We are kicking off our Honoring Our Heroes writing contest for PTA. Please click this link: http://ecccpta.org/honoring-our-heroes/ for more information. Honoring Our Heroes – East Cobb County Council of PTAs ecccpta.org Honoring Our Heroes is a writing program that encourages students to discover, honor, and write about real life heroes, role models displaying generosity, trust ... Please share the following information with your students and parents to get them ready and excited to write about their hero: (feel use as a blurb on your blogs) Honoring Our Heroes is a student writing program designed for you (student) to write about your real-life heroes and role models. The person you write about should display one or more of the following characteristics: generosity, trust, persistence, dedication, leadership, creativity, caring, bravery, imagination, service, gentleness, courage, or compassion. We want you to redefine media-hyped and cartoon heroes such as professional athletes, movie stars, and rock musicians and instead recognize someone who has made a more personal impact on your life such as a family member, doctor, public safety officer, soldier, or teacher. Essay Rules and Guidelines 1. The essay can be handwritten or typed. 2. The essay must be on one single sheet of 8½ x 11-inch paper. (Single or double-sided but no more than one sheet of paper.) 3. Completed entry form must be attached to essay. 4. Student name ONLY should be placed in top right corner of the essay; NO other identifying information should be on the essay. 5. A picture of the hero should be attached if possible. Label the picture on the back with the student’s name. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you would like an entry form or more information, just let me know.