21 March 2005

Governor Sebelius Invites Kansas Elementary Students to Show Their Kansas Pride

Governor Kathleen Sebelius encourages Kansas elementary students (kindergarten through 6th grade) to show their Kansas pride by submitting original artwork for the state’s Show Your Kansas Pride Screen Saver Contest.

The contest is open to all Kansas elementary students who want to share their Kansas pride. Through April 22, 2005, elementary students can submit original artwork to promote Kansas to the Internet community. Students, parents and teachers may visit the contest Web site (www.accessKansas.org/learning/contest/) for entry details.

In May the top entries will be featured on the state’s official Web portal, accessKansas (www.accessKansas.org), and the public will be encouraged to vote for their favorites. Once voting is complete, the top entry from each grade will be compiled into a downloadable screen saver and featured on the accessKansas Web portal. In June the Governor will award prizes and winners and their families will be invited to spend a day in the capital city.

“This art contest gives Kansas kids an opportunity to show Kansas is a wonderful place to live and visit,” Governor Sebelius said. “The Internet is a powerful resource for education and a perfect place to display elementary students’ artwork.”

From the Show Your Kansas Pride Web site, students can learn more about Kansas history, government, facts, symbols and more. Parents and teachers can also learn more about some of the many resources available online to assist in their work and private activities.