"A Senior I Know" Essay Contest

When

Jan 02, 2025 08:00 AM - Feb 12, 2025 05:00 PM

Where

Description

Every year, the Department of Senior Affairs sponsors the City's Annual "A Senior I Know" Essay Contest for students in grades 1-5.

Older and younger generations have a lot to learn from one another, and one way to keep younger generations connected to significant older adults in their lives is to create opportunities for children to share how these relationships have positively impacted them. 

This year's essay submission deadline is February 12, 2025 deadline. 

Contest winners will be recognized with prizes and a fun celebration in May 2025.

Learn more about the rules and how to submit here. You can also download the essay submission form here.

Note for teachers/school administrators: A total of ten winning essays (two per grade level) per school can be sent to any of the following locations by February 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Locations and Contact Information

Hoover Middle School	Attn: Kessick Blech	12015 Tivoli NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center	Attn: Esperanza Molina, Center Supervisor	501 Elizabeth SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123
North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center	Attn: Amber Maestas, Center Supervisor	7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123
Santa Barbara Martineztown Multigenerational Center	Attn: Matthew Montoya	1825 Edith Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87102

A note must accompany the entries stating the total number of students who wrote essays for the contest. Based on the numbers submitted, the appropriate number of Certificates of Participation and coupons will be forwarded to each school by May 2025.

Learn more about the contest or how to get involved.

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