Roche Colorado Regional Science Fair
CSEF Colorado Science and Engineering Fair
INTEL International Science Fair
BVSD does not sponsor a district level science fair for elementary students. Elementary schools may hold a science fair at their school in accordance with district guidelines. The Elementary Science Fair Handbook can be found here: Elementary Science Fair Guidelines
Destination Imagination
will be held on TBD at Monarch High School (state event TBA) Note: DI is no longer affiliated with the University of Denver.
Destination ImagiNation
Colorado Destination ImagiNation
2007-08 Desitnation ImagiNation Newsletter
2007-08 DI Membership Application
DI Boulder Valley Regional Membership Registration Form
2008 DI T-Shirt Contest
History Day
will be held on May 7, 2009 at Front Range Community College. The 2009 theme is The Individual in History. National History Day. Jackie Webb, coordinator, jackie.webb@netscape.com or PH: 303-378-2006.
Literary Magazine
2009 Literary Magazine K-12
Art and writing submissions are due April 15, 2009. The TAG office is again sponsoring the annual literary magazine to showcase exceptional student works. Please copy and share this information with students, teachers and parents.
HOW:
All submissions should be sent to Becky Whittenburg, BVSD TAG office, Education Center, 6500 E. Arapahoe Rd., Boulder, CO 80303, through school mail, or e-mailed to becky.whittenburg@bvsd.org.
Submissions must be typed. Please proofread and make sure submissions are in final publishing form.
Students must include name, grade, school.
A selection panel will chose works to be included in the magazines.
All writing and art submissions must be received by April 15, 2008.
Please do not submit packets of class projects or assignments. Each piece should be of exceptional quality and of individual merit. Please remember that these will not be large publications. We say this not to discourage submissions, but to insure that we receive the most appropriate submissions.
All submitted pieces will be returned before the end of the school year.
WHAT:
The BVSD Literary Magazine cannot be held responsible for the illegal use of a copyrighted materials. Plagiarism is, however, illegal and appropriate measures may be taken if plagiarized works are submitted. All submissions must be completely original .
Quality of writing is the number one priority.
A wide variety of literary works will be considered including poetry, short stories, essays, position papers and dramatic dialogue.
Foreign language submissions are encouraged. They must be accompanied by English translation. (Second language students may have all the help they need doing the translations.)
There is a 750 word maximum, but smaller pieces may have a greater chance of being included.
Black and white drawings, black and white photos and small, black and white graphics are also requested.
Works may not have been commercially published elsewhere.
District policy IGDB, Student Publications, will guide decisions regarding the inclusion of a submission in the event there is a question of its appropriateness.
BENEFITS:
The authors of four "Readers' Choice" selections (one each from K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12) and the two students whose black and white illustrations or photos are selected for the two covers will each receive an award of a $50 savings bond.
Students whose work is selected for inclusion will receive a copy of the publication.
Authors and artists retain all rights to their work.
The literary magazines will be copyrighted. Further duplication shall require permission of the individual contributor.
Each student whose work is selected and each BVSD school library will receive a copy of the publication. Assorted school constituents will receive copies. A limited number of additional copies will be made available for purchase.
Any questions or concern should be addressed to Becky Whittenburg at 303-447-5067 or by e-mail to becky.whittenburg@bvsd.org.
Enrichment Competitions Reimbursement
The Office of Advanced Academic Services supports individuals and teams who are eligible to compete at the national or world competition level of those contests held and sponsored by BVSD at the district level as well as other qualifying academic or educational competitions. A team must become eligible for a national or world competition by qualifying at a regional or state level.
There is a maximum total reimbursement of $2500 for any team attending one of these competitions. Included in that amount is a cap of $1000 per team for competition registration and up to $200 per student or BVSD staff chaperone for airfare and lodging reimbursement. Please refer to the attached Reimbursement Application for National Academic or Educational Competitions for more information. Please fill out the form to receive reimbursement. If you have any questions, contact Jennifer.Barr@bvsd.org or call 303-447-5087.
Reimbursement Application Form