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SEF Launches Sequim businesses are invited to help support SEF's Grant Program with a donation to the "SEF Business Partner '08" project. Contributors receive the decal pictured above to display at their place of business, special updates on SEF Grants, and their names published in the SEF Newsletter (circulation 4,897). SEF Grant Program awards go to teachers, and schools to supplement the regular public school curriculum with stimulating extra-curricular learning opportunities, and to Sequim students to help with special needs.
SEF Business Partner '08 flyer, page 1 SEF Business Partner '08 flyer, page 2
First Annual Watch for details!
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Film Festival Click here to get your 2008 Entry Forms! Scope The scope of the Student Film Festival Competition is to showcase work of public school students for nonprofit educational purposes. Student entries will be expressed in video format. Videos shall be judged on the basis of creativity, academic and educational value, and demonstrated technical ability in video production. Eligibility Students enrolled in 6th through 12th grade classes in Sequim Public School District No. 323 are eligible to enter. Entries Due APRIL 8, 2008 Completed videos and Entry & Release Forms must be received at the Sequim School District Office by close of business (4:30 PM) on Tuesday April 8, 2008. Public Screening 7:00 PM, Friday, April 18, 2008 at the Sequim High School Performing Arts Center Categories • Dramatic/Narrative/Comedy - includes short films, music videos, etc. • Documentary - includes mini docs, news packages, historical, instructional, etc. • Commercials/Promos - includes commercials, promos, sports highlights, yearbooks, etc. Submission Guidelines 1. Five (5) minutes maximum length, including credits. 2. CD or DVD must play in Windows Media Player. 3. English language or English subtitles. 4. Produced since June of 2007. 5. No profanity or nudity. No portrayals of alcohol, smoking, or drugs except as an anti-campaign issue. No swearing or offensive language. Minimal violence. 6. Video Production Teams may include one or more eligible student members. Adult assistance is allowed, however paid assistance will disqualify an entry. 7. Students shall obtain copyright owner's permission for any and all copyrighted material used. Judging Videos winning 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place will be determined by an independent panel of judges appointed by Sequim Education Foundation (SEF). The video winning the "Elkie" Award will be decided by SEF on the basis of audience response, and presented to the winning Video Production Team's school. Click here to get Video Evaluation Rubric! Awards Only Video Production Team members are eligible to win awards and prizes. In the event a winning team has more than three Video Production Team members, the total scholarship funds and cash prizes allocated to their award level shall be divided equally among all team members. • 1st Place - $3,000 in Scholarships & $150 in cash to be divided equally among winning Video Production Team members; however, no one team member shall receive more than a $1,000 scholarship and $50 cash prize. • 2nd Place - $2,250 in Scholarships and $75 in cash to be divided equally among winning Video Production Team members; however, no one team member shall receive more than a $750 scholarship and $25 cash prize. • 3rd Place - $1,500 in Scholarships and $30 in cash to be divided equally among winning Video Production Team members; however, no one team member shall receive more than a $500 scholarship and $10 cash prize. Entries Due April 8, 2008 Completed videos and Entry & Release Forms must be received at the Sequim School District Office by close of business (4:30 PM) on Tuesday April 8, 2008.
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Discover how you can establish an annual teacher grant or student scholarship award in your family or business name, or in memory of a loved one. CLICK HERE | ||||||||||||||||
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Your Contributions to SEF Your donations to the Sequim Education Foundation (SEF) are used to fund scholarships for students, and grants to teachers for innovative projects for students. The benefits are powerful. SEF projects and competitions inspire intellectual curiosity, spark interest in learning, and make education a memorable growing experience. | ||||||||||||||||
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TEACHER GRANT PROJECT SEF grants work hand-in-hand with the school's overall learning objectives. This strong relationship means that both students and teachers realize the maximum possible benefit from every dollar donated.
SEF scholarships encourage students to pursue higher education. Academic scholarships are awarded students on the basis of need and academic achievement. Scholarships are awarded Film Festival and Engineering Challenge winners for demonstrated ability. Your contributions to SEF really do make a difference. Please, help us help Sequim students succeed.
"The foundation of every state is the education of its youth." Diogenes
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