November 19, 2009

The winners of the 2009/2010 No Excuses – Go to School Poster Contest have been announced. The No Excuses – Go to School poster contest showcases student-created art that illustrates rhymes about going to school. Students were invited to create a picture on the entry form that reflected a rhyme. Principals selected the most compelling artwork and forwarded it to the district office. The Superintendent’s Cabinet selected the top 12 posters. The posters will be used for the attendance campaign in district communications and events.

The following students were the winners of the 12 poster themes:

• Woke up late? School won’t wait.
  Olga Kolesnikov, Maeola Beitzel Elementary School
• Bad hair? We want you there.
  Riley Van Vorhis, Helen Carr Castello Elementary School
• Test today? Don’t delay.
  Trista Gayas, Robert J. Fite Elementary School
• Don’t be late. School’s just great!
  Isha Samy, John Reith Elementary School
• Feeling tired? School’s required.
  Allysen Xiong, Carroll Elementary School
• Health and fitness is so cool. Put on your shoes and walk to school.
  Janae Hadden, Anna Kirchgater Elementary School
• Skipping school? That isn’t cool.
  Chanelle Abeyta, Harriet Eddy Middle School
• Don’t whine. Just get to school on time.
  Emily Barnes, Joseph Kerr Middle School
• If you want to pass, go to class.
  Quyen Nguyen, James Rutter Middle School
• Put down the remote. Go to school to promote.
  Samantha Meza, Elk Grove High School
• Intelligence is life’s fuel. Fill up your tank at school!
  Inna Kurudimova & Vicky Ly, Sheldon High School
• School is your passport to success. Go to school. Don’t settle for less.
  Thao Nguyen, Elk Grove High School

The No Excuses – Go to School attendance campaign is centered around the theme of “responsibility” to promote the importance of consistent school attendance. The program is an outreach approach to parents and community members through school newsletter articles, press releases, letters home, posters, flyers and incentive contests.

This year, students at all grade levels can earn monthly prizes donated by community businesses. In addition, elementary school students at all elementary schools have the chance to win new bicycles and helmets and graduating seniors have the opportunity to win $20,000 towards the purchase of a new car through the Elk Grove Auto Mall 2009/2010 Graduating Seniors Attendance Drive.

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