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If your entire school cannot compete for the full duration of this schedule, we invite you to register your class for our Play-Along edition instead, where you can participate at your own pace and enter to win weekly prizes! Registration for the Play-Along track will open on December 1.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
All Maine schools with students in grades Pre-K through 8th are eligible to apply (excluding previous gold medal-winning schools).
We ask that you only submit ONE APPLICATION PER SCHOOL, so please communicate with all teachers in your school to identify a lead contact who will be responsible for filling out the application.
Be prepared to answer the following application questions:
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- Lead contact & school info
- You may add up to five additional contacts who should receive communications throughout the Winter Games. This will be strictly for Winter Games communications, and will not subscribe them to our general email list.
- School County
- Grades in your school
- What is your school’s % eligibility for free and reduced lunch
- Number of students enrolled in your school
- Number of teachers at your school
- Why do you want to participate in the 6th annual WinterKids Winter Games? (limited to 250 words)
- What would winning a cash prize do for your school? (limited to 250 words)
- Finally, you’ll need to prepare a brief video introducing us to your school. Please see below for important instructions on what it should include.
YOUR SCHOOL’S ROSTER VIDEO
This video is an important part of your application. Please provide us with a 30-second introduction to your school campus, students, and faculty, and share with us what makes your community special.
KEY ELEMENTS TO INCLUDE:
- Begin the video with a warm welcome and introduction to your school.
- Show a quick tour of the school or campus, focusing on key areas and facilities.
- Highlight students and faculty, showcasing their diversity, activities, and interactions.
- Express enthusiasm and excitement for the 2024 WinterKids Winter Games by giving a shout-out or displaying supportive signs/posters.
TIPS TO PREPARE YOUR VIDEO:
- If using a mobile phone, record and take photos with your phone in HORIZONTAL (wide) format.
- Use video editing software (Canva, iMovie, etc.) to compile and edit your footage.
- Review the edited video to ensure it meets the 30-second time limit and effectively represents your school.
- Confirm that the video includes all necessary elements, including the WinterGames shout-out.
- Save the final video in a compatible format (e.g., MP4)
PLEASE NOTE:
Your video may be featured on the WinterKids website and social media channels. Please ensure all children appearing in your video are approved to do so.
Preference will be given to schools with:
Recent Winter Games News & Updates
MEDIA COVERAGE
Williams-Cone Elementary snags second place in WinterKids Winter Games
WinterKids Winter Games wraps up: Winterport school takes home top prize
WinterKids announces this year’s Winter Games winners
Topsham takes silver in Winterkids Winter Games
WinterKids Winter Games: Leroy H. Smith School wins gold!
WinterKids announces Gold, Silver and Bronze winners in sixth annual WinterKids Winter Games
Williams-Cone Elementary earns second place in WinterKids Winter Games competition
WinterKids teaches nutrition and gets students outside
SPONSORS ARE THE NEXT ROW!
THE 2024 WINTER GAMES ARE MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:
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