Cindy Downes

May. 28, 2008 - Subway Issue

Thanks to a comment from "Sweetie" on my now-deleted, negative blog entry about this topic, I have decided that this is not an issue that I, as a follower of Jesus, want to focus on. Criticism of Subway will not show the love of God to those who do not understand our stand on Christianity nor on homeschooling. It will only bring more resentment.

As a homeschooler, I have chosen to not avail myself of many things and this contest is one consequence. So be it.

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May. 1, 2006 - The National Young Game Inventors Contest

The National Young Game Inventors Contest is a contest designed for kids ages 5-12 in which they design a board game (with all its pieces, rules, and a board) and earn the chance to win prizes (a trip, a $10,000 savings bond, a game library, and more!). In addition, the winning game may be produced by University Games for our lineup in 2007.

Entries due by September 1, 2006. For more info or to enter: http://www.universitygames.com/NYGIC/NYGIC2006ContestInfo.html

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Apr. 29, 2006 - Art Challenge Stained Glass Design Competition

You are invited to join the "call for artists" for the annual worldwide Art Challenge Stained Glass Design Competition. People of all ages are encouraged to doodle, draw and paint, telling their heartfelt story on an 11x17" piece of paper. The theme for the contest is "My World". Cash prizes plus an exhibit of all winners' drawings will be available for display at various venues, on the Art Challenge sculpture at Tulsa's River Parks in Oklahoma and on the Art Challenge website.

Entries due by December 31, but if you enter before June 1, you will receive a free Art Power CD that will help you with the contest. For more info: http://www.artchallenge.org/contest.html

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Mar. 28, 2006 - Photo Contest-Students ages 9-19

The Home School Legal Defense Association welcomes homeschoolers to submit their photographs for our annual photography contest. The purpose of our contest is to encourage excellence among homeschooled students as they explore photography both as an art form and a means of documenting the world around them.

Theme: Category 1: "Change", Category 2: "Light"

Who: Category 1: Homeschooled* students who are at least 9 but will not be 14 as of October 1, 2006., Category 2: Homeschooled* students who are at least 14 but will not be 19 as of October 1, 2006.

For rules, entry information and prize information, check the HSLDA website at:
http://www.hslda.org/contests/Photo/default.asp. Entries must be received by June 1, 2006.

Contact Information: Photo Contest Coordinator, Email: whitneyp@hslda.org. Phone: (540) 338-8657

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Feb. 28, 2006 - HSLDA Poetry Contest

Announcing HSLDA's 2006 Poetry Contest for Homeschoolers. Home School Legal Defense Association is very excited to be holding our second annual poetry contest. Along with the art and essay contests, the poetry contest offers an opportunity to reward excellence. Although poetry, and especially poetic form, can seem intimidating, we encourage you to try it. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=2869

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Feb. 27, 2006 - Save Our History - Win cash prizes!

The History Channel wishes to honor teachers and students across the country who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to local history through their preservation or history education efforts. Tell us about your creative lesson plans, activities and/or projects and you could win up to $5,000 in Cash Prizes!

A total of 25 teachers and 25 students will win cash prizes in the National Honors! One teacher and one student will be named "Teacher of the Year" and "Student of the Year" and will be flown for an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. and recognized at the annual Save Our History National Honors Event in May 2006.

Submissions are due by April 7, 2006 so download details now! This is OPEN TO HOMESCHOOLERS! For more info: http://www.saveourhistory.com/awards/get_involved.html

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Feb. 18, 2006 - Oklahoma Wildlife Writing Competition

Eligibility: Students ages 11-17 currently enrolled in any Oklahoma School and home school students are eligible for participation. Applicants must have successfully completed an Oklahoma Hunter Education course by the entry deadline (call (405) 521-4650 for information about courses in your local area).

Prizes:

- In the 11-14 age category: One boy and one girl will receive a scholarship for the Apprentice Hunter Program during the summer of 2007 at the YO Ranch, Mountain Home, TX.

- In the 15-17 age category: One boy and one girl will go on a guided antelope hunt in New Mexico.

Deadline for Entry: Announced in September. See website for more information: http://www.wildlifedepartment.com/writingcomp.htm

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Dec. 19, 2005 - Grannie Annie Writing Contest

The first-ever international Writing Contest for One-of-a-Kind Kids: The Grannie Annie — A Family Story Celebration. Who are the story keepers in your family? Just ask them! They’ll tell you stories about “the old days” that are so amazing you’ll want to write them down. Ask about your grandparents and great-grandparents. Ask about their daily lives, their adventures, their joys, and their sorrows. Take notes!

You are invited to follow The Grannie Annie Guidelines and enter a one-of-a-kind story from a past generation of your family. Your story can be humorous, tragic, or inspirational. It can be a story of courage, adventure, or anything you find interesting about your family’s past. For more info and to enter: http://www.booksfromtheheart.com/grannieannie/

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Dec. 6, 2005 - The Grannie Annie Writing Contest

From the Company Porch Web blog: Portico Books and Thumbprint Press, publishers of books for children, are pleased to announce the first-ever international Writing Contest for One-of-a-Kind Kids. This year’s contest is The Grannie Annie -- A Family Story Celebration. Students in grades 4-8 will interview family members and write a 250- to 500-word story from their family’s history. At least ten stories will be selected for publication in Grannie Annie, Vol. I, a paperback book. For full contest details, see http://www.TheGrannieAnnie.org.

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Dec. 6, 2005 - Homeschooler Wins Science Competition

A 16-year-old, homeschooled California boy (Michael Viscardi, San Diego) won $100,000 college scholarship for winning the Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science and Technology. He won for his innovative approach to an old math problem that could help in the design of airplane wings. For the full story: http://edition.cnn.com/2005/EDUCATION/12/05/science.competition.ap/

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Dec. 4, 2005 - River of Words Contest

Each year, in affiliation with The Library of Congress Center for the Book, River of Words conducts a free international poetry and art contest for youth on the theme of watersheds. The contest is designed to help youth explore the natural and cultural history of the place they live, and to express, through poetry and art, what they discover. The contest is open to any child in the world, from 5-19 years of age. Older students must have not yet completed high school. There is no charge to enter. For more info and entry form: http://riverofwords.org/contest/index.html. Deadline is February 15.

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Dec. 1, 2005 - Veggie Tales Art Contest

The new CD “The Incredible Singing Christmas Tree” has just been released - In celebration they want to make sure you have a Very Veggie Christmas by giving you the chance to win a jumbo stocking stuffed with 14 various titles from the Veggie Tales catalog.

Entering the contest is easy as pie! Color or paint the coloring page and remember --- be as creative as you want to be! Or draw your own VeggieTales® picture! Send a photograph or scan of the competed picture, along with your name, age, email address and country of residence to KinderArt at veggietales@kinderart.com

Open only to legal residents of the United States (including the District of Columbia) and Canada (other than Quebec), who are 4 to 14 years of age at the time of entry. Deadline is December 16th. For more info: http://www.kinderart.com/contests/veggietales.shtml

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Nov. 16, 2005 - Coloring Contest for KIds

JUNIOR’S COLORING CONTEST for kids 12 and under and win $1000. This is sponsored by Dave Ramsey, the Christian Financial Counselor. The coloring sheet, first name, and age of each of the ten (10) semifinalists will be posted on kids.daveramsey.com. Ten (10) prizes will be awarded as follows: Five (5) Grand Prizes: each winner will receive a check for one thousand dollars ($1,000), a letter from Dave Ramsey, and a Chick-fil-A® "Eat Mor Chikin®" 3 ft. Plush Cow. Five (5) Runner Up Prizes: each winner will receive a Chick-fil-A® "Eat Mor Chikin®" 3 ft. Plush Cow.

HOW TO ENTER: Visit kids.daveramsey.com and follow the on-screen entry instructions. The Official Entry Form includes two pages (1 coloring sheet and 1 scantron form); both pages must be submitted. Participant’s parent or legal guardian must complete the Contact Information and Consent portion of the Official Entry Form. Parental or legal guardian consent is required for entry. Failure to comply with this or any other official rule will result in disqualification. Entry must be mailed.

This year's contest is finished, but check it out for next year.

Rules: http://kids.daveramsey.com/?event=displayContent&intContentId=3746

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Nov. 15, 2005 - Odyssey of the Mind

Odyssey of the Mind is a competitive program, but it’s nothing like your typical sporting event. The competitive element encourages kids to be the best that they can be, but it’s a friendly competition. Kids learn from and even cheer on their competitors. Odyssey of the Mind is not a college bowl or a competition about knowledge. It’s all about creativity, an often overlooked element in the growth and development of many students. Kids are rewarded more for how they apply their knowledge, skills and talents, and not for coming up with the right answer. In fact, in Odyssey of the Mind problems, there isn’t one right answer. Ever.

Schools or community groups purchase a membership and form teams of up to seven students. Each team chooses one of five competitive problems to solve. The problems appeal to a wide range of interests; some are technical in nature, while others are artistic or performance-oriented. Under the guidance of an adult coach, teams work on their solutions throughout the school year and, if they choose, present them in organized competitions in the spring. The “friendly” competitive aspect encourages students to be the best that they can be

For more info on how your child can get involved: http://odysseyofthemind.org/learn_more.php

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Nov. 1, 2005 - Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honor young people in middle level and high school grades for outstanding volunteer service to their communities. Created in 1995 by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the awards constitute the United States' largest youth recognition program based solely on volunteering. Over the past ten years, the program has honored more than 60,000 young volunteers at the local, state and national level. This is open to homeschooled students. For more info: http://www.prudential.com . Click on About Prudential, then Community Involvement.

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