Pumpkin Decorating Contest

WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

We received over 50 submissions of wonderful pumpkins!!
We appreciate all the work families put into making these really fun.

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

1st Place: The Majestic Tiger by Aarish K. (Ms. Burns' 1st grade class)
2nd Place: Scarecrow Pumpkin by Nikhil S. (Ms. Lindley's 1st grade class)
3rd Place: Spookely Unibrau by Isaac E. (Mr. Rettig's kindergarten class)

2nd & 3rd Grade

1st Place: Pretty Unicorn Pumpkin by Piper G. (Ms. Hodgson's 2nd grade class)
2nd Place: Treat...or Trick? by Dhruv M. (Ms. Schaefer's 2nd grade class)
3rd Place: Go Canyon Creek Coyotes! Ahoooooo! by Lillian H. (Ms. Schaefer's 2nd grade class)

4th & 5th Grade

1st Place: Deathly Hallows by Anshi S. (Mr. Inks' 4th grade class)
2nd Place: Owly by Aayusha G. (Ms. Larson's 5th grade class)
3rd Place: Honey, I Ate Too Much Pumpkin by Aarav P. (Mr. Inks' 4th grade class)

Check out the slide show of the WINNERS and all of the submissions!!

Pumpkin Decorating Contest!

We invite all Canyon Creek Coyotes and their families to show their creative skills using art to bring their pumpkins to life. You can paint your pumpkin, give your pumpkin a fun face, or turn your pumpkin into a spooky creature. You can decorate with any materials you have around the house.

• Contest will accept submissions from Monday, October 12th to Wednesday, October 28th.
• Deadline for submission is Wednesday, October 28th at 6pm.
• Winners will be announced on Saturday, October 31st!
  
  

Contest Rules

• One entry per student.
• Pumpkin may be carved, painted and/or decorated with props and materials you may have around your home. Families are encouraged to help decorate pumpkin.
• Pumpkin will be judged on appearance and originality.
• Entry forms with photos must be submitted by Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 6pm.
• Winners will be announced on Saturday, October 31st, 2020 via Canyon Creek Facebook page and in the November 1^st Coyote Howler Newsletter.
• All entries must be family friendly. The judges reserve the right to reject any entries which may be inappropriate.
• One prize and certificate will be awarded to the 1^st place winner in each grade category. Certificates will be awarded to 2^nd and 3^rd place.
• Grade categories will be:

• K-1
• 2-3
• 4-5
• Photos must only include decorated pumpkin. No students or identifying information in photo, please.
• By entering this contest, the participant gives permission to Canyon Creek PTA to use photos for newsletter, social media and website. 
• Judge families are not eligible to win any prizes.
• All entries will be featured in an online gallery at www.canyoncreekpta.com. 
  
  

How to Enter

Between Monday, October 12^th and Wednesday, October 28th at 6pm, send email to SharePhoto@canyoncreekpta.org with the following:

• Attach the pumpkin photo (MUST be only of pumpkin - NO students in photos)
• Student Name
• Grade/Teacher
• Parent/Caregiver Name
• Email
• Title of Pumpkin

All entries will be featured in an online gallery at www.canyoncreekpta.com. 
Reminder - only ONE entry per student!

Judging

• Judging committee of 3 – 5 PTA members, selected by event chair, will judge pumpkin photos.
• Judging will take place on Thursday, October 29th & Friday, October 30th.
• Judges will select a 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place winner from each of the three grade category (K/1, 2/3, 4/5).
• Judging will be based on appearance and originality.
  
  

Prizes

• $10 Menchie's gift card & certificate to the 1st place winner of each grade category (K/1, 2/3, 4/5).
• $5 Menchie's gift card & certificate for 2nd and 3rd places in each grade category (K/1, 2/3, 4/5). 

Questions?

Our program chair, Jennifer Snyder, can answer questions you have!  

For students who would like to participate but are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact our Pumpkin Decorating Contest chair, Jennifer Snyder, for a pumpkin.