Writing Contest Reflection

When there is a large event or contest at our school I always wonder how just a couple people could plan something this spectacular and detailed. Now that I've organized a small contest like that, I know that it can be hard. I planned out a writing contest for all of the sixth graders at horizon. To make a successful contest I had to learn to advertise and organize cool prizes so the kids would want to participate. I went with Hannah to Horizon and we went from class to class explaining the contest. I have to admit, Hannah and I didn't really know what to say. We probably should have had a sheet of things we had to tell the kids, but we didn't think ahead. Some kids asked strange questions that we hadn't thought about and we got stuck. Some of the questions were "Can we submit drawings instead?" or "Can we work with a partner?". Then there were some awkward classes that didn't have any questions and were completely quiet. When I got back to Asa I had a lot of planning to do with coordinating prizes and talking to companies for donations. I called Moe's, Bubba's, the Chocolate Factory, Six Flags, Subway, Cousin's, Noodles, and Starbucks. Of those companies Moe's, Bubba's, and Noodles contributed to the writing contest. During those phone calls it was kind of awkward. Even though we had written out a script of what to say, I would always slur my words or talk too fast. I could never get it right. Now that the contest is over, I realize all of my mistakes, but I don't the think the contest could have gone any better. Everyone was super happy with the turnout. There were a lot of good pieces submitted and Hannah and I chose the right winners.