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LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION OF HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH CLUBS

EL FUTURO ES NUESTRO

2016 State Spanish Club Convention Information and Registration Packet

February 26th-28th, 2016

Holiday Inn South,

Baton Rouge

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

-Welcome letter…………………………………………………………………….……………………..p. 3

-Deadline for submission of forms and payments……………………………………………………..p. 4

-Tentative schedule of events at convention…………………………………………………………..p. 5

-Payment information and schedule……………………………………………...……………………..p. 6

-School interest form.……………………………………………………………... ……………………..p. 7

-School Representative information form………………………………………..……………………..p. 8

-Participant information form………………………………….…………………..……………………..p. 9

-Chaperone information form……………………………………………………..……………………..p. 8

-Final Payment & Rooming forms……………………………………………….……………………..p. 10

-Delegate Intent Form……………………………………………………………………………………p. 16

-Competition Rules and Regulations ………………………………………………………………….p. 19

-Convention Theme T-shirt Submission Form………………………………………………………..p. 23

-Disclaimer of the Board Members……………………………………………..……………………...p. 24

-Complaint Form………………………………………………………………….……………………...p. 25

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Carta de Bienvenida

Estimados profesores y alumnos,

¿Estáis listos para la emocionante oportunidad de experimentar y usar el español? ¿Estáis listos para reuniros

con profesores y estudiantes de todo el estado? Este año la Asociación de Clubs de Español de Educación

Secundaria del estado de Luisiana acogerá la séptima Convención Anual de Español en Baton Rouge del 26 al 28

febrero de 2016.

La convención aspira a enriquecer las experiencias de los estudiantes de secundaria de Luisiana a través de un

entorno de inmersión con la lengua española, ofreciendo la oportunidad de aprender a través de ponencias

dinámicas e interactuando con otros. ¡Esperamos que todos, profesores y estudiantes, os unáis a nosotros este año

y nos ayudéis a fomentar el espíritu positivo de aprendizaje y de diversión a través del español!

El siguiente paquete de inscripción incluye todos los detalles de la convención de este año. Por favor, prestad

especial atención a las secciones referentes a comidas y competiciones, ya que varios elementos han cambiado

respecto a años anteriores.

Esperamos veros a todos en la convención de este año. Para cualquier pregunta, podéis enviar un correo

electrónico a la siguiente dirección: [email protected].

Atentamente,

El Equipo Organizador

Welcome Letter

Dear Teachers and Students,

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to experience and use Spanish? Are you ready to gather with

students and other teachers from across the state? This year the Louisiana Association of High School Spanish

Clubs will be hosting its 7th Annual High School Spanish Convention in Baton Rouge on February 26th - 28th, 2016.

Convention hopes to enrich the experiences of Louisiana’s high school students’ through a more immersive

Spanish language environment and to provide an opportunity to learn from dynamic speakers and from each other.

We hope that you and your students will join us this year and help us encourage a positive spirit of learning and to

have fun with Spanish!

The following registration packet has all of the details for this year’s convention included. Please read it

carefully, especially the sections about included meals and competitions, as several items have changed from

previous years.

We look forward to seeing all of you at convention this year and if you have any questions please do not

hesitate to email [email protected].

Sincerely,

Convention Planning Committee

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SUBMISSION OF FORMS AND PAYMENTS TIMELINE

October 9th

School interest form

$25 school registration fee DUE made out to LAHSSC

November 18th

$80 per student deposit check made out to LAHSSC

$80 per chaperone deposit check made out to LAHSSC

Information forms: 1 per student (for rooming and t-shirt purposes) DUE!

School representative form (this chaperone MUST stay at convention

throughout the duration of the event and may not leave or swap with any other

chaperones)

School chaperone form: 1 per chaperone

January 27th

Competition Registration Forms (one per school)

Convention balance DUE made out to LAHSSC

February 26th - 28th

Pack: piñata, scrapbook, club t-shirt, and video

Pack a copy of each participation information forms, rooming and t-shirt sizes for proper

check-in

Pack banner art supplies: these materials will be inspected at check-in

2016 LAHSSC Convention! :)

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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY

4:30 – 5:30 Schools Register / Check In / Settle Into Hotel Rooms

6:00 – 7:00 Written Level Tests Taken

6:10 – 6:30 Teacher Meeting (while students test)

7:00 – 8:00 Dinner / Opening Session / Introduction of State Board and Directors / Rules

8:00 – 9:00 Level Icebreakers

9:00 – 11:30 Work on banners and Talent Show / Potential Delegate Introductions

***12:00 am Student Curfew (students MUST be inside their own rooms)

SATURDAY

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast / General Assembly (Explanation of the Day and Schedule)

9:30 – 12:00 Competitions (detailed schedule TBD) / Work on banners

(Creative Writing, Oral Communication, Narration, Drawing, Spelling Bee (in public

room), BACKSTAGE: Video Judging, T-shirt judging, Scrapbook judging, Piñata judging)

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch / Social Time

1:30 – 3:30 Seminar Rotations

(Zumba / Flamenco & Guitar, Caliente Mexican Craving, additional rotation seminars TBD)

3:30 – 4:30 Siesta / Work on Banners (due at 4:30)

4:30 – 6:00 Competitions

(Spelling Bee and Quiz bowl in public rooms, Skits to follow these two events)

Prepare for Dinner

7:30 – 9:00 Banquet, General Assembly, Guest Speaker

9:30 – 12:00 Salsa Dance Demonstration / Dance

***12:30 Student Curfew

SUNDAY

9:00 Breakfast (donuts, fruit and milk only) / Voting for State Delegates of 2016

10:00 General Assembly (Awards, Videos, New Officers Announcement) / Closing Ceremony

(Banners, Scrapbooks, T-shirts will be displayed),

11:30a.m. Dismissal

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PAYMENT INFORMATION

2016 LAHSSC State Convention

The costs of the convention shall be as follows:

PARTICIPANTS:

- 4 persons/room $195.00/person



- 1 person/room $310.00/person

SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE & CHAPERONES:

- Each school may send one chaperone for half price per every eight student participants.

- Additional chaperones pay at the participant rate.

- The minimum chaperone to student ratio is 1:8

-Each school must have a designated SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE. This person must remain present

throughout the duration of convention AT ALL TIMES. This person may be a school teacher or any

member of the school administrative staff.

The costs will include:

1.) Hotel Room Friday and Saturday Nights

2.) Friday Dinner, Saturday Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Sunday Light Breakfast. Students will be responsible

for additional snacks (restaurant and vending machines available).

3.) Participation at all activities and events during convention

4.) A convention t-shirt (BE SURE TO INCLUDE EACH STUDENT/CHAPERONE’s t-shirt SIZE on each

individual registration form)

Payment Schedule (payments must be postmarked to us by these dates):

October 9th - School interest form and a non-refundable $25 school registration fee

November 18th - a non-refundable $80 per student/chaperone deposit and information forms

January 27th - Competition Registration Forms and Convention non-refundable balance DUE!

Make all checks payable to:

LAHSSC (Louisiana Association of High School Spanish Clubs)

Please Send Only One Check Per School to:

Catholic High School

Attention: Susana Costela

855 Hearthstone Drive

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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THIS FORM IS DUE POSTMARKED BY OCTOBER 9th

2016 LAHSSC

School Interest Form

Holiday Inn South, Baton Rouge

_________ YES, MY SCHOOL IS INTERESTED AND WE PLAN ON BRINGING

_______ Students and _______Chaperones

__________ NO, MY SCHOOL WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE IT TO CONVENTION

School Name _________________________________________________________

School Representative*__________________________________________________

*This teacher/administrator must remain at convention throughout the duration of the convention weekend

Phone ______________________________________________________________

Email _______________________________________________________________

$25 non-refundable school registration fee is due with this form.


LAHSSC

(Louisiana Association of High School Spanish Clubs)




855 Hearthstone Drive

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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THIS FORM IS DUE POSTMARKED BY NOVEMBER 18th

2016 LAHSSC – Spanish Club Convention Registration

February 26-28, 2016


SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE INFORMATION FORM

(Please submit $80 non-refundable deposit along with each information form)

Complete Name ______________________________________________ [ ] MALE [ ] FEMALE

Address _____________________________________________________________________________

E-Mail Address _______________________________ Phone Number _______________________

School _____________________________________

T-Shirt Size

[ ] SMALL

[ ] MEDIUM

[ ] LARGE

[ ] EXTRA LARGE

[ ] XXL

Payment Options:

_____ 4 to a room

_____ 3 to a room

_____ 2 to a room

_____ Single Room

Add a $30/person late fee to registration submitted after Friday, November 18th I have read and understand the rules of the convention. I agree to be a responsible and well-behaved representative of my school. I agree not to hold the guiding committee of LAHSSC, the executive officers of LAHSSC, Louisiana Association of High School Spanish Clubs, or anyone affiliated with the program responsible for any damages or liabilities. I agree to abide by the established dress code.

Signature of School Representative___________________________________________________

No refunds will be granted. Same-gender substitutions will be allowed.


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PARTICIPANT INFORMATION FORM

(Please submit $80 non-refundable deposit per student along with each individual participant information form)


Address _____________________________________________________________________________


School _____________________________________ Grade Level ________ Est. GPA ____________

Check if: [ ] Club President [ ] Vice President [ ] Secretary [ ] Treasurer [ ] Other ______________

T-Shirt Size

[ ] SMALL

[ ] MEDIUM

[ ] LARGE

[ ] EXTRA LARGE

[ ] XXL

Payment Options:

_____ 4 to a room

_____ 3 to a room

_____ 2 to a room

_____ Single Room

Add a $30/person late fee to registration submitted after Friday, November 18th I have read and understand the rules of the convention. I agree to be a responsible and well-behaved representative of my school. I agree not to hold the leaders of my school, the guiding committee of LAHSSC, the executive officers of LAHSSC, Louisiana Association of High School Spanish Clubs, or anyone affiliated with the program responsible for any damages or liabilities. I agree to abide by the established dress code.

Signature of Participant _____________________________________________________________


Signature of Parent _____________________________________________________________



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CHAPERONE INFORMATION FORM

(Please submit $80 non-refundable deposit per student along with each individual participant information form)


Address _____________________________________________________________________________


School _____________________________________

T-Shirt Size

[ ] SMALL

[ ] MEDIUM

[ ] LARGE

[ ] EXTRA LARGE

[ ] XXL

Payment Options:

_____ 4 to a room

_____ 3 to a room

_____ 2 to a room

_____ Single Room

Add a $30/person late fee to registration submitted after Friday, November 18th I have read and understand the rules of the convention. I agree to be a responsible and well-behaved representative of my school. I agree not to hold the leaders of my school, the guiding committee of LAHSSC, the executive officers of LAHSSC, Louisiana Association of High School Spanish Clubs, or anyone affiliated with the program responsible for any damages or liabilities. I agree to abide by the established dress code.

Signature of Participant _____________________________________________________________



THESE FORMS ARE DUE POSTMARKED BY NOV. 18th

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2016 LAHSSC

Final Registration Forms / Rooming List

NAME OF SCHOOL: ___________________________________________________

SCHOOL PHONE: ________________ FAX NUMBER: _______________________

SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE’S E-MAIL ADDRESS: __________________________

Because of the size of our convention, we are unable to allow clubs to attend or to observe parts of

the convention. Any club who participates in the convention must agree to take the entire convention

package. This means you must attend all meetings, take all scheduled meals, and spend two nights

in the hotel. Also, please list the level of Spanish of each of your participants so we may prepare

properly for icebreakers. This registration form will also serve as the rooming list for your club;

therefore, please be sure to list students according to room assignments. If you need to add

additional rooms, please photocopy the table. Please insert room group number in the room number

column (example: 6-1, 6-2, etc.). Don’t forget to list a T-Shirt size, S, M, L, XL, XXL.

Please keep a copy of this form so you know who ordered what size, but, though we will do our best,

we cannot guarantee t-shirt sizes. Participants who do not list t-shirt size on these forms will be

issued a MEDIUM size t-shirt.

For our information, please tell us the:

Total number of Spanish I students: ________

Total number of Spanish II students: ________

Total number of Spanish III students: ________

Total number of Spanish IV/AP students: ________

Total number of Spanish V/AP Literature students: ________

Total number of native speakers: ________

Total number of teachers/chaperones: ________

*immersion students should be grouped according to their level

Total number of participants: ________

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Room

No. Name

Veget

arian

Y/N

T-

shirt

size

Spanish

Level Gender Check Off Cost Per person

$195 $215 $265 $310

1-1 M/F

1-2 M/F

1-3 M/F

1-4 M/F

2-1 M/F

2-2 M/F

2-3 M/F

2-4 M/F

3-1 M/F

3-2 M/F

3-3 M/F

3-4 M/F

4-1 M/F

4-2 M/F

4-3 M/F

4-4 M/F

5-1 M/F

5-2 M/F

5-3 M/F

5-4 M/F

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Room

No. Name

Veget

arian

Y/N

T-

shirt

size

Spanish

Level Gender Check Off Cost Per person

$195 $215 $265 $310

6-1 M/F

6-2 M/F

6-3 M/F

6-4 M/F

7-1 M/F

7-2 M/F

7-3 M/F

7-4 M/F

8-1 M/F

8-2 M/F

8-3 M/F

8-4 M/F

9-1 M/F

9-2 M/F

9-3 M/F

9-4 M/F

10-1 M/F

10-2 M/F

10-3 M/F

10-4 M/F

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TOTAL HOTEL ROOM COST BREAKDOWN:

QUAD ROOMS _______ x $195 = $________

TRIPLE ROOMS _______ x $215 = $________

DOUBLE ROOMS _______ x $265 = $________

SINGLE ROOMS _______ x $310 = $________

TOTAL AMOUNT OWED: $_________________

Minus TOTAL DEPOSIT ALREADY PAID: $____________ *excludes $25 reg. fee

Equals TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $____________

Total school balance is due with these forms.


LAHSSC

(Louisiana Association of High School Spanish Clubs)




855 Hearthstone Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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LAHSSC DELEGATES INFORMATION

Elections for the four state delegates will take place by secret ballot, prepared by the executive

committee of the organization. Ballots will be taken and tabulated at the convention. TWO candidates

per school may run for the position of delegate. All speeches must be in Spanish (with an English

summary, if desired). In order to run for delegate, the candidate and his/her sponsor must fill out a

form.

Delegates will work with the executive committee, the program director, and the other delegates.

This group will meet annually to transact business between state conventions. The program director

shall serve as the chair of this Executive Board.

The delegates shall share the following responsibilities:

o Attend the monthly meetings of the executive committees of LAHSSC o Work with all members of the executive committee to plan the upcoming convention o Set the mood for all activities o Correspond with prospective and non-renewing LAHSSC members o Take minutes of all meetings of LAHSSC (whoever is designated) and forward them to each

committee member in good standing o Jointly publish a newsletter twice per year o Plan the budget for the upcoming conventions and decide on the convention price o Collect door prizes for the convention o Encourage new schools to attend our annual convention The delegates must meet the following requirements:

Be a student in good standing with his/her school. Be a freshman, sophomore, or junior Plan to attend next year’s convention

There shall be four delegates. Speeches will take place at the general assembly on Friday evening at 9:00. Elections will be held on Sunday morning and winners will be announced immediately after ballot counts. Letters of intent must be received by e-mail (scanned attachment) or postmarked no later than Monday, January 27, 2016. Being a delegate is a prestigious state position that will require enthusiasm and effort. Only students who understand this should run for the position of delegate.

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DELEGATE INTENT FORM

IMPORTANT: In order to run for a state office, a student must plan on attending the following year’s

convention. Students must meet the requirements as stated on page one of this document. This form must be

postmarked by MONDAY, January 27, 2016. Candidates’ speeches are to be completely in Spanish, with an

English summary if desired. Please be aware that only two candidates per school may run.

I ________________________________, of ________________________ School declare with this

statement my intent to run for the office of delegate for the 2016-2017 term with the LAHSSC. I

understand all the conditions of holding office in LAHSSC, and, if elected, I agree to attend the pre-

convention meetings throughout the state.

___________________________________ ___________________________

Candidate Date

___________________________________ ___________________________

Parent/Guardian Date

I, _______________________________, as a School Representative of the above student, agree to

his/her candidacy and will attest to the fact that he/she is/was a student of Spanish in good standing

and is capable of holding office in LAHSSC. I will support my student, if elected, by attending the

annual meeting as his/her sponsor.

__________________________________ ____________________________

Sponsor Date

Home Address_______________________________________________________

Home Phone ________________________Email___________________________

School Representative Email_____________________________ & Phone #___________________

List year(s) of Spanish taken and any Spanish study programs, exchanges, or trips in which you have

participated: ______________________________________________________________________

List high school activities, clubs, honors, and awards:

______________________________________________________________________________

Please also submit a short paragraph stating why you would like to be a State Officer and what plans you may

have to improve this organization.

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THIS FORM IS DUE POSTMARKED BY JAN. 27th

2016 LAHSSC Activity / Competition Registration Form

*Important: If this form is not received postmarked by Jan. 27th, the school’s contestants will not be eligible to compete.

High School: _______________________________________________________________

School Representative: ______________________________ Phone #: _________________

Please place a √ next to all activities/competitions your club plans to enter.

The following activities are simultaneous and we hereby advise not to register students concurrently:

Creative Writing, Oral Communication, Narration, Drawing

Spelling Bee & Quiz Bowl

*NOTICE: Students competing in these activities WILL be able to participate in skits this year since it takes place later in the afternoon.

I.) GROUP COMPETITIONS

________ Scrapbook Competition

________ Piñata Competition

________ Video Competition

________ T-shirt Competition *Please see attached t-shirt registration form

________ Skit Competition (Beginner – levels I & II and Advanced – above II)

Circle Level: Beginner Advanced

The title of our skit is ____________________

1. Student: ____________________________

2. Student: ____________________________

3. Student: ____________________________

4. Student: ____________________________

Circle Level: Beginner Advanced

The title of our skit is ___________________

1. Student: ____________________________

2. Student: ____________________________

3. Student: ____________________________

4. Student: ____________________________

________ Creative Writing Competition:

Students: ____________________, _________________________, ____________________

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II) NON-COMPETITIVE ACTIVITIES

________ Talent Show Performance(s)

Student: ________________________________________

Talent: __________________________________________

Talent Show is an opportunity for student’s to exhibit different Spanish or Spanish influenced performances for

their peers in a non-competitive atmosphere. Previous exhibitions have included instrumental, vocal, and

rhetorical performances. The purpose of the event is to have fun and promote the Spanish language and the

interschool community

III.) INDIVIDUAL STUDENT COMPETITIONS

________ Spelling Bee Competition (for beginners: Spanish level 1 & 2)

Student: ____________________ *may not compete in Quiz Bowl due to

scheduling conflict

________ Cultural Quiz Bowl Competition (all levels)

Team captain: _____________

Team members: _____________, _____________, & _____________

*Audience MUST remain silent at all times during both Spelling Bee & Quiz Bowl competitions or they will be dismissed from these events

________ Oral Communication (NATIVE SPEAKERS NOT ELIGIBLE):

Level 1: Student: _________________

Level 2: Student: _________________

Level 3: Student: _________________

Level IV/V/AP: Student: _________________

________ Narrating:

Student: _________________

________ Drawing:

Student: _________________

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Competition Rules and Regulations:

I.) Club Scrapbook

▪ A competition in which clubs will prepare scrapbooks using pictures and memorabilia from past year’s activities

(end of 2016 convention through beginning of 2017 convention). Schools are encouraged to enlist the help of all

members of the club to create this scrapbook. Scrapbooks will be judged based on creativity, content (ability to

portray club’s activities), and use of Spanish words/phrases.

▪ Judging:

✓ Proper use of the Spanish language

✓ Creativity and Complexity in Design and Execution

✓ Attention to detail and fabrication

▪ Award:

✓ Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places

II.) Club T-Shirt Competition

▪ A competition in which schools submit one of their club t-shirts for judging (an actual t-shirt, not a design)

▪ Each school may only submit one entry

▪ T-shirt will not be returned and becomes property of LAHSSC

▪ Schools are encouraged to wear their club T-Shirts on Friday as convention begins

▪ Judging:

✓ Creativity and use of Hispanic themes/Spanish language.

▪ Award:

✓ Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place

III.) Short Film Competition

▪ Create a short film in which they use only the Spanish language. (Subtitles are allowed in English or Spanish)

▪ Spoken English will be a DISQUALIFIER!

▪ Films may be any genre (informative, comedies, dramas, commercials, etc.)

▪ Films must be between 2 and 4 minutes in length.

✓ Any videos that do not adhere to the time limits will not be considered for awards

▪ Submissions must be made via flash drive or uploaded to YouTube

▪ Flash drive and/or link must be submitted at check-in

▪ Schools must ensure that their videos are in working order and have a backup method

▪ Judging:

✓ High emphasis on creativity and correct use of the Spanish language.

▪ Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Trophies and videos will be shown the Sunday morning of convention during

breakfast

IV.) Piñata Competition

▪ Submission of a club-made piñata at the beginning of the convention

▪ Piñatas may not exceed three (3) feet in any direction.

▪ Judging:

✓ Creativity and Connection to Convention theme will be the determining factors in awards.

▪ Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Trophies.

V.) Skit Competition

▪ Students will perform an original skit in Spanish on any topic they wish

▪ Skits should be created, practiced, and rehearsed ahead of time

▪ The school representative must certify that all skit content is appropriate for high school audiences

▪ For example, topics that are violent or related to drugs/alcohol are not allowed

▪ There are two categories for competition:

Beginner (levels I & II)

Advanced (levels III & above) Students from lower levels may compete in the higher category. The level for competition is determined by whichever student has the highest level

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▪ Judging:

✓ Fluid use of Spanish

✓ Creativity in content and execution

✓ Energy, stage presence, and overall performance

▪ Awards: 1st and 2nd places for each category

VI.) Creative writing

▪ A team of students will write a story inspired by at least 8 of 10 pictures provided at the competition.

▪ Each school will be allowed to enter one team of participants.

▪ A team will consist of a maximum of three (3) students of any level of Spanish

▪ The objective of the competition is to write the most creative and imaginative story using correct Spanish

grammar.

▪ Spanish-English dictionaries are permitted but must be provided by the students.

▪ No cell phone use is permissible

▪ The students will have one hour to complete their story.

▪ Students will use their school’s convention number (to insure fair judging).

▪ Judging:

Vocabulary, Spelling, Grammar, Clarity Creativity

**Students will be penalized for using fewer than 8 pictures. **A panel of judges will read each story and give them scores using the rubric. The average score received by each story will be used to determine the winner. The story with the highest average score will be marked 1st

✓ Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies

✓ Authors of the winning story may be asked to read their stories on Sunday during breakfast

✓ Student writing WILL NOT be returned to any student nor to the School Representative and becomes

property of LAHSSC

VII.) Club Banner Competition

▪ Schools will have designated times during the convention to prepare a club banner. Students of the same school will work together to create the banner at the convention.

▪ Each school submits one entry ▪ A large piece of banner paper will be supplied but schools are expected to bring all other necessities: crayons,

markers, construction paper scissors, glue, etc. ▪ Absolutely NOTHING can be brought that is pre-made!!! This includes: cutouts, photographs, sketches, drawings,

printed images, etc. ONLY ART SUPPLIES can be brought! No Exceptions! Please direct any questions to us at [email protected]

▪ Schools may come with ideas, but THE BANNER WILL BE MADE ENTIRELY AT CONVENTION. ▪ Art bins with banner supplies must be brought to check-in for inspection prior to the start of convention ▪ NO GLITTER IS ALLOWED!!!

VIII.) Oral Communication

▪ In this competition, students will compete using their listening and speaking skills in the Spanish language.

▪ Students will be read a question and then given one (1) minute to prepare an answer before a panel of judges

▪ Each student will be asked two questions in total

▪ Answers should be fluid and explanatory

▪ Judging:

✓ Students will be judged based on their understanding and the clarity and development of their response.

▪ Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for each level

ORAL COMMUNICATION QUESTIONS GUIDELINES: - Beginner (Spanish I and II)

Questions will mostly deal with actions in the present and past tenses.

Describing things (the city where you live, your family, your friends, your daily routine, what you do on the weekends)

(Last year’s vacations, elementary school, what you did last weekend) - Advanced (Spanish III and IV)

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Questions will use a variety of the tenses (Present, preterit, imperfect, present subjunctive, future, conditional)

Giving advice to a friend, persuading, talking about things that make you happy and why, things that you want other people to do, also review sample questions from Spanish II)

AP, and Natives - Questions will be grammatically complex and deal with topical issues from the previous month’s national and international news (topics may range from political questions to social issues, environmental concerns, etc..)

IX.) Narrating Competition

▪ Students will perform a dramatic or interpretive reading of a piece of literature before a panel of judges

▪ The literature may be a short story, a poem, an essay, or other format but must be from a published source

Students should have bibliographic information for their piece to prove that it has been published

Students are not expected to use original material that they have created

When schools register, they MUST SUBMIT A COPY of their piece as well as the bibliographic information

Performances should be between 2 and 6 minutes

Students may read directly, use note cards, or memorize the work.

▪ Judging:

✓ Ease and correctness in pronunciation

✓ Energy and fluidity in performance

✓ Familiarity with the material, so the less reading the better.

▪ Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies for each category

X.) Spelling Bee

▪ This contest is open to Spanish I and Spanish II students only.

▪ Each school is allowed one contestant.

▪ The general format of this contest is that of an English spelling bee.

▪ Each student takes a turn at spelling a word pronounced by the moderator. If incorrect, the student cashes in

his/her “chance” and then is disqualified after the second misspelled word.

▪ The target words will be in Spanish and the contestant must spell them using the Spanish alphabet.

▪ Each contestant will have to pronounce the target word, spell it, then pronounce it again to complete his/her

response within a one (1) minute time frame

▪ The participant must consistently spell the words given him/her correctly in correct Spanish letters and accents.

▪ If a contestant realizes before he/she has finished spelling the word that he/she has mispronounced a letter or

given the wrong letter, he/she may begin spelling the word again one time only without penalty. The penalty is

disqualification.

▪ The words used in the spelling bee will be taken from AMSCO School Publications

▪ Judging:

✓ The judge will determine if an answer given by the participant is correct. The judge may eliminate a contestant

for the following reasons:

o Incorrect spelling,

o Incorrect pronunciation of the Spanish alphabet,

o Non-observance of the one-minute time limit,

o Assistance from the audience,

o The last remaining contestant wins the competition.

**Please note that NO assistance from the audience will be tolerated. If anyone from the audience gives the

contestant the answer, the contestant is automatically disqualified and the member of the audience who assisted

will be asked to leave the event.

XI.) Quiz Bowl

▪ Students will answer questions about various elements of Spanish and Latin American culture.

▪ All answers will be delivered in Spanish and will be judged for correctness with regard to content and to ability to

speak in Spanish

▪ Study Guide for Quiz Bowl:

*** All Quiz Bowl questions will come from the Amsco Workbooks (level I, II, and III) and from the “Teacher’s Discovery

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Trivia Question Cards” ***

Quiz Bowl Categories:

1. Geografía

Ejemplo - ¿Dónde está el museo de Prado?

2. Cultura/La Vida Hispana

Ejemplo - ¿Cuál es el apellido paternal de Juanita Gómez de Lara?

3. Deportes y artes

Ejemplo - ¿Qué se alquila en México para dar una sereneta?

4. Personas Famosas

Ejemplo - ¿De dónde es Antonio Banderas?

5. Comidas y Bebidas

Ejemplo - ¿Cuál es el ingrediente principal del guacamole?

6. Historia

Ejemplo – José Martí fue un patriota y poeta de ¿dónde?

******Grammar and Spelling may also appear in the Quiz Bowl.

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2016 Spanish Club Convention T Shirt Design Competition

This competition is for the CONVENTION t-shirt students will receive as part of their registration.

T-shirts should utilize the convention’s theme.

Students will have the opportunity to submit their own designs into a T-Shirt Design Competition.

Students may submit designs individually or in pairs of two (2).

Schools may have a maximum of three (3) submissions. Designs should include a “front pocket”

design and a back design. Along with design, competitors should specify the color shirt they would

prefer their design printed on. Designs may be 1 -3 colors.

For student participants and adult leaders of the convention, a t-shirt is included in the registration

fee.

The Winning Student(s) Will Receive:

VIP Seating at banquet and “first dibs” at the buffet breakfast

1 additional free t-shirt REGISTRATION FORM

School’s Name ________________________________________________

Student 1 ________________________________________________

Student 2 ________________________________________________

ENTRANCE FORMS AND DESIGNS MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN Monday,

January 27th, 2016

LAHSSC BOARD MEMBERS DISCLAIMERS:

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General disclaimer:

Each school representative at convention is ultimately responsible for their student’s behavior.

The board holds the right to dismiss a student from any remaining activities for the weekend.

A student may be requested to leave due to misconduct or misrepresentation of the association in the

convention site. The association reserves the right to refuse the attendance of

schools that continuously pose problems or use otherwise offensive tone, attitude or defiant conduct

towards the members of the board or does not promote a positive environment. This penalty will

be enforced for a whole school year following the incident.

Competitions disclaimer:

Although our annual Spanish convention includes several competitions, the ultimate goal is to

promote the Spanish Language and cultures. Attitudes and behaviors should promote a harmonious

environment regardless of any misunderstanding in the procedural aspects of the association. In the

event a club deems necessary to review some procedures already in place, the school

representative can make a request by writing by using the form appropriate (Complaint

Form). The members of the board will then review the current procedures and adjust as necessary.

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2016 LAHSSC Complaint Form

Complainant Name(s): ____________________________________________________________________

Complainant Email: ______________________________________________________________________

Complainant Phone Number: ______________________________________________________________

Complainant School: _____________________________________________________________________

What is the complaint related to?

☐ Competitions ☐ Level Testing ☐ Registration Process ☐ Other

Complaint Details/Nature of Complaint:

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

Suggestions to improve/resolve the issue:

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

(If you need additional room, please use the back of this form)

________________________________________ ________________________________________

Signature Date

OFFICE USE ONLY

Received by: ____________________________ Date:__________________________________

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