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Important Entry Information
Postmark or Drop Off Deadline: April 1, 2015
Mail to or drop off at:
Oregon Humane Society
Education Department
1067 NE Columbia Blvd
Portland, OR 97211
Teachers should include
a class list of all student
entries. Students may also
enter on their own.
All entries become property
of the Oregon Humane
Society and will not be
mailed back. Non-winning
entries can be picked up
after May 26, 2015. All
winners will be notified by
April 17 and will be invited
to the A’Cat’Emy Awards.
The awards ceremony will
be held on Sunday, April 25,
2015 at the Oregon Humane
Society. Each winner’s
immediate family and
teacher are also invited.
Check out our website at
oregonhumane.org/
services/contests.asp
to see the 2014 winning
posters and stories.
Name
Contest
Address
Zip
E-mail
Phone
School
Teacher
Be Kind To Animals
Poster & Story
Please print neatly!
City
The Sixty-Sixth Annual
Grade
Grades 1-8
School Address
City
Zip
School Phone
Teacher E-mail
Oregon Humane Society
1067 NE Columbia Blvd
Portland, OR 97211
Please photocopy this form for each entry and tape to the back of the poster or story to
ensure winner’s notification and invitation to the A’Cat’Emy Awards.
Please do not write directly on posters or stories.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Poster contest
story contest
Poster Themes
Story Themes
Grade 1 Be Kind And Love Your Pet
Grades 1 - 2 I love my pet because... Up to 200 words
Be gentle, kind, and quiet. Never hit, tease, or make your pet feel bad by
chasing, riding, squeezing, or pulling its ears or tail.
Grade 2 All Pets Need Care And Attention Everyday
All pets need care every day. Give your pet food, water, a soft bed, and lots
of love. Each type of pet is different, so make sure you know what they
need to be happy and healthy.
Grades 3 - 4 I know my pet is a part of the family because... Up to 250 words
Grades 5 - 6 My pet is a good friend to me because... Up to 300 words
Grades 7 - 8 My pet has taught me... Up to 350 words
Grade 3 All Dogs And Cats Need An Identification Tag On Their Collar
Collars and tags help your pet find its way home if it escapes or gets lost.
“Cosmo has lots of energy. No, seriously. He is like a
Grade 4 Adopt a Pet And Make It Your Best Friend
An animal shelter is a great place to adopt a new pet. Spend time with your
new friend and treat it with patience, love, and respect.
caffeinated squirrel on Halloween.”
Avery Kyle 2nd place, Woodstock Elementary, 5th/6th grade
Grade 5 Pets Need To Be Members Of The Family
Pets have feelings and need to spend time with their people. Include them
in family activities.
Grade 6 Health And Wellness Is Important For Your Pet
Annual visits to the veterinarian, high quality food, and regular exercise will
help your pet stay healthy and live longer.
Grade 7 Petopia, A Place Where People And Pets Thrive
A Petopia is a community where people make sure that all pets, both
homeless and owned, are safe and loved.
Entry Rules
1 All youth (grades 1-12) in the state of Oregon plus Clark County,
Washington, are eligible to participate.
2 All entries must be written by the student only, with no help from others,
except for spelling or punctuation.
Grade 8 Choose The Right Pet For You
All pets require different levels of commitment, from a lower maintenance
goldfish to the high energy border collie. Research before you adopt.
3
A 4” x 6” photo that ties into the theme is preferred, but not necessary.
4
Snapshots may be taken by the student, family or friends.
5
Entries are preferred typed, but may be handwritten.
A Note To Teachers
This contest:
• Promotes humane treatment and appreciation for animals
3rd place, View Acres Elementary, 4th grade
2nd place, Jiao Ying Art School, 1st grade
Emma Gingrich
Aidan Gao
Entry Rules
1 All youth (grades 1-12) in the state of Oregon plus Clark County,
Washington, are eligible to participate.
• Connects young people to a community outside of the classroom
• Aligns with Oregon Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for the
Arts & Language Arts
• Enriches character education curriculum
2
Poster size 11” X 17”. (Allow 1/2” borders if paper is 12” x 18”.)
3
Endorsed By
All work must be original; no tracing or computer generated art.
John Kitzhaber, Governor of Oregon. Humane Education is a Department of
Education mandate Under Ethics and Morality ORS 336.67.
4
Follow the specific theme for your grade. Stencils or computer fonts may
be used if you choose to print the theme on the poster.
5
Use any medium such as marker, paint, colored pencil or crayon, but
please, no pastels. Neatness and creativity are important.
6
It is okay to submit multiple entries.
oregonhumane.org/services/contests.asp
Prizes
Grand Prize: Laptop
1st Place: $100 Gift Card
3rd Place: $50 Gift Card
Runner Up: Tablet
2nd Place: $75 Gift Card
Honorable Mention: $25 Gift Card
All winners will also receive a special award certificate, ribbon of honor
and an invitation to the A’Cat’Emy Awards.