The National Resource Center for Asian Languages (NRCAL) promotes Vietnamese Literacy Development. Nurturing the love for the Vietnamese language in children not only helps intergenerational communications in families, it develops self confidence in children and affirms their cultural identity. Some of the awarded texts will be made available as resource material to the K-12 Vietnamese language programs across the U.S.

This second half-day event is free, and will include on-site writing, snacks and drinks.

• The writing will be completed on-site within 2 hours, 8:30-11:30.

• DEADLINE to register:

January 27, 2019 at midnight.

• PRIZES:

  $150 for first prizes, $100, second prizes, $50, third prizes.

• WHEN:

Check-in begins at 8:00 am on Jan 27, 2019

• LOCATION:

Warner Middle School, 14171 Newland St., Westminster, CA

• AGE GROUPS:

7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18.

• JUDGES: 8
  

From the public and community's language schools, Universities, and relevant community organizations.

• TOPICS: COMMUNITY

1. What makes a community? Những thành tố nào tạo nên cộng đồng?

2. How do people help out in the community? Em giúp cộng đồng bằng cách nào?

3. What does my community celebrate? Cộng đồng của em thường tổ chức ăn mừng cái gì?

4. What professions are there in my community? Trong cộng đồng của em có những nghề chuyên môn gì?

5. What buildings are in my community? What are they made of?
Trong cộng đồng em có những kiến trúc nhà cửa gì? Những kiến trúc đó làm bằng gì?

6. Where do animals live in our community? Trong cộng đồng em, súc vật sống ở đâu?

7. How can you find your way around? Làm sao em biết đường đi nước bước?

8. What do I dream for my community? Em mong ước gì cho cộng đồng của em?

• REGISTER ONLY ONE CHILD per TICKET

If you are a teacher registering students, please enter a PARENT'S EMAIL and phone number. We need it to send forms to sign and information about Check-in and Pick-up at the event.

• BEFORE REGISTERING YOUR CHILD:

Please take a look at the grading criteria, and book examples on our website: www.fullerton.edu/nrcal

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Questions? Email nrcal@fullerton.edu, or call (657) 278-4335

On the day of the event, PLEASE BRING

1) The registration ticket

2) A proof of the child's age or grade

3) The three Release Forms: one for Liability, one for Audio/Visual, one for Copyright. They will be emailed to parents once you register, so please enter a parent's email and double check that email carefully.

4) A little cue card (5 x 3) with a few words the child may need to help with writing.

FAQs

Can past winners participate?

Yes

Is there minimum or maximum age requirements for the event?

Age groups are 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18. Bring school ID or proof of age at the event

What can I write on? how many pages?

Topics, Grading rubrics and Samples of writings are on our website.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Parking is free.

What can I bring into the event?

A pencil or pen if you prefer your own. Paper templates will be provided. You are allowed one cue card (4x3)

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

email nrcal@fullerton.edu, or call (657) 278-4335

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes. We will have a list of registrants and check off participants when they arrive, starting at 8am.

Can I update my registration information?

If you need to cancel, or change age group, email us nrcal@fullerton.edu. We will do it for you.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

No, each participant is specific for an age group, and space is limited, so if you can't go, email us to cancel your ticket and have the interested party register.

Can I co-write in a team of two with another student?

No