STUDENT EVENTS mcoe.org/studentevents 2022-23
01 Seal of Biliteracy Spelling Bee* Academic Decathlon* Poetry Out Loud* Mock Trial* Writing Festival STEM Fair* National History Day* Academic Pentathlon Speech Festival Merced Symphony Children's Concert Dinner with a Scientist UC Merced Opera for Children Father of the Year Updates & Responsibilities Information & Opportunities Sponsors Table of Contents 02 02 03 04 04 04 05 06 07 08 08 09 09 09 10 11 12 *State program Winning students or projects eligible to attend state competition. Student Events
Students in grades 11 12 will participa interviews to demonstrate (reading, w speaking) that they are proficient in E other language. A Seal is affixed to the graduation to show that they have be proficient. CDE also provides a State S or districts can apply for the State Sea County Seal. The insignia form reques completed in April. Online Application: 5/1/22 9/2/22 School Verifications Due: 9/19/22 Target Essay Writing: 9/23/22 Essay Scoring: 10/5/22 Interviews: 10/27/22 Results: 11/7/22 Awards: 4/25/23 @ GVHS 11 12 Sept. / Oct. / Nov. Grades: Date: Merced County Seal of Biliteracy $250/$200 per district 02 Students in grades 4 8 face off in a public, written spelling competition Schools hold their own spelling bees and select students to attend the county wide championship The county champions (2 per bee) have the opportunity to go on to the CA State Spelling Bee. Elem 4 6, Jr 7 8 December MCOE Downtown Center May 13, 2023 bit.ly/CAstatebee Grades: Date: Location: State: Merced County Spelling Bee$25/student 2022 23 Merced County Student Events C O N T E N T S C A L E N D A R F A L L S P R I N G U P D A T E S O T H E R I N F O W I N T E R
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Academic Decathlon is a countywide student event for grades 9 through 12. It is part of the United States Academic Decathlon competition. Schools field teams of up to nine members divided into Honors, Scholastic and Varsity divisions based on student GPA. Students compete in a series of 10 academic tests and demonstrations, including art, economics, a written essay, an interview, language and literature, math, music, social science, science, speech and a Super Quiz. Awards are presented to teams and individuals. The winning team will advance to the CA Academic Decathlon. The Merced County Academic Decathlon is a non profit organization. Three students from each team (highest scoring by division) will earn the Robert Wayne Scholarship provided by the Merced County Academic Decathlon and Merced Schools Employee Federal Credit Union. State Scrimmage: 12/6 10/22 (Online/Optional)
MCAD Scrimmage: 12/3/22 (Online/Optional) Online Essay: 12/8/22 Online Objective Testing: 1/2423 Speech/Interview/SQ/Awards: 2/4/23 2022 2023 Theme: The American Revolution and the New Nation 9 12 December 2022 February 2023 March 11 March 26, 2023 academicdecathlon.org Grades: Date: State: Merced County Academic Decathlon$750/team
Poetry Out Loud inspires high school students to discover and appreciate poetry through a combination of memorization, performance, and competition. Students master public speaking skills, build self confidence, and improve English fluency and comprehension.
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Contact: nchandler@mcoe.org 9 12 January 28, 2023 Merced Arts Center March 2023 capoetryoutloud.org Grades: Date: Location: State:
Preschool 12 Entries Due: March 3, 2023 Judging: March 13 17, 2023 Awards: May 8 12, 2023 Grades: Date: Merced County Writing Festival $50/school 2022 23 Out Loud
High school students learn about the content and processes of the law during the Mock Trial competition Through role playing, studying a case, and preparing strategies and arguments for trial, students increase skills in public speaking, analytic ability, and team cooperation. Local attorneys serve as judges and advisors. Winners advance to the State Mock Trial Finals. The statewide case is provided by the Constitutional Rights Foundation. 04 9 12 February 15 16, 2023
MCOE Downtown Center March 2023 bit.ly/CAMockTrial Grades: Date: Location: State: Merced County Mock Trial$550/Team No Cost
Created by local teachers, the writing festival celebrates student writing in poetry and prose. At the beginning of the school year, teachers are given a handbook that lists over 40 different categories. Students are taught the different types of writing and encouraged to participate in the Merced County Writing Festival Awards are given to students by grade and category and a gold medal for the top two entries is awarded in each grade Each year more than 3000 entries are received and nearly 1000 awards are given. All Gold, 1st Place, 2nd Place and 3rd Place entries are displayed in May.
The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Fair allows students, families and community members to participate in a variety of STEM related activities Students in grades 5 12 may participate in the Science and Engineering Fair portion of the event The top winners in this competition (grades 6 12) qualify for the California Science and Engineering Fair. Featured speakers, informational booths and hands on activities will be available throughout the day. This event is hosted in partnership with UC Merced Research Week. 05 5 12 March 8, 2023 UC Merced April 2023 csef.usc.edu Grades: Date: Location: State: Merced County STEM Fair $50/entry 2022 23 Merced County Student Events C O N T E N T S C A L E N D A R F A L L S P R I N G U P D A T E S O T H E R I N F O W I N T E R
MCOE Downtown Center April 14 16, 2023 nhdca.org Grades: Date: Location: State: 06 $50/student Categories: Poster (4 5 Only), Exhibit, Performance, Documentary, Paper, Podcast, or Website. Websites Close: 2/17/2023 Documentaries, Podcasts and Papers Due: 2/17/2023 2022 23 Theme: Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas 2022 23 Merced County Student Events C O N T E N T S C A L E N D A R F A L L S P R I N G U P D A T E S O T H E R I N F O W I N T E R Merced County History Day
The event is an exciting, history based competition. Teams (up to 5) or individuals in grades 4 through 12 learn about issues, ideas, people and events in history and then illustrate what they have learned with creative and original productions in their chosen display category National History Day is coordinated with the National and California State History Days. Each year, a broad theme is selected at the national level to encompass local, state, American and world history entries. The theme gives a central focus to the work of all participants. Quality of research and understanding to the theme will be judged. The top competitors from each event, division and county advance to National History Day California giving nearly 80 projects the opportunity to compete at the state level. 9-11, 2023
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Academic Pentathlon is a countywide student event for grades 6 through 8. It is part of the United States Academic Pentathlon competition. All study guides and necessary materials are provided with team fees. Schools field teams of up to 12 members per grade divided into Honors, Scholastic, and Varsity divisions based on student GPA Students compete in a series of 5 academic tests and demonstrations, including fine art, literature, math, science, social science and a Super Quiz. Awards are presented to teams and individuals. 2022-23 Theme: The American Revolution and the New Nation 4 12 Online Testing: April 18, 2023 Super Quiz/Awards: April 29, 2023 Merced Theatre Grades: Date: Location: Merced County Academic Pentathlon 07 $400/team + optional tests 2022 23 Merced County Student Events C O N T E N T S C A L E N D A R F A L L S P R I N G U P D A T E S O T H E R I N F O W I N T E R
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The Merced County Speech Festival is for students in grades 4 through 8. The Elementary level is for students grades 4 and 5. The Middle School level is for grades 6 through 8. The Speech Festival is part of a county program that starts at the school level to allow students to advance to the county level. Each school can send 3 students per grade to represent their site. Speeches must be the original work of the student each year and must follow from categories of Persuasive, Tall Tale, Legend or Fable but can be about any topic 4 8 March 27 31, 2023 Awards: April 20, 2023
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MCOE Downtown Center Grades: Date: Location: Merced County Speech Festival
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The Merced Symphony Association presents an annual concert for 4th grade students 3rd and 5th grade students may also attend. This is a concert performed by musicians with a wide variety of instruments represented. This is an interactive experience designed to introduce students to the world of music and also teach concert etiquette, history, etc. Curriculum packets are distributed to participating schools in advance for lesson planning. Concerts are held in Merced and Los Banos to more than 3000 students each year. In 2022, concerts were expanded into Dos Palos. 5 (4th recommended) 8 & 9 Merced/March 10 Los Banos AM/Dos Palos PM Theatre/Pacheco HS/Dos Palos HS Grades: Date: Location: Merced Symphony Association Concert $3/seat
Children's
Dinner with a Scientist gives middle school students the opportunity to meet with local scientists from a variety of fields. Students mingle in a dinner setting to watch presentations and ask questions of scientists giving them ideas of possible future education paths and careers. 6 8 April 27, 2023
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The Merced County Father of the Year Essay Contest is designed to showcase the Father and Father Figures of Merced County in an essay written by their child TK 12 Essays Due: March 31, 2023 Awards: June 14, 2023 MCOE Downtown Center Grades: Date: Location: Father of the Year
No Cost
The UC Merced English and Arts Department produces an Opera annually for students in preschool through 3rd Grade The story set to well known music always has a lesson intertwined in the fun. The UC provides classroom curriculum to introduce students to the world of Opera that they can tie in to their visit to campus. 09
MCOE Downtown Center Grades: Date: Location: Dinner with a Scientist$35/person
Preschool 3 May 16 19, 2023 UC Merced Grades: Date: Location: UC Merced Opera for Children No Cost 2022 23
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While restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic required changes to many of the student events, some new options were found and the Event Team is excited to transition back to in person. Many lessons were learned while virtual and some programs might keep some of the new formatting and take on a hybrid approach. MCOE will continue to follow all local health regulations when planning and considering in person events. The information in this booklet was finalized September 2, 2022. Dates and/or locations are subject to change and will be posted at mcoe org/StudentEvents Updates
Avoid unnecessary noise during a presentation. Turn off all cell phones when in a competition room. Ask permission of competitors before taking photos or videotaping them. Student Events Etiquette
District/School Responsibilities
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Complete Intent, Registration Forms and other required paperwork on time. Provide volunteers to help with various aspects of the event. Furnish judges for the event. Provide a liaison with an e-mail address, who will act as event point person and share all correspondence with students, families and other teachers or staff at your site/district.
Event specific information is mailed to district superintendents and site principals. If your school or district decides to participate in student events, you may be asked to:
Students should have FUN when competing. Teachers, parents, and students should demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times. Teacher may not prompt or coach students when competing virtually or in person. Things may not always go the way you and your student/child hope or expect, but make the best of the situation Please remember that your student/child takes behavior cues from you Talk to your student(s) about disappointment and set an example of how to be gracious in disappointing situations. Judging is a subjective process and judges’ decisions are final. Judges volunteer their time to make student events possible. Please do not express concerns or complaints to the volunteer judges. If you have a complaint, please find or email the event coordinator to express your concerns. We are guests at our event venues. Please be courteous and respect the property of others. Do not enter or leave a room during a presentation. Virtual competitions will be participants only.
Questions or Sponsorship Info? Volunteer Opportunities
For more information, visit: mcoe.org/StudentEvents
MCOE Student Events require a great deal of support from administrators, educators, parents, and community members. Volunteers are crucial to the success of these events as they serve various roles, such as judges, scorers, and monitors. To donate your time or talent, visit mcoe.org/StudentEvents or send an email to sarancibia@mcoe.org.
We love to showcase our events and students To do this, we may submit press releases to local media (such as newspapers, television, and online news sites) that includes student names, work, photographs, and video/voice recordings In addition, we may choose to publish and/or display this information on the MCOE's website(s) and various social media channels. While the intent of this practice is to be informative and celebratory, we recognize that concerns may arise regarding a student's right to privacy. If you would like to opt out of any such releases, please complete the Media Release Non Consent Form. It is available in English or Spanish at https://bit.ly/MCOEoptout, or by contacting the office.
Building a broad base of participation and involvement that mirrors the diversity of our county's communities and geographies. Hosting fair, accessible and inclusive contests and seeking to remove barriers to participation. Celebrating and validating the cultures and experiences of our students.
MCOE Events encourages the participation of all Merced County students, regardless of race, religion, physical or mental abilities, economic status, gender, sexual orientation or other identities. MCOE strives to meet the needs of all students by: 11
In order to keep costs low for schools and districts, we partner with many generous sponsors either through MCOE or through one of our non profit partners, The Merced County Education Foundation (MCEF) or The Merced County Academic Decathlon (MCAD). If you or your company are interested in supporting student events, please contact us. Thank you to the many sponsors listed in this book or on the donor lists for MCEF and MCAD.
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Sponsorships and In-Kind Donations
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. Contact Stacie Arancibia Events and Community Engagement Merced County Office of Education (209) 381 5910 or events@mcoe.org
Diversity and Inclusion
Hector & Kathleen Garibay Great Spaces Image Masters Woody & Ellie Jorritsma Mark & Kim McAuley ~ Merced Union High School District ~ Phoenix Creative Collective Nathan Quevedo ~ Nancy Silva ~ Transcounty Title Company ~ Russell & Carolyn Vara Westside Community Foundation Bronze - $250 - $499 Michele Arancibia Robert & Michelle Bassett Lisa Benson Keith Chastain Paul Creighton CTA Merced/Mariposa Teachers Uniserv Delta Farms Trucking, Inc. DLP Real Estate Fluetsch & Busby Insurance Frances Gallegos Lori Gatusso Edgardo Gomez David & Tracy Gravano Assemblymember Adam Gray Robert Hypes Marie Janz Irma Janzen Stanley Mollart Antonio Ortiz Paul & Heidi Raggio/Merced Fruit Barn Shavon Roach ~ Rebecca Rodriguez ~ Janice Rogge ~ Martha Santos Velasquez Smart & Final Charitable Foundation ~ Sandra Stevens ~ Tomi White ~ Holly Zacharias 12
Thank you to the Merced County Education Foundation sponsors! Sponsors Creating Experiences Outside theDonateClassroom!online at bit.ly/donate2mcef
Los Banos Rotary Club ~ John Magneson ~ Barry & Jeanne McAuley ~ PG&E Foundation
Big Creek Lumber Don & Kenra Bragonier Mike & Paulina Cuchna Raul Diaz
Lee and Ann Andersen ~ Community Foundation of Merced County ~ Create CA Jim and Carlene Cunningham ~ Steve and Victoria Gomes ~ Robert Haden & Betty Dawson
Thiara Family Orchards ~ Sam & Dena Traina ~ Christiane Traub ~ Osvaldo Verduzco
Educational Employees Credit Union ~ Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc.
Diamond - $10,000 - $19,999
Los Banos Unified School District ~ Merced School Employees Federal Credit Union Platinum - $2,500 - $9,999
Republic Services ~ Rotary Club of Merced ~ SKW & Associates ~ The Stewart Family Steve & Becky Tietjen ~ Nanette Waggoner Gold - $1,000 - $2,499 Eric & Susan Conley/Gregg Alan Files Foundation Michele & Frank Fagundes
Superintendent’s Circle - $20,000+ Rob & Andrea Baptie ~ Tinetti Realty Group
Fieldman Rolapp ~ Loren Gonella ~ Tim Griffith Foundation ~ Fred Honoré Merced Irrigation District ~ May Moua ~ Merco Credit Union ~ Peck Planning & Development Janet Riley ~ Robbins, Browning, Godwin & Marchini ~ Shane Smith & Katrina Hoyer
James & Janell White ~ Roger and Chi Chi Wood ~ Nancy and Don Young Bergman
Silver - $500 - $999
I.O.O.F. Steve Teranishi, CFP Dr. Susan Walsh Silver ($50
A very special “Thank You” is extended to the following contributors who supported us during the 2021 and 2022 Decathlon Seasons. Without these generous donations, the Merced County Decathlon would not be possible. #413 -
$99) In Memory of Ann Bettis Ebony Socialites Jean Okuye Merced County Academic Decathlon Donate via mail payable to: MCAD, 632 W. 13th Street, Merced, CA 95341 2021-22 Sponsors
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Robert Wayne Scholarship Sponsor Merced School Employees Federal Credit Union Sponsor Partners ($1000+) Educational Employees Credit Union Merced County Office of Education Merco Credit Union Torch Bearers ($500 $999) Hattie Givens Testamentary Trust Tinetti Realty Group Castle Atwater Kiwanis Club Platinum ($250 - $499) Atwater Winton Lions Club Community Foundation of Merced County Fluetsch & Busby Insurance Haden Law Office Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. J.P. Ranches Merced Rotary Club Foundation San Joaquin Glass of Merced, Inc Stephen & Sharon Wainwright Gold ($100 - $249)
Lee & Ann Andersen Michele Arancibia Mark & Tammy Colbert Robert & Peggy Faretta Grandma's Antiques Steve & Victoria Gomes Hilmar Cheese Company Ingraham Trophies JDV by Hyatt Jerald & Jolynne O'Banion Romero Lodge
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