Columbus Question

In 1493, Christopher Columbus, sailing near the Dominican Republic, sees ___________ — in reality _________ — and describes them as "not half as beautiful as they are painted." Fill in the blanks.

Seniors, think you're too busy to apply for scholarships?

Not impressed.


Art Imitates

Hi friends,

We will be working toward submissions to an interesting poetry project. 

You can review it here: https://www.instagram.com/art_imitates/

The focus for us is writing, but they will consider photo submissions also.  Let's do this!

Enjoy!

Mr. S


Some Scholarship Info.

Hi students,

First, here is a page from Dave Ramsey (dedicated to getting and keeping people from debt): https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/how-to-find-scholarships

Second, here is one app. for your scholarship search.  It does a few dollars/mo. but appears to be worth it: https://myscholly.com/

There's a start!

Blessings,

Mr. S




Contest Time!

E N T R Y   R U L E S

1. Entries may be on any subject in any genre—including fiction, nonfiction, biography, autobiography, mystery, humor, science fiction, fantasy, or poetry.

2. Each entry must be an original work, submitted in the appropriate age group: 6–9, 10–13, or 14–17.

3. Word count limit: 2,100 words.

4. Entries can be submitted online or at the store. Those entries submitted in hard copy must have a copy of the entry form attached to the story. We’re sorry, but entries cannot be returned.

5. Employees of Bookshop Santa Cruz and their immediate families are not eligible to enter the contest.

6. All entries must be received no later than Monday, September 30, 2019.

Download an Entry Form

Submit an Entry Online

Example stories that they liked: