Written Composition Guidelines 

• Students may submit an essay or original poem. 
• All poems can be no more than 100 words.
•  Cover page: 
  • Student’s Name 
  • Grade 
  • Teacher name 
  • Principal Name 
  • Telephone number
  • School Name
• Kindergarten and 1st graders can submit a written response with a picture. 
• 2nd grade through High School Essays typed (double-spaced, 12-point Times font, in black ink) 
• Word Count Expectations 
  • Kindergarten - 1st Grade: 1-2 Sentences 
  • 2nd Grade - 3rd Grade: 1-2 Paragraphs 
  • 3rd Grade - 5th Grade: 3- 5 Paragraphs  
  • Middle School: 5 Paragraphs and 300 words 
  • High School: 5 Paragraphs and 400-500 words  

Grade-Level Writing Prompts

PK-2:  What Makes a Neighbor?
What does it mean to be a good neighbor, and how do neighbors help and empower each other?
3-5:  The Power of “Hello”
What does it mean to be a good neighbor and connect with one’s community?
6-8:  Beloved Community Creators
How can you play a role in assisting those who may be less fortunate or in need?
9-12:  A World House Revealed
How can you contribute to the creation of the Beloved Community?

Art Guidelines                                                              

• 2-dimensional 
  • watercolor, poster paint, acrylic paint, color pencils, pen
  • at least 11” x 17”, but no larger than 20” x 30”
  • Images of collages, color, or black and white photographs are acceptable
  • Front of Art: Must have the signature of the student and the date completed
  • Back of Art: 
    • Student’s Name
    • Grade
    • Telephone number
    • School Name
• 3-dimensional sculpture
  • Attach 
    • Student’s Name
    • Grade
    • Telephone number
    • School Name
    • Description or explanation of Artwork 
      • typed and double-spaced
      • Black ink
      • 12-point Times font
• Still images (photographs)  

Thematic Focus

Caring
Kindness
World House    
Beloved Community                            

Visual Art

Two Dimensional
Three Dimensional
Photographs