Essay Opportunity for Students!

Submitted by Kelly Leppard on February 14, 2012 - 4:05pm

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO GET HEALTHY??

In support and cooperation with the Healthy Family FunFest to be held on Sunday, March 4th at the Aqua Turf, Activate Southington, Southington Community YMCA and STEPS are providing an opportunity for local students to share their feelings and ideas on what it means to be healthy.

Students in Grades K-12 are encouraged to share their thoughts on what it means to be healthy.  These are the categories:

  • Kindergarten thru 2nd Grade:  Color a picture of what they think it means to be healthy.
  • Grades 3 thru 5:   Write a paper with a maximum of 100 words of what they think it means to be healthy.
  • Grades 6 thru 8:   Write a paper with a maximum of 500 words of what they think it means to be healthy.
  • Grades 7 thru 12:  Write a paper with a maximum of 1000 words of what they think it means to be healthy.

Recognition: 

  • All participants will get a special certificate from the Planning Committee of the Healthy Family FunFest.
  • All participants will have their drawings/essays on display at the Healthy Family FunFest on March 4th.
  • All participants will have their names entered into a drawing for special prizes, (gift certificates from local merchants in town).

Deadline

  • Please return all drawings and essays to office of your respectful schools by March 1st.  Please include your name, age, grade and school!

Thanks for getting involved!  Being healthy leads to a more active and productive life.

Activate Southington, Southington Community YMCA, & STEPS