THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL OWEN TORRES MANAGER NATALIA POWERS ACTING CHIEF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS 3300 FOREST HILL BLVD, B-102 WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406 PHONE: 561-434-8228 / FAX: 561-434-8651 WWW.PALMBEACHSCHOOLS.ORG/COMMUNITY March 14, 2014 Bulletin #HSP-2004-CSCO/C Contact: Bito David, PX 43820 [email protected] Action By: April 17, 2014 TO: All High School Principals FROM: Natalia Powers, Acting Chief Strategic Communications Officer SUBJECT: 2014 HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH ESSAY CONTEST The month of May has been designated as Haitian Heritage Month by The School District of Palm Beach County. The Haitian Heritage Month Celebration Committee is organizing its yearly essay contest to commemorate the month. Please distribute the attached entry form to teachers and students.    Students in grades 9-12 may participate Deadline is Thursday, April 17, 2014 Theme: From an historical perspective, explain the setbacks that have hindered Haiti’s development and suggest ways to overcome them. A committee comprised of teachers and administrators will judge the essays based on a writing rubric to include content, originality, spelling, and grammar. Essay contest winners will be notified the second week in May and will attend the School Board Meeting on May 13, 2014, to accept the Board Proclamation for Haitian Heritage Month along with their prizes and certificates. The winners will also participate in a panel presentation at one of the Palm Beach County libraries. Three prizes will be awarded:  First Place: 1st Prize Certificate, and $250.00  Second Place: 2nd Prize Certificate, and $150.00  Third Place: 3rd Prize Certificate, and $100.00 EWG:NH:BD:ca Attachment Approved: E. Wayne Gent, Superintendent The School District of Palm Beach County, Florida A Top-Rated District by the Florida Department of Education Since 2005 An Equal Education Opportunity Provider and Employer