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An Academic Talent Exposition for students in Grades 3 through 8 win cash prizes & scholarships! We invite you to join us!

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Winter, 2011 Dear Friends, On Saturday, April 9, Martin Luther School will play host to a wonderful day of competition, fellowship and fun with our Inaugural Academic Challenge and we invite you to join us! This event will provide friendly competition in Math, Science, Spelling, Geography and the Bible - to see who’s on top of their game. The students who are on top of their game will receive either a scholarship to Martin Luther School’s Middle or High School program or a United States Savings Bond! Please read through this booklet and decide with your student which events would best fit their academic abilities.

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1. Students may participate in a maximum of two events. A schedule of events is included in this booklet.

Come in:

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2. Students will be placed in the following divisions: Third & Fourth Grade Fifth & Sixth Grade Seventh & Eighth Grade 3. Students must register for the events in which they will compete. (PLEASE NOTE - we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins on the day of the event.) A registration form is included in this booklet. Register up to four students on one registration sheet. Please return the registration form by April 2, 2011. 4. Students must sign in at their assigned room 10 minutes before the event starting time. 5. All students will receive a certificate of participation.

Call up:

(718) 894-4000 phone (718) 894-1469 fax

Then send in the registration form and join us on April 9!

6. The first place winner in each division will receive either a $200 scholarship to MLS (Middle or High School program) or a $50 Savings Bond. Second place finishers in each division will receive either a $100 scholarship to Martin Luther School (Middle or High School program) or a $25 Savings Bond. All participants will also receive a voucher to waive the testing fee upon application to Martin Luther’s Middle or High School program.

Academic Challenge Sponsors Special Thanks to the following organizarions for their support of the Academic Challenge:

Looking forward to seeing you! In Christ Log On:

Randal C. Gast Head of School

Academic Challenge Rules

www.MartinLutherNYC.org E-mail: [email protected]

I would like my child to compete in (Choose 2 maximum- check schedule for availability): q Spelling Bee q Bible Quiz Bowl q Science Quiz Bowl q Mathematics Challenge q Geography Quiz Bowl Student: ___________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ City: ___________________________ State: _______ Zip: __________ Home Phone: ______________________________________________

q Male q Female

Current Grade: _______ DOB: ____________

School: ___________________________________________________ Parent’s E-mail: ______________________________________________ Parent’s Signature: ___________________________________________

I would like my child to compete in (Choose 2 maximum- check schedule for availability): q Spelling Bee q Bible Quiz Bowl q Science Quiz Bowl q Mathematics Challenge q Geography Quiz Bowl Student: ___________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ City: ___________________________ State: _______ Zip: __________ Home Phone: ______________________________________________

q Male q Female

Current Grade: _______ DOB: ____________

School: ___________________________________________________ Parent’s E-mail: ______________________________________________ Parent’s Signature: ___________________________________________ Please return completed registration to: MLS Academic Challenge 60-02 Maspeth Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378 Questions: call (718) 894-4000.

Spelling Bee Purpose: To encourage study and memorization of common vocabulary words. The competition: 1. Students will check-in at the door 10 minutes prior to their event. 2. The judge will present the word and the student will have 45 seconds to begin to spell it correctly. Students will continue to spell until eliminated by a misspelling. 3. Each participant will receive a certificate of participation. In each division, a scholarship or savings bond will be awarded for first and second place. 4. Spelling lists are available on the downloads tab of our website, www.MartinLutherNYC.org.

Bible Quiz Bowl Purpose: To encourage Bible study and memorization of Scriptural facts and principles. The competition: 1. Students will check-in at the door 10 minutes prior to their event. 2. Each child will have the opportunity to answer three questions in the first round. The students with the highest scores will move on to the next round. When three students are left, the subsequent rounds will become an elimination competition. 3. The judge will ask the question. It can be repeated two times. If one student answers incorrectly, next student will have an opportunity to answer. 4. Each participant will receive a certificate of participation. In each division, a scholarship or savings bond will be awarded for first and second place.

Science Quiz Bowl Purpose: To encourage scientific study and memorization of scientific facts and principles. The competition: 1. Students will check-in at the door 10 minutes prior to their event. 2. Each child will have the opportunity to answer three questions in the first round. The students with the highest scores will move on to the next round. When three students are left, the subsequent rounds will become an elimination competition. 3. The judge will ask the question. It can be repeated two times. If one student answers incorrectly, next student will have an opportunity to answer. 4. Each participant will receive a certificate of participation. In each division, a scholarship or savings bond will be awarded for first and second place.

Martin Luther School Academic Challenge 2011 Registration Register up to 4 participants on each form I would like my child to compete in (Choose 2 maximum- check schedule for availability): q Spelling Bee q Bible Quiz Bowl q Science Quiz Bowl q Mathematics Challenge q Geography Quiz Bowl Student: ___________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ City: ___________________________ State: _______ Zip: __________ Home Phone: ______________________________________________

q Male q Female

Current Grade: _______ DOB: ____________

School: ___________________________________________________ Parent’s E-mail: ______________________________________________ Parent’s Signature: ___________________________________________

Mathematics Challenge Purpose: To sharpen math computational and problem solving skills. Competition: 1. Students will check-in at the door 10 minutes prior to their event. 2. Each student will have to solve as many test problems as possible in 30 minutes. 3. Answers are either correct or incorrect. No partial credit given. The student with the highest score wins; in the event of a tie, students will solve a tie-breaker question. 4. Scratch paper will be provided. No calculators will be allowed. 5. Each participant will receive a certificate of participation. In each division, a scholarship or savings bond will be awarded for first and second place.

I would like my child to compete in (Choose 2 maximum- check schedule for availability): q Spelling Bee q Bible Quiz Bowl q Science Quiz Bowl q Mathematics Challenge q Geography Quiz Bowl Student: ___________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ City: ___________________________ State: _______ Zip: __________ Home Phone: ______________________________________________

q Male q Female

Current Grade: _______ DOB: ____________

School: ___________________________________________________ Parent’s E-mail: ______________________________________________ Parent’s Signature: ___________________________________________ - Over -

Schedule for the Day Sign-in opens at 9:30 AM

Please note that all students must register prior to the event: we will not be able to accommodate walk-in students the day of the event. Mathematics Challen ge 3rd & 4th Grades 5th & 6th Grades

10 AM – 11 AM 11 AM – 12 PM

7th & 8th Grades

12 PM – 1 PM

Spellin g Bee 3rd & 4th Grades

12 PM – 1 PM

5th & 6th Grades 7th & 8th Grades

10 AM – 11 AM 11 AM – 12 PM

Science Quiz Bowl 3rd & 4th Grades

11 AM – 12 PM

5th & 6th Grades 7th & 8th Grades

12 PM – 1 PM 10 AM – 11 AM

Bible Quiz Bowl 3rd & 4th Grades

10 AM – 11 AM

5th & 6th Grades

11 AM – 12 PM

7th & 8th Grades

12 PM – 1 PM

Geography 3rd & 4th Grades

12 PM – 1 PM

5th & 6th Grades

10 AM – 11 AM

7th & 8th Grades

11 AM – 12 PM

First and Second place winners of each Challenge are invited to join us in the Cafeteria at 1:15 PM for a brief closing ceremony and photographs! Students and families are invited to congregate in the cafeteria between competitions. Tours of our building will take place throughout the day. Refreshments will be available for purchase from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM.

Geography Quiz Bowl Purpose: To encourage geographic study and memorization of global attributes, capitals and more. The competition: 1. Students will check-in at the door 10 minutes prior to their event. 2. Each child will have the opportunity to answer three questions in the first round. The students with the highest scores will move on to the next round. When three students are left, the subsequent rounds will become an elimination competition. 3. The judge will ask the question. It can be repeated two times. If one student answers incorrectly, next student will have an opportunity to answer. 4. Each participant will receive a certificate of participation. In each division, a scholarship or savings bond will be awarded for first and second place.

Prizes The first place winner in each division will receive either a $200 scholarship to Martin Luther School (Middle or High School program) or a $50 Savings Bond. Second place finishers in each division will receive either a $100 scholarship to Martin Luther School (Middle or High School program) or a $25 Savings Bond. First and Second place winners of each Challenge are invited to join us in the Cafeteria at 1:15 PM for a brief closing ceremony and photographs! Winners will receive a coupon to fill out with their prize preference; a tuition voucher or Savings Bond will be mailed after the event. All participants will receive a Certificate as well as a voucher to waive the testing fee upon application to Martin Luther’s Middle or High School program.

About MLS Serving families of Brooklyn and Queens, the mission of Martin Luther School (MLS) is to offer an outstanding alternative: college preparatory education within the Christian experience. This is accomplished by approaching the needs of the student as a whole, nourishing the academic, spiritual and physical growth of each youth on a daily basis. MLS has a racially diverse student body, broadly representative of the demographics of its community. Classes average about 25 students each, creating an excellent teacher-to-pupil ratio and an environment conducive to learning. To make attendance attainable for all, and to ensure that MLS is a true asset to the community, financial aid and scholarships are readily available to those in need. MLS’s outstanding academic program offers classes in Honors and Advanced Placement as well as a state-of-the-art computer lab and Smart Classrooms. Students are encouraged to explore unique and challenging classes in Marine Biology, Mythology, Robotics and Computer Systems. In the past two years alone, MLS students have received honors from the National Merit Scholarship and National Hispanic Recognition Programs. MLS also offers a comprehensive athletic program, giving student-athletes the opportunity to compete against area schools in basketball, baseball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestling. Rounding out the Martin Luther School experience are opportunities to explore different cultures through language clubs; learning desktop publishing and digital photography through the student-produced yearbook and newspaper; and participating in our Fine Arts Program, which produces three shows each year and provides opportunities to learn all aspects of theater and stagecraft. For information about enrollment at Martin Luther School, please call (718) 894-4000 or log on to our website at www.MartinLutherNYC. org.

Upcoming Events Entrance Exam: Saturday, March 5

All students interested in admission to Martin Luther’s Middle or High School programs must submit their application (the application fee will be waived for all students participating in the Academic Challenge) and take an Entrance Exam. The next Exam date is Saturday, March 5 at 8:30 AM at the school.

College Fair: Saturday, March 19

High school Juniors and Seniors are invited to join us for Martin Luther School’s Annual College Fair on Saturday, March 19 from 9 - 11 AM. Representatives of more than 25 colleges will be on hand to share their information. A Financial Aid workshop will also be offered, and several Martin Luther Alumni will be on hand to discuss their career paths with interested students. For more information, please call (718) 894-4000 x127.

Future Freshman Day: Monday, May 2

Martin Luther invites seventh graders to join us for a day of high school on Monday, May 2, 2011! Students will go to a variety of classes, participate in gym class and even enjoy lunch! To reserve your student’s spot, please call (718) 894-4000 x133.

Summer Sports Program: July & August, 2011

Martin Luther School will again host a variety of exciting athletic and academic programs this summer! To receive a Summer Program brochure, please call (718) 894-4000 x100.