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EML Jog-A-Thon | 2024
4th Annual EML Cup Silicon Valley Chinese Contest
2024-2025
第四届盖英杯硅谷区文化之星中文竞赛
Organized by
Guy Emanuele Elementary School
Overview
Guy Emanuele Elementary School is going to host the 4th Annual EML Cup Silicon Valley Chinese Star Contest including painting/drawing,Chinese poetry recitation, and story telling for TK-6 Students, organized by Guy Emanuele Elementary School of New Haven Unified School District
Goals
- To provide an opportunity for students to identify beauty from poetry and art
- To provide an opportunity for students to develop global awareness and apply 21st century skills
- To provide a platform for students to show their multilingual talents and language proficiency in Chinese and connect students with the culture, literature, and rich history of China
Specifications
- The contest will be held at Guy Emanuele Elementary School,100 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587.
- Participants will be placed in the grade division based on their daytime school grades.
- There will be one champion, one 2nd and one 3rd place winners for each event per group. Champions, 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive trophies, certificates. All the other participants will receive a ribbon of participation.
- The Poetry recitation and storytelling is divided into “heritage speaker” and “non-heritage speaker” for Mandarin contests. The explanation of “heritage” or “non-heritage” Chinese speakers is determined by the registered Home Language Survey provided by the school district and will be double checked with the school district if the eligibility of a student is questioned.
- Participants will be required to recite two poems. One poem is assigned, and the other one is self-selected.
- Storytelling is only for 3rd grade and above students. Each participant will be telling one story within 5 minutes.
- Only on-line registration, no mailing or drop-in registration will be accepted. Fax and Email registrations are considered invalid. Please register online https://shorturl.at/4m5Kg
- Registration must be received by the deadline, May 1st , 2025. No late registration will be accepted. Please email: yowu@nhusd.k12.ca.us for further questions.
- Participants will receive confirmation as soon as they complete registration online. We will post the schedule for each contest group at Guy Emanuele Elementary School TWDL Webpage before May 12, 2025.
Registration
For registration, please click on the link . ( https://shorturl.at/4m5Kg)
For Flyer, please click 4th EML Cup Chinese Star Contest
Schedule of the contest Day, May 17, 2025
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Poetry Contest 比赛流程 |
Time 时间 |
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报到 Registration at the gate next to the main office |
8:30 am-9:00 am |
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中文（普通话）诗歌朗诵和讲故事比赛 |
9:05-10: 30 am |
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休息 Break |
10:30-11:00 am |
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颁奖典礼 Award Ceremony |
11:00 am-12:00 pm |
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Drawing Contest (students complete their drawing at home) |
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Who May Enter |
Any student, grades K-12, not limited to NHUSD students, may enter. One entry per student. |
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Requirements |
Minimum size: 8.5 x 11 inches. Maximum size: 11 x 17 inches. All mediums are accepted: markers, crayons, watercolors, colored pencils, etc. No digital art. Poster ideas: Concept and design should be related to 小池 （The Pond) (宋） 杨万里 Posters must be created by students and must be their own original artwork. A complete Official Entry Form must be attached to each poster artwork entry. The Official Entry Form can be downloaded here. |
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Judging |
Winners will be selected on their creativity, imagination, and the ability to interpret and make the drawing depicting the meaning of the youtube video. Winning entries will be announced via email May 12th and featured in the Guy Emanuele yearbook. |
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Submitting Your Entry |
Complete the Official Entry Form and attach it to your artwork. Entries may be delivered to the following locations between 4/14-4/18 (8:00 am- 3:00 pm), excluding weekends. Guy Emanuele ELementary School Address: 100 Decoto Road, Union city, 94587 |
Frequently asked questions
Q: Can parents stay with the students during the contest?
A: No, parents will not be permitted indoors during the contest. Once students sign in, they will be under the supervision of our staff and volunteers. All parents are kindly asked to wait off-campus until the contest concludes . Parents should meet their child once the contest is over, at around 10:30, as indicated in the schedule provided.
Please note the following details:
- Parents are required to pick up their child at 10:30 am and join the award ceremony from 11:00-12:00 pm.
- Students can have a break with their parents at the school cafeteria from 10:30-11:00 am
- All parents and students will return by 11:00 am for the award ceremony.
Q: Is the contest held indoors or outdoors?
A: Poetry recitation contests are held indoors. Our staff/volunteers will walk your child to the designated classroom.
Q: How many poems should my child recite?
A: Each participant will recite two poems, one is designated and the other one is self-selected.
Resources for your reference:
Q: What is the time limit for Mandarin Poetry Recitation and Storytelling (3rd grade and above only)?
A: Tk-3rd grade, within 3 minutes ( for two poems)
4th-6th grade, within 4 minutes ( for two poems)
Storytelling (3rd grade above only), within 5 minutes ( for 1 story)
Q: Is there still a drawing contest this year?
A: Yes, but it is not in person any more. Students will need to either drop off or mail their final product to Guy Emanuele elementary school from 4/14 to 4/28 8:00 am-3:00 pm, excluding weekends.
Q: Can we bring PPT slides, background music, etc. to the contest?
A: No, PPT slides and music are not allowed, but students are encouraged to dress up and recite the poem or tell the story without a paper. Judges will evaluate performance from the following aspects: voice and articulation (tone, rhythm, and intonation), fluency, delivery (expression, voice, and eye contact), evidence of understanding, and physical presence, as well as engagement and connection with the audience.
Q: When is the award ceremony?
A: The award ceremony is scheduled from 11:00-12:00 on the same day at the school cafeteria. We strongly encourage all participants and parents to attend. The event will conclude with a raffle Drawing activity.
