Participate in the 2010 Kids Philosophy
Slam!
The Topic for 2010
Is the Pen Mightier than the Sword?
Postmark Deadline for Entries: Extended to February 12,
2010.
Mail submissions to:
Kids Philosophy
Slam P.O. Box 406, Lanesboro, MN 55949.
To Register: Teachers
may register when entries are submitted. To register, please include
the following information on an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper: complete
school name, street address and phone number, name of contact
person, e-mail address and phone number. There is a $25 registration
fee for schools to participate. Along with your school contact
information please include the registration fee of $25 made out
to KPS. Mail registration information along with submissions to:
Kids Philosophy Slam P.O. Box 406, Lanesboro, MN 55949. Home
school entries are encouraged. Follow entry guidelines for schools
though the registration fee is $2 per homeschool.
Teachers-if you would like to be on our mailing list, or
if you have questions, please e-mail us at entries@philosophyslam.org
and include your name and school mailing address and phone number.
Schools & Teachers Submitting Entries:
All Kids Philosophy Slam entries must be clearly
labeled with student name, age, grade, teacher, school, school
address, phone number and teacher email address. For essays,
put this information on the TOP FRONT
of you essay. For artwork, please
put this information on the BACK
of the artwork only. Mail registration info and submissions to:
Kids Philosophy Slam P.O. Box 406, Lanesboro, MN 55949. On a separate
sheet of paper, please include school contact information, the
total number of entries submitted from your school and the total
number of entries from each grade level. **Please
enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope to acknowledge receipt
of your entries by the Kids Philosophy Slam.
Entering the Kids Philosophy Slam is easy! Since everyone has
experiences in life, the Kids Philosophy Slam asks kids to write,
create poetry, music or create artwork about their personal experiences
regarding a philosophical question posed each year. Any student
from Kindergarten through 12th grade can enter, including special
education students, there is a $25 entry fee for schools and a
$2 entry fee for home school students per household.
Please tell other teachers and schools about the Slam or volunteer
to help spread the word, and don't forget to tell us how you heard
about the Kids Philosophy Slam.
The postmark deadline for entries is February 5, 2010.
Please read all rules
before submitting your entry.
