Enrichment programs in BVSD are rewarding and positive learning experiences for the students, teachers and parents involved. Our programs are designed to emphasize the learning process as students prepare for regional events. We are committed to keeping students engaged whether or not they progresses to a state or national level. When students do qualify for participation beyond the regional contest, the BVSD will support them with clear communication, targeted support and encouragement from staff.

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The Office of Advanced Academic Services supports individuals and teams who are eligible to compete at the national or international 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 international competition by qualifying at a regional or state level.

Competitions eligible for reimbursement are:
· Academic Decathlon
· DECA/Delta Epsilon Chi
· Destination Imagination
· National History Day

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.

For activities not listed above, funding is not available at current funding levels. In the rare and unanticipated event additional funding comes available for additional programs, any group not listed above is required to secure advance approval for reimbursement. Such approval must be obtained from the BVSD Advanced Academic Services Office prior to applying to the competition or contest.

If you have any questions, contact marlys.lietz@bvsd.org or call 720-561-5149 or Jennifer.Barr@bvsd.org or call 720-561-5087.
Reimbursement Application Form

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Memo Regarding Enrichment Activity Volunteers

Whenever possible, student enrichment activities that are run by volunteers should take place at school sites or other educational facilities, under direct supervision of a BVSD employee, as outlined in BVSD Policy KF-E1, Volunteer Agreement.

When extenuating circumstances require that these activities must occur outside of the school site or other educational facilities (for example, at a volunteer’s home), the activity volunteer must follow the steps below:

Prospective volunteer completes and submits the Enrichment Activity Program Overview (template below) to the school principal.

Once the activity is approved by the principal, the volunteer completes the BVSD Policy KF-E1, Volunteer Agreement, and returns it to the school principal.

School conducts a check of the state sex offender website.

Human Resources will conduct a background check.

When the volunteer is authorized by the school principal, students and parents of participants should be notified of the enrichment activity, including its purpose, location of meetings and expected completion date.

​New - 2012 Dates!

Science Fair
The 2012 Corden Pharma Science Fair (formerly Roche Colorado Science Fair) will be held February 23, 2012 at the Glenn Miller Ballroom on the CU campus. The Awards Ceremony will be held February 25, 2012 at Fiske Auditorium. Go Here for General Information, school allocations and links to additional Science Fair information.

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 newly updated for 2011-2012 Elementary Science Fair Handbook can be found here: Elementary Science Fair Guidelines and the Elementary Teachers' Science Fair Guide can be found here: Science Fair Teachers' Guide.

2011 Literary Magazine K-12

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 February 22, 2012.
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 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.

The following is provided for your information and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Adults are responsible for determing appropriateness of any activity before using with children.

Topic : Math Contests

Math League Grades 4-12

Noetic Math Contests for elementary students

UNC Math Contest High school students
Professor Richard Grassl
Department of Mathematical Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
501 20th Street, Campus Box 122
Greeley,CO 80638-0098

Topic : Science Contests ‎

Science Bowl

Topic : Writing and Language Arts Competitions ‎

Essay Contest for Boulder County's 150th Birthday for middle and high school student. Go to http://www.BoulderCounty150.org for additional information and essay topics.
Deadline September 30,2011

Boulder Valley Spelling Bee
The 2011-2012 Annual Boulder Valley Spelling Bee will be hosted by Impact on Education, the Camera, and Barnes and Noble. The regional Spelling Bee will be Saturday, February 4, 2012, at Monarch High School in Louisville, CO. For more information, please contact BVSD Advanced Academic Services at 721-561-5149.

Scriptapalooza Screenwriting Competition The Scriptapalooza Screenwriting Competition, founded in 1998, exists to nurture talent and create opportunities for individuals wanting to become screenwriters. The competition's focus is on good writing and storytelling. Any genre is welcome, with past entries ranging from comedies, to dramas, to thrillers, to science fiction. The website has further information, including online entry forms and a newsletter. This website also includes some Q&A sections about cautions advised in entering such competitions.

National Novel Writing Month - November Children and adults can participate in this fun activity - writing a novel in a month. Special pages and accomodations are available for children and they may work together, including whole classes.

Topic : Misc. Competitions

Optimist Brain Bowl

Topic : More Competition Lists

Hoagies List of Academic Competitions

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See also the BVSD Literary Magazine information above.

Teen Ink—Teen Ink is a national magazine, book series, and website devoted entirely to teenage writing and art. Its content is derived exclusively from submissions by teens nationwide.

TWAP Journal—This journal is a collection of the work the teens in the Teen Writers and Artists Project, an Illinois-based non-profit organization for writers and artists aged 14 to 18.

Stone Soup—Stone Soup is made up entirely of the creative work of children ages 8 to 13, including stories, poems, book reviews, and artwork. It is published six times a year.

Cobblestone & Cricket—Cobblestone & Cricket has a magazine and book for blossoming young authors of any age.

Contests

The Writing Conference, Inc Contest.
Categories: Poetry, Fiction, Exposition
Fee: Free
Prize: Each of the winners in each school level will receive a plaque commemorating the award. In addition, these winners will have their writing published in The Writers' Slate magazine and will be guests at the evening Celebration of Writing Reception.
Details: Writing submitted must be relevant to the topic selected for each category, so make sure you read about the topics on their website before you send in your writing.

Publishing opportunities and writing contests from the Young Writers Program of NaNoWriMo:

Write Like Crazy blog.
Whether you love to weave stories, write personal essays or create poetry, this is the place to be! You’ll find other writers like you, answers to writing and publishing questions, and great sites to check out.

Writing Resources for Young Writers