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POLK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION & ARAG® LAW DAY COMMITTEE

2016 LAW DAY STUDENT COMPETITION

Dear Educator:

The Polk County Bar Association (PCBA) and ARAG are proud to sponsor educational activities for your students in honor of national Law Day. Our annual Law Day competition gives your students a chance to showcase their creative talents, learn about important issues relating to the law, and have the opportunity to win prizes! This year’s competition will include coloring, poster, and essay categories for kindergarten through fifth grade students in Polk County. You will have a chance to win a prize as well based on most classroom participation, so consider getting your students involved today!

Law Day is recognized annually on May 1 as a national day of celebration aimed to strengthen the American heritage of liberty, justice, and equality under the law. Each year the American Bar Association chooses a theme for Law Day to help foster education and a deeper understanding of the legal system. This year’s theme, “Miranda: More than Words,” provides the opportunity to explore the procedural protections afforded to all by the U.S. Constitution and why the preservation of these principles is essential to our liberty. Learn more about Law Day and this year’s theme.

Enclosed you will find the competition details, entry form and guidelines. The competition deadline is April 11, 2016. Attorneys and judges from Polk County will judge entries and chose this year’s winners. Student winners will be honored at the PCBA & ARAG Law Day Awards Luncheon on May 10, 2016 where attorneys and judges will be in attendance. Student winners will be welcomed to invite their parents or two other family members and you to the luncheon to celebrate. Winning entries will be published and displayed.

We encourage you to give the contest materials to your students and to highlight, where possible, this important theme as you continue to provide essential educational instruction and guidance. Members of the Law Day Committee will be available to speak to your class on this subject, if you so desire. For questions or to request an attorney speak to your class, please contact Samantha Cecak at ARAG by phone at 515-246-1200 ext. 255 or by email at samantha.cecak@.

We’re excited to see creative contest entries from your students! Thank you for your participation and support of the PCBA & ARAG 2016 Law Day student competition!

Sincerely,

Dan Saar and Gail Sheridan-Lucht, PCBA Law Day Committee Co-Chairs

Samantha Cecak, ARAG Law Day Committee Member

About Polk County Bar Association: The Polk County Bar Association is the largest local bar association in the state of Iowa. We provide continuing legal education, social and networking opportunities to our members. We are a non-profit, volunteer organization working to serve and improve the legal and judicial system while providing public service to the community.

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2016 Law Day Coloring Competition

Miranda: More than Words

Sponsored by the Polk County Bar Association & ARAG

WHAT IS THE COMPETITION ABOUT?

Law Day is recognized annually on May 1 as a national day of celebration aimed to strengthen the American heritage of liberty, justice, and equality under the law. Each year the American Bar Association chooses a theme for Law Day to help foster education and a deeper understanding of the legal system.

In 2016, the nation marks the 50th anniversary of perhaps the nation’s best-known U.S. Supreme Court case, Miranda v. Arizona. The Miranda Warning has become ingrained in law enforcement and has become familiar through countless recitations in films and television shows. Yet Miranda is only part of the story when it comes to the procedures for ensuring justice. The 2016 Law Day theme — Miranda: More than Words — will explore the procedural protections afforded to all of us by the U.S. Constitution, how these rights are safeguarded by the courts, and why the preservation of these principles is essential to our liberty.

Learn more about Law Day and this year’s theme.

Students will be encouraged to explore this year’s theme through a coloring contest. The PCBA and ARAG are looking for creative expression that demonstrates understanding of the theme and its main concepts.

WHY ENTER IN THE COMPETITION?

• Prizes valued up to $100 will be awarded to winners.

• Student winners will be invited to the May 10, 2016 PCBA & ARAG Law Day Awards Luncheon to be honored in front of attorneys, judges, parents and teachers.

• Entries will be publicly displayed at the PCBA and ARAG luncheon and on their websites.

• Celebrate Law Day through learning about this year’s theme and participating in a fun, creative competition.

WHAT FORM OF COLORING PICTURE MAY BE SUBMITTED?

• Only the coloring picture included in these materials may be submitted and must be the exclusive work of the student. Crayons, markers, pens, pencils and/or paints are acceptable. Artwork may be done in school or at home.

• The student’s name, teacher’s name and school need to be included on the back of the coloring page.

WHAT IS THE JUDGING CRITERIA?

• Best representation of this year’s theme: “Miranda: More than Words”

• Use of Color (variety of color, shading and texture)

• Neatness (staying within the lines and showing attention to detail)

HOW DO I ENTER?

• See the enclosed general contest information

• The contest deadline is April 11, 2016

For questions please email samantha.cecak@ or contact Samantha Cecak at 515-246-1200 ext. 255.

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2016 Law Day Poster Competition

Miranda: More than Words

Sponsored by the Polk County Bar Association & ARAG

WHAT IS THE COMPETITION ABOUT?

Law Day is recognized annually on May 1 as a national day of celebration aimed to strengthen the American heritage of liberty, justice, and equality under the law. Each year the American Bar Association chooses a theme for Law Day to help foster education and a deeper understanding of the legal system.

In 2016, the nation marks the 50th anniversary of perhaps the nation’s best-known U.S. Supreme Court case, Miranda v. Arizona. The Miranda Warning has become ingrained in law enforcement and has become familiar through countless recitations in films and television shows. Yet Miranda is only part of the story when it comes to the procedures for ensuring justice. The 2016 Law Day theme — Miranda: More than Words — will explore the procedural protections afforded to all of us by the U.S. Constitution, how these rights are safeguarded by the courts, and why the preservation of these principles is essential to our liberty.

Learn more about Law Day and this year’s theme.

Students will be encouraged to explore this year’s theme through a poster contest. The PCBA and ARAG are looking for creative expression that demonstrates understanding of the theme and its main concepts.

WHY ENTER IN THE COMPETITION?

• Prizes valued up to $100 will be awarded to winners.

• Student winners will be invited to the May 10, 2016 PCBA & ARAG Law Day Awards Luncheon to be honored in front of attorneys, judges, parents and teachers.

• Entries will be publicly displayed at the PCBA and ARAG luncheon and on their websites.

• Celebrate Law Day through learning about this year’s theme and participating in a fun, creative competition.

WHAT FORM OF POSTER MAY BE SUBMITTED?

• Any original illustration, done freehand and the exclusive work of the student. Crayons, markers, pens, pencils and/or paints are acceptable. No stick-on letters can be used. Artwork may be done in school or at home.

• The poster must be illustrated on an 8x10 sheet of paper or larger and can include computer paper, construction paper and/or poster board.

• The student’s name, teacher’s name and school need to be included on the back of the poster.

WHAT IS THE JUDGING CRITERIA?

• Best representation of this year’s theme: “Miranda: More than Words”

• Use of Color (variety of color, shading and texture)

• Creativity (originality, use of imagination and artistic qualities)

HOW DO I ENTER?

• See the enclosed general contest information

• The contest deadline is April 11, 2016

For questions please email samantha.cecak@ or contact Samantha Cecak at 515-246-1200 ext. 255.

2016 Law Day Essay Competition

Miranda: More than Words

Sponsored by the Polk County Bar Association & ARAG

WHAT IS THE COMPETITION ABOUT?

Law Day is recognized annually on May 1 as a national day of celebration aimed to strengthen the American heritage of liberty, justice, and equality under the law. Each year the American Bar Association chooses a theme for Law Day to help foster education and a deeper understanding of the legal system.

In 2016, the nation marks the 50th anniversary of perhaps the nation’s best-known U.S. Supreme Court case, Miranda v. Arizona. The Miranda Warning has become ingrained in law enforcement and has become familiar through countless recitations in films and television shows. Yet Miranda is only part of the story when it comes to the procedures for ensuring justice. The 2016 Law Day theme — Miranda: More than Words — will explore the procedural protections afforded to all of us by the U.S. Constitution, how these rights are safeguarded by the courts, and why the preservation of these principles is essential to our liberty.

Learn more about Law Day and this year’s theme.

Students will be encouraged to explore this year’s theme through an essay contest. The PCBA and ARAG are looking for creative expression that demonstrates understanding of the theme and its main concepts.

WHY ENTER IN THE COMPETITION?

• Prizes valued up to $100 will be awarded to winners.

• Student winners will be invited to the May 10, 2016 PCBA & ARAG Law Day Awards Luncheon to be honored in front of attorneys, judges, parents and teachers.

• Entries will be publicly displayed at the PCBA and ARAG luncheon and on their websites.

• Celebrate Law Day through learning about this year’s theme and participating in a fun, creative competition.

WHAT FORM OF ESSAY MAY BE SUBMITTED?

• All essays should be between 200 and 500 words and either typed or hand written.

WHAT IS THE JUDGING CRITERIA?

• Best representation of this year’s theme: “Miranda: More than Words”

• Technical writing ability (correct grammar, punctuation, spelling and sentence structure)

• Structure (clarity, strength of beginning, transitions and strength of ending)

HOW DO I ENTER?

• See the enclosed general contest information

• The contest deadline is April 11, 2016

For questions please email samantha.cecak@ or contact Samantha Cecak at 515-246-1200 ext. 255.

POLK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION & ARAG

2016 LAW DAY STUDENT COMPETTITION

GENERAL CONTEST INFORMATION

Deadline: All entries must be delivered or ready for pick-up on or before April 11, 2016. Each teacher with any student participating in the contest should email samantha.cecak@ARAGlegal or contact Samantha Cecak at 515-246-1200 ext. 255 by April 4, 2016, to arrange for pick-up or delivery of the entries from that school. Law Day Committee members can pick up the entries from each participating school.

ELIGIBILITY: All students in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade in the Polk County area are welcome and encouraged to participate in the contest. The entries will be judged in two classes: (1) Kindergarten, first, and second grades and (2) third, fourth and fifth grades. Each category will be evaluated separately.

HONORS AND AWARDS: The winners in each category and each of the two grade levels will be honored at the Polk County Bar Association luncheon on May 10, 2016. Gift certificates valued up to $100 will also be awarded to the first place entry in each category and each of the two grade levels. Other awards will be given at the discretion of the committee. It is anticipated that winners will be contacted by May 1, 2016. Prizes will also be awarded to the teacher with the most outstanding participation by their students.

JUDGING: Polk County attorneys and judges will judge contest entries as appropriate.

GENERAL CONTEST RULES: Each entry must include the student’s name, teacher’s name and school. The attached entry form must also be completed, including the release form. A parent, guardian or teacher must also sign the entry form. The entry form should be attached to the entry, if possible.

CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS: Email Samantha Cecak at samantha.cecak@ or call 515-246-1200 ext. 255 with questions about the competition.

ENTRY FORM, RELEASE AND CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

2016 LAW DAY STUDENT COMPETITION

____________________________________________________________________________________

First and Last Name (Please Print or Type)

____________________________________________________________________________________

Grade Level Competition Category School

____________________________________________________________________________________

Home Address (Street, City, State and Zip Code)

____________________________________________________________________________________

Home Telephone Number E-mail Address

CONSENT AND RELEASE

I, _________________________________________ (print name), agree to allow the Polk County Bar Association and ARAG’s Law Day Committee to use and display my artwork, music, video, essay or poetry entry wherever, whenever and however it sees fit to do so, including, but not limited to, display in various public places in and around Polk County and publication in a newsletter or other printed or electronic medium. I release the Polk County Bar Association and ARAG, along with its officers, employees, agents, volunteers or others associated with this competition, from and against any liability for any damages that may occur in connection with this competition.

Signature of Student Entrant: ____________________________________________________________

I agree and consent to the above.

Signature of Parent or Guardian: _________________________________________________________

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

I/We certify that this entry is the original work created by:

____________________________________________________________________________________

(Name of Student)

____________________________________________________________________________________

(Student’s Signature)

____________________________________________________________________________________

(Signature of Teacher, Parent or Guardian)

____________________________________________________________________________________

Name of Teacher, Parent or Guardian (Please Print or Type)

____________________________________________________________________________________

Teacher’s Telephone number Teacher’s E-mail Address

____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent’s/Guardian’s Telephone Number Parent’s/Guardian’s E-mail Address

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