[CASL-L] Fwd: Urgent!: 40 judges still needed for Connecticut History Day Contest on May 3!

[Ava Biffer]

Hi All,
I agree completely, Melissa!  I'm retired now, but have been judging since the early years of the competition in CT.  I find that being a teaching librarian is a huge advantage in judging.  Not only are we used to source verification, identifying student voice, citation, etc. etc.  We are also experienced in providing students with well-constructed, useful feedback in a positive, affirming manner.  We have a lot to offer as judges!
I hope others will volunteer - and have a great day at the competition!
Best regards,Ava

Ava Biffer (she/her)

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    On Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 12:50:16 PM EDT, Melissa Thom via CASL-L <casl-l at mylist.net> wrote:  
 
 Hello all!
NHD is in desperate need of judges for the state competition on May 3rd.  I am forwarding the email I received from Rebecca. I have judged before and it's a cool experience!
Melissa

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From: Rebecca Taber, CHD State Coordinator <rebecca.taber at ctdc.ccsend.com>
Date: Thu, Apr 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Subject: Urgent!: 40 judges still needed for Connecticut History Day Contest on May 3!
To: <melissa_thom at whps.org>


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Judges Needed for CT History Day State Contest! 
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Dear Friends of Connecticut History Day,

We are seeking 20 judges for First Round Judging (8 a.m.-2 p.m.) and 20 judges for the Second, Runoff Round (12-2:30 p.m.) at the State History Day Contest on May 3, 2025. We need YOUR help provide an educational and enjoyable experience for the 400 participating students. 
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Students enter to participate as an individual or group:




Junior Division = Middle school students 

Senior Division = high school students
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   - Written Paper
   - Documentary
   - Exhibit
   - Website
   - Performance
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Once you are re-directed to the sign up page, all new and returning judges should start by clicking the "Create Account" link to set up a new username and password! 
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   - All judges will receive pre-contest training and materials to review.



   
   - Judges work in teams of 2-3, with an experienced judge serving as captain. 



   
   - Judges meet students, review and rank projects, and provide critical feedback to every participant. 



   
   - Website and paper judges meet with students on contest day, but review projects in the week prior to the event. Documentary, performance and exhibit judges both view the project and meet with the students at the contest


   
   - First Round Contest judging lasts from 8:00 a.m. until mid-afternoon with breakfast and lunch provided. 



   
   - The top two projects in each category will be invited to represent Connecticut at the National History Contest. Special prizes will be extended to an additional 20 prizes projects worthy of recognition.



   
   - Runoff Judges arrive between noon and 12:30 p.m. to view the top projects from the First Round. They will view 4 projects and together rank the projects and compule brief evaluation forms. 



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Rebecca Taber, Director of Secondary Education ProgramsConnecticut Democracy Center

rebecca.taber at ctdemocracycenter.org 

(860) 240-5342 or email

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