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

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Agreed with both Ava and Melissa. Judging for CT History Day is an amazing
experience!

~Val DiLorenzo
Vice President
CT Association of School Librarians


Connecticut Association of School Librarians' Organization Address:

4 Wotton Lane

Burlington, CT 06013




On Fri, Apr 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM Ava Biffer via CASL-L <casl-l at mylist.net>
wrote:

> 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)
>
> "Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself."  John
> Dewey
>
> "Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world."
> Nelson Mandela
>
>
> 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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> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> 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>
>
>
> We need you!
>
> <https://v7nmpdeab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001u8k8af-2WpzYVFV5UziY9gHvs9NZAzTWnwhwHwqS04c6NKOj2_K6Ztp6P01Zfl3b-ORy-1WGTEE9F7k9CUUXv3sp0f56_9JRRbPHe0mdRyCE9kcJGVLLEdAhZHRJAEAjqKhqweYEqqoF_0eLwAPErZTFHBrzbFi0&c=HkIhLK9dbw1UqlhOsh_hYaqbGYuQxJCe5kH_kAz0TxwWupRom8Q5LQ==&ch=EKxMi_R40x2TYv8jT67osvSEMWPXFZblWPgnXuhJJuYNoBHjMAefOg==>
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> Judges Needed for CT History Day State Contest!
>
> 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.
>
> Students enter to participate as an individual or group:
>
>
> Junior Division = Middle school students
>
> Senior Division = high school students
>
> Categories include:
>
> 
>
>    - Written Paper
>    - Documentary
>    - Exhibit
>    - Website
>    - Performance
>
> Get Started Here!
> <https://v7nmpdeab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001u8k8af-2WpzYVFV5UziY9gHvs9NZAzTWnwhwHwqS04c6NKOj2_K6ZjvBAgczuLisjAM7-jcRro9mS7UEtWGWmMrJ-G_qYWIDgqov4hgFXbUA7vh41kVKrgvW3tQQJolu76GDJS3dWEnKYFge1dCO3q-jKPZhSkcO0GkTRckfzrMzxAByhd9ndzyYr96OHcnGKqvr0NS81oL8RPVNIzYITg==&c=HkIhLK9dbw1UqlhOsh_hYaqbGYuQxJCe5kH_kAz0TxwWupRom8Q5LQ==&ch=EKxMi_R40x2TYv8jT67osvSEMWPXFZblWPgnXuhJJuYNoBHjMAefOg==>
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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!
>
> How it Works:
>
>
>
>    - 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.
>
>
> Thank you for sharing this message with colleagues, college students,
> friends and relatives you think would be interested in volunteering!
> Sign Up Here!
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> QUESTIONS? or for more information, please contact:
>
> Rebecca Taber, Director of Secondary Education Programs Connecticut
> Democracy Center
>
> rebecca.taber at ctdemocracycenter.org <rebecca.tabor at ctdemocracycenter.org>
>
> (860) 240-5342 or email
>
> info at historydayct.org
>
> Connecticut History Day is presented with major funding and support from:
>
> Franklin Foundation
>
> Connecticut History Day is a Connecticut Democracy Center program in
> residence at Connecticut's Old State House.
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